Chapter 512
**Tiger Skin on My Back!**
But Zheng Fa knew he wasn’t one of them!
The current situation left him with little time:
If the ancient immortal truly descended, his first target would undoubtedly be the weakest among the Six Sects, the Jiu Shan Sect.
At that point, relying on his tiger skin to scare off Dao Guo would be far too difficult!
This means that the safest time for the Jiu Shan realm is probably from now until the moment the ancient immortal truly arrives!
He glanced at Senior Sister Zhang, and they exchanged a knowing look, instantly realizing they were on the same wavelength:
They had to seize resources and strengthen their power during this period, transforming themselves from a "false Dao Guo" into a true Dao Guo!
They even aimed to become a powerhouse among the Dao Guo!
According to the cultivation realms inadvertently revealed by Bai Hua Xianzi, the current realms in the Xuan Wei realm are roughly:
Qi Refinement, Foundation Establishment, Golden Core, Nascent Soul, Spirit Transformation, and for the Supreme Dao, after Spirit Transformation comes Yang Spirit, Corpse Transformation, and then the Loose Immortal.
Other sects should be similar.
Loose Immortal is likely the first realm of Dao Guo.
Currently, with the help of the Fusang Wood and the Wan Yao Fan, he vaguely surpassed the Corpse Transformation realm, but essentially, he was still at the Golden Core stage.
Mu Qingyan had only lived for less than ten thousand years in her "previous life," so it could be said that in at most ten thousand years, the ancient immortal would appear in Xuan Wei...
In fact, time might be even tighter; perhaps it would be less than a thousand years, or even less than a hundred years.
No one could say for sure.
From now on, his actions had to be bolder, even requiring him to actively acquire more resources.
In a short time, his strength had to make a significant leap!
This means that occupying more territory was even more crucial for Zheng Fa:
Perhaps Dao Guo cultivators didn’t care much about the ordinary cultivation resources of the Xuan Wei realm.
But at Zheng Fa’s current level, many resources they deemed useless were incredibly beneficial to him!
He even had to rely on the production capabilities of the Jiu Shan Sect and the Bai Xian Alliance to exchange for more of the cultivation materials he needed!
At this moment, he had just reached the time to divide the territories of the Five Sects.
It took a full ten days for them to come to a conclusion.
The floor of the great hall transformed into a vast map, with the names of each sect densely marked, and the more precious spiritual lands clearly indicated.
This was the first time Zheng Fa had seen a map of the Xuan Wei realm.
The Xuan Wei realm was vast.
The Bai Xian Alliance was located in the northwestern part of the Eastern Continent, right next to the sea.
The southern half of the center of the Eastern Continent was occupied by the Supreme Dao, showcasing its power and status.
To the west, adjacent to the Bai Xian Alliance, was the Hao Ri Mountain.
According to Mu Qingyan's "memories," this area of the Bai Xian Alliance would later become a conflict zone between the Great Freedom Demon Emperor and Hao Ri Mountain, with constant disputes.
The Tian He Sect was located at the far east of the Eastern Continent.
Three-fifths of the Western Continent was occupied by the Lei Yin Temple, its territory not smaller than that of the Supreme Dao.
The territory of the Lei Yin Temple could be said to be facing the Bai Xian Alliance across the sea.
Further west was the Yao Chi.
Compared to the territories of the Five Sects, the Bai Xian Alliance's territory was even less than one-tenth of the smallest Hao Ri Mountain.
When it came to dividing territories, Bai Hua Xianzi and the others didn’t ask Zheng Fa for much input:
Recognizing Zheng Fa's strength was one thing.
But that recognition didn’t mean they were willing to give up their territory and population...
After all, during those ten days, each of the Dao Guo cultivators had been pulling back and forth over the land like market vendors.
They seemed only willing to let Zheng Fa continue occupying the original territory of the Bai Xian Alliance.
You could say there was some respect, but not much.
Zheng Fa was not satisfied—
For the same reason, he needed resources more than ever.
Lies always have a day of being exposed.
The larger the territory, the faster his future progress would be, and that would be better.
Moreover, thinking a step further, the real disputes in the future would likely gradually revolve around Dao Guo. Once he achieved Dao Guo, he would need more territory and population to strengthen himself.
But...
How easy would that be?
After Bai Hua Xianzi and the others finished discussing, they seemed to finally remember Zheng Fa and turned to him, saying, “Zheng Zhangmen, what are your thoughts?”
Zheng Fa fell silent for a moment, then suddenly took out the Wan Yao Fan and asked, “In the past, didn’t the Five Sects have an agreement with the Great Freedom Demon Emperor?”
“Was it agreed that the Demon Emperor would control the sea?”
“...”
The Loose Immortals of the Five Sects were taken aback, immediately looking at the Wan Yao Fan, where Zheng Fa wore an innocent expression and sighed:
“Since ancient times, this sea has been the territory of the demon clan.”
“As the current Demon Emperor...”
“I am also the inheritor of the Wan Yao Fan, the successor of the Great Freedom Demon Emperor.”
“Isn’t it only natural that this sea belongs to the Bai Xian Alliance?”
These words made Bai Hua Xianzi and the others flinch. Did he just claim to be the successor of the Great Freedom Demon Emperor?
Did he get the approval?
But looking at the Wan Yao Fan in Zheng Fa's hand, which was slightly vibrating and radiating light, they had to admit—unless the Great Freedom Demon Emperor came back to life, Zheng Fa’s claim to be his successor was firmly attached to him...
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**Chapter 392: Development Plans, Praise for the Demon Ancestor**
Zheng Fa’s demand for the sea plunged the hall into silence once more.
The five leaders, though their expressions remained unchanged, were likely exchanging thoughts through secret communication.
Zheng Fa had planned to incorporate the sea into the Bai Xian Alliance’s sphere of influence even before coming to the alliance meeting:
The main reason was to demonstrate his confidence; if he didn’t make any demands and simply listened to the opinions of the Five Sects, it would make him appear too weak.
However, this proposal couldn’t anger the Five Sects too much, lest it backfire—after all, the seemingly vast but not particularly valuable sea in the Xuan Wei realm was an excellent choice.
Although the Great Freedom Demon Emperor was nearly forgotten, this idea was still a way to test the waters:
The sea had always been the territory of the demon clan, and after being occupied by the Great Freedom Demon Emperor, the Five Sects had tacitly accepted this arrangement after weighing the pros and cons.
This indicated that the area was not highly valued by the Five Sects.
If the Great Freedom could claim the sea, why couldn’t he?
From the perspective of the Five Sects, the human race was the group they cared about the most.
Yet, the human population in the sea had suffered greatly due to the calamities brought by the Underworld Immortal, leading to a significant drop in numbers on many islands.
Thus, the value of this sea to the Five Sects was actually quite low.
The likelihood of the Five Sects turning against him was minimal.
This was Zheng Fa’s thought before he arrived—simply put, it was about maintaining a strong persona.
But now, things were different... he truly had his eyes set on the sea!
According to the information revealed by Bai Hua Xianzi and the others, what Zheng Fa needed most right now were two things:
Before achieving Dao Guo, he needed resources for advancement.
After achieving Dao Guo, he needed a large population.
The more of both, the better.
The spiritual materials and mines in the sea, while difficult to collect, were certainly abundant.
On the other hand, marine farming was also a highly valuable development direction, capable of sustaining a large population and paving the way for his cultivation after achieving Dao Guo.
In simple terms, the sea that the Five Sects looked down upon was actually a treasure in Zheng Fa’s eyes.
But the value of the sea went far beyond that.
As the saying goes, “No agriculture, no stability; no commerce, no wealth.” What Zheng Fa valued most was the potential for maritime trade!
Anyone with a bit of knowledge about modern world history understands the immense profits of maritime trade.
The Xuan Wei realm is vast, with a great distance between the Eastern and Western Continents.
Even a Nascent Soul cultivator would take over half a year for a journey.
This doesn’t even account for the various sea beasts and treacherous areas in between.
Naturally, those above the Spirit Transformation realm would be faster, but communication between the two continents was still quite inconvenient.
Trade was limited to high-end goods, all at exorbitant prices—this was evident; if you had to rely on Nascent Soul cultivators to transport goods, the labor costs would be astronomical.
Moreover, due to differences in cultivation methods and geography, both continents had their own specialties. Common items from the Western Continent, when brought to the Eastern Continent, would be rare and thus very expensive.
The profit from this was enough to make Zheng Fa envious.
If he wanted to acquire a large amount of cultivation resources, this route was the fastest!
But unfortunately, the Jiu Shan Sect had a means of transport that was not only fast but also low-cost—the Yun Xiao Fei Zhou!
Zheng Fa looked down at the map, his gaze lingering on the islands, and he had already sketched out a rough route in his mind:
According to his plan, by installing simplified external elixirs on certain islands, he could establish a stable and inexpensive trade route!
And by controlling the sea, monopolizing this trade route, the Jiu Shan Sect could reap a continuous stream of profits and resources.
Thinking of this, Zheng Fa’s heart raced—
The potential future scenario brought him immense pressure; he currently had only "status" but lacked the corresponding strength.
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