Chapter 724

Chapter 724: Legacy

Year 6235 in the Xia Calendar, Huaxia

In this year, three new-generation cultivators in Huaxia have advanced past the Nascent Soul stage. Huaxia now has a total of fifteen Nascent Soul stage cultivators.

Seventy-two years ago, Ning Li was the first new-generation Nascent Soul stage cultivator in Huaxia. Now he has advanced to the later stage of Nascent Soul. His cultivation speed has been rapid, mainly due to the resources he gained as the first new-generation cultivator in Huaxia.

With this, the cultivation system in Huaxia has been fully established. From Tao Achieving and below, there are cultivators at every level, forming the foundation of the cultivation world.

Therefore, Lin Jiang gathered high-ranking officials from Five Elements Sect, Zhonghang Sect, Lin family, Wangxian Sect, and even representatives from the lesser-known Four Sages Sect, including Ning Li as the representative of the new-generation cultivators.

"I called you all here today not for any major reason, but simply because it’s been a while since we chatted. Let’s have a casual chat today."

Lin Jiang spoke to the crowd, but they all looked at each other in confusion, not believing that Lin Jiang could be so boring, so nobody said anything.

"Let’s start with some good news – half a month ago, someone else reached the Nascent Soul stage and is now traveling around giving speeches. From Ning Li to now, fifteen people have reached Nascent Soul. Of course, this doesn’t include your families. In Huaxia, there are already thirty true Nascent Soul cultivators.

This is a joyous occasion worth celebrating. From the time you all woke up until now, it has only been a little over a hundred years. As the head cultivator of our nation, it has been less than two hundred years since I started training cultivators in the name of our country. Your hard work has led to today’s achievements."

Lin Jiang continued speaking, which made attendees like Lin Hongcong feel deeply moved. Unknowingly, they had been awake for so many years, and some of their descendants had also reached the Nascent Soul stage. They had completely integrated into this era.

"Ning Li recently achieved the later stage of the Nascent Soul. Today, he represents the new generation of cultivators in this high-level meeting. This is a great achievement. It shows that the foundation of our human race is solid."

"People often ask, what is the foundation of a cultivator? There are many answers to this question. Some say that the foundation includes having top-tier techniques, sufficient Pills, Talismans, Items, and Formations for support, excellent immortal caves for cultivation, and powerful strength to protect the weak."

"While these may be correct, personally, I believe that the true foundation lies in having a sufficient mechanism for cultivating and nurturing talents. Look at us now – from Qi Refining to Void Achieving, we have enough people, including cultivators in the later stages of their realms. Even if those from the previous realm were lost in wars, with concentrated resources, they can quickly break through. This reservoir of talents is the true foundation of a power."

Lin Jiang looked at the crowd and continued sharing his views. This boosted everyone’s spirits, especially Lin Hongcong and his group. They were well aware that Lin Jiang had punished a large group of high-level individuals some years back.

Although no one said anything at that time, many were unhappy deep down. Perhaps some gaps had arisen. Now, they all wondered if Lin Jiang was trying to teach them a lesson.

"They could clearly see this trend, that when someone in a higher realm passes away, a new person can quickly advance. This is not just talk, especially with many Nascent Soul stage practitioners appearing. It means that soon, someone could replace them, making them feel alert."

"Don’t worry, I’m just chatting casually, no hidden meaning. Cao Ying, please update everyone on our current strength, so they have an idea."

"Currently in Huaxia, there are billions of cultivators, with specific numbers hard to count. But according to data from Huaxia Official, there are over five hundred thousand Building Foundation Period cultivators. Just this alone surpasses any sect from the cultivation era. Even the renowned Danxia Sect didn’t have such a large number."

"Excluding independent cultivators, in Huaxia alone, there are over five thousand Golden Core Period practitioners, surpassing any sect from that era. As for Nascent Soul stage, as mentioned earlier, there are thirty practitioners."

"Moving to Soul Changing Period and beyond, we have old friends. When people awakened back then, there were a hundred and sixty-eight, not including Lin Jiang, myself, and Lin Ying, making it a total of a hundred and seventy-one. Over the years, twenty-one individuals died in battles, leaving a hundred and fifty remaining."

"Out of those, there are a hundred and fifteen in Soul Changing Period, thirty-four in Void Achieving Period, one in Tao Achieving, and within Soul Changing, thirty-five have experienced bloodline weakness…"

Cao Ying looked at everyone and said, she hadn’t counted Big Shadiao, Small Shadiao, Stone King, and others who surrendered, but it didn’t matter now.

Over a hundred people, during the war of over a hundred years, twenty-one died in battles. Among them were those in Soul Changing and Void Achieving. The demon clan suffered even greater losses, with a world-destroying nuke wiping out almost all of their descendants.

Most of the awakened and surviving cultivators have made breakthroughs in their realms. There are already thirty-four in Void Achieving, surpassing the Yun State from the past. This shows that their deep slumber has significant benefits. During the cultivation era, at most, one in ten people could breakthrough, and not as quickly.

In the past, Lin Jiang always treated them well. When they woke up, each person received great benefits, whether it was material enjoyment or spiritual resources. Lin Jiang was good to them.

Unfortunately, there are still thirty-five people whose vitality is declining. At this point, unless Lin Jiang invests significant resources in them, their passing away is inevitable.

Upon hearing these words, everyone felt a little disheartened. They were always busy with various things and didn’t realize how important they were until now. They learned that even for Void Achieving, Lin Jiang had many resources.

"Of course, there is also good news. Lin Jiang recently advanced to the later stages of Void Achieving."

"It was just a few days ago. It was purely good luck."

Lin Jiang raised his hand and said. It indeed was luck. His breakthrough was because of Lin Huafei’s Alchemy advancements, creating several elixirs, which helped him progress from the mid to later stages of Void Achieving within a few decades, despite considerable consumption.

Over the years, Lin Jiang had used up all the spiritual medicines he had accumulated. He had been acquiring these medicines from various places. In the Huaxia country, Alliance Three Countries, the Five Nations Treaty, the Ying Continent, and the western part of the Shen Continent, Lin Jiang’s influence spread far and wide. In those regions, Lin Jiang was no different from an evil demon, engaging in many plundering activities.

Lin Jiang’s acts of plundering resulted in countless bloodshed in other regions.

The crowd’s gaze once again shifted to Lin Jiang. They realized that those who had previously advanced to Void Achieving were still far from reaching the later stages, as Lin Jiang had already left them behind. The implications were profound.

Cao Ying looked around and noticed the subtle expressions on everyone’s faces. She then said, "In the world of cultivators, Huaxia is the best, followed by the Wangxian Sect from Ying Continent. They have three experts in the Void Achieving Period. As for others like Qingyun and Zhou Liao, they are not strong enough. Even the strongest among them is only at the mid-stage of Nascent Soul, and there are less than ten at that level."

As for the five allied countries, only three have reached the Nascent Soul stage so far. No other country has cultivators at that level. This world is vast, much larger than in the ancient times of cultivation, covering many more territories. If we eliminate the demon race, this world will be a paradise for cultivators."

"That’s all for today’s meeting. Everyone is busy with their own tasks, so I won’t keep you for dinner. You may all go now."

After Cao Ying finished speaking, Lin Jiang also dismissed everyone. They left with heavy hearts.

"Uncle, do you think they can understand what we’re saying?"

"Even a monkey could pick up on our hints. Did you see how their expressions changed?" Lin Jiang said. It’s not simple in the world of adults.

Lin Jiang had a purpose in bringing them here today. It wasn’t just for a casual chat. Things are not as simple for adults.

Lin Jiang’s message was clear – there’s a serious threat, so they shouldn’t try anything sneaky. If they do, Lin Jiang has the power to bring them down. And if they fall, Lin Jiang can easily find replacements.

And he hinted that once the demon race is dealt with, there are plenty of opportunities in this vast world. If they don’t want to be under Lin Jiang’s control, they can strike out on their own. There are many countries and regions they can conquer after leaving Ying Continent.

Blocked roads are not as good as open ones. When there are more people, there are more thoughts. If they want to leave, Lin Jiang won’t stop them. He will even see them off.

"That’s good. With a big battle coming up, I hope they are smarter."

Cao Ying nodded. Through the spies within the demon clan, they found out that ice and snow demons appeared in the Fangzhang Continent. It is suspected that Demon Queen Lin Fanghua targeted the demon clan in The Land of Extreme South, which is also a forbidden area for humans. Perhaps there are top-grade spiritual herbs, and a big battle is inevitable.