This Human Immortal Is Too Serious-Chapter 433 - 431: Playing Mind Games

The sky of the Women's Country was always enveloped by a layer of light, colorful clouds. That was the inherent Barrier of the Women's Country, and it was also the protection that allowed them, with their generally weak strength, to survive in the Western Wilderness. The powerful individuals and influential clans of the Great Wilderness all set their sights on Central Mountain and the Human Domain, or the recently bustling Southeastern Region. The Western Wilderness, a land already chaotic and inhabited by numerous minor gods, was somewhat forgotten.

When Wu Wang arrived in the Women's Country, he couldn't help but feel this way as he walked on an uninhabited section of the city wall in its capital. Listening to the laughter and cheerful voices from within the walls, and admiring the beauty that arose from the 'since everyone is a woman, we can just dress casually' attitude, he gradually felt more relaxed.

Wu Wang's mood right now… was very complex.

The more he thought about it, the more uncomfortable he felt. He was thoroughly sickened by Emperor Shun.

Was Emperor Shun playing some kind of 'idle game,' finding a sense of vicarious experience through him?

Emperor Shun was the true God of Spring from ancient times, controlling the Great Dao of Spring. This must have been before Emperor Shun's real rise to power.

The Emperor Shun that caught Xihe's eye definitely wouldn't have been this weak version of himself; when Xihe and Emperor Shun came together, Emperor Shun must have been a Strong God.

In other words, the words 'Feng Chun' were likely a past that Emperor Shun did not want to acknowledge, and they had become a secret of the current era.

But Emperor Shun had taken out this title and placed it on me, then watched with amusement as I rapidly rose to power, stirring up the world.

Isn't this a kind of psychological perversion?

Thinking of this, Wu Wang felt somewhat disgusted, yet his Dao heart, paradoxically, became incredibly agitated.

If things don't work out, I'll just mess him up! I'll rely on retrospection to take that bastard down!

In fact, there was another detail—the one who bestowed this title on me was the Order incarnation of Emperor Shun. At that time, Emperor Shun's Order incarnation was connected to his true body.

Which is to say, Emperor Fuxi, in his life as the Sanxian Daoist, had already been suppressed by Emperor Shun. Emperor Shun, who rose to power later, must have glimpsed something in the Great Dao of Time and thus began a series of schemes.

What did Emperor Shun glimpse?

If, at this moment, a DING sound occurred and Zhong appeared to reveal an 'Eastern Emperor's Ascension' painting, then Emperor Shun truly would become a laughingstock of a Heavenly Emperor.

Wu Wang became lost in thought, recalling his own first arrival in this land.

Back then, Ji Mo was just hanging on the wall…

"You're such a busy person. How do you have time to come here?"

He suddenly heard a light laugh by his ear.

Near the towering Goddess statue in the city, a gentle light twinkled. It avoided the sight of the local inhabitants, like a butterfly gliding in before revealing her human form in front of Wu Wang.

Jiayi.

Although it hadn't been long since they last met, Jiayi now gave Wu Wang the impression that she emanated a pure divine radiance, her divinity further enriched. Her appearance was unchanged, still exceptionally striking; her figure was the same, her slender waist and delicate feet accentuated by the light blue gown with a high slit reaching her waist, adding an alluring charm.

At this moment, Jiayi's eyes were smiling as she tilted her head to look at Wu Wang and softly asked, "What's the matter? You seem a bit tired."

"Ah, it's nothing," Wu Wang laughed. "It's just that I've been running around lately, having to concern myself with everything, and I'm not quite used to it. Is the Women's Country doing well these days?"

"Yes," Jiayi floated over gently, like the most beautiful butterfly transformed into a Fairy Immortal, her swan-like neck appearing even more lustrous.

First tiptoeing lightly, then placing the arch of her foot flat, she floated down gracefully to stand on the neatly arrayed stone pathway atop the city wall. She said, "What could possibly go wrong in the Women's Country? Actually, I've recently heard those clans and minor gods around us start talking about you, saying that you slew a powerful Gold God in the Heaven Palace."

"You could say that," Wu Wang snapped his fingers. "I collaborated with the Star God and the Young Master to take down the Gold God."

"So, the rumors were true." Jiayi paused, then muttered softly, "Do you possess such strength now?"

"Hahaha, it's alright. Just around the level of a Strong God."

Wu Wang looked up calmly at the sky.

This atmosphere of camaraderie with friends was genuinely pleasant.

Jiayi pursed her lips with a smile. Seeing Wu Wang wanted to continue his stroll, she walked alongside him on the city wall. The patrolling Soldiers on their routine rounds all received her voice transmission and lowered their heads, leaving the vicinity so as not to disturb Wu Wang's mood.

The two chatted about the Heaven Palace, the Women's Country, and their interactions with the Human Domain for a while before Wu Wang finally brought up the purpose of his visit.

"This time I'm here, I may need to ask a favor of the Women's Country."

"Oh?" Jiayi blinked, her eyes showing a hint of puzzlement. "What's the matter?"

"This is for you," Wu Wang said seriously, handing a Jade Talisman to Jiayi. "Read the content inside, then destroy it."

"Alright." Jiayi didn't hesitate. Her eyes emitted two beams of Divine Light onto the Jade Talisman, which dissolved on its own as its message was absorbed by her.

"What is this?" she asked, deeply puzzled.

"A seed," Wu Wang said. "Plant it in the Women's Country. There might come a time when we need it to bloom and bear fruit."

Jiayi blinked, hummed softly, and said with a smile, "Then I'll carry it out step by step, according to the steps one, two, three, and four outlined here."

"Yes. Try to keep it within a relatively small scope at first." Wu Wang reminded her, "This is something no one has tried before, and it also contains some principles not found in the Great Wilderness. You must remember two principles."

"Alright. Tell me, and I'll remember them." Jiayi's expression was quite serious.

Wu Wang transmitted his voice:

"First, there is no absolute freedom. All power must have boundaries.

Second, individuality must be respected, but this does not mean that individuality can ignore the collective good."

Jiayi pondered carefully, slowly nodded, and said softly, "I've noted them down."

"There's nothing else," Wu Wang continued with a smile, still using voice transmission. "Don't feel too much pressure. I will scatter more of these seeds. However, this requires me to have absolute trust in the other party, and generally speaking, it's a bit troublesome."

Jiayi smiled and nodded, carefully considering Wu Wang's words.

Wu Wang did not linger. After instructing her about the precautions concerning the Order Seed, he quietly left the Women's Country and hastened towards the Human Emperor Pavilion in the Human Domain.

Without a doubt, there were spies from the Heaven Palace within the Human Emperor Pavilion. Infiltration was always a mutual endeavor. Wu Wang was banking on the time difference.

When Wu Wang entered the Human Domain border for the second time, Miao Cuijiao from the Annihilation Sect had already used a whiff of Transformation Qi to morph into his form. Sect Master Miao was already an old hand at this—having impersonated Wu Wang before, she now flawlessly mimicked his appearance, wandered around the sect, returned to her cave dwelling, and then her figure stealthily vanished.

If not for the fear of arousing Emperor Shun's suspicions, Wu Wang truly wanted to meet with his old friend Yun Zhongjun.

It had been quite some time since he had touched his old friend's belly, and he missed it dearly.

「A short while later.」

Wu Wang's figure appeared on the outskirts of the Human Emperor Pavilion, arriving on a cloud from the south, seemingly having traveled from the Annihilation Sect.

Actually, there was a little loophole here—the distance from the Annihilation Sect to the Northern Border was actually further than from the main pavilion of the Human Emperor Pavilion to the Northern Border. But there was no way around it. The only location of his in the Human Domain that the Heaven Palace was aware of was this Great Demon Sect. He had to make his whereabouts seem as reasonable as possible.

"It's... Lord Wu Wang! He's returned!"

The Immortal Soldiers guarding outside the Human Emperor Pavilion shouted loudly, and immediately streaks of light shot towards Wu Wang. Xiao Jian Daoist let out a clear laugh, looking up from the clouds and laughing heartily. The sound of gongs and drums echoed through the heavens and the earth; the Human Emperor Pavilion had clearly been prepared for some time, having awaited Wu Wang for a while.

...

Wasn't the plan to sneak back, learn a few secrets, and then leave?

Ah, this!

Everyone is still so enthusiastic. I'm actually a bit embarrassed.

「At the same time, in the sky over the Northern Wilderness.」

Before the Teleportation Formation built near the Bear Hug Clan's territory, the silhouette of a young girl stepped out leisurely, her lips curled in a faint smile, though it was somewhat stiff.

She was about to meet that esteemed person, and Jingwei was inevitably a bit nervous.

"Your Highness," two old crones ahead bowed and greeted her softly, "The Clan Leader of the Bear Hug Clan has arranged a banquet inside their territory for you. This time you are acting as an envoy of the Human Emperor, traveling across the Northern Wilderness, so please be sure not to..."

"Not to what?" Jingwei asked softly.

The old crone smiled awkwardly, whispering, "Please don't adopt too humble an attitude."

"Are you referring to my attitude towards Wu Wang's parents?" Jingwei asked gently.

The two old crones nodded quickly.

Jingwei seemed thoughtful and spoke slowly, "If that's the case, then I am not representing the Human Domain here. Though I am the daughter of the Human Emperor, my relationship with Wu Wang should not be influenced by whether we are affianced or not. Even if I were visiting the home of a close friend, I should offer the courtesies of a junior."

"This..."

"Ah, what Your Highness says makes sense," one old crone said, smiling. "Just do as you see fit. Actually, we're all one family; there's no need for such distinctions."

"Mhm, thank you both for your understanding."

Jingwei nodded slightly, sweeping her Divine Thought over her attire, and then ordered her attendants to prepare gifts. She took a particular type of precious tea unique to the Human Domain in her hands and, leading a large retinue, flew towards the territory of the Bear Hug Clan.

It wasn't her first visit here, and she had met many of the local clan members before, but this time was clearly much more formal. Ahead, the sound of bugle horns came in waves as a large troop of giant wolf riders came howling, with several elderly Generals on wolves leading the way, bowing from afar.

Jingwei returned the greeting with a smile, and the numerous accompanying Cultivators also bowed in unison.

It was indeed a joyful and harmonious sight.

「Inside the great tent.」

Xiong Han grinned, clicking his tongue in wonder. He grabbed the wine vessel in front of him and tilted his head back to drink, but he felt a chill coming from beside him and couldn't help but turn to look at his wife, who had just returned from Big Snow Mountain.

"What's, what's wrong?"

"HMPH!" Cang Xue snorted lightly. "That old Human Emperor intentionally sent Little Jingwei away to prevent my son from seeing her and dispatched Little Jingwei here to get close to us, so we don't take our anger out on the Human Domain. He's really playing his little games, trying to benefit from every angle!"

"Ah, well," Xiong Han chuckled softly, whispering, "The Human Domain is the second most powerful force in the world after the Heaven Palace, and the Human Emperor has only this one daughter. It's perfectly normal for him to be reluctant to let her go, especially when our son is about to win her over."

Cang Xue said indifferently, "It's the Human Domain that needs Ba'er, not Ba'er who needs the Human Domain."

"No matter how much they need Ba'er, he's still your own flesh and blood," Xiong Han said with a smiling squint, wrapping his large hand around his wife's waist, being careful not to exert too much force. He said softly,

"Or rather, the Human Emperor is quite astute, knowing who holds sway in our household. Even the letters he sends mention that he wishes for Princess Jingwei to follow you in cultivation for a time.

What does this mean? This is to establish Jingwei's future position by Ba'er's side in advance.

Or rather, our Ba'er really does have some tricks up his sleeve.

The Heaven Palace's Strong God, the Young Master; the Human Domain's Saintess, Ling Xiaolan; and the Human Emperor's daughter are all planning for the future... Tsk, tsk, impressive indeed, very much like his father's style when he was young!"

"Just marrying one seems a bit of a pity, right, Clan Leader?"

"It's not a matter of pity, it's just a bit of youthful regret... Ah, my wife! My dear, let's talk this out! It's been so long since we've seen each other, we should be tender! Ah!"

BANG!

Not far away, Jingwei, who was about to descend on her cloud, and the people from the Human Domain, all paused. They looked ahead at the great tent from which gusts of ice-blue cold wind suddenly blew, unsure if it was appropriate to disturb them at this moment.

「...」 𝐟𝕣𝗲𝕖𝕨𝗲𝐛𝗻𝗼𝐯𝗲𝚕.𝗰𝚘𝐦

Wu Wang had to exert the strength of 'nine bulls and two tigers' to extricate himself from the crowd of experts.

I don't know how long these seniors from the Human Domain had been holding back, but their questions were incredibly tricky, ranging from 'the coexistence of immortal power and Divine Power,' to 'whether the current stable state of the God of Death has hidden dangers,' and even to the tactile details of striking down the Gold God. It nearly made me break out in a cold sweat.

How would I know these things?

The immortal power I cultivated doesn't interfere with Divine Power. This is likely due to the changes Mother made to my body when I first accepted the essence blood of the Star God on that deserted island.

But of course, I couldn't say that. I could only talk in vague and roundabout ways and call it a coincidence.

Fortunately, Xiao Jian was by his side to help Wu Wang cope for an hour and finally led him into the Human Emperor's pavilion.

The crowd of masters stopped, and eight Pavilion Masters came out to greet him.

Liu Baiyi gave Wu Wang a thumbs up and exclaimed, "Impressive indeed! You really killed the Gold God!"

As expected, everyone was extremely interested in this matter.

Unlike his reaction when he was in the Women's Country, Wu Wang smiled shyly.

"It was just luck, pure luck. It was because the Gold God was on the verge of collapsing, and with the full support of the Young Master, that I managed to injure the Gold God using the power of the Star God."

The Pavilion Master of the Heavenly Craft Pavilion laughed and said, "Just the full support of the Young Master alone is a feat that others could only dream of."

"You flatter me too much!"

The Hall Master of the Fire God Temple asked, "The Young Master didn't return with you?"

"Ah, Emperor Shun wouldn't allow it," Wu Wang spread his hands. "Emperor Shun is currently stirring things up... By the way, I need everyone to help me spread a message. I have already had my people start spreading this news in the Heaven Palace. We just need to coordinate internally and externally."

The Pavilion Master Feng Zhizi quickly asked, "What message? That is indeed my area of responsibility."

Wu Wang took a deep breath and spoke softly, "Emperor Shun's Chronicle of Struggle."

"Emperor Shun's Chronicle of Struggle?"

"Yes," Wu Wang said. "As much as possible, the Human Domain should extol Emperor Shun. The ideal portrayal would be a dramatic rise from obscurity to greatness, just like the male protagonists in those popular biographies. A crucial point is that Emperor Shun's initial Great Dao was called the Great Dao of Spring, with the profound meaning of 'spring warmth and blooming flowers.' It was through this Great Dao that Emperor Shun comprehended other Great Daos in ancient times, gradually grew stronger, and eventually became a powerful god. He then formed a powerful alliance with Xihe, drove away the Candle Dragon, and ushered in the Fifth Divine Age. The whole process must be praised as much as possible."

Feng Zhizi pondered and said, "Doing so might indeed increase Emperor Shun's prestige quite a bit."

"No need to fear that," Wu Wang said with a smile. "Those who hate him will still hate him, and those who fear him will always fear him. It won't affect the overall situation. But there is one critical point."

"What is it?"

"Let's try to make him more attached to the position of Heavenly Emperor and, at the same time, reduce the fear the gods of the Heaven Palace have towards him. Give those lesser gods some motivation to climb, and ideally, have the Candle Dragon Divine Faction focus their attention mainly on Emperor Shun."

Wu Wang's mouth quirked up as he saw Shen Nong gesturing for him to come over. He hurriedly walked forward, not forgetting to laugh and say, "His revealing to me that his Original Dao was the Great Dao of Spring must have been to enjoy the shock on my face. After all, he appointed me as the God of Spring some time ago. But sometimes, superfluous actions can reveal more weaknesses to attack. In this game of mindsets, I refuse to lose to the Heavenly Emperor of the Great Wilderness."