Cultivation : I'm an Ancient Giant Bear-Chapter 385 - 364: The Final Round

Upon hearing Wang Wu’s words, Lu Wuchen suddenly opened his eyes, his gaze flickering like ghostly flames.

"You probably didn’t understand what I was saying. This is a best-of-three rule, with only the time of one incense stick for each match. Life and death are disregarded, but as long as time runs out, it’s a draw. We’ve currently lost one match and drawn another. For the third match, if the opponent only needs to stall, we’re finished. Therefore, the participant for the third match must have peak First Grade strength, and must defeat the opponent with the shortest, strongest attack. Otherwise, it’s useless."

"You, even though you’ve just advanced to First Grade, are clearly not strong enough. So hurry up and settle the grudges between us."

After Lu Wuchen finished speaking, he closed his eyes again, appearing eager for death.

Wang Wu looked at him coldly and suddenly said, "Your taunting is quite clumsy, isn’t the Snake Emperor listening?"

Lu Wuchen immediately opened his eyes again, a flash of surprise crossing his face, then he chuckled indifferently.

"So what if it is? I’m not afraid to tell you, the current strength of the Sin Prison Legion isn’t bad, but it lacks Spiritual Qi. This deficiency is too fatal. That’s why we old fellows are really willing to risk our lives to seize military funds."

"Among the old First Grades, except for me, She Shoujiu is the strongest. Actually, in the first match, we underestimated the seriousness of the situation and shouldn’t have sent Liu Wuxuan. Of course, I wasn’t really trying to provoke you, but your method of infiltrating the Mountain Protection Array was too impressive. In any case, you’re a smart person and can make your own choice."

Wang Wu remained silent, weighing his options.

He certainly had enough reason to stand by, but after understanding the situation of the Jade Cauldron Immortal Alliance and the Vermilion Bird Immortal Alliance, he also realized that if he could keep the Sin Prison Legion, there would be many benefits.

He already had connections in the Sin Prison Legion and significant influence. Moreover, with the relation to the Snake Emperor’s bloodline, it was hard to ignore She Shoujiu, General Xuelang, Madam Yu, Yuan Bupu, Xiong Shiliu, Old Niu, Old Pig, and the Companion Demon Vine.

So the current question is, he can replace She Shoujiu in the fight, but what kind of benefit can he gain? Also, can he win?

At this moment, a voice from the Snake Emperor suddenly came from the snake-shaped Jade Pendant on Lu Wuchen.

"Xiong Wu, the Sin Prison Legion currently has four Super First Grade members stationed. The Vermilion Bird Immortal Alliance here won’t go too far, but their purpose to weaken the Sin Prison Legion and have us fight the Jade Cauldron Immortal Alliance is consistent. Military funds are important. If you want to participate in this battle and win, I can promise to let Yuan Bupu, Xiong Shiliu, and Teng Zhongwu each lead a unit. They are your most loyal subordinates. If you don’t trust me, surely you trust them?"

"However, the biggest issue now is not these. The blood of Old Niu flows in you, and I can’t possibly harm you, right?"

"The question now is, are you confident you can win?"

Wang Wu was stunned. What Teng Zhongwu? That Companion Demon Vine hasn’t betrayed yet?

Then he asked:

"Is She Shoujiu confident in winning?"

"He has at least seventy percent confidence, but if he participates in the fight, it plays right into the opponent’s hands because he’s about to breakthrough to Super First Grade. Each extra Super First Grade will elevate the overall strength of our Sin Prison Legion. If not necessary, I won’t arrange for him to fight."

Upon hearing this, Wang Wu thought for a moment and asked, "Can you be sure that if we win this battle, the opponent will provide the military funds as promised?"

"I can confirm this. It’s a rule set from above."

"Fine, then I’ll fight this battle." Wang Wu nodded, agreeing. The conditions offered by the Snake Emperor weren’t bad. The Sin Prison Legion had many components, and the fact that Yuan Bupu, Xiong Shiliu, and others could lead separate units was significant, especially since he still didn’t want to align with the Sin Prison Legion for the moment.

So he had to participate in the fight. Incidentally, this would also repay the favor of She Shoujiu. The Five Elements Pill Formula he gifted almost changed his fate.

You can’t just take advantage because he’s your great-aunt-in-law, right?

"How confident are you?"

The Snake Emperor asked solemnly.

"Me? If it’s a test that stops when the point is made, I’m about fifty percent confident, but if it’s a life-and-death battle, then I can only have one hundred percent confidence." Wang Wu spoke softly.

"Are you sure?" Even the Snake Emperor seemed a bit surprised.

"No need to be sure, just let it be. I won’t kill Lu Wuchen, but, he can be spared from death but not from punishment. If I win this battle, let him serve under Yuan Bupu. Can this be done?"

"There’s naturally no problem with that, but — your great-aunt-in-law wants to speak with you — "

"Xiong Wu! Are you all right? How did you come to the Vermilion Bird Immortal Alliance, how did you get fooled by that hypocrite Lu Wuchen, don’t listen to his nonsense!"

In the next second, She Shoujiu’s somewhat delighted voice came through, and a string of words brought a little warmth to Wang Wu’s heart, but the next moment, it reflexively dissipated, as the shadows still lingered.

"I’ll fight in the next match. Quickly have Lu Wuchen bring you back. I’ve left a gift for you to help you break through the shackles of your bloodline. After all, I’m your elder, no need to be embarrassed, all the young ones have it... Hey, we all know it’s been really hard for you to get here, but now it’s okay, the past is like smoke, look to the future! Just come back, that’s all."

"Xiong Wu, were you listening to me seriously? You rebellious little bear, don’t make any mistakes. On the death battlefield, if you can’t win, then you can’t win, don’t act impulsively! Moreover, as an elder, it is my responsibility and obligation to correct you... you old bastard, dare you let Xiong Wu participate in the battle?"

"...Xiaoshijiu, calm down!" The weak voice of Snake Emperor sounded.

"Calm my ass, you’re just worried that I might lose, that I might die, right? Even I could lose, I might die. Xiong Wu, this little bear that’s just advanced to First Grade, I can’t just ignore his life or death. Besides, it’s not just about his life, it’s about the Sin Prison Legion’s military fund issue, you old bastard, don’t get senile!"

"Alright, alright, talking more is useless, let’s speak with facts. Lu Wuchen, speak for yourself, how is Xiong Wu’s current strength?"

"Humph, Lu Wuchen can’t wait for Xiong Wu to die!"

"Xiaoshijiu, be reasonable, in the last battle, if it weren’t for Xiong Wu’s help, Lu Wuchen would’ve long been dead! Don’t think that just because your dad is still alive, you can act spoiled and willful!" The Snake Emperor seemed to be getting worked up.

"I’m not Xiaoshijiu, I’m Old Shijiu!"

"Alright, alright, it’s okay, isn’t there still me, this old fool? Calm down, you’ve been under too much pressure recently..."

The opposite side finally quieted down, Lu Wuchen seemed speechless, fearing that continuing to argue might really get him killed.

"This, dear father-in-law, little sister..."

"Don’t call me father-in-law!"

"Lu Wuchen, if you say it one more time, believe it or not, I’ll chop off one of Five Poison’s fingers immediately!"

"Alright, alright, please calm down, both of you. I totally understand your concerns. Now, among the Sin Prison Legion, nine out of ten who escaped regret it, complaints, grievances, and curses are constant. I know you’re feeling bad, even blaming yourselves, and I couldn’t help but wonder if the jailbreak was the right decision back then..."

"Stop!"

Wang Wu suddenly interrupted Lu Wuchen, pulling down the snake-shaped jade pendant from Lu Wuchen’s waist and said in a deep voice, "The jailbreak was right. Staying in the Great Wilderness Sin Prison Tower only ensures temporary peace. Once those foreign experimenters exhaust the Spiritual Qi, the only thing waiting for us is death. Rather than all dying out, it’s better to fight back! So, what are you all dawdling about? Earlier, I killed Liu Zongbai and got his storage pouch. Do you know what’s inside?"

"It’s a mountain’s worth of Refined Profound Iron and hundreds of thousands of low-grade Spirit Plants, all of which are hard to cultivate in the Cultivation Realm outside. They’re using this method to steal our Spiritual Qi from the Great Wilderness Sin Prison Tower! And now you’re here reflecting, blaming yourselves, and regretting! Do you think the blade in your hand is really dull?"

"If outsiders can be killed, why can’t you kill them? Whoever dares to hesitate, just kill them!"

"There’s no need to argue about this matter anymore. My word is final, and I’ll be in charge! Pass my message to Yuan Bupu, Xiong Shiliu, and that Teng Something Wu. Since they’ve been allowed to lead a troop, have them lead well, or wait for me to deal with them when I return, that’s it!"

After Wang Wu finished speaking, the other side fell into silence, and after a long while, the Snake Emperor sighed: "Alright, Xiong Wu, three days from now, this life-and-death duel will begin randomly at any location. You need to kill your opponent with lightning speed within one incense stick’s time; otherwise, the same fate awaits you. Lu Wuchen will inform you of other details, and regardless of the result, I, the old man, will honor my word."

At this moment, She Shoujiu’s voice rang again, sounding somewhat complex, yet somewhat satisfied.

"Xiong Wu, I’ve already sent your gift over, take care of yourself."

As soon as the words fell, the jade pendant in Wang Wu’s hand suddenly changed, gleaming with golden light and splendid colors. Following that, a Teleportation Divine Talisman landed directly on Wang Wu, signifying his participation qualification. When the time comes, it will pinpoint his location and teleport him away.

As for another item, the gift from She Shoujiu, it was a drop of essence blood sealed in Profound Ice.

Without sensing, Wang Wu knew that this was at least good enough to increase his Bloodline Evolution Level by two percentage points, a part missing from his bloodline.

It was something Yue Mountain, Shen Wu, and Five Poison had, but he did not, a true inheritance of the Snake Emperor’s bloodline.

And at this moment, Lu Wuchen also slowly stood up, "Do you regret it?"

"If you mean I didn’t kill you, then there’s nothing to regret. Whether it’s the current you or your future self, you’ll be no match for me in a frontal confrontation. Do you think you still have a chance to rebel against me?"

"Haha, I don’t mean that. I’ll keep my promise and join Yuan Bupu’s camp. What I’m asking is, are you really this confident? Do you know that the true bloodline inheritance of the Bear Demon Emperor and the Snake Emperor was given to your uncle Yue Mountain? He was truly born as a Hidden Dragon, and now, although he has just advanced to First Grade, he doesn’t even have the qualification to fight Liu Wuxuan!"

"And you, only now have you received the true bloodline inheritance of the Snake Emperor, but you have less than three days left."

"I admit you might have other chances, but I still find it unbelievable. Are you genuinely confident, or do you really not care about your own life?"

Lu Wuchen was very curious. He was truly curious, and unavoidably, there was a sense of reluctance to admit defeat, a feeling of not wanting to concede to the younger generation.

This little bear cub, once just a façade I trained, rising through unconventional paths, what makes it so strong?

This time, Wang Wu didn’t answer him. Instead, he casually threw ten Concealment Talismans to Lu Wuchen to prevent him from being killed while heavily wounded, and then turned to leave, not even taking that Fourth-Grade Lifebound Flying Sword, because taking it wouldn’t allow immediate use. With the time and energy, it would be better to cultivate his own Lifebound Flying Sword.

However, from behind, Lu Wuchen shouted, "She Shoujiu could have advanced to Super First Grade within a short period, but gave you this drop of True Dragon Ancient Blood, now it’ll take at least another three thousand years for her to have a chance to advance, yet her Shou is not enough. Xiong Wu, I don’t want to lecture you, but I hope you understand that you are now the hope of all us escapees, so don’t be reckless..."