In just one short day, this Hidden Origin Town has become more prosperous than ever before.

A total of two hundred and thirty slots for the Hundred Birds Phoenix Immortal Array, that is, 230 Taiyi True Immortals are truly willing to contribute, have stable wealth and determination, with an average strength of Taiyi Fourth Tier. By leveraging this Immortal Array, they are no longer afraid of the Spirit-Catching Ship.

In addition, there are more than three hundred Low-Tier Taiyi, most of which are Tier One, Tier Two, and Tier Three.

Their individual strength is not substantial, but when used for running errands, doing chores, waving flags and shouting, and forming legions, they are quite impressive.

Finally, there are over eight thousand Earth Immortals, and in the future, this number will only grow. After all, the Earth Immortals' escape speed is too slow, and even if they immediately hear the news and rush here, it will take at least ten days or half a month.

Of course, this is no longer important. No one will care about these Earth Immortals. At a critical moment, if pushed, do you really think they wouldn't dare use them to refine Immortal Pills?

However, being caught up in such a large environment, running into such a streak of bad luck, who really has a choice?

"Wang Wu, you truly make this old man see you in a new light. I didn't expect you to actually make this happen!"

Elder Hui gained immense reputation from this wave. He not only took fifty Taiyi as disciples in one go but also reached some agreement with three Tier Eight Taiyi and personally comforted those wandering little Earth Immortals.

With adept and skillful means, in a short time, he really brought forth a semblance of an Immortal Alliance.

At this moment, his fifty Taiyi disciples have become the Law Enforcement Team, continuously conveying Elder Hui's orders, handling all matters in an orderly fashion. If described with data, the military spirit and morale are at least +10!

It is worth mentioning that the fifty Taiyi disciples Elder Hui took in are basically all Taiyi Tier One, Tier Two, and Tier Three, none above Tier Four.

This is an exacting means of control.

Below Tier Three, Taiyi's individual survival ability is too weak. They can't even get a slot and can only follow Elder Hui as closely as possible, hoping for his protection.

And even those Taiyi above Tier Four who have gotten slots must accept his favor. When faced with those little Taiyi carrying Elder Hui's orders, they have to follow them, or else Elder Hui would truly dare to make an example.

In short, it seems that Elder Hui is the biggest winner.

"Senior, your praise is too high. I merely took some advantage. I have the Hidden Dragon Sinew within, allowing me microscopic perception, and the care of Frost Monarch outside. All this Spiritual Qi was given to me by her. Even the various materials needed for the Hundred Birds Phoenix Immortal Array are what senior has accumulated over ten thousand years, so how could I dare claim credit in front of senior?"

After saying this, Wang Wu stepped aside, yielding the Hidden Origin Bell, which is the Central Hub of the Hundred Birds Phoenix Immortal Array.

Initially, he did want to take it over, as it was a sure profit. If he took it, Elder Hui couldn't do anything.

However, his considerations were more long-term.

The deployment of the Hundred Birds Phoenix Immortal Array is intended to ensure everyone has stable wealth and determination, without fearing being cannon fodder; it is meant to unite all Wandering Taiyi.

And also to resist the Half-step Daluo.

It cannot be only about benefits, without assuming responsibility.

Not to mention, if a Half-step Daluo really comes, having someone like Elder Hui of Taiyi Eighth Tier in the Central Hub would definitely be far more effective than if Wang Wu were there.

He already offered up seven trillion points of Spiritual Qi, so why wouldn't he yield a mere Hidden Origin Bell?

"Then this old man would be impolite to refuse."

Elder Hui did not decline, swiftly took over this slot, and immediately began various deployments. As an old sparrow living for twenty thousand years, he naturally has a deep foundation. Now holding the Central Hub, the effects are immediately apparent. He even produced three Eternal Firm Immortal Artifacts in one breath, one of which he personally owned, and the other two were picked up along the way.

Yet the stronger Elder Hui appears, the more confident everyone feels.

Including Wang Wu, who is quite pleased to see this.

Taking advantage of Elder Hui's busyness, while everyone was hastily deploying reinforcements, waiting for the impending war, Wang Wu quietly and silently, replaced himself with a strand of fur, while his true self ran twenty thousand miles away to the outskirts of Great Wilderness City. Without triggering the Eternal Firm Immortal Artifact of Great Wilderness City, he approached it as closely as possible, overlaying his own aura with that of the city.

This way, if anyone tries to deduce him, they will first deduce the location of Great Wilderness City.

Indeed, this is his purpose.

Killing and plundering may be thrilling, but being pursued in turn can be equally dreadful.

It's now two and a half days since he destroyed the Spirit-Catching Ship and stole those three thousand Three Calamities Long Sails.

Roughly estimating, soon the situation will break out, and Wang Wu dares not bet even a little on whether that side's Half-step Daluo will fly into a rage. All in all, he must find a way to escape this deadly peril.

And while Wang Wu hides and waits for the final judgement, a few Old Bears within Great Wilderness City are also frowning, finding the situation rather tricky.

"Xiong Wangjie? That Gray Sparrow is nothing but a slanderer!"

"Does he think I don't know what kind of person Wang Wu is? How could he possibly be a direct descendant of Xiong Wangjie! He's clearly from the ancient line of the Sin Bear, exiled and banished!"

"Brother, don't be angry. This Wang Wu is just a minor issue, not worth mentioning, but what Gray Sparrow said about the Hundred Birds Phoenix Immortal Array is indeed an open strategic ploy! By uniting those Wandering Taiyi and destitute Earth Immortals, it has inadvertently forced Great Wilderness City into a reactive position. These people have ill intentions!"

"Indeed, although the main branch of our Mang Mountain Ancient Bear has gone to All Heavens Immortal Realm, leaving only a branch in Great Wilderness City, one would think those three Half-step Daluo would give our city some face. But now, with Gray Sparrow's maneuver, it seems as if Great Wilderness City is the one seeking an alliance with them, which can easily lead to misunderstandings. Any slight negligence could have unimaginable consequences."

"Therefore—we must prepare on both fronts. Summon that Immortal Artifact, and make it clear to everyone that Great Wilderness City does not provoke trouble, does not fear trouble, and does not initiate attacks, but if not given face, then we will fight to the bitter end!"

——

At nearly the same time, five million eight hundred thousand miles away, on the Spirit-Catching Ship, now stripped of all its Three Calamities Long Sails, an extremely aged old woman was slowly walking along.

At a glance, she appeared very ordinary, almost indistinguishable from a mortal.

But behind her, a massive ominous shadow was trailing, swallowing the heavens and stars in its path.

Extremely malevolent and extremely bizarre.

Suddenly, the old woman lifted into the void, continuing to walk as if she were the hands of a clock, moving along her inherent path.

Like a prop, yet like a hairpin.

Yes, this aged old woman was merely a hairpin.

And the massive shadow behind her, capable of devouring the light of the sun and moon, was actually a full head of jet-black hair.

Under that head of hair, a giant yet beautiful face rose from the deck of the Spirit-Catching Ship, with the hairpin now minuscule and invisible.

But the beautiful face, too, was merely an ornament. She glanced back with a charming smile, yet instantly moved into her path, becoming a scene, a wisp of scarf.

And beneath this scarf, another face soon seemed to emerge from the river of time, full of melancholy and sorrow. Both the old woman and the beauty became crests of time.

But this time, the face finally became fixed, and everything scattered like light smoke. A shadowy figure stood quietly there, gently wiping the air as if brushing away the dust of time, instantly rewinding time, making every detail of the past three days distinctly visible.

From the appearance of the two Wandering Taiyi, each holding a control Jade Talisman, to their surprise assault on the Spirit-Catching Ship's defenses using the Eternal Firm Immortal Artifact here, severely injuring the ship's leader, and then carrying off the bodies.

Not a single detail was missed.

However, right after, another ghostly figure appeared, first killing the heavily injured Spirit-Catching Ship leader and then exterminating everyone else, seizing the Spirit-Catching Ship's Three Calamities Long Sails and stealing its Spiritual Qi supply.

The whole process was short yet extremely adept, exhibiting a fierce combat prowess, clearly showcasing the experience of an old Wandering Taiyi.

However, more bizarre was that the previous two Wandering Taiyi were not only visible with faces but also displayed their full names, past criminal records, and presence on wanted lists.

But this last individual was entirely shrouded from head to toe in dark fog, making him hard to discern. 𝚏𝐫𝚎𝗲𝕨𝐞𝐛𝕟𝚘𝐯𝚎𝗹.𝕔𝐨𝗺

"This is a bear! Go ask at Great Wilderness City; there should be results."

A voice seemed to come from a very distant place, "But do be mindful; after all, Great Wilderness City is of the Bear Immortal, and forcibly destroying or attacking it would be inappropriate. However, if they do not appreciate the gesture, then we'll eliminate them altogether."

"Understood!"

The shadow nodded in response, gradually solidifying into a somewhat melancholic young man, not a Half-step Daluo but a Taiyi Ninth Tier. At that moment, he swiftly retrieved various materials and quickly repaired the Three Thousand Paths of the Three Calamities Long Sails, infusing them with Yang Thunder, Yin Fire, and Evil Wind.

This person seemed to have honed the resistance of these Three Calamities to 9999 points and also mastered a Tier Four Foundation Establishment Array, completing the Three Calamities Evolution.

In just half a day's time, the Spirit-Catching Ship was operational again.

At that time, a smaller Spirit-Catching Ship rapidly arrived from afar, with three hundred Taiyi and twenty thousand Earth Immortals flying out—this was serious business.

"Inquire at Great Wilderness City and have them give me an explanation, or else, I'll give them an explanation!"

The young man said indifferently, waving his hand. The vast Spirit-Catching Ship operated on its own as if it were his toy, but the ship was not heading towards Great Wilderness City; instead, it was directed at another location, specifically the two clearest targets, the Wandering Taiyi.

The Spirit-Catching Ship raced like the wind, at speeds comparable to Tier Five Taiyi. Although it seemed it might not catch up with Tier Six Taiyi, due to the support of the Eternal Firm Immortal Artifact aboard, Taiyi on the ship could teleport within a hundred thousand miles anytime, anywhere.

The crucial point was, apart from a few Taiyi that would remain, the rest would fan out from the Spirit-Catching Ship like a giant net, capturing any Tier Three Earth Immortal they encountered.

Previously, this Spirit-Catching Ship targeted only cities, but now it's beginning to search the wilderness.