Chapter 1096: Chapter 1096
A streak of silver Divine Light sliced through the sky above Divine Wood City, cutting down a thick branch from the lush Divine Tree.
At the same time, a cultivation expert swiftly flew over to catch the falling branch and quickly carried it away.
On this day, Li Yi again transformed into a giant over a hundred feet tall, wielding thunder and commanding Divine Power, began to extensively trim the branches of this Divine Tree. Just a portion of its branches was enough to meet his needs for such a massive tree.
Li Yi did not intend to kill the goose that lays the golden eggs, so he only took the insignificant parts of the Divine Tree, leaving the main trunk untouched. As long as its roots were not harmed, the Divine Tree could grow new branches over the decades, even centuries.
The many people within Divine Wood City watched in silence at this scene.
The downfall of the Divine Wood lineage, with the Divine Wood being cut by the Red Mountain God, was an inevitable outcome, though no one expected this day to come so swiftly.
The sage Mu Sangong in the city sat quietly on an ancient tree these days, observing the changes in Divine Wood City during this period. When he saw the Divine Wood being cut, he felt no anger, instead, he felt a sense of relief.
At least, this Red Mountain God had no intention of completely felling the Divine Wood, only trimming its branches. In this way, the Divine Wood should be safe for a considerable time in the future, with no threat of extinction.
This was the greatest fortune.
As the branches of the Divine Wood were continuously cut, the blazing and dazzling golden light dimmed significantly, and the vast, overwhelming Cosmic Energy enveloping Divine Wood City began to dwindle.
Li Yi noticed this situation but did not stop, as he urgently needed the resources from the Divine Wood.
All the felled Divine Wood was handed over to Tian Gong Taoist. These days, he must use the Red Gold and Divine Wood to forge a second or even third Divine Wood Red Gold Furnace, and the remaining materials must be crafted into Dao Artifacts to enhance everyone’s strength.
Li Yi even instructed him to construct an Immortal Dao Battleship using a mix of Divine Wood and Red Gold.
However, all of this required time.
Another streak of silver Divine Light struck, a massive branch of the Divine Wood fell, and was swiftly taken by the cultivation expert. Li Yi deemed this enough and stopped the cutting.
"For now, we will only take this much from the Divine Wood. If more is needed later, we will reconsider. Those knowledgeable in artifact refining should assist Tian Gong Taoist in crafting Red Gold Dao Artifacts. There shouldn’t be any battles occurring in the near future, so everyone should focus on cultivation and return to their peak state as soon as possible."
After issuing the command, Li Yi said no more and immediately returned to his normal size, heading back to the City Lord Mansion in Divine Wood City.
By this time, Miao Huizi and Master Zi Yu had thoroughly searched the City Lord Mansion inside and out, acquiring a significant amount of Red Gold from the Divine Wood lineage, along with various treasures from the Wilderness.
These treasures from the Divine Wood lineage had not been taken away due to the sheer quantity accumulated over countless years, and the absence of Storage Ring in this world made it impossible to carry large amounts of items, while transporting them by manpower or vehicles was inefficient. Additionally, Li Yi had Xiang Xiangzi and Xuan Yuezi promptly move into Divine Wood City, preventing the Divine Wood lineage from taking away their accumulated wealth over countless years.
So now, it all became the spoils of war for Li Yi.
"Taiyi, this world is incredibly rich in resources. The accumulation of the Divine Wood lineage is truly impressive, the amount of Red Gold alone is comparable to that of Red Gold Mountain, and there are inner cores of various powerful mutant beasts, comparable to Miracles."
Miao Huizi exclaimed in amazement as she handed a Storage Taoist Artifact to Li Yi.
Li Yi took it and only glanced inside to be shocked by its contents. He took out a Treasure Bead the size of a fist, crystalline and transparent, with Divine Light flowing and emitting an astonishing amount of Cosmic Energy.
Due to being nourished by the energy from the Divine Wood, even after being stored for many years, this mutant beast inner core, comparable to a Miracle, hadn’t lost any Spiritual Energy, remaining as potent as when it was first acquired.
In other worlds, such an inner core would have become a waste product after several decades as its energy would have completely dissipated.
"Truly a place crafted by the heavens, such an inner core of a mutant beast remains perfectly preserved." Li Yi marveled as he stayed within the City Lord Mansion in Divine Wood City, not wanting to leave.
Golden energy flowed over his body, and with his divine-like physique naturally cultivating, he grew stronger without having to do anything. This feeling was simply indescribably wonderful.
"Indeed, under the Divine Tree, it is truly marvelous. Cultivation here is progressing rapidly, with the Spiritual Energy between heaven and earth coalescing into golden streaks flowing over one’s body. In such a blessed land, the fact that the Divine Wood lineage has reaped its benefits for so many years yet failed to produce a single One God."
Beside him, Master Zi Yu shook his head in disappointment at this group of primitives.
"Thus, the Divine Wood lineage became arrogant and decadent. Only the master of the Divine Wood saw this point, leaving the comfort of Divine Wood City to challenge strong enemies in other places, to temper himself, attempting to take that step, but unfortunately, he failed."
Li Yi said calmly, then he placed the mutant beast inner core back into the Storage Taoist Artifact and handed it to Miao Huizi again.
"Immortal, could you please handle the items inside? Send those required for Alchemy to be used for Alchemy, those for Artifact Refining to be used for Artifact Refining. Any Treasure Beads with Miracle functions should be sent to Tian Gong Taoist as an energy source for the Immortal Dao Battleship."
He did not covet these treasures but intended to make the best use of them, converting them into power and foundation.
"Alright." Miao Huizi nodded slightly, accepting the task.
"By the way, Beihuai City also needs someone to manage it. Master Zi Yu, please find a way to arrange for some Cultivation experts to make a trip there. Although it’s not as good as Divine Wood City, it’s also a good place to acquire resources." Li Yi continued.
Master Zi Yu immediately said, "Taiyi, how about I, along with a few fellow Daoists, take charge of managing Beihuai City?"
Li Yi thought for a moment and said, "If Master Zi Yu has the intention, you can try it. However, it’s best for Cultivators not to involve themselves in every matter. Sometimes it’s necessary to respect the traditions of this world. The Merchant Master must be accepted, the Slave Master must exist, and the Divine Blood Warriors must be recruited. This world is too deep, not suitable for too much chaos. Everything should focus on self-improvement and resource acquisition for Cultivation."
"I will heed Taiyi’s words," Master Zi Yu understood Li Yi’s meaning.
"Then go with peace of mind. If a Mountain Lord Level strong enemy comes to invade, you can come to Divine Wood City for help," Li Yi said.
Master Zi Yu nodded, then took his leave and departed.
Li Yi watched him leave, then saw the High Priest Dou Kun, striding energetically, using a staff made from a branch of the Divine Tree, heading towards the City Lord Mansion.
"Lord, you have stayed too long in Divine Wood City. The Clan Leaders and Priests of all the tribes within a thousand miles have come to Red Mountain City with their most powerful warriors and most beautiful beauties to pay respects to you, hoping you will accept their allegiance."
The High Priest Dou Kun, although having traveled five hundred miles, showed no signs of fatigue and remained energetic.
This is the benefit of Cultivation. The current High Priest Dou Kun has already reached the Transcendance Tribulation Stage, and will soon become a Mahayana Realm cultivator.
The people of this world, whether warriors or High Priests, have very solid foundations, even when practicing Cultivation Techniques, they can advance a thousand miles a day.
"You are the High Priest, you can handle this matter,"
Li Yi said, "As for which tribes to accept and which to drive away, it’s up to you to decide. I trust you can handle this matter well. Additionally, Merchant Lord Xiu Xiang and Nu Heng will also assist you." Tʜe sourcᴇ of thɪs content ɪs NovelHub(.)net
The High Priest Dou Kun naturally understood that not everything could be handled by One God, hence the need for a High Priest who stays with the tribes year-round.
But Dou Kun could manage a tribe, yet matters of a thousand-mile country were different.
"Lord, at the very least you should meet them personally, receiving the recognition and summons of One God is their honor, which is beneficial for the future establishment of Red Gold Country," Dou Kun said.
"You have a point, High Priest. Please go back once more and tell them I will return to Red Gold Mountain in three days to meet them, and also invite some tribal warriors to join Red Gold Mountain to serve me," Li Yi said.
If he could get a group of Mountain Lord Level warriors to serve, his power could further expand.
After all, these more than two hundred Cultivation experts had already exhausted the foundation of the Cultivation World, and to prepare for future changes, he needed new experts to serve.
Moreover, the people of this world value promises, as long as their tribe promises allegiance, they will definitely fulfill it, with no need to worry about betrayal and deceit.
Sometimes primitiveness also has its advantages.
"Lord, then I will return to Red Gold Mountain to prepare for this matter."
After agreeing, the High Priest Dou Kun hurriedly left, obviously, with Li Yi becoming One God, this old priest had become much busier than before.
However, Li Yi was also very busy.
As soon as the High Priest Dou Kun left, he felt the presence of a Lord of Hundred Mountains appearing outside Divine Wood City. This presence was very familiar, Li Yi should have encountered it before.
"The Beifeng Lord has arrived," Li Yi’s expression shifted.
His gaze penetrated through layers of obstructions, observing the situation outside the city.
He saw the Beifeng Lord, who had left before, leading a group of followers, pulling over a hundred carriages, coming here, clearly not as an enemy but bearing goodwill. All those carriages were filled with treasures from Youfeng Country.
Among them, Li Yi even saw a cage containing a huge Green Phoenix.
That was a true mythical creature, but in this Barbaric World, the Green Phoenix ultimately was merely prey for the Lord of Hundred Mountains, captured to be kept as a pet within the gift-giving team.
"Da Yi, Youfeng Country has sent the Beifeng Lord to congratulate you, the One God. Do you want to see him?" Quickly, Xuan Yuezi appeared hurriedly with this important news.
Li Yi withdrew his gaze at this moment. "Of course, I want to see him. After all, Youfeng Country also has One God in command, and we should maintain face. Let the Beifeng Lord come to the City Lord Mansion, I’m sure he’s familiar with the place and won’t need guidance."
Not long ago, the other side had cut down a large section of Divine Wood and taken it away. It seems that the One God of Youfeng Country, upon learning of this news, feared provoking a Divine War, so they sent gifts to try to appease his anger.