"Connecting the four states of east, west, north, and south?"
"This plan is quite ambitious. Has our Dao Court already gone this far?"
Lu Li sighed softly.
A sense of bewilderment crept into my mind.
After a century of seclusion, he emerged to find everything around him different.
Even the goal of establishing a foothold in the Western Continent before going into seclusion was almost achieved without anyone realizing it.
Today, the entire Western Continent...
The Dao Court purged the Demon Race, rebuilt Pacify the West, incorporated the two prefectures, and extended its influence to the coastal regions.
On the surface, there is no one who can match them.
The great demon Suanni of that time was frightened out of the Western Continent, the descendants of the Zong Household fled to the sea, and the two Void Return Canyue, Jingfeng and Canyue, also disappeared.
Now that Lu Li has broken through to the Spirit Transformation, his dominance over Western Continent is a foregone conclusion.
"However, while connecting the four states may seem a bit ahead of its time, it is actually very necessary."
"During my century-long seclusion in the Western Continent, there has been little movement, and Dongfang Jiangxue has not reappeared."
"But the elders of the Central Continent will never allow me to reap the fruits of the Western Continent's labor."
"A century of peace is just an illusion; the real measures will inevitably be revealed at any time."
"I really should have made plans sooner."
Lu Li's thoughts wandered, his divine senses flickering silently.
For every place I think of, I have a multitude of ideas to deal with it.
He read through all of Dao Court's recent and future plans on the right-hand screen in one go.
Only then did he issue commands to the Primordial Beginning.
" In the Primordial Beginning, preparations should be made for the alliance of the four states."
"Our ten departments of the Dao Court will do their utmost to cooperate. Also... the Dao Propagation Division has a church called the Missionary Hall."
"This hall will be of great use in the future; it can be singled out and promoted to a department."
"Let Yuanhao take charge of the Missionary Division. Once our Dao Court makes contact with the four states, the Missionary Division will inevitably have to lend a hand."
"Yes, Master! Your decree has been recorded and will be communicated to the Dao Propagation Division in about half an incense stick's time to prepare for the establishment of the Missionary Division."
Primordial Beginning reacted swiftly; as soon as Lu Li finished speaking, it had already begun silently preparing the relevant procedures.
Bringing someone to court is no small matter.
In a hundred years, the Dao Court has only managed to establish a single Spirit Puppet Division.
Now, with the addition of the Missionary Division, there are a total of eleven offices.
It is enormous.
" The Missionary Division is in charge of propagating the Dao Court and winning over the hearts and minds of the people; this department does not seem to be a core fighting force."
"But it's also extremely important for my future actions."
"A century ago, the Great Xia set its sights on establishing its rule over the Western Continent, and now it is nearly complete."
"In the past century, the power of the Dao Court has greatly increased, and my cultivation has made great progress."
"Continuing to passively defend against the philosophers of the Central Continent is indeed foolish; it's time to move on to the next strategic objective!"
Lu Li a deep breath, his gaze suddenly turning cold.
I have traversed this place for over 160 years.
He cultivated himself from a young man in his early twenties to a centenarian Divine Lord.
Along the way, I've experienced countless things.
From the mine where Qi Refinement Refining laborers worked, to the later Azure Pool Inner Sect, and the Blessed Land Demon Manor.
Every step he took was either out of precaution or on guard.
We must always be on guard against danger.
It can be said that progress was extremely difficult.
Finally, he gained a foothold.
There's no need to be timid or hesitant anymore.
They can develop recklessly without any scruples.
now...
He finally had enough right to show his fangs to the giants who had been hiding on this planet for many years.
"Buzz!"
He raised his hand and summoned the strategic report that had just been sent back from Great Xia.
Besides recording many trivial matters over the past hundred years of the Great Xia Dynasty, the above also contains records of these events.
It also records many strategic suggestions that were helpful to Lu Li and Dao Court.
One of them is extremely similar to the one compiled in the Primordial Beginning.
Its name...
"Conquering four provinces, with swords pointed at the Central Continent!"
"The strategic goals given by the state have a different name."
These eight short characters carry profound meaning.
It fully reveals the strategic focus of Lu Li, Dao Court, and Great Xia in the future.
Even if it's just a single state now.
But looking around, the foundation of the Dao Court is already solid.
The Great Xia Dynasty is also constantly growing stronger.
Lu Li's strength has increased dramatically.
It is indeed time to plan a counterattack in advance.
The next goal is clear.
Having cultivated to this level, he had unknowingly found himself with no way out.
The elders of the Hundred Schools of Thought in the Central Continent want his life, so he will destroy the heart of the Eastern Wasteland!
Whatever you fear, that's what I'll become.
Lu Li slowly stood up and said nothing more.
Now that the goal has been identified, all that remains is to take action.
To be honest, Lu Li was also very interested in seeing it.
Dao Court truly conquers the four provinces and its sword points towards the Central Continent.
What kind of expressions would the elders of the Central Continent have then?
Taking a deep breath, Lu Li waved his hand.
Deactivate the Primordial Beginning Magic Light Curtain.
Instruct them to prepare and mobilize the spiritual materials.
However, he didn't rush to have the jade pendant ingot paid for immediately.
Because, within his Divine Sense.
Outside the main hall, a large group of people were already waiting quietly.
"Master, all the officials in charge of various departments within the city have arrived outside the palace, and everyone requests an audience."
Should he be summoned to the palace?
"Yes, let's enter the hall."
After a century of seclusion, it was indeed time for Lu Li to meet his capable subordinates upon his emergence.
The changes that have taken place in the Dao Court today are inseparable from the contributions of these people.
As Lu Li finished speaking...
The massive gates of the Dharma Hall slowly opened.
Lu Changming, Lu Changye, Li Nanci, Xu Xiong, Lu Yao...
One by one, the pillars of the Dao Court waited expectantly outside the door.
Upon seeing Lu Li, everyone's expressions became tense and excited.
"Master!"
"Greetings, Master!"
"Greetings, Sect Leader!"
"Greetings, Dao Lord!"
"Elder brother!!"
All sorts of terms of address suddenly appeared.
Lu Li revealed a kind smile and waved his hand to release several chairs.
He gestured for everyone to come closer.
Over the course of a century, the appearances of the people have not changed much.
Xu Xiong had aged considerably.
The others just generally looked more mature and composed.
His Divine Sense swept over everyone, and their cultivation auras came into view.
Changming Changye were in the Late Golden Core, while Li Nanci in the Early Golden Core.
As for Lu Yao, her puppet body is a fourth-tier spirit puppet, but her soul aura has already Foundation Establishment Perfection.
It seems that her transition to cultivating the Soul Dao has been quite successful.
"Master!"
"Your disciple misses you so much!"
Changming and Changye looked at Lu Li with excitement.
Despite being over a hundred years old, he couldn't help but tremble slightly upon seeing Lu Li.
It's clear that these two close disciples really miss him.
Besides their strong reactions, Lu Yao's expression was also very excited.
It seemed she had so much to say to Lu Li.
However, due to the presence of others in the hall, he had no choice but to suppress his emotions.
She just looked at Lu Li with a longing expression.
During Lu Li's seclusion, the people of the Dao Court had no idea where their Dao Lord's younger sister had come from.
But Lu Li had said that this was his biological sister.
No one else dared to offer any objections.
All the younger members of the Dao Court addressed her as "Shigu" (Master Aunt).
Lu Li looked at everyone and waved his hand, signaling them to calm down.
"Alright, alright, I know you both have a lot to say."
"No rush. I will definitely take this opportunity to thoroughly reorganize the Dao Court after I emerge from seclusion."
"There are many things to plan and prepare for; let's talk about them once we're on the road."
"On the road? Where to?"
Lu Changye was somewhat puzzled and didn't react immediately.
Lu Li patted him on the shoulder, his tone relaxed.
"Of course, we want to see the magnificent landscapes of my Dao Court. Let's go, accompany your master on this inspection tour."
"We, master and disciples, will also embark on an incognito hunt!"