Fantasy: Immortality Begins with Absorbing Demons

Chapter 571 Schemes (Part 3)

"Ah."

Han Yi remained calm, nodded slightly in response to the disciples, and walked to the front of the courtyard.

"Yaohui, come here for a second."

“Yes, Master.” Tao Yaohui bowed in return, his attitude serious.

Meng Ren had previously mentioned that he wanted to open a martial arts school as a means to protect himself during times of chaos.

Han Yi and Tao Qingtang felt that his idea was good, and they contributed money and effort, giving it their full support.

With no shortage of reputation, resources, or strength, Meng Ren's martial arts school flourished in less than a year, attracting a flood of applicants. The world was in turmoil; Yunzhou was on the verge of chaos.

This viewpoint is not only shared by Han Yi and other high-ranking individuals.

Even ordinary people gradually began to realize the undercurrents beneath the seemingly calm surface of Yunzhou.

In chaotic times, practicing martial arts is the best way to combat disasters.

Therefore, even though Meng Ren's martial arts school occupies a considerable area, it still lacks sufficient space to accommodate the large number of enthusiastic students who have signed up.

Left with no other choice, Han Yi had to build another training ground and select the disciples from Meng Ren's side who had made initial progress in their training to continue their education.

As his only disciple, Tao Yaohui naturally became the senior disciple of everyone at the martial arts school.

Han Yi's decision to locate the site at Qiyun Mountain was also based on his own considerations. Firstly, it was his territory, making the supply of various resources and daily management more convenient.

Secondly, behind Qiyun Mountain lies the continuous Black Miasma Mountain Range, teeming with demonic beasts and difficult to traverse, which allows many disciples to easily enter the mountain range and hone their martial arts skills.

Thirdly, being close by means he can come over often to check on things, make an appearance, and demonstrate his presence. After all, these people will be part of his team in the future, and it wouldn't do if he hadn't even met them.

"Yaohui, how's your Wild Goose Formation technique coming along?" Sitting in the main seat, Han Yi leisurely took a sip of tea.

"Reporting to Master, I recently entered the fifth level, and my body's energy and blood are much stronger than before," Tao Yaohui replied in a measured tone.

The Wild Goose Formation Technique is a set of martial arts skills that Han Yi tailored for Tao Yaohui based on his physical characteristics.

Tao Yaohui lacked natural talent, was too old to start practicing martial arts, had poor physical constitution, and insufficient comprehension. His only redeeming quality was that he had abundant qi and blood and strong willpower.

The Wild Goose Formation Technique is derived from the saying "Wild geese fly a thousand miles without regret." The principle is simple: it uses abundant resources to cleanse and regulate the entire body, improving muscles, bones, and physique.

Each breakthrough consumes twice as many resources as the previous one, and the process is extremely painful.

According to Han Yi's estimation, as long as one cultivates to the seventh level, one will naturally break through the shackles of the Martial Master and enter the Martial Master level.

However, this kind of martial art is not something that ordinary people can afford to learn.

Tao Yaohui was able to reach the fifth level in just a few years because her sister Tao Qingtang supported her with the resources of an entire business, and with Han Yi's careful guidance.

"Hmm, not bad, pretty much what I expected." Han Yi nodded. "How are those outstanding people you mentioned last time doing now?"

“Xu Chui seems to have a talent for swordsmanship; he has already mastered the fourth level of the ‘Autumn Wind Sword Technique.’ Dai An’s ‘Great Vajra Palm’ has also reached the fifth level…” Tao Yaohui named several names.

Although the martial arts these people practiced had rough names, they were actually carefully selected by Han Yi and were extremely well-suited to their physical conditions.

"Alright, it's almost winter now. In a few days, your Uncle Qu Qiao will be taking his Xuanwu Hall men to clear out the monsters in the Fujun Mountains. You should take a few of them there so they can see some blood and broaden their horizons," Han Yi instructed.

Raise an army for a thousand days, use it for a while.

The purpose of cultivating these disciples with impeccable backgrounds and clear identities is simply to build one's own faction, isn't it?

Han Yi had his own plan for this.

The martial arts school on Meng Ren's side served as an initial screening, selecting a group of disciples with clean backgrounds and outstanding talent, and then sending them to him. Here, through handling various troubles, large and small, within Qiyun Mountain, he would conduct another selection based on their character, qualities, talent, and strength.

Ultimately, the one who stands out will be considered a truly trustworthy member of our group.

If possible, Han Yi wouldn't mind replacing all the important positions within Qiyun Mountain with his own people.

"I will do whatever Master says." Tao Yaohui nodded.

Looking at Tao Yaohui, who spoke with composure and maintained a proper attitude, Han Yi felt a sense of emotion.

I remember when we first met, he was a mischievous and lively little kid who was always asking to go home and have his sister carry him.

In just one or two years, Tao Yaohui has grown into a much more mature young man who can stand on his own and share the burden.

The changes were so dramatic that Han Yi couldn't help but gasp in astonishment.

"By the way, Yaohui, have you heard about the new policies recently?" he suddenly asked.

“My older sister has mentioned it. She said that the government is establishing schools, providing education, and allowing school-age children to attend official schools, etc. I think it’s a good thing,” Tao Yaohui answered honestly.

"Um…..."

Han Yi fell into deep thought.

Unlike the few who stand at the top of the sect, Tao Yaohui mostly interacts with ordinary people on a daily basis.

If he thinks the new policy is good, then most people in Huayang City will surely support it as well.

This means that the new autumn policy of killing off the enemy and the reform of the government army are inevitable, an unstoppable trend.

Having seen two lifetimes, he knew that no matter where it was, as long as there was support from the majority of the lower and middle classes, any policy would eventually be implemented.

Therefore, he needs to prepare in advance for the upcoming changes...

Gaa…

A flock of geese happened to pass by at that moment, their calls clear and melodious.

Han Yi gazed at the sky outside the window, reminiscing about his days in Anyan City.

Scenes kept flashing through his mind.

Li Feng, Pan Sheng, Bai Ye, Qian Xue... I wonder if they are doing well, or if they are still around.

He suddenly had an urge to go back to Pingzhou and see what was going on.

But he knew that he was not strong enough at the moment, and without the guidance of Elder Wang and his group, the journey would be extremely risky.

Even if we go back, what can we do?

Faced with the increasingly powerful demon army, even if he wanted to do something, he couldn't.

'When I'm stronger and more powerful, at least enough to deal with most demons, then I'll go back and take a look...' Han Yi thought to himself.

In fact, long before he left Pingzhou, he had given up hope for the survival of his relatives and friends.

Looking back now, it just evokes memories and a touch of sadness.

Turning his gaze away, Han Yi turned to Tao Yaohui.

Tao Yaohui remained silent, standing quietly to the side and waiting.

After some time, Han Yi came to his senses and gave Tao Yaohui an apologetic smile: "I was thinking about something just now, let's go."

He led the way out of the room and into the central courtyard.

"In martial arts training, one must first train the mind. With a firm will, success will be achieved... Refining the skin, bones, and blood is internal strengthening—strengthening the spirit, the blood and energy, and the will. With a strong will, one can comprehend the fundamentals of visualization..."

Han Yi casually gave a few pointers to the disciples, shared some of his own insights and experiences, and then hurriedly left.

He needs to find someone to discuss future plans...

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late at night.

Outside the Green Robe Alliance, a tall figure slowly emerged.

Fang Jiulian stood on the high ground, gazing intently at the towering ancient trees, the verdant treehouses, and the exquisite pavilions on the emerald pool in the middle.

"This is the Green-Clad Alliance headquarters? It's quite beautiful..."

"Brother, what should we do..." Fang Huan asked softly.

“No problem…we’ll just use cannons to mow down the ground…” Fang Jiulian revealed a cruel look.

Behind him, squads of soldiers pushed cannons, continuously feeding huge cannonballs into the breech.

"Wouldn't this cause too much of a commotion..." Fang Huan couldn't help but ask.

"A big commotion..." Fang Jiulian grinned maliciously, "That's exactly what I want!"

He suddenly slashed his arm down.

Bang!

Bang bang! !

Bang bang bang! ! !

Countless black shells suddenly appeared above the Green Clothes Alliance headquarters, their bright flames trailing behind them as dazzling as shooting stars.

"I want them to know that this is the consequence of going against the government troops!"

Fang Jiulian stood with his back to him and his arms outstretched.

Under the impact of the enormous energy, dust billowed dozens of meters into the sky, followed by a massive fire that ignited numerous buildings.

The entire Green Clad Alliance was located deep in the forest, and most of it was built with wood. Once the fire was ignited, it was instantly unstoppable.

Thump thump thump thump...

Within the Green Robe Alliance, urgent alarms and drumbeats suddenly rang out.

The sounds of panicked screams and hurried footsteps echoed throughout the area.

Before they could react, another wave of artillery fire came crashing down.

Under the cannons, all beings are equal.

Regardless of their status or social standing, they were all reduced to mutilated limbs.

"Who dares to attack the Green Robe Alliance!"

Several green figures shot into the sky and rushed towards Fang Jiulian's location.

Clearly, the experts within the Green Robe Alliance reacted quickly and located the attackers.

However, before they could even get close, they were shot down in succession by squads of crossbowmen surrounding Fang Jiulian, their fates unknown.

"Continue!" He waved his hand again, and the soldiers behind him continued to load cannonballs.

The cannons fired again, like a waterfall cascading down, flowing endlessly.

"Green Shadows and Floating Duckweed - Imperial!"

However, a furious female voice rang out.

In an instant, a dark green barrier appeared above the Green Alliance headquarters in the night, with runes flowing and turning on it.

All the shells landed on the barrier and disappeared without a trace, as if they had sunk into the sea with a soft "plop".

"Interesting, interesting, finally it's not so boring." Fang Jiulian's eyes lit up.

"If you satisfy me, I might consider sparing your lives!" he laughed wildly, then leaped forward.

He flew towards the green barrier below like a bomb.

Click...

The green barrier trembled, and the runes immediately stopped functioning.

A huge crack slowly appeared.

Click, click, click!

Subsequently, cracks continued to spread, and the green barrier shattered like a mirror.

puff!

The moment the barrier was forcibly shattered, Qiu Xiaoxiao below spat out a mouthful of blood, flew backward dozens of meters, and left a long scorch mark on the ground.

Bang! ! !

Immediately afterwards, a large crater several meters wide was smashed into the ground in front of the pavilion.

"That's it? It seems you won't even be able to leave behind a complete corpse..." Fang Jiulian slowly stood up from the pit, looking in Qiu Xiaoxiao's direction, his eyes filled with undisguised disappointment.