Cultivation : I'm an Ancient Giant Bear-Chapter 504 - 477: Frost Domain

After passing this motion, Elder Feng Rushan also initiated a motion, which was also unanimously passed.

Then the Frost Monarch raised a motion, and unsurprisingly, it too passed unanimously.

No one wanted to clash with the three most powerful individuals in the current Hidden Origin Association at this time.

As for Elder Hui and the other four attending elders, it seemed they did not have the privilege to directly propose a motion; they only had one vote. Even if they wanted to initiate and push a motion, they probably would need to secretly lobby the top three elders.

However, they still had voting rights, while Wang Wu, the Black Emperor, and other leaders from various domains truly only had the role of listeners.

At this point, for the time being, the atmosphere of the Hidden Origin Elder Council remained harmonious; after all, no one wanted to easily use the veto power, much less force the other party to exercise their veto power.

Thus, everyone politely bid farewell and each returned on their cloud.

However, this seemingly ordinary cloud was not simple, because only the seven Second-Grade Elders had the authority to control it.

So, everyone naturally divided into seven sections.

The small white cloud that previously led Wang Wu here was personally operated by the Frost Monarch for him.

At this moment, the cloud silently enlarged, listing the twelve Taiyi True Immortals present along with Wang Wu together, swiftly descending. Looking up at that place again, the majestic and grand Zhenyuan Tower appeared.

More astonishingly, the Great Wilderness Sin Prison Tower also descended along with them.

It was quite interesting, Wang Wu couldn’t understand, but dared not ask the reason.

The Frost Monarch stood at the forefront, leaving everyone with a cold back view. The splendid red robe like sunset was gone, replaced by a snow-white long robe. That infinitely beautiful silhouette, however, only brought solemn killing intent.

No one dared to steal a glance, except Wang Wu who took a peek, causing his heart to race with fear.

In summary, it was very oppressive.

The speed of the white cloud’s descent was swift. When passing through the Triple Immortal Array, the surroundings transformed into a giant circular panoramic map, all dimensions compressed within this enormous cylinder.

Wang Wu felt as if he were watching a kaleidoscope.

His initial location, where the Great Wilderness Sin Prison Tower stood, was now blurred, black mist rose and swirled, like a black abyss.

However, it seemed that place was controlled by the Black Emperor in the Black Domain.

Wang Wu watched with immense curiosity, quietly sidling up next to Feng Muhai just as he was about to ask, Feng Muhai seemed to have already guessed his question, and whispered, "This is the Nine Heavens Passage, the auspicious cloud beneath our feet is a First-Grade Immortal Artifact that traverses world realms. The place we just visited was the Hidden Origin Divine Hall of Outer Heaven. We’re now headed to the Frost Domain, a journey of fifteen billion eight hundred and ninety million miles, and only such an immortal artifact can shuttle rapidly back and forth in a short time. We’ve arrived!"

"Ah?"

Wang Wu was startled, raising his head only to see a mass of white mist approaching, directly sealing off all his senses, but it only lasted three seconds. As the white mist dispersed and he looked around, the environment had changed; the kaleidoscope-like panoramic map was gone, as was the Great Wilderness Sin Prison Tower that moved with their ascent and descent.

His first worry was whether the Vermilion Bird Array Soul would lose its effect, but before he could verify, he heard the Frost Monarch say blandly, "There’s nothing to worry about, but it’s best not to verify, don’t easily use it in the future either."

Wang Wu was dumbfounded and discovered that Feng Muhai and the twelve Taiyi True Immortals of the Frost Domain had disappeared, having apparently been dispersed when the white mist appeared.

Now, this white cloud had truly become a white cloud, gently drifting in the sky.

Looking around above, below, and all around.

It was clear he had returned to the Cultivation Realm, whether it be mountains, plains, forests, rivers, or lakes, everything was familiar.

And the place was extremely bustling, full of creatures, extending to the limits of what Wang Wu could observe, which was about tens of thousands of miles in area, and within this region alone there were dozens of immense cities and thousands of villages, towns, and passes.

But the total area of the Frost Domain was at least ten times this size.

Visible were nations of mortals, either at war with each other or growing stably.

Also present were rangers of the mortal world, and cultivators below First Grade seeking immortality.

A Thousand-Year Great Demon occupied a mountain, with fierce demon wind.

There were also cultivators who refined Third Grade Spirit Pills, qualifying to establish sects.

Overall, this met all of Wang Wu’s imaginations of a true Cultivation Realm.

There were disputes and battles, but also sect camaraderie, mortals with unyielding will finding an Immortal Gate, and so on. There was even an acquaintance, Old Niu, who seemed to have occupied a mountain and become a bandit chief, with a tag on him that seemed to be for ranking title?

What the heck?

Then he also saw General Xuelang, Madam Yu, and a group of beloved family and friends.

They basically each found a place to settle, not needing to huddle together, doing whatever they desired, as long as it didn’t violate the Frost Domain’s Mortal Cultivation Law, or the Ten Thousand Demons Cultivation Law, which seemed to be something all cultivators were informed of when they entered.

In short, very carefree and at ease.

There are no Twenty-four Solar Terms here, nor are there Three Calamities, making the chances of external invasion relatively low. So much so that Wang Wu felt it was slightly unreal.

He wanted to ask the Frost Monarch but dared not.

Floating like this, the speed of the Immortal Artifact white cloud gradually slowed until it stopped, suddenly splitting into nine, flashing away in different directions.

"The Frost Domain is divided into the Outer Domain and the Inner Domain. What you see now is the Inner Domain, the foundation of my Frost Realm, but you basically need not interfere. Let these mortals and cultivators develop on their own. Once a cultivator can break through the limits, they can ascend to the Outer Domain, becoming an Earth Immortal of my Frost Domain."

"Although the Frost Domain is one of the seven major domains of the Hidden Origin Association, it possesses high autonomy. Besides submitting the Spirit Tax, it only responds in situations like the Dubhe Immortal Alliance attack."

"You’re in charge of managing the Outer Domain of the Frost Domain next."

"Currently, there are 3,487 Earth Immortals in the Outer Domain, and on average, one Earth Immortal ascends from the Inner Domain each year. You just need to ensure this number doesn’t fall below 3,000, and adapt to this process."

"Moreover, sometimes Earth Immortals wandering from the Main Cultivation Realm arrive, not many in number; some are excellent, while others might be spies needing to be assessed."

"Overall, Earth Immortals are consumable, but they must be consumed with value, without letting them die in vain. Hearts and minds are sometimes very important, and the bottom line is also crucial."

"Taiyi True Immortals are the mainstay of the Frost Domain and the foundation upon which it can stand in this Cultivation Realm. Currently, the Frost Domain has 124 Taiyi True Immortals; if that number drops below a hundred, it warrants concern."

"Each Taiyi True Immortal is very important. You must understand them well, recognize their needs, and help them solve difficulties. Resorting purely to violence or sheer gentleness is inadvisable."

"Next, I’ll give you five hundred years to see how you’ll perform?"

When the Frost Monarch said this, Wang Wu finally had a chance to interject, "Are the injuries you suffered earlier a hindrance? Can the Vermilion Bird Array Soul of mine help heal you?"

His words seemed to plunge the Frost Monarch into silence, her gaze cold as a knife hovering over Wang Wu’s neck.

After a while, she coldly said, "Are you patronizing me?"

"No, I was just thinking, let’s consider it bridal gifts..."

Wang Wu tried earnestly to smile, genuinely talking, because since the Frost Monarch mentioned it before, Qingxue wouldn’t go back on her word.

So he obviously couldn’t be a scoundrel; he had to show sincerity. This matter couldn’t be considered wrongly said or wrongly done.

How did it become patronizing!

The Frost Monarch was silent again, face as calm as still water, slightly furrowing her brow. It was evident that she was inclined to silence Wang Wu, a sentiment Wang Wu could comprehend.

However, in such matters, he had to take responsibility.

At once, he gritted his teeth and clasped his hands, saying:

"Lord Frost Monarch, pardon my directness, but both publicly and privately, you not only saved my life but also recognized my talent. Without Elder Hui, we wouldn’t have a master-apprentice bond either..."

"In sum, this Vermilion Bird Array Soul I have really cannot exert much effect in my hands, it’s better given to you. You’re like a towering tree, and I’m willing to be a small grass. Additionally, irrespective of what Qingxue thinks, I’m truly unsuitable to be the Lord of the Frost Domain. In fact, Feng Muhai is more appropriate than I am."

"Let’s just put it out there today. Next, I want to go into seclusion, do some work, and seek my path, to prepare for advancing to Taiyi True Immortal. But please rest assured, as long as the Frost Domain needs it, I pledge to follow you to the death!"

Wang Wu spoke at length, but the Frost Monarch’s face remained gloomy, only the occasional complex and desperate look in her eyes.

Truly, he felt he couldn’t be mistaken.

Alas, it seems her recent pressures were too immense, who on earth was relentlessly pressuring my Lord Frost Monarch?

After a long time, the Frost Monarch finally spoke, very haltingly, even seeming at a loss for words, ultimately turning to gaze into the distant scenery instead of at Wang Wu, it was unclear what she was struggling with?

"The founder of the Hidden Origin Association, the Hidden Origin Divine Monarch, is a Half-step Daluo; he is planning to break through to Daluo Golden Immortal, so all of our Array Souls must be submitted to aid his breakthrough."

"This is where our duty and responsibility lie, but you’re an exception, which is why I stopped you from submitting the Vermilion Bird Array Soul, because it’s meaningless. Regardless of submission or not, I remain the Third Elder."

"But if in the future, I possess another Vermilion Bird Array Soul, the situation will differ, becoming severely adverse, so I appreciate your goodwill."

"And for this reason, I need at least ten thousand years in seclusion to heal from this injury. As for the Hidden Origin Elder Council there, my absence translates to abstaining from voting, it doesn’t matter, they dare not force me to use a veto; this can be assured!"