After the Skyfall

Chapter 845 Back to the Mountain
When Li Yi returned to Crimson Gold Mountain, he was shocked by the sight before him. The spiritual energy of heaven and earth within a radius of 500 kilometers had transformed into long rivers of energy, rushing towards Crimson Gold Mountain.

The spiritual energy in the wild world is naturally abundant, making it suitable for cultivation; otherwise, it wouldn't have given birth to the Divine Blood Warriors.

However, all that spiritual energy gathered together was completely consumed by more than two hundred cultivators from the Dharma-ending Age.

These people were so thirsty that when they suddenly arrived in a world full of spiritual energy, they were like dragons entering the sea, eagerly devouring this spiritual energy of heaven and earth, using it to cleanse themselves of impurities, bloom their Dao flowers, and regain their vitality.

"Plundering the spiritual energy of five hundred miles of land in one go will likely attract considerable attention, and this situation will likely continue for at least several dozen days," Li Yi thought to himself, his expression shifting slightly.

However, the fact that more than two hundred people crossed over into another field is a very bold act in itself. Whether it is placed in a primitive world or on Earth, it will cause a huge reaction.

But Li Yi no longer has time to take things slowly. If he doesn't act aggressively now, how will he cope with future crises?

"For the next few months, I will have to stay at Chijin Mountain to avoid some trouble."

To ensure that the strength of these two hundred-plus cultivators recovers quickly, Li Yi must stay here. Only after they have fully recovered can he feel at ease.

After all, he had recruited them with great difficulty, and they represented the entire foundation of the cultivation world in the end times. If something happened to them and they all died, he would have no way to find such a powerful and easily controlled group of experts again.

Soon Li Yi appeared in the sky above Chishan City.

Compared to last time, Chishan City is much more prosperous. It seems that many tribes have chosen to migrate to Chishan City, there are more merchants coming and going, and the scale of Chishan City has expanded several times.

Clearly, Xiu Xiang and Nü Heng managed this place very well during Li Yi's absence.

If things continue like this, it's estimated that this place will become a famous metropolis in a few decades.

“But prosperity comes at a price. The Crimson Gold Mountain Range has been almost completely depleted. Now, apart from that secret realm, there are not many Crimson Gold mines left.” Li Yi glanced at the other places again.

Many mountains have disappeared, and the uneven mountain range has been deliberately transformed by cultivators into a vast plain, surrounded by lakes and forests, where many strange beasts are also kept.

However, leveling Crimson Gold Mountain was unavoidable; he needed a large amount of Crimson Gold to forge Crimson Gold Dao artifacts, immortal warships, and enhance the strength of cultivators.

Only the resources of the wild and untamed world are abundant enough to support so many experts.

Li Yi entered the city lord's mansion.

The city lord's mansion was managed by Eji, Suji, and a high priest named Doukun, while the mansion was guarded by a female warrior named Shanguo. Although Li Yi had been away for a long time, these people adhered to the ancient tradition, regarded Li Yi as their master, and faithfully fulfilled their duties.

And then he sensed Li Yi's presence.

Several auspicious clouds flew towards us from somewhere in Chijin Mountain.

The people who came were Xuan Yuezi, Xiang Xiangzi, and Miao Huizi.

“Taiyi, the more than two hundred cultivators at the Three Flowers Realm who came from another realm have all been settled. They are now absorbing the spiritual energy of heaven and earth to recover their cultivation. Judging from the looks of it, they will need several months to recuperate,” Xuan Yuezi said.

"It's alright, it's only a few months, I can wait." Li Yi said, "How is Fairy Miaohui's injury? She was pierced through the body by Demon King Jin Yu last time, did she suffer any aftereffects?"

"Thank you for your concern, Taiyi. My injuries are healed." Miao Huizi smiled slightly.

Li Yi nodded slightly.

"Taiyi, you've really gone all out this time, bringing all the remaining Three Flower Realm experts from the cultivation world. Are you planning to fight a major battle with enemies from other worlds?"

Xiang Xiangzi was somewhat excited at this moment. She never imagined that one day she would be able to lead more than two hundred experts at the Three Flowers Realm.

She still really enjoys fighting and such.

“I have this idea, but not now. We still lack truly top-tier combat power, so we need to wait a little longer,” Li Yi said. “The reason I acted so aggressively this time is because I don’t want to continue developing in a step-by-step manner, and the experts in the Dharma-ending World are also about to reach their limit.”

"In a few years, I'm afraid all the experts in the Three Flowers Realm will be dead. At that time, the cultivation world will be meaningless to me."

"Aren't there still powerful beings from beyond the heavens?" Xiang Xiangzi laughed. "They are very long-lived; they could probably last for several more decades, even a hundred years."

“Experts at the Great Perfection Realm are difficult to control, and they often have Dao-enlightened figures behind them. I dare not have too much contact with them, or I might easily get myself into trouble,” Li Yi said.

He could implant the Self-Sacrifice Curse into cultivators at the Three Flowers Realm, but he lacked the confidence to implant it into cultivators at the Great Perfection Realm.

After all, these cultivators at the Three Flowers Realm are almost dead, while those at the Great Perfection Realm can live for a long time. Unless absolutely necessary, a Great Perfection Realm expert would certainly not entrust their life to someone else.

“Taiyi, I have an idea.” At this moment, Xuan Yuezi suddenly said. “Please speak, Fairy Maiden.” Li Yi looked at her.

Xuan Yuezi said, "I plan to work with Xiang Xiangzi and Senior Sister Miao Huizi to reorganize the Daoist heritage, bringing together the top Daoist techniques and cultivation methods of various sects for the purpose of inheritance."

"The Taoist masters we brought this time possess some very precious inherited Taoist techniques that are worth learning."

“That’s a good thing. Since you want to do it, then go ahead and do it,” Li Yi said. “If there’s anything I can help you with, just let me know.”

“Not everyone is willing to relinquish their inheritance. I intend to appeal to their emotions and reason with them. Of course, some people will inevitably complain during this process, but it’s easy for you to change your mind,” Xuan Yuezi said.

Li Yi nodded and said, "Of course I won't change my mind."

He understood what Xuan Yuezi wanted to do: to plan for the future of the Dao Court. However, he only knew how to fight and kill, and he would never do such a thing. It would be best if Xuan Yuezi could help him manage it.

"With the help of this integration of the Daoist lineage, we can also immerse ourselves in learning some top-notch Daoist techniques. Nowadays, with frequent battles, relying solely on the Great Perfection realm cultivation is not enough; our combat strength must also be improved."

Xuan Yuezi said.

She plans to go into seclusion and cultivate herself for a while.
“It’s not just the fairy maiden who has the idea of ​​secluded cultivation; so do I.”

Li Yi said, "Sometimes having too much foundation is not a good thing. The magical power that my body can contain has reached its limit. If I don't continue to transform, I'm afraid I will be unable to bloom the Flower of Life and the Flower of Magical Power, and I will be stuck in the One Flower Realm for the rest of my life."

“There is still a lot of divine blood in that secret realm. Taiyi can go and try it out,” Miaohuizi said from the side.

“That is my purpose in being here,” Li Yi said.

He needs the blood of a god to transform his physical body and continue his cultivation.

The group continued their discussion and decided on some follow-up plans and arrangements.

After the discussion ended, the fairies all left. They had many things to do. After all, there were more than two hundred new cultivators, which was no small matter. Since Li Yi was unwilling to take care of it, they naturally had to put in more effort.

"Please hand these three wondrous items over to the Celestial Craftsman. It's time to build a new immortal warship." Before leaving, Li Yi handed the three complete wondrous items he carried to Xuan Yuezi.

"Including the three rare artifacts and the interdimensional machine I possess, I should be able to build two more immortal warships." Xuan Yuezi accepted the task.

After giving his instructions, Li Yi only had two rare items left in his hands: a dragon ball he obtained from hunting the mythical creature Suanni on Earth, and a knife coin.

However, the current Daocoin is still undergoing self-repair.

He took out the knife-shaped coin and placed it inside the city lord's mansion, letting it absorb the cosmic energy of this world to replenish itself.

I believe that the coins are safe here, and no one will dare to cause trouble.

"Lord, it is time for dinner."

At this moment, two graceful and beautiful women entered the main hall, followed by a group of servants carrying cauldrons and tripods made of lapis lazuli, filled with fragrant aromas of mountain lord-level meat and various rare and exotic fruits.

"It's Eji and Suji." Li Yi glanced at them and couldn't help but marvel at their beauty. They seemed to radiate light, which was truly stunning.

Even the fairies paled in comparison.

Because those who cultivate the Tao inevitably possess a certain aloofness and otherworldly air, they naturally lack some of the charm and allure of the world.

"Put down your food and eat with me," Li Yi said.

Eji and Suji were delighted to hear this. They had their servants arrange the food neatly, and then knelt on either side of Li Yi to eat together.

"You haven't neglected your cultivation, have you?" Li Yi asked while eating.

“Master, we have already cultivated to the Nascent Soul Realm,” Eji and Suji replied.

Li Yi said, "If you cultivate to the Mahayana stage, you can achieve immortality. If you cultivate to the level of an immortal, you can live forever. You still need to continue to work hard and not waste your youth. You should know that youth fades quickly and beauty is hard to maintain."

The two nodded in agreement, but at the same time became somewhat restless.

Because Li Yi's aura is too powerful, like a god sitting here, even getting close makes people feel apprehensive. If they don't work hard to become stronger, they may not even have the chance to share a meal with him.

(End of this chapter)