Cultivation : I'm an Ancient Giant Bear-Chapter 398 - 377: Five Poison’s Scheme

In just a short time, twenty million points of Spiritual Qi had been consumed by Wang Wu.

The first to successfully advance to Level 21 was the Passive Concealment, and considering the effect after the Demon Pill Inscription, it was 21+2+1=Level 24.

And based on the manifestation of the Five Poison, plus the wonders of the Spiritual Talent, it can be basically confirmed that once his Passive Concealment reaches Level 25, it will trigger an additional divine technique, a very powerful and heaven-defying innate divine technique.

Just like how Level 18 Spirit Essence triggers the Penetrating Divine Techniques.

Level 25 Danger Perception will trigger Foreknowledge Divine Techniques.

Impressive.

But currently, it’s really unreachable.

Of course, even so, it’s actually quite formidable.

Wang Wu used Level 18 Spirit Essence Perception and discovered that once he activated Level 24 Passive Concealment, the Qi Fortune Guardian of the Five Qi of the Human World would become ineffective, no longer needed for this sense of security.

It also means that as long as he doesn’t court death by approaching Gui Taizhen, Level 24 Passive Concealment would allow him to enjoy freedom and leisure.

"Just wondering what kind of divine technique Level 25 Passive Concealment will trigger?"

Wang Wu was very much looking forward to it. As of now, as long as all five of his demon pills are upgraded to First Grade, it would be definitely Level 25 Passive Concealment... 𝒇𝒓𝙚𝒆𝔀𝓮𝓫𝒏𝓸𝙫𝓮𝓵.𝓬𝙤𝙢

However, let’s talk about other things.

At this stage, he had consecutively advanced twice in a very short amount of time, from Fifth Grade demon pill to Fourth Grade, and then from Fourth Grade to Third Grade, almost depleting his foundation; it was no longer possible to advance at will.

He needs to calm his mind, cultivate seriously for several hundred years, strengthen all his weak points, and then possibly advance again.

Next, Wang Wu consumed another twenty million points of Spiritual Qi to advance Danger Perception to Level 21, and with the bloodline talent bestowed by General Xuelang, it was Level 22.

But he had reached this level before, so there was no sensation; he estimated that he needed to continuously upgrade to Level 25 in the future to obtain the Foreknowledge Divine Techniques.

But that’s too difficult, Wang Wu wasn’t optimistic about it at all.

"Hmm? Reaching the limit."

At this moment, Wang Wu frowned slightly and had to stop. The process of upgrading bloodline talent, due to the need to intake large amounts of Spiritual Qi, was straining even though his body was currently very strong.

Right then, he activated Level 24 Passive Concealment, turned into a speck of dust, and hid in the little night watchman’s hut, and the Qi Fortune Guardian on his body was entirely given to Hao Mao Monarch.

Although it was considered to be under Wang Wu’s name, the karma it bore was significantly reduced by a tier, allowing it to last longer in the position of the night watchman.

"But no matter what, I owe all mortals of Dragon Head City a great favor—you saved my life, and I’ll repay this favor tenfold."

Wang Wu solemnly said in his heart.

Yes, this matter sounds incredible, a casual act of charity by a man not in a good mood actually led to two situations.

One would lead to the destruction of the entire Dragon Head City, and the other would make Wang Wu swear to repay tenfold.

This is the marvel of the Hidden Origin Association’s rules.

As for why not to repay the Hidden Origin Association, it’s actually like salaried workers not being grateful to the central bank for their pay!

Because, without the gratitude of salaried workers, the central bank already earned the needed profit beyond their understanding.

Similarly, the Hidden Origin Association is not truly considering mortals, nor is it thinking for the cultivators, it just profits beyond the understanding of mortals and cultivators through these rules.

Stable mortals (stable currency)—(downcast cultivators/cattle and horses got a peaceful cultivation (schooling) opportunity, sheltered (no war), and job opportunities)—the Hidden Origin Association achieved its objective (the central bank achieved its objective).

---

At this moment, as Wang Wu was still applauding for the marvel of the Hidden Origin Association’s rules, in a world akin to a layered spirit net above Dragon Head City, there was also a city similar to Dragon Head City.

The Vermilion Bird Immortal Alliance didn’t lack spirit nets, they just weren’t widely deployed.

In this city, there were no mortals, not even low and mid-level cultivators were visible.

This place is where Hidden Origin Association’s branch in the Vermilion Bird Immortal Alliance is located.

The black-robed elder who previously spoke and deterred Gui Taizhen was standing in front of a grand and mysterious building. The interior of this building was comprised of numerous mechanisms, always operating and changing, thereby triggering different outcomes, similar to a supercomputer.

Outside this building, there are distributions of heavenly stems and earthly branches, creating many combinations, all of which are adjustable variables.

In summary, very complex.

The black-robed elder didn’t know how long he had stood there, then slowly turned around, looking at the three attendants.

"Gui Taizhen is still hovering outside Dragon Head City?"

"Reporting to Elder, indeed, Gui Taizhen seems to have determined that the Lying Flat Monarch is in Dragon Head City. Additionally, several forces outside the city are also watching, seemingly for the Lying Flat Monarch."

"Hmph! They claim to be here for the Lying Flat Monarch, but clearly, it’s for the Penetrating Divine Techniques! These Ancient Blood Demon Race members are truly arrogant!"

The black-robed elder let out a cold laugh, but he himself also indeed thought that the Penetrating Divine Techniques were quite stunning. To a certain extent, it was almost unsolvable below Earth Immortal level. It was only the vast rules of the Hidden Origin Association that maintained neutrality, otherwise, he would want to recruit and cultivate the Lying Flat Monarch.

"Elder, do you think the Lying Flat Monarch is really in Dragon Head City?"

One confidant asked cautiously, the black-robed elder gave a cold glance, knowing without asking that this subordinate must have taken benefits from some Ancient Blood Demon Race clan.

But so what?

The Hidden Origin Association, though large and spanning the Twelve Immortal Alliances, also has many inevitable hardships. The path of cultivation is long, who can clearly cut off the word ’benefit’?

For instance, his branch, established in the Vermilion Bird Immortal Alliance for over thirty thousand years, has never turned a profit. Even the life-and-death duels held recently required assistance from a friendly branch of the Jade Cauldron Immortal Alliance.

At this rate, they would be running a deficit and face the risk of being disbanded.

Of course, this was a top secret, one that absolutely couldn’t be shared with anyone, including his confidants.

"According to our Hidden Origin Association’s rules, we have no reason to restrict anyone’s comings and goings. If the Lying Flat Monarch wishes to come to Dragon Head City, they will certainly be offered our protection, as a guarantee of our initial life-and-death duel agreement: no revenge, a promise from the Hidden Origin Association."

"The Hidden Origin Association places the utmost importance on commitments, there is no room for negotiation in this matter."

"However, since the Divine Turtle Race is a notable Ancient Blood Race within the Vermilion Bird Immortal Alliance, and Gui Taizhen is a Taiyi True Immortal, this affair may not end easily. Thus, we must prepare on all fronts. For instance, adjust the output of the Five Qi of the Human World, minimize credit risk through macro-control – regardless, the Five Qi of the Human World must not depreciate here!"

"Understood!"

"Also, send someone to communicate with the Great Wilderness Sin Prison Corps to act as a mediator. The Hidden Origin Association is in the business of neutrality, which is very important, and we are not in a position to intervene in many regional conflicts."

Upon concluding these words, several confidants nodded repeatedly, but one frowned and said: "Elder, I believe we can win over the Great Wilderness Sin Prison Corps. They, in fact, have four Earth Immortal level masters; in terms of cultivation, they are not lacking. What they lack are resources and quasi-immortal artifacts. The Lying Flat Monarch’s strength is also not to be underestimated and came from the Sin Prison Corps. As long as we handle the relationships well, making the Sin Prison Corps our Hidden Origin Association’s aggressive force within the Vermilion Bird Immortal Alliance, they will surely agree."

"Inappropriate. Do you not understand the nature of the Great Wilderness Sin Prison Tower? It originally detained the most ruthless, those cultivators who committed heinous crimes. Even if time has mellowed them, as long as a verdict isn’t reached, they’re still criminals. The Hidden Origin Association has always been neutral; how could we act so reckless? Moreover, this action would clearly antagonize the Vermilion Bird Immortal Monarch."

"So what about the Vermilion Bird Immortal Monarch? The newly ascended Vermilion Bird Immortal Monarch is merely a frail Earth Immortal. Even old Gui Taizhen follows orders nominally. Who really regards her? Elder, this is a rare opportunity, truthfully, we are even slow to act. We should have allied with the Lying Flat Monarch immediately after his victory as I suggested back then..."

"Enough! Alliance, how to ally? With what to ally? Those four Earth Immortals in the Sin Prison Corps, while only having reached the cultivation level, still need to advance to contend with Gui Taizhen. Do you think Gui Taizhen will allow them to advance? Don’t you know the recent life-and-death duel was actually the Divine Turtle Race allying with other Ancient Blood Demon Races to suppress the Sin Prison Corps?"

"The Vermilion Bird Immortal Monarch sought to recruit the Sin Prison Corps, and they suppressed the Sin Prison Corps. It’s not that simple. The Hidden Origin Association rashly intervening will yield us no benefits! We must consider the big picture."

The black-robed elder said sharply.

His confidants fell silent, indeed, each had their own difficulties,

The Hidden Origin Association Headquarters really paid little attention to the Vermilion Bird Immortal Alliance, with only one Taiyi True Immortal and three Earth Immortals. How could they open a path, while the Jade Cauldron Immortal Alliance had two Taiyi True Immortals?

So, next, just standstill.

Whether or not the Lying Flat Monarch is in Dragon Head City, delay as long as possible.

At worst, the branch disbands then. With their Earth Immortal strength, it doesn’t matter where they go.

——

"Wang Zhige has been fooled, he’s now trapped in Dragon Head City! For a year or more, he won’t find a way out."

Thousands of miles away, Five Poison and Yue Mountain stood atop a mountain peak, looking back at Dragon Head City in the night, their eyes calm, tone indifferent.

"When he finally figures it out, he’ll likely be furious enough to die. I’m really worried he’ll come after us for revenge!" Yue Mountain laughed.

"What to fear? We are all Great Wilderness escapees, as close as branches of the same tree. Tricking him once is for the sake of our Sin Prison Corps. Besides, who else can hold Gui Taizhen at bay? Cough, cough, cough!"

Five Poison, as he spoke, suddenly coughed, a strand of his hair at his temple turned white in an instant.

"Stop using the Foreknowledge Divine Techniques, they’re too terrifying, and heaven is jealous of such talents. You’ll shorten your life if this continues!" Yue Mountain hurriedly exclaimed.

Five Poison shook his head with a smile, "What am I afraid of, I’ve long lived enough, I’m merely playing around! Our plan is already halfway completed. As long as Wang Zhige holds Gui Taizhen back, within a year, my aunt is bound to advance – so many of us sacrificed greatly for this plan: the Snake Emperor, the Nine-tailed Emperor, Grandpa Tree, the Stone Demon, and Lu Wuchen – what does Wang Zhige have to complain about?"

"Moreover, his life isn’t at risk. Gui Taizhen won’t openly fall out with the Hidden Origin Association, and the Hidden Origin Association won’t overtly expel the so-called Lying Flat Monarch, so it can only drag on, haha!"

"The great plan can be accomplished!"