Cursed Mountains and Seas

Chapter 404 Compass: Ding! Unidentified Heavenly Treasure Ship (4000) detected!
Following the guidance of the "Dragon Abyss Prophecy," Wang Cheng arrived at the easternmost part of Penglai Immortal Island.

Although he had not yet encountered the opportunity to advance to the third rank, "Sinan Wodou," he unexpectedly obtained a tiger skin belonging to a living ghost or deity.

In terms of combat power alone, it is roughly equivalent to entering the ranks of the upper three grades.

He thought that with this ability to "peel off the skin and take a different form," he could use this tiger-face that had been registered with Yu Xian'er to fish in troubled waters.

Not only can it successfully evade subsequent pursuit, but it might also easily solve the problem of the third-grade immortal slag in the raw materials for the [Thunderfire Cardinal].

But the accident happened too quickly.

Before he could even take action, he suddenly encountered a group of unreasonable and rude thugs who immediately demanded his whip.

Glance up at the clouds.

Good heavens! Under the watchful eye of someone who sees things in a rare and valuable way, everyone's name is preceded by a title such as "son of so-and-so fairy" or "daughter of so-and-so fairy."

Moreover, regardless of their current level of cultivation, most of them possess innate bloodline supernatural abilities, or are born with a cultivation level of the middle third rank.

Wang Cheng's heart skipped a beat, and tears of envy streamed down her face.

If we could "buy" their talent, wouldn't they be able to take off on the spot?

The internal alchemy methods he and Lao Wu co-founded, whether the "Nine Heavens Void School" or the "Dragon Tiger Yin Yang School," require one to first cultivate to the fourth level of the Qi and Life cultivation realms before one can even begin.

It's impossible to reach the middle or lower three ranks in one step and start cultivating inner alchemy.

Or rather, they are not yet capable of doing so with their current understanding of alchemy.

Unless one fully comprehends the path of inner alchemy in the future and revisits it from a higher perspective, there might still be some chance of achieving it, and even allowing the next generation of the Wang family to directly enjoy the benefits of their bloodline.

Unlike these guys, who were already extraordinary "demigods" from the moment they were born.

This is precisely the inherent consensus of the "chicken parenting" philosophy: two geniuses combined may result in offspring that simply regress to the average and become mediocre. But the path of immortality will not be the case; if your ancestors were great, you will definitely be great too!

Wang Cheng nodded inwardly:
"The second generation of immortals, that makes all the sense now."

In their land, those spoiled brats who have only been wealthy for a generation or two, a mere few decades, dare to disregard the law and commit violence in the streets, while others take the blame for them.

These long-lived second-generation immortals, possessing at least several hundred years of accumulated wealth and naturally powerful bloodlines, are naturally more arrogant.

"Even if these fortune tellers were walking down the street and ordered any random passerby to chop off a whip and make soup for them, that would be perfectly reasonable. What a load of rubbish!"

Before I donned this tiger skin and gained the cultivation of a third-rank living ghost god out of thin air, I could only swallow my anger and run away from half the island.

Now that we've acquired this protective facade, if we continue to swallow our anger, wouldn't it be a waste of our efforts?

Wang Cheng looked up at the second-generation rich kids above him, his eyes flashing with murderous intent.

He didn't find the brilliance of genius in these lucky people who relied on heaven, earth, or their ancestors dazzling at all!
"I, Wang Cheng, have come this far from my original weight of two ounces and eight mace, entirely through my own hard work."

No capital required, just skinning and disguising – open!

"Want a taste of my whip? I'll give you one right now, and it'll be barbed!"

Within the Niwan Palace, centered around a divine decree from the Lord of Borneo, a three-tiered deity with a tiger's body, dragon's horns, and eagle's wings stirs restlessly, its powerful energy filling its entire body.

It can unleash a thunderous strike at any moment.

[The Demon Lord] Jiang Jichun was already in place, and the fundamental spiritual essence of Confucian scholars is [not a vessel], making them best suited for all official positions and special skills.

With him serving as the assistant demon, even if Wang Cheng uses the Tiger God's power, it won't be as smooth and effortless as the original owner's.

However, given his already formidable "unity of heaven and man" realm, which far surpasses the fourth rank, he could easily unleash the abilities of a normal, living ghost or deity.

In contrast, these second-generation immortals, despite their high status and talent, have not yet transformed these innate advantages into combat power. Out of the total of twenty-odd people, only three or five have reached the fourth rank.

They lack knowledge of military strategy and secret manuals, and are not adept at gathering crowds. Wang Cheng is confident that he can take them down in a short time. He will use the shipborne Cave Heaven and Earth Official Dharma Realm device to ensure that no one will know.

But just as he was about to erupt, Yun Jinlong, who came from the Yan Tian Dao, suddenly twitched his large nose:
"Wait, I smell Aunt Yu Xian'er's scent on this tiger demon. It seems to be her pet demon. I shouldn't just cut this tiger penis like that, right?"

His words, however, drew a burst of laughter from his companions:
"Haha, so Brother Yun has also experienced the wonders of Aunt Xian'er?"

The fact that all the second-generation descendants unanimously called her "Auntie" demonstrates Yu Xian'er's prominent status in the immortal realm.

Some claim to be the grandmother of the entire Western Continent, while others are the aunts of all the second-generation immortals in the entire Immortal Realm. You can't argue with them, you can even seduce them.

"Tch, aren't you all the same?"
Among the countless alchemists and immortals in the six realms of immortals, apart from that white fox scholar, countless others are like-minded people of Aunt Yu Xian'er. Eldest brother, there's no need to laugh at second brother.

Anyway, she won't cast a love spell on us, so there's no need to worry about being bewitched by magic. Why not enjoy such a heavenly beauty?

"Brother, I see you haven't been completely bewitched by her, but your heart has certainly been stolen by that vixen. You're protecting her wherever you go. Hahaha!"

The wild girl who initially suggested cutting tiger penis was used to these ambiguous topics among her peers; she simply gave Yun Jinlong a reproachful look, as if he were a fool.
"Why is Brother Yun talking such nonsense?"

It's precisely because this tiger demon is a domesticated monster that has already been subdued by our own people that we dare to act so arrogantly.

If it were a wild and untamed demon, and we, a group of mid-level three cultivators, encountered it, my little sister would immediately be the first to kowtow to it.

As Wang Cheng listened to the news that shattered the worldview of normal people, his expression gradually became somewhat strange.

Then he saw a broad-minded, pretty girl in yellow peek out and give him a disdainful look:
"During the daytime, information about the outsiders who entered the Penglai Secret Realm was sent to the six major immortal sects."

I remember that the chosen figure for Borneo and the Southeast Asian dragon was the Supreme Patriarch of Siam, Luang Phor Seng, not some mountain king from Borneo, the Tiger God.

Unless you are chosen by our six great immortal sects to become a dragon or a serpent, and consume the superior Dao fruit bestowed by our six great masters, you are just a lackey of an immortal sect.

Anyway, these people won't stay in the Immortal Realm for more than a few days before they're kicked out to fight for the Immortal Realm; they're just cannon fodder.

Hey, you tiger demon, I'm talking to you. Hurry up and chop off a third-grade tiger penis to make soup for us!
As a reward, this fairy will plead with Jade Fairy to allow you to stay in the Immortal Realm, flanking her bedside with the White Fox Scholar. How about that? Pretty good deal, right? Hehehe."

All the second-generation figures in the sky looked at the "tiger demon" with amusement, seemingly enjoying the thrill of controlling other people's fates at will.

Wang Cheng was somewhat surprised by her words: "Isn't it said that second-generation rich kids are brainless?"
It's rare to encounter such a group of second-generation immortals who are so clear-headed, knowing when to be arrogant and when to bow down and admit defeat.

In theory, such a person should be able to live a very long time.

Unfortunately, you lack foresight! Treating wild beasts as livestock is a sure path to your demise.

At this moment, with the blessing of the Tiger God's status, Qihu Keju was able to successfully read the detailed information about them.

Especially the girl in yellow who was surrounded by admirers and clearly held the highest status.

The treasure ship's crew has been besieged by the immortals for 128 years, and the personnel of the six major immortal sects are rotated every ten years.

Among the nine Immortals currently in charge of refining the Great Zhao Treasure Ship using the "Inverted Yin-Yang Array," the leader is the Nine-Headed Immortal, a first-rank Immortal from the Nine Netherworld Sect, one of the six major immortal sects.

This is the youngest daughter of the Nine-Headed Immortal, named Shi Jiu'er, a fifth-rank alchemist.

"A first-rank immortal woman?"

No matter which dimension you look at, this is one of the most distinguished second-generation individuals, and indeed, they have the right to be arrogant.

Most importantly, what did the intelligence report say her father was responsible for? Surrounding and refining the treasure ship's crew?

Wang Cheng's heart skipped a beat, and he quickly looked at the others, trying to find more useful information.

Then they discovered another unremarkable young man in the second generation team, named Tao Mo. He was of much lower status than Shi Jiu'er, but he already had the cultivation of the fourth rank.

My mother was also one of the nine immortals responsible for guarding the Yin-Yang Reversal Array—a third-rank immortal named [Peach Blossom Immortal].

We gleaned slightly more information from him, including the exact coordinates of the treasure ship's latest update and the current status of some of the treasure ship's officers and generals.

Some ascended to godhood, some died in battle, and of course, some were secretly corrupted!
Seeing the name of his ancestor, "Wang Bangyan," greatly boosted Wang Cheng's spirits.

"As expected, these second-generation rich kids are truly rare commodities! The resources and intelligence they possess are far beyond what ordinary people can compare to."

After confirming their identities, Wang Cheng immediately realized that there was more to them than met the eye, and they couldn't just be killed so easily.

So, feigning a humble demeanor of suppressed anger, he repeatedly bowed towards the sky:

"Even if one cultivates the life-force technique, one must reach the upper third-grade martial arts immortal realm to achieve limb regeneration."

To bring happiness to Xian'er, this little demon would never bear to part with these ten-odd pounds of flesh beneath her.

There may be demons in this world who have cultivated their life force to the upper three ranks and made a fortune by selling tiger penises, deer waists, and sea dog kidneys, but he is definitely not among them.

Upon hearing his refusal, and hearing his seemingly deliberately flaunted size, the second-generation immortals on the cloud bed all changed their expressions.

Wang Cheng suddenly changed the subject:
"However, I have a priceless treasure here that I am willing to offer to you young masters and ladies in exchange for the return of the tiger penis."

A hint of interest appeared on everyone's faces:

"What treasure? We're all well-traveled and knowledgeable; ordinary treasures don't even catch our eye."

If you dare to lie to us, don't even think about getting your tiger penis, or even your tiger skin and bones.

"Then, we'll drink your tiger bone medicinal wine and go to paradise with Xian'er, so that even you, the tiger demon, can have a tiny bit of a sense of participation."

Wang Cheng wouldn't hold a grudge against a dead man, and slowly uttered:
"Is one nation's treasure enough?"

The group of people suddenly became breathless:
"You barbarian from Southeast Asia, do you really possess a national treasure? Quickly, show it to us!"

Next time Aunt Xian'er holds her ultimate feast, we will definitely bring you along, we will never break our promise.

You probably don't know this, do you? A male concubine who's been tired of Aunt Xian'er's advances is almost never going to spend time with her again. Only through our influence can we make an exception for you.

Wang Cheng then grinned foolishly and pretended to rummage through his pocket, pulling out the "Good Dragon Pearl" that emitted a faint mirage.

Of course, this is just a fake created by Sister Fox using the creative power of the Earth Official's Realm, the Seven Treasures Wish-Fulfilling Mantra, and endless mirage energy.

They can always be there when they are by Wang Cheng's side, but once they leave his side, they will disappear within a few days.

Of course, if someone were to perform a ritualistic incantation and refine it, it could eventually transform into one of the following divine treasures: [Wish-Fulfilling Treasure], [Golden Wheel Treasure], [White Elephant Treasure], [Azure Horse Treasure], [Divine Jewel], [Jade Maiden Treasure], or [Master Weapon Treasure], and it's not impossible that it could grow into the other person's heart.

At this moment, concealed by the omnipresent mirage array "Ten Thousand Miles of Mystery Array," the group of second-generation immortals were completely unaware of the mirage emanating from it, as well as the various demons, big and small, hidden within it, stirring up their desires.

When Wang Cheng tossed the "precious pearl" into the clouds without a word, they immediately saw the precious light emanating from the dragon pearl and were instantly stunned:
"What a treasure! It truly is a national treasure!"

The villain took advantage of the situation.

Wang Cheng wasn't sure if the demon's invasion would provoke a countermeasure from the higher-ups, so he simply decided not to take that risk and let go of those second-generation descendants whose families had first- or second-rank elders.

The remaining second-generation heirs with only third-rank backers were not so lucky; they were all infected with powerful demons.

In particular, Tao Mo, whose mother was in charge of guarding the great formation, was delighted to have acquired the demon-level Amakusa Shiro, and a glint of green light flashed in her eyes.

Wang Cheng's plan was simple and crude.

They used these high-profile second-generation heirs as Trojan horses, getting them to help them bring the demon into the outside world, hoping to get in touch with Old Wang and then plot the next steps with this fifth-generation ancestor.

Otherwise, if you recklessly rush into the ambush guarded by a first-rank immortal, wouldn't you risk your life?
By the time they realized they had been tricked, Wang Cheng had already made his escape.

Besides, every wrong has its perpetrator and every debt its debtor. If they want to settle accounts, they should go after the Tiger God. What does it have to do with me, the Xuanwei Envoy and Imperial Envoy General Wang Fugui?
Just as the plan was progressing smoothly, Wang Cheng found an excuse to part ways with the second generation.

"This humble demon takes her leave. Please make yourselves at home, young masters and ladies."

Boom——! ! !
A loud bang suddenly rang in everyone's ears.

Further east, at the edge of the secret realm, a sudden storm arose, and the Mysterious Array of Ten Thousand Miles churned and trembled violently, failing to subside for a long time.

Whether it was an illusion or not, Wang Cheng felt the entire Penglai Secret Realm tremble three times, and at the same time, he heard Wang Xiaoqi's voice transmitted simultaneously:
"Ding! Extra-numbered Heavenly Craftsmanship Treasure Ship Detected! Extra-numbered Heavenly Craftsmanship Treasure Ship Detected! Automatically Connect to Ship Spirit!"
This is the flagship of the Great Zhao Treasure Ship Fleet, the [Beidou Qiyuan Ship]. Please respond if you hear this. Weak signal. Weak signal.

(End of this chapter)