First General Before the Throne of Women's Country!

One moment ago, he had still been chatting with the Human Emperor, listening to the Human Emperor arrange his final affairs—cough, instructing him on whom to watch out for.

The next moment, heaven and earth spun, the cosmos turned, and he was sent straight into a bath barrel in Women's Country.

This experience could practically become a book of its own, titled The Young Master's Bizarre Adventure.

Looking at it from another angle, the Human Emperor possessed such overwhelming strength, yet was bound by the limit of his lifespan.

This showed that the right to speak in the Great Wilderness was still held in the hands of those powerful gods from the ancient divine wars. For living beings to seek longevity and immortality was easier said than done...

"Are all you men so strong?"

Wu Wang was suddenly interrupted by a question from beside him. Turning his head, he saw those large, shining eyes.

Their owner had removed her armor and changed into a loose brown long dress. She leaned so far over the table that she was almost lying on it, glaring fiercely at him from three feet away.

That expression reminded Wu Wang of the first time he had gone to the zoo as a child to see monkeys, then caught sight of himself in a mirror.

Wu Wang coughed and said, "Strength has nothing to do with gender. It mostly depends on personal training."

The female general eagerly rolled up her sleeves and declared firmly:

"Come! Let's arm-wrestle!"

Wu Wang smiled. "General, we have only just met. Men and women should keep their distance; physical contact would be inappropriate."

"What's inappropriate about that? Since when does arm-wrestling count as physical contact?"

The female general widened her eyes. She planted her left foot on the stool beside her, pulled her right arm free from her sleeve, and tore open the cloth fastening at her collar, exposing her shoulder. A surge of bold spirit rushed at him.

Her features could not be called beautiful, but she was the sort who grew more pleasing the longer one looked. Her brows were somewhat thick and her face somewhat round, but not an ounce of excess flesh could be found on her body, lending her a distinctive charm.

Unfortunately, Wu Wang had seen women of this type from childhood to adulthood. At this moment, not a ripple stirred within him.

The female general was rather dissatisfied by Wu Wang's restraint. She gave a cold snort. "Fine, then this general won't make things difficult for you... Take off your clothes again and let me have a look!"

Wu Wang: ...

Was this Women's Country, or a country of hooligans?

"General, you jest," Wu Wang said solemnly. "Shouldn't you ask how I got here?"

"Oh, right." The female general glared at Wu Wang in puzzlement. "How did you end up in my cave residence, and in my bath barrel?"

Wu Wang cleared his throat and slowly said, "It is a long story. It ought to be made short, but because the circumstances are tangled and complex, I can only explain it in one sentence.

I was passing by.

If there is nothing else, I shall take my leave and immediately depart your country's borders."

Wu Wang rose to his feet and gave the female general a Daoist salute.

"I have offended you in many ways before this. I hope General will not take offense."

With that, Wu Wang lightly waved the folding fan in his hand. He looked entirely relaxed as he calmly headed toward the cave entrance, but inwardly, he raised his vigilance to the utmost, focusing all his attention on the female general.

Naturally, he was testing her.

The female general blinked, then reached out toward the side. The long spear immediately flew into her palm.

"Wait, stop right there!" she shouted.

Wu Wang smiled and shook his head. Starlight blossomed beneath his feet, and his figure trailed winding streaks of light as he passed directly through the cave residence's "sitting room" and "entryway," arriving before the cave door that glimmered with faint light.

This was a simple Protective Array, blocking Wu Wang's Spiritual Consciousness from probing outside.

This array should have originated in the Human Domain and was not some profound formation. The rings on Wu Wang's palms glimmered faintly, and two currents of energy, one black and one white, met within the array.

The light on the residence door flickered a few times before fading on its own. Wu Wang easily pulled open the two vermilion doors.

"Fare—"

Whoosh, whoosh whoosh!

The sound of armor brushing together rang out in perfect unison!

Arrow after arrow, gleaming with cold light, filled Wu Wang's vision!

Longbows at varying distances and heights had all been drawn to the full. The female archers in identical attire wore stern expressions as they glared at Wu Wang.

They wore simple leather armor over their upper bodies, with no protection at all around their waists. Below were leather short skirts, matching boots, gloves, and ponytails.

What a pity Ji was not here.

At first glance, Wu Wang spotted several archers with rather lovely faces.

If he was not mistaken, the fully drawn bowstrings of these archers were made from the long tendons of Fierce Beasts over three hundred years old. Their destructive power was quite formidable.

Those slender arms contained astonishing strength!

Fortunately, Wu Wang was clothed at the moment. The visual shock they suffered was far less than what their own general had endured. Though greatly surprised, no accidental discharge occurred.

Wu Wang smiled calmly, slowly closed the residence doors, and turned to look at the female general standing not far behind him with a spear over her shoulder.

The latter held her head high and chest out, waggled her brows, and said smugly:

"Farewell what?"

"Tell me your name, beautiful General."

Wu Wang wore a warm smile.

"Hmph hmph, this general is Fengge, First General Before the Throne of Women's Country! Hey, you—what do you do in the Human Domain?"

Wu Wang said, "This poor Daoist... is a cultivator of the Clear Wind Gazing Moon Sect. I cultivate in the mountains and hold no post in the Human Domain."

"A Rogue Cultivator?"

Fengge's eyes lit up. "So you're not some important figure in the Human Domain?"

Wu Wang could not help thinking of the "wonderful times" he had spent with Senior Shennong Shi these past months. With an awkward laugh, he said, "I am merely an ordinary cultivator."

Fengge took two steps forward with her spear over her shoulder and said excitedly:

"How ordinary? If—cough, this general means if—you died here, no one would come seeking revenge, right? Right? Right?"

Wu Wang: ...

What was with the golden light that had suddenly appeared around this big sister? What was with that suddenly ferocious expression? Wasn't this a rather strange thing to get excited about?

This was not merely a female hooligan. She was already somewhat suspect of being a female pervert!

Still, to be fair, this female general possessed a powerful "aura." The strength of Women's Country's First General Before the Throne was truly no small matter.

"What do you mean by that, Fellow Daoist?"

Wu Wang's expression turned slightly colder as he said blandly:

"Though Fellow Daoist is powerful, this poor Daoist has a few tricks as well. I merely feel guilty for trespassing into your territory and do not wish to resort to violence against you.

Could it be that such words mean Fellow Daoist wishes to take my life?"

"Ah, friend, you misunderstand!"

Fengge tossed aside her spear, planted both hands on her waist, and burst into loud laughter.

"I was only making an analogy. Don't take it to heart! Hahahahaha!

How many people are there in your Clear Wind Gazing Moon Sect? Do you have any legendary immortals? What cultivation does your sect master have?"

Wu Wang: ...

"Fellow Daoist," Wu Wang said, circulating his cultivation as strands of aura rippled around him.

Because Senior Shennong had helped him undergo Anointing, his cultivation had entered the Core Formation Realm, but his realm was not yet stable, making his aura somewhat uneven.

When Fengge saw it, she thought, Oh, this fellow's energy is so weak... The light in her eyes grew even brighter.

Thoughts raced through Wu Wang's mind.

Joking was one thing, but deep down, he still held Senior Shennong in particular respect.

Shennong Shi had sent him to Women's Country, even using great divine powers to directly deliver him here. There had to be some deeper meaning behind it.

'A rebellion is about to erupt there.'

If he could help Women's Country within the scope of his abilities, Wu Wang would not mind doing a few things here.

More importantly, he wanted to know why Shennong Shi paid such close attention to Women's Country.

There might even be some issue with the Human Emperor of the Great Wilderness's private conduct involved!

The Crystal Ball circled at his side. Wu Wang had already settled on the broad outline of a plan and prepared several backup escape routes.

Business was business. If his life was at risk, that would cost extra.

Wu Wang swiftly entered character. A touch of indifference appeared in his eyes as he said calmly:

"What does Fellow Daoist intend? Draw the line."

Fengge chuckled and moved closer, raising a hand to throw an arm around Wu Wang's shoulders. Wu Wang shifted his footing, his body drifting back several yards with effortless grace, leaving Fengge grasping empty air.

Fengge smiled. "Oh, don't be shy. We in Women's Country are the most warm and hospitable. We don't see a single man in centuries, so when we see you... you feel especially familiar.

Why don't the two of us get acquainted first?"

She patted her chest hard, producing a sound like someone hammering a steel plate.

It could not be said that there were no ripples; it could only be said that it was set in stone.

"Do not come any closer!"

Wu Wang shouted, "Otherwise, I'll blow your cave residence flat!"

"Don't be afraid. This general isn't going to do anything to you.

Although Women's Country has no men, we know that men need to be cherished and doted upon by us.

Wahahahaha!

How could this general not understand what it means to cherish beauty and treasure jade?"

Fengge continued moving forward while Wu Wang kept retreating. One pursued and one fled, and black lines gradually swallowed Wu Wang's forehead.

"Stop!"

Wu Wang cursed, "What exactly do you want!?"

Fengge wiped the drool from the corner of her mouth and smiled. "You suddenly appeared in this general's cave residence. This general pardons your offense and gets to know you. Isn't that reasonable?"

"Let us fight."

Wu Wang said firmly, "If I lose to you, I will naturally submit to your arrangements. But if you lose to me, you will let me leave this place!"

Fengge was instantly overjoyed.

Wu Wang immediately added, "But whether I lose or win, you absolutely must not have any physical contact with me."

Fengge blinked, puzzled. "Why is the Human Domain so conservative?"

A righteous radiance shone upon Wu Wang's face, making his figure seem far more imposing at that moment.

"The education I received from childhood does not support wanton indulgence."

Fengge's eyes were full of admiration. "Could you be the legendary chaste and steadfast man? That should be rare even in the Human Domain... If I present you to Her Majesty, Her Majesty will certainly be delighted beyond measure."

Wu Wang secretly raised a brow.

Thus, a moment later.

Wu Wang sat on the ground with his backside planted firmly there and slowly sighed. His expression was rather desolate. That long spear rested against his shoulder, though it remained far from his neck.

Sure enough, without the Star Invocation Technique, he was still a rookie.

Fengge said smugly, "Well? Are you convinced? You're far too weak."

Wu Wang stubbornly turned his head to one side, but inwardly analyzed Fengge's exact strength.

If he threw out a few hidden cards and focused solely on escaping, this Fengge probably would not be able to stop him.

Fengge looked at the cave residence, which had become battered and ruined from their earlier fight, then grandly waved a hand.

"Someone! Prepare the carriage!

Immediately notify the capital that this general has captured a man and will promptly present him to Her Majesty!"

Wu Wang: ...

He had not expected that one day, he would be treated as a gift.

Forget it. He had taken so many benefits from Senior Shennong. What was wrong with helping Senior Shennong tidy up his backyard?

He secretly reinforced the Ice Crystal Film throughout his body, took out a dagger, and held it to his neck. When the residence doors opened, he declared firmly:

"By our agreement, I will follow your arrangements. But if anyone touches me, I will die right here!"

The archers who had been about to rush forward immediately looked at one another.

Fengge could not help scratching her brow. She called out, "Stay three feet away from him. Don't make him feel wronged. This is a legendary man!"

"A man?"

"This is a man?!"

"He doesn't seem any different from our general. They're both so flat."

A slight commotion broke out among the archers. The women surrounded Wu Wang, their eyes full of curiosity as they examined him, while each hooked an arm around the person beside her, not daring to get too close.

Wu Wang frowned tightly, but sent his Spiritual Consciousness outside the cave residence to observe the surrounding environment.

This was a valley, with towering forested mountains on both sides. This cave residence had been carved into the base of one cliff.

Very soon, the "strange sight" beyond the valley caught Wu Wang's attention.

It was noon. A membrane that stretched beyond sight stood between heaven and earth. The membrane contained faint seven-colored light, and at its base ran a "river" hundreds of yards wide, its waters swift and turbulent.

Outside the river, beyond that membrane, a gigantic beast resembling a wild boar stood silently. Its entire body was wrapped in a layer of stone, like a sculpture wrought by nature's ghostly axe and divine chisel.

Yet even though the membrane obstructed Spiritual Consciousness, Wu Wang could still sense the terrifying vitality contained within the giant beast.

A living giant beast turned to stone, a boundless barrier, a broad river...

After Fengge arranged for him to board the carriage, Wu Wang secretly used the Star Invocation Technique to observe the region around him. Images spanning several hundred miles appeared in his mind.

Even within this range, he could see only one corner of the barrier, as well as more than a dozen petrified giant beasts of varying forms, evenly distributed outside it.

From a bird's-eye view, that river was like a perfect circle drawn upon the earth with a compass.

A country enveloped by a barrier spanning a thousand miles? How much spiritual power would such a barrier consume?

It could probably only have been the handiwork of a god.

Fengge kept her word, and Women's Country's army was not lacking in discipline.

As Wu Wang was escorted out of the cave residence by a group of archers and seated in the carriage, all the women in the valley's military camp surged over, yet none came within three feet of him.

Fengge smugly showed off the man she had captured to her subordinates, gave several instructions concerning the defenses here, then led over a hundred light cavalry and Wu Wang's carriage out of the valley along the riverbank. They sped down a main road toward the center of the thousand-mile barrier.

While keeping his mind taut, Wu Wang organized the intelligence he had learned so far.

He should currently be at a corner of Women's Country's border. Meeting Fengge, this First General Before the Throne, was very likely an encounter Senior Shennong had arranged.

There was one question: since Fengge was a "before the throne" general, why was she at the border?

There should be only several possible explanations...

"Hey, what was your name again?"

Fengge rode a handsome white horse and shouted loudly from beside the carriage.

Wu Wang kept the dagger held across his throat and snorted. "Wuwang. That's my Daoist Name."

"Then do you have a name?"

"Just call me by my Daoist Name. We cultivators have already cast off the mortal world."

"All right, Wuwang, Wuwang." Fengge's round eyes brimmed with curiosity. "Hey, how do you men give birth?"

Wu Wang was instantly torn between laughter and tears. He corrected her, "Men cannot give birth."

"Then how do you reproduce?"

Wu Wang said solemnly, "Through the wedding chamber and candlelit night, the union of man and woman, the harmony of yin and yang. After ten months of pregnancy, the pregnant woman gives birth."

Fengge asked in confusion, "Strange. Then why can we get pregnant just by taking a bath?"

"That is how your Women's Country came to be." Wu Wang's voice softened somewhat. "I have also heard the legends of your Women's Country. They say there is a precious pool here; women who bathe within it can become pregnant, and all those born are girls, generation after generation."

"Hehe." Fengge turned to glance back the way they had come, likely looking at that barrier. "Is our Women's Country famous outside?"

"Indeed," Wu Wang said. "But few people can find the Women's Country. Can't you get out?"

"We can't."

Fengge shook her head. "Since you're here, you might as well settle down and stay. With that barrier there, no one can get out!"

"But don't worry. As the only man in the country, where you belong will be decided by the Queen."

"Hehe, your treatment definitely won't be bad!"

One of the young women beside them reminded her:

"General, I haven't had the chance to report this matter yet."

"News arrived just before we set out. The capital has also captured a man."

"Really?!"

Fengge's eyes widened. "Then doesn't that mean mine isn't the only one? Did the great merit that was in my grasp just fly away?"

Another man? At this time? Could he also have been brought here by Senior Shennong?

A sudden...

uneasy premonition rose in Wu Wang's heart.