In the profound starry sky, the Goddess stood silently, her eyes slightly open. A strand of her hair drifted from her side and merged into the disk she held in her palm.

The disk burst forth with beams of light, and a red glow descended upon the land…

「In the Northern Wilderness, about three hundred miles north of the Bear Hug Clan's Royal Court.」

On a gentle slope, Wu Wang sat in a carriage, with a row of Priests standing behind him, followed by rows of sturdy wolf riders.

The atmosphere was originally somewhat tense until a SLURP sound came from the jade straw at Wu Wang's lips.

Lin Suqing asked, "Young Master, what are we waiting for here?"

"An ore deposit."

Wu Wang spoke calmly and placed the glass cup in his hand onto the low table beside him.

Sitting on the other side of the low table, Ling Xiaolan was, of course, completely baffled.

"It's coming."

Wu Wang snapped his fingers. The entire sky suddenly turned blood-red. A fiery meteor rushed downward, and concentric circles spread out between Heaven and Earth…

A familiar entrance, a familiar scene.

The difference was that when this Huge Beast plunged from the sky, rousing and spirited music sounded from behind Wu Wang.

The Priests and warriors looked towards Wu Wang, their gazes filled with admiration.

The Young Master had not only precisely predicted the landing spot of the Huge Beast of Blessing.

He had even pinpointed the exact moment of the Huge Beast of Blessing's arrival!

This would be impossible unless he was favored by the Star God!

Wu Wang flicked his sleeves. He and the Priests behind him, as if by magic, each produced a pair of simple sunglasses made of obsidian and put them on in unison.

The Huge Beast impacted the ground. A mushroom cloud rose in the distance, and a wave of heat swept across Heaven and Earth.

However, as the heat wave erupted, a figure appeared before the mammoth.

This was a middle-aged Daoist with white hair and a tall crown, wearing a green robe. He was surrounded by a faint Immortal Light, standing still amidst the surging waves of air like a rock steadfast against the storm.

He held an imaginary Longsword in his right hand, and his eyes slowly closed.

In this moment, he melded with Heaven and Earth, and a peerless sharpness infused the world.

The sword intent burst forth with a flash of cold light. The Daoist stepped forward. He seemed to have taken only one step but inexplicably appeared behind the Huge Beast, calmly performing a flourish with his sword.

The Huge Beast's long trunk coiled as if to touch the heavens, but its massive body slowly lay down, ending its wicked life before it could take half a step.

Wu Wang raised his hand, then lowered it. The music from behind intensified. One by one, the Priests began to pray, and hordes of wolf riders wielding Weapons rushed forward.

They had to go through the motions and then proclaim that after a hard fight, the Bear Hug Clan had successfully received the Star God's blessing.

The main purpose of these strong men was actually to 'protect the scene' externally and, internally, to mine quickly, securing the star ore veins transformed from the Star God's hair.

As gratitude for Xiao Jian Daoist's action, Wu Wang had already given him the top-quality materials needed to forge a divine sword.

From now on, nothing is a problem as long as it can be solved with ore!

"Do I need to take action against the Big Wave Tribe?"

Xiao Jian Daoist floated down from the air, his gaze burning as he looked at Wu Wang.

He was a little embarrassed to admit it, but he actually... could also dual-wield swords.

This future Pavilion Master of the Benevolent Emperor Pavilion said solemnly, "When I struck just now, I found that this Huge Beast was truly not weak. Had I not made a breakthrough previously, I'm afraid I wouldn't have been able to cut through its tough shell. The teacher of Xing Tian is indeed powerful, but he always lacks some sharpness, unlike my fierce assault."

Wu Wang smiled and said, "The Star God's blessing for the Big Wave Tribe is three months from now. We need to wait for... our Priests to recover. If you, Daoist brother, wish to go there, then go ahead."

Ling Xiaolan asked, "Is the Star God's blessing purely a disaster?"

"For a clan, indeed it is a disaster," Wu Wang looked towards the mammoth, tilting his head slightly. "Look, its corpse is beginning to change now."

Fairy Ling exclaimed, "Turning into stone? The flesh can't be eaten?"

"Where do you think that Stars ore core sword I brought to the Human Domain came from?"

Xiao Jian Daoist paused for a moment, then suddenly turned to look at the Huge Beast's corpse and then up into the deep blue sky.

The Daoist laughed, "The Star God… also has such benefits?"

"Benefits? Hardly!"

Lin Suqing sighed and said, "In the past blessings, those ferocious beasts would be stuck in the ground, unable to move. We had to gather nearly half of the Northern Wilderness's experts and fought hard for so long before we were able to kill that Zhu Huai."

Wu Wang said, "Daoist brother, instruct the Four Seas Pavilion to prepare sufficient materials for exchange. They can set out from the Human Domain now and come to the Mining Alliance here to collect Stars ore. This time, we can give the Human Domain a larger share."

"Very well."

Xiao Jian Daoist immediately took out a communication Jade Talisman.

To use a transmission Jade Talisman, one must infuse immortal power into it. The Jade Talisman would then fly through the air, albeit with a certain distance limitation, and is quite common.

A communication Jade Talisman, also known as a messaging Jade Talisman, enables "real-time intercom" and "instant messaging." However, it is expensive to produce, tends to break down after a few uses, and is rarely used. For example, it was used in the original meetings of the four head halls of the Ten Evils Hall.

Shortly after, Xiao Jian Daoist finished sending the message and then frowned as he walked over.

He said, "Wu Wang, there is something I need to tell you."

Wu Wang yawned and said in a soft voice, "Please speak, Daoist brother."

"Dongfang Mumu has not returned to the Human Domain."

Xiao Jian Daoist said, "You've been asleep for more than two years, and there has been no news of Dongfang Mumu. The Four Seas Pavilion has searched everywhere, yet her whereabouts remain unknown. She didn't carry any messaging Jade Talismans, which really causes some worry."

"I'll have my mother help search for her," Wu Wang said. "Mumu must have found a place to play around, don't worry too much... Has there been any news of that female Heavenly Immortal? Was she really captured by Heaven Palace?"

"Heaven Palace has reported that the Young Master did not bring anyone back."

Lin Suqing also said, "Mumu can sometimes be forgetful. I wasn't worried until you mentioned it, Senior, but now I can't help feeling concerned."

"Let's head back; I'm somewhat tired."

Wu Wang coughed weakly a few times, looking a bit pale.

Indeed, controlling his Star God avatar to shed hair was 'physical labor' for Wu Wang at this moment.

Ling Xiaolan took out her Jade Flute and gently played it. Wu Wang's spirits were immediately soothed, and he lay back on the ferocious beast's pelt, gazing at the blue sky and white clouds.

The wind of the Northern Wilderness was like the soft waistband of the women in the Human Domain: intoxicating to the senses, tempting to touch yet impossible to grasp.

Xiao Jian Daoist sat on a white cloud, floating above the carriage, admiring the unique beauty of the Northern Wilderness.

Suddenly he looked down and asked, "Wu Wang, by walking around the Northern Wilderness so ostentatiously like this, could I attract the attention of the Star God?"

"Ah..."

Wu Wang leisurely replied, "She doesn't care."

"Doesn't care?"

"The Star God is gravely injured and slumbering, and true authority has fallen into the hands of the Sun Ritual and the Star God Cult."

Wu Wang waved his hand, clearly too lazy to explain further. "Daoist brother, as long as you do not harm the people of the Northern Wilderness, the Sun Ritual members, out of respect for my mother, will turn a blind eye."

Xiao Jian Daoist laughed and said, "Truly... heavenly tactics."

However, Wu Wang just raised his eyebrows, his eyes squinting as he smiled.

With no hidden dangers or worries back home, life is truly comfortable.

...

Regarding the investigation of Dongfang Mumu's whereabouts, Wu Wang entrusted it to his mother midway.

As the Sun Star fell behind the mountains of the West Sea and the Moon Star had yet to reveal itself, Cang Xue raised the Star God Scepter in her hand and invoked the power of the Stars between Heaven and Earth. In just a moment, she sent a reply to Wu Wang.

Just after Cang Xue's message, Wu Wang sat behind a low table, unable to come back to his senses for a while.

How did Immortal Mu manage it?

To forsake the path of cultivation, ignore the bustling Human Domain, and leisurely raise crabs in such a remote and desolate place as the North Sea...

Raising crabs?

Most likely, she was raising crabs not far from where that giant crab lived.

Immortal Mu's idea was probably 'local waters breed local crabs,' and perhaps there she could cultivate a second or third giant crab.

Wu Wang hastily sent a Heavenly Immortal from the Xuan Nu Sect to check on her. After finding Dongfang Mumu, the Heavenly Immortal threatened her with exercise books to coax her back.

Dongfang Mumu surely didn't come back empty-handed.

She brought back most of the crabs she had raised over the past two years, reaping a great harvest.

She also brought back the 'missing' female Heavenly Immortal, easing a small worry in Wu Wang's heart.

Luckily, that female Immortal was of the Heavenly Immortal Realm. Having stayed in the Storage Spirit Bag for more than two years, she emerged lively and energetic, though completely disoriented and smelling of the sea all over.

This female Heavenly Immortal had not been taken by Heaven Palace...

Wu Wang felt a mix of emotions and sighed, "So, my struggle against Heaven Palace was all for nothing."

Ling Xiaolan said with a smile, "It's great that nothing happened."

"Actually, it was a blessing in disguise," Wu Wang said. "We're back just in time to run into Heaven Palace looking for trouble here."

Everyone immediately showed a touch of curiosity.

But Wu Wang calmly changed the subject, his eyes shifting to Dongfang Mumu, who was carrying a fishing net, her trouser legs rolled up.

The latter shivered and threw the Magic Treasure fishing net in front of Wu Wang.

"Quizmaster! This is for you! A gift!"

"Hmm," Wu Wang nodded and said in a gentle voice, "Suqing, go steam these for everyone. Let's have a Hundred Crabs Feast tonight and invite the long-lived elders of the Royal Court to a meal."

"Got it!"

Lin Suqing agreed enthusiastically, her eyebrows creased as she dragged the fishing net. Dongfang Mumu volunteered to help, somewhat guilt-ridden, fearing that Wu Wang might scold her.

That night, Wu Wang savored the plump crab legs, enjoying the 'vigorous' dances of the clan's maidens, their bodies gently swaying to the rhythms of the music.

In the open space in front of the tent, the ground was filled with white-haired elders of the clan.

At that moment, the faces of these elder gentlemen were full of enjoyment, clearly finding pleasure in the scene before them.

Then, an old granny gave him, the Young Master, some feedback, complaining that the current ways of the clan were unsatisfactory. The girls all favored slender waists and thin legs, and they'd complain of fatigue after carrying a ferocious beast of over a thousand jin for even a short while.

As the Young Master, Wu Wang could only nod repeatedly, promising to later initiate a clan-wide campaign to encourage eating hearty portions of meat and strengthening their physiques.

He began to discreetly offer toasts to Ling Xiaolan.

Ling Xiaolan sat upright to the side, taking just a tiny sip each time she raised her cup, the smile on her lips carrying a rather profound meaning.

He hoped to see her hopping around.

That's absolutely not happening in the Northern Wilderness.

The joyful noise of the feast was at its peak when Immortal Mu dawdled over from nearby and sat behind Wu Wang, whispering, "Quizmaster, I have a few things I need to report to you."

Wu Wang smiled and asked, "What matters? Why come to me with a report?"

"Because you are the Hall Master," Immortal Mu replied, "and you always have great ideas. It's always better to tell you than someone else."

Thereupon, Immortal Mu recounted the three things she had personally witnessed to Wu Wang.

The first matter concerned two high-level practitioners from the Hundred Races who ventured deep into the North Sea. After lying in wait for half a month, they suddenly used a large drum that shook Heaven and Earth, causing a violent upheaval.

Wu Wang raised his eyebrows and said in a voice transmission, "Your intelligence is invaluable!"

"Really?"

Immortal Mu's eyes shone brightly.

Wu Wang laughed and said, "A conspiracy from Heaven Palace two years ago has been unveiled by your few words!"

Immortal Mu pouted and rolled her eyes. "If it's useless, just say so. But there's a second matter!"

"What is it?"

Immortal Mu fumbled in her sleeve and produced a piece of cloth, handing it to Wu Wang.

"This was given to you by that Witch."

Dongfang Mumu transmitted,

"I met her half a year ago. She was riding a unicorn arowana, swimming around in the sea. She played with that giant crab for a while, and then found me on the shore.

She said she named herself Nu Chou.

Though she has obtained a God position in Heaven Palace and will henceforth patrol the Four Seas and aid the distressed souls of beings encountered there, she will not participate in Heaven Palace's battles.

She is very grateful for what you did for her that day. Kindness is the most precious thing to our Hundred Races. If you need her assistance in the future, simply burn this cloth by the seaside, and she will appear before you.

This piece was torn from her sleeve."

Wu Wang nodded slowly and solemnly took the piece of cloth, placing it within the Yin and Yang ring.

Dongfang Mumu smiled and said, "She also taught me how to raise crabs."

"Oh? How do you raise them?"

"You fence off an area by the sea, regularly feed the crabs, and set up rocky dens and the like..."

Immortal Mu said in frustration, "But when I asked her how to grow the crabs so big, she couldn't give a concrete answer."

Wu Wang pondered for a moment before saying, "That giant crab must be a ferocious beast created by Heaven Palace or some Innate God, perhaps using the Ten Evil Gods' approach to resolve the issue of remnant souls in the Four Seas. It actually isn't very vicious; it must have grown used to a carefree life in the North Sea. What's the third matter?"

"Can I take Suqing to live at the Four Seas Pavilion's main pavilion for a few years?"

Immortal Mu watched Wu Wang's expression attentively, ready to change her request if Wu Wang showed annoyance.

Wu Wang laughed and replied, "Aren't you here to protect me?"

"You're not short on experts by your side; even the Saintess from the Xuan Nu Sect is here," Immortal Mu murmured. "If I don't help Suqing improve her cultivation now, she's going to struggle to stay by your side."

Wu Wang frowned and said, "She's currently responsible for taking care of my daily needs. Why would I disparage her for her low cultivation?"

"She feels the pressure herself," Immortal Mu huffed. "Just say whether you agree or not!"

Wu Wang responded indifferently, "Then let her come and ask for leave herself. If she asks, I'll grant it."

Immortal Mu's face showed her conflict as she stood up, patted her knees, and hopped and skipped into a large tent not far away.

In no time, Lin Suqing hastened over, a touch of urgency in her manner.

"Young Master, don't listen to Mumu's nonsense. I really don't want to go to the Four Seas Pavilion's main pavilion..."

"Hall Master!"

Xiao Jian Daoist called out. Suddenly, a flash of sword light appeared beside Wu Wang as the Daoist materialized.

He looked down at Wu Wang, anger evident in his eyes, and transmitted, "There's trouble. We may need to head back quickly!"

...

The sudden departure caused a flurry of activity throughout the clan.

The old father always had a few complaints, lamenting that Wu Wang was always out and about, and when he returned to the Northern Wilderness, it was just to have a long sleep.

Cang Xue was reluctant to see Wu Wang leave for the Human Domain, but Wu Wang's words, "Cultivating in the Human Domain can also bring more enlightenment," caused Cang Xue to cease her persuasions.

Wu Wang's path was ultimately one that he must walk on his own.

This trip, Wu Wang indeed made a trivial contribution toward stabilizing his hometown.

But he did not publicize it, nor did he speak to anyone about the Star God's body becoming his avatar, keeping it a secret shared between mother and son.

As long as he bathed in starlight, Wu Wang could always "link" to the Star Dao and return through it to the Star God.

How to help the Star God's body recover from its injuries would be a matter of concern for Cang Xue.

With Lady Cang Xue presiding over the Northern Wilderness, and Heaven Palace temporarily having no concerns about it, the overall situation there had become quite clear. Wu Wang could now focus his attention on the Human Domain.

As for when his mother would make her move, and when she would open the Heaven and Earth Seal, that was for his mother to worry about.

Wu Wang would choose to observe from the sidelines, pretending he hadn't entered the Star God's body, as if everything was the same as before he returned to the Northern Wilderness.

Wu Wang could clearly sense that, due to his arrival, his mother's convictions had begun to waver, and the situation in the Great Wilderness had become even more unpredictable as a result.

But one thing was certain—the Human Domain's chances were growing, while the potential crises facing Heaven Palace were increasing.

It was simply because Wu Wang himself was siding with the Human Domain.

「Under the cover of night, the Flying Shuttle headed south.」

Another figure had joined them inside—it was none other than Immortal Mu, sitting in Lin Suqing's lap.

Xiao Jian Daoist sat by Wu Wang's side, holding a Jade Talisman, and was detailing the situation to Wu Wang. Summed up in one sentence:

[Heaven Palace has made moves against the mortals of the Human Domain.]

"Qiong Qi was pursued by us for half a year and has still not shown restraint.

Several of the Ten Evil Gods have revealed their Divine Skills at the border of the Human Domain, targeting those mortals with unfathomable motives. Now, dozens of large cities and over a million mortals have been afflicted."

After pondering for a moment, Wu Wang spoke slowly, "What immediate effect would the death and injury of mortals have on the Human Domain?"

Xiao Jian Daoist hesitated for a moment, then said with a wry smile, "Well... it would make us even angrier?"

Ling Xiaolan spoke softly, "If they are looking at the long term and want to reduce the number of Cultivators in the Human Domain, then striking at mortals could make sense. Could it be they want to cultivate some kind of ferocious souls?"

Lin Suqing also said, "No matter what, mortals do not have a major impact on the Human Domain's combat power."

"About this..."

Just as Wu Wang was about to expand his thoughts to analyze the situation, his Dao heart suddenly felt a sensation.

In the unseen, it was as if someone was calling his name;

Vaguely, he seemed to see a golden gate shimmering before him.

Wu Wang signaled for the others to be on high alert and closed his eyes to meditate in his seat, seeking inner peace.

Is it... someone calling for the Star God?

After a brief contemplation, Wu Wang's Spiritual Mind entered the Star Dao, and almost instantly, he was transported to where the Star God was.

The agony of severe injuries and an overwhelming sense of fatigue washed over him, but he had adapted to it after a few times and could barely maintain consciousness.

Before him, there appeared to be a golden gate, from which a sliver of a gap revealed the silhouettes of dozens of luminous figures.

What is this?

'The Divine Court of Heaven Palace.' Such an understanding arose in Wu Wang's heart.

As he was about to return his Spiritual Mind to his body, a familiar Divine Thought came through the crevice of the gate.

Indeed, it was the Divine Thought of the Young Master.

"Today's Divine Court meeting, hosted by my elder brother, the Head Manager, will discuss the Seven Calamities of the South Wilderness."

The Seven Calamities of the South Wilderness?

Is Heaven Palace preparing to strike a deadly blow against the Human Domain?

Wu Wang hesitated slightly, but then a profound realization dawned on him, and he understood the rules of the Gods of Heaven Palace.

The so-called Divine Court meeting involved Divine Thoughts communicating with each other through the resonance of the Great Dao. Identity recognition also relied on the Great Dao.

If that's the case...

The thought of moving forward arose in his heart, and in the next instant, he appeared in front of the golden gate.

The incarnation he revealed was the same Innate Dao Body he had seen when the Star God had deceived him previously!

But this illusion was an extension of his own intent. As he stepped through the golden gate, it turned into an indistinct silver luminescence and materialized in a corner on the left side of the Divine Court.

The entire Divine Court fell silent.

Then, one after another, blurred figures immediately turned towards Wu Wang, bowing their heads in greeting.

"Greetings, Star God."

"We haven't felt Your Great Dao in so many tens of thousands of years. Your well-being is truly the most joyful news for us in recent tens of thousands of years."

"Sir, has Your injury improved?"

"Star God," the Divine Thought of the Young Master showed a faint ripple, "I had not expected You to take an interest in such a meeting."

Wu Wang: ...

The more I say, the more mistakes I'll make.

He hummed calmly and made his way back to his own gate, where a silver-plated throne emerged. The Divine Thought he transmitted through his Great Dao now carried a hint of impatience.

"Proceed with your discussion."

I'll just casually listen in.

...

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