Chapter 552
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Chapter 552: The Great Wall
In the year 2026 of the Xia calendar, after emptying the ink from his belly, Lin Jiang set off from the capital of Great Wei. Heading north, he had already gained the reputation of a poet immortal.
With the title of poet immortal, Lin Jiang faced even fewer obstacles in Great Wei. Without any hindrance, he arrived at the Immortal Kingdom, the former Qing State.
Lin Jiang’s first task upon arriving at the Immortal Kingdom was to search for the whereabouts of the Immortal Sect, Wu Sect, and Clan Alliance. After some investigation, he did find them, but they were not the ones he was looking for.
These three forces, who had been in Qing State for over a thousand years, had descendants spread throughout the land. Most people in Qing State had their genes, but these were not the specific individuals he sought.
The main families and direct descendants of these three forces had perished during centuries of war. The main houses were already gone, and although there were branches claiming their names, they were no longer the same. Their glory had faded, and their legacy was lost.
"The family of a thousand years, the prestigious family of a thousand years, cannot resist the power of the river of time. Only immortality is eternal for practitioners."
Upon learning all this, Lin Jiang sighed constantly. Over a thousand years is a long time for mortals. Twenty years make a generation, and a thousand years are enough to have fifty generations. But in the era of cultivating immortality, not even a single Soul Changing has occurred.
The past cannot be chased, and Lin Jiang could no longer control much. He had promised to protect their descendants, but now he had to break his promise.
Lin Jiang traveled to the northwest of the former Qing State, where the vast mountains still stretched endlessly. Within these mountains, a dragon now resided – it was the Great Wall of this era. It spanned not just thousands of miles, but almost fifty thousand miles in total. The Immortal Kingdom had spent eighty years and countless resources to build this great wall.
The effectiveness of the Great Wall was unquestionable. Its towering walls were enough to block the footsteps of the Demon Human army, preventing them from advancing directly. The Immortal Kingdom now had a solid barrier to stop the Demon Human from moving southwards.
Furthermore, the defense of the Great Wall was not solely reliant on the wall itself. The Immortal Kingdom used the wall as a foundation, continuously sending elite troops deep into Demon Human territory to cause significant destruction, weakening the Demon Human’s war potential.
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"Who goes there?"
Several days later, still in search of the resting place, Lin Jiang found himself surrounded by a group of warriors. Over thousands of years, the landscapes of these mountains had changed significantly. Perhaps a mudslide or an earthquake could alter the terrain. This had Lin Jiang struggling to locate the resting place. Lin Jiang also feared that if someone woke up, they might suffocate inside.
Of course, theoretically it should not happen. After waking up, the cultivator also has some strength. Moreover, most of those who should wake up have woken up, and it’s not yet time for those still sleeping to wake up.
"Great Wei citizen Lin Yang, touring Immortal Kingdom, came specially to see the Great Wall of Immortal Kingdom."
Lin Jiang calmly said, then took out his identity document issued by Great Wei, which allows him to pass through directly. With this, Lin Jiang can move freely in Immortal Kingdom.
"Martial Saint?"
The leader looked at Lin Jiang’s identity, which indicated his martial arts cultivation level, leaving him greatly astonished.
"Lucky, lucky."
"Are you here to seek immortality?"
"No, I’m here to see the Great Wall."
"Don’t deny it, seeking immortality is normal. Even the Martial Arts Masters of Immortal Kingdom often come around here seeking immortality. But it’s been a long time since anyone found an immortal, so they all dispersed."
The man smiled and said. After the Immortal Kingdom claimed to have immortals, many families passed down stories about how there were hidden immortals in the western outskirts of the Immortal Kingdom. It once sparked a craze for seeking immortals, but no one has ever found them. So people dispersed, and it’s been a long time since anyone came, except occasionally from the south.
"General, you are truly clever. I can’t hide it from you. Okay, I am here to seek the immortal."
"Have you found the immortal, sir?"
"What does the General think?"
"Ha ha, even if there were immortals here, we would be the first to know. Sir, better not waste your time."
The man laughed and said. They don’t even know if there are immortals here after all these years of being stationed here.
"You’re right, General. Should I leave then?"
"Since you are here, why not take a look at the Great Wall?"
"Is that okay?"
"Of course, if you want to go out hunting, we are willing to provide you with information and supplies."
The man said. For sure, the Martial Arts Master must go to the Great Wall. They might even get excited and go out to hunt down the Demon Humans. They just need to give some equipment and food, and they can gain a top fighting force without much effort.
Lin Jiang didn’t think too much and agreed to go with them to the Great Wall to enjoy the views.
The Great Wall is very wide, some parts are as wide as seventy to eighty meters. There are various defense mechanisms, but not many soldiers. It’s not possible to have one soldier per meter along a wall that stretches over fifty thousand kilometers.
So, the Immortal Kingdom follows an offensive defense policy by setting up many outposts outside the Great Wall and having several camps. They frequently go out to hunt Demon Humans. Cities behind the Great Wall also store soldiers and horses. In case of danger, the soldiers outside can temporarily hold off the enemy, giving them enough time to mobilize.
Some people in the group were good talkers and they told Lin Jiang about the awful crimes committed by the Demon Humans. The list of their misdeeds was endless. If it were someone else, they might not resist going out to fight, or maybe they would stay back to defend.
Unfortunately, Lin Jiang was not one of those passionate individuals. He just listened. He knew about the evil deeds of the Demon Humans from a thousand years ago.
Of course, Lin Jiang did show his appreciation by leaving behind a dozen ink treasures on the Great Wall, praising them in poetry that could stir up intense emotions when read.
Lin Jiang stayed on the Great Wall for about ten days. He carefully observed the defense measures in place, and currently, the defense of the Great Wall is quite solid. Given these measures, it wouldn’t be easy for the Demon Humans to breach the defense.
Of course, good measures need strong national support. Currently, Immortal Kingdom can handle it, but in the future, it’s uncertain. Lin Jiang knows that maintaining the Great Wall and Qing River defense lines costs Immortal Kingdom a lot of money. Just the cost of over a million soldiers in these two places is a huge amount.
So, if the internal system of Immortal Kingdom becomes rigid and the national strength declines, even the Great Wall may not be able to hold. They may need support from Great Wei. Great Wei has only been established for less than a hundred years and is currently strong. According to the cycle of dynasties, they may still have a prosperous period of one or two hundred years. For now, there is no need to worry.
After leaving the Great Wall, Lin Jiang searched for several days for the long-lost resting place but couldn’t find it. The landscape had changed too much. Lin Jiang decided to stop searching since even outsiders couldn’t find it. He decided to continue as it was.
Back in the heart of Immortal Kingdom, Lin Jiang observed the society deeply influenced by the Immortal Language. The enthusiasm for seeking immortality was not low. This also led to the emergence of religion, similar to Taoism. Some historically mysterious figures were rumored to have become immortals and ascended. Temples were built for them, and Lin Jiang was involved.
Wherever he went, Lin Jiang would light incense and pray for his own blessings. The feeling was quite wonderful.
Heading east, parts of the former Bing State are now under the rule of Immortal Kingdom, and the large marshes of Bing State are smaller than a thousand years ago.
Marshes are very dangerous for ordinary people. Just the miasma alone makes it unbearable for most ordinary people, including warriors. Therefore, Immortal Kingdom’s control only extends to the west of Bing State. Farther regions have developed their own civilizations.
When Lin Jiang was in the city of Haizhou State, he met people from many small countries. But this time in Bing State, he was even more impressed. Their civilization may not be as advanced as Immortal Kingdom and Great Wei, but it is tough, lively, and unique.
"Three civilizations, all bright and colorful. This diversity in civilization is quite wonderful."
Lin Jiang traveled to many small countries and was happy with the world as it is now. He never thought that the Huaxia Language could dominate the world. Nowadays, three different civilizations are learning from each other and helping each other grow, which is already great.
