Chapter 392: The Reason

Chapter 392: The Reason

What if Dong Fang Ji wasn't here?

The Demi-Gods present fell silent, not daring to speak further.

As it turned out, if Dong Fang Ji wasn't present, they could only execute the Great Migration Plan. Even if Fang Hai broke through, it wouldn't be enough to stop the massive army of the Ten Thousand Devils Civilization.

Of course, many Demi-Gods like Li Yuan and Xue Long still had numerous questions.

Logically, with Dong Fang Ji's displayed strength, how could Sha Kun Demi-God's Law Perception reaching the False Deity Level make a difference?

As long as Dong Fang Ji was present, logically, the Seven Stars Civilization would be as stable as Mount Tai.

Even if Sha Kun Demi-God eventually broke through to become a False Deity, the Ten Thousand Devils Civilization already had three False Deities. Adding one more wouldn't significantly impact the overall situation. Why was it necessary to set up this plan?

Many Demi-Gods were puzzled.

However, judging from the final outcome, only three Demi-Gods from their side had fallen, while the Ten Thousand Devils Civilization lost over seven hundred Demi-Gods, including a powerful Demi-God with the potential to become a False Deity... This casualty rate was enough to prove the correctness of Dong Fang Ji's decision.

In war, who wouldn't die?

Now, the remaining Demi-Gods of the Ten Thousand Devils Civilization were probably only around three hundred, and their overall strength was relatively weak. They no longer had the conditions to wage war against the Seven Stars Civilization.

Although the Ten Thousand Devils Civilization would continuously give birth to powerful individuals from various Life Planets, it would take at least a few hundred years to recover to their peak state of over a thousand Demi-Gods.

"Good."

"The war is over, but the massive Flying Heaven invasion by the Ten Thousand Devils Civilization has caused considerable damage to various major planets... All Demi-Gods, return first and carry out various appeasement tasks." Dong Fang Ji said.

"Yes, we will do as you say," the numerous Demi-Gods replied respectfully, most of them holding different positions.

"Fang Hai, order the Demi-Gods who came from various planets to return to their original planets," Dong Fang Ji instructed.

"Yes, I'll give the order immediately," Fang Hai nodded repeatedly.

"For the fallen Yan Cheng Demi-God, Qing He Demi-God, and Feng Hu Demi-God, record their merits and engrave their names in the Seven Stars Hall. Hold memorial activities within the civilization... Provide compensation to their families, clans, and even close disciples," Dong Fang Ji turned to Fang Hai, "Anyone who dares to covet their treasures will face merciless punishment."

"Understood," Fang Hai said solemnly.

Within the Seven Stars Civilization, those who made significant contributions or sacrifices during the civilization's rise will have their names inscribed in the Seven Stars Hall, receiving worship from the entire civilization, never to be forgotten.

Dong Fang Ji's final words were undoubtedly a warning to the Demi-Gods present.

"Fang Hai, Li Yuan, Liu Bing, and Lant Halfgod, stay... The rest of you may leave," Dong Fang Ji said.

...

The numerous Demi-Gods dispersed, and the massive Source Power Array that enveloped the heavens and earth slowly retracted.

Outside the Star World Passage, only a few figures remained.

"Teacher, what happened when you fell before? When did you return from the Nine Mountains World?" Fang Hai couldn't help but ask.

Li Yuan and Lant Halfgod also looked at Dong Fang Ji curiously.

"I knew you would ask," Dong Fang Ji said, "Actually, I returned to Flying Star a year ago."

"But at that time, even if I had returned, I didn't reveal myself," Dong Fang Ji explained.

"Master." A shadow appeared beside Dong Fang Ji, resembling the form of the old man Yun.

Utmost respect.

A year ago?

Those present were surprised, especially Li Yuan.

Because the Lan Tie Star crisis had occurred only half a year ago.

"In other words, Alliance Leader, you returned to Flying Star just half a year after leaving for the Nine Mountains World?" Li Yuan asked in a low voice.

"Mhm." Dong Fang Ji nodded, "Li Yuan, I know what you're thinking. During the Lan Tie Star crisis, I was indeed within the civilization... To be precise, I arrived at Lan Tie Star within a few days."

"But you didn't take action," Li Yuan blurted out.

The Lan Tie Star crisis resulted in the deaths of hundreds of Flying Heaven Warriors and billions of civilians!

If Dong Fang Ji had intervened, the losses would have undoubtedly been significantly reduced.

"It was just a Flying Heaven invasion. Why would I need to take action?" Dong Fang Ji shook his head, "When you were fighting those three Demi-God Early Stage, I was secretly observing the situation?"

"In the end, you performed well and won against them."

"I naturally wouldn't take action or reveal my existence. I merely observed everything," Dong Fang Ji said softly.

Li Yuan's heart trembled.

He understood Dong Fang Ji's intention. If the Alien Race Demi-Gods were slaughtering on a large scale on Lan Tie Star, Dong Fang Ji would intervene to stop them... But for weaker Alien Race invasions, like the Flying Heaven or lower, as long as they didn't cause significant damage, he wouldn't pay attention.

Even if many people died in these disasters, Dong Fang Ji wouldn't take action.

"Tempering!"

"A strong individual needs to temper themselves through life and death situations to grow," Dong Fang Ji said, "A civilization is the same. The Seven Stars Civilization isn't just mine or ours... It's composed of tens of billions of people."

"If I eliminate all crises..."

"Countless ordinary people will only become comfortable. Why didn't I let you completely eliminate the First Rank Star Worlds and Second Rank Star Worlds? Why didn't I let Li Yuan go and eliminate them all?" Dong Fang Ji said calmly, "By creating a certain level of crisis within the civilization, ordinary people will have the motivation to strive upward."

"If everyone lives in comfort, the number of people willing to cultivate diligently will greatly decrease," Dong Fang Ji said, "The Lan Tie Star crisis... In my opinion, it's just a minor tempering process in the civilization's growth."

Li Yuan and Fang Hai fell silent.

They were the next generation leaders of the civilization chosen by Dong Fang Ji, and his words deeply moved them.

"Teacher, what about the plan you set up?" Fang Hai asked.

"The time for my departure is approaching," Dong Fang Ji sighed.

Departure?

Li Yuan and Lant Halfgod were surprised, except for Fang Hai, who seemed to have expected it.

"Fang Hai broke through to become a Demi-God and successfully returned from the Nine Leaves World."

"Adding you, Li Yuan," Dong Fang Ji said, "This assures me that even if I'm not here, the entire civilization won't be completely destroyed."

"Therefore, I set out for the Nine Mountains World. Everything went as I expected, very smoothly, so I accomplished my mission in just half a year, almost without any danger." Dong Fang Ji's gaze swept over the few people, "Only one thing exceeded my expectations... Three years."

"I can't reveal the specifics."

"But the time I can stay within the civilization is at most three years. After that, I must leave the Mundane Domain and won't be able to return for an extremely long time," Dong Fang Ji said.

"Are you going to the Divine Realm?" Li Yuan asked.

"The specific reason, you'll understand when you go to the Nine Mountains World.

Dong Fang Ji stood firm.

Li Yuan did not ask further.

It seemed that Dong Fang Ji had made a corresponding Law Vow, and many things could not be spoken of directly.

"This is also the reason why I have not appeared."

"In my plan, I will let the two of you undergo more Tempering for two years. Before I truly leave, I will completely hand over the power of the civilization to you." Dong Fang Ji looked at Fang Hai and Li Yuan.

Li Yuan suddenly realized.

Today, Dong Fang Ji, the Alliance Leader, had been emphasizing 'If I am not here', and this was probably the reason.

It was not that Dong Fang Ji did not care about the Seven Stars Civilization.

But the time he had left was only three years.

"Initially, I did not plan to take action against the Ten Thousand Devils Civilization either." Dong Fang Ji shook his head, "I cannot break through to the False Deity Level... My strength is also insufficient to kill those few False Deities. Even if I kill some Demi-Gods, it won't make much difference."

"Moreover, I originally intended to let the Ten Thousand Devils Civilization serve as your sharpening stone." Dong Fang Ji said, "Knowing that I will soon leave, so this time in the Nine Mountains World, I specifically brought back some trump cards."

"The Essence Energy Battle Array, forty Peak Demi-God Puppets, were left by me before, but I never told too many people."

"This time, returning from the Nine Mountains World, I have brought back three puppets with False Deity-level strength." Dong Fang Ji said, "I have left one each in Flying Star, Tianhai Star, and Blue Star as my final trump card."

"In secret, I have let Xiao Yun take control of the puppets." Dong Fang Ji pointed to the nearby Yun Lao (Chapter 377).

The few people present were all shocked.

False Deity-level puppets?

"Pervert! Pervert!" Liu Bing's voice echoed in Li Yuan's mind, "Big Brother, your Alliance Leader is a pervert. Even if they are Peak False Deity experts, with all their wealth, it would be difficult to exchange for a single False Deity-level puppet... The Nine Mountains World must contain countless treasures. Is it your Alliance Leader's backyard?"

Li Yuan was also amazed in his heart.

He had a keen eye and understood the value of a Peak False Deity-level puppet.

Puppets of this level were usually bestowed by True Deities to their close friends and disciples for 'Dao Protection'.

As for Dong Fang Ji, the Alliance Leader? He took out three at once, what a bold move.

"With the Essence Energy Battle Array and these puppets for protection, under normal circumstances, even if I am not here, the invasion of the Ten Thousand Devils Civilization's army will not shake the civilization." Dong Fang Ji said, "As long as ten more years pass, the two of you will grow, and everything will be truly stable."

Several people nodded, Dong Fang Ji had considered everything very thoughtfully.

"But human calculations cannot compare to heavenly calculations." Dong Fang Ji shook his head, "MS two months ago, I coincidentally learned of a matter. Sha Kun Demi-God's Law Perception has reached the False Deity Level... The timing of Sha Kun Demi-God's breakthrough is very coincidental... This is probably fate, and I am also helpless."

"This made me reconsider."

Everyone listened.

"Once I leave in two years, if Sha Kun Demi-God leads the Ten Thousand Devils Civilization's army to invade... Can you stop them?" Dong Fang Ji sighed, "At that time, Fang Hai, you had not yet broken through."

"I have disappointed the teacher." Fang Hai said.

Before this Flying Star Great War, apart from the numerous puppets and the grand array, Fang Hai only possessed Peak Demi-God strength.

In the end, Fang Hai broke through during the life-and-death battle with the Mad Demon.

If not for this great war, with regular cultivation, Fang Hai would not have broken through.

Even if he broke through during the war, in the end, he still couldn't stop the attack from the Tianhuo Realm Beast.

"In my estimation, if no action is taken, the Seven Stars Civilization will face a dangerous period of 5-10 years." Dong Fang Ji said.

It was necessary to have a strong cultivator with strength reaching the 'Initial False Deity' level to be considered truly stable.

"Once I disappear for too long, it will easily arouse suspicion from the Ten Thousand Devils Civilization."

"After all, I have been secretly trading with many deities in the Mundane Domain. Even the 'North Moon Deity' of the Ten Thousand Devils Civilization has traded with me, and many treasures within the civilization were obtained through these trades." Dong Fang Ji said (Chapter 266).

The people present were even more surprised. Was Dong Fang Ji trading with other deities?

"After thinking it through, rather than gambling that the Ten Thousand Devils Civilization won't invade, it's better to set up a scheme to completely eliminate the danger." Dong Fang Ji said calmly, "Therefore, the news of my demise came about."

"In order to make everything real."

"Apart from Xiao Yun, I have not told any of you the truth, and I have also voluntarily released the two Demi-Gods from the Alien Race's Soul Heart Control." Dong Fang Ji said (Chapter 377).

Huh!

Dong Fang Ji waved his hand, and a young man in black battle armor immediately appeared beside him, it was Ye An Demi-God.

"Master." Ye An Demi-God respectfully saluted Dong Fang Ji and also greeted the people around him, "Greetings, esteemed elders."

Fang Hai, Li Yuan, and Lant Demi-God were all a little surprised.

So Ye An Demi-God had been pretending all this time.

"That fool of an Eastern Devil Deity, how would he know that my Soul Secret Technique has reached an extremely high level? How could a False Deity like him distinguish between real and fake?" Ye An Demi-God shook his head, "I followed the Master's orders and made some simple disguises, and it was enough to fool them."

Everyone understood.

"If Ye An Demi-God returns, he will definitely be killed by the Eastern Devil Deity." Dong Fang Ji said, "So I brought him back, and from now on, he will stay in Flying Star."

"Thank you, Master." Ye An Demi-God said respectfully.

Huh!

Dong Fang Ji waved his hand and put away Ye An Demi-God, clearly not wanting this servant to know too much.

"After everything is ready."

"The Ten Thousand Devils Civilization, as I expected, has started to test the waters." Dong Fang Ji said slowly, "In my plan, if Sha Kun Demi-God does not appear... Even if some Demi-Gods die in battle, even if hundreds of millions or even billions of ordinary people die, I will not show myself."

"My target is Sha Kun."

"After all, if he secretly infiltrates Flying Star and then breaks through to become a False Deity, you will definitely not be able to stop him." Dong Fang Ji's eyes turned cold.

"This is also what I hope you will remember." Dong Fang Ji looked at Li Yuan and Fang Hai, "As civilization leaders, you must have the awareness and make sacrifices at critical moments."

"No civilization can prosper forever!"

"Compassion Does Not Command Armies."

"If in the future, at the moment of a civilization's survival, even if ten or twenty Demi-Gods have to die in battle, even if five hundred million or one billion people have to die, it must be done."

"The more you want to keep everything, the more you will lose everything." Dong Fang Ji's voice was very calm, but it made Li Yuan and Fang Hai's hearts tremble.

(End of Chapter)

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