Chapter 647: Chapter 382 Contacting Minor Powers (4K)_2
Chapter 647: Chapter 382 Contacting Minor Powers (4K)_2
There are Lords who say,
"Previously, institutions like this were indeed rare. Pan Shi City had many top-notch cultivation buildings and Breakthrough Dojos, but not even one academy."
"Only the Capital City and a few other 'historically significant' large cities had them."
"Their services were also aimed at those at the Fourth-order Peak and above, in the Legendary Realm."
Elder Qin even went so far as to mention that there was the opportunity to send generals to the Academy for further study.
Jiang Luoxing said, "It's different this time. The Extraordinary Academy we're going to establish is for the general public, aimed at teaching new era professionals combat skills, outdoor survival skills, knowledge of materials and monsters, and much more."
"After all, they are not like us, they cannot command troops in battle, and they need to fight in person."
"The Academy will not only teach combat skills but should also impart some basic alchemy, potion crafting, forging, farming, and so on."
After all, those professionals who embark on the path of adventure are a minority; the vast majority of people will probably choose a stable job.
Mu Yuan asked, "What are the requirements for enrollment in the Academy? Can we send our Territory Citizens from our lands to study there?"
Mu Yuan was not interested in learning combat skills.
The troops themselves naturally possess proficient combat abilities and were born for battle only.
However, the apprentices of potion crafting, alchemy, forging, and the like in Tianyuan Territory were all lacking in technical talents.
He had established an Academy to compile materials and teach apprentices.
Yet, the number of truly high-level technical talents in the entire Tianyuan Territory was very few, and they each had heavy work obligations, making it very difficult to find time to teach classes.
Those who knew the techniques were not necessarily capable of teaching.
Take Dead Bone, for example.
Dead Bone could not even teach 'Bone Two', let alone other people.
Isloa was also a genius. She was proficient in enchanting, alchemy, human body modification, and so on, but the courses she taught were sometimes too complex for Mr. Mu to understand, let alone others.
If they could systematically cultivate a batch of formal technical talents, allowing the experienced to mentor the new, the talent pool of the Territory could grow rapidly.
"This sounds quite feasible," Jiang Luoxing pondered, stroking his chin, "As long as we raise this batch of skilled Territory Citizens, they will be able to create higher value, provide more benefits for the Territory, and this value can keep growing like a snowball..."
He looked towards Tianyuan, "Truly deserving of being the Tianyuan Giant."
Liu Miumiu retorted, "I always feel like there should be street lights," but she agreed that the idea was indeed good and such opportunities were rare.
However...
Jiang Luoxing said, "The first enrollment of the Academy will probably mainly target our citizens of Xuan Country, so we might have to wait for the second or third cohorts before we get a chance, right?"
"But as this batch of Academies is established, there is a considerable shortage of teaching staff. The association will probably invite some Lords, veteran players to serve as mentors and instructors. We can also send experienced, insightful generals there. I heard the benefits and treatment are quite good, including access to high-level cultivation facilities."
Afterward, through channels like Jiang Luoxing and others, Mu Yuan paid a hefty sum to acquire over a dozen Rare level lookout tower blueprints.
He wanted to establish mining outpost strongholds.
To establish these outposts, lookout towers were indispensable.
He had already driven back the Fang of the Jackal Wolf, but that didn't mean this territory was entirely safe. Once their posts were established, they were bound to face the onslaught of surrounding monsters and had to arrange sufficient Guard forces.
The mining outposts might also attract the attention of certain wandering monster groups.
Without adequate defense forces, the harvested Soul Sand and black iron ore would just end up as spoils for those creatures.
Among the wandering monsters, there was even the possibility of Legendary Realm creatures.
The Legendary Realm of the Fang of the Jackal Wolf might be scared off, but wandering Legends wouldn't be. They had no fixed base and were elusive, unconcerned about how strong Tianyuan City was.
Even,
Even if there was a 93.57% chance the Fang of the Jackal Wolf wouldn't attack proactively, Mu Yuan still had to guard against the remaining 6.43%.
The outposts needed to possess the power to withstand the Legendary Realm.
Back in his Territory, Mu Yuan began to arrange things.
The lookout tower blueprints would be obtained over the next two days.
"This medium Soul Sand Mine location is 3,400 kilometers away in a straight line from our Tianyuan City, we must arrange powerful generals to guard it..."
He thought about it and decided to have Uta, Rakshasa, and Sario guard it.
Sario was an openly known force, sufficiently intimidating to deter most enemies. It excelled in dealing with weaker foes; as long as the enemy was not strong enough, no matter how numerous, they were meaningless in its presence.
And should an unexpected situation arise, Uta would be able to strike powerfully.
All three were at the Fourth-order Peak, in the refinement stage.
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They had demands for cultivation materials, but not much for cultivation locales.
Stationing them thousands of kilometers away would not affect their own cultivation.
It's just...
Sario was reluctant.
"Going there, would I not be invited by Uta to spar every day!"
After its defeat at Uta's hands and two more disastrous attempts at revenge that ended in even worse defeats, it no longer had any desire to spar with Uta.
Uta would look for it from time to time.
Fortunately, since there were many powerful individuals in their own Tianyuan Territory, Uta did not need to worry about finding no one to spar with, so its refusal was just that—a refusal.
But if it went to the place 3,400 kilometers away, it, Sario Lord, would be one of only two sparring partners Uta could find.
That's somewhat alarming!
"No need to panic, there's no Warrior Arena outside, and Uta won't really injure you,"
Mu Yuan said.
Sario: "...No, this is making me even more anxious. I'm afraid I won't even have the excuse of nursing an injury."
Again, Mu Yuan spoke, "2.5 times the normal Contribution Points as compensation."
Sario: "Through fire and water, it shall be done!"
Afterward, Mu Yuan also arranged for the guard commanders of two important areas: the Sharp Crystal Mine and the Divine Radiance Crystal Tree.
He looked at the map, his brows furrowing as he considered the remaining large resource locations.
To not occupy them? That would be such a waste.
But to occupy them...
Indeed, by simply arranging a few Epic junior commanders, supplemented by some Elites and defensive structures, they would be sufficient to fend off monster hordes in the surroundings.
But it was the unforeseen that he feared.
Great Lord Shepherd did not wish to gamble the lives of his Elite forces on possible risks.
Isloa suggested, "Why not rent these resource points to the Featherman Country and other Vitality Forces? I recall the Legendary Milena saying that there are actually several such forces still residing in this region."
"This way, we could harvest the resources without taking any risks,"
"And these small forces, desperately lacking in resources, will likely be unable to resist such a Temptation."
Mu Yuan thought...
Brilliant!
...
The Natural Garden and Giant Stone Ridge, too, had begun occupying the veins and extracting resources.
Before long, Mu Yuan obtained some leads about the small forces from these two powers.
There were the Cat Person Tribe, the Fire Lion Tribe, the Ape People Tribe, the Multi-Armed Tribe, among others.
These small forces might not even exist anymore, as they very rarely ventured into the outside world.
"In these areas, you might find traces of these Vitality Forces. I'll leave this task to you, Sophia."
"Leave it to me, caw~!"
Sophia gathered her skirt, bowed slightly, and at the next moment, she transformed into numerous Black Crows that scattered in flight.
Around the same time, to the south of Tianyuan City.
Outside the city walls, countless Territory Citizens were busily leveling the pitted land to prepare for the upcoming expansion of the city.
In the distance, tendrils were spreading from deep within the forest.
These were the roots of the Treemen.
They were slowly and steadily restoring the Earth's Force of the region, which had suffered greatly from previous battles.
At the same time, in the northern military camp.
An X-II model passenger airship was slowly descending—Mu Yuan had ultimately upgraded the transportation means assigned to the trade guilds.
The Machinery Dragonflight was flashy but impractical; only the X-II model passenger airship could accommodate a sufficient number of troops and supplies.
A team of twenty Elite operatives assembled.
They would be led by Captain Zhou Yi of the Arrow of Polar Star.
Within it, there were three members of the Arrow of Polar Star and three Fearless War Handsome. This was merely the standard escort for the merchant caravan.
Lian Yue and Xi Liu would serve as special guards for this journey.
Daisy, with several sharp members of the trade guild, was organizing the transport of goods.
"Black iron ore, red copper ore, six medium Spatial Storage Chests each; Rare level Remnantsoul, 356 in total; besides, various supplies, Scrolls of Magic, potions, occupying four medium Spatial Boxes..."
Lian Yue squatted on the ground, looking up at the dozens of meters long airship.
"But how is this large airship supposed to cross the Furious Region?"
"Don't worry, I'll take action,"
Duo Lai approached with the Epic Treasure Spatial Vase in hand, stepping on air, appearing like a formidable and extraordinary figure.
If only he kept silent.
"As long as I use the Space Urn to erect Spatial Barriers, and then... maybe like this first, then like that, I can safely escort the airship across,"
"That's what Lord said."