Chapter 735

Chapter 735: Discussions on the Way

Xia calendar year 6265, Haigang City

Lin Jiang blocked external inquiries and discontent with various excuses and forcefully suppressed the intention of various parties to launch a final attack against the demon clan. He arranged for post-war handling by personnel.

Once things settled down, Lin Jiang entered Cao Ying’s secluded meditation room. During this time, Cao Ying had been claiming to be secluded.

"Have things outside been taken care of?"

"Almost."

"There’s been quite a reaction, hasn’t there?"

"As expected, but currently being suppressed."

Lin Jiang nodded, the reactions from all sides were significant. The demon clan launched a sudden attack, resulting in many deaths. Not seizing the huge advantage and not pursuing victory seemed very wrong.

"That’s good."

"Now let’s straighten out Feng Jiu’s words."

"Okay."

"Feng Jiu said he is not a heavenly being, but a wisp of residual soul. He is the attachment of a divine soul, and also mentioned ascension. He claimed that since ancient times, it has been a scam. This reveals many situations. For example, can we speculate that when chatting at that time, Feng Jiu was being monitored by something? He dared not speak the truth, but wanted to tell us something, so he has been hinting at it."

"I have also had such speculation. If this inference is true, then our current conversation is actually being monitored."

"If that’s the case, then the ones who can do this are true immortals or heavenly beings."

Lin Jiang said, he could be sure that even the Disaster Crossing Period or Mahayana Period could not achieve this.

"The concept of fate has been passed down since ancient times. People often attribute it to luck, something intangible and unproven. No one has ever provided evidence of fate’s existence."

"The idea of immortals has also been around since ancient times. From Qi Refining and Building Foundation, to Golden Core and Nascent Soul, then Soul Changing and Void Achieving, and finally Tao Achieving and transcending. Once they transcend, they become immortals."

"Fate is not just a vague concept like luck. The appearance of Xia Qingshan and the remnant soul of Feng Jiu, along with his personal experience of achieving Tao, have confirmed the existence of fate."

"Now, let’s talk about immortals and the cultivation system. Why do they start with Qi Refining and Building Foundation, and end with transcending? Nobody in this world has ever transcended, so why are they so sure?"

"I cannot answer your question, Uncle. By questioning this system, you are challenging the foundation of cultivation. Yet, cultivation is real. We truly gain powerful abilities through cultivation, that much is certain."

"Our discussion now delves into the philosophy of cultivation. Only by understanding the true essence of cultivation can we answer these questions."

"The solution lies in my breakthrough during the Disaster Crossing Period. Feng Jiu mentioned that my breakthrough will reveal a profound truth."

"Knowing that there are still mysteries in this world, pushing you to break through is too dangerous. This cannot be allowed."

"Someone has to try."

"That’s not you. You can wait for me, or wait for someone else. Now, many people in our tribe are achieving great things."

Lin Jiang said firmly that he would not take Cao Ying on adventures. There are many others who can go on adventures, she doesn’t need to do it.

"I know, I won’t break through easily. Even though it seems like I’m just a step away from crossing into the Disaster Period, it might actually take a lifetime to achieve that."

"Today’s discussion ends here. I will prepare well for it. Don’t underestimate the power of ordinary people."

Lin Jiang mentioned that he planned to consult with scientists, to explore the existence of natural forces. Whether luck is just a mysterious thing, or a form of life.

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Cao Ying continued to stay secluded from public view. Lately, she shouldn’t appear in public, as her presence would challenge Lin Jiang’s reasoning, leading to more conflicts from others.

Lin Jiang directed the Tianya Mountain Base to advance thousands of kilometers, taking over the territory of the Demon tribe, building numerous fortresses, while also having people clear out the Demon tribe from the Endless Sea.

The core of the entire strategy was to limit the Demon tribe’s living environment, weaken their power. Not wiping out the Demon tribe now doesn’t mean allowing them to regain strength. Lin Jiang aimed to be ready to eliminate the Demon tribe at any time.

At the same time, it’s important to handle internal issues well, continue nurturing talents, no matter what Feng Jiu says, the more experts, the better.

In the third month after the war, Lin Jiang received specific data on the war losses. Seven major cities in Huaxia were severely hit, Zhou Liao fared even worse with sixteen cities affected. The Alliance lost nearly a billion people, much more than the initial estimates, with millions missing.

The cultivators also suffered heavy losses, with thirteen killed and several others severely wounded, affecting their cultivation path.

These devastating losses were hard for Huaxia to bear, public opinion exploded with many eager for revenge. Tianya Mountain Base alone received millions of requests to go to war.

Lin Jiang reviewed the results of the battle, achieving great success. They killed Peng Bird Demon Emperor Lin Wanli, severely injured Demon Queen Lin Fanghua, Fire Scale Demon Emperor, and Shenwu Demon Emperor. Many demons of different levels were defeated, with countless bodies in the Endless Sea.

The situation on the battlefield changed as demons shifted to full defense. The human territory expanded, and independent cultivators gained more ground, reducing the demon territory by almost a third.

Beyond Fangzhang Continent, Huaxia united with other countries to encircle and attack demons in the Endless Sea. The navy was revamped, with new ships built to ensure maritime routes were open.

For over a hundred years, demons controlled the seas, cutting off human maritime trade. The cost of trade rose significantly, but reopening maritime trade would reduce costs.

"Develop Penglai Continent"

With the advice of his counselors, Lin Jiang quickly launched a plan to develop Penglai Continent within Huaxia.

The moss discovered by Zhou Liao, which can eliminate nuclear radiation, has been in Huaxia’s possession for many years. They have cultivated it on a large scale and even developed new varieties. It shouldn’t be a big problem to develop Penglai Continent now.

This plan will bring them a lot of benefits. Penglai Continent’s territory is larger than Huaxia’s, with plenty of resources. Once successfully developed, there will be countless benefits.

Lin Jiang can also use this to shift public attention. The current clamor for war is too intense, so Lin Jiang needs to cool it down. Therefore, a development plan like Penglai Continent, which benefits Huaxia as a whole, is very appropriate.

In fact, it is very useful. Once this plan was announced, it immediately sparked discussions. Upper-class figures hope to gain advantages from the development. With so much land, there are immense benefits to be had. Lower-class individuals hope to secure job opportunities and other benefits to avoid internal strife in Huaxia.

Even other countries are inquiring and trying to get a piece of the pie. Since Penglai Continent is so vast, they believe that Huaxia alone cannot handle it all, and they might still get some benefits.

With the successful shift of attention, Lin Jiang finally relaxed. He then pondered and thought that perhaps he should meet Demon Queen Lin Fanghua and see if he could gather some information from Lin Fanghua. After all, Lin Fanghua was definitely saved by Feng Jiu before. Maybe Feng Jiu shared something with Lin Fanghua.