Crossing the wilderness to survive, starting with a broken kitchen knife.

After walking around the villa, Zhang Shi and the other three sat on the sofa to discuss the subsequent plans for the island.

"We've stabilized now, but we still need to continue recruiting soldiers. I suggest setting up the barracks directly at the island's landing point, with the soldiers stationed nearby during normal times."

Zhang Shi nodded, agreeing with Ge Dalong's suggestion. Now that they finally had an isolated environment, it would be a waste of this hard-earned opportunity if they didn't focus on developing themselves.

"There are quite a few resource points on the island. If you have time, you can take people to collect them. We also need to continue the production of gunpowder. Let Gong Yi use it freely and provide him with any resources he needs. Try to increase the lethality of the weapon by one level. Otherwise, it will be too weak to face these high-level monsters."

Everyone worked out a general plan, then dispersed and began to work on the work at hand.

Zhang Shi placed various mineral resources on the hillside in the center of the island, hoping that by accumulating them in large quantities, the craftsmen would be able to upgrade quickly and unlock higher-level forging materials.

Zhao Feng, on the other hand, was busy with his fishing and hunting business. In the early days of the Wild World, he had gotten through his novice period without any setbacks, relying on a fishing rod and a small river. Fishing and hunting were now easy for Zhao Feng, who had a boat and the sea.

Zhao Feng first began constructing a harbor on the island's north shore, then commissioned craftsmen to mass-produce fishing nets. Because the ark was too large to be easily navigated, he surveyed the market, hoping to purchase several existing fishing boats. However, he was shocked to discover that any watercraft was unavailable, with even a small wooden canoe fetching exorbitant prices.

Zhao Feng had no choice but to give up and try his luck at the research center. Unexpectedly, there was a craftsman who could really make a fishing boat, but it would take a lot of time. Zhao Feng's fishing and hunting career had to be put on hold temporarily until all the tools were complete.

Wu Qing had long since taken a fancy to the garden outside the villa. She even placed a Shennongjia tree directly in the center of the garden, with giant sunflowers guarding it, while she began pruning with a pair of scissors. Thanks to the blessing of the Shennongjia tree and the nourishment of spiritual energy, the plants in the garden grew rapidly, developing a hint of spirituality. The air around the entire sanctuary was filled with a faint grassy fragrance, and a deep breath could even be invigorating.

Ge Dalong built a small outpost around the mysterious stone tablet. This was one of the entrances to the mysterious realm. He was worried about accidents and monsters being teleported out to cause damage, so he arranged for soldiers to guard it. The shifts were continuous 24 hours a day, and any unusual movements would be notified to him immediately.

Over time, Zhang Shi's island prospered, brimming with life and vitality. The establishment of the barracks made the recruitment and training of soldiers more systematic. Under the guidance of veterans, the new recruits quickly adapted to island life and began rigorous military training. Their presence provided a solid foundation for the island's security.

In the ore resource area, miners and craftsmen toiled day and night, their skills constantly improving as the ore piled up. Finally, after a week of hard work (Zhang Shi signs in), they successfully unlocked a higher-level forging material—forged steel, providing a more solid foundation for weapon manufacturing.

Gong Yi also made a breakthrough in gunpowder production. He developed a new type of explosive that was far more powerful than before, making everyone full of confidence in the upcoming battle.

Zhao Feng's fishing and hunting ventures finally saw a turnaround. Thanks to the hard work of his craftsmen, several brand-new fishing boats were successfully launched. Zhao Feng frequently led a team out to sea, always returning with a bountiful harvest. Fresh fish not only satisfied the needs of the island's soldiers but also became a vital commodity in their trade with the outside world. Furthermore, Zhao Feng explored the seas for other resources, opening up new avenues for the island's development.

Wu Qing's efforts in the garden have yielded remarkable results. Under her meticulous care, the plants have flourished, and the air is filled with a richer, herbal fragrance. The presence of Shennongjia has imbued the garden's plants with spirituality, with rare flowers and herbs beginning to take root and sprout. Wu Qing also uses these plants to create herbal ointments and essential oils, providing additional benefits for the island's residents.

Ge Dalong kept a constant eye on the mysterious stone tablet. Every three days, he led a team of soldiers into the dungeon to inspect it, keeping a close eye on any movement. However, as time passed, the stone tablet showed no signs of abnormality. However, Ge Dalong remained vigilant, training his troops while maintaining a high level of alertness.

Under the leadership of the four, the soldiers on the island worked together and soon reached 800 people. They contributed their own strength to the development of the island, not only improving living conditions, but also gradually establishing the rudiments of civilization and order. In this isolated environment, they found their own way of life and ways of dealing with the world.

However, just as the island was gradually prospering, a sudden crisis broke the tranquility. A huge sea monster suddenly appeared in the waters near the island, roaring and rushing towards the island, as if it wanted to destroy everything here.

It was a giant octopus with countless tentacles. Zhao Feng had noticed something amiss from afar when he first set out to sea and quickly returned. Sure enough, the sea beast followed Zhao Feng directly to the back of the island, several huge tentacles wriggling in the water, a pair of small eyes peeking out of the water, staring intently at the harbor.

Faced with the sudden appearance of the giant octopus sea monster, Zhang Shi and his men quickly gathered all their soldiers and prepared to fight. They knew that the appearance of this sea monster was no accident and was likely attracted by some aura or resource on the island. It was likely similar to the situation on the Ark, drawn in by spiritual energy.

However, spiritual energy has many benefits, and the physical fitness of everyone on the island is constantly improving under the nourishment of spiritual energy. Zhang Shi has not given up the idea of ​​spiritual energy. Therefore, they must go all out to defend their homes.

Ge Dalong immediately ordered his soldiers to move new explosives and heavy weapons to the beach, preparing for a long-range attack on the sea monster. He knew that the beast's massive size would put them at a disadvantage in close combat. He also ordered his soldiers to prepare several small boats in case of emergency.

Zhang Shi and Zhao Feng had already set up massive cannons along the coastline. These cannons were crafted from a new type of forged steel, with array patterns engraved on their interiors. Each shot triggered a surge of magical energy, making it easy to deal with a monster this large.

Wu Qing also brought the giant sunflower with her in case of emergency. If the sea beast really broke through, they would still have a second line of defense to slow down its invasion.