Is that a Wisp?
chapter-528

In the end, the last agreement made between Wally and Neto wasn't heard by anyone. Wally then left the Hall, much to the cultivators and demon beasts' relief. However, the formation to communicate with the Higher Realm was still active.

Ludmir then came forward to ask.

"Senior, what the Higher Realms have decided?"

Neto quickly replied.

"Just let it be, it's not like you want us to intervene, right? If we move, it will be quite the calamity for the Lower Realms. Anyway, it's all up to you guys now. Do whatever you want."

With that, the connection was severed.

Usually, those leaders and representatives wouldn't like that the Higher Realms didn't help. However, this time they had to admit that they were relived. They asked for help, but almost got their own Universes destroyed.

With the communication over, Ludmir looked at the rest in the room.

"So, what now? Should we keep intervening or let it be?"

Olave Merfil was the first one to asnwer.

"That isn't a simple question. We might be strong, but the fact is that there are way too many Universes. Our authority can only reach so far, which means that each Universe will most likely act as they see fit. If the only way to stop the technique spread is by destroying the Universes, I would rather not intervene."

The others around nodded as well.

The Uline Universe representative, Paskar, also added.

"Not to mention that the Higher Realms seem to have reached some kind of agreement with Wally again, so we can already forget about getting their help."

Ludmir thought for a while before bringing up another issue.

"Our problem here then is the fact that the Myriad Wisps Technique is a very advanced cultivation technique. Although it doesn't mean that all the wisps can reach the Divine Path Realm, the percentage of those who can is definitely higher than the other races. If we let things like they are now, in a few chaos cycles, wouldn't the wisps surpass any other race in the number of Divinity Realms?"

Someone else then commented.

"This is a problem of several chaos cycles in the future. Would we need to care about it now?"

Mohie Zorval, the Clan Head of the Mohie Clan, which controlled the Hara Universe, shook his head.

"We all heard the part where Wally said that he was a particular case and that other wisps shouldn't be able to come down as he did. Let's suppose that he is telling the truth. If that is the case, our only problem would be the quick increase of High-Level wisps. However, it is not like we don't have cultivation techniques that are just as fast. It's just..."

Everyone in the Hall understood. Indeed, they have cultivation techniques that would increase one's chance of achieving the Divine Path Realm much easier. But those are top cultivation techniques that aren't available for just anyone. If the other races want to be on equal terms of cultivation speed, these techniques would need to be made public!

"Ridiculous! Do you know just how long had my Sect protected or cultivation technique? Other than the Core Disciples, no one has ever had the chance to cultivate it! Now you are telling to simply pass it everyone who wishes to see?"

"That isn't the only problem. It also means that several other powers would begin to rise as well. In the long term, we can totally expect changes in the controlling powers of each Universe. Perhaps even our own."

Another Universe representative commented.

"It doesn't have to be your top-secret techniques. We all have a few legacies that are not as good but would still achieve a similar effect, right? We could use those ones."

Olave then mentioned.

"It's like Ludmir said. If we don't go for that, sooner or later, the wisp race will surpass any Universe Power in the number of Divinity Realms."

Still, there were those who were against it.

"I believe this is too much of a hasty decision. We can't stop the spread anymore since way too many cultivators and demon beasts know about it, that is true. However, it just began to happen. At the moment, other than Cinty, how many wisps are in the Divine Path Realm? Definitely not many, that's for sure. Yet, you are already talking about being surpassed in the number of Divinity Realms. That's a ridiculous notion."

"Wrong! You are missing the point here. The longer we take to make this decision, the worse it would be. Sure, now it makes no difference. We can even use our power to delay them as much as possible. However, this is just temporary. In fact, purposely delaying them would simply make the relationship between the other races and the wisps to worse."

The guy continued.

"Let's not even talk about the alliances that would appear in the future. Some weaker races deciding to ally to the wisps in the hope of better conditions and things like that. Don't forget, the wisp race was the weakest one until now. But that doesn't mean that there aren't other races in similar conditions."

The Hall went silent after that. Finally, Ludmir stepped forward before saying.

"Let's decide by vote. Those who agree to spread techniques of the same level as the Myriad Wisps Technique raise their hands."

A month later, shocking news began to spread. Top-Notch cultivation techniques are now being released for free! They aren't as amazing as the Universes Powerhouses' best ones, but they didn't lose by much. Sure enough, they began to spread even faster than the Myriad Wisps Technique.

When Cinty saw the news and the techniques available there, she couldn't help but sigh in relief.

'It seems like they decided to pay us back in the same coin. The Myriad Wisps Technique is fantastic, but it is just a variation of the Myriad Energies Technique. It simply isn't just as good as the original. Just like us, they did not release their best ones. Nonetheless, those techniques are the dream of the majority of demon beasts and cultivators. With this, their cultivation wouldn't be any slower than the wisps.'

Cinty also went to talk with Krune and told him about everything.

"That's their decision? Weird, what about the Higher Realms?"

Cinty shook her head.

"I have no idea. But since they decided it, most likely, there won't be something like a Wisp Hunt."

Krune pondered a bit and felt like it wasn't this simple. He was totally expecting some kind of retaliation from the Higher Realms. After all, when Cinty became a Divine Path Realm Wisp, they went as far as sending the Stellar Neddle down to kill her.

"Let's keep observing. Let me know if you discover anything."

Cinty nodded and then left. This was something decided by the Universes Powerhouses, so Krune's group won't get the details easy.

A few days later, a Spatial Gate opened close to the Wisp Main World. From inside, Feifei and Fie stepped out. Right after, Liriu, Tiane, Ruik, and the rest appeared as well. It has been over two years since they went to the Elemental Path, so it was about time for them to return.

Soon, everyone arrived at Krune's Courtyard. Well, everyone except for Kiirion, who went to see Cinty first.

When Feifei looked at Krune's Blacksmith Workshop, she immediately noticed the Time Increasing Formation. She touched it, and the formation immediately deactivated. Krune, of course, noticed that. He quickly came out just to see that everyone was there waiting for him.

Fie and Feifei promptly hugged him, much to his satisfaction.

"Hahaha! So you guys are back. How was it, did you all open your Chaos Meridians."

Ruik nodded.

"Pretty much. These things are really useful, it saves a lot of time converting Chaos Energy."

Krune nodded. He decided to stop working for the day and cook for everyone. Fie also followed him to help. As one can imagine, she turned out to be quite a foody, just like her father. Not too long after, Heavin also came flying, quickly landing on Feifei's shoulder.

As everyone ate, they also talked about what happened.

"So they released all those techniques, uh? It seems like it won't be Dalin only."

Krune nodded.

"Yes. If their plan is to match the Myriad Wisps Technique's speed, then they will need to release them to the weaker Universes outside. Otherwise, it would be meaningless."

Tiane couldn't help but comment.

"Well, this is good. From now own, you don't need to worry about the Wisps in the Luvile Universe. After all, the Myriad Wisps Technique is available everywhere. They will think that the Luvile Universe is just one more of those who got it."

Krune smiled after hearing that.

"Anyway, we will need to wait and see what developments will happen in the future. It is still Dangerous for Cinty or me to go outside without hiding our identities. But it won't be long before a lot more Divine Path Realm wisps appear. I'm looking forward to that day."

Krune then looked at Fie's necklace.

"Little Arty, I have a favor to ask."

Little Arty then began to float.

"What is it?"

"Would you mind to let me cultivate in the Holy Land until the Heavenly Competition arrives? I want to reach the 7th Stage of the Divine Path Realm before that. I still have another two years, or six if I count the time formation."

Little Arty didn't mind.

"Sure, but you don't need to come into my Holy Land to receive Godly Energy. I can simply release it around me so that everyone can keep doing their own things. I can also control the range of effect, so there is no risk of others finding out. You can simply stay in your workshop during it."

Krune nodded.

"Thanks."

In the end, everyone decided to move their houses close to Cinty's residence. Another Time Formation was also made there for Krune to keep his blacksmith practice while cultivating with Godly Energy at the same time. Praise the Mind Splitting Technique!

Because of how chaotic Dalin was at the moment, Krune's group decided to not leave for the time being. There is the Holy Land disappearance as well. So they all stayed in the Wisp Main World as everything happened outside.

One and a half years before the Heavenly Competition started, another news began to spread. Stars Path Purple Flame Weapons appeared in the Dalin Universe Organization. Sure enough, with the Time Formation, Krune was able to spend over 6 years practicing. Not to mention that Krune found it much easier to manipulate the purple flames with the help of Godly Energy.

At first, there weren't many Heavenly Competition participants interested. After all, those were just One Star Path Purple Flame Equipment. It couldn't beat Nine Stars Path ones. But it wouldn't stay like that for long.