Earth Dragon Community

Lin Yan forcibly suppressed the doubts in his heart. With so little information available, even if he racked his brains, he could not possibly learn the truth. Besides, his cultivation was still weak. Even if someone was plotting against him, he had no power to resist and could only obediently become their chess piece.

For now, he needed to focus on improving his cultivation. Only with sufficient strength could he preserve his life through the current Fierce Beast Tribulation and the future Three-Clan Hegemony Tribulation, while maintaining the peace of this home.

Speaking of cultivation, he unconsciously checked the System Panel in his mind again:

[Ecology Civilization Spark System]

[Host:] Lin Yan

[Race:] Earth Dragon / Innate Dao Body

[Cultivation:] Earth Immortal (Early Stage)

[Mastered Law:] Law of Earth (Beginner)

[Current Task List:]

Task One: Explore the million-li area surrounding the canyon and eliminate adverse factors affecting the ecological environment within the area. (Completed)

Task Two: Expand the "Earth Dragon Community," recruit at least three different races, and establish a preliminary Civilization Symbiotic System. (Incomplete)

Task Three: Spread the Ecological Civilization Concept, guide the clan's Living Beings to develop Ecological Protection Awareness, and formulate preliminary Ecological Rules. (Incomplete)

[Function List:]

Primordial Basic Knowledge Atlas (unlocked range expanded to ten thousand li)

Mini Ecology Simulator (unlocked range expanded to ten thousand li; new "Disaster Warning" function added)

Civilization Inheritance Fire Seed (basic function unlocked)—can help untransformed Living Beings develop intelligence; requires a certain amount of Soul Power and Origin Power.

[Reward List:]

Innate Spiritual Treasure: Earth Spirit Seal (mid-grade)

Cultivation method: Kun Yuan Thick Earth Art

Formation Inheritance: Nine Palaces Earth Vein Array

Innate Spiritual Object: Three Earthen Spiritual Crystals

Earth Element Divine Ability: Earth Vein Resonance (Beginner)

Ever since breaking through to Mid Earth Immortal, he had cultivated diligently every day. With the incomparably pure Spirit Qi from the Primal Chaos Plate nourishing him in return, he should not be far from Late Earth Immortal. However, the system still had not judged its other two tasks complete.

He had originally thought that bringing several Spirit Beast communities back from the outer area of the canyon would count as completing Task Two. But now it seemed that was not enough. Perhaps they would only count once those Spirit Beasts had fully integrated into the Canyon Home system.

"This lousy system is so strict. It won't cut me any slack at all," Lin Yan grumbled inwardly.

Since the system would not cut him any slack, he could only think of a way to speed up the task's progress himself.

Lin Yan stood beside the Spirit Spring at the center of the canyon, watching the Jade Spirit Deer herd leisurely graze on spiritual grass by the river bend, the Colorful Cloud Sparrows flit and play through the ancient forest, the Hundred Flower Bees dance among the sea of flowers, and the Clear Heart Bamboo sway in the breeze...

The vibrant, tranquil scene before him gave Lin Yan a sudden realization—these newly arrived communities merely "lived here"; they did not "belong here."

"No wonder the system hasn't judged the task complete. So this is where the problem lies." Lin Yan finally understood somewhat.

Now that he understood the root of the problem, the next steps were easy.

From then on, aside from cultivating every day, Lin Yan brought his Younger Brothers to "build relationships" with those Spirit Beasts and spiritual plants. If he wanted them to quickly develop a sense of belonging, they first needed to become familiar with one another.

The simple and naive Earth Dragon subordinates were naturally highly approachable. More importantly, they had almost no offensive power, allowing the Spirit Beasts to completely lower their guard. Before long, they had become fast friends with the Earth Dragon subordinates.

Besides that, Lin Yan occasionally assigned them tasks, letting them personally participate in the canyon's construction and maintenance. Experience from his previous life told him that only by establishing one's own value within a collective could one quickly integrate into it.

The Jade Spirit Deer could accelerate the growth of spiritual grass, so Lin Yan had them manage the canyon's grasslands. They also possessed strong vigilance and tremendous speed, so he entrusted them with patrol and sentry duties along the outer area of the canyon.

The Colorful Cloud Sparrows could gather clouds and bring down sweet rain rich in Spirit Qi, so Lin Yan had them regulate the canyon's microclimate. Their exceptional flying ability was also what the Earth Dragon Clan lacked most, so he entrusted the aerial watch to them as well.

As for the Hundred Flower Bee colony, not only could they brew immortal honey of extremely high Spirit Qi concentration, but they were also skilled at tracking. Lin Yan had them take on the roles of the canyon's pastry chefs, messengers, and delivery couriers.

Although the Clear Heart Bamboo were merely ordinary spiritual plants, they naturally possessed the ability to calm the mind and stabilize the soul, allowing Spirit Beasts and spiritual plants to quickly enter states of cultivation or enlightenment. Lin Yan placed them around the various communities, with the Clear Heart Bamboo King managing them as a whole.

To make communication easier, Lin Yan also expended quite a bit of Soul Power and Origin Power to condense four Spirit Awakening Fire Seeds. He used them to raise the intelligence of the Jade Spirit Deer King White Horn, the Colorful Cloud Sparrow Queen Zhi Nan, the Hundred Flower Bee Queen Jin Ji, and the Clear Heart Bamboo leader Qing Xin.

After absorbing the Spirit Awakening Fire Seeds, the three Spirit Beasts and one spiritual plant became vastly more intelligent. At the very least, they could now communicate with Lin Yan without any obstacles. Having gained intelligence, they felt even closer to him.

After several hundred years of adjustment, the several outsider races gradually changed from mere canyon "guests" into "participants" in the canyon's construction. They had finally integrated fully into the Canyon Home system.

Seeing that the time was ripe, Lin Yan gathered Deer King White Horn, Sparrow Queen Zhi Nan, Bee Queen Jin Ji, and Bamboo King Qing Xin together. He also called back his nine Younger Brothers and Mo Xuan, who had been playing outside.

"Everyone," Lin Yan cleared his throat, his gaze sweeping over those present, "we have been together for so long that we have already become one family. But without rules, nothing can be properly formed. Therefore, I believe it is necessary to establish some rules to restrain everyone's behavior."

After saying that, Lin Yan glanced at Mo Xuan and the nine Earth Dragon subordinates. These days, they had been scampering around the canyon, turning it upside down. Quite a few had already come to complain to him.

When Lin Yan's gaze passed over them, Mo Xuan looked completely unconcerned, while the nine Younger Brothers guiltily lowered their heads. They knew perfectly well who Lin Yan was talking about.

White Horn and the others watched Lin Yan with expressions of approval. Rules were indeed needed. Those little Earth Dragons were one thing—they had merely ruined some turf and stolen some spiritual grass and honey, all minor matters. But that noble Kirin was always teasing their clan members. Even they themselves had suffered quite a bit at his hands.

Lin Yan took in everyone's reactions. Without waiting for them to speak, he continued, "First, I officially announce that from this day forward, our Canyon Home will be called the 'Earth Dragon Community'!"

"Community?" Everyone was somewhat confused by the new name.

"A community is a collective where everyone lives together and supports one another. Here, there is no distinction between high and low, noble and humble—only different divisions of labor. Each of us performs our own duties and does our best to protect our home together."

"Within the community, I will serve as leader. Lin Er, Lin San, Lin Si, Deer King White Horn, Sparrow Queen Zhi Nan, Bee Queen Jin Ji, and Bamboo King Qing Xin will serve as Elders, responsible for managing all affairs within the community."

Lin Yan paused, then looked at Mo Xuan. "Xiao Mo, as the Kirin Young Master, how about becoming our Chief Guest Elder?"

"Guest Elder? What does that do?" Mo Xuan found the title novel and immediately became interested.

"A Guest Elder holds a status similar to a tribal Elder, but does not normally manage the community's specific affairs. Likewise, he is not under the leader's jurisdiction. However, if the community faces danger, he must still lend a hand."

"Not under anyone's jurisdiction, equal in status to an Elder, and even the chief one. Great! This position suits me perfectly." Mo Xuan hurriedly nodded in delight. "With this Chief Guest Elder here, no one will dare bully you from now on."

Everyone present was speechless inside. No one will bully us? The only one who bullies us is you.

But they only dared think that in their hearts. No one dared say it aloud. After all, the person before them was the Kirin Young Master, a Heavenly Immortal they could not afford to provoke.

Seeing that no one objected to their respective positions, Lin Yan continued, "In addition, I have established several Community Rules. Everyone, remember them well:

First, private fighting is prohibited within the canyon. Any disputes may be brought before me or the Elders for joint arbitration;

Second, all members of the community will receive cultivation resources according to their abilities and contributions to the community;

Third, should external enemies invade, everyone must work together and face the enemy as one;

Fourth, no one may deliberately damage the ecological environment within the community. Together, we must maintain the Ecological Balance here."

The rules were simple, and Lin Yan did not wish to restrain these Living Beings too tightly. After all, Primordial Creatures still valued freedom above all else.