Chapter 2202: Chapter 2202: Another Opportunity for Enlightenment
The number of experts on this side was dwindling, while Du You’s progress was becoming increasingly smooth.
In the beginning, Du You’s intelligent delegations suspected that the other side might have a special plan, so they didn’t attack recklessly, instead probing with ordinary troops while observing cautiously.
After all, if the opponent successfully executed some special plan, it would be quite troublesome for them.
Considering that eighth-tier Undead Creatures were scarce, losing some would definitely cause Du You some heartache.
But later on, everyone finally realized something was wrong, as intel from spies and Doppelgangers indicated that the upper class on that side was dwindling, having secretly fled the western region.
Moreover, this was not a deliberate ruse; it had genuinely happened.
Following that, more and more people surrendered, covertly contacting them, expressing a wish to join the Life Empire. After they were vetted, once cleared, they were quietly assimilated.
When the remaining powerful figures gathered again, the eighth-tier strong from this side made a direct move.
To avoid being detected prematurely, all operatives used Undead Creatures, stealthily surrounding them with ease. To their surprise, the opponent had no intention of fighting.
"Wait a minute, we surrender, we all surrender. We were indeed discussing surrender today."
Seeing the surrounding eighth-tier Undead Creatures, these people did not even test the waters; one person immediately shouted surrender, leaving those Undead Creatures somewhat bewildered. Being undead, their thinking was somewhat impaired.
Although they usually behaved like normal creatures, when encountering such illogical situations, they didn’t know how to proceed. Hence, the Undead contacted the people in the rear.
Du You directly dispatched his Doppelgangers to assimilate these individuals.
"Why not go yourself; wouldn’t that put them more at ease?"
Du You shook his head: "No, too many people are looking for me now. Though they don’t know my location, appearing might lead to attacks."
"Are you, master, afraid of attacks? Even those few ninth-tier Saints can’t do anything to us, right?"
"Indeed, they can’t, but once we fight, our real strength might get exposed, which wouldn’t be fun. The current situation is just right; you’re not thinking of controlling the entire world too soon, are you? If so, we’d have nothing left to do."
True, controlling the whole world meant they couldn’t leave immediately since they needed to exploit the time difference between two sides to set up altars worldwide, otherwise, the process would be lengthy.
During this period, they couldn’t leave this world, which would be quite boring.
Thus, maintaining the current pace, where something new happens every few days, seemed better. They could command armies or research some things, even if just to pass the time.
The Doppelgangers moved, directly assimilating the other side’s people. Though disappointed by King Du You’s absence, they had no choice. Subsequently, these individuals were split, monitored, and incorporated into the Life Empire.
Next, extended assimilation was necessary. With the Western upper class thoroughly captured, controlling the Western region became much easier.
The usual procedure commenced, with large cities being constructed underground and Magical Beasts there cleared out. The Western joiners were tasked with clearing Magical Beasts as a gesture of fealty.
If their strength was inadequate and they got killed by Magical Beasts, they couldn’t blame anyone.
Fortunately, their capabilities were notable, and although not opponents of the Magical Beasts, they weren’t easily eradicated.
On the surface, as cities were occupied one by one, city protection systems began installation. With these systems established, soldiers initially maintaining order gradually withdrew, redeployed to southern and northern regions.
With the ongoing influx of fresh troops, conditions there were also improving.
As time passed, another two years swiftly went by. With massive human and material resources invested, the Western transformation was basically completed in just two years.
This was primarily due to the experience amassed during the Eastern region’s transformation.
Moreover, a vast number of skilled workers were sent directly into the Western field; otherwise, it wouldn’t have proceeded so swiftly.
Once the aboveground and underground worlds were fully controlled, Du You suddenly perceived that peculiar sensation sweeping over again.
"Interesting, truly interesting, who knew controlling each region would grant an opportunity to comprehend Laws," indeed, the world’s will once again eased its restriction on the realm of Laws for them.
The Laws became clearer in front of them, though only those governing their documented cultivation route within this world, instead of complete freedom to choose, yet it was quite good.
"For the coming year, nothing else needs doing, just comprehend well."
The two sisters nodded gently; this was indeed the best way to spend time. During comprehension, there was no sense of time passing. In a blink, a year would have passed, feeling exceptionally fast.
Unfortunately, given this world’s level and the clarity of these Laws, even with Du You and the sisters’ comprehension abilities, further breakthroughs in comprehending their Laws within this year were unlikely.
This was comprehension, not direct absorbing; thus, speed was somewhat impacted, due to insufficient accumulation.
"Next are two more regions, at least two more chances for comprehension; let’s prepare in advance and aim to harness these opportunities for breakthrough,"
A year later, Du You’s eyes shone, slightly regretting not preparing earlier. Or rather, not preparing for these past two times.
But with two more chances ahead, Du You didn’t intend to waste them again.
"Let’s go gather resources," Lin Yucha and Lin Yushi stood up and said. Collecting such high-grade resources was not easy, even within this ninth-tier world, they weren’t abundant.
Yet with their current influence, collecting a batch was feasible. Those lower-tier resources, after being refined by them, could also yield some. They’re well-versed in using external materials for supplementation, accelerating enhancements couldn’t rely solely on oneself.
Thus, the three finally found themselves busy again.
