Chapter 1436 - 1041: Done Yet Still Want to Walk Away? (Part 2)

Chapter 1436: Chapter 1041: Done Yet Still Want to Walk Away? (Part 2)

They joined forces to further fortify Qihan Mountain, which was already protected by layers of arrays and restrictions as if it were an impregnable fortress. Members of the Forging Department without much power are holed up inside the mountain, and rely on old connections to pull in former members.

Now, even many members of the former Law Enforcement Hall and Left and Right Martial Guards have been recruited.

They call themselves the ’Immortal Alliance’, but it’s just a facade, a new skin for the Demon Realm Alliance after kicking out the Alliance Leader. Listening to their tone, Du Li and Lan Shanying were furious when they destroyed the Teleportation Array precisely because of this!

Unfortunately, there are so many Array Masters in the Immortal Alliance. As soon as they destroy the array, someone else rebuilds it immediately.

Instead, it created opportunities, pushing the silent majority of various cities towards the Immortal Alliance. Just like our Jinwan City, the Teleportation Array has already been destroyed, so even if we want to get along with Du Li, what good will it do? They can destroy easily, but can they rebuild easily?

That’s why I said there’s no need to worry. Just watch, the City Lords and Commerce Association members from various cities will rush to Qihan Mountain to seek help. One side has the capability, the other has money; no matter how Du Li and Lan Shanying struggle, it will be futile."

"So there’s this hidden layer behind it!" The City Lord believed half of it and thought he should quickly gather more information, lest this old guy is just babbling rubbish to fool a naive young man.

"Our Jinwan City is remote and small, naturally unable to get involved in high-level gatherings."

"Every new emperor has new courtiers. Who wouldn’t want the chance to replace Lan Shanying and indulge in the thrill of being the Alliance Leader? Just not sure how long this Immortal Alliance can last."

"I’ve really heard about Qihan Mountain. The Mountain Master is quite formidable! They stay inside the mountain and rarely venture out, just deploying and commanding. It’s very likely that nothing will happen, and they can sustain operations in the long run."

"The Commerce Association and City Lords have closer ties, and each has their own business and territory, making it difficult to form a new alliance. The Mountain Master of Qihan Mountain can be quite shrewd; the members of the Forging Department followed the Law Enforcement Hall and Left and Right Martial Guards without reliable territories and have now settled in Qihan Mountain. They’ve truly united!"

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Opinions varied, and the City Lord and the newly appointed president inquired for a long time, believing that the Immortal Alliance on Qihan Mountain probably wasn’t a trap.

At least nearly twenty destroyed Teleportation Arrays and desperate cities have united, and at least fifty to sixty demon cultivators are submitting invitations. Even if there is a true risk, they won’t be easily tricked to death.

The old president, like the Golden Cicada shedding its shell, pleasantly offered a handwritten invitation and also helped contact the Cloud Cavalry General Ren Pingsheng before finally leaving in satisfaction.

"Heh, a bunch of greedy fools, still dreaming of rebuilding the Teleportation Array and continuing to enjoy peace?" He hurried back home, not caring how the City Lord’s Mansion tried to calm the city’s demon cultivators.

After packing up gold and silver, he silently complained in his heart, then glanced back at the courtyard where he had lived for many years. The old president sighed lightly, "Farewell, Jinwan City; farewell, Wilderness World!"

He crushed the Teleportation Jade Token in his hand, closed his eyes, and waited for the dizzying sensation of cross-world teleportation; however, nothing happened.

"Damn it! Could it be..." His eyes suddenly opened and he looked up at the pitch-black sky, recalling the words "good deeds are rewarded" after the Divine Beast ascended, and he couldn’t help but tremble all over—Wilderness World has been sealed!

To leave this place and go to the Otherworld, advanced Teleportation Treasures cannot be used. Perhaps he can only pin his hopes on the Otherworld Teleportation Array.

The old president didn’t have time to feel sorry for the wasted Teleportation Jade Token; he needed to hurry and find a usable Teleportation Array.

The Demon Realm Alliance’s arrays are naturally unusable, and as for arrays from other forces, he must find connections. As long as he can leave Wilderness World promptly, he can surely rise again with years of accumulation.

Otherwise... just thinking about that frighteningly powerful Divine Beast, he had a bad premonition in his heart.

Entering the End of Dharma Era where gods were distant, not only in the Wilderness, but even in numerous Otherworlds, true immortals hadn’t appeared for many years.

Now, suddenly having a successfully ascended Four Symbols Divine Beast, what does it signify?

Is it that the Heavenly Dao begins to make up for the missing, and from now on ascension to immortality and divine enthronement will become active again, re-entering the era of moral repayment, divine punishment?

Including Jinwan City, whose Teleportation Array was destroyed by Jiang Yuan, cutting off the demon beast supply source, the city leaders were all busy this night.

Some exhausted their brains finding ways to maintain honor; some realized the situation was dire and sought to use the chaos to escape.

"Master, your tactic of pulling up the ladder after climbing the tree is brilliant!" Yan Xuan reported while eating a Flood Dragon Meat Skewer, "Ever since I ascended and followed instructions to seal the entire world, intercepting numerous entities attempting to teleport away.

Oh, and quite a few Otherworld Teleportation Arrays seem to be involved in smuggling and trafficking. It’s right not to let them teleport!"

Pausing for a moment and biting a chunk off the skewer, he mumbled with full mouth: "Since I’m in charge and handling matters, why not just reveal my divine presence? I—the only one I fear is the master, the heavenly thunder won’t strike me anymore."

Jiang Yuan handed him two enormous, sizzling, aromatic Flood Dragon Meat Skewers, smiling as he explained: "In fact, securing the world to capture evil cultivators and the entire world sealing from Yingtian Star initially inspired me.

Advanced Teleportation Treasures enabling direct cross-world teleportation aren’t available to ordinary demon cultivators, so sealing off the world won’t affect most demon cultivators.

Furthermore, Du Li has already disseminated the news that the Demon Realm Alliance headquarters has opened its three Otherworld Teleportation Arrays fully to the public. Those with genuine needs can apply for usage, ensuring normal cross-border business won’t be affected.

The ones truly restricted are those who’ve amassed fortunes from the Wilderness, intending to flee with huge sums when they feel the situation taking a turn for the worse, especially former Commerce Association members.

Of course, if they pass the Mirror of Evil test or my personal inspection, even if wealthy, those gains are deserved, and naturally, they can go wherever they wish."

This approach was modeled after how to prevent the escape of major corrupt officials in reality.

Upright demon cultivators and legal possessions are left unrestricted; while vile corrupters and illegal appropriations must stay!

"As for not letting you reveal yourself, firstly, as a Four Symbols Divine Beast, frequently appearing for trivial matters would demean you; secondly, without leaving them some hope, how can Mountain Master Mist Dragon’s play unfold?"

Patting his thick turtle shell, Jiang Yuan ruminated on his plan, "Wilderness is filled with countless creatures, and those who aren’t wicked should be spared when possible. If gentle means can minimize losses, that would be best.

During the day, Ling Di accompanies me in dismantling Teleportation Arrays and relocating demon beasts, cutting off the livelihood of the cities reliant on demon beast slaying.

Those City Lords and Commerce Association members surely want to restore the status quo and can only apply to join Mist Dragon’s side and request help from Array Masters. Besides actively finding ways to solve thorny issues, they’ll seek to calm the populace to avoid disturbances.

Considering current statistics, even if livelihoods are cut off for three to five months, chaos shouldn’t easily erupt. Du Li and Lan Shanying will have ample time to deal with the parasites escaping the Demon Realm Alliance.

Meanwhile, after you seal the world, leaving only our approved Otherworld Teleportation Arrays, thoroughly inspect them at that time to ensure no scoundrel escapes from the Wilderness.

When ordinary demon cultivators find life difficult, with their minds stirring, release the Otherworld resettlement plan; Hao Daqiang then constructs Teleportation Arrays in the New World, potentially resolving a large portion of demon cultivators and demon beasts ensuring their smooth departure.

Regarding those forces not originally under Demon Realm Alliance’s jurisdiction, unite the Ancient Ten Great Sects to defeat them one by one, ensuring casualties among the innocent are minimized."

Yan Xuan munched on the skewer and muttered: "Master’s heart is kind, and plans are meticulous. The fear is those stubborn ones clinging fiercely to Wilderness World, unwilling to leave, at which point war could erupt.

However, if that truly happens, hehehe... Master, you just watch, I’ll let them know what divine punishment means! Those defying my master’s intentions will all perish!"

Ling Di, drawn by the aroma of the skewers from afar, ran over drooling and happened to overhear their conversation. Barking enthusiastically, he said: "Once I’ve eaten and drunk enough, I’ll follow the path shown by the Iron-Headed Lion, diving into remote mountains and forests to find demon beast groups and mark them.

Once the master finishes dealing with City Teleportation Arrays, I’ll take you to capture demon beasts for relocation! After a busy spell, once the Wilderness descends again, mortals of the Human World will no longer fear demon beast attacks, woof woof!"