Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8337: Back to the island (1)

The flag fluttered softly, casting a dark radiance that gradually enveloped Blood Bone Island. This obsidian light possessed a peculiar quality, shimmering like the surface of water—translucent yet undeniably eerie. Within this shadowy veil, malevolent spirits began to manifest, drifting aimlessly through the glow. One look was enough to realize these entities were dangerous; even a common cultivator could sense the potent malice radiating from these formidable ghosts.

Slowly, these spirits began to merge, coalescing into massive, terrifying specters. Ultimately, they transformed into twelve colossal animals that began to circle Blood Bone Island. Each creature possessed a majestic and awe-inspiring presence. More strikingly, the sheer pressure emanating from these twelve guardians left the ordinary disciples on the island gasping for breath.

Guna deactivated the formation and turned toward Zhao Hai. "Excellent. The control is incredibly smooth. I truly did not anticipate your mastery over formation techniques to be this profound. Here is the plan: I will reach out to others so you can assist in restoring their island defense formations immediately. The West has become unstable lately, and a conflict could erupt at any moment. The faster we reinforce our protections, the more prepared we will be."

Zhao Hai was caught off guard by Guna's statement. While he had heard rumors of unrest and potential skirmishes in the West, he hadn’t paid them much mind. Given the overwhelming power of the Blood Slaughter Sect, he assumed most would not dare challenge them. Furthermore, since the information had come from low-level disciples, he had largely dismissed it.

However, hearing it directly from Guna confirmed the gravity of the situation. A war was a very real possibility. With a grim expression, Zhao Hai cupped his hands respectfully toward Guna. "I understand, Uncle Master. Please arrange the contacts; I will work as quickly as possible."

"Go and rest for now," Guna replied with a nod and a heavy tone. "Or perhaps return to your Blood Gale Island. You haven't established anything there yet, have you? I'll handle the initial communications and have them begin the groundwork while we wait for your arrival. Does that work for you?"

"That is perfectly fine, Uncle Master," Zhao Hai answered. "I shall take my leave first." Guna nodded in approval. Zhao Hai offered a final salute to his elder and cupped his fists toward Yan Bei before flying toward the teleportation array. A flash of white light erupted, and he was gone.

Yan Bei turned to Guna with a look of concern. "Master, is a war truly imminent?" He had only just learned of this and felt a surge of curiosity. Guna hadn't mentioned it before, and Yan Bei worried for Zhao Hai; if war broke out, Zhao Hai would be vulnerable as the sole inhabitant of his island.

Guna lowered his voice. "The Sect has received intelligence that the Thirteen Houses are restless, but the details are sparse. We don't know the full extent yet, but we must be ready. The Thirteen Houses are far too close to our borders; any movement from them will directly impact us."

The Thirteen Houses Guna referred to were a unique entity—not a traditional Sect, but a powerful Alliance. Their collective strength surpassed that of average mid-tier sects, and while they didn't quite match the Ten Great Sects, they were a force to be reckoned with.

What made the Thirteen Houses distinct was their foundation as a coalition of families. Originally formed by thirteen founding clans, they had expanded over time by absorbing other families, significantly increasing their might while retaining their original name.

Located to the Northwest of the Blood Slaughter Sect, the Thirteen Houses were their closest neighbors. During the Blood Slaughter Sect's golden age, the Alliance remained quiet, though they were never truly afraid of the Sect. Small skirmishes had occurred in the past, but full-scale war had always been avoided.

Given the recent internal turmoil within the Blood Slaughter Sect, it was the perfect opportunity for the Thirteen Houses to strike. Consequently, the Sect was on high alert at the first sign of movement. The Blood Slaughter Sect was in a vulnerable transition period, and their influence in the West and Northwest Sea regions had not yet recovered. An aggressive move by the Thirteen Houses now would be catastrophic.

As the current commander of the defense line, Guna held the trust of the Great Elder and other high-ranking officials. This gave him access to sensitive information, which was why he had warned Zhao Hai. Taking the warning to heart, Zhao Hai had rushed back to Blood Gale Island to begin his preparations.

Upon his arrival at Blood Gale Island, Zhao Hai found the landscape cleared of all structures, save for a towering bronze figure. The bronze man hurried toward Zhao Hai and bowed low. After acknowledging the guardian, Zhao Hai inspected it before stowing it within his Telepathic Eye Space. He tasked Laura and the others with upgrading it, instructing them to incorporate high-quality materials and refine its Yin soul energy. His goal was to transform the statue into a massive, versatile spiritual artifact capable of combat and transformation.

Despite possessing the Blood Lotus, Zhao Hai chose not to rely on it openly, as it was an intrinsic part of his being. He preferred to keep his trump cards hidden, making the bronze statue a necessary front for his public strength.

Following a brief discussion with Laura, Zhao Hai turned his attention to the island's reconstruction. He began by laying down a complex network of Dharma arrays. He intended to transform Blood Gale Island into a fortress comparable to the Spirit Array Sect's headquarters, perhaps even creating an 'Array Elder' equivalent—a feat well within his capabilities.

Unlike his work on other islands where he held back his true skill, Zhao Hai spared no effort here. He summoned the Undead Race to assist, deploying a vast array of formations he had already meticulously planned in his mind.

Once the foundations were laid, he established energy conduits and began crafting the focal point of the formation. Instead of the Yin-Yang Mirror, he utilized the Cyan Jade Compass, which he had modified with properties from the mirror to enhance its utility.

He installed the Cyan Jade Compass at the primary formation eye and placed Yin-Yang Mirrors at the auxiliary nodes. A powerful Yin soul was stationed at the heart of the array, strengthened to the point where it could autonomously manage every formation on the island.

Testing the setup, Zhao Hai confirmed the island now functioned like a sentient Array Elder. He then moved to the second phase: installing a Yin-Yang Lightning Pool as the primary power source, alongside a Natural Energy Formation. These dual sources ensured the island would never run dry. Zhao Hai felt confident that with these defenses active, even an expert like Great Elder Du Wansha wielding the God Slaying Saber would find it nearly impossible to breach his domain.

With the energy systems stabilized, Zhao Hai began the final environmental transformation. This involved planting a diverse range of flora. Thanks to the Natural Energy Formation, the vegetation flourished at an incredible rate.

He focused heavily on Sky-Touching Vines, which he had engineered with a dual-purpose structure. One half of the vine network delved over a thousand meters into the earth, reaching far below the living quarters of the island's residents.

The other half of the vines extended into the surrounding Blood Sea. These specialized vines acted as siphons, drawing raw energy from the sea and funneling it back into the Yin-Yang Lightning Pool and the Natural Energy Formation.

The Lightning Pool could process any energy, but the Natural Energy Formation was typically sensitive to the murderous intent found in the Blood Sea. However, Zhao Hai knew that life existed even in those crimson depths—creatures like Blood Cloud Beasts proved that life and slaughter could coexist. By balancing the concepts of life within death and death within life, he enabled the formation to successfully refine the sea's energy.

He also planted Sky-Touching Trees, which served as both dwellings and organic air purifiers that densified the island’s Qi. These were supplemented by various grasses and flowers that appeared mundane but would transform into lethal spiritual plants the moment the island's restrictions were triggered.

Finally, Zhao Hai entered the Space to check on the Sky-Touching Vine roots growing there. He instructed the Space managers to leave the vines alone but permitted them to harvest the leaves for consumption, as they would significantly boost their internal Qi. After they agreed, Zhao Hai returned to the island, ready to initiate the next stage of his grand design.