Sage of Humanity-Chapter 1657 - 1655: Settling the Xianyuan Guard

From a distance, the entire Lotus Land appears as a gigantic five-color lotus flower, with each petal blooming delicately and the entire structure equivalent to the size of a city.

Such a Lotus Land could easily accommodate several thousand members of the Soul Race without any issue.

As Lih Shang descended upon this Lotus Land, Lu Ye couldn't help but feel invigorated.

Upon first entering the Soul Race ancestral land, he sensed a unique energy flow within the peculiar space, an energy that could strengthen Soul Power. In such an environment, a cultivator's Soul Power would surely experience tremendous growth and nourishment.

Upon arriving at this Lotus Land, Lu Ye discovered that its environment was even more advantageous, far beyond what ordinary places could offer.

No wonder the Lotus Lands were considered sacred cultivation grounds by the Soul Race.

Lih Shang cheerfully arrived at the center of the lotus blossom, took out the Five-Color Command Token given to her by Hun Que, and tossed it forward. The Token transformed into a stream of light, disappearing into the heart of the flower. At the same time, the entire Lotus Land trembled lightly, as if an invisible transformation had occurred.

Lu Ye didn't notice anything initially, but all Soul Race members could sense that this five-color Lotus Land now had a rightful owner from today onwards.

She then took out the orb that was the Million Souls Banner, channeling her Soul Power into it.

Lu Ye, too, adopted a solemn expression as he stood by her side.

As Lih Shang's Soul Power surged, the orb began transforming, slowly melting, but as it melted, silhouettes gradually emerged from it.

These were the soul bodies of Xianyuan City.

City Lord Zhang Zishan was the first to appear. For some time now, he and the soul bodies of Xianyuan City had been residing within the Million Souls Banner, unaware of events in the outside world. However, since Lu Ye and Lih Shang had informed him beforehand, he already had some assumptions upon appearing.

Turning to observe his surroundings and sensing the peculiar environment, Zhang Zishan's eyes brightened.

"City Lord!" Lu Ye stepped forward to show his respect.

"Is this the ancestral land of the Soul Race?" Zhang Zishan inquired.

Lu Ye nodded: "Indeed, it is the ancestral land of the Soul Race, a truly unique place."

Zhang Zishan silently felt the surroundings for a moment, and remarked with emotion: "It truly is unique. I can sense that living here is much better than resting in the soul pool."

The soul pool, essentially a confluence of Soul Cleansing Water, is considered a treasure that replenishes Psyche Force. Even while resting within it, soul bodies gradually consume Soul Cleansing Water. If one is carelessly slain and resurrected, the consumption is even greater.

The greatest issue the Xianyuan Guard faced back then was the potential depletion of the soul pool, which would lead to their souls dispersing.

That was why Zhang Zishan initially disallowed Lu Ye from taking too much Soul Cleansing Water, as it was integral to the survival of the Xianyuan Guard.

The Soul Race ancestral land is not a soul pool, yet it surpasses one by far.

The Lotus Land is brimming with mysterious energy that can nourish Psyche Force. In such a location, the Xianyuan Guard no longer needs to slumber.

As the two conversed, one Xianyuan Guard after another manifested.

Lu Ye saw many familiar faces.

The Butcher, the Scholar, the Gambler Liu Sanbao, the red-clad Hong Yue, and Xi Wanying with her pipa, exuding a fragile charm...

Every soul body expressed surprise, taking in their surroundings with a sense of newfound life.

Lu Ye exhaled deeply.

After resolving the underground insect hive issue within the Nine Provinces, the Xianyuan Guard remained a concern for Lu Ye. The predecessors contributed greatly to the Nine Provinces, and as their successors, it was not enough to merely remember their deeds; it was also crucial to settle them properly within his abilities.

The blood of the predecessors must not have been shed in vain, and their sacrifices should not be forgotten.

Yet, Lu Ye had struggled with how to settle the Xianyuan Guard until he met Lih Shang at the All Phenomena Merchants Guild's auction.

Now, today, a secure and appropriate place has finally been found for these predecessors.

As a descendant, Lu Ye felt proud not to have disappointed these predecessors, ensuring they would not be forgotten in the river of history.

A moment later, all the Xianyuan Guard had emerged.

Not only the Xianyuan Guard, but also some unfortunate souls…

These individuals had once trained on the Unparalleled Continent but were slain by Sun Ying and others from the Qingli Dao World. Their souls were collected into the Million Souls Banner and have now appeared here as well.

However, the number of these unfortunate souls was much smaller compared to the Xianyuan Guard.

"City Lord, from now on, you will live here. Fellow Daoist Lih Shang will take care of you." Lu Ye spoke up.

Zhang Zishan looked towards Lih Shang and bowed deeply: "Thank you, Fellow Daoist."

Lih Shang smiled: "From today onwards, we are kin, no need to be formal."

The soul bodies of Xianyuan City would now be her retinue. Despite the current limited strength of the Xianyuan Guard, mostly at the level of the Divine Sea, their experiences far surpassed those of ordinary Soul Race members.

What they had been lacking before was suitable living conditions and cultivation techniques. Now they had both, and Lih Shang had a hunch that these Xianyuan Guard members would achieve considerable success in the future.

Besides, she also had a Sacred Beast!

Honestly, Lih Shang was a bit puzzled why the Clan Leader didn't take the Sacred Beast back with them because bringing the Sacred Beast back was supposed to be a significant event for the Soul Race. Yet, the Clan Leader only took a brief look before leaving, not only without taking the Sacred Beast but without even mentioning it.

Ultimately, however, this was beneficial for her.

"Fellow Daoist, what should we do now?" Zhang Zishan asked, and the other Xianyuan Guards were also looking on eagerly, feeling somewhat bewildered upon suddenly arriving in a new environment.

Lih Shang thought for a moment and said, "Then go find a place to stay."

"A place to stay..." Zhang Zishan looked around, somewhat puzzled. In such a place, there weren't even houses to live in. Did they have to build one from scratch?

Lih Shang smiled slightly, "Find a suitable and comfortable place for yourself and immerse your mind to communicate with the Lotus Land!"

Zhang Zishan turned to look at Lu Ye, who shook his head, indicating that he didn't know.

But since Lih Shang had said so, there must be some reason for it.

So, the Xianyuan Guards dispersed, while Yiyi, along with Amber, started strolling around this Lotus Land.

The environment of the entire Lotus Land wasn't much different, and Yiyi didn't have any particular demands, so she quickly chose a spot.

Then, according to what Lih Shang said, she immersed her mind to communicate with the Lotus Land.

Lu Ye stood quietly watching from the side.

However, his expression soon became subtle because, a moment ago, Yiyi was still under his watchful eye, but suddenly Yiyi disappeared.

She vanished without any warning.

Amber couldn't help but widen her tiger eyes and roared at Lu Ye.

Where's Yiyi? Where did such a big Yiyi go?

Just then, at the spot where Yiyi disappeared, her little head suddenly popped out, waving to Lu Ye and Amber, saying, "Come in quickly!"

Amber quickly leaped towards her, and Lu Ye also stepped forward towards that direction.

The next moment, it was like breaking through an invisible barrier, and once they steadied themselves, the surrounding environment had already changed.

This was a misty space, and just in terms of environmental feedback, it wasn't much different from standing on the Lotus Land, except it offered a lot of privacy assurance.

Relating to what Lih Shang had said earlier, Lu Ye immediately understood. The Soul Race living on Lotus Land didn't actually live on the surface of those petals. They could have a small space inside the Lotus Land, which undoubtedly was the true home of the Soul Race.

The misty space wasn't too big but not small either. Lu Ye released his Mental Consciousness, sensing that this space was about several hundred meters in radius.

For Yiyi and Amber alone to live here, it was definitely more than enough.

As for how to decorate her home, that was something Yiyi needed to consider. Of course, she didn't need to decorate it; if it was just for cultivation, having a space of her own was enough.

Yiyi explored her little home, with Amber following happily behind her, while Lu Ye watched silently.

The situation with the Soul Race here was a bit different from what he had expected.

He thought that bringing back Amber, this Sacred Beast, would definitely cause a huge stir among the Soul Race, but in fact, after Lih Shang returned, only the Soul Race Patriarch appeared, and he didn't seem to pay much attention to Amber, even giving Lih Shang a Five-Color Command Token to occupy a five-color Lotus Land.

As for himself, the outsider, the Patriarch also seemed indifferent.

According to Lih Shang, a flesh body cannot enter this space, with the exception of Sacred Beasts like Amber.

Lu Ye didn't know why he could come in, but it seemed to be related to the abnormal reaction of the Talent Tree at that time.

He had always been hesitant to let Yiyi bring Amber to the Soul Race ancestral land, only for fear that if Yiyi was bullied without him around, there would be no one to stand up for her.

But now it seemed that there was not much strife among the Soul Race here, and the entire Soul Race ancestral land exuded an atmosphere of peace and tranquility.

Moreover, this place was indeed suitable for the growth of soul bodies!

With Lih Shang's care, and the Xianyuan Guards could mutually support each other with her.

Lu Ye sighed in his heart, if this was Yiyi's opportunity, it seemed it wouldn't be right for him to obstruct it.

"Yiyi!" Lu Ye called out.

Yiyi quickly ran over to Lu Ye, "What's up?"

"Take this." Lu Ye took out a storage ring and handed it to her.

Yiyi took it, puzzled, and after a quick check, she looked up at Lu Ye with emotion, "I knew you were lying to me before."

There was nothing else in the storage ring, only psyche refinement pills, and all were supreme-grade!

Hua Ci and Shui Yuan had always been using the pill gourd to refine Treasure Body Pills and psyche refinement pills, and Yiyi naturally knew about it; she was one of the few who knew about the existence of the pill gourd.

Judging from the quantity of these supreme-grade psyche refinement pills, it was obvious that Lu Ye had taken all the elixir pills refined by Hua Ci and Shui Yuan.

Saying he wouldn't allow her to go to the Soul Race ancestral land, if he truly didn't, how could he have prepared all these things beforehand?

It was like a parent not allowing a child to venture out alone, saying out loud they wouldn't allow it, but when the child sets out, they would still pack a lot of good things in their luggage, wishing they could give them everything they have.

Lu Ye had an expression that seemed to say he couldn't help it, and he seriously said, "You can stay here, but you must behave yourself, listen to Sister Lih Shang more, and don't cause trouble!"

Yiyi nodded her head like a pecking chicken; speaking of which, she was not the type to cause trouble.