Great Wilderness City, considered a famous city in the Cultivation Realm, an ancient city with a long history and deep foundations, is also the sanctuary of the Mang Mountain Ancient Bear Race.

Under normal circumstances, Wang Wu never planned to set foot here in his lifetime.

But now, it has become his lifeline.

However, when he arrived outside Great Wilderness City, he discovered that Taiyi and Earth Immortals from all directions had been stopped and were not allowed to get within three thousand miles of Great Wilderness City.

Could it be that Great Wilderness City has a Half-step Daluo?

That's impossible; the core lineage of the Mang Mountain Ancient Bears has already been taken away, and those in power now are all from collateral lines.

Currently, nearly three hundred Taiyi and over five thousand Earth Immortals have gathered outside, mostly abandoning their own cities to seek refuge in Great Wilderness City, only to be refused entry by the city's rulers.

At this moment, directly above Great Wilderness City, a mass of black vortexes rose straight to the sky, with faint roars of giant bears coming from within, causing everyone, including Wang Wu, to feel dizzy and disoriented.

This was actually an Eternal Firm Immortal Artifact capable of attacking the Divine Soul.

"I emphasize once again, from today onward, Great Wilderness City is closing its doors and engaging in seclusion, ignoring external affairs. Do not linger here, lest you are caught and unable to escape!"

A rough voice rang out from the city.

This statement immediately sparked a chorus of curses, and some Taiyi attempted to persuade with kind words, but to no avail.

The next moment, from the black vortex above Great Wilderness City, a giant bear phantom at least ten thousand miles high suddenly emerged with a roaring growl, causing everyone's heart to race and their Divine Souls to feel as if they were shattering.

Many Earth Immortals even fainted directly.

Wang Wu was shaken back three thousand miles but suffered no harm.

Good heavens, the Eternal Firm Immortal Artifact in Great Wilderness City is terrifying indeed?

It's no wonder they refuse entry to the Taiyi and Earth Immortals coming from all directions; they don't need them!

"These foolish bears will regret it one day. Everyone, we shouldn't waste time arguing with them here; let's head to the Profound Celestial Sect's mountain gate and let them uphold justice!"

"Don't even think about it; we just came from the Profound Celestial Sect's mountain gate yesterday, and their entire mountain gate has been moved away, including Cyan Cloud Sect too. In fact, now in the entire Eastern Cultivation Realm, the only super city left capable of fighting the Spirit-Catching Ship is Great Wilderness City."

"Alas, what should we do?"

"Everyone, listen to me. I am Song Guangming, the Sub-Pavilion Master of the Black Domain of the Hidden Origin Association, currently managing a small sub-pavilion town twenty thousand miles north of Great Wilderness City, with a Second-Grade Hidden Origin Bell. I believe it's better to rely on ourselves than others. United we are strong; sitting here receiving rejections is pointless!"

A familiar voice rang out. Hey, Song Guangming of the Black Domain, the Holy Knight under the Black Emperor, was actually stuck on this side.

"Cut the crap, your little sub-pavilion isn't even as good as our city; instead of going to you, it's better to come to our Season City of the Vast Sea Immortal Alliance!"

Immediately someone mocked. Actually, everyone present wasn't doing badly, but the enemy this time was just too formidable.

"We must unite, everyone. This is not the time to think of saving one's own skin. What Daoist Guangming said is not wrong. There are over three hundred Taiyi and thousands of Earth Immortals present. Do we want to fight, or will we just crumble like a loose sandpile? We must unite!"

A Taiyi with a loud voice shouted, but even after shouting many times, no one responded.

Everyone understood the rationale, but no one wanted to be the first to stand up!

This had nothing to do with morality or anything else.

Unless there is a powerful existence that can bring everyone together, it will remain just a pile of scattered sand.

For a moment, everyone looked at one another in silence; they were all smart people, unwilling to engage in useless talk!

"Daoist Guangming, are you willing to sell your Hidden Origin Bell?"

Wang Wu suddenly spoke.

Oh?

Everyone's gaze swiftly turned to him, curious that someone still wanted to acquire a city at this time.

If you want one, go back; there are more than a dozen abandoned empty cities.

Even Song Guangming was stunned; in fact, he himself had abandoned his city and fled.

"Daoist, are you kidding?"

"Of course, I'm not kidding. Although your small town isn't great, it has one very good point: it's only two hundred thousand miles from Great Wilderness City. Consider this: when the Spirit-Catching Ship comes again, will it attack this small town first or Great Wilderness City?"

"This distance is enough for Great Wilderness City to stab them in the back. Even though those foolish bears in Great Wilderness City claim they're closing their doors and won't care about outside affairs, they're fools. But do you think the Spirit-Catching Ship will believe them?"

With this statement from Wang Wu, the Taiyi's eyes all brightened up; it seemed to make sense.

"But that's not enough, right? Daoist, do you have any other clever plans? Just say it. At this point, if your strategy is feasible, we can group together with you and form a new Immortal Alliance for mutual protection!"

"Right, right, I completely agree. We should form our own Immortal Alliance!"

Many less powerful Taiyi nodded in agreement, while those stronger Taiyi either sneered or remained silent.

Things weren't that simple.

At this moment, Wang Wu shook his head and said sincerely, "Everyone, I have no clever plans; I just have a bit of power."

"A bit of power? It's rare to hear someone say that at this time. May I know your esteemed name?"

Immediately, a Taiyi asked.

Wang Wu cupped his hands, "No need for formalities. I was once called Lu Ming, later renamed Lu Tong, and now, I've reincarnated and am cultivating again, now renamed Lu Wuchang!"

"Nonsense! I saw Lu Wuchang from the Frost Domain a hundred years ago. How could you possibly be Lu Wuchang?" A Taiyi immediately rebuked.

Wang Wu smiled without arguing. The reason he claimed Lu Wuchang's name wasn't for this group to hear; he directly looked at Song Guangming!

"Song Guangming, listen to the order, hand over the Control Jade Talisman of the Hidden Origin Bell!"

"Ah, this—if you want it, I'll give it to you. Why impersonate someone else's name, Daoist friend? I also saw Lu Wuchang three hundred years ago."

Song Guangming felt a bit helpless but simply tossed the Control Jade Talisman of the Hidden Origin Bell to Wang Wu.

In this situation, a small town is worthless.

With the Control Jade Talisman in hand, Wang Wu didn't hesitate. The Wind and Fire Spirit Pill instantly activated, and in a second, he was twenty thousand miles away.

This move left the group of Taiyi thoughtful.

Because this was at least the strength of the Taiyi Sixth Tier.

Unfortunately, it seems to be of no use.

Against the Spirit-Catching Ship, they've seen examples of Taiyi Sixth Tier being overwhelmed head-on.

However, if there really is nowhere else to go, then this Hidden Origin Town is not the last choice.

After all, being twenty thousand miles away from Great Wilderness City is indeed an unignorable condition.

But until the end, no one wants to go. Everyone is waiting, observing, not willing to waste their precious chips, preferring to vanish into the mountains than be tied down by a city.

On a day when the Twenty-four Solar Terms are intercepted, and Spiritual Qi is significantly reduced, conserving the limited Spiritual Qi at hand is wise, naturally.

In short, in extraordinary times, Spiritual Qi reigns.

Thus, when Wang Wu arrived at Hidden Origin Town and looked back, no one had followed.

But that's normal. At this stage, due to the blockade of the Immortal Array, the Yin and Yang Qi within the Cultivation Realm is disrupted, the Nine Heavens Passage closed, and the convenience of instantly knowing worldly matters is no longer available.

It's nearly impossible for anyone at this moment to know that the Spirit-Catching Ship has already been destroyed.

Including the half-step Daluo, at that time, the Spirit-Catching Ship was more than five hundred million miles directly away from the blocked Immortal Array. Theoretically, it would be known after three days.

Of course, Wang Wu can't be sure if there's an exception.

If so, he can only consider himself unlucky and find a way to slip into Great Wilderness City.

On the contrary, he has a three-day buffer period, capable of accomplishing many things.

Currently, this Hidden Origin Town was nearly devoid of people, except for some mortal elders unwilling to leave, essentially making it an empty city.

However, everything in the town remains intact, especially the Hidden Origin Bell.

Wang Wu activated it, and a Divine Bell's phantom rose, with a melodious bell chime resonating. 𝙛𝓻𝒆𝓮𝒘𝙚𝙗𝒏𝙤𝙫𝓮𝒍.𝓬𝒐𝙢

But he frowned because this Second-Grade Hidden Origin Bell could barely exert the power of an Eighth Grade.

It wasn't damaged; it was a lack of signal. Significant amounts of Yin and Yang Qi had been drawn away by the Daluo, and now further disrupted by the blocked Immortal Array, the Zhenyuan Tower's power can barely project.

Perhaps in the Western Cultivation Realm, the situation would be much better, but in the Eastern Cultivation Realm, this is just a chicken rib.

"So this Bright Song Knight is full of hot air!"

Wang Wu quipped, having made up his mind, he crushed the Control Jade Talisman with a crackle, and disconnected the Hidden Origin Bell from the Zhenyuan Tower. Why keep it if the signal is bad!

Except for this, this Second-Grade Eternal Firm Hidden Origin Bell is still exceptionally outstanding.

Provided he could find a source of substantial power input.

For instance, the Great Wilderness Sin Prison Tower where Qingxue is currently in seclusion is an excellent choice.

But now Wang Wu doesn't have the Vermilion Bird Array Soul, making it difficult to borrow.

Moreover, he wouldn't do that, as it would expose Qingxue!

Thus—

"If you are Lu Wuchang, then guess who I am?"

A stranger's voice suddenly called from outside the town. Wang Wu turned to see a grey-clad middle-aged man standing quietly, seemingly a Taiyi Sixth Tier.

But Wang Wu was sure he hadn't seen him before.

He clasped his hands and smiled, "Of course, I'm not Lu Wuchang, but Lu Wuchang is my friend. May I ask who you are?"

The man replied,

"Then I am Lu Wuchang. May I know which friend of mine you are?"

Interesting!

Wang Wu immediately responded sincerely, "I am Feng Muhai!"

The man paused for a moment, then suddenly said, "You're Wang Wu, aren't you?"

Damn!