Living in the Doomsday and Becoming an Immortal Alone-Chapter 1280 - 585: The Most Lethal Rumor (Part 2)

Wang Jixuan laughed:

"A disciple only needs to move around inside with the Bone Puppet."

"But outside, I'm a bit worried."

Sword Nine asked, "Worried about what?"

"Now, with a million Immortal Soldiers gathered here, seven of the Eight Great Immortal Palaces have arrived. The Feather God Palace lost a dozen experts on the Ancient Battlefield and feels they have a grievance."

Wang Jixuan paused, recalling Peony's earlier reminder, and continued:

"Furthermore, the Dark Sect is watching closely, and Po Luo might fan the flames.

"This Heavenly Dao Parasite has great ambitions, and we must be on guard."

Sword Nine pondered seriously, then asked, "Do you have any suggestions?"

"Master, under Da Luo, you are nearly invincible. I believe that if a war really breaks out later, you might as well strike directly, targeting the Dark Sect members. The more of their heads you chop off, the better."

Wang Jixuan quickly said:

"Even if both sides start fighting, as long as they are willing to ceasefire, we can find a reason to prevent the situation from escalating further.

"At that time, regardless of whether the Dark Sect fans the flames or not, they will be considered as inciting the flames."

Sword Nine revealed a knowing smile.

He said, "Your thoughts are indeed a bit dirty."

Wang Jixuan: ...

"I understand," Sword Nine retrieved a small sword from his sleeve, tossed it lightly, and it suspended behind Wang Jixuan, creating a barrier three zhang wide for him.

Sword Nine said, "If there is danger, call my name."

With that, Sword Nine proceeded with hands behind his back, his figure dissolving into white mist, drifting away with the wind.

Wang Jixuan quickly took out dozens of various machines, placing them nearby on alert, and transmitted a message to Xiao Huating, who was wandering outside, to come and protect.

Then he shifted his focus back onto the Bone Puppet.

No matter if there would be a fight outside, Wang Jixuan felt he had to assume a conflict might start and prepare for the worst-case scenario, which is the fall of the exit.

With the Human King Seal, there might be some divisions among the three Human Race families, and the worst situation could be even worse than this.

Wang Jixuan calmed his mind, trying not to think in those directions.

But Wang Jixuan didn't know that the upcoming situation would be even more... chaotic and farcical than he imagined.

...

As the Bone Puppet just reactivated, a monstrous hand descended from the sky, clinging to his shoulder with a smack.

Mei laughed mischievously, "Oh, back already? You little rascal."

"Can you stop being so mushy?" Wang Jixuan retorted irritably, "When others come in, you appear as a beautiful woman, but when I'm here, you're a weirdo!"

Mei chuckled eerily, "You should look at yourself. My true form isn't that easily revealed... Only in this weird form can I blend in with other strange creatures. I'm quite lonely, always wanting someone to accompany me. If you promise to stay with me, I can maintain my true form."

Wang Jixuan rolled his eyes silently.

He searched around, riding a cloud northwestward.

In a valley, rows of Mechanical Bodies emerged from a transparent barrier, with a floating Scroll inside.

This was naturally the gateway to the Second Base.

The barrier mainly prevented Evil Qi from infiltrating the Second Base.

Red Snake watched beside the Scroll, ready to absorb any drifting Evil Qi.

Wang Jixuan carefully observed these Mechanical Bodies soaking in Evil Qi.

No corrosion, no damage, and the silicon-based circuit thought processes showed no confusion.

Success!

If only a small number of Mechanical Bodies were unaffected, it merely gave Wang Jixuan hope;

But now, thousands of Mechanical Bodies were intact.

It truly was successful!

Subsequent plans for containing the Evil Qi could be troublesome, but Wang Jixuan chose to trust Peony King.

Wang Jixuan descended with the cloud.

The Scroll showed slight fluctuation, and Peony, dressed as a maid, jumped out, solemnly bowing to Wang Jixuan.

Numerous Mechanical Bodies saluted simultaneously, their actions perfectly synchronized.

Then, a white cloud floated out of the Scroll, forming Luoshan Hermit's shape.

Wang Jixuan suddenly felt a weight on his shoulder, a warm seat pressing against him.

Looking up, he saw Mei, in human form, covering her mouth in laughter.

"Get down!"

Master Wang grumbled, throwing her off. Mei instantly wore a sullen expression, pouting as she floated next to Luoshan Hermit.

This was indeed strange.

Before Wang Jixuan entered this Ancient Battlefield, neither Mei nor Luoshan Hermit often appeared in human form.

They mostly manifested as powerful conscious entities enveloped in Evil Qi, communicating through it.

After Wang Jixuan's arrival and subsequent interactions, they started adopting human forms frequently.

This must be some kind of external interference.

Luoshan Hermit asked, "Are the external conditions severe?"

"Ah, not really," Wang Jixuan said, "The Human Race's three Immortal Palaces have sent troops, both sides are in a standoff. Normally, they wouldn't fight, but there is still a possibility of warfare."

Luoshan Hermit nodded lightly.

It continued, "Your assistant has explained your plan to me. I think it's good. You can equip these Mechanical Bodies with Evil Qi. However, there's a problem."

"What?" Wang Jixuan laughed, "Is it about storing and transporting Evil Qi?"

"Exactly," Luoshan Hermit slightly nodded, "Evil Qi doesn't threaten these iron bodies, similarly, it isn't ordinary gas that can be contained in your vessels."

"That's quite simple."

Wang Jixuan said seriously:

"Evil Qi infects the living, and we have a technology called cell cloning."

Peony blinked, "Eh, boss, how did you know I wanted to report this plan to you..."

"Great minds think alike."

Wang Jixuan's Bone Puppet blinked.

He quickly said, "Peony, are you ready? Then demonstrate it to this senior."

"A few more hours," Peony said, "I've found a gene resistant to Evil Qi erosion and am currently cultivating it."

"Good," Wang Jixuan nodded, "No rush, handle other matters first."

Luoshan Hermit raised its hand, "Take anything you want here."

Wang Jixuan pondered for a moment.

He was the helm; every decision influences the team's fate, so caution is necessary.

"Our plan is two-phased, starting with defense against external interference."

Wang Jixuan said gravely:

"Quickly build three defense lines, deploying radiation weapons on land, with nuclear and Annihilation Bombs along this small world's edges.

"Now, Peony, I allow you to follow a mechanical chaotic expansion model, provided it protects this small world."

"Yes!" Peony's eyes sparkled.

Wang Jixuan continued, "Also, assign psychological consultants to every strange creature, fostering identification with the Mechanical Bodies. These are our only experts we can rely on now."

"Understood."

"We will then build a city here, allowing the Mechanical Bodies to develop a civilization, fulfilling my promise to Fellow Daoist Luo Shan—restoring vitality here."

Silicon-based life is still life.

Master Wang shamelessly added in his heart.

Luoshan Hermit smiled satisfactorily.

From Red Snake's memories, it saw the 'grandeur' of the First and Second Base, thus nurturing a desire to make its world similarly vibrant.

Whether the Mechanical Bodies constituted true civilization, it had no concept, only feeling that those fearless of Evil Qi fitted the situation here.

Peony said, "Boss, then I'll go back to command, starting the world's transformation in half an hour."

"Alright, go ahead, and conduct experiments once the cell cloning is ready."

"Okay then."

Peony waved, bouncing back into the Second Base.

Her Spiritual Body was quite fragile in this environment.

Luoshan Hermit chuckled, "Your assistant is interesting. No need to rush like this. It seems like you're trying to finish everything in one day."

"Circumstances force urgency; with the external situation, who knows how things will develop."

Just as Wang Jixuan said this, Peony suddenly returned.

She leaned halfway out of the Scroll, shouting, "Boss! A rumor suddenly spread everywhere! It's very unfavorable for you!"

"What rumor?"

"They're spreading falsehoods about the Ancient Battlefield harboring the Human Race's Ancient Sacred Body secret, claiming you're the chosen Human King Sacred Body!"