A Farmer's Journey To Immortality - Chapter 707: Grand Celebration P1
Chapter 707: Grand Celebration P1
“You can continue practicing your usual Spirit cultivation techniques like before,” Aksai went on as he addressed the two newly promoted pseudo Lords.
“Your original Dantian is untouched. That is still your true path. Focus on it. Nurture it. Break through step by step like any normal cultivator.
“I asked you to become pseudo Lords because we need them immediately, but I expect you to become true Lords eventually.”
He paused and then pointed lightly toward their lower abdomens.
“As for the second Dantian and the Spirit Core inside it, treat them as a spare. Use that power only when needed. You can rely on it to cast third-order Spirit Spells or defend yourselves in dangerous situations.”
Naisha nodded at once.
“I understand,” she said.
Jina also nodded, her expression serious.
“We will be careful,” she replied.
Both women then stood up and bowed deeply to Aksai.
“Thank you, Lord Aksai,” Naisha and Jina said in unison, their voices full of respect.
At this point, they had both realized that Aksai was someone special. Even Lords from the Big Five Sects would not have been able to create a second Dantian using the Heretic Dao method. They doubted that even someone from the Shinayin Empire could do such a thing.
This meant that Aksai’s potential as a Spirit cultivator was only beginning to bloom after becoming a Lord. Someone like him would not stop at becoming a powerhouse of the Dadangar Subcontinent. There was a real chance that he would break the hundreds-of-years-old curse of the subcontinent and become a Nascent Soul King.
Serving such a person was a matter of pride. Naisha and Jina had decided to go to any length to stay by Aksai’s side. Only by following him could they continue walking further on their own paths.
Even Saarken had realized that what he considered to be a tragedy was his biggest blessing in disguise. Even if he ended up becoming Aksai’s slave in the end, it would be all worth it as long as Aksai joined the leagues of the Big Five Lords.
And if, by chance, he were to surpass them, Saarken would thank his ancestors before asking Aksai to keep him as his loyal pawn forever. He was willing to be used in any form as long as Aksai was someone worth offering his unwavering loyalty to.
Aksai nodded back, accepting the two pseudo Lords’ bows without ceremony. He then turned his gaze toward the First Supreme, Saarken, who had been standing quietly nearby. Saarken straightened at once.
“From this moment on,” Aksai said plainly, “Jina will act as the new Second Supreme of Kalingoot.”
Saarken’s eyes flicked toward Jina. He lowered his head in agreement.
“And Naisha will act as the new Third Supreme,” Aksai continued.
Naisha was briefly stunned, but she quickly regained her composure and bowed again.
“I will not fail you,” she said firmly.
Aksai looked at all three of them.
“The old Kalingoot is finished,” he said. “I know I’m stating the obvious, but I’ll say it anyway. Do not try to rebuild it here, even if it seems convenient because of the third-order array formations. Too many eyes have already watched this base.”
He raised his hand and traced a rough path in the air.
“You will move to a new location, far from the Alliance’s usual routes. Somewhere quiet. Somewhere easy to defend.”
He then looked at Saarken.
“You will take charge of the outer structure. Recruit carefully. Do not gather people too fast. Stability comes first. You can choose from your old allies, but vet them well and always make sure to sign blood-binding contracts with the group heads.”
Saarken nodded.
“Yes, my liege.”
Aksai turned to Jina.
“You will manage internal matters. Rules, discipline, and resource flow. Keep the new sect clean. No power games. No secret fights between factions.”
Jina bowed her head.
“I understand.”
Finally, Aksai looked at Naisha.
“You will focus on divination and risk control,” he said. “Use your Fortune Telling Arts to avoid disasters before they happen. If something feels wrong, trust that feeling. I will give you resources to conduct divination sessions often. It will be costly, but I am willing to invest as long as I get proper returns.”
Naisha’s lips curved into a small smile.
“I will.”
Aksai’s gaze sharpened.
“There are things you must avoid,” he said.
“Do not provoke the Alliance. Do not draw the attention of Core Formation Lords from any faction without reason. And once you identify a problem, remove it at the root.
“I don’t care if you must carry out a massacre to protect the new Kalingoot’s well-being. If you decide to do it, do it thoroughly and without hesitation. The best enemies are the ones who have already fallen into your traps and lost their lives and treasures to you.”
The three of them listened in silence. Aksai smiled faintly as he looked into the distance before speaking again.
“This new Kalingoot will grow slowly,” Aksai said. “That is fine. A slow foundation is a strong one.”
He lowered his hand.
“If you follow these steps, Kalingoot will survive. And one day, it may even stand stronger than the Alliance itself. When that happens, we will no longer care about the Big Five Sects or the Three Major Demonic Sects.”
With that, Aksai fell silent.
Saarken, Naisha, and Jina bowed together.
***
About a month later.
This week, Emerald Cove Island looked nothing like it usually did.
From early morning until late at night, ships arrived one after another. Small trading boats, large warships, and elegant flying vessels filled the bay.
Their flags showed many different factions from the mainland and the Dadangar Archipelago. Some came out of respect. Some came out of curiosity. Some were scared of consequences if they didn’t come.
There were some who came because they wanted to form relations with Emerald Cove and its allies. Others came because they did not want to miss a chance to meet a newly risen Core Formation Lord.
The sea around the island was busy with movement. Dock workers shouted orders. Ropes were thrown and pulled tight. Gangplanks were lowered as guests stepped onto the docks. Spirit beasts that pulled cargo carts moved back and forth without rest.
Emerald Cove Island itself was dressed for celebration.
Wide roads were cleaned until they shone. Banners made of green cloth and Spirit silk were hung between buildings. Lanterns filled with soft spirit light floated in the air, forming long glowing lines above the streets. The smell of fresh food, incense, and spirit wine spread everywhere.
The islanders were busy but full of energy.
Some welcomed guests at the docks, guiding them with polite smiles. Others led visiting cultivators to guest houses or resting areas. Many worked in the markets, arranging goods and calling out to passing visitors.
The markets were especially lively.
Stalls were packed tightly together, each one showing the strength of Emerald Cove. There were piles of special elemental spirit stones, jars of rare pills, bundles of spirit plants, beast cores, and refined materials.
Some items were common, while others were rare enough to draw small crowds. Merchants spoke with pride as they explained where the goods came from and how they were prepared.
Visitors whispered among themselves.
“Hmmm? This… this level of opulence is beyond even the well-established sects on the mainland. Isn’t this a bit too much even for a wandering Core Formation Lord, especially when his ascension is so recent?”
“That’s right. Why does Emerald Cove already feel like the central regions of the Big Five Sects? I… I bet Lord Aksai is being helped by one of the Big Five Lords or Three Demonic Lords.”
“Y-you are right. No wonder Lord Aksai rose so fast.”
“I mean…. Look at the third-order defensive formation already in place. And I heard it has only been a few months since Lord Aksai ascended to Lordship. How… how did he set up such a stable formation so quickly?”
Many such hushed conversations were happening all across the island. Most of those who spoke had deep backgrounds and Expert-level cultivation bases.
However, Aksai’s direct subordinates did not seem to care about these quiet discussions. They moved through the island with calm and serious expressions. They wore neat robes marked with Emerald Cove’s symbol. Each of them was in charge of a specific section.
One oversaw the docks and ship traffic. Another managed guest seating and lodging. Another kept order in the markets and streets. Others handled food, wine, and security.
No matter where they went, things stayed smooth and orderly. When problems appeared, they were solved quickly and quietly.
Everyone knew this celebration was important. This was not just a feast. It was an announcement to the entire Dadangar Subcontinent that Emerald Cove now had a Core Formation Lord.
Aksai’s name was already known after the downfall of the old Kalingoot became widely known, but today was different. Today, his status was confirmed in front of everyone.
The reputation of the Emerald Cove island owner Lord was on the line. If anything went wrong, people would remember it.
Because of that, every person assigned a task worked with full focus. No one dared to be careless.
Source: Webnovel.com, updated by novlove.com
