Crouching Tiger City, with Ouyang Tong's help, soon established itself. Afterward, through some means, he gained the support of a portion of the Hunter Group, having them help track the Beast King Species' trail and gather information about various Beast Armor Techniques.

He did obtain a Beast Armor Technique from an elder of the Hundred Beast Sect. The elder claimed it was the strongest Beast Armor Technique in this Secret Realm. Wang Linchi didn't know if this was true, as he had no basis for comparison, but it was certainly very complete.

However, Wang Linchi desired All Embracing even more.

After three months in total, I have finally completed my Forging Secret Technique.

It took Wang Linchi a month to reach Crouching Tiger City. He then spent two months there completing the Forging Secret Technique required for the Black Iron Level.

This secret technique inherited the Nine Revolutions Golden Core and the Taoist Fetus. It was named the Clean Spirit Yin God Training Body Skill. Its primary ability, besides enhancing his spiritual power, was to serve as a prerequisite for the Mountain Copper Level's Origin Nourishing Secret Skill.

He had been stuck before, but now with the Clean Spirit Yin God Training Body Skill, he only needed to create one more Yang God. Then, he would be able to have his soul leave his body, allowing him to survive even if his physical form was destroyed. Combined with the External Incarnation, his physical body would indeed become essentially useless, as it could always be regenerated.

However, the Yang God required the Mountain Copper Level's Origin Nourishing Secret Skill, which he couldn't research at his current stage.

One thought of Clear Spirit… Cultivating this is truly expensive.

Beyond these, the Clean Spirit Yin God Training Body Skill could significantly enhance Wang Linchi's resistance to enchantment, Chaos, and other related effects, acting much like a passive ability found in a sage-like state.

No wonder Yan Ming King is so desperate for resources. Without them, he wouldn't even have enough for Cultivation.

Cultivating the Forging Secret Technique and the Soul Secret Technique both required absorbing energy from Soul Kind as a supplement. Of course, one could also choose to use spiritual power to fill the void, though it wasn't ideal. But who would actually do that?

Wang Linchi had previously severed a Golden Core Illusion, and he still hadn't fully recovered. Naturally, he couldn't afford to shatter another one now.

At this rate, I'd need to shatter ten Golden Core Illusions to bring the Forging Secret Technique to Fulfillment.

There were two ways to increase its strength. One was Wang Linchi's "Charging Money" method: absorbing energy from Soul Kind as a supplement, thereby improving the quality of his spiritual power without decreasing its quantity. Without money, the alternative was to decrease the quantity of spiritual power to enhance its quality. This method was time-consuming and drastically hindered Growth efficiency.

Oh, those who can cultivate the Forging Secret Technique are no ordinary individuals; they don't lack resources. Wang Linchi realized he had been too rigid in his thinking not to grasp this sooner. Could ordinary people even access the Forging Secret Technique?

I've completed my Forging Secret Technique, but I still haven't obtained the Beast Shadow I want...

Wang Linchi pondered whether to fully cultivate the Clean Spirit Yin God Training Body Skill to Fulfillment or to continue leveling up. With his current resources, he was confident he could elevate his Golden Core to the first-revolution stage before leaving the Secret Realm. Leveling up would certainly involve "Charging Money." He possessed numerous Soul Devices and resources to aid Cultivation and accelerate his progress. But 9,999 points of spiritual power was indeed a vast amount.

He had also considered finding a way to bypass the nine-rank system established by the Dajing Court. However, it remained just a thought, as this system was likely fused with the rules of the world itself. He couldn't circumvent it unless he left the world of Great View. That was too difficult to achieve.

KNOCK, KNOCK, KNOCK.

As Wang Linchi was circulating his Forging Secret Technique to enhance his spiritual power, a series of urgent knocks came from the door.

"What is it?" Wang Linchi didn't stop. He had created this secret technique himself and was intimately familiar with it, so he wasn't worried about mishaps, especially since he could now multitask.

"Boss, something's happened! The Hunter Group sent to scout the south... only one person made it back!" The voice from outside was tinged with anxiety.

Wang Linchi paused the circulation of his Forging Secret Technique and rose to open the door.

"Explain in detail." Wang Linchi was surprised by this development. Hadn't everything been fine before?

The Hunter Groups under him primarily collected Beast Armor Techniques; hunting Beast King Species was merely a secondary objective. After all, there weren't many capable Beast Hunters these days. Even if they were skilled fighters, hunting Battle Beast Species was more profitable. Beast King Species were too powerful, especially when they unleashed their Domain; they were simply beyond what current hunters could handle.

"A Beast Tide! It's a Beast Tide!"

"A Beast Tide, led by several Beast King Species, is heading towards our Crouching Tiger City!" The man spoke quickly, his voice low.

"What caused it?" Wang Linchi was baffled. He knew the term and its meaning, but why would a Beast Tide erupt? He wasn't Yan Ming King, who seemed to attract trouble wherever he went.

"This... I'm not sure either."

"But now isn't the time for that. We need to leave quickly! Crouching Tiger City definitely can't be defended." The man clearly wanted to continue following Wang Linchi, his lucrative patron.

Ever since Wang Linchi had established himself in Crouching Tiger City, he had been known for spending money like water. Otherwise, how could so many Beast Hunters be willing to work for him? It was all due to his lavish spending.

"Inform everyone. We're leaving immediately! Bring your families. I'll provide resettlement funds." Wang Linchi was unwilling to abandon the forces he had painstakingly built up with his "Charging Money" approach; he definitely had to take them along.

"Yes, I'll immediately..."

"It's too late! The Beast Tide has already surrounded us!" Ouyang Tong hurried in, his expression grave. He hadn't heard the preceding words, but he caught Wang Linchi's mention of resettlement funds. He had previously suspected Wang Linchi of ulterior motives, but now it seemed he was indeed different from other Dajing people.

"So fast? How is that possible? I remember..."

"Not from the south. It's a Beast Tide from the north! I suspect someone is controlling this Beast Tide," Ouyang Tong interjected again.

"Meaning, the Hunter Group sent north was completely wiped out and didn't have time to send back intelligence," Wang Linchi instantly understood the cause and effect.

"Not only that. It's highly probable there are Beast Tides from the east and west as well. Someone wants Crouching Tiger City utterly destroyed."

"And it's very likely... Dajing people." Ouyang Tong said this with some hesitation, as his current boss was also a Dajing person.

"Damn bastards! Since we can't leave, then quickly arrange people to defend the city!" Wang Linchi cursed. He didn't need to think hard to know it was Dajing people. And it likely wasn't those who had smuggled themselves in with him, but rather people from the Court.

In this situation, he couldn't help but think of a blood sacrifice.

Could it be a Demonic Inheritance Successor causing trouble again? Wang Linchi mused.

Crouching Tiger City, being outside the Court's jurisdiction and heavily populated, was indeed an ideal place for a blood sacrifice.

"Wait. Have other cities not under Great View's rule experienced Beast Tides? When did the most recent ones happen?" Wang Linchi inquired.

"Yes, and quite a few. I just didn't expect..." Ouyang Tong answered without hesitation.

Wang Linchi felt numb. Such a major thing, and you didn't tell me? You didn't expect it? You've seen how depraved the Awakeners of Great View can be for ten years, and you still haven't figured it out?

"Fine. Go make the arrangements," Wang Linchi sighed.

He wasn't worried about his own safety, as he could leave the Secret Realm at any time. Moreover, he had the Saint Master who could help him flee. But to leave just like this? He was truly unwilling. His Beast Armor Technique hadn't even been converted into tangible benefits yet. Once he left the Secret Realm, he wouldn't be able to use it in Great View at all, unless it was through a Secret Realm or by turning it into a Soul Phase Plugin. This was perhaps an incompatibility within the rules.

"Alright!" Ouyang Tong had come here originally hoping Wang Linchi could mediate. After all, they were from the same region. From Wang Linchi's attitude, it was clear he couldn't do anything either. As for the reason, Ouyang Tong naturally wouldn't probe deeply. Even if he knew about the affairs of the Dajing people, what could he do? It wouldn't change the current situation.

"Boss, then we...?" The Manager waiting nearby asked, somewhat helplessly. Since they couldn't escape, they could only rely on Wang Linchi.

"Notify them. Have the Hunter Groups gather their families and dependents together. Then, have the Hunter Groups prioritize protection. Avoid fighting if possible." Wang Linchi could only offer this uninspired idea.

As for breaking out... That was just wishful thinking; no need to take it seriously. If they could truly break out, Ouyang Tong wouldn't have come to say these things. Clearly, the number of beasts in the tide had already surpassed imagination.

Hopefully, it's just a simple Beast Tide and not a Demonic Inheritance Successor scheming behind the scenes.

A simple Beast Tide would collapse on its own once the Beast King Species leading it were killed. But if a Demonic Inheritance Successor was pulling the strings, then it wouldn't necessarily be so. Who knew what kind of strange powers The Heritage of the Sky Devil bestowed? Wang Linchi had witnessed the might of the Demon Blood Knife before.

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