North Desolate Star, Golden Dragon beguiling the world.

One must admit, that tactic was truly damaging and also quite effective.

Although the overall atmosphere in the Human Domain was decent, there was a clear exclusiveness and even a kind of hatred towards the Innate Gods.

At this moment, the rumors circulating in the Human Domain were growing more intense, with a mix of truth and falsehoods. Although the name 'Wu Wangzi' was not directly mentioned, almost everyone in the Human Domain knew... these rumors were all about Wu Wangzi's 'scoop'.

Wu Wang indeed felt somewhat powerless to retort.

He had wanted to quietly 'sleep' in the Northern Wilderness for a few years—to fish, to feast his eyes, to cultivate his relationship with the Fairy Immortal, and incidentally, arrange a few "scenes" for a formal "meeting" with Jingwei.

His matters with Jingwei always dragged on, which wasn't ideal.

But Wu Wang had never imagined that as soon as he left the Human Domain, a concerted 'campaign' targeting him would emerge there.

This time, the enemy was premeditated and organized, with clear objectives and swift actions, spreading rumors throughout the entire Human Domain in almost three days and nights.

The speed at which the information spread surprised Wu Wang and also revealed to him another facet of the Human Domain's potential.

He always felt as if he was being targeted by someone!

The other party's methods, this kind of 'hot-headed' style that disregarded risk and reward, would not have been undertaken by any normal Human Domain force.

Was it really Heaven Palace making a move?

If that was the case, the purpose of Heaven Palace's actions was quite intriguing.

Experts from the Human Domain asked Wu Wang for his views on the matter.

Wu Wang stated he wanted to lie down and watch.

His original intention was to avoid the disturbances of the Human Domain and temporarily detach himself from the core vortex of its power struggles. Yet the vortex refused to let him go, following him to the Northern Wilderness with sparks and lightning.

Whom could he appeal to for fairness?

Those gods and spirits who wouldn't let him live peacefully... why don't you just die!

Taking advantage of the solitude, Wu Wang gritted his teeth and hurled a few curses, then soon returned to his usual refined and amiable demeanor.

He waved his left hand before him, setting up a row of Jade Talismans for immediate communication.

He had just arrived in the Northern Wilderness and hadn't even had many meals. He couldn't just pack up and rush back to the Human Domain.

If the upper echelons of the Human Domain couldn't suppress even this small matter, then he...

He had no control over those under the old seniors either.

The Jade Talismans began to chime, and messages started pouring into Wu Wang's ears from the Human Emperor Pavilion, the Four Seas Pavilion, the Punishment Hall, the Annihilation Sect, and Ji Mo's exclusive message channel. Messages were arriving from all of them.

After a simple summary of the messages, a topographic map of the Human Domain emerged in Wu Wang's mind, upon which clusters of flames of different colors appeared.

The rumors were unstoppable.

Those instigating the waves behind the scenes didn't need to do anything now. The rumors would spread at an extremely fast pace on their own and even spontaneously update their 'versions'.

The information contained within, a blend of truth and falsehood, had already generated tremendous discussion among the Cultivators.

This was also 'thanks' to the fact that Wu Wang's reputation in the Human Domain had recently risen too quickly; anything concerning him naturally aroused immense interest among the Cultivators.

The Eight Trigrams Dao dominated the age.

「Half an hour later.」

Wu Wang put away the Jade Talismans, left the tent, and walked around the clan grounds, his mind continuously pondering countermeasures.

There was no way to respond.

The momentum created by the opponent, and the truly threatening issues, lay in the fact that he wasn't native to the Human Domain and relied on Divine Power for cultivation.

The Cultivators in the Human Domain had very straightforward feelings about these matters. Many demanded clear distinctions, wanting things to be black or white. If Wu Wang didn't want to give up the shortcut of tempering his body with Divine Power, he couldn't address the issue forthrightly at this moment.

Furthermore, Wu Wang perceived that the mastermind behind this harbored even greater ambitions.

Jingwei now also possessed a Demigod body.

During most of Shen Nong's time presiding over the Human Domain, Jingwei's endeavor to fill the sea was recounted as a tale, seen as a symbol of the Human Race's struggle against heaven and earth.

While Wu Wang could understand a father's earnest intentions and the pressure Shen Nong faced when Heaven Palace launched the Seven Calamities and Six Disasters, he couldn't expect others to understand as well.

Information is not symmetrical.

As he pondered more deeply, Wu Wang felt somewhat relieved.

Relieved that he had temporarily taken Jingwei away from the Human Domain, sparing her the impact of this turmoil.

BUZZ—

A Jade Talisman in his sleeve trembled continuously.

Wu Wang smiled and waved in response to two elders greeting him. He walked a few steps before gripping the talisman.

The voice of Xiao Jian Daoist immediately filled his mind, "Wu Wang, as you instructed, we have reported these matters to His Majesty."

"What did His Majesty say?"

"His Majesty ordered us to thoroughly investigate those spreading rumors and to try our best to eliminate the negative impact of this incident," Xiao Jian Daoist pondered slightly. "Our seniors are discussing whether you should rush back from the Northern Wilderness to make a few public appearances?"

"That would only make things worse."

Wu Wang said with a laugh, "Moreover, although the rumors contain many exaggerations, they aren't fundamentally wrong. I am indeed from the Human Race of the Northern Wilderness, possess the Star God's bloodline, and can absorb Divine Power for cultivation. If I come forward and respond publicly, what would I say? Tell everyone that Divine Power is just one of the methods of cultivation?"

Xiao Jian Daoist sighed. "You have a point. But regardless, we need to show our stance to the Human Domain, at least to let our supporters know they haven't misjudged you. Of course, it depends on you; no one wants to use these matters to force you into anything. However, Wu Wang, speaking for myself, I do hope you can make an appearance."

"Hmm, you have a point, Brother Xiao Jian."

Wu Wang raised his hand to rub his temples, mulling it over thoughtfully for a while, then said, "So be it. Let the Human Emperor Pavilion first investigate the rumor spreaders. After I've paid my respects to my mother, I'll use the Ming Snake's divine skills to make a trip back."

Xiao Jian Daoist offered, "Perhaps we can set up a transportation array. You could travel from the Northern Wilderness to the Western Wilderness, and then from the Western Wilderness to the Human Domain. This would bypass the Central Mountain region, which would also be safer. Although the Ming Snake is powerful, the Northern Wilderness is far from the Human Domain, and direct teleportation could easily be detected by the Innate Gods."

Wu Wang nodded calmly. "Alright. I'll bear the cost of the Spirit Stones myself."

Xiao Jian Daoist was also decisive and immediately began contacting the Four Seas Pavilion.

Outside the Human Domain, the Four Seas Pavilion had even more influence.

Wu Wang put away the Jade Talisman, stood between two tents, and frowned in deep thought for a while.

It wasn't until a faint fragrance drifted over that he looked up and saw Lin Suqing, with the Blue Bird on her shoulder.

"Young Master, is there some trouble?" Lin Suqing asked softly, lifting her hand to smooth the hair beside her ear.

"Nothing major," Wu Wang laughed. "Some rumors unfavorable to me have arisen in the Human Domain, but the Human Emperor Pavilion has already started to deal with it. Let's go. Pack up and accompany me to see Mother. Since we've left the Human Domain, there's no need to worry about what's happening there."

Lin Suqing naturally agreed with a smile, but knowing Wu Wang well, she detected something unusual in his tone.

The Blue Bird, on the other hand, didn't think too much about it.

At this moment, she was completely shaken by Wu Wang's use of the word 'Mother,' leaving her momentarily unsure of how to speak or what to say.

Her eyes showed timidity, and her heart was heavy with emotions.

Seeing this, Wu Wang chuckled inwardly. His somewhat depressed mood from before lightened considerably.

Originally, Wu Wang even considered asking Sleep God if he wanted to come along and greet his mother.

But when he turned towards Sleep God's tent, he was stopped by two beautiful maidservants.

Sleep God was asleep, and deeply so, enjoying a particularly sweet slumber. He had entered a deep sleep, and no one was allowed to disturb him; doing so would be the greatest provocation against Sleep God.

Wu Wang suppressed the urge to have tens of thousands of giant wolf riders conduct drills outside. Instead, he even assigned people to guard the area to ensure Sleep God's sweet dreams wouldn't be disturbed.

He took Lin Suqing and the Blue Bird with him to the Big Snow Mountain. Accompanying them were a Xuan Nu Sect Elder and a Human Emperor Pavilion expert.

Immortal Mu and Xiao Deng were also called to join.

Immortal Mu, who had been eating, drinking, and having a blast in the Bear-Hug Clan's territory for the past few days, became unusually demure upon hearing they were going to see Wu Wang's mother. She spoke softly, not opening her mouth too wide, and adopted the mannerisms of a well-behaved young lady.

Fairy Ling was still in closed-door cultivation, which was undeniably a pity.

But ever since Cang Xue had passed the dual cultivation technique to Ling Xiaolan, Wu Wang always felt that his mother might have some secret connection with Fairy Ling...

Tsk, this was a matter he couldn't speak of, nor did he dare to ask.

The meeting with his mother turned out to be quite smooth.

Snow eagles, the Snow Mountain, wooden buildings, and the vista of the starry sky.

This time, Lin Suqing was not left outside the door, and Cang Xue did not deliberately expose the Blue Bird's identity. Two Human Domain experts now stood guard outside.

Drinking tea, chatting idly, boiling wine, and cooking food.

An atmosphere of joyful harmony filled the wooden house, and the smile on Cang Xue's face hadn't faded since it first appeared.

Wu Wang initiated several topics, Lin Suqing brought out some snacks she had prepared in advance, and the Blue Bird sat obediently at the corner of the table, a pile of nuts and Spirit Fruits already before her.

When the topic changed, Cang Xue suddenly asked about the current events in the Human Domain.

She asked, "Ba'er, tell Mother the truth. How are you truly faring in the Human Domain?"

Wu Wang laughed. "Quite well. Mother, you don't need to worry. If I weren't doing well in the Human Domain, I would have returned long ago."

Cang Xue frowned and said, "Then why are so many people in the Human Domain starting to say things like, 'North Desolate Star, Golden Dragon beguiling the world'?"

She picked up the tea before her and took a sip, her head lowered.

She continued, "Mother doesn't want to see you wronged. You've done so much for the Human Domain. If this is how they repay you, then don't blame Mother for meting out a little punishment to the Human Domain."

How are these things related! Wu Wang's heart jolted.

He didn't know if his mother was deliberately saying these things for Shen Nong to hear.

But having experienced the third regression, he didn't doubt for a moment that his mother would fulfill her 'promise'.

"Mother, Heaven Palace is likely behind this. It might be connected to Xihe meeting me in the West Sea, all part of an elaborate scheme. They might be trying to force me out of the Human Domain to reduce the chances of the Human Domain forming an alliance with that... entity."

Wu Wang laughed. "Such tricks aren't really hard to deal with. We just need to find the source of the rumors, drag them out for a beating, and publicize it throughout the Human Domain. The rumors will naturally be debunked then. Moreover, the force stirring up these rumors is very likely the last remnant of Heaven Palace's influence implanted within the Human Domain. Them revealing themselves now is actually a good thing for the Human Domain."

Cang Xue's cool expression showed some dissatisfaction. "But it's not a good thing for you," she said seriously. "Gossip can be a terrifying thing. That's a lesson Mother learned after long contemplation."

Wu Wang patted his chest and deliberately rattled the Yan Emperor Token.

"Mother, rest assured, I can handle these things myself... Your son's abilities have grown immensely."

Cang Xue finally let out a light laugh. Her beautiful eyes were full of warmth, and then she turned to greet the Blue Bird with a gentle voice.

The speed of this change of face was indeed peerless.

Wu Wang could almost certainly conclude that his mother was pressuring Shen Nong.

What caught Wu Wang off guard was that his mother's pressure actually worked.

Before he had even left the Peak of the Snow Mountain to return to his clan's territory, the communication Jade Talisman began buzzing non-stop. Both the Human Emperor Pavilion and the Four Seas Pavilion sent messages simultaneously, asking when Wu Wang would return to the Human Domain. They wanted to investigate this matter thoroughly and wished for Wu Wang to return as a witness.

Xiao Jian Daoist sent another message, his tone filled with confusion.

"His Majesty seems genuinely angry this time. He's even using a commanding tone, which is truly rare."

Wu Wang was left speechless.

The old predecessor indeed placed great importance on the Candle Dragon God lineage.

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