Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8522: Reaction (1)

Indeed, within this realm, there was nothing available for consumption, utilization, or habitation. Apart from the temple, everything else was absent. These devotees had to handle such matters on their own. Yet, these followers had no prior experience with such tasks. The realm they once inhabited was constructed directly by the island master during the island's creation. Their lives revolved around prayer and cultivation alone. They lacked any knowledge of labor. What sustained them were items like fasting pills. Thus, they had never engaged in this sort of labor previously, requiring guidance from others.

Naturally, they could also engage in cultivation, employing highly effective methods. Inside the temple within the faithful slaves' space, certain items existed, including the testing stone and numerous stone tablets inscribed with techniques. The test stone functioned straightforwardly: a devotee simply needed to place a hand upon it, and the stone would reveal their physique type, suitable cultivation paths, and even appropriate techniques. Armed with this information, they could proceed to the technique stone tablets to select fitting methods. Thereafter, they could begin practicing those techniques.

Regarding sustenance, an abundance awaited outside. Wild greens, untamed fruits, breadfruit trees, noodle trees, and even spiritual rice proliferated. Various demon beasts roamed as well. Constructing shelters proved even simpler, with ample stones and timber available. They could erect their own dwellings, though learning the process was essential.

Nevertheless, undertaking such labors demanded tools and possibly weapons. Zhao Hai had long ago furnished these for them. Moreover, members of the Divine Arms Battalion arrived to provide instruction, ensuring the faithful slaves faced no perils in sustaining life within the faithful space.

Initially, the slaves felt anxious, but excitement soon overtook them. They had dwelled in a confined area before. Abruptly thrust into this expansive world, their thrill was inevitable. The conditions here far surpassed those of their former space.

Still, adaptation to existence in the slaves' spaces would require time for the slaves. The Divine Arms Battalion personnel planned to remain in the slaves' spaces longer. Truthfully, upon their initial arrival in the faithful slaves' space, astonishment gripped them. They hadn't anticipated such vastness or the superior environment. In fact, they could envision residing there permanently. This revelation deepened their appreciation for Zhao Hai's formidable power.

For three days, Zhao Hai and his companions transported items from the Original Sword Sect. Only then did Zhang Yu succeed in relocating all Original Sword Sect assets into the space. Ultimately, the entire group participated in the relocation, ensuring nothing remained behind. The transfer of the faithful slaves remained incomplete. However, concern was unnecessary. Teleportation formations had been established in every faithful slaves' space. Devotees continuously entered these faithful slaves' spaces, eliminating any sources of worry.

Consequently, once relocation concluded, Zhao Hai and the rest departed from the Original Sword Sect. Over those three days, they meticulously suppressed information about the events there to prevent dissemination. Their control proved effective, with no leaks occurring. The remains and souls of cultivators across the more than fifty islands had all been absorbed into the flag. Presently, the flag's surface gleamed like polished obsidian, the skull pitch-black. The skeleton's eye sockets flickered with an intense crimson glow.

Two days following Zhao Hai's group's exit from the Sword Essence Sect, and one day after every faithful slave had entered the faithful space, observers finally noticed the anomaly at the Sword Essence Sect. No fault lay with the locals for their delayed response. Such incidents had been absent from the Blood River Sea for ages. Hence, their tardiness in reacting was entirely understandable.

Upon discovering the complete vanishing of Sword Essence Sect members, coupled with lingering bloodstains on the ground, chaos erupted across the entire Blood River Sea region. Though no bodies from the Sword Essence Sect cultivators appeared, the blood evidence indicated dire fates for them. Uncertainty shrouded the precise events, heightening their unease and prompting swift inquiries into the affair.

It was worth noting that the Sword Essence Sect had ascended beyond minor status in the Blood River Sea area, attaining mid-tier prominence. Among mid-tier powers, it ranked exceptionally robust. Their sudden, traceless disappearance—be it through slaughter or other means—posed a grave threat. As a result, every sect in the Blood River Sea area united promptly to probe the incident.

A compact region offered certain benefits. When crises arose, a handful of prominent sects could convene, deliberate, and resolve matters efficiently. Thus, the Blood River Sea area swiftly implemented blockades. Investigations into the whole affair commenced immediately. Before long, reports emerged from one sect: several disciples had vanished near the Blood River, hinting at foul play.

Previously, this report had garnered little notice. Yet, connecting it to the Sword Essence Sect incident transformed its significance entirely. It became clear that intruders had infiltrated the Blood River region from Blood River City, targeting the Sword Essence Sect.

This development sparked immense intrigue among Blood River Sea inhabitants. They yearned to uncover the identity of the Sword Essence Sect's assailants and the motives behind the strike. Did some vendetta drive the attack? In their boldest imaginings, none suspected Zhao Hai's group as the perpetrators. No one had foreseen their arrival in this place.

To the masses, Zhao Hai and his allies were recognized as the Ghostwind Bandits. The notion of Ghostwind Bandits venturing here never crossed minds. After ravaging the Dark Ghost Sect, the Ghostwind Bandits had vanished. In their view, the Ghostwind Bandits represented a distant threat, unlikely to materialize locally. Consequently, no suspicions fell upon them.

Meanwhile, Zhao Hai and his team processed the spoils from the Original Sword Sect. Substantial quality items had been acquired from the Original Sword Sect. Additionally, numerous faithful slaves required attention. Thus, Zhao Hai refrained from targeting another sect right away. He intended to assimilate the gains before advancing to the subsequent phase.

In truth, assimilation focused primarily on cultivation techniques, provisions, and faithful slaves. With all provisions loaded onto the vessel, the bronze figure reverted to a compact boat. The group boarded this diminutive craft. Subsequently, Wen Yuming and others sorted through the acquired provisions. A sect's stockpiles were naturally extensive. However, numerous provisions failed to impress Zhao Hai and his allies due to their inferior quality.

Regardless, these represented gains, so they stored them, awaiting suitable disposal opportunities. Beyond provisions, cultivation techniques demanded review. This operation yielded a sword technique legacy. It featured the Blue Ocean Sword wielded by Sword Origin Sect practitioners—a potent water-attribute sword art excelling in offense and defense, boasting remarkable might. Zhao Hai wasted no time, promptly mastering this sword technique and incorporating it into the Sutra Library.

Besides this sword technique, additional cultivation methods surfaced. Though mostly elementary, they retained utility. Zhao Hai selected superior ones for the Sutra Library. These would serve as future inheritances.

Lastly, the faithful slaves presented challenges, confined in captivity with no survival skills. They lacked even basic living knowledge, necessitating comprehensive instruction—a laborious endeavor. Fortunately, the faithful slaves proved apt learners, picking up swiftly and embracing the tasks eagerly. Long imprisoned, they now savored newfound liberty, filling them with joy.

A full month passed before Zhao Hai and his group finalized arrangements. The devotees had mastered living essentials and meal preparation. Their future self-sufficiency rested on their efforts. During that month, the devotees contributed ample faith power to Zhao Hai and companions. Chang Jun and others sensed faint faith power flows, igniting their enthusiasm.

With affairs resolved, Zhao Hai prepared for the plan's next phase: assaulting additional Blood River Sea sects. They commenced with lesser factions. How could these minor groups withstand Zhao Hai's forces? Swiftly, they dismantled several small sects in succession. Naturally, they claimed all assets from these small sects and liberated every faithful slave.

Zhao Hai's group's maneuvers ignited a frenzy. Blood River Sea denizens quickly realized the Sword Essence Sect attackers lingered. Earlier, after a month's inactivity, assumptions held that Zhao Hai's group had departed. Their abrupt resurgence reignited tensions in the Blood River Sea, which had barely eased. The region's primary sects forged alliances immediately. Simultaneously, every sect in the Blood River Sea united against the unknown aggressors. To date, the attackers' identity eluded them, as no survivors marked Zhao Hai's assault sites. Hence, intelligence remained scarce.

Setting aside the Blood River Sea sects' responses, Zhao Hai's operations there had already provoked ripples. Numerous Blood River Sea enterprises shuttered and evacuated. Even major sect discussions dispersed. Though the assailants' identity baffled them, one certainty prevailed: attackers in the Blood River Sea spared no lives. Evidence abounded in the targeted sects, devoid of any survivors. Fear gripped them inevitably. This dread prompted the merchants' exodus. Their purpose was commerce, not risking lives in peril.