Cultivating with Bragging System-Chapter 472 - 244: Demon Race Schemes! Abyssal Tide!_1

On the shores of the East Sea.

In the void, runes densely packed the space, emitting a magnificent glow as divine radiance danced about, reflecting off the emptiness. A massive city was being constructed at a feverish pace.

One by one, primordial creatures that blocked out the sun flew across the void, dragging behind them mountains of immortal gold and precious ores.

One divine furnace after another, each of a terrifying temperature, was ignited. Numerous renowned top-tier Artifact Refiners from Nanzhou surrounded them, observing the smelting process of the materials within, utterly focused.

The construction of this divine city had only just begun. With the foundation laid and a mere outline in place, it was suspended in the void. Saintly light permeated the structure, and it already possessed an awe-inspiring, formidable presence, as if it were an ancient Demon-God about to awaken.

"Alpha furnace temperature is just right, maintain the current state!"

"Gamma puppet, watch your force! The resilience of the Heavenly Thunder Wood can’t withstand such pounding!"

"West City District requires one hundred thousand pounds of Jiuyao Spirit Wood! Mobilize it quickly!"

"Formation team, be advised! Sections A13 to A37 of the east city wall require runic inscriptions! Please arrive promptly!"

...

The place bustled with activity, a hive of ceaseless labor.

Countless Cultivators shuttled above the city, their streaks of light as dazzling as fireworks. Unfortunately, no one had the leisure to appreciate such a scene. Every person wore a grave expression, an urgency gripping them for fear they were not acting swiftly enough.

Within this newly founded Zhenmo City, there was only one structure that was nearly complete. Located in the heart of the city stood a towering Black Tower, ancient in design and as dark as ink. At its summit was a beautiful jewel that resembled a multifaceted mirror, radiating a heart-pounding energy. Its light covered the entire Zhenmo City.

This was the absolute core of Zhenmo City. In the blueprints provided by the Saint Heir of Sanqing, all the Puppets, Formations, devices, and heavy offensive armaments within Zhenmo City were designed to revolve around this tower.

The Black Tower had not yet been named. But everyone knew that the highest point of the tower was where the Saint Heir of Sanqing currently resided.

...

The Immortal Alliance had shown considerable regard for Wang Xiu.

In a time when manpower was so scarce, aside from the hundreds of young Cultivators who were on standby at any moment to relay his commands, there were also as many as six Saints and one Earth Immortal hidden within the surrounding void, tasked with his protection. It was rumored this was to prevent spies from the Demon Race, disguised among the Human Race, from sneaking in to harm him.

Such arrangements were not without basis.

In recent days, Zhenmo City had already seen five batches of demon disciples who had been implanted with the Demon Seed. They hadn’t managed to harm Wang Xiu; their goal was simply to investigate Zhenmo City and learn the details of the unfinished city.

The construction of Zhenmo City was on such a grand scale that it was very difficult to keep it hidden from interested parties, so attracting spies was to be expected. Their methods of concealment were incredibly sophisticated, so much so that even Soul Travel Great Abilities found it hard to detect anything amiss. Even if a Saint Manifestation expert wasn’t paying close attention, a casual sweep of their Divine Sense would struggle to pick up on their presence.

Fortunately, on the first day Wang Xiu arrived in Zhenmo City, he consulted with the Immortal Alliance and borrowed a Demon-Reflecting Mirror, which was then suspended at the top of the Black Tower. This was a Sect-suppressing Immortal Artifact from the Xuanji Cave Heaven, and its power was infinite. It served well to monitor any abnormal situations within Zhenmo City. The Demonic Qi on those demon disciples, while extremely faint, could not escape the observation of the Demon-Reflecting Mirror.

As soon as those demon disciples entered Zhenmo City, they were immediately apprehended, unable to send out any information.

...

At this moment, on the topmost floor of the Black Tower.

Wang Xiu sat amidst a pile of blank Jade Talismans, his right hand constantly inscribing runes into the void. To his left rested a dish filled with fine sand.

As he delicately pinched his fingers, countless grains of sand assembled, continuously forming the shape of a city. If one observed carefully, they would realize this city was actually a miniature version of Zhenmo City, except... it was the fully completed version.

But this "Zhenmo City" model was rapidly changing, morphing every moment. The configurations constantly combined at an astounding speed, too quick for the naked eye of an ordinary person to capture.

"HISS... what’s he doing?" whispered the protectors hidden in the void, engaged in hushed discussions. 𝚏𝕣𝕖𝚎𝚠𝚎𝚋𝚗𝐨𝐯𝕖𝕝.𝕔𝐨𝕞

"He’s strategizing! He’s simulating the developmental paths of Zhenmo City!"

"Hasn’t the blueprint already been finalized?"

"That’s just the foundation, not detailed enough. Look at the one he just formed. The city incorporated nearly thirty thousand distinct formations. Every ten thousand of them converged into a Large Formation. All of these Large Formations then combined to create a single, Giant Formation that enveloped the entire city—a true feat of ingenuity!"

"Why would he abandon such a breathtaking plan?"

"Perhaps he feels it’s not good enough..."

In the void, the powerful beings sighed, their complex thoughts swirling around Wang Xiu.

Suddenly, Wang Xiu paused and waved his left hand lightly. Grains of sand flew up, and the models of not one but five Zhenmo Cities emerged, all evolving simultaneously. Each model’s evolution was different; some were even following completely divergent paths. The multifaceted changes were dazzling to behold.

"HISS... this young man’s computational power is extraordinary!"

"Extraordinary? Each of his plans is exceedingly complex and unique. To simulate them all simultaneously... the strain on one’s Divine Soul is unimaginable!" the protectors in the void marveled, drawing sharp breaths.

Zhenmo City was too immense, and Wang Xiu’s plans were too meticulous. A plan like the one mentioned before, covered by tens of thousands of formations, was considered ordinary; there were many far more complex than that. Even if one were to calmly observe each one individually, it would take a very long time.

It was hard to imagine the level Wang Xiu’s mind was operating at. Could his Divine Soul truly withstand such an insane workload?