This Human Immortal Is Too Serious-Chapter 526 - 524

These two minor gods really were wealthy.

In a place shrouded by clouds and mist, Wu Wang hid within the vapor, swiftly sorting through the treasures plundered from the two Innate Gods.

For Wu Wang, what mattered most at that moment were items that could enhance his strength.

But as he searched high and low, although there was no shortage of treasures beneficial for strengthening his Divine Soul, not a single one of the rare fruits or miraculous Elixirs that could fortify his physical body was to be found.

As for the latter, they were the Martial God's exclusive domain—like a scorpion's dropping, a singular (and potent) find, thus uniquely hard to come by for anyone else.

The more Wu Wang learned about the Outer Sky world, the more he felt that what the Martial God had given him...

Was just too much.

Hmm, in the Celestial Court's retirement home, there will indeed be a place for Teacher Martial God!

A certain leader of the Heavenly Dao secretly made up his mind.

He hid in the mountain clouds and mist for several days, refining all the plundered soul-enhancing items in one go.

With a Martial God disciple's cover, Wu Wang's actions became much more convenient, and he could use the excuse 'given by the Martial God' to explain many strange occurrences.

With the Heavenly Dao, Wu Wang could observe the Outer Sky world in its entirety, so he did not need to worry about missing anything important while in hiding.

Just as Wu Wang had predicted.

After he started challenging Divine Spirits and deliberately revealing his identity, the Martial God World immediately came under tremendous pressure. 𝓯𝙧𝓮𝓮𝒘𝓮𝙗𝙣𝒐𝒗𝒆𝓵.𝓬𝓸𝒎

Encircling armies from all sides began to stir, and many Divine Spirits from the lineage of the Wind God, as well as those affiliated with the Candle Dragon, rushed towards the vicinity of the Martial God World.

The Wind God Yinyinhu loudly demanded that the Martial God hand over this rebellious, God-slaying disciple, but the Martial God soon responded with a simple four-word reply: "Go to hell!"

Anyone could feel that a great battle was about to erupt in the Martial God World.

The scale of this war would either be exceedingly small—the Martial God would quickly submit to the Candle Dragon, becoming controlled by it or fleeing the Outer Sky world altogether. Or, this battle would be second only to the decisive battles of the changing of the Gods' epoch!

The strongest in the Outer Sky would confront the second strongest, and with many overt and covert struggles and alliances, it would definitely be a ground-shaking collision.

Knowing all this, why did Wu Wang deliberately expose his name?

It was because he felt that the Martial God needed this collision.

It was all just the calculation of Eastern Emperor Taiyi.

The rationale was quite complicated and cumbersome to explain, but in general, forcing the Candle Dragon to act now was the best choice for the Martial God World.

If not, the Martial God World could collapse overnight, and the Martial God's side would not even know how they lost.

We absolutely cannot give Candle Dragon and Emperor Shun enough time to prepare.

A few days after Wu Wang vanished, he traveled through the ground and leisurely headed towards another Divine Realm.

The name Martial Artist Qing Shan had begun to spread throughout the world.

One man opposed two Gods and emerged victorious;

With the body of a living being, he struck Divine Spirits repeatedly;

A new God Slayer had been born...

Such impactful news was no longer simply circulating among the higher echelons of each Divine Realm.

Starting from the Eleven realms of the Martial God and the coastal Divine Realms, this news reached every tribe and was passed on to each clan.

The anecdote of the ancient God Slayer, Emperor Suiren, was also opportunistically spread far and wide.

No matter how the minor god Wu Wang had spared tried to explain, claiming that Martial Artist Qing Shan used despicable means and possessed a peculiar poison that could harm Divine Spirits, it was all in vain.

No God cared.

The slaying of a God was a fact; the process was unimportant.

What followed was the stance of many Strong Gods.

Those who wanted to ingratiate themselves with the Wind God all cried out, "Execute Martial Artist Qing Shan."

And most Innate Gods, wary of the alliance between the Water God and the Martial God, only stated, "Track down Martial Artist Qing Shan's whereabouts and ascertain the true situation of this matter."

They all left themselves a way out.

「Twelve days after Martial Artist Qing Shan attacked the Hidden Wind God.」

Wu Wang's head slowly emerged from the soil. Observing the serene city in the distance, he furrowed his brows.

His third target was hiding within such a city.

According to his senses, there were three Innate Gods in the city. Near the central spire, the Divine Generals of these three Innate Gods had gathered, including over a dozen Divine Generals of impressive strength.

Could it be they have some method of foretelling the future, knowing I would come to challenge them, and have preemptively set up a trap?

"Zhong?"

"Master, what's wrong?"

"Are all these Gods ganging up?"

"Yes, indeed," Zhong explained seriously. "After you killed the Hidden Wind God, those Innate Gods who think they are weaker than the Hidden Wind God are now gathering with their friends. Some have even gone to stay near the Wind God or even the Candle Dragon."

Wu Wang's forehead was covered with black lines. "They don't actively seek me out, and yet! They're terrified by mere rustles in the grass; it's just ridiculous."

"It was only because they were two against one and still managed to get one of them counter-killed," Zhong chuckled. "Who knows, maybe they've started to remember the fear they felt under the rule of Elder Suiren!"

"This is hardly the beginning," Wu Wang muttered. "It's just the start."

Zhong earnestly suggested, "So, Master, why not go back to the Great Wilderness and take a tour of the Eastern Wilderness? If you kill a dozen Innate Gods, the strength of your incarnation could smoothly approach the limit of living beings."

Wu Wang sighed, "Among the nearly two hundred Gods of the Outer Sky, are there really no suitable opponents left for me to challenge?"

"Most of those Innate Gods still wandering on their own possess strength that far surpasses your incarnation."

"Let me think about it."

Wu Wang's head slowly retracted into the earth, and he quietly left the city.

He pondered continuously, using the Heavenly Dao to deduce the subsequent developments of each of his thoughts, and quickly found a corresponding method.

Next, he would focus on challenging. Taking some treasures beneficial to him after each challenge would suffice; there was no need to kill those Innate Gods.

Thus, he could reduce their fear of him and also achieve the goal of exerting pressure on the Candle Dragon.

Challenges, after all, were about getting stronger, not just fighting and killing.

Having trained with his teacher, the Martial God, for many years, Wu Wang had also learned many of the Martial God's good qualities, such as... being thick-skinned.

Wu Wang contacted Yun Zhongjun using the Heavenly Dao and then asked Yun Zhongjun to contact the Water God. Borrowing the Water God's influence, as well as the prestige he had built over the years in the Outer Sky, he found an Innate God whose strength was similar to his own, yet slightly stronger.

The Frost Goddess.

This Goddess's name sounded like she might be Cang Xue's sister, but in fact, she had little connection to the Water God or Cang Xue. She was born from the resonance of the Wind Dao, the Water Dao, and tangible matter.

The Water God secretly contacted the Frost Goddess, asking her to act out a scene with Martial Artist Qing Shan.

The plot was simple: Wu Wang would come to challenge, and a fierce battle would ensue. The important details concerned the words to be exchanged before the battle and the fulfillment of promises after its conclusion, based on their prior agreement.

Once he confirmed the Frost Goddess was trustworthy, Wu Wang, in the name of the Water God and using the power of the Heavenly Dao, transported a large batch of precious Spirit Fruits.

These would be placed with the Frost Goddess in advance, for her to present as 'spoils of war' to Martial Artist Qing Shan.

The Frost Goddess herself was completely unaware of this, thinking it was just the Water God and Martial God using her to send some treasures to Martial Artist Qing Shan, nothing more.

The Duel was set for half a month later.

As Wu Wang planned, within this half-month, he would occasionally reveal his whereabouts to attract the attention of the Innate Gods, which also drew the pursuit of several powerful Innate Gods.

But luckily, Wu Wang was well-prepared and slippery as an eel. With the ability to foresee danger and the powerful Divine Art 'All Enemies Meet Misfortune' generously gifted by the Goddess of Fortune, he managed to turn calamity into blessing.

Gradually, his movements drew nearer to the Divine Realm of the Frost Goddess.

Some Innate Gods came to warn the Frost Goddess, asking her to hide for a while or move with them, but she politely declined.

The Frost Goddess assumed a haughty stance and sent out a message:

"I am a Divine Spirit, certainly not one to fear mere living beings. The sight of you all in such disarray truly shames me to be associated with you!"

Consequently, those few Innate Gods left one after another.

The price paid by the Frost Goddess was to carry the reputation of 'arrogance.'

On the appointed day, Wu Wang suddenly appeared in the Frost Divine Realm, captured two Divine Generals, and, toting them along, headed straight for the Temple where the Frost Goddess resided.

This Temple was built in the midst of a maple forest.

Stepping into the maple forest was like stepping into a sea of fire.

Below the sea of fire, the grass barely covered one's ankles, yet it was coated with a layer of sparkling frost and snow.

Wu Wang, carrying a Longspear, landed there. Raising his head to look at the Temple, he loudly declared, "God of this land, dare you fight me!"

Several Ice Crystals flew from the depths of the Temple, coalescing to reveal the beautiful figure of the Frost Goddess.

She hovered above the treetops, her eyes conveying an undeniable arrogance. Her ice-blue dress was somewhat translucent, revealing glimpses of her truly magnificent figure.

With slightly parted crimson lips, the Frost Goddess inquired, "Martial Artist, Qing Shan?"

"It is I," Wu Wang acknowledged.

"Have you come to kill me?"

"I have only come to challenge the Divine Spirit, to triumph over the Divine Spirit!"

Wu Wang proclaimed aloud, "That Hidden Wind God pursued me so fervently that I had no choice but to strike him down in self-defense. These days are not easy for my teacher, the Martial God; I certainly do not wish to add any trouble for him!

"I am here today simply seeking a battle!"

"Very well," the Frost Goddess nodded slightly. "If you lose this battle, you will stay here and serve as my Divine General for three hundred years."

"Should I be fortunate enough to prevail by a move or two," Wu Wang laughed, "then I would ask the Frost Goddess to present treasures that enhance my strength—preferably those that fortify the body and improve the Divine Soul."

"Agreed."

The Frost Goddess's phoenix eyes narrowed slightly. Suddenly, several cyan Divine Lights burst forth in front of her, transforming into a sky full of Ice Blades that rained down on Wu Wang.

However, Wu Wang remained calm and collected. His Longspear remained steady on his back. Clenching his left fist and pushing with his right palm, his figure leaped up, instantly creating a sky full of fist and palm shadows!

Since training in the Outer Sky, the most meaningful improvements for Wu Wang were of three kinds.

The first and most significant was the accumulation of combat experience, including adaptability, the ability to find opportunities, expanding his combat strategies, and learning more about enemy tactics.

The second was control over his own strength: how old strength is renewed, how force is continued, how to maximize the damage of an offensive, how to distribute his mental efforts, and how to control the changes in offensive maneuvers.

The third type of improvement, though not as large, was profoundly meaningful for Wu Wang.

That was...

How to maintain composure during a Duel, thereby concealing one's upper limits.

Take today, for example.

When Wu Wang exchanged blows with the Frost Goddess, the eyes of countless Divine Spirits from far and near were drawn to watch. Wu Wang even sensed the probing from the Candle Dragon, as well as the warm gaze of his teacher, the Martial God.

Throughout, he maintained an appropriate balance of aggression and defense, his transitions between offense and defense seamless and smooth.

After identifying a weakness in the Frost Goddess's Divine Arts, he did not rush to attack but first confirmed whether it was an intentional flaw presented by the Frost Goddess.

After several hours of fierce battle, the Frost Goddess miscalculated. Her Divine Power became sluggish, and Wu Wang seized the opportunity to gain the upper hand...

As Wu Wang held aloft the Longsword, its blade shimmering with autumnal light, a mere half-inch from the Frost Goddess, an expression of helplessness flitted across her face as she slowly closed her eyes.

"You've won."

"I was merely half a move luckier than Your Excellency."

Wu Wang smiled. "Can we now fulfill the agreement we made?"

"My strength is not equal to yours; there's no need for more words," the Frost Goddess's fingertip lightly touched her wrist. The Bracelet that had accompanied her for many years flew up and landed in Wu Wang's hand.

"This is what you won with your strength," she said seriously.

At this moment, Wu Wang did not know what the Bracelet contained. Besides the multitude of Spirit Fruits and Elixirs he had asked the Water God to 'smuggle' in, it also held half a lifetime of the Frost Goddess's personal stash.

He saluted the Frost Goddess with folded hands, then summoned back the Weapons that had scattered during the intense battle, his eyes betraying a hint of remorse.

"Sorry, I've destroyed your woods."

"If the maple forest is destroyed, it can be replanted; it's just a matter of time," the Frost Goddess gazed at Wu Wang. "But if a person is destroyed, they could be crushed to dust, unable to ever return to their former state."

Wu Wang gazed back at the Frost Goddess and smiled, "Is that a warning?"

"No, just a reminder."

The Frost Goddess lifted her chin slightly. Wu Wang's gaze shifted behind her, and he saw rolling black clouds sweeping in from the horizon, atop which stood four Innate Gods with icy expressions.

All of them belonged to the lineage of Wind Gods, their Great Daos all related to the wind.

CLANG!

The Frost Goddess's body transformed into an ice spire, exploding directly in front of Wu Wang. Her voice resonated within Wu Wang's heart:

"Survive. Don't let Lord Water God down."

HUM!

The Frost God Temple was enveloped in frost and vanished within the thinning mist.

Wu Wang watched the four formidable Divine Spirits approaching, unflustered. He leisurely unlatched the Longspear on his back, took out several longan-sized Spirit Fruits from the newly acquired Bracelet, and swallowed them whole.

Then, he advanced with his Longspear in hand.

At first a slow stroll, then a swift charge, the spear shaft seemed to reverberate with a dragon's roar, his form like an Azure Dragon leaping from the sea, soaring straight for the heavens!

"Those who block my path shall die!"

"Such insolence!"

The few Divine Spirits became furious, yet they did not launch an attack immediately. Instead... they glanced at how the other Divine Spirits were reacting.

The presences of the Martial God and the Water God were nearby.

「 」

[Martial Artist Qing Shan challenged the Frost Goddess, emerged victoriously against four Gods, and then disappeared without a trace.]

[After half a year of silence, Martial Artist Qing Shan reappeared and consecutively defeated three Divine Spirits, his strength skyrocketing.]

[Qing Shan fought the God of Dark Clouds for a day and a night, ultimately slaying the God of Dark Clouds!]

[Twelve Strong Gods jointly issued a kill order! All Divine Spirits between heaven and earth may use any means to deal with Martial Artist Qing Shan. A hefty reward awaits the one who brings his head!]

「 」

In an inconspicuous Divine Realm on the outskirts of the Martial God World, within a central grand city, lay an elegantly decorated warm pavilion.

Yang Wudi wandered through layers of curtains. He picked up a robe and put it on, to avoid offending public morals or appearing uncouth.

At this moment, he had reverted to his bald appearance. But to conceal his identity, he had also added a cane to his ensemble, donned a monocle quite popular in this minor Divine Realm, and grown a beard.

Yang Wudi sat down at the desk by the window, unrolled the scroll in front of him, and read the latest news about Martial Artist Qing Shan.

The Sect Master is really formidable.

Yang Wudi chuckled.

When it came to stirring up trouble, one had to look to their Sect Master. He barely needed to lift a finger to throw the Gods of the Outer Sky into complete disarray. He was far more capable than Yang Wudi himself, a mere brute who could only maneuver between bedsheets.

Yang Wudi rolled up his sleeves, opened several other scrolls, organized the messages carefully, and selected the more important news to report to his current direct superior—Sister Yun—through the Heavenly Dao connection.

Soon after finishing his day's work, Yang Wudi began pondering which noblewoman's bed in the city to visit that evening.

Gathering information, after all, required a certain price.

And physical effort.

Everything was as Lord Yun Zhongjun had anticipated: the more intensely the Sect Master's incarnation caused a stir outside, the safer the Martial God World became.

Not only that, but several lesser gods had already come forward in secret to show their favor to the Martial God.

Although these lesser gods were like grass on a wall, swaying to either side, their inclination towards the Martial God's side was enough proof that the winds of change were beginning to stir in the Outer Sky.

Yang Wudi had somewhat understood the plan of Candle Dragon and Emperor Shun.

First, a few simple steps: dispose of the Water God, coerce the Martial God, and consolidate military power in the Outer Sky.

Then, armies surrounded the Martial God World, creating a tense atmosphere of impending war, yet they besieged without attacking.

The news that followed concerned the birth of the Demon clan in the Outer Sky and their rapid increase in numbers.

Even Yang Wudi could see clearly now: Candle Dragon and Emperor Shun were up to no good. They were likely waiting for the Power of Living Beings to grow strong enough before slowly simmering it, gradually engulfing the Outer Sky.

He's not afraid of choking, that vile soul!

Yang Wudi cursed inwardly, then stretched lazily. Seeing the sun setting outside the window, he got up, about to head to a romantic rendezvous.

"Wudi?"

Yang Wudi's entire body shuddered, his eyes blazing with intense flames.

This... this is the Sect Master's voice! The Sect Master finally remembered me!

Yang Wudi hastily bowed, responding in his heart, Sect Master, your subordinate is here!

"Hmm, how have you been recently?"

Wu Wang's voice flowed through Yang Wudi's heart, the unique and abstruse mark of the Heavenly Dao confirming its source.

"Thanks to your grace," Yang Wudi arched an eyebrow, "I've been living quite comfortably."

"That's good," Wu Wang said. "As the saying goes, soldiers are trained for a thousand days for a single moment of use. Today, I have a mission for you, and it comes with a certain risk."

"Just say the word!"

Yang Wudi's Primordial Spirit fervently patted its chest. For the great justice of the Heavenly Dao, to repay your kindness with utmost loyalty, I shall be the first to volunteer, sacrifice myself, charge forward relentlessly, and expend all my energy and...

"Alright! How come you've become so talkative after a few years!"

Wu Wang scolded irritably, then couldn't help but yawn.

Lately, he had been constantly dealing with that group of provoked Innate Gods. Although the Heavenly Dao and the Eastern Emperor's Bell alerted him to danger early on, allowing him to evade it, constantly moving and cultivating had left him quite fatigued.

However, these days were almost over.

After challenging more than a dozen Innate Gods, Wu Wang had made all the preparations to pull off something big!

Wu Wang said, "This mission requires you to infiltrate the Wind God World."

"The Wind God World? The one whose territory is second only to the Martial God's?"

"Scared?"

"Scared?" Yang Wudi chuckled. "I'm only afraid the women in the Wind God's backyard aren't supple enough, afraid the noble ladies of the Wind God World aren't lonely enough at night!"

Wu Wang: ...

Only this guy could say something like that with such audacity.

"Alright, get moving as soon as possible."

Wu Wang instructed, "I want you to go there and spread some rumors. You can decide the specific content yourself. Your goal is to create a certain momentum within the Wind God World.

"A momentum to denounce the Martial God.

"But one thing: do not slander the Martial God. After all, he is still my teacher."

"Then let's spread rumors that the Wind God's old flame was won over by the Martial God. Or say that whenever the Wind God encountered the Martial God, he had to retreat a great distance and descend from the clouds to pay respects. Or perhaps detail how miserably the Wind God was beaten by the Martial God back in the day..."

Yang Wudi pondered for a few moments, and something seemed to click in his mind.

"Sect Master, are you trying to get the Wind God to lead an offensive against the Martial God World, thereby coercing Candle Dragon and forcing him to declare war on the Martial God World?"

"When did you become so smart?"

"Hehe, it's all thanks to your constant guidance."

"Just work in that direction," Wu Wang advised. "This matter needs to be expedited. We need them to clash head-on now, to let the Martial God World shatter the superficial advantage Candle Dragon maintains."

"Understood! There will be a response within half a year!"

"It doesn't need to be that quick."

Wu Wang chuckled lightly. He looked ahead into the woods shrouded in a pink mist, sensing the specific strength of the large number of mountain spirits and Spirit Creatures gathered there.

He also needed a little time, while traveling outside, to try and recruit some promising Demon Kings.

Of course, Wu Wang had not informed Yang Wudi about the series of plans concerning 'demons'.

This was merely a side branch of his plans for the Outer Sky. Success would be a bonus; failure would be of little consequence.

The truly important matter still lay with the Martial God World and with Yinyinhu, currently Candle Dragon's representative among the Innate Gods.

Challenge Yinyinhu with this incarnation?

Wu Wang currently lacked even a shred of confidence in that and would not commit such folly.

But, to use this incarnation to assassinate a severely injured Yinyinhu... that only required a little bit of planning.