Journey of the Fate Destroying Emperor novel Chapter 523

Chapter 523 Gather

"Do we want to leave now?" asked Li Jun, who could foresee how many people would show up to participate in this secret realm.

"There is no need to rush. Since it announced itself so brazenly, it should wait for everyone to arrive," said Yan Liling.

"She's right. We must ensure the sect's affairs are in order before we leave."

Afterward, Wang Wei called for a brief meeting with the other elders to check on the sect's development–especially the outward expansion into other worlds.

Everything went smoothly in the past five years as many branches of the sect have been established, gathering talents and resources. Only one incident occurred in a Middle Thousand World ruled by a dynasty that revolted against the sect's establishment.

Tie Gang was happy to stretch his muscle and dealt with it as swiftly as possible. The sect was still in the early stages of developing these worlds as they decided to take things slowly.

Wang Wei nodded in satisfaction at how things were proceeding. And after ensuring nothing was wrong, he left a clone to deal with any sudden issues that may arise.

Finally, he left with Li Jun, Yan Liling, and another person. The group took a Void Boat instead of teleporting directly to their destination.

Southern Vermilion Bird Continent, Red Sand Domain:

There was only sand in this entire domain; moreover, the sand was light red instead of the usual yellow. And just like regular deserts, it was scorching in the daylight and freezing at night.

Furthermore, many demonic beasts lived underneath the sand, and when it was their dinner time, they would go up to the surface for a meal of human flesh.

Despite the harsh environment, many humans lived in this domain, primarily cultivators. The sand is a treasure trove of resources, and loose cultivators like to hunt for them to sell.

According to rumors, the sand is red because a Great Emperor once died in this domain, thus altering the environment. Over the years, this rumor has proven to be true.

Many of the resources in this domain were nurtured by the blood and Dao Rhyme of the Emperor's body. The demonic beasts living in the sand also seemed to have mutated because of something, most likely, the Emperor's blood.

The Great Talisman City took control of this domain numerous eras ago since the blood of the demonic beasts was great material for making talismans.

However, they took a softer approach to control it. They allow loose cultivators to hunt for demonic beasts and resources, and they can exchange them for other things like pills, talismans, and weapons with the City.

As a result of this approach, the Great Talisman City has an excellent reputation in this Domain. However, Wang Wei guessed their approach was because this domain was too large and complicated to mine on their own.

The demonic sand beasts live deep underground, so it is not easy to find them. The extreme temperature made the place almost inhabitable–especially in the long term.

If the Great Talisman City had its disciple be the ones hunting for resources, it would require too many people, take a long time, or cost them too much.

Meanwhile, having loose cultivators do the dirty work for them save them a lot of money and the lives of many of their disciples who would perish in these hunts.

Moreover, the city will make much more money when these loose cultivators exchange resources. After all, they are the ones who determine the price.

"Big brother, what are you thinking about?"

"Hmm, it's about how the Great Talisman City dealt with this domain."

"It was a brilliant idea to use loose cultivators. I guess it saved them a lot of money."

"I don't think so," replied Yan Liling.

"Oh, do you have a better plan?"

"Don't you remember big brother's talk about the importance of large and cheap labors? As long the city used a lot of puppets, they would not have an issue mining the resources in this domain."

Li Jun smacked his lisp, "I really don't like the concept of replacing manpower with construct."

Wang Wei gave him a strange look, "Since when did you become so conservative?"

Li Jun sighed: "After the fiasco in the Heavenly Abode World, I've taken your advice and trained a puppet legion. However, it's just not the same with an army of flesh and blood."

"But the puppet legion can save many of your man's life?" said Yan Liling.

"I know this, but I still don't like them."

She was surprised as this was the first time she had heard of this. "Since you don't like the puppets, doesn't that mean you also don't like the constructs in our domains?"

"No, those are fine since they make mortals' lives better, easier, and more productive."

"So, your only problem is when 'machines' are applied to the military?"