Ten Thousand Li, Steady Development
[Upgrade Requirements: At least 15 disciples in the sect have successfully broken through to the Golden Core Stage through the Unity of Words and Deeds and Deeds" bonus, and the number of disciples with a third-tier Dao Heart Oath Mark in the sect is ≥10.]
Seeing the effect of their Joint Oath and Unity of Heart, Li Yunjing raised an eyebrow.
Here comes another spirit effect that increases all attributes, and it can also improve team collaboration efficiency.
Teamwork can increase the level of understanding and cooperation among students, which is quite important.
Of course, what Li Yunjing valued most was the 10% sharing of damage and spiritual power between them.
This means that if a major battle at the sect level were to occur in the future, the Luozhen Sect would have a significant advantage.
No other sect could possibly compete with the Luozhen Sect.
Li Yunjing closed the information panel and walked out of the Oath Hall.
Upgrading three buildings is enough; the remaining buildings do not yet meet the upgrade requirements, so they cannot be upgraded for the time being.
Li Yunjing had no choice; the later the buildings were, the harder it was to meet the upgrade requirements, so the upgrade speed would naturally slow down.
At the summit of Flying Dragon Ridge's main peak, a fierce wind howled.
Li Yunjing stood with his hands behind his back on a boulder atop the peak, his robes billowing in the fierce wind.
He held the newly fused Earth Vein Symbol in his hand, its body radiating a warm Golden Light that subtly resonated with the earth beneath his feet.
Behind him stood a line of core members of the sect, including Mo Xuan, Nangong Chengyu, and Fang Hexuan, each with an undisguised expression of excitement and pride.
Just half an hour ago, with the help of the Northern Dark True Spirit, the Northern Dark Earth Vein Seal successfully fused with the earth veins of Flying Dragon Ridge.
As the final rune merged into the rune's body, the entire Flying Dragon Ridge and even the Azure Jiao Marsh trembled three times simultaneously.
Seventy-two leyline nodes, originally distributed around the Azure Jiao Marsh, along with thirty-six newly activated nodes within the Flying Dragon Ridge, lit up simultaneously, and one hundred and eight pillars of Spiritual Qi energy shot into the sky, weaving together into a massive golden network.
This network stretches from Setting Sun Shoal on the eastern bank of Azure Jiao Marsh in the east to Severed Cloud Cliff on the western foot of Flying Dragon Ridge in the west, reaching the edge of Flying Immortal Prefecture in the north and the miasma-filled Ten Thousand Poisons Valley in the south, covering an entire territory of ten thousand miles.
Wherever the network passed, the originally violent and chaotic Savage Wilderness Spiritual Qi instantly became gentle and orderly. Tender green shoots began to sprout on the barren black rocks, and the swamps that had been emitting poisonous gas for years gradually became clear, with even lively fish appearing in the water.
"It's done!" Mo Xuan's voice trembled with excitement. "Senior brother, the ten-thousand-mile earth vein network is completely formed! Now the earth veins within the entire ten-thousand-mile range are under our control!"
Fang Tong took a deep breath, feeling the spiritual energy in the air so dense it was almost tangible, and exclaimed, "I have cultivated for over two hundred years and have never seen such dense spiritual energy. Even the top-tier blessed lands of the five continents are no more than this."
"That's not all." Wang Qianxue pointed to the distant sky, "Look, the earth's vein network has formed a natural defensive barrier. From now on, any foreign invasion will be detected the moment they set foot within our vast territory, and we can use the power of the earth's veins to suppress them from any location."
Li Yunjing nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the rolling mountains at his feet.
He could clearly perceive the pulse of every inch of land, the direction of every vein in the earth, and even the growth of every plant.
The Northern Dark Vein-Suppressing Seal merged with the vast earth veins, making him seem like the master of this land.
With a mere thought, he could manipulate the power of the earth's veins, moving mountains and filling seas, destroying the heavens and the earth.
"Pass down the order." Li Yunjing's voice was calm but carried an undeniable authority. "First, immediately organize manpower to establish Luozhen Sect at Flying Dragon Ridge."
Second, send envoys to all the surrounding non-submitting alien tribes and Demon Race tribes to inform them that the Luozhen Sect has taken over Flying Dragon Ridge. Those who are willing to submit will be provided with protection and resources by the sect, while those who resist will be annihilated.
Third, accelerate the construction of teleportation arrays between leyline nodes to achieve rapid reinforcement across vast territories.
"Yes, Sect Master!" the crowd answered in unison, their voices filled with enthusiasm.
For the next month, the entire Luozhen Sect was engrossed in a flurry of construction.
Construction on Flying Dragon Ridge is in full swing, with brand-new palaces rising from the ground and wide roads connecting various nodes of the earth veins.
The once eerie and terrifying lair of the Demon Race has been transformed into cave abode suitable for cultivators.
The valley, once piled high with corpses, has been leveled and transformed into a training ground and trial ground. A large number of disciples moved from Grand Profound Grotto-Heaven to Flying Dragon Ridge to establish their own branch sect. They cultivated and lived here, spreading the seeds of the Luozhen Sect across this ancient land.
Meanwhile, the envoys of the Luozhen Sect also traveled to every corner of the vast territory.
Those alien tribes and weak Demon Race tribes that had been barely surviving under the oppression of the Crimson Sun Jiao King were overjoyed to hear that the Luozhen Sect had annihilated the main force of the Flying Dragon Ridge Demon Race.
They all sent representatives to Grand Profound Grotto-Heaven to pay homage to Li Yunjing, expressing their willingness to submit to the Luozhen Sect and become its vassals.
Within a month, thirty-two alien tribes and seventeen Demon Race tribes submitted to the Luozhen Sect.
These tribes, totaling over a million in number, provided the sect with a large labor force and soldiers, while also bringing many unique resources and skills from the Great Wilderness.
The Alligator Dragon played an irreplaceable role in this process. As Demon Race of the Great Wilderness Spirit Concentration, he held extremely high prestige among the Demon Race.
Under his mediation, the surrendered Demon Race tribes and human disciples lived in harmony without any conflict.
On this day, Li Yunjing was reviewing construction reports from various places in the Luozhen Grand Hall when Fang Hexuan suddenly emerged from the void.
"Grandmaster." Li Yunjing quickly stood up and bowed.
Fang Hexuan waved his hand, sat down in the chair next to the main seat, and said with a smile, "No need for formalities. I've come today to see how you're managing this vast country."
"Everything is proceeding according to plan," Li Yunjing replied. "The main construction of the Flying Dragon Ridge branch is complete, the earth vein network is operating stably, and the surrendered tribes have all been properly settled."
In another six months, we will complete all the infrastructure construction within our vast territory, and then we can continue to advance into the depths of the Great Wilderness.
"Well done." Fang Hexuan nodded in satisfaction. "In just over a year, you've grown from a small pioneering team that only had a corner of Azure Jiao Marsh to Great Wilderness overlord controlling a vast territory. Your abilities far exceed my expectations."
After a pause, Fang Hexuan's expression turned serious. "However, you shouldn't let your guard down. Our rapid development in the Great Wilderness will inevitably attract the attention of the major sects in the Five Continents."
The achievements of the Luozhen Sect must not be taken away by those with ulterior motives.
The major sects in Flying Immortal Prefecture wouldn't do that, since they still have the Immortal Alliance to keep them in check, but it's hard to say about the major sects in the other four prefectures.
Some people are far more daring than you can imagine.
Li Yunjing nodded. "Disciple understands. I have already dispatched a large number of spies to the five continents to gather information. We will be informed immediately if there is any unusual activity."