The Quest for Immortality

The entry-level Third Grade Mountain Realm is worlds apart from this peak-level ”Vermilion Bird” Mountain Realm.

”Can’t fight... then what should we do?”

Mo Hua frowned, pondering for a long while.

The gap in strength is simply too vast; if they can’t win, then they can’t win.

But if they don’t fight, the situation remains at a standstill.

The Barbaric Wilderness is isolated, surrounded by deserts, with no way in or out.

Wutu and Black Horn have already fought as best as they could.

He couldn’t possibly just guard those Second Grade Mountain Realms, leisurely wasting away ten or twenty years, could he?

That would truly be a waste of time.

Mo Hua reviewed the overall situation of the Great Wilderness and also considered his own fate, reflecting on his actions there, suddenly realizing:

No, that’s not right... why insist on fighting?

In the Great Wilderness, his identity isn’t that of a ”conqueror” or a ”destroyer,” but a ”Shaman.”

Or rather, he should actually be a ”Gentleman.”

A gentleman who imparts wisdom and guides others.

If that’s the case, why engage in fights and killings?

A gentleman’s duty is to cultivate ”talent.”

Talent is the most valuable asset.

A sufficiently talented ”student” can achieve what he wishes to achieve but cannot, thereby changing the situation in the Great Wilderness.

”Talent...”

Mo Hua mused quietly.

Little Zatu and others are his cultivated ”students” and will likely become independent ”talents” in the future.

But they are still too young, lacking in realm cultivation, character, actions, and status.

Currently, they are still studying Tao Cultivation and cannot play any role.

The future is bright, but the present is not workable.

In other words, to develop in the Vermilion Bird Mountain Realm, what he needs now is a practical and influential ”talent.”

This talent cannot be too young and must not have low status.

They should have a sincere heart and great ambition...

But even in the Nine State, such talent is extremely rare.

Let alone here in the Great Wilderness.

”However, this mountain realm is a Third Grade Peak Great Mountain Realm, venerating the ’Vermilion Bird’ Divine Beast, with a long history...”

”In such a vast place, with so many Barbarian Cultivators and such a long history, it’s not too much to expect a few talents to emerge...”

Mo Hua began to roam invisibly, sometimes disguising and hiding, while investigating the Vermilion Bird Mountain Realm, searching for a ”disciple” to his liking.

But after a long search, he failed.

As he expected, such ”talent” is extremely rare, like a needle in a haystack.

The geniuses in the Great Wilderness either have talent but lack character.

Or they have a bit of character, but aren’t diligent enough.

Those born noble are mostly dismissive of subordinates and arrogant in temperament.

No matter how much he searched, nothing was satisfactory.

Mo Hua had no choice but to use the Demon Bone Divination Skill of the Great Wilderness, lighting the bones on fire, to quietly inquire fate, and deduce cause and effect:

”Where is the ’disciple’ I seek...”

The demon bones were covered in cracks; within the cracks was a fire-red color, and they formed two ancient Barbaric Wilderness characters:

”Danque...”

Then, all omens vanished.

Mo Hua erased the divination traces and then his eyes lit up with thoughts:

”Danque... does that refer to the Danque Tribe?”

The Danque Tribe is one of the prominent tribes in the entire Third Grade Mountain Realm, with a name very similar to ”Vermilion Bird,” signifying a long lineage.

”Is the bone omen indicating that my ’disciple’ is in the Danque Tribe?”

Mo Hua pondered for a moment, then set off to visit the Danque Tribe.

The Danque Tribe is a large tribe, hosting several late-stage Golden Core and several early and mid-stage Golden Core Elders.

The Danque Tribe also occupies a large piece of the mountains.

The mountain basin serves as the main base of the tribe.

Outside the basin, in the numerous forests and foothills, many smaller Danque Tribe sub-tribes, remote bloodline tribes, and kinfolk tribe members reside.

Even barbarian slaves are in abundance.

This is a feature of large tribes; the larger the tribe, the more barbarian slaves they conquer and subjugate through warfare.

The more barbarian slaves they have, the more ample the tribe’s resources and the stronger their power.

In the Great Wilderness, the class system is quite strict and rigid.

Mo Hua slightly ”disguised” himself, applying bronze-colored ink on his body, and drew some decorative Four Symbols Monster Patterns, then donned barbarian beast skins, and adopted a barbarian accent, quickly integrating into the Danque Tribe.

Mo Hua couldn’t blend into the core tribe of Danque.

However, in the outskirts, among smaller sub-tribes, remote tribes, and kinfolk tribes, he moved freely, even thriving like a fish in water.

Among other things, the flamboyant and intricate ”barbarian patterns” on his body commanded the respect of many Barbarian Cultivators.

Not to mention, his demeanor and aura were exceptionally distinguished.

When Barbarian Cultivators inquired about his origins, a mere calm glance from Mo Hua made them feel ashamed and dare not speak further.

Additionally, Mo Hua skillfully demonstrated some ”Formation” techniques, quickly acquiring a reputation as a remarkable figure.

Some even remarked, ”This distinguished individual, so extraordinary at a young age, will surely enter the Royal Court and become a ’Shaman’ Master in the future.”

Consequently, it wasn’t long before Mo Hua became a ”guest of honor” among the smaller tribes of the Danque Tribe.

Mo Hua continued his search for the ”disciple” he desired among these small tribes.

But even after over a month, he still couldn’t find anyone.

Such a task, akin to finding a needle in a haystack, wouldn’t be easy even with hints from karma.

”Did I make a mistake, or is my ’disciple’ not among these small tribes and remote tribes?”

Mo Hua pondered over this enigma.

”Who will be the disciple I seek?”

A few days later, while Mo Hua was casually chatting, teaching some Barbarian Cultivators of the Danque Tribe the basic Monster Pattern techniques on Barbarian Armor,

He kept his ears open, extending his Divine Sense to gather various pieces of information.

Just then, Mo Hua heard a name that caught his attention:

”Dan Zhu.”

The Young Master of the Danque Tribe.

An exceptionally talented figure, born with a Taoist Heart, established Foundation at the age of ten, and formed Core at the age of twenty.