Hunting God Era

Chapter 216 Taking Japan First

The plan to make everyone a martial artist is still on the agenda and in the preparation stage, but some important martial artists have already entered their fiefdoms and begun their training.

The concept of being born with divine abilities isn't unique to Erica. There are a few others in the entire land of China who possess it. They are either highly valued treasures under the special care of the four top-tier organizations, or martial artists deliberately hidden by the authorities and scattered among various departments in the civilian sector.

Some people conceal their innate divine qualities, treating them merely as their own special abilities. They thrive in certain departments, mostly at the second or third level, with those above keeping a watchful eye on them and only issuing warnings when they are about to stray from the right path.

There were also naturally born saints among the sects and aristocratic families, but Li Ye wiped them all out.

In the past, we let them develop on their own, allowing them to find their own success amidst adversity, while secretly providing some assistance to ensure their steady growth. This was essentially under the protection of China, and also to preserve these individuals and prevent others from discovering them.

Unlike the outside world, where those born with divine status are mostly from noble families and powerful clans, those from the lower classes who possess divine status and manage to rise through the ranks will automatically integrate into these families, while those who fail will be treated as research material.

There are no noble families in Shenzhou, nor are they allowed to be. Even if one is born a saint, one is still just a martial artist. So, before one grows up, one should hide oneself as much as possible.

Moreover, resources are limited, and being born divine does not necessarily mean being strong. Some are only outstanding in certain aspects. What they rely on is the vast majority of ordinary martial artists. As long as they can reach the fourth realm and master supernatural powers, whether they are divine or not, they can fight ten people at once, but not a hundred. What the higher-ups need more are the majority of martial artists.

But now that's no longer necessary. There are no more powerful families or sects within the country that can keep an eye on those born with divine status, and we have enough resources. So we can prioritize sending a certain group of important people to gain experience first.

Including Erica, who was named by Li Ye.

Although she came to Shenzhou to study, she was originally an escapee. After several years of investigation, it was determined that she could be recruited here. Li Ye specifically mentioned her, thinking she was useful, so they entered the fiefdom together to cultivate.

Based on her innate divine power to kill demons and gain enhancement, Li Ye created the most practical Five Elements Method. This method involves finding the corresponding demonic realms, killing them in sequence to strengthen the physical body, achieving a reversal of the Five Elements, and entering the Four Realms through the reverse Five Elements approach.

Her supernatural power is also a transformation type that suits her, the fastest, the most convenient, and the most suitable.

The superiors were surprised by the Five Elements Law created by Li Ye after entering the Four Realms, and were immediately excited to discover that he could create it for others. They then entrusted Li Ye to begin creating a new Five Elements Law.

It's not aimed at any individual, but at martial arts techniques.

The Five Elements Method of the Third Realm also needs to be advanced through martial arts. Without a foundation, how can there be a Five Elements Method? The Five Elements Method most suitable for this martial art must be special, and Li Ye has seen all of those martial arts.

Even now, he still looks at some martial arts techniques. Now, all the martial arts techniques in China are open to him. If he wants them, there's nothing he can see.

Through these martial arts techniques, it was determined what kind of seed would be most suitable for them after reaching the third realm. Then, the Five Elements Method was simulated to create the most suitable path for these martial arts techniques at the third realm, and then handed over to the higher-ups.

In this way, the foundation at the grassroots level can be considered established.

There's nothing to hide or deny; these are all basic things. They may seem valuable, but from a higher perspective, they're just means to enhance the foundation.

He spent his days studying martial arts and then deducing from those skills until two months later, when Erica came to report to him.

"It's done."

This is the first sentence.

Erica said to Li Ye with gratitude, "You have reached the fourth realm. You can add another stage of transformation to my 'Demonization'. If you absorb enough spiritual energy, you can expand it and advance to the next stage."

The so-called centaur girls are a combination of local legends, which allows them to roam freely, hunt eagles and beasts. While their basic nature cannot be changed, if they absorb more spiritual energy from other places, they can be considered to have combined with local legends and thus undergo new changes in form.

“Very good. If we can receive spiritual energy, then it’s not just on the grasslands that we can sense it. When we arrive in a place, we can receive the local ‘tradition’ and discover things more quickly.”

Li Ye smiled and said, "If you're ready, let's set off."

"Where to?" Erica asked, puzzled.

"Japan!"

……

On the southeast coast, the secretary accompanied Li Ye and Erica to the shore, where they gazed at the vast, blue sea.

Should we go through here?

Erica asked doubtfully, "Wouldn't it be closer if we didn't go from Jizhou?"

"Because the ocean is dangerous. On land, there are martial artists who can subdue demons, but the demons in the deep ocean are very elusive. If you go out to sea rashly without the right ocean currents, you will encounter these demons."

The secretary said, "It's not that I'm afraid you can't handle the demons, but the purpose this time is to act freely. If a giant demon corpse appears, there might be unexpected problems, which could affect the plan."

"So you're sending me out to sea alone?" Li Ye asked.

“You can definitely do it.” The secretary turned to look at him.

Faced with the trusting gaze, Li Ye naturally didn't feign modesty, nor did he have anything to be modest about. He simply smiled calmly and said, "Wouldn't this be considered a case of 'the sea is wide enough for fish to leap'?"

The secretary laughed, "The Dragon Gate Realm, also known as the Fish Leap, is a stage you've already surpassed. Now that you've passed it, the future will naturally be bright and smooth sailing."

"Whether things go smoothly or not depends on me. If they don't go smoothly, I can force them to go smoothly. I'm off."

Li Ye raised his hand and transformed into a storm, using his power to reclaim the sea. In an instant, he turned into dark clouds in the sky and headed straight for the depths of the sea.

Erica was still wondering what kind of ocean current it was when she suddenly realized...
There's no need to worry about it, because Li Ye will take care of it. For example, right now, she's also being swept up in the storm and is quickly disappearing into the horizon of the ocean.

Very quickly, faster than a sneak attack, dark clouds filled the sky as far as the eye could see, making one feel that a storm was about to break out at sea.

Near the coast of Japan, a Japanese warship is heading towards the Primordial Demon Realm in the East China Sea.

The captain is a woman, a noblewoman from the prestigious Anzuki family of Japan, and also a fourth-level martial artist.

Over the years, they have been fighting back and forth between Yuan Chu and Shenzhou in the East China Sea. At the beginning, they were able to fight Shenzhou, but later they gradually struggled and had to bring in other allied forces. Then, even the allied forces couldn't hold on, so they had no choice but to let the Star Ring Federation behind them take the stage. Now, it's a back-and-forth battle, and they have become mere supporting characters, only able to watch Shenzhou and the Star Ring Federation become enemies.

This growing sense of decline is unacceptable to them, but thanks to the Star Ring Federation, they can at least maintain a standoff with China.

However, the investment is not small. For example, this time, she took this warship to the beginning of the universe. In addition to the combat power, she also had to bring some supplies to meet the needs of her noble family as well as the needs of the warriors of the Star Ring Federation.

The supplies inside.
This also includes people.

"Colonel, this weather came on too suddenly. We should change course and wait for the storm to pass before making any further plans," suggested an adjutant on board.

An Yuebei glanced at the sky and said coldly, "Don't you even have this much backbone? A mere storm? We'll just get through it. Our great Eastern Japan is about to step into the Primordial East Sea to seek glory and continue our fight against our thousand-year-old enemy. That place is far more terrifying than a storm. How can we turn back just because of a little setback?" "But, Colonel, this storm is very fierce. It doesn't seem like a normal weather phenomenon. We predicted there wouldn't be any storms in the near future. I suspect this sudden appearance is caused by a great demon from the Great Demon Ocean, some of which are even more powerful than the Primordial One."

The adjutant said, "We can die in the Primordial Era, but we absolutely cannot afford to make a mistake with these meaningless demons."

"No need for further words, just do as I say. I am the captain!"

An Yuebei waved her hand without any politeness, "Move the boat ashore and prepare for the storm!"

"Colonel!"

The adjutant wanted to continue persuading the noblewoman, but sometimes the celestial phenomena didn't give them time or opportunity. Just as they were speaking, dark clouds that should have been in the distance suddenly approached and covered their heads.

Boom!

The thunder was fierce, and the storm howled. Even the so-called Four Realms were nothing in the face of the power of nature. The entire ship was struck by the thunder, capsized by the storm, and sank into the ocean.

Once they enter the depths of the ocean, it won't be long before they are all swept away by the large monsters in the depths, leaving not even a trace.

In the uninhabited skies and seas, demons formed from human resentment will not appear. However, because there is no one to control them, once these natural demons grow, they are extremely terrifying.

From ancient times, the ocean was depicted on nautical charts, and there were always some demons representing it. This was not art; it was the existence of real demons, and the ocean and the sky were their territory.

Some of these demons have lived for countless years, hiding deep within. Only by getting close to them can one experience the greatest danger.

Ocean currents and air routes have been determined over the past few centuries through the tireless exploration of our predecessors, identifying which routes are passable and which are off-limits.

It's not that it can't be cleared, but that the losses outweigh the gains.

Even if we eliminate those powerful demons, it won't bring any benefit. They rarely show themselves anyway, and even if they cause disasters, the frequency is not much different from natural disasters. As long as we avoid them, everyone can live in peace.

Following the route should have prevented any problems, but who could have imagined that a storm would occur within this safe course?
Samoa.

The storm, which was near the East China Sea, suddenly subsided as it approached the land, leaving the Japanese authorities, who had planned to issue a warning, completely bewildered. Of course, they were also unaware that one of the warships they had dispatched was actually missing.

In that coastal area, the storm subsided into two figures, which quickly landed.

After landing, Erica took a few breaths to recover from the discomfort caused by the storm before asking:
"I don't understand. Wouldn't it be shorter to go directly from Qingzhou? You're flying in a straight line anyway."

"Some things have a romantic quality."

Li Ye laughed and said, "I don't care, but the people above do. During the Ming Dynasty, a leader from Japan said he was invading China and lived in the southeast. Later, all his claws were knocked off, but he never actually reached their homeland. Maybe that's why we set off from the southeast."

The feud between the two sides has a long history.

It existed as early as the Tang Dynasty, but back then nobody took it seriously.

It wasn't until the Ming Dynasty that it began to show its threat.

The above ideas can naturally be traced back to this period.

The period of loss of the Central Plains was even more exaggerated. But to take a comprehensive account, it would be best to start from the Ming Dynasty and proceed step by step.

Since he's already here, it's up to him to do what he wants.

"Then I'll do it now."

Erica was about to begin sensing when Li Ye waved his hand, "No rush, anytime is fine. Since we're already here, let's take a look around first. Reading data and intelligence is ultimately abstract. I haven't actually seen this world of paradise for the strong and hell for the weak yet. I'll only feel at ease after seeing it with my own eyes."

What's there to be reassured about?
Of course, I felt confident enough to proceed.

Li Ye is a person, someone who received a traditional education. I wouldn't say he has impeccable revolutionary credentials, but he is definitely a person with good intentions.

People with ulterior motives always find excuses for themselves. They don't want to distinguish who is innocent and who is not, so they can only find a good excuse.

If the strong are the only ones who benefit from the weak, then the strong deserve to die.

If the weak are already suffering so much, living in a living hell, then it wouldn't be so bad to just go straight to hell.

You see, once he finds this excuse, he won't hesitate to take action.

Not only do we want to kill, but we also want to create chaos here.

He needed to create a mess so he could get things done; otherwise, if he started doing things right away, he would easily be discovered, which would contradict the plan from above.

What the higher-ups really want is for Li Ye to travel all over the world and completely complete the work on China before they finally break off all pretenses; that would be the most practical approach.

Li Ye wasn't worried that he wouldn't find an excuse. Sometimes, information is just information, genuine information without any propaganda. If you look at it from there, it must be reported truthfully.

The propaganda is for others to see, but what Li Ye sees is a mix of good and bad. The more impartial it is, the more truthful it represents, and the more confident Li Ye becomes.

Japan, for example, is not as barbaric as the West, but it is not much different. It should be said that all places that have not undergone earth-shattering changes retain their former barbarity.

This place is also controlled by wealthy and noble families. The lower class is like an ant, while the upper class is judged by bloodline and background. Ordinary people never rise above others. The most powerful can only marry into a wealthy family, take the family name, and continue to serve the wealthy and noble families.

The lower classes are kept and used to nourish demons, so that the demons can grow stronger and then be killed by the wealthy and powerful, which in turn strengthens their own resources.

It's just that it's draped in a so-called civilized veneer.

In terms of the number of magical treasures in the entire world, China is actually among the bottom.

Because magical artifacts are obtained by slaying demons, if you want a good magical artifact, you must slay demons of the same type.
Where did the demon come from?

Compared to relying on chance, raising them directly is the most cost-effective.

People at the bottom of society are expected to be grateful; this is one of the living hells.

Now, Li Ye wants to see for himself what hell is really like.

(End of this chapter)