Cultivation : I'm an Ancient Giant Bear-Chapter 508 - 481: The Blood Curse Returns

At this moment, Zhuang Bufei laughed and said, "Lord Wang Wu, now that you are the Lord of the Frost Domain, please solve our first problem, which is the spirit tax that will be due in ten years. We have a large shortfall because, due to enemy interference and sabotage, we haven’t had any income for the past fifty-five years."

"Wait, I’m supposed to solve it? So you’ve done nothing for fifty-five years?"

Wang Wu was very surprised.

"Are you kidding me, sir? We would never disobey our master’s orders. You’re the boss; if you don’t take the lead, how could we do anything? Besides, there are a few pieces of bad news. There is credible intelligence suggesting that the opponent has hired some Wandering Taiyi to assassinate us, so we’ve been trembling with fear and haven’t dared to step out of Cyan Frost City."

Looking at Lu Tong, Zhuang Bufei, Feng Muhai, and Qu Shenglian smiling mischievously, Wang Wu finally confirmed that this indeed seemed to be the style arranged by the Frost Monarch.

"Alright then, let’s get started right away. Who can tell me what the spirit tax is all about? What resources make it up?"

"Yes!"

Lu Tong formally cupped his hands, then said seriously, "The spirit tax is the foundation to maintain the normal operation of the Hidden Origin Association, ensuring it always possesses vigorous life force, self-examination, self-correction abilities."

"So despite the continuous disputes and contradictions among the Seven Domains of the Hidden Origin Association, there is always consensus on this matter: the spirit tax must be paid, and it must be paid in full."

"As for the composition of the spirit tax, there are mainly three kinds: benefits brought by the Outer Heaven, trade income, and other profits."

"After deducting necessary costs from all revenues, fifty percent must be submitted to the Hidden Origin Elder Council, twenty percent to the Three Departments for auditing and taxing, and they may issue it to the Nine Divisions and Twelve Sub-Temples as needed, with the remaining thirty percent for self-use."

"Currently, our Frost Domain’s benefits from the Outer Heaven are basically normal, presided over by several elders of the Frost Domain. The part truly affected is the trade income."

"Therefore, we would like to ask you to negotiate with our sworn enemy in the Frost Domain."

"Negotiate? Can this even be discussed!"

Wang Wu widened his eyes, feeling it’s absurd. These guys, are they trying to get him killed?

"Why can’t it be negotiated? We’re all colleagues of the Hidden Origin Association. Continuing to fight like this is not a solution. Must it always be a matter of life and death? It needs to be resolved," Lu Tong said matter-of-factly.

"Okay, who is our sworn enemy? How do I negotiate with them?" Wang Wu felt increasingly ridiculous, but since they all said so, he might as well try.

"Our first sworn enemy is the Blood Elder of the Dark Domain. During the previous war with the Dubhe Immortal Alliance, our master took his Vermilion Bird Array Soul, so the enmity was formed. Now, we hope you can step forward and turn conflict into peace, and negotiate with the Blood Elder of the Dark Domain," Lu Tong said in all seriousness.

However, Wang Wu thought he was talking nonsense.

But looking at Zhuang Bufei, Feng Muhai, Qu Shenglian having the same attitude, it seemed this was a feasible way.

"Are you all going with me?"

"Of course, rest assured, there will be no mistakes. If the negotiation fails, there won’t be any loss. Can the Blood Elder of the Dark Domain really kill you in public?"

"But I still don’t understand, what’s the connection between this matter and the difference in Tao?" Wang Wu frowned.

"Sir, that’s why it’s called experience. Without going through these matters, you wouldn’t understand. Alright, it’s time to go. After all, the Blood Elder of the Dark Domain is a senior. We can’t be late."

While speaking, he was picked up by Lu Tong, Zhuang Bufei from the left and right, and Feng Muhai cast an Immortal Technique, causing a white cloud to instantly appear under their feet, whisking them away to an unknown destination.

Soon, the white cloud stopped. They had arrived at a huge stone platform, spanning dozens of square kilometers, with steep cliffs below, presenting an enormous stone pillar mountain from a distance.

The surroundings were desolate, only gray mist lingering around, looking eerie, with no idea where exactly this place was.

Lu Tong, Zhuang Bufei, Feng Muhai, Qu Shenglian at this moment stood in a row behind Wang Wu, each with a solemn expression, like four statues.

Wang Wu still found it absurd. Are you kidding me? The Frost Monarch took the Vermilion Bird Array Soul from the Blood Elder, creating such a big enmity, and you want me to negotiate?

Is this even a negotiable matter?

It’s too childish.

But whatever, the Blood Elder can’t possibly attack at this moment, can he?

As he was thinking that, a figure appeared across the stone platform. It was a dry little old man, aptly fitting the name Blood Elder, who surprisingly actually came.

Right away, Wang Wu tried to appear friendly, cupping his hands with a smile, "Junior pays respects to Lord Blood Elder. Thank you for gracing us with your presence. Um, this junior is inexperienced and doesn’t know the rules, but today I came with sincerity. How about this junior punishes himself with three drinks first?"

Wang Wu himself didn’t know what he was saying. He had no experience, and the Blood Elder’s strength was actually on par with Elder Hui, the Black Emperor, and even the former Frost Monarch. Saying he’s not afraid would be strange.

At this time, the dry little old man across the platform glared with his big eyes, after glancing at Wang Wu with an indifferent look, instead looked at Lu Tong a few more times, and suddenly laughed, "Lu Tong, you really don’t consider coming to my Dark Domain to work?"

What?

"Thank you, Lord Blood Elder, for your appreciation. I am doing well in the Frost Domain. Besides, this is the new Lord of our Frost Domain, Lord Wang Wu."

"Oh? I see, the traitor of Elder Hui! That girl Frost Monarch has always been so unorthodox, you one, and another one, haha! Interesting, interesting! There’s nothing to talk about then. I’m not interested in the Jade Cauldron City you vacated. The Frost Monarch hiding and sending you guys to take the heat, such blind loyalty, take care of yourselves!"

At this point, the dry little old man suddenly laughed.

"I’m curious to see how long the Frost Monarch can endure. Lu Tong, don’t regret it! And you, the traitor of Elder Hui, Wang Wu, be careful not to get sold off without knowing."

With that, the Blood Elder sneered coldly and left.

What is all this?

Wang Wu finally realized that something was wrong at this moment. He had been fooled by Lu Tong and the others again. Sure enough, when he turned around, he saw Feng Muhai excitedly shoving the jade talisman, which controlled the White Cloud Immortal Artifact, into Lu Tong’s hand.

But Lu Tong seemed fearless, while Zhuang Bufei and Qu Shenglian each looked anxious, yet helpless. So what exactly was this group playing at?

Wang Wu felt like he had become a pawn in their game.

"Feng Muhai, stop persuading me. I won’t leave at this time!"

Lu Tong suddenly pushed Feng Muhai away, smiling coldly.

"Senior Brother, calm down!" Zhuang Bufei advised.

"I am calm. It’s meaningless. Even the Blood Elder is trying to talk me into surrender, yet you are still urging me to run? My master has shown me great kindness, how can I betray the Frost Domain!"

"Feng Muhai, the Lord is still watching, stop nagging and go back!"

Lu Tong shouted harshly.

Feng Muhai just gave Wang Wu a bitter smile.

"I’m sorry, my Lord, allow me to explain again, Senior Brother, if you don’t leave now, it will be too late!"

"I said I won’t leave! I follow the Path of Vast Righteous Qi. If Liu Shengxuan wants to take me, then I will fight him to the death! What kind of principle is running away now?"

"Go back!"

Lu Tong and Feng Muhai were still arguing when Wang Wu suddenly felt a sense of being spied on.

Very peculiar, very strange, as if some special power was deducing his destiny!

Level 27 Divine Calculation?

It’s Elder Hui!

Instantly, Wang Wu activated Level 27 Passive Concealment, simultaneously activating Level 3 Forgetfulness and Level 3 Warning!

But almost at the same time, he felt as if he had been hit over the head with a heavy stick, making him see stars and feel dizzy. A terrifying gaze was boring in like a venomous snake, trying to peer into his future!

Just when his Level 3 Forgetfulness and Level 3 Warning were about to collapse, a red leaf floated up, blocking everything!

Yet almost simultaneously, a Blood Curse Celestial Punishment also descended with a roar, firmly sealing his Heart of the Earth.

At least ten times more powerful than the previous Blood Curse Celestial Punishment!

Wang Wu gave a muffled groan and fell to the ground!

Only then were Lu Tong and the others alarmed.

Wang Wu’s vision darkened, but he still maintained his rationality, "Hurry back, no one can leave, Elder Hui is here, he used Level 27 Divine Calculation on me!"

The faces of Lu Tong and the others changed dramatically, but their reaction was quick. They swiftly manipulated the White Cloud Immortal Artifact and rapidly returned to Cyan Frost City.

And at this moment, on another unnamed stone platform, there were three figures watching the chaotic escape of Wang Wu and the others.

Elder Hui was one of them.

At this moment, his expression was somewhat unsightly.

"Who would have thought, Frost Red Leaf actually values this kid so highly! She placed a wisp of her Immortal Spirit on him."

"Haha! This just shows how capable Frost Red Leaf is. She anticipated you would definitely use Divine Calculation on Wang Wu, so she countered you here. Fortunately, I was prepared in advance! Xiong Wuli, are you sure this is the strongest Blood Curse Celestial Punishment? If Wang Wu breaks through it again, the Mang Mountain Ancient Bear Race will have to welcome a new clan leader."

A middle-aged man with an extraordinary bearing laughed heartily.

"Brother Liu, rest assured, I am well-prepared this time. This is the strongest Blood Curse ever recorded, with very few able to break through,"

"Yet I didn’t expect that Frost Monarch would remain inactive, I was truly afraid of her!"

Xiong Wuli looked around with some apprehension.

"No need to worry about Frost Monarch, she was too impatient, unable to wait even ten thousand years, she deserves the backlash!"

The middle-aged man shook his head with a sigh, "She thought obtaining a veto would secure her position in the Hidden Origin Elder Council, but she was overly optimistic."

"Elder Hui, as the head of the Auditing Bureau, I now formally report to the Hidden Origin Elder Council that Lu Tong, a Fourth-Grade Elder of the Frost Domain and disciple of Frost Monarch, is actually the fugitive Wandering Taiyi Lu Ming, ranked fifty-first on the Nine Alliances, Three Conferences, and Two Sects wanted list!"

"I ask the Hidden Origin Elder Council to immediately initiate an emergency motion to detain Lu Tong. And to hold Frost Monarch accountable for her poor judgment!"

"Meanwhile, to prevent Lu Tong from escaping, please immediately seal the passage from the Frost Domain to Outer Heaven."