Chapter 762: Arrangements

"Construction Art."

At this moment, on a flatland beside mountains and water in Qingzhou of the Four Seas and Eight Zones, Li Yi arrived riding a cloud and activated the Construction Art.

In an instant, a city rose from the ground—its houses neatly arranged, with small bridges over flowing streams; though all built of stone and appearing cold, a little tidying would bring it to life.

"Li Yi's Construction Art has grown increasingly proficient—he can summon an entire city in an instant," Liu Guzi exclaimed in awe from her auspicious cloud.

Li Yi said, "This is merely a minor art. This city will house the survivors who crossed over from Earth. Once conditions stabilize there, we'll reassess whether to return. Meanwhile, the Four Great Clans will deliver supplies within the shortest possible time. Conditions will be harsh, but food, drink, and essentials won't be lacking."

He had already instructed the Ghost God Zifeng to notify the Four Great Clans.

Though this world, like an ancient one, lacks high productivity, sustaining this group of survivors poses no problem.

"But since this place is newly built, I rely heavily on both of you—order is still lacking, and people are restless." Li Yi then entrusted the city's administration to Liu Guzi and Qian Daoren.

"Rest assured, Young Master Li—this small matter is well within my ability," Qian Daoren promptly agreed, for he needed time to heal his injuries, and managing a city was trivial to him.

"Then I leave it to you both, elders. I'll have the Ghost God patrol the cross-boundary point closely—if a powerful enemy crosses over, we'll be notified immediately," Li Yi added.

Once all these arrangements were made, the disaster was truly over.

For the survivors of Tianchang City, simply surviving was enough—they had no right to complain. They moved into the new city and, with the help of investigators like Zheng Gong and Lin Yue, were quickly assigned housing and settled.

Li Yi did not rest—he swiftly returned to Sanyang City with his master Zhao Ge, Zhao Qian, Rongniang, and Thin Monkey.

"Summon the heads of the Four Great Clans to my residence for a meeting," Li Yi acted with decisive speed, immediately ordering disciples of the Zhao Family Martial Arts Hall to notify the four clan leaders.

As the message spread,

the heads of the Four Great Clans rode shadow steeds, accompanied by several high-ranking elders from their clans, and hurried to Sanyang City.

In less than half a day,

these powerful figures from the Four Seas and Eight Zones gathered in the main hall of Li's residence.

"Fan Clan head, Fan Wentian, pays his respects to Young Master Li."

"Meng Clan head, Meng Daoxian, pays his respects to Young Master Li."

"Qi Clan head, Qi Yunshan."

Li Yi, seated in the main seat, waved his hand: "We're all old acquaintances—no need for such formalities. Please be seated."

"Thank you, Young Master Li."

The four clan heads now appeared extremely restrained and tense—they were no longer the ignorant frogs of a deep well. After Fan Zhizhou and Zhao Ge crossed over, they had acquired considerable knowledge of the outside world.

They now understood the vastness of heaven and earth and had witnessed the power of legendary great demons.

The entire Liangzhou region had been shattered in a single battle—now a wasteland, utterly lifeless. Without seeing it with their own eyes, they could hardly believe how terrifying the outside world's Qiangzhe were.

And those very Qiangzhe who had shattered a whole province had now been slain by Li Yi before their eyes.

How could anyone not fear such power?

"Beneath the Daqing Mountains in Qingzhou, I have just built a city to house a group of cross-boundary survivors. Your Four Great Clans' sole task is to immediately organize teams to deliver food, drink, and supplies." Li Yi said.

"This is a minor matter—Young Master Li, rest assured. I, Fan Clan, will cover the entire city's needs. After all, Qingzhou is our territory; transporting supplies is effortless," Fan Wentian replied.

For a great clan, supplying a city's needs was indeed trivial—not requiring heavenly treasures or gold and jewels.

Li Yi did not refuse and continued: "The Four Great Clans must immediately station new shadow soldiers and shadow spirits in Ghost Street. Though I've destroyed Ghost Street, the cross-boundary point remains and must be guarded. If a powerful enemy appears, do not engage—just report to the Zhao Family Martial Arts Hall. My master will handle everything."

The four clan heads readily agreed.

It was another minor matter.

To them, shadow soldiers were limitless, and their clans held many shadow spirits—sending a few to guard was no challenge at all.

Li Yi added: "When the lips are gone, the teeth feel the cold. The cross-boundary point has been exposed. The Four Great Clans must prepare early. Rather than huddle in the Four Seas and Eight Zones, you should gather your disciples and venture out to carve a future."

"Young Master Li's words are undoubtedly wise, but we are frogs in a deep well—if we leave the Four Seas and Eight Zones, we'll perish instantly," the clan heads wore expressions of deep worry.

They knew they must send promising disciples to cross over and cultivate, like Fan Zhizhou, to grow strong—otherwise, their annihilation by powerful enemies was only a matter of time.

But these were mere martial artists with ordinary strength; leaving the Four Seas and Eight Zones made them fear death even faster.

Li Yi said: "Earth is now teeming with peril. Directly going there would mean near-certain death. I will establish a sacred cultivation ground within the Four Seas and Eight Zones. Whether from the Four Great Clans or the Zhao Family Martial Arts Hall, select a group of virtuous disciples to train in hardship. Once they gain enough self-preservation power, send them to Earth to seek opportunities across the boundary."

"Liangzhou is desolate, but the Floating Immortal Island still stands—though shattered, some of its great arrays may still function. I'll have someone reconfigure it. You martial artists will train there."

"With these words from Young Master Li, the Four Great Clans pledge full obedience."

Hearing this, the four clan heads were deeply moved and knelt together before Li Yi to swear loyalty.

"Go and make the arrangements," Li Yi waved his hand, signaling them to leave.

The four clan heads dared not linger. They bowed respectfully and hurried away.

"Master Mengde, while the Floating Immortal Island in Liangzhou is indeed a fine place to train, this world's spiritual energy is thin—" Zhao Ge frowned, voicing his concern.

"Don't worry about spiritual energy. I plan to leave behind a complete wonder, under your care. Though it won't restore spiritual energy to an entire province, creating a small paradise is no problem."

As he spoke, Li Yi withdrew a gem from his Red Gold Five Elements Bracelet.

It was the Candle-Eye Pearl, a wonder purchased in the Wildlands.

As the powerful energy field of the complete wonder radiated, terrifying fluctuations spread outward from Li Yi in all directions.

Li Yi realized the danger of this energy field and immediately retracted it.

This energy field was medicine for cultivators, but poison to ordinary people.

"Big Brother, using a complete wonder to create a sacred training ground—isn't that too extravagant?" Thin Monkey exclaimed in surprise. He had been to Earth and served as an investigator—he was no ignorant martial artist.

Li Yi said: "We must secure a future for the Zhao Family Martial Arts Hall's junior disciples. We can't let them remain trapped in the Four Seas and Eight Zones forever. Whether it's Evolution Method, Immortal Cultivation, or gene serum—use any means to increase strength. Once they gain self-preservation power, send them to Earth or to the Xuan Immortal Continent. I've left a teleportation array on the Floating Immortal Island."

"That array leads to an island called Bikong Island on the Xuan Immortal Continent. Its lord, True Person Tianhe, is a Soul Transformation cultivator who has submitted to me and is now my subordinate. He can't offer great aid, but he can provide a safe haven for disciples sent out to train."

Zhao Ge was startled: "I didn't know Master Mengde had already planted a hidden asset on the Xuan Immortal Continent."

Li Yi said: "Master, a clever rabbit has three burrows. I act with foresight. When the time is right, I'll teleport to Bikong Island on the Xuan Immortal Continent to warn True Person Tianhe in advance."

"Since Master Mengde has planned everything thoroughly, then let's proceed," Zhao Ge pondered briefly and concluded the plan was viable.

With the energy field of the complete wonder supplying spiritual energy, and the Floating Immortal Island's arrays sealing the area, they could artificially create a paradise. Martial artists training inside could pursue dual cultivation, then venture out for trials.

If fortune favored them, a few powerful figures might emerge—this would be excellent.

Even if some disciples died outside, it wouldn't matter.

Under current circumstances, fighting for a chance meant a future; sitting idle meant certain death.

"Then I entrust it all to you, Master—I trust no one else." Li Yi solemnly handed Zhao Ge the box containing the Candle-Eye Pearl.

"Opening a martial arts hall in Liangzhou? A minor matter. I'll have Thin Monkey assist me," Zhao Ge laughed heartily. Compared to others, teaching disciples on the Floating Immortal Island was pure comfort.

Li Yi said: "But don't put all your eggs in one basket. Training in Liangzhou is good, but I also plan to open a cross-boundary gate and send a group of Zhao Family Martial Arts Hall disciples to another, more stable world."

He then explained the existence of the Wildlands.

He intended to send a group of loyal and reliable martial arts hall disciples to Chijin Mountain in the Wildlands.

After all, Li Yi had already purified Zhao Family Martial Arts Hall disciples with diluted divine blood and water of life.

As they grew, they could inherit Wildlands bloodlines and even become Divine Blood Warriors. Combined with martial arts heritage and instruction from twenty cultivation experts, their future potential would not be inferior.

"Master Mengde thinks thoroughly. The Four Seas and Eight Zones are a cage—it's time they leap out and fight for themselves," Zhao Ge's eyes gleamed. "The Wildlands are an excellent place. Wait two days, Master—I'll immediately arrange a group of disciples."

As a traditional martial artist of the Four Seas and Eight Zones, Zhao Ge had no reluctance about sending disciples out to train. Martial artists carry bold spirits and all desire to explore.

Now, because of Li Yi, no one in the Zhao Family Martial Arts Hall dared to offend their disciples, let alone have enemies. Only crossing over offered a path forward—fighting for it might one day make them gods, immortal and ageless.

This temptation was deadly to martial artists.

"Very well. I'll wait for your arrangements," Li Yi nodded. Staying two more days in the Four Seas and Eight Zones would not matter.

(End of Chapter)