Found Sanxian?

For some reason, Wu Wang breathed a long sigh of relief upon hearing this news.

He wasn't sure exactly what crucial matters this old Daoist was related to, but he always felt there was something extraordinary about him; now, on reflection, he thought it might be because he had received the old Daoist's kindness and wanted to offer something in return.

"Lin Qi, how did you manage to find this eminent person?"

"Eminent person..."

Lin Qi was clearly at a loss for words.

Ji Mo moved to the side, leaving half a seat for Lin Qi. After paying his respects to Wu Wang and Xiao Jian Daoist, Lin Qi calmly took his place next to Ji Mo.

"Master, I believe that this is just an ordinary cultivator in the Ascending Immortal Realm, who hasn't yet stepped into the Yuanxian Realm, so the title 'eminent person' seems somewhat inappropriate."

Wu Wang laughed, "Do not judge a hero by the Dao Realm they are in. Although this eminent person is not adept in Cultivation, his achievements in the field of Formations are quite remarkable."

Ji Mo asked, "Could it be the same shallow Five Elements Conversion Formation that Brother Wuwang mentioned before?"

"Exactly, it is that set of formation theory."

"That must be the work of a master," Ji Mo expressed in admiration. "Without many years immersed in the way of Formations and personal understanding of the Five Elements, it would be impossible to create such a Formation. It is enough to found a sect."

Wu Wang smiled with a raised eyebrow, and Ji Mo chuckled, raising his eyebrows in return.

Lin Qi said, "Master, rest assured, I have already dispatched people to protect this senior in secret and haven't disturbed his peace."

"Where did he go?"

"A small tribe mixed with different races," Lin Qi said. "He happened to visit a town near Jiuhuang City, where he was discovered by scouts we had dispatched."

Wu Wang laughed, "That's good. This senior has many friends in the Southeastern Region, and it was normal for us not to find him since he has been avoiding attention. I will write a letter later, and you can deliver it for me. If it weren't for the fact that I'm still recovering from my injuries and it's inconvenient for me to travel long distances, I would personally go and have some fun with the senior."

Lin Qi eagerly asked, "Master, are your injuries serious?"

"It's nothing serious," Wu Wang waved his hand, propping himself up to sit, and thought about that 'great battle' from a few months ago, sighing deeply.

Three times!

He had exploded three full times! It was the kind of dual explosion, affecting both body and soul, and it had happened three times!

From a situation where he was completely reactive, to finding a glimmer of hope, to identifying and striking at the key node in Emperor Shun's plans, to ultimately breaking the situation with composure… Although the result was good, the process was truly life-threatening.

Afterwards, Wu Wang gave it a lot of thought, and he suspected that the person playing the game with Emperor Shun was likely Emperor Fuxi, standing at some point in the long river of time. This game was a distant game between Fuxi and Emperor Shun, in which he became the one chosen by Emperor Fuxi to break the game.

As for the principle behind the retrospect, Wu Wang personally guessed that it might, probably, perhaps be the "application of the I Ching deduction theory across spacetime in the conversion between the virtual and the real." Of course, this was his own understanding.

But what Wu Wang couldn't understand were a few small issues: His own Essence Blood on his forehead; why it was always his own explosion that completed the retrospect; whether his original timeline continued to develop after he lost it; and the ultimate question—"Why me?"

Wu Wang sighed deeply, "To struggle against the Heavenly Emperor is indeed endlessly fun."

The few young people gathered around the table and a middle-aged Sword Cultivator all looked at him with slightly admiring eyes.

The Sleep god, who knew the ins and outs, couldn't help but snort with laughter, "You would have exploded and been gone if you didn't fight, yet you find it endlessly fun."

Wu Wang grinned and did not retort, calmly changing the subject.

"Lin Qi, how is your father doing right now?"

"Alright."

Lin Qi's expression darkened a bit, and he said in a low voice, "Although Father looks a bit down on his luck, he's still spirited. Managing the Southeastern Region well for the Human Domain and leaving a way out is also a way to do justice to the officers and soldiers who followed him. For this, I must thank you, Master. If you hadn't taken the risk to go to the Lin Family, the Lin Family aside, tens of thousands of officers and soldiers might have died with grievances, and the Human Domain would have suffered needless losses of vitality."

"There's no need to thank me for that." Wu Wang waved his hand, saying, "We each took what we needed. If it hadn't been for General Lin Nuhao's assistance, it wouldn't have been easy to involve the Head Manager in the battle beforehand, which in general would result in far fewer casualties and injuries. Otherwise, it would mean that the war had started and casualties were aplenty, with the Head Manager reaping the Resentment of Living Beings through the Dao of Death. By then, it would have been too late."

Everyone nodded in agreement, but they had only a superficial understanding of the matter.

Ling Xiaolan gazed at Wu Wang's profile and said softly, "You should also take care of yourself. When you just came back, you were so weak."

Ji Mo chuckled beside him, "Look, Brother Wuwang, the Fairy Immortal is complaining about you."

Wu Wang hummed, sat up straight with composure, and his body exuded a strong scent of blood. His physique, cleansed by Divine Power, emitted a formidable aura. "Look, am I that weak?"

Ji Mo replied nonchalantly, "Just talking without action doesn't prove anything. And considering I'm already married, Brother Wuwang, you're all theory but hardly ever hold hands."

Just then, Lin Suqing floated over with several cups of tea and added some medicine to replenish vital energy to Wu Wang's cup. Although the Human Domain was rich in plants and herbs, there were only a few famous substances that could supplement one's energy.

Seeing this, Ji Mo snapped his folding fan in his palm and laughed heartily, reciting: "Goji is good, goji is grand, goji in your body makes you shout and stand! The old love in bed gets a vibrant new hue, the lampshade by the bed is swapped for one new! HAHAHA!"

Wu Wang's face darkened and he said to Lin Suqing, "Get me a regular one!"

Struggling to suppress her laughter, Suqing replied, "I've made plenty of this. I'll go pour a cup for Young Master Ji as well."

Ji Mo waved his hand grandly, "Hey, Miss Suqing, I really don't need one!"

"Heh," Lin Suqing looked Ji Mo up and down and, with a hint of an unexpressed thought and a slight downturn of her lips, went to a nearby inner cave to fetch a cup of goji berry tea for Ji Mo, with only two drops of tea added.

Ji Mo couldn't help but lament, "I'm speechless. Utterly speechless now."

Wu Wang smiled but said nothing, feeling quite comfortable, and said, "This is my home turf after all."

"You two." Ling Xiaolan blushed slightly and scolded, "If you continue talking like this in front of Senior Blue Bird and me, you'll see what happens."

The Blue Bird, who was cracking sunflower seeds, tilted its head, completely perplexed.

"Let's talk about serious matters." Wu Wang said, "Suqing, pass my order, have someone contact Yang Wudi, and try their best to invite Sanxian Daoist back to the Human Domain."

As he spoke, a faint light emanated from the ring on Wu Wang's finger, and a jade ring fell into his hand. The jade ring was plain as ever, with no Daoist charm or any trace of aura.

Ling Xiaolan stared at it for a while and saw that the jade ring was handed to her. After a moment's hesitation, she still reached out with her delicate hand and took the ring.

It was then that Ji Mo noticed that the Ling Xiaolan of today wasn't wearing gloves on those slender hands. Moreover, when she took her seat, her delicate feet were crossed beside her and her body was slightly leaning toward Wu Wang, a subconscious closeness...

Could the wedding feast be not far off now?

"This object has nothing special about it," Ling Xiaolan said softly, and handed the jade ring back to Wu Wang.

Wu Wang said, "Hmm, most likely, Senior Sanxian is just an ordinary cultivator who has made exceptional contributions to the way of Formations."

Xiao Jian Daoist laughed and said, "If that's the case, then even if it requires bestowing great enlightenment, it should help him achieve the Yuanxian Realm indeed."

"He is not willing." Wu Wang tapped the table with his fingers and continued, "This is the doubt that has always been in my heart. This senior intentionally avoids becoming an immortal and has also said... never mind. It's not appropriate to mention this matter to you all, as it is the senior's own secret. In any case, if we can bring this senior back to the Human Domain, all should be revealed. Lin Qi, do you plan to stay this time when you come back?"

"Teacher, I just came to express my gratitude," Lin Qi's expression slightly darkened. "No matter what, our Lin Family has betrayed the Human Domain and has no face to walk in the Human Domain anymore."

Wu Wang said, "That was your father's doing and has little to do with you."

"I cannot forgive my father, but he is still my father after all." Lin Qi sighed, "My mother didn't go to the Southeastern Region, and my Grandpa's family has already severed ties with us. My father is all alone, and ultimately, I can't bear to abandon him. I don't know what our Lin Family can do for the Human Domain to wash away these sins. And those soldiers who died unjustly, who initially wished to shine for the Human Domain, how can they not blame me."

Wu Wang gazed at Lin Qi's slightly bitter face and raised his hand to pat Lin Qi's shoulder. "Let's not think about these things today. Suqing, bring over a table and get the good wine I got from His Majesty, and fry up a few of our specialty dishes!"

In the midst of his call, Wu Wang suddenly realized he might need to find a few Maidens to do these chores. He couldn't have Suqing take care of these things every day. If Fairy Ling and Little Jingwei minded and wouldn't let me recruit Maidens, then getting a few loyal and devoted guards would also suffice, mainly to lend a hand when we have guests.

"Alright! Coming right up!" Lin Suqing called out in response and beckoned Dongfang Mumu to help inside the cavern.

But a light clatter was heard from the side, as two thick tomes fell to the ground and the Sleep god transformed into a beam of Liu Guang, vanishing from sight.

Wu Wang burst into boisterous laughter and bellowed for the Hissing Snake outside the door. The Hissing Snake, who had been meditating with closed eyes in the pavilion, rushed into the Sleep God Hall and dragged the Sleep god back in no time.

—He certainly hadn't used any power that didn't belong to the Sleep god's Divine Power.

THUD!

The familiar large gourd landed in front of the Sleep god, whose chubby round face was filled with misery.

A moment later, Ji Mo looked at the medicinal wine in front of him, brewed with dozens of highly nourishing ingredients, and his lips twitched. Suqing is really holding a grudge, isn't she! She's never going to let this go!

"Lin Suqing!" Young Master Ji's face turned menacing as he glared up at Lin Suqing. He was about to assert the airs of being the Ji Family's only scion and the son-in-law of the Sun Demolition Sect, only to see the fierce-looking Immortal Mu beside Lin Suqing.

Lin Suqing blinked, her pretty face written with innocence and harmlessness, and she smiled, "Young Master Ji, is there something you need?"

Ji Mo managed a smile that didn't quite meet his eyes, and in a gentle voice, said, "Miss Lin, this wine is truly excellent. Could you send a few more jars of it?"

"HAHAHA!" Wu Wang nearly rolled over laughing on the side.

Lin Suqing calmly agreed with a nod and discreetly winked at Wu Wang.

This was just:

The carefree young master teasing, the clever servant girl providing relief.

After three rounds of drinks, Wu Wang patted Ji Mo on the back, praising, "Le Yao has trained you well, Brother Ji."

Overcome with emotion, Ji Mo's tears flowed freely as he took a sip of the medicinal wine, no longer daring to retort sarcastically.

...

How blissful it is to be drunk just once in life, not coveting brocade cloths but craving only the cup.

Wu Wang's several months of self-cultivation nearly reverted due to a single binge—while under the influence, he rashly accompanied others in seclusion for cultivation and achieved a breakthrough in realm. However, his essence, qi, and spirit were not yet perfect. He nearly caused his breath to deviate, injuring his Primordial Spirit. Thankfully, Ling Xiaolan noticed in time and called out for the Grand Elder to intervene, temporarily sealing off Wu Wang's Dao Realm.

Practice has shown that disordered growth in Dao Realm can also cause harm to a cultivator's self. The journey of self-cultivation not only emphasizes Enlightenment and comprehension. To break through in Dao Realm, one must also consider their own condition.

Lin Qi and Ji Mo did not stay long. After half a month of playing around in Wu Wang's domain, they each bid farewell and left.

Now, both felt a significant pressure emanating from Wu Wang. Lin Qi was somewhat okay, as from the beginning of their 'diplomatic relations', he had always kept himself in a humble position. But Ji Mo watched, painfully aware, as Wu Wang went from an unserious young master of a primitive tribe in the Northern Wilderness to a high-ranking figure in the Human Domain. He felt extremely ashamed.

Fortunately, Ji Mo was very good at consoling himself. Although Brother Wuwang is making a splash out there, at home, he's still a virgin.

Such thoughts should not have been voiced, but people often spill their secrets when drunk... And when Ji Mo later drank, he actually blurted out this very thought. After speaking, he ran off at once, afraid that if he was slow, Wu Wang would slap him to the ground so hard he couldn't be pried off.

Once Ji Mo left, the entire atmosphere within the cave dwelling began to grow peculiar. Ling Xiaolan hid in the loft on the cliff for several days, not daring to show her face; the Blue Bird hid on Lin Suqing's shoulder, burying its head under its wing whenever it saw Wu Wang.

It was only Lin Suqing who calmly faced the situation, and took the opportunity to sew several mandarin duck quilts and some ordinary screens for the Young Master.

Seeing Wu Wang's increasing despondency, Lin Suqing could only sigh in her heart: Young Master, I can only help you this much.

She couldn't possibly knock the Young Master unconscious and use those secret techniques known only to the women of the Northern Wilderness clan, could she? Hmph, she cared about her reputation too!

However, they all didn't know that Wu Wang actually didn't care about these things. The reason for his despondency in recent days was due to news from the Southeastern Region: Sanxian Daoist adamantly refused to return.

Yang Wudi had exhausted all kind words, and even Old Snow Eagle had been invited by the Four Seas Pavilion to act as a mediator. Indeed, knowing how much Wu Wang valued Sanxian Daoist, they had tried every stratagem short of a honey trap, and had refrained from using force or any drastic measures. The Sanxian Daoist even took the trouble to write Wu Wang a letter, stating that he only wished for a life as carefree as the clouds and wild cranes, and all he could offer Wu Wang had long since been given.

Wu Wang reflected upon himself: why did he invite Sanxian Daoist to the Human Domain? First, it was to persuade Sanxian Daoist—through either improving his Dao Realm or extending his longevity with elixirs—to live a few more years. Second, it was to unravel the mysteries surrounding Sanxian Daoist.

Intuition told Wu Wang that the secrets Sanxian Daoist possessed were seemingly of utmost importance to the Human Domain and to him.

"If all else fails, I'll just make a trip myself—bring a few hundred experts at most, and keep as low a profile as possible," Wu Wang fiddled with the Jade Talisman in his hand, muttering to himself.

"Wuwang!"

A familiar booming voice surged in from outside the cave abode.

Wu Wang set down the communication Jade Talisman in his hand and rose to meet the visitor. It was none other than Xiao Jian Daoist, arriving in a hurry.

Wu Wang gestured an invitation, and Xiao Jian Daoist, relieved, promptly stepped forward. With a smile, Xiao Jian Daoist said, "There's something you should know. It's not clear in a Jade Talisman, and since I was on my way to the Southeast Division for official business, I took the opportunity to stop by. They're still waiting for me to give a lecture, so I had to rush over."

Wu Wang, smiling, gestured an invitation and led Xiao Jian Daoist to the desk to sit down. "What is it?"

"Lately, for some reason, disasters and calamities are receding everywhere. Although we can't yet say that the weather is perfect for harvests, unusual weather patterns have decreased significantly everywhere." Xiao Jian Daoist said gravely, "Furthermore, more than one adept has mentioned that the shackles of the Lifespan Dao seem to have loosened."

"Oh?" Wu Wang's eyes brightened, and the hem of his robe fluttered as he crossed his legs and chuckled, "So the rift between the Head Manager and Heaven Palace has such benefits? This is good news."

"Good news it is," Xiao Jian Daoist pondered for a moment, "but somebody apparently leaked information from an inside source, saying the Divine Power of the Heavenly Emperor and the gods of Heaven Palace will enter a period of decline."

A stratagem of feigning weakness?

However, Xiao Jian Daoist said, "This coincidentally aligns with a prophecy left by Emperor Fuxi. Heaven Palace might face its weakest era in the next twelve years. That's why Heaven Palace has been so eager to weaken the military power of the Human Domain. Don't rush; the Emperor has already confirmed this matter."

Wu Wang's crossed leg involuntarily uncrossed, his eyes filled with puzzlement. "What do you mean?"

"Now, the voices for an early northern campaign are growing louder." Xiao Jian Daoist sighed, "Previously, the Benevolent Emperor Pavilion, or rather the eight pavilions of the Human Emperor, was actually split into three factions, though subtly. One was the younger, more radical faction advocating for a northern campaign; another was made up of those who had lost their drive, mostly concerned with their own power and paving the way for their descendants—the domain maintenance faction. And then there was the faction that simply followed the Emperor's lead, unconcerned with these squabbles—the honest faction."

"You're with the northern campaign faction?"

"No, I'm of the honest faction," Xiao Jian Daoist said with an awkward smile, "although it seems that most of the northern campaign faction listens to me... In truth, these factions only represent their thoughts and preferences; everyone is loyal to the Human Domain and to the Emperor."

Wu Wang nodded slightly, sitting there deep in thought. Twelve years.

It was necessary to discuss this with the Emperor. Wu Wang said, "The Human Domain has been oppressed by Heaven Palace for so long; everyone is bursting with resentment. With things going so smoothly for the Human Domain recently, breaking Heaven Palace's schemes time and again, it's natural for calls for an early northern campaign to grow louder. But... can we win?"

Xiao Jian Daoist pondered for a moment, slightly shaking his head, "To be honest, our trump cards are all here in the original land of the South Wilderness. Going out to fight, it's going to be difficult."

"This matter may not be so simple," Wu Wang tapped his fingers on the table. "I will write a memorial and submit it, to see the Emperor's reaction. If the Emperor wishes for an early northern expedition, we needn't worry too much. The Emperor certainly wouldn't let the Human Domain waste its strength for nothing."

Xiao Jian Daoist showed a hint of a smile, saying, "Do let me know when you receive a response."

"Of course." Wu Wang gave Xiao Jian Daoist an eyebrow raise, and the two exchanged knowing smiles.

Meanwhile, unbeknownst to Wu Wang, in the inner cave more than thirty feet away, and on the cliff-hanging pavilion above, three women came to three drastically different decisions...

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