Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8679: Speech (1)

Standing on the spirit array island, Zhao Hai’s expression was serene. The army of 500,000 soldiers stood at the ready, fully prepared. Every cavalryman was positioned beside their mounts, while the other disciples maintained an orderly formation. Zhao Hai was accompanied by twelve metal servants. Cheng Wanchun had already been dispatched to command the army elsewhere, and the bronze statue, which was to remain behind to assist Laura and the others, did not accompany Zhao Hai.

Zhao Hai hovered in the air, his gaze sweeping over the half-million soldiers. Under his scrutiny, each individual instinctively straightened their posture and turned their attention to him. Their familiarity with Zhao Hai was profound; they all knew how he had transformed the Blood Slaughter Sect from a sect teetering on the brink of destruction into its current powerful state. Consequently, a deep sense of admiration was palpable amongst them.

Addressing the assembled multitude, Zhao Hai proclaimed, "All disciples of the Blood Slaughter Sect, you have likely heard that the allied forces of the six major sects have met with a crushing defeat. Their deployment of a million troops against the Shadow Realm resulted in fewer than 300,000 survivors returning alive. Even a formidable expert like the sect master of the Corpse Demon Sect, Li Ruohai, barely managed to escape with his life. This starkly illustrates the immense power of the Shadow Realm army, a force far greater than we initially anticipated."

He paused, allowing his words to sink in, then turned his gaze towards the disciples of both the Blood Slaughter Sect and the Giant Demon Sect. Elevating his voice, he continued, "However, never forget that this is the Blood Sea Realm! This is our homeland, the land where our ancestors have resided for generations. Should the Shadow Realm forces occupy this place, we will be utterly bereft of a home, losing all that we currently possess. We will be reduced to mere slaves of the Shadow Realm! Do not harbor any illusions that those who have surrendered to the Shadow Realm will fare any better. That is an impossibility. By surrendering, they have irrevocably severed their own paths to immortality, forfeiting any chance of ascension. They have reduced themselves to mere chattel for the Shadow Realm. The denizens of the Shadow Realm will never permit their slaves to attain the heights of elders, whereas we, as free cultivators, still possess that potential. We are not slaves! For freedom, for our home, for our families, for our sect, for the Blood Sea Realm, and for the pursuit of longevity, we must wage war against the Shadow Realm! We must defeat them, repel them, and annihilate them!"

Zhao Hai's voice echoed across the entirety of the spirit array island like rolling thunder. Every disciple who heard his impassioned words felt a surge of fiery blood coursing through their veins, their hearts pounding with accelerated vigor. Their faces flushed, and a palpable killing intent radiated from their beings, yet their expressions were alight with fervent excitement.

Zhao Hai surveyed the disciples, his voice deepening as he declared, "Those gathered here are the cultivators of our Blood Slaughter Sect and the Giant Demon Sect. Our two sects have been steadfast allies since time immemorial, sharing a kinship in our unyielding spirits. We do not falter in the face of enemy strength, nor do we succumb to fear. Regardless of our adversaries, we will bravely draw our weapons and confront them. The numbers or might of our enemies concern us little; our sole focus is on their presence and their location. Now, all of you shall follow me into battle! For the Blood Sea cause, for home, for family, for the sect, for the Blood Sea Realm, for longevity, and for glory!"

"For freedom! For home! For family! For the Blood Sea Realm! For the sake of longevity! For honor!" The collective cry erupted, hands raised in unison. Their faces were already flushed crimson, their eyes ablaze with fervor, and the killing intent emanating from them was intensely concentrated. Never before had their spirits soared to such exhilarating heights!

“Let’s depart now!” Zhao Hai’s voice boomed. Following his command, the spiritual array island surged forward, and Zhao Hai descended from the heavens. At this precise moment, the Array Elder materialized beside him, his gaze fixed upon Zhao Hai with a complex swirl of emotions. “I now comprehend how you managed to elevate the Blood Slaughter Sect back to its paramount position within the Blood Sea Realm in such a condensed timeframe,” he declared, his voice deep. “This feat is uniquely yours; no other could accomplish it. You have bestowed upon these cultivators the two most vital elements they were lacking—honor and dignity. With these, they are driven to exert their utmost effort in all endeavors, performing every task to the pinnacle of their capabilities. Though intangible, honor and dignity are powerful forces. They are the catalysts that unlock a person’s greatest potential, aligning every heart and spirit towards a single direction. It is precisely because of these elements that the Blood Slaughter Sect achieved such a swift recovery. Had it not been for this, given its initial predicament, I fear it would have been annihilated long ago, or at the very least, never mended its shattered state.”

Zhao Hai regarded the Array Elder with a gentle smile. “What troubles you? You seem unusually talkative today, don’t you?” Zhao Hai hadn’t anticipated such a display of emotion from the Array Elder. After all, the success was his doing—he had reinstated the Blood Slaughter Sect’s honor and dignity, unleashing their dormant, extraordinary potential, which propelled them to their current standing. While ordinary individuals might overlook this, the Array Elder perceived it, a fact that Zhao Hai found rather surprising.

The Array Elder emitted a sigh. “Though I have slumbered for an extended period, since integrating with this entire island, certain memories have surfaced. When the Spirit Array Sect was tragically dismantled by an Almighty from the Upper Realm, a significant number of disciples, including formidable experts, managed to survive. Their circumstances were arguably far more favorable than those of your Blood Slaughter Sect. The Spirit Array Sect, even then, was no minor power; a multitude of adept cultivators endured, and ample resources remained. Yet, the Spirit Array Sect ultimately fell.” He explained further, “The architects of the Spirit Array Sect’s demise were not solely external forces; internal strife played a crucial role. Disagreements festered within the sect over succession for the Sect Master’s position. Subsequently, other sects united, launching a concerted assault. In that critical juncture, the disciples of the Spirit Array Sect lacked unity, rendering them vulnerable and easily vanquished by their adversaries. It is a profound tragedy. Had the Spirit Array Sect possessed an individual like you in its past, perhaps its destiny would have unfolded with starkly different, more prosperous results.”

Zhao Hai chuckled at the Array Master’s words. “The legacy of the Spirit Array Sect has endured. There is no need for you to dwell on such regrets. In truth, my timing was fortunate. The individuals I had gathered previously were originally my subordinates. Following the events of the Blood Slaughter Sect, they had no alternative but to remain loyal to me. This shared purpose is why our recovery was so rapid.”

The Array Elder sighed, shaking his head. “Easier said than done. I can only imagine the dire circumstances you faced initially. Had you made even a single misstep, you might not have attained this current position. However, let us set that aside for now. Let us focus on the present threat. Xiaohai, I possess a distinct premonition that the adversary we face this time is far from ordinary. Do you believe this current conflict bears any connection to the Shadow Realm’s recent large-scale operation?”

Zhao Hai was momentarily taken aback by the Array Elder’s pronouncement. He looked at the elder, a flicker of confusion in his eyes. “Elder Array, what exactly are you implying? Are you suggesting that the assault orchestrated by the Shadow Realm upon the Blood Sea Realm was a directive from higher powers in the Upper Realm? That seems improbable, does it not? If the powers of the Blood Sea Realm were truly acting under the behest of the Upper Realm, they would not have targeted the other major sects. Now that these other sects are also under attack, it contradicts the notion of a directive from the Upper Realm. Surely, they would not orchestrate an attack against their own?”

With a shake of his head, the array elder deeply stated, "It wasn't an order from a mighty figure of the upper realm. Do you truly believe you have no adversaries in the higher planes? The Shadow Realm is shrouded in mystery, but who can definitively say no one from it has ascended? If individuals from the Shadow Realm reached the upper realm, could they possibly oppose the established powers there? Should this indeed be a grand operation orchestrated by the Shadow Realm, would their ascended mighties collaborate with them? Consider this: the Shadow Realm's forces launch an assault on the Blood Sea Realm, while their powerful ascended beings in the upper realm engage and neutralize the Blood Sea Realm's protectors, preventing any reinforcement. Does that scenario seem plausible to you?"

Zhao Hai was momentarily stunned but quickly nodded, feeling as though a new avenue of thought had been unlocked. Elder Zhen's conjecture struck him as highly probable. He had long found it peculiar that the higher-realm figures of the Yin Yang Sect and Yin Ghost Sect had never exacted revenge after he had annihilated their organizations. Yao Jianhao had also mentioned that the elder from the Giant Demon Sect in the higher realm had been out of contact for an extended period. This implied these ascended powers were indeed preoccupied. Furthermore, the timing of the Shadow Realm's resurgence, coupled with these observations, made this possibility seem remarkably real.

Having ascended numerous times, Zhao Hai was acutely aware that no realm, regardless of its dimension, could be a true utopia. Conflict was an inherent constant. Therefore, it was nearly a certainty that the Shadow Realm possessed its own powerful entities in the upper realm. Otherwise, those who had ascended from the Shadow Realm would have directly intervened to obliterate it. Yet, the Shadow Realm persisted, seemingly more formidable than the Blood Sea Realm. This could only signify one thing: the Shadow Realm, too, was shielded in the upper realm, protected by its own ascended mighties.

A lengthy sigh of relief escaped Zhao Hai. "You are absolutely correct. It appears the Shadow Realm has invested considerable effort this time. This suggests their current offensive is far more intricate than initially perceived. The adversaries we face are more formidable than we anticipated, demanding our utmost caution. I have consistently suspected that the grey fog employed by the Shadow Realm is a unique celestial artifact. Indeed, the previous assault by the coalition of the six major sects on the Shadow Realm indirectly confirmed this, given the sheer, expansive territory covered by the grey fog. If they truly commence their attack, I fear I will have to rely on your assistance, Elder Array."

The formation elder couldn't suppress a smile at Zhao Hai's words. "Naturally, that is not an issue. However, you mentioned earlier that you wished for me to possess a weapon. Should we not address that requirement now?"