Chapter 541: Chapter 511: Soldiers Are Raised for a Thousand Days for Use in a Single Moment

"So, do you want Qingluo to know about this matter?"

As expected, the old lady immediately retorted upon hearing Wang Wu’s words.

People who love stirring trouble often speak in this manner.

Wang Wu thought for a moment, "Of course, I don’t want it to know. I currently need peace and seclusion; I don’t want to attract trouble."

"Then Qingluo won’t know. When this Spirit-Catching Ship was built, there was a small, unforeseen incident, resulting in an unnoticed cache. As long as you don’t misuse over one trillion of the Spiritual Qi, there won’t be any ripples."

"That’s for the best, but doesn’t the Frost Monarch know about these spies from the Dark Domain?"

"They know, but they can pretend not to. Would the people from the Dark Domain dare to ask if you know I planted spies here? The Dark Domain isn’t omnipotent."

"For instance, this time, Yu Sheng from the Mountain and Sea Immortal Alliance was hired by the Dark Domain to test you. Paired with Qingluo as a spy, both parties checking accounts would reveal your true worth."

"Fortunately, these issues were resolved."

"All resolved? How?"

Wang Wu quickly recalled, he hadn’t exposed much in front of Qingluo. Even during the moments of the Separation Yin Fire and Evil Wind, Qingluo wasn’t present.

"Very simply, using Yu Sheng’s hand, Qingluo was accidentally killed by the Cyan Silk Immortal Gu. The current Qingluo is fake."

"Qingxue did it?"

"Yes, she’s always been around."

"But isn’t she supposed to cultivate the Path of Sincerity?"

"Is cultivating the Path of Sincerity supposed to prevent killing?"

"True, but won’t the Hidden Origin Dark Domain suspect?"

"Let them suspect as much as they want. That’s what they do. If they didn’t, that would be strange. In reality, as long as you don’t run or defect, they won’t truly bother you. They’ll just list your name in the Breaking Realm Array, do you understand? They don’t need to know too much about your background, just that you qualify to enter the Breaking Realm Array."

"Of course, if they knew you deployed so many Miniature Heaven and Earth Needles on the Spirit-Catching Ship, turning it into a low-end version of the Great Wilderness Sin Prison Tower, they absolutely wouldn’t let you off."

"In short, that’s all I have to say. My original intention is to advise you to be more cautious in the future. I don’t want to scare you into hysteria or make any rash moves. The time for the Hidden Origin Divine Monarch to break through into Daluo might still be fifty thousand years away but could be extended to a hundred thousand years. He doesn’t want to fail either, he hopes for perfection. If he succeeds this time, our Hidden Origin Association will truly stabilize; we all would be loyal contributors, understand?"

"Sigh, I’m a bit weary, don’t disturb me if there’s nothing important, I might need to sleep for a few hundred years..."

"Oh, and by the way, not long ago, your beloved friend, called Xiong Shiliu, was bought by the Dark Domain, becoming a spy. Don’t be too shocked or saddened. The methods of the Dark Domain are such that anyone they target finds it hard to escape. Perhaps in the future, the Dark Domain might even approach you. Do you want to be this spy?"

"No way!"

Wang Wu refused without hesitation.

"Really? That’s quite a shame. Your cultivation of the Path of Deceit is practically made for this, tailored to create a spy. Why not try it!"

"I won’t try!"

"Then forget it, I’m tired..."

Finally, silence prevailed.

Wang Wu quietly waited for a long time, confirming that the old woman finally went to sleep.

Speaking of which, though slightly uncomfortable, gaining an additional Fake Primordial Spirit was still a profit for him.

This kind of old granny or grandpa by one’s side doesn’t drag down his cultivation prowess, nor consume his Mana or Qi Blood. There’s no need to worry about Divine Soul Divine Thought either, they don’t get paid, they bring their own provisions. All they need is a place to stay.

Where could you find such a wonderful deal!

Moreover, it’s something that can be passed down in the family.

In the future, if he has children, he would also extract a hundred strands of Divine Thought, refine them into a Fake Primordial Spirit, hide it within his child, occasionally playing the role of a cheat code grandpa.

However, this Fake Primordial Spirit refined is truly not him.

Just like this mother-in-law is not really the mother-in-law, the real one is already dead.

The one left is just a Fake Primordial Spirit.

It’s like an AI-trained simulated personality.

Of course, the Fake Primordial Spirit is much more powerful than AI, which often leads to the illusion that it’s real.

Next, Wang Wu cautiously activated thirty-six White Tiger Heaven and Earth Needles and thirty-six Vermilion Bird Heaven and Earth Needles.

As expected, he obtained a weak White Tiger Small Array Soul and Vermilion Bird Small Array Soul.

But they’re not for controlling the Spirit-Catching Ship. They function like radar units on a fighter jet, specifically providing better environments and relaying signals from the Great Wilderness Sin Prison Tower.

Wang Wu deliberately tested several times, and the results were good. Even during the grand eruption of the Vast Sea’s blazing tides in summer, the Spirit-Catching Ship could accurately and effectively complete the signal relay.

The specific effect is that as long as this Spirit-Catching Ship is within a million miles, he can use the Vermilion Bird Array Soul to mobilize the power of the Great Wilderness Sin Prison Tower.

It’s equivalent to gaining an extra trump card.

Afterwards, without much else to do, Wang Wu diligently fulfilled his duties as the Spirit-Catching Ship Chief, until half a year later, the Frost Monarch arrived.

And at first sight of the Frost Monarch, Wang Wu inexplicably felt a pang of heartache.

Because, despite only a century passing, she seemed somewhat aged.

Her aura was still overwhelmingly powerful, an authority not to be looked at directly, but the former brilliance was gone.

She used to like wearing white clothes, now replaced by a black robe. Her once full head of black hair now had traces of white.

Although her peerless beauty remained, it had become increasingly pale, easily evoking the phrase "a skeleton in a grave."

In stark contrast was the radiant Qingxue, brimming with vitality and energy, her gaze bright—

"Ahem! Wang Wu, you dare to be disrespectful upon seeing the honored Frost Monarch!"

Qingxue rebuked sharply, finally snapping Wang Wu out of his distraction. He had actually been lost in thought.

"Subordinate pays respects to the honored Frost Monarch, my failure to greet from afar is a grave offense!" Wang Wu hurriedly saluted.

"No need for excessive courtesy, you’ve done very well."

The Frost Monarch’s cold and authoritative gaze fell upon Wang Wu, making him feel as if he were plunged into an icy abyss, not daring to breathe.

"You shall accompany the observation this time; moreover, your commendable management of the Frost Domain in this period has been noted. I’ve informed the Hidden Origin Elder Council and you are promoted to a Seventh-Grade Elder of the Hidden Origin Association. After the observation, you may be stationed as a Sub-Pavilion Master. The once destroyed Dragon Head City has been rebuilt; you should strive for it."

"Understood!"

Wang Wu accepted the order modestly, at the same time confirming that within the Hidden Origin Association, or rather, the Frost Domain, things had essentially returned to their former state.

Just like when Baiyu served as the Chief of Dragon Head City, it also required going through a recruitment process.

Thinking of it, this buddy Baiyu, shouldn’t he have been released from prison by now?

Subsequently, the Frost Monarch said nothing more and headed to the front of the Spirit-Catching Ship, standing alone and gazing into the distance, their thoughts unknown.

Wang Wu and Qingxue exchanged glances and went to one side to exchange information.

"This time upon my return, I completed the final formalities and officially became one of the direct disciples of Master. From now on, I must continue to fulfill my duties without exception; additionally, Master has agreed to our marriage. If you are appointed as Sub-Pavilion Master next, I will accompany you on your duties."

"Isn’t competition still necessary? Why do you make it sound as if it’s already certain?"

Wang Wu laughed and said.

"It’s merely a formality. However, being appointed as a Sub-Pavilion Master has always been a lucrative position due to the need to connect and transport some materials from Outer Heaven, which is quite profitable. Moreover, there’s the Hidden Origin Bell. Controlling a Hidden Origin Bell greatly assists our Taiyi Legion in Outer Heaven."

"Thus, competition can sometimes be fierce, depending on luck. Also, don’t be too lackadaisical; the various departments of the Hidden Origin Association undergo an evaluation every five hundred years. Those who perform well receive rewards, while underperformers face penalties. Those found unsatisfactory face warnings. Anyone who fails to improve after three warnings is either thrown into the Great Wilderness Sin Prison or awaits expulsion from the Hidden Origin Association."

"Now, there are only more than three hundred years left until the next evaluation."

"Can I opt out of being this Sub-Pavilion Master?"

"No, according to the rules of the Hidden Origin Association, Elders of Eighth Grade and above must enter the formation. Take this with you; this is the Array Talisman and Identity Jade Talisman you must carry at all times. If not carried for more than three years, consider it a warning!"

At this point, Qingxue handed a Hidden Origin Association Jade Talisman to Wang Wu. Of course, he was familiar with this item; he had been issued one when stationed at Dragon Head City, but it was confiscated after he committed a crime and ended up in the Sin Prison.

Holding this item again now, he felt a wave of emotions.

The benefits and privileges of being a Seventh-Grade Elder in the Hidden Origin Association are quite high.

Assuming it’s not about cheering for the Hidden Origin Divine Monarch after fifty thousand or a hundred thousand years, it’s rather satisfactory. Just the annual salary + bonuses amount to a billion Spiritual Qi.

Additionally, there are various permissions to mobilize the Hidden Origin Bell.

Really, it’s pretty good.

So, raising soldiers for a thousand days to use them at a critical moment, the Hidden Origin Divine Monarch’s method isn’t wrong.

Being able to live an extra fifty thousand years is also quite nice. Moreover, what if this time the Hidden Origin Divine Monarch really succeeds in breaking through to Daluo?

Indeed, we must think positively.

Anyway, giving one’s all, giving everything is necessary, but finding a way to hold some cards... forget it, what’s the point of holding back; it’s best to go all out. What if this little bit of power could help the Hidden Origin Divine Monarch succeed in the breakthrough!

Wang Wu and Qingxue chatted in the corner, while more Taiyi from the Frost Domain gradually arrived aboard the Spirit-Catching Ship.

Among them were Zhuang Bufei, Feng Muhai, Qu Shenglian, and even Shuang Liuyun, Xu Taiping, Bailu, and Baiyu, totaling about fifty plus Taiyi.

"Wasn’t it said that only ten would go?"

"That was said to ensure a minimum of ten. This observation ceremony is essentially an exercise in boosting morale and demonstrating loyalty, so this time, out of the Frost Domain’s 572 Taiyi, aside from those in critically important positions that can’t attend personally, basically all are here, totaling 565 Taiyi, all must go."

Qingxue stated naturally, awakening Wang Wu to the realization.

Because in the early and middle stages of the Hidden Origin Association’s establishment, it needed to remain low-key, especially since the Hidden Origin Divine Monarch’s failed breakthrough, though he saved his life, injuries were inevitable.

Thus, after recuperating for over two hundred thousand years, the Hidden Origin Divine Monarch’s power has returned to its peak, so at this time, they need not fear the high-levels discovering the truth.

They laid their cards on the table!

Just shy of explicitly stating it outright.

If you follow me in Breaking the Realm, success makes you great heroes, and even if you fail, at least your family, descendants, and powers will still survive, because Breaking the Realm only requires Taiyi, not Earth Immortals or below.

But if you intend to escape, I’m sorry, your nine clans will be exterminated!

How to choose?

Does it even require choosing!

Even Wang Wu wouldn’t think of escaping.

Take a gamble!

What’s the big deal.

The only thing the major internal factions of the Hidden Origin Association need to do is to grow, expand, and require more resources, nurturing more Taiyi. As long as the base is large enough, success is assured.

This is also the source power behind the insane competition within the various factions of the Hidden Origin Association!

Being passive is a dead end; only by going full steam ahead is there a glimmer of hope!