Law

Managing the livelihoods of tens of millions of people is no easy task.

Even with the help of over a thousand people brought by Liu Feiyun, and many disciples of Liyang Cave Heaven joining in maintaining order in the queue, it still took three days.

Leave professional tasks to professionals.

Gu Jinlai, no one has interfered with the arrangement of these personnel.

Also...

Thanks to the Demonic Beasts' plan to imprison these tens of millions of people indefinitely, the living conditions of these 10.4 million people were not actually as miserable as imagined.

It wasn't even enough to make them starve or live hand to mouth.

The major demon emperors established two strict promotion systems.

A system of submissive subjects.

All people willingly accept the rule of the Demonic Beasts, who governs millions of humans.

They were not only able to cultivate themselves, practice martial arts, and serve as officials managing these millions of people, but also enjoyed decent medical care and education.

However, education focuses primarily on literature, and anything involving violence is strictly prohibited.

There was another system, which Qi Yunxiao and Zhao Yushu called the "rebellious system."

The Demonic Beasts will watch as a group of people secretly practice martial arts and cultivate their skills, embarking on a path to awaken the people, call upon them to fight against the Demonic Beasts, and engage in battles with these Demonic Beasts time and time again.

Sometimes they would even deliberately give them Demonic Beasts that were completely controlled by their animalistic instincts to kill, so as to fuel their rebellion.

They are like high and mighty judges, watching as human forces continue to fight each other.

They gave humanity hope, then brought them despair.

Let these people suffer and go through these two emotions repeatedly, eventually brewing a delicious spirituality, which they can then enjoy one by one.

This approach emphasizes sustainability.

Therefore, unless a large influx of people can be obtained all at once, the Demonic Beasts will not carry out large-scale population extermination.

At this moment, Liu Feiyun was reporting to Gu Jinlai, "In the past few days, we have re-registered 10.4 million people, most of whom are ordinary people, but the number of cultivators is not small."

As she spoke, she added, "Yes, cultivators. Among these cultivators, there are nearly ten thousand at the Core Forming Formation stage."

"Ten thousand Core Forming?"

This Gu Jinlai somewhat unexpected, but then something occurred to him. "Is it one of those fake pills that merely represents the perfection of essence, energy, and spirit?"

"Right."

Liu Feiyun nodded.

Decades ago, the Demon Realm developed a cultivation system specifically for this world.

Those who Core Forming seek only the perfection of essence, energy, and spirit; those who Spirit Refining only cultivate Divine Sense. The power of heaven and earth that Celestial Person can control is less than a hundred meters around their bodies, and they know nothing of Divine Ability.

Furthermore, the saints forged their bodies using materials such as Thunder Spirit Stone and Thunder Spirit Wood.

This saintly body has a certain probability of surviving the tribulation of lightning, but in terms of defense, it is difficult to withstand even flying swords that contain sharpness and the ability to pierce through the air.

The reason why Demonic Beasts go to great lengths to work on the human cultivation system is twofold: firstly, to weaken the human cultivation system, and secondly, because the more powerful a life form is, the more delicious its "spirit" is.

Especially the perfect balance of essence, energy, and spirit in the Core Forming Realm, the Divine Sense in the Spirit Refining Realm, the spiritual sublimation in the Celestial Person Realm, and the indestructible will of a Saint...

Even for Demonic Spirit, it was an absolute delicacy.

Of course, the most delicious is still the Heavenly Lord's True Spirit.

However, the Demonic Beasts and monsters have a deep-seated fear of the Heavenly Master Lineage, a fear that cannot be broken in a hundred years. Therefore, they dare not allow the Celestial Masters' lineage to grow too powerful.

Even the Daoist priests in the confinement area were no exception.

"The cultivation paths of these tens of thousands of people have been almost completely severed..."

Liu Feiyun said.

"Etc."

Gu Jinlai stretched out his hand. "But their spirit and energy are indeed complete, right?"

"Right."

"Before the emergence of the martial arts system, after the cultivation of essence, qi and spirit was perfected, cultivators had two directions to choose from. One was to condense divine thoughts and achieve the Spirit Refining, and the other was to Qi Refining qi into Spirit Transformation and cultivate Divine Sense."

Gu Jinlai have pondered, "Should we let them follow the path of the Celestial Masters?"

"Take the path of the Celestial Master?"

Liu Feiyun was taken aback, then quickly said, "I'm afraid that won't work. From what we understand, there is actually a fragile balance between the Holy Dynasty and the Demonic Beasts. The Holy Dynasty can't do anything to the Demonic Beasts, and the Demonic Beasts would have to pay a huge price to destroy the Holy Dynasty. In addition, the Demonic Beasts seem to think that their power will grow stronger over time, so they are not in a hurry to destroy the Holy Dynasty. This gives the Holy Dynasty a chance to breathe. But the Celestial Master is a taboo for the Demonic Beasts. If we allow a large number of cultivators to switch to the Celestial Master path, it will definitely attract a thunderous attack from the Demonic Beasts."

"So, if we don't force these people to become Celestial Masters, will the Demonic Beasts just turn a blind eye?"

Gu Jinlai, "Don't forget, conquering Chilong Territory and slaying four Demon Emperors and dozens of Demon Kings is undoubtedly a direct provocation against Demonic Beasts. The Dragon Cry Demon Emperor behind Chilong Territory will definitely not let this go..."

He looked at Liu Feiyun: "You all know this too."

Liu Feiyun opened her mouth.

She knew perfectly well.

However, in order to rescue the survivors of Liyang Cave, she dared not mention it.

They were afraid that if they mentioned it, Gu Jinlai would be afraid of Demonic Beasts and would stand by and do nothing, just like other saints and martial saints.

This was her personal reason.

Unexpectedly...

Gu Jinlai, knows this clearly.

"Furthermore, have you considered how to resettle these ten million people?"

Gu Jinlai, the question has been, "Should we place it in Flowing Fire City, Wind and Rain City, or Hai Wind City?"

A hint of sadness flashed in Liu Feiyun's eyes.

She knew the real reason why Gu Jinlai had asked her this question.

Because of their ten million men breaching the Chilong Territory, they are bound to incur the wrath of the Dragon Cry Demon Emperor.

As expected, whichever city receives these ten million people will become the Dragon Cry Demon Emperor's primary target for revenge.

In this situation, whether it's Blazing Fire City, Wind and Rain City, or Haifeng City, who would dare to challenge them?!

"It's better to rely on yourself than on others."

This Gu Jinlai.

"But if we don't find a city to shelter them and leave these millions of people to live in the wilderness, they will soon collapse under the attack of Demonic Beasts..."

As Liu Feiyun spoke, a flicker of pain crossed her eyes. "Moreover, the Chilong Territory has existed for over a decade. During those decades, two major factions have emerged within it. Through Demonic Beasts and their propaganda via humans, over a million people have been almost completely controlled by these Demonic Beasts, even viewing us as invaders... They believe the Demonic Beasts are a symbol, a spiritual totem, and that their appearance is to rescue them. They repeatedly spread propaganda about the oppression of the people in the various cities of the Holy Dynasty... Although it has only been a decade or so, those millions have already been brainwashed... They think... they think..."

"What do you think?"

"Some of them believe that humanity should avoid war and coexist peacefully with Demonic Beasts, while others even think that it doesn't matter what kind of creature rules humanity is under, and that humans might be better off under Demonic Beasts rule..."

At this point, Liu Feiyun paused, "Those Demonic Beasts pushed many of the humans they had devoured onto the rebels."

Gu Jinlai, whenever Liu Feiyun spoke of this scene, it always seemed strangely familiar.

"In fact, we have seen too many similar scenes over the years since we fled from Liyang Cave."

Liu Feiyun sighed, "Demonic Beasts are not fools. Their goal is to keep humans under control and use us as food for their advancement. The propaganda of Chilong Territory has only been going on for a little over ten years, and many people are still rational. In some countries that have been kept under control for decades or even nearly a hundred years, the history of human race has been tampered with."

The True Disciple of Liyang Cave Heaven felt a pang of heartache. "They no longer appear as invaders, but as saviors. They have saved countless humans, freeing them from the lives of being oppressed by cultivators and various sects, ushering in a new era... The older generation still remembers the truth, but the education the newly born humans receive makes them spontaneously consider themselves members of the Demonic Beasts kingdom, willing to sacrifice their lives to protect their kingdom and resist those of their kind who want to destroy their lives..."

Those who have heard Liu Feiyun's words Gu Jinlai have sighed in their hearts, but they also understand that this is by no means an exaggeration.

Invaders never tell their enemies they are invaders.

Demonic Beasts are no exception.

In the early stages of the Demonic Beasts chaos, a group of people stood up and declared that although Demonic Beasts were terrifying, not every Demonic Beasts was necessarily evil.

There are good Demonic Beasts among Demonic Beasts.

As beings in this world, humanity must learn to coexist peacefully with Demonic Beasts.

It was precisely because of the existence of these people who "spread falsehoods and mislead the public" that the Qiantian Emperor did not pay any attention to the appearance of Demonic Beasts in the early days.

In addition, the chaos caused by the Heavenly Immortal Palace, the Heavenly Emperor, the Imperial Tutor Tai'a, the Beginningless True Person, the Abyss Lord, and the Shadowless True Immortals of the Five Continents fought fiercely with their divine weapons, which ultimately gave the Demonic Beasts a space to survive and allowed them to grow rapidly, almost wiping out the Heavenly Master of Qiantian.

If Jiang Tianji hadn't later recognized the danger Demonic Beasts and issued the order to "kill all Demonic Beasts, regardless of their nature," after ascending to power, Qian Tian probably wouldn't have survived until now.

"People who are completely brainwashed like this are ultimately only a minority."

After a long pause, Gu Jinlai spoke again, "Most people are still able to distinguish right from wrong, good from evil, but what about the rest of these people..."

His gaze fell on Liu Feiyun.

Liu Feiyun recalled the astonishing strength that Gu Jinlai, single-handedly sweeping through the Chilong Territory...

I've made up my mind.

"Whatever decision the Ancient Martial Saint makes, we at Liyang Cave Heaven will do our utmost to cooperate with him and assist him in achieving it."

Liu Feiyun said firmly.

"Okay, I'm relieved to hear that."

Gu Jinlai nodded.

"What about the arrangements for these ten million people..."

"Take it to the City of Wind and Rain."

The direct path Gu Jinlai.

"Wind and Rain City?"

Liu Feiyun was slightly taken aback. "But Zhao Hua, the city lord of Fengyu City... may not be willing to accept these ten million people."

"As the head of the outer urban area of Fengyu City, it is my duty to receive and resettle migrants."

Gu Jinlai sneered, "Besides, when I took over as the head of the outer city district, Wu Tianya, one of the giants of Fengyu City, said that I needed to increase the population of Fengyu City by 10%, 10.4 million people? The more the better."

"Would he help us fight against the Dragon Cry Demon Emperor behind the Chilong Territory for the sake of these ten million people?"

Liu Feiyun was somewhat worried.

"Protecting the people is the duty and obligation of every city lord! If Zhao Hua can't even protect the people in his own city, what kind of saintly protector is he, what kind of city lord is he!?"

The voice, powerful and resounding, Gu Jinlai: "According to the laws of the Holy Dynasty, any high-ranking official in any city who stands idly by while his people are persecuted by Demonic Beasts should be executed! Zhao Hua, as the lord of Wind and Rain City—one of the thirty-six outer cities of the Holy Dynasty—if he disregards the law and fails to fight the Demonic Beasts, is he still an official of the Holy Dynasty? Does he intend to rebel?!"