Chapter 605 - 392: The Strongest Divine Country

Chapter 605: Chapter 392: The Strongest Divine Country

A sea of radiant mist billowed.

The massive dragon-headed ship slowly approached the shore. Ahead lay the pier, a bustling hub teeming with towering architecture, lush vegetation, and a tidal wave of people. Yet, the dragon-headed ship was the only foreign vessel in sight. A receptionist arrived to guide the massive vessel as it slowly glided into the lock.

The Wildman Kings trailed behind the ship. Their unremarkable appearances were highly deceptive. No one could discern their level information, nor did they draw much attention; the onlookers merely assumed they were the ship’s guards.

Wang Yi curiously observed the receptionist. The man wore a Flying Star Suit—he was a Martial God Brocade Guard!

Wang Yi realized that after the territory ascended and was promoted to a Divine Country, many of its underlying mechanics had changed. Originally, the Martial God Brocade Guards were a mere troop type, much like intelligent robots. They could recognize Wang Yi and all the territory administrators, governed entirely by an internal obedience system. But now, they were flesh-and-blood humans. They possessed independent personalities, free will, and their own spectrum of emotions.

Wang Yi understood the underlying principle. He knew these troop types were essentially reincarnations. The system had populated their vessels with countless real souls rather than artificial intelligence, though they remained unable to awaken the memories of their past lives.

A moment later, the dragon-headed ship docked. However, everyone on board had to pass a strict inspection before they could disembark. Dedicated inspection officials stood in formation, scrutinizing the passengers one by one.

It was soon Wang Yi’s turn, but to his utter surprise, he failed the inspection!

The official in charge was a fat man in a red uniform. Leading nine subordinates, he claimed to be a squad leader of the Shanhai Pass. He held a minor ninth-grade official title and a military rank, yet he was merely a five-star soldier! Failing to recognize Wang Yi and seeing no passage token, he flatly refused to let him ashore.

Xu Qinghuan proved to be quite reliable. He greased some palms, and a moment later, Wang Yi was permitted ashore under the guise of being his personal guard.

"This is ridiculous. I’m the lord of this place, yet no one recognizes me!" Wang Yi shook his head, though he figured it wouldn’t be a bad idea to view his own territory from the perspective of an ordinary person first.

Since the wildmen couldn’t disembark just yet, Wang Yi had them wait outside the pier. He followed Xu Qinghuan, and a short while later, they arrived at the Mountain and Sea Station.

The Mountain and Sea Station was no longer what it used to be. Built like a sprawling ecological castle, it stood proudly outside the Shanhai Pass, surrounded by a bustling crowd. Wang Yi stopped and gazed at the Shanhai Pass for a long time, marveling at the immense changes over the past century. The pass was now deeply intertwined with nature, its walls draped in thick vines. Behind it, a starlight arch bridge spanned the horizon.

"Brother Wang, stay here for now. I’ll go ahead and report our arrival. Later, we’ll take a Fire Dragon Vehicle from here and head straight to the Refining Profound Sect!" Xu Qinghuan instructed before leading a group of guards into the Shanhai Pass. It was unclear who he was going to report to or what exactly he was reporting.

Wang Yi was in no rush. Standing before the Shanhai Pass, he leisurely observed the passing pedestrians. Suddenly, he spotted a familiar face. It was Zhang Lengzi!

The man was riding a horse with a saber at his waist, clad in a red official uniform. A squad of soldiers followed closely behind him, giving him a rather majestic air. His level wasn’t particularly high—only 265. In truth, this leveling speed was already considered incredibly fast, a direct result of the territory’s providential protection.

"A century has passed, yet this guy hasn’t aged a day!" Wang Yi muttered.

At that very moment, Zhang Lengzi sensed something and glanced over. He froze as if struck by lightning. Then, he excitedly leaped off his horse and shouted, "G-Great Lord! Y-You’ve returned!"

"I’m back," Wang Yi said, a warm smile spreading across his face.

Zhang Lengzi sprinted over and bowed, about to drop to his knees. Wang Yi quickly caught his arms to stop him. "There’s no need for that. It’s been a hundred years. How is everyone doing?"

"Good! Everyone is doing great, just great!" Zhang Lengzi babbled, slightly incoherent from excitement. "Cyan Ox has become a great-grandfather. His family is thriving, surrounded by kids and grandkids, just soaking up the family bliss. That bastard Fenqiu has a grandson too. Dazhuang was just promoted to General Zhao Wukang’s Personal Guard. Mazha is now a Nine-star War General—he’s the strongest among us!"

"Is Yang Wanli still alive?"

"He’s alive. He joined the Thirteenth Squad of the Body Protection Court and is now cultivating under Patriarch Miaoshan. He’s somewhat of an adjutant. He dies once a month, mostly by suicide. You know how it is—he cultivates the Netherworld Spell and can resurrect once a month. It’d be a waste not to use it."

"What about Yang Qingxiu? Is she married?"

"No, she’s still single. She’s a Star-Picking Official now, presiding over the Star-picking Tower. Her status is higher than all of ours combined. She has countless suitors. Even big shots from the Mingyu Divine Country and the Great Profound Divine Country have come to propose. Mazha is one of them, but Qingxiu has incredibly high standards. She doesn’t even spare a glance at ordinary folks."

"How is Big Head doing now?"

"Big Head? You mean Lord Man? Lord Man is now the Minister of Military Affairs, commanding the Manzi Camp. He’s incredibly brave and has numerous experts under his command. He’s an existence we all look up to!"

Pleased by the news, Wang Yi asked, "Has the territory suffered any invasions over the past century?"

"Of course we have. In the first few years after the ascension, people often came to provoke us. Thanks to the care of the Mingyu Divine Country and the Cultivation Alliance, we were able to settle down in peace! Speaking of which, the Mingyu Divine Lord is truly loyal and generous. You could almost say she grants every request!"

"It seems I owe her a favor." Wang Yi thought for a moment before asking, "Who is in power in the Divine Country now?"

"The one in power is, of course, Ms. Jelena. At first, the higher-ups of the Cultivation Alliance wanted to intervene in the management, but their methods were no match for the Eldest Miss. She outplayed those big shots from the Alliance, continuously consolidating her position. Now, she has absolute authority in the ecological castle."

"Jelena’s capabilities are as sharp as ever!"

Feeling even more reassured, Wang Yi asked, "How is my son, Wang Bushi, doing now?"

"The Eldest Prince? He holds the title of commander in the Grand Council, but he basically doesn’t manage anything. Military affairs are handled by Lord Nangong Jin and Lord Zhao Wukang. His Highness the Eldest Prince loves going to the Great Profound Divine Country to bomb fish. He went there last month and hasn’t returned yet."

"The Great Profound Divine Country? Bombing fish?"

"The Great Profound Divine Country is also one of the Divine Countries in the Cultivation Alliance. After our territory ascended, they supported us and helped fend off foreign invasions. However, their envoys were mostly arrogant and wanted to interfere in our military and political affairs. The Eldest Prince couldn’t stand it, so he ran over to their territory and started bombing indiscriminately..."

"My son, Wang Bushi, has always been this fierce! But what’s this about bombing fish?"

"I heard there’s a Dragon Snake Lake in the Great Profound Divine Country. The Eldest Prince treats it as his personal fish pond, diving in headfirst to bomb it. He’s been bombing it for decades now. Anyway, he returns fully loaded every time, bringing back a massive haul of rare fish."

"Haha, my son Wang Bushi is as unreliable as ever." Wang Yi laughed heartily. His territory was developing quite well, which brought him great comfort. He then asked, "How is the Lord’s Manor now? Have you seen Li Longyu? How is she doing?"