The ’Crossing Void Shuttle’ driven by Li Yuanba was swiftly voyaging through the sea. After entering the water, he realized that the Great Power Luo Yuan’s avatar had not pursued him. However, he did not stop, and instead fled from the West Yan Continent at maximum speed.

After all, he had completed what needed to be done on the West Yan Continent, and it would be challenging to return.

He was well aware that being targeted by a Great Power meant that if he returned to West Yan Continent and was discovered again by Luo Yuan, the outcome could be dire.

He was absolutely certain that with the strength of a Great Power, if they truly wished to chase him, he wouldn’t be able to escape.

The Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion Jian Family Sword Light unleashed by Li Yuanba played a vital role, making Great Power Luo Yuan hesitate, thus halting his pursuit.

Once he returned to the Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion’s mountain gate, a Sword Cultivator overseeing daily affairs approached with inquiries, likely prompted by the Jian Family Sword Light from West Yan Continent.

A Jian Family Sword Light call for help, although no Sword Cultivator had rushed over at the time, with Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion’s intelligence capabilities, they’d naturally learn about this incident.

Based on the task records within Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion, the steward immediately thought of Li Yuanba, hence the inquiries directed at him.

That’s the advantage of having backing from a super force. Look at Li Yuanba, proactively provoking Great Power Luo Yuan, yet just a single Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion Jian Family Sword Light was enough to stop the pursuit.

Contrast this with Li Shiming, chased by Luo Yuan’s avatar all the way to the Dongqi Continent for capture. The difference lies in the backgrounds of these two individuals.

After spending a few days at Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion, Li Yuanba took on another task.

However, given his current level, frequently taking on tasks competing for Great Cultivator resources was impossible.

A Peak Great Cultivator’s strength can only participate in the competition for the numerous Great Cultivator resources, not suitable for competing with ordinary Great Cultivators.

The tasks he accepted shifted to combat assignments, including hunting down Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion’s wanted fugitives and revenge missions.

In truth, considering his strength, taking on such tasks was somewhat wasteful, but he urgently needed combat to consolidate his level.

Over the next decade, Li Yuanba’s fame grew increasingly prominent.

Single-handedly, with one sword, in ten years, he had slain over a hundred renowned cultivators, among them were Peak Great Cultivators, spreading his renown across the Cultivation World.

In contrast, Li Shiming had not taken action in years, only known for his alchemy abilities.

The continuous combat by Li Yuanba significantly bolstered the prestige of Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion.

A Peak Sword Cultivator Great Cultivator who willingly undertakes various combat missions posed a massive external threat, giving Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion an edge in various confrontations over the past decade.

Li Yuanba brought not only victories but also substantial benefits to Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion.

As Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion gained benefits, it meant other forces lost out.

Especially on the Central State Continent, Li Yuanba had previously offended numerous forces, and a council concerning him was underway.

In a temporary abode, five Great Cultivators gathered, each representing one of the five super forces.

"I invite you all here for a reason you surely understand!" Master Cui Cheng looked to the other Great Cultivators, his voice grave.

As a Peak Great Cultivator of the Infinite Sect, he was supposed to be respected in the Cultivation World, yet now his reputation was abysmal, gaining the nickname among cultivators of the ’Runaway Great Cultivator.’

In the cultivation world, few earn nicknames, even fewer get widely recognized nicknames.

Yet he, as the ’Runaway Great Cultivator,’ was acknowledged by many cultivators, and even his friends would tease him with this nickname.

After all, he had escaped from Li Yuanba three times. Look at the cultivators who had enmity with Li Yuanba, how many survived!

He initially planned to endure, but with Li Yuanba’s fame rising, his name often became a mere background for Li Yuanba in other cultivators’ mouths.

Until he realized not only Infinite Sect but also several other super forces now regarded Li Yuanba’s rise with apprehension.

Li Shiming was the catalyst for this unease.

Li Shiming single-handedly deterred super forces from coveting the Dongqi Continent, securing his position as unparalleled beneath the Great Powers.

The super forces of Central State Continent did not want another Li Shiming to emerge, and Li Yuanba’s momentum made them feel that if not impeded, he would become the next Li Shiming.

These super forces could tolerate Li Shiming because he lacked a powerful background, only claiming the resource-poor Dongqi Continent.

Dongqi Continent’s meager resources were no loss to concede to Li Shiming. Before his rise, the super forces merely indirectly supported ruler forces managing Dongqi.

Without backing from a super force, no matter how much Li Shiming grew, he could never truly threaten them.

But Li Yuanba was different; his talent was terrifying. In no time, he rose to a Peak Great Cultivator, exhibiting formidable combat prowess, capable of clashing against multiple peers simultaneously.

If he continued unchecked, Sword Intent Chongxiao Pavilion might grow too powerful, disturbing the balance among Central State Continent’s super forces.

"Fellow Cui, Li Yuanba is not easily dealt with. Without a proper plan, Beidou Sect will not partake!" Great Cultivator Yu Chao of Beidou Sect reluctantly stated.