Worldwide Awakening: My Soul Kinds Are Lost-Chapter 674: Losing Side’s MVP Settlement Screen_1
The news of the Tao Tian League's near victory quickly spread in all directions, causing a huge stir. However, this event did not have a negative impact but rather a positive evaluation.
Everyone knew that these two giant beasts possessed the power of an Immortal. Even if many Transcendents did not fully understand the tremendous gap between Immortals and mortals, they could grasp the extent of this power. They had witnessed the devastating defeat of a hundred Virtue Cultivators at the Transcendence Tribulation Stage during the first attempt to hunt these beasts.
Now, after only one failed attempt, the Tao Tian League had managed to severely injure the Spiked Colossus. This led to widespread speculation that they could likely kill it in their next operation.
"Gentlemen, what does this all mean in the end?" Hu Heng's face was unreadable. They had been on the verge of success, yet this was the result.
"League Leader, it was a misunderstanding, a misunderstanding..." one senior member said sheepishly.
The damaged Merit Golden Wheel was his. The damage occurred simply because his Merit Golden Wheel was of inferior quality, so it was the first to give in. Ordinarily, he should have been furious. However, he discovered that he could repair it by merely injecting it with merit points—just one single point was enough to heal the damage, which was a meager cost. Even if the entire Merit Golden Wheel were shattered, a mere hundred merit points could restore it. This cost was practically negligible for them, which made their failure extremely glaring.
However, failure was acceptable. After all, no one had known beforehand that a damaged Merit Golden Wheel could be restored using the 'Complete Evil to Complete Good Skill'. So naturally, everyone had been somewhat reserved.
"There's no misunderstanding about this matter..." Hu Heng lost his temper immediately.
No one dared to say anything. After all, during the entire process, it was Hu Heng who had risked his life to lure the Spiked Colossus, so they let him vent his frustration without commenting.
Hu Heng's expression of anger was not simply an emotional outburst; he was using it to further consolidate his authority. Since they had nearly succeeded this time, they simply needed to replicate their efforts. Consequently, there was no immediate need for them to achieve Ascension and leave the Qiandao Realm yet. A sound follow-up plan was essential.
After almost fifteen minutes of scolding, Hu Heng finally calmed down. "Though there were mistakes, your contributions weren't insignificant."
"This time, we severely injured the Spiked Colossus. Judging by its injuries, it won't appear again for several years. After we deal with the One-horned Colossus tomorrow, we can slowly handle this Spiked Colossus."
"Therefore, the great merit of one hundred for this can only be reduced to ninety. However, it cannot be passed down to descendants. Do you all have any objections?"
Hu Heng employed a carrot-and-stick approach. After scolding them, he naturally had to offer benefits.
The members certainly had no objections. They had indeed been terrified during that mission, but they hadn't expected it to be entirely without danger. If they had been more cautious, the Spiked Colossus would surely have been killed. Lingyuan Hermit truly lived up to his reputation; the 'Golden Wheel Wall Skill' he had comprehended from observing the giant beasts was indeed extraordinary.
Lingyuan Hermit couldn't share their merit, as this was an internal operation of the Tao Tian League. If he had joined the Tao Tian League, he would have deservedly claimed a part of it. Unfortunately, he hadn't. He was just a Loose Cultivator operating outside the Tao Tian League.
"If there are no objections, then let's dismiss. Rest well. We have to face the One-horned Colossus tomorrow, so we cannot afford to be distracted like today," Hu Heng announced, dismissing them.
After the admonition and the division of rewards, everyone was ready to depart and retire for the day.
As for the One-horned Colossus still rampaging? That would be ignored for now. They had suffered a defeat today, and they weren't mere Cattle and Horses to be worked to death. The destruction of a city and the deaths of millions were insignificant compared to their need for rest.
Hu Heng didn't go back to rest but instead went to visit Wang Linchi.
"How did the League Leader find some free time to come here? Shouldn't you be preparing for tomorrow's battle against the One-horned Colossus?" Wang Linchi asked with a smile.
He had not only heard about today's events but had even seen them with his own eyes. It was truly regrettable; they were so close to sending away the Immortal Path Monster Bai Mula. Alas, a miss is as good as a mile. No matter how small the margin, for Wang Linchi, they hadn't met the mark.
"With the 'Golden Wheel Wall Skill' you gifted, Lingyuan Hermit, the One-horned Colossus is no threat at all. We only managed to severely injure the Spiked Colossus today because I was unfamiliar with the spell during our initial magical duel, and there were some minor coordination issues with my fellow cultivators. That's what led to the Spiked Colossus's escape," Hu Heng deflected the blame. It could be anyone's fault, but definitely not the fault of their upper echelons.
Wang Linchi didn't reveal the true reason for their defeat—that they each had their own reservations. Instead, he pretended to believe Hu Heng. "That's not because of the technique I bestowed; it's because all of you fellow cultivators possess profound merit. Without merit, this spell would be useless."
"I wonder why you came to see me specifically. Is there something you need to instruct me on?" Wang Linchi asked after inviting Hu Heng into the house and serving him tea.
"Alas, it's about that rebellious son of mine," Hu Heng sighed. He had come here, naturally, to win Wang Linchi over.
Especially the 'Golden Wheel Wall Skill' Wang Linchi had provided; it had directly resolved their most pressing issue. More importantly, it made Hu Heng understand that merit could also be used in magical duels.
If this 'Golden Wheel Wall Skill' could be simplified somewhat, not necessarily requiring it to transform into the Merit Golden Wall, but merely allowing the Merit Golden Wheel to become a Merit Golden Shield or a Merit Golden Sword... Then, they could use the merit backlash to kill their enemies. He had come here for this very reason. But obviously, he couldn't just say it outright; he needed to lay some groundwork first.
"It's just youngsters' squabbles, why take it to heart? However, if he comes looking for trouble again after today, then I will have to teach him a proper lesson on your behalf, League Leader," Wang Linchi said. He could hardly care less. The other party had been so thoroughly beaten by the Immortal Path Monster Bai Mula that he was still bedridden and half-paralyzed; Wang Linchi was certain they wouldn't pursue the matter further.
"That's only natural. If that rebellious son of mine still dares to be so arrogant and overestimate his abilities, Lingyuan Hermit, you need only spare his life. Beyond that, beat him as much as you deem fit. After all, you are his savior. For him to dare be so disrespectful is simply courting death," Hu Heng said, his expression serious. He spoke these words to draw closer to Wang Linchi.
A round of polite conversation followed before Hu Heng finally revealed his true purpose. After listening, Wang Linchi was speechless. Why are you always thinking of ways to deal with your own kin, your own people?
However, after some deep thought, he said, "League Leader, your method is feasible. However, there's a problem: this spell can only be used against enemies who possess no merit. If you, League Leader, were to use this method against fellow Virtue Cultivators, it would be completely ineffective."
Hearing this, disappointment flashed across Hu Heng's face. He had considered that Wang Linchi might refuse, but he hadn't expected this answer.
"If Ascension is successful, this spell can be used against Immortals, providing a lifeline for all beings in the Qiandao Realm," Wang Linchi suddenly added, giving Hu Heng a pleasant surprise.
Hu Heng, however, asked with some doubt, "Can Immortals truly have no merit?"
"I have never ascended to become an Immortal, so how would I know? It's just a hypothesis," Wang Linchi replied with a smile. In truth, he knew that in the Green Nether Fairyland, just like in the Qiandao Realm previously, merit was extremely rare. Very few individuals possessed it; even if they did, it would only be one or two points, never exceeding five. Therefore, this 'Golden Wheel Wall Skill' was not only for dealing with giant beasts but could also be used against Immortals. After all, the fundamental nature of these giant beasts was, in fact, that of Immortals.
Upon hearing this, Hu Heng became somewhat dispirited. Since it was only a hypothesis, it could be true, or it could be false.
"Indeed. We know nothing about the Green Nether Fairyland. Our predecessors who achieved Ascension have all vanished without a trace, leaving only fragments of rumors," Hu Heng said with regret.
"This is indeed regrettable. Perhaps this is the difference between Immortal and mortal," Wang Linchi said with a smile. The actual situation was that all Cultivators who ascended were captured by the Grand Heaven Sect and forced into slave labor. It was likely that very few of the predecessors from the Qiandao Realm who had achieved Ascension were still alive. Even if they were, their foundational cultivation would have been damaged by the hard labor, and they would have no hope of advancing further in their lifetimes. One could only say that encountering such a situation was the height of misfortune.
After chatting with Wang Linchi for a while longer, Hu Heng rose and took his leave. He had two purposes for this visit: to win Wang Linchi over and to obtain a simplified version of the 'Golden Wheel Wall Skill'. The former had been somewhat successful, but the latter objective had not been met, so there was no further need to stay.
Truly worthy of being a League Leader. He possesses strength, knows how to scheme and curry favor, speaks eloquently, and is willing to offer benefits, Wang Linchi mused. Whether he was truly acting for the good of the realm and its people, well, that wasn't important.
