Chapter 1988: 69: News

Chapter 1988: Chapter 69: News

Although over the years, several Class VI Witches from the Northern Continent ascended here, it still seems somewhat weak.

In contrast, the Red Sky Sect and the Hundred Ghost Sect together have seven early-stage Integration Cultivators, although their Primordial Spirits are essentially late-stage Refining Void existences, making their overall strength somewhat inflated, they still clearly surpass the native power of Little Cang World cultivators.

If Yu Wuheng were to leave, it would undoubtedly further weaken the strength of the Little Cang World native cultivators.

After pondering for a while, he finally spoke to persuade:

“Senior Sister, if you’re not in a hurry, could you wait a bit longer?”

Unexpectedly, Yu Wuheng was quite agreeable this time:

“Sure, but I can only stay here in Little Cang World for about another century at most.”

Wang Ba thought it over and nodded. A hundred years isn’t little, if Chong Hua hasn’t had any accidents, they should be back by then.

“Alright, then that’s settled.”

Just as Yu Wuheng was about to leave, Wang Ba suddenly spoke again:

“By the way, Senior Sister, could you perhaps guide Daoist Yuanci? He is now nearing Class IV Dao Domain Perfection but is still lacking somewhat.”

Yu Wuheng was slightly surprised and looked at Wang Ba for a moment, then seemed to realize:

“You want to merge with Daoist Yuanci to break into Unification?”

Wang Ba slightly shook his head:

“I am still lacking as well.”

Upon hearing this, Yu Wuheng thought for a moment, then nodded:

“I will do my best.”

With that said, Yu Wuheng silently vanished from the spot.

Seeing Yu Wuheng disappear, Wang Ba couldn’t help but reflect quietly.

He thought for a moment, then summoned Ghost King Xi Cai.

Over the years, Ghost King Xi Cai had frequently come here, so being summoned by Wang Ba wasn’t surprising. However, upon seeing Wang Ba, he couldn’t help but recall the scene of the green-clad girl easily subduing five people and then being casually captured by Wang Ba.

His mind still carried a hint of shock and awe.

His words unconsciously became a bit more respectful:

“Taoist Master, are you looking for me?”

Wang Ba gently nodded:

“Sit down, it’s still about the Triple Layer of Suffering.”

Hearing this, Ghost King Xi Cai couldn’t help but look troubled:

“Taoist Master, while the last two layers of suffering have diminished, the first layer is still too powerful to reduce further; the curse has already been modified by nearly half…”

Wang Ba slightly shook his head, indicating him not to be agitated:

“I know, what I want to ask is whether you can give me an approximate time, when could we see a breakthrough?”

“Approximate time?”

Ghost King Xi Cai hesitated, calculating inwardly, then solemnly said:

“At the current progress rate, to further lessen the power of the first layer of suffering, the curse would need to be modified by at least 80%, which gets increasingly difficult. The time… it would probably take another two hundred years, perhaps even longer.”

“Two hundred years…”

Wang Ba couldn’t help frowning.

This time isn’t long for cultivators like Ghost King Xi Cai, but for the many still suffering from the Dao Domain, it’s indeed too long.

Inside the realm, although they had begun large-scale cultivation of Lotus Lady and Lotus Seed, consuming considerable Domain Origin power to nurture numerous Spirit Beasts for it.

For the not insignificant number of Refining Void Cultivators, it’s only a temporary relief, preventing outbreaks, without solving the fundamental issue.

Thus, the Triple Layer of Suffering remains the optimal choice for the native cultivators of Little Cang World to avoid the dangers of the Dao Domain running wild.

However, since the power of the first layer hasn’t diminished to a safe level, it truly couldn’t be used on them.

Observing Wang Ba’s furrowed brow, Ghost King Xi Cai, thinking of how dedicated Wang Ba had been over the years, hesitated before sincerely advising:

“Taoist Master, you needn’t be so conflicted. The cultivators from the Sea of Chaos Realm understand life and death to be determined by fate. Those who endure the Dao Domain survive, those who don’t perish; even treasures that nourish the Primordial Spirit are rare, claimed only by the capable, not for everyone. We’ve already reduced the Triple Layer of Suffering to this extent; if they still can’t endure, they only have themselves to blame for their destiny. It’s unreasonable to blame us. Master, seeking perfection in everything might just… might just cause unnecessary hardship for yourself?”

His words were a bit blunt, even slightly offensive, but Wang Ba, on the contrary, sensed the sincerity and honesty in his tone.

Wang Ba fell silent for a moment.

He understood this reasoning perfectly… Yet, if not for seeking perfection, why would he have painstakingly led Little Cang World this far?

After a moment of silence, he softly said:

“If the people do not fail me, I will not fail them.”

Ghost King Xi Cai sighed lightly as expected upon hearing this, but couldn’t help feeling a profound respect in his heart.

With such a Taoist Master, these Outer Realm Cultivators could indeed feel at ease.

After some consideration, he hesitated to suggest:

“The last Sea Market was nearly two hundred years ago; it’s likely it will reopen before long. Master, if you are willing, once the Sea Market opens, perhaps send someone covertly to trade some of the locality’s specialties, like Spirit Grass, spirit materials, and spirit mines, for treasures outside the realm. While these items seem ordinary inside, outside the realm, they are quite rare. Perhaps they could be traded for treasures like Immortal Marrow Jade Liquid, or at the very least, obtain some Innate Dao Treasures suppressing the Primordial Spirit or special magic treasures crafted by Artifact Refining Masters…”

“Immortal Marrow Jade Liquid…”

Wang Ba’s eyes flashed slightly.

The effect of Immortal Marrow Jade Liquid is indeed more pronounced. One drop could keep a Refining Void Cultivator under control for years. If enough was gathered, it could potentially offset a lack of Primordial Spirit, and there seems to be some secret hidden within it.