Chapter 1169: Chapter 644 I’m Going to Liu Jia Mountain_2 Chapter 1169: Chapter 644 I’m Going to Liu Jia Mountain_2 Within a secret cave dwelling in Northern Abyss City, E Yun reported the detailed progress of developing the Eastern Desolation Plateau to Chen Mobai.

“Things are going quite smoothly for Luo Xue’er in Sky Country; after all, Yun Meng Ze is also considered the territory of the Divine Wood Sect. No matter where they start drawing water for irrigation, no one has any objections.”

However, on the side of Rock Country, it involves the Snow-blowing Palace, thus specific routes need to be negotiated to avoid affecting their Spirit Fields and Spiritual Veins in Frost Country, and so on.

It is fortunate that it was Chen Mobai and Kong Lingling, two Nascent Soul Ancestors, who established the agreement, otherwise, Zhuo Ming would probably still be wrangling with the people of Snow-blowing Palace right now.

“Do we have enough manpower?”

Chen Mobai asked, as the digging of canals, although expedited by cultivators wielding various spells, making it dozens of times more efficient than manual labor, still required a vast number of workers and time, considering it stretched for tens of thousands of miles.

“We barely have enough for now. But once Zhuo Shimei finalizes all the routes within Rock Country for White River, we will definitely be short-handed,”
E Yun honestly mentioned the difficulties they faced here. Excavating canals required cultivators who practiced Earth Attribute Cultivation Techniques, and when it came to irrigating with water from the Snow Mountains, they would need to plant trees and set up embankments on both sides to prevent soil erosion, among other reinforcements.

It was just barely manageable to recruit Loose Cultivators by posting missions in Northern Abyss City for a few waterways.

But to spread the entire infrastructure across Rock Country, it would be far from sufficient.

“Oh, it’s called White River?”

Upon hearing this, Chen Mobai couldn’t help but slightly raise an eyebrow.

“Yes, the river opened up by Zhuo Shimei is called White River, the one Luo Shijie is developing in Sky Country is named Mo River, and when the Two Rivers converge in Rainbow Country, it is tentatively named Xuanhe!”

These three names were unanimously agreed upon by everyone.

Chen Mobai initially thought he might feel embarrassed, but upon truly reflecting on his feelings, he discovered a subtle and indescribable sense of pride.

Because this meant that, centuries later, his name could potentially be perpetuated in this Eastern Wasteland through these two rivers.

To establish virtue, accomplish deeds, and leave a legacy!

This was not only about establishing virtue but also about accomplishing deeds!

Yet Chen Mobai still restrained the smugness in his heart, cautioning E Yun to remember not to blindly pursue progress on the project.

“Let’s take it one step at a time. This is a century-long mega-project, which upon completion will change the entire pattern of the Eastern Wasteland. It is better to be cautious and careful.”

Upon hearing this, E Yun also nodded slightly, indicating that he took note.

“Greetings, Master!”

At that moment, after receiving the news at the Longevity Academy, Jiang Zongheng hurried over.

When teacher and disciple met, before Chen Mobai could speak, Jiang Zongheng already mentioned that he had added new courses within the academy.

In the coming years, he intended to train a batch of Earth Masters and Spirit Plant Masters to support Zhuo Ming in canal excavation and tree planting for soil stabilization and sand control, among other things.

Among the entire Divine Wood Sect, Jiang Zongheng was the first cultivator to grasp the transformative intention behind Chen Mobai’s efforts.

Atop the plateau, which held the most extensive soil area in the entire Eastern Wasteland, the cultivation of Spirit Rice or even the development of animal husbandry would potentially solve most of the famine issues if it could be entirely developed.

With an abundance of food, unifying the Eastern Wasteland would no longer be just a dream.

The reason why the Eastern Wasteland was split into nineteen countries previously was not only because of the big sects but also due to food scarcity. Whenever a country’s population exceeded its capacity, wars would break out between countries as a form of population control.

If the Divine Wood Sect only had one country under its command, encountering such a situation without desiring to engage in conflicts with other major sects could only lead to civil strife, which was somewhat embarrassing for the cultivators who covertly ruled these nations. Eventually, it led to the deliberate fragmentation into several countries.

Jiang Zongheng knew that Zhuo Ming had many improved varieties of Spiritual Rice Seeds in her possession. Although these Spirit Rice had scant Spiritual Energy, they were highly productive, capable of two harvests per year, with the highest yielding up to a thousand catties per mu.

And the entire Eastern Desolation Plateau, which Chen Mobai had once traversed with his two disciples, contained arable soil amounting to as much as thirty million mu.

If the development is successful, Jiang Zongheng felt that the Spirit Rice from this area could sustain the entire Eastern Wilderness population and lay the material foundation for great unification.

“You’ve done well, but I think the classification inside the Longevity Academy is still lacking. Apart from Earth Masters and Spirit Plant Masters, you could add more specific courses in agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fisheries to cultivate specialized talents.”

Chen Mobai stood on the shoulders of the Immortal Gate, his vision far broader than Jiang Zongheng’s.

“Master, I’m not sure which senior brother within the Sect specializes in these areas. I will invite them to come to the academy to teach.”

Jiang Zongheng too was quick to understand, swiftly grasping the additional benefits these courses could bring.

“It doesn’t have to be only Sect cultivators who can teach. We can employ some Loose Cultivators or people with rich experience from within families. For example, your senior brother’s Liu family– although their industries have upgraded over the years, their traditional skills in fisheries have been preserved. I just don’t know if they would be willing to share and teach… ”
Chen Mobai thought about the cultivators in the Eastern Wilderness and their stubbornness about the transfer of knowledge.

Although he had significant influence, and the Liu family would almost certainly agree if he asked, he did not want to pressure people with his status; he hoped others would come to teach at the Longevity Academy sincerely and willingly.

“I understand, Master. I will strive toward this aspect from now on.”

Jiang Zongheng nodded, indicating that after returning, he would start searching for Loose Cultivators with experience in agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fisheries. Compared to families, Loose Cultivators would generally be willing as long as they were offered Spirit Stones.

“When opening up large rivers, we can also carry out some water conservancy projects on the side. Moreover, underneath the plateau, the mineral resources are the richest in the entire Eastern Wasteland; these courses should also be added. Ming’er will be staying here for a long time anyway, so when she has spare time, let her come over and teach a few classes occasionally.”

Chen Mobai didn’t care whether Jiang Zongheng could comprehend it all, he simply rattled off all the content and specializations he had gathered from the Immortal Gate.

Once the two great rivers were opened for irrigation, all these aspects of agriculture, forestry, animal husbandry, and fisheries on the Eastern Desolation Plateau could be put on the right track.

Now was an appropriate time to cultivate the relevant talents.

“Yes, Master!”

However, after listening once, Jiang Zongheng basically understood everything. He had heard related subjects discussed in mundane dynasties when he was a child, but not in as much detail or in a structured way as Chen Mobai had explained.

Now after hearing it, he could apply his knowledge. Even a hint of understanding appeared on Jiang Zongheng’s face.

Indeed, managing one’s household, governing the country, and pacifying the world–these principles worked even in the Cultivation World.

Chen Mobai stayed in Northern Abyss City for another two days, waiting for Zhuo Ming and Luo Yixuan to return.

“Qing Mei, plant your Heaven and Earth Spiritual Roots here in Northern Abyss City for now. Next, you’ll help Ming’er plant trees along the newly-dug riverbanks to stabilize the soil.”

With Zhuo Ming present, Chen Mobai was fully confident in transplanting the Biyu Wutong, and Yin Qingmei naturally let him make the arrangements.

Soon they arrived at the peak of the highest mountain in Northern Abyss City.

Zhuo Ming looked nostalgically at the place; it was here that he had mastered the All-things Altruistic Cauldron.

After planting the Biyu Wutong, Chen Mobai left first.

“Is Master returning to the Sect?”

Zhuo Ming and Yin Qingmei were circling the newly transplanted Biyu Wutong, communicating with it, while Luo Xue’er was sticking closely to Chen Mobai and immediately asked when she saw him going down.

“No, I’m going to Rainbow Country!”

Chen Mobai shook his head, mentioning a destination that puzzled Luo Xue’er.

“To Rainbow Country? Are you going to check the results of Yan Yuanhao’s tree-planting and desert-control efforts? Master, would you like me to accompany you? I would like to see how much rain I can bring in the desert with my cultivation level.”

Luo Xue’er certainly wanted to accompany Chen Mobai, but he shook his head again.

“I’m going to Liu Jia Mountain!”