Chapter 152: Sitting in the White Bone Cave
Chapter 152: Chapter 152: Sitting in the White Bone Cave
After all, Zhu Ge and Hua Liusha were currently operating the Fungus God Destruction Array using only their own energy.
But the Bone Monster Avatar?
The bones of the Bone Monster Avatar came from an old man from countless years ago, a being on the same level as a Great Witch.
A Great One!
The skull of a Great One, after being refined, had finally been transformed into this Bone Monster shaped like a chicken’s skeleton.
If the energy from the Great One’s skull was converted to power the Fungus God Destruction Array, wouldn’t that mean even a Great One could be killed if they entered the array?
This was an incredibly tempting thought for Zhu Ge.
He really wanted to use today’s method to lure the Red River Dragon Python and the Plague God Sparrow here, then either tame them like the Strong Monkey King or just kill them outright.
He almost lost his composure; the white light in the Bone Monster Avatar’s empty eye sockets flared brightly.
This was the Bone Monster Avatar’s way of expressing excitement.
However, to be on the safe side, Zhu Ge chose the more prudent path after an internal struggle.
’It’s best to be careful...’
The light in the eyes of Zhu Ge’s Bone Monster Avatar dimmed.
Although taking a risk could lead to great rewards, it could also lead to gaining nothing at all.
Being eager for quick success was a surefire way to fail; haste makes waste.
He hadn’t reached a desperate point yet, so there was no need to take such a risk.
’Keep absorbing bones, keep refining...’
Zhu Ge calmed his mind and began to use the Bone Monster’s innate refining talent.
However, just at that moment, his heart stirred.
"Master, it seems someone has arrived." Zhu Sisi’s voice came from the cave entrance, cool and curious. "It’s a woman, with no Cultivation."
’A woman?’
Zhu Ge thought for a moment, then said, "The Bone Monster Avatar shouldn’t be revealed. You go and greet her."
"Okay." Zhu Sisi immediately left.
Zhu Ge manipulated a piece of bone to cover the entrance of the White Bone Cave with a wooden plank and resumed refining bones.
Zhu Ge wasn’t concerned about the woman with no Cultivation who had arrived.
Within three days, many, many people would surely arrive.
Men and women, young and old—all were possible.
And most of them would certainly be ordinary people.
Those in the First and Second Realms usually had masters and sects, and wouldn’t switch allegiances easily.
’As for what kind of background the woman had? What difficulties she faced? What she had been through? It wasn’t important.’
There were too many pitiful people in this world, and too many hateful ones as well.
Zhu Ge would only give a chance to those who were worthy. As for whether they could seize that chance?
That was not something Zhu Ge could control.
If they seized it, he would form a connection with them, and only then would he slowly get to know their past.
’I wonder how Yu the Scholar and the others are doing.’
’Alas, what I have to do is far too dangerous. It wouldn’t be right to let them get involved.’
’Besides, these are my affairs. I’ll bear the consequences alone. There’s no need to drag them down with me.’
Zhu Ge thought of Yu the Scholar and the others.
Once upon a time, Jianshan Village was peaceful and serene.
Under the protection of the Teacher, they almost only had to worry about farming.
Back then, just one Teacher and one Yu the Scholar were enough to make Jianshan Village peaceful and harmonious.
Outsiders like the Tiger God and Mr. Chong didn’t dare to cause trouble.
However, the Plague God Sparrow spread pestilence everywhere, and upon sensing it, the Teacher left the village.
Now, it seemed the Teacher’s fate was likely grim.
After that, Zhu Ge, Hua Liusha, and Yu the Scholar all became Second Realm experts.
A Mountain Shattering Realm Martial Artist, an Extraction Realm Xigui, and a Scholar Realm Confucian Scholar.
Each of them could now stand on their own, just like the Teacher of old.
If not for the turmoil, perhaps Jianshan Village would have become as prosperous and peaceful as the three villages of Mengla Slope.
But everything had changed.
Now, what Zhu Ge had to do was plot against the Red River Dragon Python and the Plague God Sparrow.
In this scheme, Zhu Ge wasn’t even one hundred percent certain he could escape unscathed.
Let alone Yu the Scholar and the others.
Although he knew that if he just asked, Yu the Scholar, Ji Fuhui, Duan Lei, and Sui Niang would all come to his aid.
But Zhu Ge didn’t want to put them in danger.
’There’s no other way. I’ll have to start my plans with Jianshui City.’
Zhu Ge calmed his heart and mind, controlling the Bone Monster Avatar to refine bones while mentally reviewing his plans for any flaws.
He couldn’t rely on the [Kunpeng] and [Spider] traits.
He needed to learn the feeling himself so he could use the abilities without equipping the traits.
Currently, Zhu Ge had some understanding of the Calm, Molt, and Agitation abilities within the [Kunpeng] trait, and could use them in his daily life.
But he couldn’t use abilities like Untamed from [Kunpeng].
As for [Spider], Zhu Ge had already adapted to using abilities like Stratagem, Piercing Gaze, and Planning without equipping the trait. However, he was still figuring out others like Cage and Skynet.
This meant that in his daily life, Zhu Ge couldn’t notice every detail like [Kunpeng], nor could he connect all the details into a skynet like [Spider].
As a result, the number of loopholes would increase.
This was especially true for more powerful beings, and for those about whom Zhu Ge had less information; they were much harder to manipulate and plot against.
Although Zhu Ge already had a well-developed plan, he could still carefully consider it further and patch up any holes.
"Master, another boy has arrived. He doesn’t have any eyeballs."
Zhu Sisi had come to report again.
Hearing this, Zhu Ge said helplessly, "I know. You don’t have to report them to me one by one. Just handle the reception."
It was the middle of the night, so this certainly wasn’t the peak time for arrivals.
More people would surely come tomorrow during the day.
But how could Zhu Ge have the time to arrange things for each of them?
This was where Hua Liusha’s expertise would have shown.
If these matters were left to Hua Liusha, Zhu Ge could certainly rest easy.
After all, she grew up in the village and had no problem communicating with people.
’But Zhu Sisi?’
How long had it been since Zhu Sisi became a Spirit Realm Demon Beast?
Zhu Ge could already foresee how chaotic the valley would become.
But it couldn’t be helped. Who could have guessed that his main body would suddenly have an epiphany?
Hua Liusha could only watch over him closely, allowing Zhu Ge to properly absorb and master the contents of this epiphany.
Fortunately, Liu Jianjian would probably finish refining the Strong Monkey King by tomorrow morning.
It would only take six or seven hours. Once Liu Jianjian was done, she could also help out.
"Okay! Master, so how should I receive them?" Zhu Sisi’s voice came again, full of curiosity.
"Should I just have them stand outside?"
"Yes," Zhu Ge replied. Remembering that Zhu Sisi was, after all, a novice with the intelligence of an eight or nine-year-old, he instructed her:
"Just have them stand there and wait for three days. They are to arrange their own food and lodging and are not allowed to enter the valley."
"Once the three days are up, the test will begin immediately."
’Three days?’
Zhu Ge estimated that his main body would wake up in less than half a day—just a dozen hours or so.
After all, the geniuses he knew of from the old man’s memories only took a few hours for their epiphanies.
At most, his main body’s epiphany would last a day.
"Okay! I’ll go arrange it now!" Unaware of Zhu Ge’s inner thoughts, Zhu Sisi replied and went off.
Hearing the faint excitement in Zhu Sisi’s voice, Zhu Ge had a bad feeling.
’Sisi is usually so aloof. She won’t mess things up, will she?’