"Why are you asking such a question?"

Junior Deity of Lifespan stared at Wu Wang and calmly said, "Gods are born with the Dao, and all living beings are created by the gods. How can the myriad races dare to think of treating gods as equals?"

Wu Wang smiled and said, "Then there's no need to talk about it this time."

"Oh?"

Junior Deity of Lifespan looked slightly puzzled, "I would like to hear your opinion."

"It's not interesting to talk at length. Let's keep it simple," Wu Wang said. "In the eyes of the Heavenly Palace, the Human Realm belongs to the Human Emperor, not the Human Race. This is a fundamental difference in concepts. Isn't that right, senior?"

"Good," Shen Nong nodded slightly. "You can speak more."

"No, no," Wu Wang waved his hand repeatedly. "There's Candling Dragon, Heavenly Emperor Di Shun, and the Human Emperor. The levels are too high. How can a low-level cultivator like me from the Human Realm understand all this?"

Junior Deity of Lifespan's eyes showed a hint of impatience.

Was this old man mocking her?

Shen Nong smiled and said, "So, Wu Wang, you don't want the Human Realm and the Heavenly Palace to make peace?"

Wu Wang:...

Did she have to say it so bluntly?

Wu Wang sighed inwardly. How could she not understand the hidden meaning behind the old man's words?

If she said this, it would be equivalent to promising Shen Nong that she would be the mediator between the Human Realm and the Candling Dragon God Clan in the future, ensuring a harmonious relationship.

The old man's calculations were truly formidable!

Wu Wang now doubted whether everything that had happened since she met Shen Nong in the Western Sea was a coincidence.

Shen Nong had set up a big game, from the Human Realm to the North Wilderness, from the West Wilderness to the Eastern Sea. The only unexpected thing was the relationship that had developed between her and Jing Wei, which exceeded Shen Nong's expectations...

Wu Wang made up her mind:

"I can't let the old man continue to dominate the situation in this negotiation."

Because of her mother's reasons, the North Wilderness and the Bear Hug Clan, in the eyes of the old man, actually represented the Candling Dragon God Clan that had been expelled from the Great Wasteland.

Since it was her mother's mission, as her son, she naturally had to support it. Family members should speak with one voice.

As the young master, she must prioritize the position of the Bear Hug Clan.

"Your Majesty, it seems that the Great Wasteland is not only ruled by the Heavenly Emperor and the Candling Dragon."

Wu Wang narrowed her eyes and smiled, a hint of shrewdness in her eyes. She said in a gentle voice, "When you went to the Kunlun Mountain to extend your lifespan, you should have come into contact with another god clan."

Queen Mother of the West.

Junior Deity of Lifespan seemed unwilling to mention this matter and urged, "Your Majesty, please give a clear answer so that I can report it to the Heavenly Emperor."

Shen Nong glanced at Wu Wang and said slowly, "The answer is the Transcendent Tribulation."

Junior Deity of Lifespan said coldly, "So, there's no room for negotiation?"

"How can we negotiate?"

Shen Nong said slowly, "Since the establishment of the Human Realm, the Heavenly Palace has invaded the Human Realm 362 times. The blood shed by the clans has moistened every inch of the Human Realm's land. Now that the Heavenly Palace is in crisis, although the Human Realm may also face new crises, there will be more opportunities after the crisis.

Do you want to reconcile with the Heavenly Palace?

The Human Race has a not-so-good nature, which is to hold grudges. How can such deep-seated enmity be forgotten?"

Junior Deity of Lifespan fell silent.

Wu Wang cleared her throat and said, "Junior Deity of Lifespan, let me say a few heartfelt words."

"Speak."

"Don't always think that the myriad races are just playthings of the gods. The Primordial Gods are born from the Great Dao, but living beings can also control the Great Dao."

Wu Wang's expression turned serious, and she earnestly advised, "I have to say, it's a bad move for the Heavenly Emperor to secretly come to the Human Realm seeking peace. Or maybe you have other calculations and want to deliberately convey the wrong message to the Human Realm.

But no matter what, your goals will not be achieved, and there's no need to waste so much effort."

"Ridiculous. There's nothing more to discuss between you and me. Take care," Junior Deity of Lifespan said, sweeping his sleeves. His incarnation burst into a dazzling white light and turned into transparent butterflies, dissipating in front of the Human Emperor and Wu Wang.

Shen Nong swept his sleeves, instantly blowing away the remaining dust.

A young girl in white disappeared into thin air, leaving nothing behind. If Ji Mo were here, he would shed a few tears.

Wu Wang looked at the spot where Junior Deity of Lifespan's incarnation disappeared and sighed. Shen Nong remained silent, not speaking for a long time.

"Elder," Wu Wang whispered, "She's gone."

Shen Nong stroked his beard and sighed, saying loudly:

"The Heavenly Emperor likes to play this game. The gods of the Heavenly Palace are inherently arrogant. But unfortunately, the Human Realm today is not the era of the Primordial Human Emperor. The Human Realm now has its own heritage and has fought against the Heavenly Emperor's god clan.

The end of the era of the gods is the new starting point for the Human Realm and the myriad races!"

Hmm? The atmosphere seems a bit off.

"Now that the main business is done, there's a small matter I want to confirm with you, senior," Wu Wang slowly stood up, her arms hanging weakly, her body seemingly unsupported, swaying slightly in place.

Shen Nong supported his beard and smiled, saying gently, "Little Wang, what's wrong with you?"

"That time, it was during the Human Emperor's banquet in this main hall," Wu Wang's face was hidden in the shadows as she murmured, "I have been thinking carefully for a long time, but I still can't be sure when I said that phrase 'it's better to live than to die' to you, senior.

During that banquet, your impassioned words really moved me, and I felt that I had helped you, senior.""Oh hehehe, didn't I mention it before? Maybe I remembered it wrong, someone else might have said it."

Shen Nong silently stood up and took two steps back.

Wu Wang lowered his head and walked around the low table, speaking slowly:

"I really respect you, Senior Shen Nong, the Human Emperor, and Jing Wei's father. I even respect you more than my own father, Xiong Han.

But Senior, when you first saw me and discovered that I practice both the Star-Praying Technique and cultivation, you already knew that the situation of the Star God was very troublesome, and that my mother, the Great Elder, could surpass the rules of the Star God.

At that time, you already knew my mother's identity and anticipated the current situation... am I right?"

"Yes, you have good comprehension."

Senior Shen Nong nodded and added, "Actually, when I went to find you, I had already been secretly observing the North Wilderness for a long time."

"So."

Wu Wang suddenly looked up, his eyes bursting with sharp red light.

"You decided to go to Yan Shou because you discovered the situation of the Star God and knew that the other side of the ancient god war was about to return, not because of my appearance!"

"Young man, don't get excited."

Shen Nong's wooden staff trembled in his hand as he quickly put away his precious robe. He rebuked with a righteous tone, "What are you trying to do? I truly care about you as if you were my own grandson! Among the talents in the Human Realm, I like you the most!"

Swish!

Wu Wang's figure instantly appeared behind Shen Nong, his eyes flashing with a sharp red light, and his body covered in golden scales!

"Golden Dragon Claw!"

"You brat, are you itching for a fight again? Hmph... your strength has increased so much! You must have absorbed a lot of the Evil God's power!"

"Phew! You fraud! You even fooled the young people in the Human Realm!"

"Is it easy for me to support the Human Realm? I have to encourage them... you scoundrel! You just grew a beard! And you still want to marry my daughter? Do you want my daughter to wash the feet of the God of Fortune?!"

"Changing the subject won't work, I'm going to fight you today!"

"Are you afraid of me? Heavenly Fire!"

"Golden Dragon Kick!"

"Old Horse Leaping!"

"Golden Dragon Double Kick!"

Outside the side hall, Liu Bairen stood there with a blank expression, looking bewildered at the door in front of him.

He couldn't hear what was happening inside, after all, it was the Human Emperor who personally set up the barrier.

But through a window paper, he could already see directly with his naked eye the two figures inside, chasing and fighting as if they were going to destroy the house...

Liu Bairen silently set up dozens of barriers and sighed softly.

"They have such a good relationship."

He scolded himself for being careless. He should have said 'Deputy Sect Master' earlier, but he mistakenly said 'Deputy Hall Master'!

After a while.

The door opened, and the Human Emperor walked out, covering his chin, with a proud smirk on his face. He gave some instructions to Liu Bairen and was about to break through the void and leave.

"Your Majesty!"

Liu Bairen called out softly.

"What's wrong? Is there something else?" Shen Nong turned his head and asked.

Liu Bairen hesitated for a moment, then turned around and shook his plump body.

Senior Shen Nong looked at the long robe that had turned into strips behind him, calmly took out a cloak and put it on. When he loosened his grip, his half-inch beard was revealed.

Shen Nong calmly said, "I still have to rush to the North Wilderness to be on guard. The people of the Heavenly Palace are very scheming. If this matter is not resolved, they might intensify the invasion of ferocious beasts."

After speaking, he took a step forward and disappeared into the void.

Liu Bairen wiped the sweat from his forehead and then peeked inside the door, where he found Wu Wang meditating in the corner.

Wu Wang sat there with a swollen face, shirtless, surrounded by flickering flames, indicating signs of a breakthrough. However, his aura did not show any obvious fluctuations.

"Youth is really good."

Liu Bairen sighed and waited quietly outside the door.

...

"Is the Young Master okay?"

Half a day later, on the shuttle returning to the destroyed sect, Lin Suqing looked at Wu Wang lying motionless in the corner, feeling a bit worried.

The Young Master usually talks a lot and is quite cheeky.

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Since leaving the Ren Emperor Hall, the Young Master had a face full of exhaustion and an expression of "I'm tired, forget it". He didn't complain to her at all, which really made her worried.

"Young Master," Lin Suqing asked softly, "do you want something to drink?"

"Ah..."

Wu Wang let out a long sigh, his voice trembling slightly. "Suqing."

The Great Elder and Lin Suqing both took a half step forward, somewhat worried.

"Hey! What's wrong?"

"Master, if you're not feeling well or have been wronged, you can just say it directly," the Great Elder said with concern. "I'm willing to help you solve any troubles."

Wu Wang waved his hand, a hint of frustration in his eyes, and said slowly, "The Ren Emperor Hall... is not treating people well."

Lin Suqing angrily said, "How dare the Ren Emperor Hall bully you, Young Master? Aren't you with that senior, the one..."

As she spoke, she gently waved two green onions with her thumbs.

Mu Da Xian's eyes immediately lit up. "Which one? Which one?"

"Master, what exactly happened?" the Great Elder asked with concern.

"I..."

As the words reached his lips, Wu Wang could only force a bitter smile. He couldn't say that he had just participated in a three-party meeting that would determine the future situation of the Great Wasteland and had a fight with the Human Emperor himself.This is a secret known only to a few people in the world!

Wu Wang could only sigh and say, "I was forced by Lord Liu... to become the Punishment Hall Master of the Renhuang Court."

Silence.

Lin Suqing silently returned to her original position and meditated. The two immortals from the Renhuang Court who were driving this shuttle also had complex expressions.

Only the Great Elder asked with concern, "Master, did you agree?"

"How could I agree!"

Wu Wang sat up straight and said seriously, "Would I, as the master, be such a casual man? The position of the Punishment Hall Master of the Renhuang Court, plus the position of the Deputy Court Master, involves so many matters. If I were to take on these roles, would I still have time to cultivate?

Even if it's just a nominal position, even if I can enjoy double salary every month, it would still make people think that I have some improper relationship with Senior Liu Bairen.

This false reputation is unacceptable!"

The Great Elder couldn't help but breathe a sigh of relief, but there was still a hint of worry in his eyes.

The three-year deadline is approaching. If the master suddenly remembers this matter...

On the remaining journey, Wu Wang changed his previous despondency. He paced back and forth in the narrow shuttle cabin, showing a bit of aggressiveness.

"Dongfang Mumu, want to solve a riddle?"

Dongfang Mumu looked terrified and said, "No! I haven't caused any trouble!"

"Suqing, although you are reaching the end in the field of fair skin and beauty, don't be discouraged. Next time, I'll help you find some special herbs that will give you a second chance to grow."

Lin Suqing blushed slightly and bit her lip, saying, "I hate you, Young Master!"

"Great Elder... I forgot that you have already transcended, so it's fine."

Wu Wang's eyes were full of regret and he said with frustration, "How could I forget to bring Invincible."

The bald strong man who was in seclusion and annihilating the sect suddenly shivered inexplicably. He opened his eyes and saw the "ambush mechanism" covering the walls. He relaxed and rubbed his nose with force.

When Wu Wang got tired of wandering around, he returned to the corner and meditated. A faint starlight surrounded him.

Dongfang Mumu leaned into Lin Suqing's arms and whispered, "What's wrong with him?"

"He has something on his mind," Lin Suqing whispered back, "Whenever Young Master has something on his mind or can't relieve his frustration, he likes to tease others.

However, he usually doesn't tell anyone about his worries and always bears them alone."

Lin Suqing couldn't help but think of the time when they were attacked in the North Wilderness. Wu Wang asked General Xiong San to set up a trap to lure out the mastermind behind the assassination, while he sat there in silence for a long time.

At that time, Lin Suqing didn't understand how much pressure the young master was under.

It wasn't until their clan was wiped off the map of the North Wilderness that she realized what the young master had witnessed that night—a war, bloodshed for miles.

When they arrived at the annihilated sect late at night, Wu Wang took Lin Suqing and Dongfang Mumu back to the main house of the sect. He said he wanted to seclude himself for cultivation and hid in a narrow barrier.

He tried to empty his mind and listened to the chirping of insects outside the window.

A trace of starlight floated in from the porthole, like a gentle touch, gently caressing Wu Wang's cheek.

"Ba'er, I'm sorry..."

The necklace trembled slightly, and Wu Wang heard his mother's voice calling from the depths of his heart.

"What's wrong?"

Wu Wang responded in his heart and cleared his throat subconsciously. He had returned to his usual state and transmitted his voice, saying, "I was just thinking about the future changes in the Great Wasteland."

Cang Xue, in the Starry Sky Temple, said to her wooden staff, "Don't you want to ask your mother about these things?"

Wu Wang smiled and said, "Then... Mother, is there anything else you want to add or correct?"

"Ah, I'm sorry. It's too early for you to know all this. It really made you feel bad."

"Why are you apologizing to me? You don't owe me anything."

Wu Wang smiled and said, "On the contrary, as a son, I don't know how I can help you, Mother. Is there anything you need me to do? Although my strength is not enough, I can still provide some ideas for planning and strategy."

"The situation is far more complicated than you can imagine."

Cang Xue said, "Mother doesn't want you to be involved in all of this. No matter who rules the Great Wasteland in the future, Mother will protect you, your father, and the Bear Hug Clan."

Wu Wang smiled and said, "I really want to know now, how did Father marry you?"

"Actually, it was your mother who knocked your father unconscious according to the rules of the North Wilderness," Cang Xue chuckled, "Don't you think your father is handsome?"

"This?"

Wu Wang was a little stunned and almost painted a portrait of his father, ready to worship him for half an hour on the spot.

After thinking for a moment, he decided to ask something serious.

"Is Candling Dragon really cruel?"

"He used to be much more ruthless than Emperor Di Shun, and he didn't care much about living beings. He would easily destroy the world and start anew. But in recent years, he has improved his character and has become a bit more temperate."

"Being a bit more temperate... doesn't mean he's a good person. Then why did the God of Fortune target me?"

"Mother doesn't know the specifics. When I discovered her little actions, you were already marked with her curse seal. I will settle this account with her."

Wu Wang thought carefully and asked cautiously, "Are you a reincarnation? Is life outside the Great Wasteland very difficult for the exiled gods?"

Cang Xue replied, "It can be considered a reincarnation, but the specifics are very complicated. It took a lot of effort to bypass Emperor Di Shun's seal...""Your mother's true form is still outside the Great Wasteland. Once the seal is broken, I will change your bloodline to mine! You are my first and only offspring!"

"Life outside the Great Wasteland is not harsh. We have jointly created a small world where many tribes that follow us thrive and build up their strength. When the seal is broken, the situation in the Great Wasteland will definitely change."

Wu Wang: …

"Mother, I'm fine with being a human, no need to change my bloodline."

Cang Xue laughed, "I will respect your decision. If the human race can truly end the cycle of divine eras, I will have to rely on you for protection."

Wu Wang immediately perked up, his fighting spirit burning brightly.

Suddenly, an idea came to Wu Wang. He held the necklace and asked, "Mother, if the Heavenly Palace makes a move against the North Wilderness, can we handle it?"

Cang Xue was silent for a moment.

"At this time, the Heavenly Emperor's seal has not yet been broken, otherwise, it would have been shattered long ago," Cang Xue said, "Don't worry about me, I have many ways to hide this. On the contrary, the Human Realm is in trouble. Today, the Junior Deity of Lifespan from the Heavenly Palace went to the Human Realm for negotiations. It seems like the Heavenly Palace is conceding to the Human Realm, but in reality, Emperor Di Shun is trying to persuade himself."

Wu Wang was somewhat puzzled, "Persuade himself? What does that mean?"

Cang Xue's voice clearly carried a hint of dissatisfaction, she calmly said:

"In ancient times, Emperor Di Shun was known for his indecisiveness. Whenever he had to make a decision, he would make some seemingly crude attempts. In fact, he knew the results of these attempts very well, he was just trying to make a decision for himself. Within the next hundred years, the Human Realm will inevitably suffer a fatal blow from the Heavenly Emperor's divine system. Emperor Di Shun will do whatever it takes to reclaim the Path of Fire and stabilize the Heavenly Emperor's seal."

Wu Wang worriedly said, "Can't we break the seal now?"

"Merely extracting the Path of Stars is not enough to destroy the seal," Cang Xue said, "Over the years, the Candling Dragon has been pressuring the seal with its divine power. This is why Emperor Di Shun cannot leave the Heavenly Palace, they have been in a standoff."

Wu Wang envisioned the scene of the Heavenly Palace above the clouds.

The Heavenly Emperor, the Sun Goddess, the Ten Suns, the Deputy Deity of Lifespan, the Junior Deity of Lifespan, the Ten Evil Gods, and various primordial gods... Vague figures appeared above the Heavenly Palace, and beneath their feet was the endless army of the Great Wasteland tribes.

"What about the next wave of beasts?"

"The abnormality of the Star God has made them uneasy. The Heavenly Palace will launch a total attack on the Human Realm for the Path of Fire. Before that, I hope you can return to the North Wilderness."

Cang Xue sighed:

"Moreover, the Heavenly Palace will definitely try to dissolve the power of the Human Realm from within. The Ten Calamities Palace is a thorn in their side, but they may not be the only one. The despicable methods of the Heavenly Palace will be endless. The Candling Dragon was defeated by the Deputy Deity of Lifespan's scheme."

Wu Wang took out a jade talisman for communication, held it in his hand and thought carefully, then put it away.

"Mother, I want to do something for the Human Realm. The North Wilderness of the Human Realm, if the lips are gone, the teeth will be cold."

"My son, can gods and living beings truly be equal?"

Cang Xue gently countered.

"That's a question to fool the Junior Deity of Lifespan, how would I know the answer."

Wu Wang let go of the necklace with his left hand, jumped onto a soft couch, and joked, "Enough talk, I'm going to take a nap and see if I can break through a few levels!"

Cang Xue gently responded, but didn't say much else, putting down the wooden staff in her hand in the Starry Sky Temple.

Although they were talking about boring topics related to the divine system and the overall situation, it was...

A pleasant parent-child conversation.

Cang Xue squinted and smiled, but gradually, she leaned back in her chair, her face returning to its usual coldness.

A soft sigh slowly echoed in the temple.

In the small building of the sect, Wu Wang propped his arm and pondered for a while, then quickly yawned, turned over and fell asleep.

Breaking through was impossible, the so-called breakthrough in dreams was just a joke; he was a serious cultivator, running around recently, where would he get so many insights to fuel his breakthrough?

Hmm? The Yan Emperor's command seems to have changed a bit…

Soon, the sound of snoring began.

And with this snoring, ripples like those on the surface of water slowly spread around Wu Wang…