The ancient giant bear hiding in the world of immortal cultivation

Chapter 426 The Pig Butchering Scam in the Cultivation World
Are we competitors?

Wang Wu then asked another question, because he really didn't know much about Madam Yu's game.

"Why do you ask that?" the commoner immortal retorted.

"Because it was my concubine who was playing this game, and she's been quite busy lately, I was bored, so I fiddled with it for a bit, and it seems like I've caused some trouble."

Wang Wu spoke the truth without any exaggeration, to the point that it sounded like he was lying.

The commoner immortal fell silent again.

"Fellow Daoist, don't be nervous. I really have no ill intentions towards you. I just want to ask, before I entered this trial realm, did you spend 30 million Dou of Spiritual Qi to force me to lose? I just want to know, what grudge or resentment could lead to this? Isn't this game just for killing time when you're bored?"

As Wang Wu spoke, he used his level 18 spiritual insight to observe the commoner immortal's every move. The immortal seemed unconvinced and wanted to activate an even more precious immortal talisman.

"Dude, I advise you not to do that—"

Before Wang Wu could finish speaking, the commoner immortal had already activated the immortal talisman, or more accurately, a fragmented Book of Creation.

Moreover, his target was Wang Wu.

Wang Wu's level 18 Spiritual Acuity Perception talent will be forcibly reduced by one level within twelve hours.

Wow, he really is a strong-willed small-town exam taker, a commoner Earth Immortal in the cultivation world. His willpower is so strong, his fighting spirit so fierce, his killing intent so decisive, and his actions so swift. He has never, will never, and dares not hope that any good thing will come his way.

This is a case of "better to die a glorious death than live a shameful life!"
it is good!
That's incredible! To be able to purchase a fragmented copy of the Book of Creation is truly amazing for a commoner Earth Immortal.

Almost the instant the Book of Creation took effect, his attack unfolded in a terrifying, overwhelming manner!

The main body plus five avatars, supported by several magic arrays and blessed by more than a dozen precious immortal talismans, operated under his astonishing and amazing Taoist magic.

His 108 Heavenly Grade 4 natal flying swords were like a sky full of stars, firmly locking onto Wang Wu. Sword formation, start!
The sword energy was chilling, the sword light was fierce, and the sword intent soared to the sky. Countless golden lights crisscrossed the earth, and the entire area within a thousand miles in all directions was transformed into a cage of sword energy!

There was absolutely no way Wang Wu could escape!

Of course, he didn't intend to escape.

It floated calmly in mid-air, casually wielding an ordinary fire armor!
Well, it's a variant of the Flame Shield.

The level six crimson flame spiritual energy flowed without a trace, low-key, composed, and gentle, like the afterglow of the setting sun, very picturesque.

When the sword formation of the commoner-level immortal on the other side bombarded him, his clothes fluttered, and the gentle afterglow rippled a few times before being torn.

That's right!

It was very powerful, dealing five million points of damage in a single strike and destroying Wang Wu's fire armor.

This power is comparable to when Wang Wu used all his skills to break through Gui Taizhen's protective talisman back then.

However, when Kame Taishin's protective talisman was broken back then, he was somewhat embarrassed and angry, after all, a protective talisman is really quite valuable.

Wang Wu, however, was quite calm and not angry at the moment. After all, it was just a fire armor, and only 10,000 points of level six crimson flame spiritual energy.

Without needing to do anything deliberately, his Fire Spirit Pill naturally started to operate, and a new, identical fire armor took its place.

Then, the next second it's shattered again by the sword formation, so we just keep adding to it.

One by one, and another.

He neither fought back nor retaliated, as if he were admiring the true essence of this rare sword formation.

Yes, look at this stunning and otherworldly sword control, look at the wonderful flow of spiritual energy, look at the ingenious sword technique, look at the handling of redundant sword postures—composed, grand, exquisite, and perfect. It has now become a work of art!
Wang Wu wished he could keep watching like this forever; this commoner immortal was practically his swordsman's mentor.

And just like that, a full fifteen seconds passed.

The sword formation of the commoner swordsman, as numerous as stars in the sky, finally dissipated. He had attacked thirty-two times in total, and Wang Wu had changed into thirty-two sets of fire armor.

Wang Wu didn't know how much he consumed, but he did indeed consume 320,000 points of level 6 Crimson Flame Spiritual Energy.

His injury—was zero.

He would consider it a loss if even a single hair was cut off.

The opponent suffered zero damage; if even a single hair was lost, it would be because Wang Wu bullied the weak and relied on his strength, and that would be his loss.

Therefore, the conclusion is that everyone is completely exhausted from winning.

The next second, Wang Wu arrived in front of the commoner immortal. The two were only three hundred meters apart, and he dared not get any closer, for fear that the other party would be frightened.

At this moment, his gaze was sincere and gentle, and the smile on his face was kind and benevolent.

He believed that Bai Yu's face was absolutely incredibly approachable.

But the commoner-turned-immortal's gaze held a hint of despair...

"Are you a Taiyi True Immortal?"

There seemed to be a ferocious roar coming from his throat, like that of a trapped beast.

"I'm not, but my eldest brother is a Great Luo Immortal, so isn't my immortal artifact especially powerful?"

Wang Wu made up a story on the spur of the moment, but it wasn't entirely without purpose. He realized that this commoner-turned-immortal also had his pride. He preferred to believe that this man had been defeated by a top-tier immortal artifact rather than, no, he found it hard to accept, that he had lost due to the same arduous cultivation. Perhaps the man didn't need it, but Wang Wu implicitly acknowledged that he did; he still valued human compassion.

Sigh, I'm bored, might as well play some games.

The commoner immortal didn't speak, but his expression softened slightly, and his gaze was no longer so sinister and desperate.

The next second, he knelt down with a thud, "Xu Taiping was blind to the true immortal and offended Your Majesty. Please punish me!"

Huh?
This scene looks so familiar. He kneels down so easily, and he gives in so readily. He has quite a bit of his former glory.

It's estimated that this person has already realized what's happening by now.

Interesting!

Wang Wu immediately felt that he had to think even more highly of this person. With a firm will and the ability to be flexible, he was practically the template for a protagonist from humble beginnings.

"There's no need for punishment. As I said, I just want to ask a few questions. We've met by chance and have no grudges against each other. Even though you attacked me first, I can understand your predicament. So, I'll ask, and you answer. That will be your apology to me, how about it?"

Wang Wu spoke in the tone of a kind and gentle elder.

"Thank you for your leniency, Immortal Lord. Please inquire further, Immortal Lord!"

"Very well, first of all, what's with this Three Realms Simulation Array? I always felt that your boss was a fraud!"

"Reporting to the True Immortal Lord, this humble servant truly does not know. I stumbled upon it while wandering through the secret vault hundreds of years ago. Finding it interesting, I purchased a copy. Over the past few hundred years, it has earned me a considerable income. However, recently, my territory within the simulation array has suddenly encountered a severe cold disaster. The solution I seek is to enter the secret realm and kill a Fire Fiend Bird that can transform into a human, is adept at cunning, and spouts nonsense!"

"So at first, I thought that the True Immortal Lord was that Fire Demon Bird!"

"But since the True Immortal Lord is Wang Wu, it does indicate that there is a problem with this Three Realms Simulation Array Plate."

"Oh I got it."

Upon hearing this, Wang Wu immediately realized what was going on, and said, "That's exactly what I was thinking."

So the senior sister that Madam Yu mentioned really does have a problem.

So this is the cultivation world version of a pig butchering scam?

First, they lure inexperienced immortals into their trap using seemingly boring and harmless methods, offering them some initial benefits. Once the fish are hooked, they then trick them into this so-called secret realm to slaughter them and make a killing.

Grass!

He really thought Madam Yu was a gaming expert. For the past hundred years, she had been able to earn five thousand a day and thirty thousand a month by playing games happily every day without having to do anything, without having to cultivate or take any risks!
Perfect for staying at home, won't interfere with picking up the kids, easy and convenient...

However, it's understandable that Madam Yu, an ignorant old woman, would fall for his tricks, but how could Xu Taiping, a commoner elite, also take the bait?

"Was that your first time going to the secret vault?"

Wang Wu suddenly asked.

"Ah, yes, reporting to the True Immortal Lord, I paid a considerable price to find out that there was a secret vault after the Puku. I also plotted for a long time before I was qualified to enter the secret vault. I thought I had disguised myself well enough, and even thought I had gotten lucky. Now it seems that these swindlers really deserve to die a horrible death!"

The commoner elite is indeed a commoner elite. If Madam Yu were here, she would probably be wondering, "This is impossible. My senior sister has been so kind to me."

However, Xu Taiping had already clearly and decisively clarified the cause and effect.

It's a pig butchering scam, no mistake.

They're deceiving people who think that high-ranking people wouldn't stoop to doing bad things, that ethereal fairies wouldn't fart, and that going to a high-level place would guarantee safety and security.

Why do you think there will be some hidden gems waiting for you to snag?

Why should someone think that simply being taciturn, eloquent, or having amazing acting skills will make them seem like an unfathomable veteran?

We're just kidding you!
At this moment, the cultivation world and the lowest of the low in the mortal world are actually able to resonate with each other.

"I dare to ask, Your Excellency, what place is this?" Xu Taiping asked cautiously.

"What else could it be? It's either an alchemy furnace or the Tower of Sin. We can get in, but we can't get out. Haven't you noticed that your boss hasn't shown up yet? I think he must be furious right now."

Wang Wu smiled at the sky, revealing a white feather face.

Then shout!

"Damn your ancestors for eighteen generations! I am Bai Yu, an eighth-rank elder of the Hidden Origin Society, and my master is Shuang Jun, a third-rank elder. You scum of the Thieves' Sect, either kill me today, or wait for my master to kill you tomorrow!"

"Now, Grandpa is giving you a chance. Apologize immediately and let us leave, then we'll all pretend nothing happened. From now on, you can do your thing, and we'll live ours!"

Wang Wu shouted it out with great force, and after a moment, a voice actually came from an unknown place.

"So it's Elder Bai from the Hidden Origin Society. My apologies for not recognizing you. This was indeed a misunderstanding. In that case, our Thieves' Sect is willing to apologize and see you both off. From now on, let's keep to ourselves."

As soon as he finished speaking, a beam of white light descended, along with a Qiankun Box.

The other side actually backed down.

(End of this chapter)