Global Lords: My Species Can Mutate-Chapter 214 - 213: Gathering the Population
"Dangerous? Why?"
Lin You replied with confusion.
For Ji Yunshuang to specifically mention it, it was clearly not a simple matter.
Sure enough, after a while, Ji Yunshuang’s message appeared again.
"I don’t know the specifics either, but I heard from my father’s subordinates that it seems whenever the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Realms ends, the Aura of Chaos intensifies for a period of time. It’s quite common for Tier Nine Demons to appear, and if unlucky, one might even encounter a Tier Ten Demon."
"Tier Ten!? That’s so monstrous?"
Lin You was shocked; he had experienced the terror of Tier Ten firsthand.
Not to mention Tier Ten, even just a few Tier Nine attacks could probably annihilate him, leaving only the option to escape for his life.
This Secret Sanctuary is too dangerous; no wonder it needs control from three Empires.
But then again, it’s surprising that even among the indigenous people, someone has established an Empire.
I guess, like their Lord, they have also reached Tier Twelve?
A Tier Twelve Cultivator, one can’t imagine how terrifying that existence would be.
With curiosity in mind,
he chatted with Ji Yunshuang for a long time about the Secret Realm Gate.
It wasn’t until ten minutes had passed that they finally finished their conversation, and he went on to take care of other matters.
What?
Why doesn’t he just go over to the Secret Realm Gate and take a look?
Do you really need to ask?
He’s not a novel protagonist who rushes headlong into danger.
That’s something only a fool would do.
He has just upgraded to Tier Seven and his foundation is still shaky, so it’s better not to run around recklessly and instead gather some intel on the great battle.
So, he temporarily set aside the matters of the Secret Realm Gate and left his territory to plan development with Xue Changgui and the others.
...
Time passed quickly.
In the blink of an eye, two days had gone by.
After two days of fermentation, the fall of the Desolate Ancient City Lord finally erupted.
Within the entire Desolate Ancient City, internal strife and conflict were unending, plunging into a fierce power struggle, with more than half of the citizens fleeing to the surrounding cities.
"I heard Yellow Sand City recently issued a new order: no tax for the first month for new residents. Why don’t we seek better opportunities over there?"
"Yellow Sand City? You mean the city that’s been developing so rapidly and is led by a benevolent and caring Lord?"
"No tax for the first month? Is there really such a good deal!?"
"What? You don’t believe it? The news has already spread widely."
"Indeed, I’ve heard it too. And it’s said that the Lord of Yellow Sand City recently ascended to Tier Seven, so safety is definitely assured."
"Really? Then what are we waiting for! Let’s head over to Yellow Sand City!"
In the refugee group, several people were talking loudly, attracting the attention of other refugees around them.
Upon hearing that Yellow Sand City offered a tax-free first month, everyone was instantly tempted and turned to discuss with their friends and family.
Then, this news spread like a plague, quickly becoming known to everyone, stirring up widespread discussion.
And those few who started the conversation exchanged glances, a subtle smile playing at the corners of their mouths.
"Let’s go, we should spread the news elsewhere."
"Hehe, as expected, the Lord is foresighted. Using this method, quite a few people are sure to come to Yellow Sand City."
"Keep your voice down, don’t let anyone hear us. More people are coming out over there, let’s head over quickly."
Soon, the few of them left the spot, disguised themselves, and blended into another group just leaving the city, putting on yet another "show."
In just half a day,
the news of Yellow Sand City massively absorbing the population and offering a month of tax exemption had already spread inside and outside Desolate Ancient City and to its surroundings.
Moreover, along the road, there would be Cultivator teams to assist and ensure their safety.
This deeply moved the refugees who received the news, prompting them to change their routes and head with their families toward Yellow Sand City, forming a spectacular scene along the main roads.
...
"Lord, everyone’s heading to Yellow Sand City. What do you think we should do?"
In Linchuan City, closest to Desolate Ancient City, a Cultivator subordinate urgently spoke to Linchuan City’s Lord, Zhou Shaohong.
"What else can we do? Haven’t you heard the news? That person is a Tier Seven Lord!"
Zhou Shaohong furrowed his brows, his face full of helplessness.
He also wanted to intercept those people immediately, but he didn’t dare!
Now, anyone with even a slight grasp of the news knows that the Lord of Yellow Sand City has ascended to Tier Seven, making him almost like an Overlord in the borderlands of this Duchy.
Stirring up trouble with him now would simply be courting death.
"Lord! Something big has happened!"
Suddenly, a voice called out from outside.
Another subordinate rushed in, flustered.
"What is it? What’s happened now?" Zhou Shaohong asked, frowning.
"It’s Celestial Sword Sect! The people from Celestial Sword Sect have clashed with those from Yellow Sand City!"
"What did you say? Celestial Sword Sect!?" Zhou Shaohong stood up in shock, his expression uncertain.
Celestial Sword Sect was a Cultivation Sect established by indigenous people near Desolate Ancient City.
When the Lord of Desolate Ancient City was still around, they had frequent interactions with each other.
Even within Desolate Ancient City, Celestial Sword Sect held considerable influence, warranting respect even from the City Lord.
The only reason being that the Sect Leader of the Celestial Sword Sect is an eighth-tier cultivator!
Not only that, the Celestial Sword Sect also has many seventh-tier disciples under its wing, almost reaching a level where they can compete with the Lords.
Now that the Lord of Desolate Ancient City has fallen, it’s obvious that the Celestial Sword Sect won’t easily pass up this juicy opportunity.
But what Zhou Shaohong never expected was.
The Celestial Sword Sect actually clashed with Yellow Sand City!
This really caught him by surprise, even causing some shock.
To be honest, he didn’t have much hope for Yellow Sand City, after all, there’s an eighth-tier cultivator standing there, and the seventh-tiers under him are no less than those under our Lord.
If the two sides start fighting, it’s really hard to say what the outcome will be.
Thinking of this, he asked, "Have you found out the specific strength of the Lord of Yellow Sand City?"
"Your Lordship, right now the entire Yellow Sand City is surrounded by forest and it’s hard to investigate. We only know that before going to the Battlefield of Ten Thousand Realms, he had an eighth-tier plant with him."
"Just one?" Zhou Shaohong murmured, lost in thought.
"Your Lordship, what should we do next?" the subordinate asked again.
"Let’s watch and see how it unfolds. Both sides seem evenly matched, and they shouldn’t tear into each other. If we get involved now, we’ll just be the ones sticking our necks out, without any benefit."
Zhou Shaohong’s gaze deepened.
A lord who has survived until now is either very astute or has an extremely strong ability to judge situations.
Without absolute certainty, he would never easily get involved.
...
On the other side.
In a heavily guarded mansion in Desolate Ancient City.
The people of the Celestial Sword Sect shared the same thought as Zhou Shaohong. A group of elders and stewards gathered in the council hall, from which came arrogant laughter.
"Hahaha, the people of Yellow Sand City are too funny, daring to snatch people from us, do they really think we would be afraid of a seventh-tier Lord?"
"Exactly, and they even said that their Lord would come for revenge. Those trash from Yellow Sand City really kill me with laughter."
"Just a few sixth-tier cultivators dare to mess with us, truly oblivious to their own mortality. I want to see if their Lord would dare to move against us for these few men."
"Make a move? Do they truly believe that our Celestial Sword Sect has only one eighth-tier? It’s already good enough that we didn’t strike first."
The conversations of the elders and stewards echoed through the hall, sounding extremely arrogant, completely disregarding Yellow Sand City and Lin You.
Outside the hall, the area was heavily guarded.
A few sixth-tier cultivators, covered in blood, curled up on the ground, locked in cages, appeared seriously injured.
These people.
Unexpectedly, they were subordinates from Yellow Sand City sent by Xue Changgui to shelter and escort refugees.
Because they had a conflict with the people of the Celestial Sword Sect, they were severely beaten and then detained here.
This method was a show of force to tell Lin You of the Celestial Sword Sect’s strength.
It’s truly a very insidious method.
If Lin You makes a move, he would face suppression from at least one eighth-tier expert.
If he doesn’t, it will dishearten the citizens and negatively affect the development of the territory.
No matter what he does, there is no advantage to be gained.
This is also why they were so arrogant.
Because they don’t believe that Lin You would oppose them, or even the entire Celestial Sword Sect, for a few sixth-tier subordinates, so they behaved so wantonly.
However.
Is this really the case?
Of course not!
Just as several people from the Celestial Sword Sect were sitting in the hall, arrogantly discussing, countless vines had already appeared outside the mansion, climbing the walls, breaking through the gates, and continuously spreading into the premises.
The terrifying number at that moment stopped the patrolling disciples of the Celestial Sword Sect in their tracks, their expressions changing drastically.
Before they could even make a sound to alert others.
A dense red poisonous mist had already spread in. As soon as they opened their mouths to shout, the poison mist madly filled their throats, infiltrating their bodies.
In an instant, all those who inhaled the poison mist were drained of blood, turning into withered corpses that fell to the ground. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝕨𝕖𝗯𝚗𝚘𝕧𝕖𝗹.𝗰𝗼𝕞
And the blood extracted from them transformed into a blood mist, merging into the vines, causing their speed to suddenly increase.
"What’s going on? What’s happening outside?"
Finally, the elders and stewards in the hall discussing events were alarmed by the continuous sounds of falling bodies outside, and they hurriedly ran out.
But the next moment, they all froze in place, their faces instantly covered with expressions of horror.
What did they see?
Giant vines enveloping the entire mansion!
Even the sky was densely covered with vines, completely sealing off the whole area they were in!
"How is this possible!"
The eyes of all the elders and stewards widened to the limit.
Seeing the hanging withered corpses on the vines, their hearts were further stirred into a stormy sea.
Among these people, quite a few had reached the seventh tier!
Yet they died so quietly!
"Who is so bold! Daring to trespass in the station of our Celestial Sword Sect!"
Suddenly, a loud roar exploded from the back of the mansion.
Two figures with enormous auras standing atop longswords shot rapidly before the crowd.
Lin You sat on the back of the Demon King Dragon, looking indifferently at the two of them, as well as the subordinates from Yellow Sand City trapped in the cage nearby.
"Was it you who injured my people?"
