Chapter 1636: Accepting Reality

Ye Liuyun immediately imposed restrictions on Demon Cultivator disciples' conduct, and it put many people on Zhongyang Dalu at ease.

Earlier many people were worried that Zhongyang Dalu would become a realm ruled by rampant Demon Cultivators.

Now, looking at the regulations Ye Liuyun released to restrain disciples, it is clear that there is no intention for Demon Cultivators to dominate Zhongyang Dalu.

Moreover, it lets people across Zhongyang Dalu supervise. So those who were previously worried now turn to support Ye Liuyun.

Because other sects do not treat their own disciples as fairly as Ye Liuyun does.

Most sects heavily favor their own disciples.

Thus for a time, many people thought these Demon Cultivators were fine, even more upright.

In the years that followed, people gradually accepted the existence of Demon Cultivators, treating them as part of Zhongyang Dalu.

Emperor Xia, upon learning that Ye Liuyun had announced the disciples' regulations, also began instructing the two princes.

"Did you see? This is Ye Liuyun's brilliance! First deterrence, then openness, using a method everyone can accept to legitimize the powerful force of Demon Cultivators, so people accept their influence."

The Crown Prince asked in puzzlement, "He goes to such lengths just to give Demon Cultivators a name?"

Emperor Xia shook his head: "You are oversimplifying this! Whether it has a name or not, the Demonic God Sect exists and it doesn't affect Ye Liuyun. Yet the Demonic God Sect finds it hard to grow strong!"

"And once it is accepted by the people, it's different! The Demonic God Sect can develop like other sects, being accepted by the masses. Changing the image of Demon Cultivators and gaining universal recognition opens all doors. Afterwards there will be no major obstacles to the Demonic God Sect's growth!"

"Is there really such a big difference?" the Fourth Prince also asked.

Emperor Xia said softly: "If you look at Ye Liuyun's sphere of influence, you'll understand. Monster beasts, elixirs, refined artifacts, armies and lands, intelligence network, mineral vein resources, merchant guilds, and teleportation arrays to all major cities, plus Martial Cultivator sects..."

Before Emperor Xia finished speaking, the two princes both responded: "Mutual promotion and development, a virtuous cycle!"

"Indeed!" Emperor Xia nodded with satisfaction: "It is the foremost power, strong in every aspect. Undisputed! You should also accept reality!"

Hearing this, the two princes exchanged glances and, with some worry, asked: "If this continues, won't our Imperial Family inevitably decline?"

Emperor Xia smiled and continued his instruction.

"The world is so vast, Ye Liuyun knows he cannot occupy it all. So he always leaves room for others to survive. Whenever he takes action, he always welcomes others to cooperate with him!"

He doesn't hoard for himself! So you shouldn't think of opposing him, but rather think of developing together with him.

Our own development space is already vast. Regulations like Ye Liuyun's for disciples are essentially seeking internal development.

We are the same; while expanding outward, we should also consider our own issues. Why can't we develop as quickly as Ye Liuyun? The reason is that our own strength hasn't improved fast enough!

The two princes, hearing this, nodded thoughtfully, feeling it was indeed the case.

Emperor Xia also encouraged them: "Ye Liuyun's thoughts will never stay on Zhongyang Dalu. This place is merely a stepping stone. He doesn't care about any of your growth, as long as you don't maliciously harm those around him."

Therefore, don't underestimate yourselves; focus on your own. With Ye Liuyun around, you can't be number one. But if Ye Liuyun goes to the Divine Realm, and you can claim first place, then the Great Xia Dynasty will never be forlorn!

"Yes!"

The Crown Prince and Fourth Prince answered in unison and stepped back.

It's not only the Imperial Family reconsidering its development and its relation with Ye Liuyun; other forces are the same—they can only accept reality.

In an instant, many people came to Ye Liuyun for cooperation.

Ye Liuyun originally intended to eliminate some targets and then practice in peace. But now too many people come, and he cannot find quiet.

So he simply focused his energy and time, dealing with them one by one.

He politely declined most of the business, saying he was too busy.

Only the cooperation proposed by the Fourth Prince did Ye Liuyun accept.

The Fourth Prince suggested that the Southern Region's climate is suitable for cultivating medicinal herbs. Moreover, the South has just recovered; not only is land abundant, but many idle people have nowhere to settle, making it perfect for them to grow herbs.

Ye Liuyun, though agreeing, only contributed a small amount of funds and took a tiny share of the profits. He did not exploit the Imperial Family while he was strong.

Zhongyang Dalu also gradually quieted. Ye Liuyun's recent massacre of sects became talk over tea and meals.

People continued doing what they should, seemingly unaffected.

Only the Demon Cultivators began appearing more and more in people's sight.

The Demonic God Sect, whether elders or disciples, were crazily cultivating to improve.

From various places, over twenty Secret Realms were gathered, and Ye Liuyun opened all of them to the corresponding sect disciples, letting them freely enter for training.

Ye Liuyun's various businesses bring him huge income day after day.

Although he now has many subordinates, resources keep increasing and remain abundant.

Wu Qingcheng, Su Miaoyin, Yu Er and others, along with Monster Beasts, often return to Xuan Kong Shi to cultivate.

Ye Liuyun has already let everyone largely let go, not spending too much energy and time on business, but instead carving out more time to raise their realms.

During Ye Liuyun's absence, Wu Qingcheng and others fell behind in cultivation, so Ye Liuyun focused on them, spending most of his time having them cultivate inside Xuan Kong Shi.

The Monster Beasts need no explanation; seeing the levels of Flame Lion and Black Panther, they know to give their all.

For Flame Lion and Black Panther, Ye Liuyun gave them two Transformation Demon Pills each as a reward for their recent battles.

Later, Ye Liuyun also helped Jin Yuanhui, Piao Yun, Iron Army and Ye Tianci, among others, select their own companion beasts, and found them stronger techniques, weapons, and treasures to boost their strength.

After finishing his social obligations and arranging his entourage, Ye Liuyun began to focus on cultivation, preparing to enter the final stage of the Tianzun Realm.

He was already destined for the Divine Realm. Now that Liang Xue is also in the Divine Realm, he cannot not go.