Chapter 1990: Chapter 70: Departure
“The location where the Sea Market opens this time, I’m afraid, is a bit far from us.”
On the high platform suspended in mid-air in the Taoist Field, Ghost King Xicai spoke in a low voice:
“Unless there’s some advance notice, generally, we only go when a Sea Market opens nearby… Besides, the opening of the Sea Market is somewhat frequent, once every few hundred years, and the Realm Embryo is far from being fully nurtured…”
“Are you suggesting that we shouldn’t send anyone over?”
Listening to Ghost King Xicai’s words, Wang Ba tapped his fingers lightly on his knee and asked thoughtfully.
“Uh…I was just saying, but with such a long distance, if we were to go, I’m afraid by the time we arrive, this Sea Market may have already closed, as the duration of the Sea Market is not fixed, generally lasting only a few decades to a century.”
Ghost King Xicai replied truthfully.
Wang Ba frowned slightly:
“Is there no way to arrive earlier?”
Ghost King Xicai pondered for a moment:
“Well, there is, but the cost is high, needing to pass through some forces and use their Teleportation Arrays… Baoshi is more familiar with these, as he has traveled to many places before and knows the routes well.”
Wang Ba nodded: “Is he still studying that Corpse-folding?”
He was referring to the Divine Corpse crafted from the Six-fingered Divine Demon using the Corpse-folding Control Skill.
This had been the signature skill of Hundred Ghost Mountain, and after the Five Ghost Kings pledged allegiance, Wang Ba recalled the matter of the Divine Corpse, worrying that the method researched by the Hundred Arts Academy was not authentic enough, so he specifically had the Five Ghost Kings examine it.
To their shock, they found that the foundation of the Six-fingered Divine Demon was exceedingly strong, with the potential to be refined into the Corpse-folding that they had long been unable to achieve, though the technique was indeed lacking.
Thus, the Corpse-digging Ghost King, who mainly practiced the Three Divine Corpse Technique, resided in the Sea Eye to maintain the growth of this Divine Corpse.
Upon hearing this, Ghost King Xicai nodded helplessly and said:
“Yes, among us, he’s the only one who hasn’t made much progress over the years, just busy studying this Divine Corpse… However, the growth of the Divine Corpse is promising, and it shouldn’t be too long before it achieves its initial form.”
Wang Ba pondered for a while and instructed:
“Let him spare some time to come over first. After this matter is settled, it won’t be too late to go back to research.”
An initially formed Corpse-folding can basically reach the peak strength of the original body.
And the Six-fingered Divine Demon of yesteryear was a Seventh Tier Perfect, the highest cultivation he had seen apart from the Double-Pupil Taoist.
If he could have a Seventh Tier Perfect Divine Corpse sooner, it would make things much easier in this Sea of Chaos Realm, which was why Wang Ba valued this matter highly.
Ghost King Xicai nodded and said:
“I’ll go call him now.”
With that, he quickly left.
Wang Ba thought for a moment and summoned the current main figures of the three sects within the realm.
“Junior Brother.”
The expression on Zhao Feng’s face was slightly cold, his double pupils filled with indifference.
However, it was much better than when the Dao Domain was out of control before.
He had now paused his cultivation of the Dao Domain, fully concentrating on honing the Primordial Spirit, and the Dao Domain Realm had halted at Class IV.
This was the result of greatly increased talent and accelerated cultivation speed after integrating Immortal Blood.
Of course, in the current situation of the Sea of Chaos Realm, Class IV Dao Domain was not low, but it was indeed difficult to handle many situations.
In contrast, the growth of Spirit Beasts in the Taoist Field was less constrained. Although their growth speed was significantly slower than that of Cultivators, they did not face the problem of Dao Domain backlash since they did not cultivate the Dao Domain.
“Senior Brother, sit down. Let’s wait for everyone to arrive, then we’ll discuss something together.”
Wang Ba didn’t mind, as he had experienced a similar state when integrating with the Ice Daoist before, so he understood well.
Zhao Feng said nothing and sat down.
In no time, Ji Ying, Liang Wuji of the Longevity Sect, and Xiong Zhaojing of the Youxian Temple, among other high-ranking members from within the realm, hurried over.
These were Cultivators who had controlled the Dao Domain and would not lose control again in the short term.
Wang Ba glanced over them and first announced:
“Starting today, I will no longer hold any positions within the realm…”
The few were stunned, and Ji Ying was the first to react, stepping forward:
“Ji Ying pays respects to Taoist Master Taiyi!”
The others also came to their senses and quickly saluted.
Wang Ba shook his head slightly. His intention was to let go of certain things completely, but he was too lazy to explain further.
He then recounted the intelligence on the Sea Market and the situations inside and outside Little Cang World.
No sooner had he finished speaking than Ji Ying volunteered:
“Taoist Master, I am willing to go to the Sea Market, to exchange for many cultivation resources on behalf of the Cultivators of Little Cang World.”
As soon as he finished, Liang Wuji and others quickly spoke up, volunteering.
Wang Ba, however, shook his head again and calmly said:
“This time, I will go personally.”
Everyone was instantly surprised upon hearing this.
Because everyone knew that besides the time when resources were extremely scarce in Little Cang World, forcing Wang Ba to leave, he had never left Little Cang World again. Yet, they didn’t expect Wang Ba to make such a significant decision this time.
Ji Ying frowned slightly and said:
“The Sea Market, though a treasure trove due to its bustling nature, is also a place of troubles. In this Sea of Chaos Realm, powers are mixed, and allies and enemies are unclear. Is it appropriate for the Taoist Master to venture there personally?”
Out of regard for Wang Ba, he cautiously phrased his concern.
Wang Ba, however, was unfazed and replied candidly:
“With my current cultivation, indeed it is somewhat insufficient to go to the Sea Market, but I have my ways to handle it… This journey is out of necessity, as the Cultivators within the realm are still troubled by the Dao Domain. The sooner it is resolved, the sooner Little Cang World can rise.”