Wang Wei and Wu Hong sat facing each other while looking at a cube between them. They were playing Civilization Chess. Wang Wei chose to make a race of vampires, or humans with blood manipulation abilities. In response, Wu Hong chose a civilization of werewolves, half-human and half-wolf-demon races. They enjoyed themselves as they enacted this eternal battle between those two warring races.
"Really? A seal that targets all blood abilities?" Wang Wei said.
"I haven't broken any rules," she replied. He shook his head before making his move. Since she wanted to target the essence of his civilization, he would do the same for hers. Wang Wei tasked someone to develop a virus that nullified all demon bloods.
"You never told me what happened to the foundation techniques?" he asked.
"You mean the techniques which were your idea, but you left all the work for me to do?"
"I promised I'll make it up to you," Wang Wei swftly said.
"I won't let you forget these words," Wu Hong snorted before answering the question. "It's completed."
"Already?"
"At first, I was going to invent them one after the other, starting with the Tenth to the Thirteenth. However, I figured it would be best to create the [Thirteen Transcendent Foundation], and people who failed in completing it, if they have enough talent, can achieve the lesser versions."
"That makes sense," Wang Wei nodded. If someone fails at cultivating this technique, they could still achieve the Twelve Ultimate Foundation, the Eleven Hegemony Foundation, and even the Ten Supremacy Foundation.
"How does the technique work?"
Wu Hong did not immediately answer. She waved her hand to materialize three items: a golden orb, a red crystal, and a blue light. Wang Wei observed and identified them: "A Divinity Core, this crystal should be the purest essence from the exchange list, and that light reminded me of the power from the Grand Dao Source. Is the essence of the technique Spirit, Essence, and Qi?"
"That's right. The Divinity Core represents the highest and purest form of soul energy. The Pure Essence is the purest essence of the flesh, and I took time to purify the power of the Grand Dao Source to represent the Qi aspect," Wu Hong nodded. Everything is connected, meaning that her technique perfectly matches the Quintessence Realm, which is a manifestation of her understanding of the universe.
"I was inspired by the concept of condensing the Three Flowers on the Crown," Wu Hong continued. "The cultivation process requires condensing three seeds of potential into the [Existence] based on a deep understanding of Spirit, Essence, and Qi. The seeds would not only grant a mortal combat power on par with Eternal Emperors, but also serve as a foundation to enter the Quintessence Realm."
"So, the technique is now an official transcendent foundation like the [Perfection Method]?" Wang Wei asked.
"Do I need to absorb these materials, or just understand the knowledge they contain?"
"Both," Wu Hong said before handing him the items. "This is your share."
"I'll accept them, but I'll pay you the merit for the Pure Essence," Wang Wei said as he placed them away.
"Do you even have any merit left?"
"No, but I'm about to be rich again," Wang Wei said. Wu Hong was about to ask when a talisman appeared before him. Wang Wei checked with his divine sense and smiled.
"What is it?"
"Information about the Stealers."
"Kong's Shadow Agency? What do you need that for?"
"I plan to fuse them with my Fate Shadow Guards," Wang Wei explained.
"Don't tell you're going to ask me to do your job for you again?"
"No, no, that's Wang Ju, Red Mask, and Xie Huang's job," Wang Wei replied. "Once they have a prototype or a working technique, I'll review and improve it."
Wu Hong stared at him.
"By the way, you never told me what your shadow agency is called?"
"They are called the Rune Observers. The core members are all Rune Lifeforms I have granted sentience, guaranteeing their loyalty."
"Rune Observes — not a bad name. What's their specialty?" Wang Wei asked.
"There are a few arrays in the world that they cannot disarm or break," Wu Hong explained, making Wang Wei's eyes lit up. "Interested in incorporating our respective agencies?"
"No."
"Why not?"
"Firstly, you are still in the stages of growing your agency — unless you swallowed the sect's existing foundation. Secondly, even if we marry, it's not good to do everything together or share all our assets. We can cooperate, but there is no need to fuse."
"You have a point," Wang Wei nodded. He had no plan to swallow the sect's agency since it did not belong to him, and he still needed to hand it over to the next Sect Master. Of course, he will use their infrastructure to help his Fate Shadow Guards reach the peak as soon as possible.
"Well, let's talk about something else. I've never experienced Dao Re-establishment before. Do you have any advice?"
"The hardest part is the pain and sense of dread, but that should be no problem for you. However, I'd recommend you wait until your body reaches the peak to do it."
"Is it because the imbalance might cause problems?"
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