Cultivation : I'm an Ancient Giant Bear-Chapter 495 - 468: So I’m Not the Killer After All
"Huh? Just this—"
Wang Wu was bewildered, "I say, little sister, what are you thinking? In terms of emotion and reason, everything here naturally belongs to the Frost Monarch, even I belong to the Frost Monarch. In the future, I’ll live as a person of the Frost Domain and die as a ghost of the Frost Domain. I’m willing to swear upon the Great Dao..."
"No need to swear." Qingxue stopped Wang Wu, "My master said you did a great job this time. She is very grateful to you, and doesn’t even know how to thank you, so she can promise you five requests."
"Can five requests exchange for you?" Wang Wu was overjoyed, half-jokingly saying, not thinking it too out of line.
Cultivators are free and unrestrained, so can’t they even take a joke? What’s wrong with teasing a bit?
It’s not that he must marry Qingxue; he just thinks she is very suitable to be the main wife.
That’s all.
"I—haven’t thought it through yet. Could you give me some time to consider?" Qingxue finally gave a positive response to this matter, which was quite a significant step forward.
"No problem, even if you’re not willing, it’s fine. Just take it as a joke. I just feel we are kindred spirits. Alright, let’s drop this subject and take care of the main business. Should I help you activate the Vermilion Bird Array Soul now?"
"No need, just watch this time."
Qingxue seemed relieved, then began taking various items out of her Qiankun Bag, deploying them formally on every Heaven and Earth Needle one by one.
Wang Wu didn’t understand, and neither did the Four Clowns, so they just watched the lively scene.
When Qingxue finally set up all of the forty-nine Heaven and Earth Needles, she turned to Wang Wu and said, "This is a dedicated immortal array that matches the Vermilion Bird Array Soul. It is the most crucial step in cultivating the Vermilion Bird Array Soul, but because of this, there is only one chance to operate it. That means no more Heaven and Earth Needles will need to be constructed; these forty-nine are sufficient."
"Is it because of the war? But you can totally—give me a bit more time, and I will have enough for sixty-four." Wang Wu was at a loss, feeling it was quite a pity.
Because thirty-six is a multiple of six, forty-nine is a multiple of seven, and sixty-four is a multiple of eight, all of which are fundamental variables that can make the Vermilion Bird Array Soul stronger.
"No, there’s no time. In five days, my master will go back to the battlefield, and by then, she will be specifically targeted by the Dubhe Immortal Alliance. Without the Vermilion Bird Array Soul, she will die."
At this point, Qingxue seemed to think of something, as if she had made some decision, softly saying, "You may not know, but you saved my master’s life. So, I am really grateful to you, and I agree to your request."
"It’s my honor—huh?" Wang Wu was startled, almost unable to react.
Meanwhile, Qingxue suddenly took off the Three-Defense Treasure Armor, soared into the wind, and began to operate that so-called dedicated immortal array.
Wang Wu was very delighted but just delighted; he didn’t bother with the immortal array and simply appreciated Qingxue’s appearance mid-air, with her long hair flying and robes flowing, dignified and poised. Truly a good match, a good Dao partner!
It wasn’t until the immortal array was halfway through its operation, forming a massive Vermilion Bird Illusion, that he blinked. Wait a minute, this isn’t the one he had created before; this one looks big, looks imposing, but it’s actually a bit dumb.
Of course, not particularly dumb; it was pretty decent, much better than the Azure Dragon Array Soul next door.
Wang Wu thought of reminding her that since she used forty-nine Heaven and Earth Needles to summon the Vermilion Bird Array Soul, it shouldn’t be worse than the small one he had created, right?
However, seeing that nearly one-time-use special dedicated immortal array, Wang Wu remained silent.
He knew that for this grand project, the Frost Domain had almost gone broke. The Frost Monarch’s house was out of reserves. Speaking up now would be cruel and waste is shameful.
Alright, actually it’s not bad at all.
Wang Wu started to stroke his chin and found a total of 982 merits from just this Vermilion Bird Array Soul.
Really, although there were still 724 drawbacks, the Frost Monarch’s great power could completely compensate for them as long as she didn’t encounter someone like him who mastered Spirit Essence Perception, had comparable strength, and also possessed an Array Soul.
So, not bad after all!
As time passed, that special dedicated immortal array completed its operation, causing the Vermilion Bird Array Soul to shrink to the size of a Peacock, looking magnificent and extremely spirited.
Simply perfect; even using Spiritual Essence Micro couldn’t find a flaw.
It’s done, and indeed the overall power of this Vermilion Bird Array Soul surpassed the previous one.
"Wang Wu, thank you."
"This sentence is on behalf of my master." Qingxue was obviously very happy, taking a deep breath and looking at Wang Wu with bright eyes.
"That’s great, but no need to be so formal. From now on, your master is my master..."
Unexpectedly, Qingxue’s expression turned stern, "Shut up, don’t talk nonsense! Uh, I mean, the title of master and disciple cannot be trivialized. My master would be very angry hearing that."
"I know, I know, your master seems so intimidating. Although she tries to appear approachable, seeing her makes me really nervous, my liver trembling and all that, haha. Don’t speak ill of me. By the way, you haven’t told your master about our secret, have you?" Wang Wu was still not at ease, because he was genuinely afraid of the Frost Monarch.
Qingxue blinked, finally unable to hold back a slight smile.
"What secret? About you killing Qin Yu, no, of course not, and moreover, three days ago, Elder Hui supposedly performed a Divine Calculation, saying it was Feng Muhai who killed Qin Yu! So, don’t take false credit for that."
"Huh? Killed Qin Yu? False credit?"
Wang Wu was utterly confused.
"Yeah, it wasn’t you who killed Qin Yu, but Feng Muhai. Elder Hui’s Level 27 Divine Calculation is not wrong."
Qingxue’s smile grew even more radiant, and she couldn’t resist giving him a gentle kick.
"I almost got fooled by you before. You’re quite the actor, but I didn’t expect Feng Muhai to do something like this. He usually keeps a low profile, but it was indeed him. Elder Hui came personally to reconcile with my master."
"Why?"
Wang Wu’s eyes widened in disbelief.
Heavens and earth, this isn’t right!
"Because the Qin Family secretly allied with the Dubhe Immortal Alliance, their patriarch and direct descendants have fled there, and the rest of the Qin Family was executed. Elder Hui came to express gratitude and even gave Feng Muhai an Immortal Artifact..."
"Damn!" Wang Wu didn’t feel like saying anything more.
"Alright, the situation outside is dangerous right now, so don’t rush to leave. It’s absolutely safe here. After the conflict ends, I’ll take you out. For now, I need to take the Vermilion Bird Array Soul for a report."
"Take care of yourself. Don’t talk nonsense. Without me here, no one can protect you if you get into trouble. Oh, by the way, Elder Hui has redeemed himself significantly and has now officially become a Second-Grade Elder, ranked in the Hidden Origin Elder Council. Last time, he reconciled with my master and asked about you. Do you want to go back and become his only disciple right now?"
"Huh? No way! A good horse doesn’t go back to graze in the same field. Why would I return? He’s had so many disciples, and now they’re all gone. He curses his disciples. I would be asking for trouble if I returned."
Wang Wu shook his head directly, what a joke.
Qingxue looked at him seriously for a few moments, her gaze like a calm lake, yet as deep as a mysterious pool, making Wang Wu’s skin crawl. Fortunately, she eventually smiled sweetly, her beauty unparalleled in an instant.
"That’s right, my master said Wang Zhige is dead."
Having said that, Qingxue hopped onto the Three-Defense Boat and quickly left, leaving Wang Wu dazed in place. The changes outside were indeed too dramatic.
The Qin Family’s betrayal, Elder Hui’s promotion, the death of disciples, but then, the promoted Elder Hui went to reconcile with Frost Monarch? Could it be that Frost Monarch was also promoted?
Moreover, what about Elder Hui’s Level 27 Divine Calculation? How did it fail to predict the Qin Family’s betrayal?
And Feng Muhai actually became the hero for killing Qin Yu?
It was even confirmed by Elder Hui’s Level 27 Divine Calculation, and even Qingxue believed it.
This, where did this even start?
Could it be related to that Maximal Common Denominator Pill?
Wang Wu blinked, feeling that must be the answer. He used the Maximal Common Denominator Pill to indirectly kill Qin Yu and then used it again to save Feng Muhai.
So, that’s why Elder Hui’s Level 27 Divine Calculation pointed to Feng Muhai as the key figure! 𝚏𝗿𝗲𝐞𝚠𝕖𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝕖𝚕.𝚌𝗼𝗺
What a coincidence.
Finally,
Feng Muhai said it was an Immortal Pill. Could he really not discern the nature of the Maximal Common Denominator Pill?
Could he not doubt it? Why not refute it?
Impossible, Feng Muhai is at least a Taiyi Fifth-Stage True Immortal; he couldn’t be that naive. It’s likely due to the overarching situation, where higher-ups hoped that Elder Hui and Frost Monarch could ensure even the most basic level of peace between their factions.
After all, at the level of a Second-Grade Elder, if infighting persisted, it would be massively damaging to the foundation of the Hidden Origin Association.
So, the best solution would be to laugh off old grievances.
After pondering for a long time, Wang Wu smiled slightly; it’s quite good, everything is great. He has found a balance in both family and career.
Just a pity for She Shoujiu and the others, who had their dragon sinews extracted. If he were still in Dragon Head City, he likely wouldn’t have avoided the same fate.
So next—huh?
Wang Wu suddenly felt a jolt in his heart, seeing the Heaven and Earth Needle in the distance slowly sinking into the ground, as if it had become one with the earth, ceasing to exist. Even if he were to dig right away, he would find only ordinary soil.
Gone, disappeared.
Wang Wu quickly activated Spirit Essence Micro, yet the result was the same, this Heaven and Earth Needle had vanished, no, all forty-nine Heaven and Earth Needles had disappeared.
What’s the principle behind this?
He hurried to check other Heaven and Earth Needle locations, but nothing, really nothing, just the ruins of the Heaven and Earth Needles that were still there.
At this moment, he even felt that the Yin and Yang Qi within the Great Wilderness Sin Prison Tower seemed much more stable. Could it be related to Qingxue taking away the Vermilion Bird Array Soul?
Wang Wu hastened to the neighboring area, not daring to get too close since the other side wouldn’t care who he was, daring to approach meant death without mercy.
But he soon noticed that in this neighboring area, where the Cyan Dragon Array Talisman was the main component of the Heaven and Earth Needle combination, there were eighty-one intact Heaven and Earth Needles, and they were also deploying a related Immortal Array.
The approach was exactly the same as Qingxue’s method.
