Cultivation : I'm an Ancient Giant Bear-Chapter 482 - 455: The New Array Master

"No problem, I understand. No matter what decision Lord Frost Monarch makes, her kindness to me, and Miss Qingxue’s kindness, I will never forget."

Wang Wu spoke very sincerely and earnestly.

Qingxue’s eyes once again flashed a small smile, then her expression immediately turned serious, "You there, stop boasting. Stay here and rest, wear your Three-Defense Treasure Armor. If there’s nothing going on, don’t come out, don’t show off, and definitely don’t tell others you completed the exploration. Act low-key, understand?"

Wang Wu nodded. He wasn’t a novice. He understood this point well. In fact, if he could, he would even willingly give the credit for this exploration to someone else.

At this point, to his surprise, Qingxue handed him a brand new set of Three-Defense Treasure Armor. She took away the previous two, and only after seeing him put it on did she continue, "In the future, without my orders, if you dare take off the Three-Defense Treasure Armor, I’ll kill you! Understand?"

Having said that, she left directly, but the space isolated by the Jade Talisman wasn’t canceled.

It was only at this moment that Wang Wu slightly relaxed. The remaining thing was to wait and see how Lord Frost Monarch would choose. She was a big figure, and if the other party was also a big figure of the same level, maybe for their mutual interest in a larger scope, as long as the Heaven and Earth Needle didn’t exceed a hundred in number, they might still have to continue cooperating.

So he understood Qingxue’s caution.

It didn’t matter; he did this to repay a debt of gratitude.

Qingxue had been gone for a full two days. When she returned again, there was a hint of solemnity between her brows.

"I hope you can understand. This is an adventure. So, these past two days, my master did some arrangements and even sent a new Array Master over. Now, this Array Master is confronting Qin Wushuang directly, and will personally explore the position of the twenty-fifth Heaven and Earth Needle and establish it. Once the two Heaven and Earth Needles are completed, even the most common prisoner labor can tell clearly which is superior."

"Do you understand what I mean?"

"I understand. I am willing to be the assistant to this new Array Master, serving diligently without slacking off."

Wang Wu instantly understood. Things were really unfolding as he predicted.

Perhaps Frost Monarch didn’t want to clash directly with Elder Hui.

Giving up Elder Hui’s disciple meant giving up my disciple too.

Using my disciple for this move, wouldn’t this provoke conflict?

Big figures handle matters naturally with flawless precision.

And Wang Wu was eager for this because if it was exposed that he completed the exploration, what would Elder Hui think? What would the Qin Family think? What would Senior Sister Qin think?

"Very well, I will arrange for you to set off with this new Array Master."

Qingxue nodded with satisfaction, then swiped the Jade Talisman, removing the barrier. Wang Wu reappeared in the hall of the main fortress, instantly drawing everyone’s attention. Oh, it was quite lively here.

Qin Wushuang and Zihan were present, not to mention the other eleven prisoner labors were all here, plus a stranger, who must be the new Array Master.

Qin Wushuang and Zihan gazed with indifference, not paying much attention.

Instead, Xiong Wang Shou, Gray Eye, and a few prisoner laborers had faces filled with excitement, as if seeing a relative.

"Then it’s decided. Array Master Qin, I hope you understand that my master has great trust in this Array Master of Thousand Words. He claims he can control the number of Heaven and Earth Needles to ninety-nine. Words alone aren’t enough; let’s see the real evidence through action."

"Of course, if you, Array Master Qin, think the odds are slim, you can also withdraw. The deserved salary and related compensation, my Frost Domain is willing to offer double. We remain friends thereafter."

Qingxue spoke calmly, indicating she had already explained things beforehand.

Qin Wushuang merely sneered without saying another word.

Zihan, however, laughed, her gaze lingering briefly on Wang Wu, "Qingxue, little sister, I heard you sent Wang Zhige out for exploration. With his Level 18 Spirit Essence, it’s quite possible he completed the exploration. So why cover it up? Is there some unspeakable secret here?"

"Array Master Zihan, you must be joking. Wang Zhige has been here all along; when did he ever leave?"

"Oh, really? But I’ve heard he left twelve days ago?"

"Nonsense, such rumors aren’t worth discussing, nor do I owe you an explanation. Just do your respective duties. Don’t forget, if the Heaven and Earth Needles you build don’t meet my master’s requirements, you’ll all be dismissed!"

"Array Master of Thousand Words, let’s go!"

With that, Qingxue donned her Three-Defense Treasure Armor and started walking out with the silent Array Master of Thousand Words, Wang Wu naturally following behind. But just at that moment, Gray Eye suddenly moved mysteriously forward, reaching out to grab Wang Wu!

This old fool really dares!

Wang Wu couldn’t even be bothered to act. Almost simultaneously, he was shifted by a force, leaving Gray Eye grabbing at thin air.

In the next second, nine consecutive Yang Thunder bolts struck down, blasting Gray Eye into a rolling mess on the ground.

Gray Eye screamed miserably while cursing in anger, "Wang Zhige, you betrayed the sect and dared to collude with outsiders. You’ve committed grave sins. Tell me! Was the death of Junior Sister Qin related to you?"

Damn?

This throwing mud and stirring things up, truly first-class skills.

The key was that this was a dispute between two prisoner labors, making even Qingxue, who wanted to scold him, speechless, and in the end, she could only admonish.

"Gray Eye, I advise you to better yourself. You must understand, there is a price to pay for speaking recklessly!"

"Hahaha! Miss Qingxue, don’t let Wang Zhige deceive you. Such a traitor who betrays his masters and ancestors, leaving such a person by your side, be careful that one day he might turn against you!"

Gray Eye was instead even more arrogant, even more hysterical.

Qingxue snorted coldly, not giving him any attention, and was about to leave when Zihan suddenly spoke, "Qingxue sister, this Gray Eye is emotionally unstable and spouting nonsense. It’s entirely possible that he might cause some trouble next. I suggest we revoke his prisoner labor status and send him back to Sin Prison No. 2, and get someone else over."

Hearing this, Qingxue turned to give Zihan a glance. If this Gray Eye wasn’t under her instructions, it would be surprising.

"Let’s talk about it later. Revoking his prisoner labor status and sending him back to Sin Prison involves complex procedures, not something that can be completed in a short time. I reckon this Gray Eye wouldn’t dare be audacious; does he dare to break out of prison?"

"Let’s hope so." Zihan smiled slightly, serene and composed, as if nothing concerned her.

But undoubtedly, the camp of interests she represented behind her now had many suspicions about Wang Wu. Thus, whether Qingxue’s side resolves the matter or not, Wang Wu had already become the biggest suspect target. Who knows, they might employ some underhanded tactics.

Very soon, Wang Wu, Qingxue, and the newly arrived Array Master boarded the Three-Defense Boat, with Wang Wu personally controlling the Pale Sail and diving deep into the Evil Wind.

Almost simultaneously, Zihan let out a coquettish laugh, claiming to be tired but inadvertently dropped something, which was conveniently picked up by Gray Eye.

No one present, including Qin Wushuang and those prisoner laborers, showed any reaction, as if they hadn’t seen it.

Gray Eye took the object and ran out of the main fortress without a word, disappearing from view.

——

Two days later, Wang Wu controlled the Three-Defense Boat to the location where he had previously placed the Vermilion Bird Array Stone.

Looking at that circle of array stones, Qingxue directly took the Celestial and Earthly Compass over for testing. She lacked the skill to explore for suitable positions, but once someone selected a location, through reverse examination, she could immediately judge its quality.

However, Qingxue said nothing, collected the Celestial and Earthly Compass, and, together with the newly arrived Array Master, dug out all three hundred Vermilion Bird Array Stones from the site, smoothed over the traces, and then found a new location ten miles away. She handed the Celestial and Earthly Compass to the new Array Master, instructing him to pretend to conduct a survey, but no decision was made. Instead, they circled around the position Wang Wu had previously explored.

Qingxue recorded everything meticulously on the side, every parameter in proper order, leaving no detail untouched.

They tormented themselves for a good three days like this, yet the new Array Master never settled on a position, saying nothing daily, looking troubled as if making a difficult decision.

On the fourth day, he finally placed a Vermilion Bird Array Stone at a particular spot, conducting various deductions with the Celestial and Earthly Compass. Despite half a day of effort, he again dug up the Vermilion Bird Array Stone and buried it elsewhere.

Back and forth they went, digging here and burying there, tormenting themselves like this for seven or eight days. They had been out for almost half a month by then. Finally, after overcoming numerous difficulties, the new Array Master buried a Vermilion Bird Array Stone exactly at the position Wang Wu had initially examined, not missing an inch.

After completing a survey with the Celestial and Earthly Compass, he couldn’t help but burst into laughter.

"Yes, this is it, the twenty-fifth Heaven and Earth Needle can be placed here. I am very sure."

"Really? That’s great! Quick, start the groundwork, I’ll inform my master right away!" Qingxue too was overjoyed.

But just then, a figure appeared in the distance, albeit as a remnant image sensed by Wang Wu’s perception.

By the time he reacted, seasons had finished a cycle.

It was Gray Eye. Who knows what benefits he received, what promises he was given to dare make trouble at this moment.

At this moment, Wang Wu truly felt the terror brought by a Taiyi Fifth-Stage True Immortal.

He was already very strong, yet in face-to-face confrontation, he still had no chance of winning.

Even the Three Calamities seemed to give way to Gray Eye, avoiding his sharpness. Wang Wu felt his blood, his Divine Soul, his Primordial Spirit were frozen—he could do nothing but wait for death.

Even though Gray Eye’s target wasn’t him, but that new Array Master, he was merely collateral damage.

Yet at this moment, he heard a light laughter that sounded somewhat familiar.

The next second, Gray Eye was immobilized mid-air, his Creation Immortal Body fracturing, a seemingly ordinary Immortal Sword piercing through his chest as effortlessly as cutting through tofu.

The one who acted wasn’t Qingxue, but the new Array Master.

"Who—who are you?"

Gray Eye roared, eyes filled with despair and astonishment, as if he couldn’t believe it!

"Zhan Bo Monarch, you really shouldn’t have involved yourself in these murky waters. You and I had met before, why trouble yourself?"

The new Array Master spoke, not with a man’s voice but a woman’s.

It was the Frost Monarch, she had come personally!

So, it was all clear.

Gray Eye realized it immediately as well.

"You, you, you—you actually came yourself. Not holding down the Frost Domain, you dare, truly courageous..."

Before Gray Eye could finish, his Creation Immortal Body shattered greatly, turning into dust, vanishing into thin air, Divine Soul completely destroyed.

He died like a pig or a dog.