Chapter 2302: Collecting Resources

Tong Xin and Qiong Qi helped forge many pieces of equipment, equipping them to the various armies.

They also studied the Holy Land Planet's weapons, armor and pills, and found their alchemy and forging techniques were a bit higher than those of the Divine Realm.

The materials they used were ordinary, yet the items they forged were of higher quality than those Qiong Qi's group produced.

Ye Liuyun and his group, apart from the forging method given by the Book Demon, had no other alchemy or forging techniques that matched the Holy Land.

Ye Liuyun also sent some of these weapons and pills back to the Divine Realm via Teleportation Array Disc, so other alchemists and forgers could study them and see if any improvements could be found.

The remaining fifty thousand of the Holy Land army have already requested aid from the Holy Land.

The reply was that a hundred‑thousand‑strong army not far away is on its way, but it will take two months.

So they are also conserving strength, awaiting the reinforcements.

When they saw Ye Liuyun dispatch several squads, they considered acting, but feared falling into his trap, so they dared neither attack Ye Liuyun's base nor pursue his dispatched forces.

Moreover, they are physically outmatched by the Demon Race and its half‑beasts, and do not wish to clash head‑on.

They also thought of wiping out that Reinforcement Troops unit and rescuing Han Mutong.

But they fear Han Mutong's command ability; for their fifty thousand, capturing him alive would likely cost thirty‑to‑forty thousand, which is not worthwhile.

They also dare not strike the locals now, fearing Ye Liuyun might seize the chance to attack them.

The locals share the same view.

Originally they thought it was an excellent counter‑attack chance, but worry Ye Liuyun would intervene.

Zheng Huan and others have witnessed the battle of Ye Liuyun's massive army.

In their eyes, Ye Liuyun's army is a force stronger than the Holy Land army.

Thus, after they gathered Martial Cultivators from everywhere, they could no longer hold back and sent Zheng Huan to negotiate with Ye Liuyun.

Zheng Huan still came with the twenty‑plus people with him at the time, to Ye Liuyun's base.

Ye Liuyun was very welcoming to them, even having Mo Tianheng, Yuan Hao, Zhao Hu and others join for a banquet.

Zheng Huan originally still worried that Ye Liuyun bore a grudge.

Last time Ye Liuyun saved them, they gave him no friendly expression.

After Ye Liuyun rescued people, they did not thank him.

So upon arrival they expressed gratitude to Ye Liuyun and presented twenty Top‑grade Divine Crystal Veins as thanks.

Ye Liuyun did not refuse and took them directly.

After the banquet began, everyone ate and chatted, and the atmosphere improved greatly.

Ye Liuyun told them many of his experiences in the Xingkong and the course of resisting the Foreign Tribe, helping Zheng Huan and others understand why they formed an alliance.

He even shared some of the information Han Mutong had learned.

Zheng Huan and the others finally could discuss the outsiders with Ye Liuyun calmly.

"Actually, strong Martial Cultivators from the Holy Land have come here before.

We didn't resent them; on the contrary we welcomed them warmly and were willing to learn some alchemy and forging techniques from them.

But this time the Holy Land army inflicted too much damage on us, a strategy aimed at wiping us out completely.

This also made us realize that those who came before were merely probing our strength."

Montuo asked in confusion: "If, as you say, the Foreign Tribe's army is pressing the border and they themselves know they must resist the Foreign Tribe, why come to us to train troops?

Why don't they go to your side and train directly against the Foreign Tribe?"

Ye Liuyun sighed and said to them, "That's also an answer we want to know.

According to my speculation, they want to conceal their strength.

Coming to you to train causes them little loss and lets them acquire abundant resources, so it's very profitable for them.

But if they fight the Foreign Tribe directly, the tribe will learn their power and be able to prepare in advance for future attacks.

Nevertheless, this strategy is not something the Leader can decide; they merely execute orders.

Their actions are simply too excessive!"

"Indeed!"

Montuo slapped his thigh, endorsing Ye Liuyun's last sentence: "Calling it excessive is an understatement.

These people are literally beasts, committing arson, murder, looting—no evil they don't do!

Regardless of whether they decided it themselves, I will never forgive them! Their blood debt must be repaid in blood!"

Montuo said excitedly.

Ye Liuyun also nodded and got straight to the point.

"You're preparing to attack them, aren't you?

So you came to me asking me not to intervene on their behalf?"

Zheng Huan outright admitted it.

He even retorted to Ye Liuyun, "Then will you help them?"

Ye Liuyun smiled, "I don't approve of their methods! So from the moment I act against them it already indicated my attitude.

It's just that you don't believe it.

You can rest assured; I will absolutely not help them! I can guarantee that.

However, I also do not recommend you attack them."

"What's that supposed to mean?

Are you telling us to coexist peacefully with them?

That's absolutely impossible!"

Montuo asked, puzzled.

Ye Liuyun waved his hand and said, "I know your relationship is irreconcilable, and I never intended for you to coexist peacefully."

I think you're not their match.

The might of an army cannot be compensated for by the strength of a Martial Cultivator.

Especially since they are currently on the defensive, if you attack, casualties will be even greater!

Unless you have a numerical advantage several times theirs, you should not consider attacking.

Otherwise, you should still consider defending.

Ye Liuyun conducted a very rational analysis and gave them his opinion.

Zheng Huan also voiced his concern: "Our cities are relatively scattered, and now the strong Martial Cultivators are all gathered in Lianhe Chengbang."

We worry that they will send troops to circle around and sneak attack our cities from behind.

Yuan Hao then interjected: "They now have only fifty thousand troops in total; they probably dare not split their forces further."

With us holding the fort here, if they divide their forces, their base will be in danger.

Moreover, once they split their forces, we can annihilate the troops they send out!

Meng Tuo then asked: "What if they send their entire army to launch a sneak attack?"

Yuan Hao naturally replied: "Then it would be even better for you to intercept and kill them midway."

At least you wouldn't have to assault a city, and casualties would be greatly reduced.

Ye Liuyun also added: "The reason you lost your previous battles, the biggest problem, was that you failed to seize your home-field advantage."

Each time you fought them, your forces were almost equal to theirs, so you gained no advantage!

"Our soldiers here have relatively low cultivation realms!"

Meng Tuo did not want to admit defeat, and hastily explained.