Wang Zhiwen presented the important institutional rules and regulations of the Dao Court, as well as the situation and power dynamics in the Western Continent and even Eastern Desolation Star.
I gave a brief overview, mentioning that it has the assistance of the Heart of Primordial Beginning.
All of this data will be burned to copies and made available to everyone.
Before Wang Zhiwen could finish speaking, the air in the center of the square suddenly distorted.
Immediately afterwards.
A figure in a green robe slowly stepped out from the void, his robes fluttering without wind, and a halo of spiritual light swirling behind him like the moon.
He had a handsome face and a calm gaze.
Standing there quietly, it was as if the entire illusion had frozen in time.
The first to react was the bald, burly man.
His mouth hung open, his finger trembling as he pointed at the figure. "You... you are..."
Lu Li.
Someone said the name for him.
The sound wasn't loud, but it exploded like thunder among millions of souls.
The square instantly erupted in cheers.
"It really is Senior Lu Li!"
"I've seen his portrait! In the Bureau 749 of the Saint Region, at the Dragon Abyss Scholastic Palace, and in educational bases in every city!"
"It's this green robe!"
He looks so much younger than in the portrait.
Some were pleasantly surprised, while others stood frozen in shock.
More people involuntarily surged forward.
But then it abruptly stopped a few steps later.
They wanted to get closer, but dared not offend.
I want to speak, but I don't know where to begin.
That's Lu Li.
He was the one who, in the first year of the Spirit Transformation, traveled alone to another world and single-handedly carried the burden of Blue Star for sixty years.
It's a name they've heard countless times in textbooks, movies, and in every story about spiritual practice.
They are people who seem to have stepped right out of a mythological story!
It's a true legend.
The legend is right before our eyes.
It's not a statue, not an image, not a distant view through a screen.
It's alive.
It's true.
The crowd gradually quieted down.
Millions of eyes were focused on the man in the green robe.
Lu Li's feelings were also somewhat complicated.
It has been more than 160 years since then.
To be able to see so many compatriots in the Imprisoned Dragon Realm, in this foreign land.
It's like a dream.
Even the clothes everyone was wearing made him feel a great sense of familiarity.
As his mind wavered, he nodded slightly, his voice soft.
It reached everyone's ears clearly.
"I am Lu Li, welcome to the Imprisoned Dragon Realm."
"From this day forward, we shall fight side by side."
"How can we say we have no clothes? We share the same robes. Today, we, your humble servants, are raising an army in this strange land, preparing our armor and weapons, to march with you."
I hope that everyone... will strive together.
After speaking, Lu Li faced the crowd and clasped his hands in a gesture of respect.
This caused an initial silence.
Immediately afterwards.
"Mutual encouragement!"
Someone shouted first, their voice hoarse and hot.
Then, millions of voices merged into a torrent.
It exploded completely beneath the illusory dome.
Let's encourage each other! Let's encourage each other! Let's encourage each other!
The bald, burly man squeezed to the front, his eyes red-rimmed, and asked in a loud voice.
"Senior Lu Li! I just want to know, when you came here alone back then, weren't you afraid?"
Lu Li glanced at him and replied sincerely, "Being afraid is useless."
"Anyone who comes to this godforsaken place is afraid. If you don't want to be afraid, you have to cultivate and practice diligently."
Listening to Lu Li's simple and honest answer.
Some people in the crowd laughed, while others remained silent.
They could hardly imagine the price they would pay for those words.
The crowd became even more enthusiastic as a result.
"Senior Lu Li! May I become your disciple?"
A boy, his face flushed, scrambled forward.
No reply has been received yet.
The people around them started laughing.
"Get in line! There's still a queue of graduates from the Dragon Abyss Academy!"
"Senior! Do you need someone to serve you tea? I'm a master tea connoisseur!"
"Me too! Me too!"
"Senior Lu Li, I also want to follow you!"
"..."
The noise continued for a long time.
Lu Li did not dampen everyone's enthusiasm.
He interacted and talked with everyone in a friendly manner, and answered their questions carefully.
He slowly raised his hand after a long while.
I will answer your questions gradually later.
"Today, just remember this: although this place is an illusion, the land beneath your feet is already the territory of the Imprisoned Dragon Realm."
He paused, his gaze sweeping over each face.
The voice softened slightly.
"It could very well become our new home in the distant future."
After exchanging ideas with the people of Great Xia.
Lu Li did not linger.
He got up and left the Primordial Beginning Spirit World.
If these million compatriots are guided properly, it will definitely have unexpected effects.
However, if not properly guided, it will only increase the Dao Court's resource consumption.
He needs to make a good plan.
However, as soon as he left the Primordial Beginning Spirit World, Lu Li suddenly thought of something.
"By the way, what about the flesh and blood of the great demon that Yinyang Qingfan killed a few days ago? Has it all been collected?"
Lu Li asked about the Heart of Primordial Beginning.
The Primordial Beginning responded swiftly.
"Reporting to my master, your order that day was to capture them all, not to execute them all."
"All eleven Void Return Great Demons have been captured alive and are being held captive."
"Should we summon Yinyang Qingfan and order the extermination of these demons now?"
Lu Li was slightly taken aback by the answer from the Heart of Primordial Beginning.
Did he mean to capture them all?
These powerful demons are still alive.
"Um... then..."
Lu Li wanted to say something more, but the Heart of Primordial Beginning spoke first.
"Master, based on the current situation in the Dao Court and the progress of incorporating the Western Sea Prefecture..."
"Subduing these eleven Void Return Great Demons will also be more beneficial to the development of the Dao Court."
"Personally speaking, within a year at most, the value contributed by the eleven Void Return Great Demons will far exceed their own."
"It is recommended to subdue the eleven Void Return Great Demons and their respective tribes."
The Heart of Primordial Beginning rarely intervenes or makes decisions regarding the life, death, or fate of prisoners.
He would only answer if Lu Li asked.
This time, they took the initiative to speak up, which shows that...
The benefits of capturing eleven Void Return Great Demons alive are undoubtedly enormous.
The eleven Void Return Great Demons can not only supplement the Dao Court's high-end combat power.
It also implies the vast Void Return Clan behind him.
In total, there are nearly 100 million living beings.
Such a powerful force was instantly transferred to the Dao Court.
It can be said that a small portion of the Endless Western Sea has fallen into the territory of the Dao Court.
In addition, the rear Garrison Army Myriad Spirits and Ersi pacified many small tribes.
At this rate, the Dao Court has already completed half of its task of taking over the Endless Western Sea.
"Hmm... that's true."
"The clan behind this Void Return Great Demon is quite powerful."
"Very well, I'll give them a chance to live. Let them come to the main hall to see me."
"Furthermore, immediately urge all departments in the Western Continent to speed up their efforts and quickly enter the sea to catch up with the two leading departments."
"Specific departments must quickly rendezvous with our ship!"
After Lu Li finished speaking, he instantly returned to the main hall of the magic ship.
It's time to accelerate the process of conquering the Endless Western Sea, as it's already past today.
Once these eleven demon tribes surrender, perhaps we can consider directly attacking the Dragon Palace.
Oh, and there's also that Left Prime Minister and Right Marshal.
As Lu Li pondered, eleven trembling human figures slowly entered the hall...