The ancient giant bear hiding in the world of immortal cultivation

Chapter 359 Comprehensive improvement
Transplanting purple-skinned yellow-flowered linden trees is a major undertaking.

Old Zhou summoned all his disciples. It was at this moment that Wang Wu learned that Old Zhou had established a sect called Qingyun Sect, and that Master Mu was actually one of the guardian elders of Qingyun Sect.

That's right, the giant monkey and the serpent monkey are also guardian elders of the Qingyun Sect.

From a mortal's perspective, the Qingyun Sect is still quite mysterious.

Even the disciples of Qingyun Sect seemed to be rising to great heights, full of vigor and ambition.

"Disciples of Qingyun Sect congratulate Elder Mu on his return from seclusion."

They were quite polite.

Wang Wu smiled as he looked at the more than one hundred people of all ages. Among them, the oldest was over seventy years old, yet he was still strong and healthy, with a loud voice, bright eyes, and abundant blood and energy. However, without cultivating spiritual pills, his lifespan would not increase. In reality, he could only live to be one hundred and twenty years old at most, barring any unforeseen circumstances.

But in reality, there will inevitably be unexpected events. Ten years later, during the Great Cold and Lesser Cold, the Spirit Network will be suspended, which may be a calamity of the end times for them.

"Hehe, no need for formalities, Lao Zhou, we can begin."

Wang Wu nodded, and the more than one hundred Qingyun Sect disciples then used their magic to move the roots of the purple-skinned yellow-flowered linden tree, along with the small mound of earth covering several hundred meters in circumference.

This is the most appropriate transplanting method, and it will not damage the root system of the purple-skinned yellow-flowered linden at all, although it is a bit laborious.

Over there, Jia Ding Monkey was also directing hundreds of other spirit monkeys to use their magic to help with the transport.

Old Zhou, but Wang Wu did not join.

Sometimes we must admit that the Lingwang Daoist method does have its unique advantages.

For example, it would be very troublesome for the two of them to move such a small mountain, but with the help of the spirit network, it is both convenient and economical.

This is because the Lingwang Dao Fa (灵网道法) has a matrix effect.

In other words, when it is detected that more than ten friendly forces in a certain area are simultaneously releasing the same Dao spell, the Spirit Network will match them more effectively, thereby reducing the consumption of spiritual energy while improving the effect.

It can also be understood as an upgraded version of the Blood Qi Army Formation Divine Power.

Previously, Yu Ermu trained the large carp to practice the art of riding the waves and riding the wind simultaneously, also for this effect.

A moment later, with the blessing of the Mountain Moving Technique, the small mountain and the purple-skinned yellow-flowered linden tree were successfully transported to Wang Wu's territory, which was the small hill.

Several kilometers in front of Wang Wu's small pond, there happened to be a fairly suitable open space, which was also the location that the big monkey had its eye on.

It has dug a large pit here. As the small hill slowly descends, it blocks the way. The excavated soil forms a new hill. Whether the old man did it intentionally or unintentionally, the small hill, the excavated soil, and the surrounding original hills have formed a basin that is two kilometers wide at its widest point from east to west and five kilometers long from north to south.

If the water in the pond can't flow out, it will accumulate here and eventually form a small lake.

And this lake will submerge the true form of Master Mu on the small hill to the east...

Tsk tsk, what a scheme.

Soon, after the transplanting was completed, the big monkey walked over with a smile. "Master Mu, there's something I forgot to tell you. A new ninth-rank official has arrived at our Bear Ridge. His name is Yu Ergou, and his fief is now located in this spring."

"You were in seclusion before, and I didn't want to disturb you, so I didn't inform you. Fortunately, it's not too late now. Why don't you two formally get to know each other?"

"Yu Ergou?"

Wang Wu was slightly taken aback, then nodded and smiled, "To be able to invite a member of the Xijiang aquatic tribe to manage this spring is truly a stroke of genius. I admire him greatly. However, this spring is too small. Is it not a waste for Brother Er Gou?"

"Haha! Brother Mu is indeed kind-hearted. That's right, that's what I think too. What do you say, Lao Zhou?"

The big monkey grinned broadly and looked at Old Zhou. The latter gave a forced smile. Damn it, did he think he couldn't see through the old monkey's thoughts? He was just taking advantage of Mu Zhenren's peaceful and unassuming nature.

However, considering that the old monkey had just given him nine months' worth of spiritual energy as a bonus, he could only say a few words against his will.

“I agree with what Master Mu said. This little spring is indeed not suitable, especially after Brother Er Gou came. He has really put his heart into it, producing a hundred vats of water every day, which I did not expect. Therefore, I think today’s transplanting of purple-skinned yellow-flowered linden trees is a great opportunity! Look at this terrain, it’s a perfect match. Why don’t I suggest that we build a small lake around this spring?”

"In this way, our Bear Ridge will have its own water source, the ordinary people of Zhouzhuang Town will have a stable supply of rainwater, and Brother Er Gou will no longer have to suffer or fetch water. The money saved... wow, I think our Bear Ridge is about to have a turn of good fortune!"

"There's just one thing. How big should this lake be? I see that Master Mu's fiefdom has been basically submerged. Shouldn't we be compensated? Since we can't let Brother Er Gou suffer, we certainly can't let Master Mu suffer either. Big Monkey, what do you say?"

"Absolutely! Brother Mu, you've been a long-time vassal of our Bear Ridge. Even if I treat myself unfairly, I can't treat you unfairly. You can choose for yourself. Bear Ridge is three hundred li in circumference. Which fiefdom do you want?"

The big monkey pounded its chest loudly, like an explosive Vajra.

"Hey, what's with all this talk of grievances? I have a small mountain to keep me company. That's settled then. But we need to make some careful arrangements for Brother Er Gou. We've suffered too many losses over the years, so this lake should be bigger rather than smaller. Also, it would be best to dig a waterway to Zhouzhuang Town. Of course, I'm no expert in this area. Old Zhou, you can decide for yourself. I need to go into seclusion for a while."

Wang Wu, displaying an air of noble character, went directly to the small hill to the east, transformed into his true form, and moved away to the highest hill in the far east.

Although the terrain here is not high, it is surrounded by plains on three sides, so when his crooked-necked true form stands here, he actually has a bit of an aura of looking down on the world.

As for the ongoing squabble between the big monkey and Old Zhou in the distance, that was none of his concern. He was ready to continue fleecing the immortals. It's worth mentioning that True Man Mu was a fifth-rank official, possessing higher authority within the Spirit Network, thus allowing him to activate more Daoist techniques—all thanks to the immortals' subtle and profound wisdom.

But before that, he needs to do one more thing.

He needs to prepare comprehensively and advance to the next level.

That is, to upgrade all five grade 5 Ruyi Demon Pills and two grade 5 Ruyi Ice and Fire Spirit Pills to grade 4, and to strive to upgrade the grade 7 Green Wood Spirit Pill to grade 5 Ruyi.

This is a big move that will put him in top physical condition again.

The last time he was at full strength was in the Evil Wind Desert, where he plucked ten of his own hairs. This time, he's going to pluck a hundred.

At that moment, he no longer cared about anything else, and went into seclusion, letting the second Wood Immortal, who had undergone no changes, go online as a substitute.

Wang Wu's true form, however, appeared in the small wooden house beneath the roots of the Wood Immortal.

This place is safe and reliable; unless the Xijiang aquatic creatures come to attack, there's nothing to worry about.

He doesn't need to pay attention to the big monkey calling him.

"From now on, this will be my place of seclusion. Not bad!"

Even so, Wang Wu still took out some refined black iron blocks, cut them into corresponding shapes, and built a black iron hut about two meters thick inside the small wooden house.

With only one cubic meter of space left in the middle, we can rest easy now.

There's no need to worry about Yu Ergou either. He's just a giant carp that hasn't even transformed yet. Who can doubt that?
As long as one hundred tanks of water are discharged every day, it will be sufficient.

The monkey's schemes only bring laughter.

Wang Wu didn't care at all; he just hoped that the environment of Bear Ridge could become more peaceful and better. In a sense, the big monkey, Old Zhou, and Jia Ding monkey were all his protectors in his cultivation.

Having made all the necessary preparations, Wang Wu took out a Grade 7 Five Elements Spirit Pill from his storage bag. He had refined six of these pills in the Evil Wind Desert.

This item possesses the spiritual power to mend the heavens, capable of repairing and consolidating one's foundation, and enabling breakthroughs in cultivation realms. It is the most top-tier elixir he has been able to obtain so far.

He himself couldn't bear to eat it.

And to be honest, after eating these six, even if he had the Five Elements Spirit Array, he wouldn't be able to continue refining it because he was missing several of the most crucial materials.

These crucial materials may require a great price to obtain in the Great Wilderness Prison, but they are still attainable.

But in the outside world of cultivation—don't even think about it.

Under the control and monitoring of the Spirit Network, you do not have the corresponding authority, yet you want to refine the Five Elements Spirit Pill?
It's like a dream.

"Fortunately, these six should be enough."

Wang Wu smiled slightly, swallowed the Grade 7 Five Elements Spirit Pill, then activated the Azure Wood Spirit Pill, circulated the Azure Wood Spiritual Qi, and wrapped it around the stone-like Five Elements Spirit Pill, continuously increasing the impact until the critical point was reached.

"boom!"

A terrifying surge of spiritual energy erupted like a volcano, but it was intercepted by the ice and fire spiritual energy formed by the Ice and Fire Elixir in the next second, and then covered by a terrifying torrent of blood and qi.

Thus, the full efficacy of the Five Elements Elixir was sealed within the Green Wood Elixir.

This is Wang Wu's advantage; his foundation is too solid. The spiritual energy impact generated after activating a Grade 7 Five Elements Spirit Pill is in no way weaker than the full-force attack of a Grade 2 Great Demon.

Especially since this is inside the body.

He still remembered that the last time he took an eighth-grade Five Elements Spirit Pill, it almost killed him on the spot.

But now, there is truly no ripple.

For that Grade 7 Green Wood Spirit Pill, it was both the greatest destruction and the greatest opportunity.

It was directly torn apart and destroyed, and then re-condensed based on the Five Elements Spirit Pill. This process could be very short or very long. Wang Wu chose the latter because he had enough resources to be capricious. He wanted to elevate the quality of this Green Wood Spirit Pill to the highest level, namely, the Ruyi Green Wood Spirit Pill.

In fact, the reason he didn't rush to inscribe the Daoist techniques on the Green Wood Spirit Pill was precisely because he only wanted the best.

At this moment, within Wang Wu's body, the spiritual effects of the Five Elements Spirit Pill and the destroyed Green Wood Spirit Pill swirled like a vortex. Such power was terrifying, yet it could not be sensed by the outside world.

He took out a piece of green wood spirit stone and poured a large amount of green wood spiritual energy into it, making the vortex even larger and more terrifying, but it still could not break free.

Therefore, the only option is to accelerate the rotation, creating internal centripetal force, and forcibly purify the material.

The more green wood spiritual energy is injected, the greater the pressure the vortex withstands, and the better the purification and tempering effect.

(End of this chapter)