By the banks of Tongtian River, Yang Mingyuan led a girl with a green face and sharp teeth, who stood out a bit among the crowd that was moving in droves.

Ever since the Tongtian River opened its waterway, there have been mortals coming here through the Golden Road.

Yang Mingyuan and his daughter, dusty and travel-worn, looked more spirited compared to the surrounding crowd who were pale, skinny, and dressed in tattered clothes.

They were lining up, waiting for the ferry of Wanling Country.

The morning mist had not yet cleared, and a huge shadow appeared on the surface of the river.

"Father, what is that?"

The girl asked softly.

"That is the ferry."

Yang Mingyuan could see it clearer than anyone else.

The massive monster in the fog gradually revealed its true form; the white ferry advanced, cutting through the waves.

One after another, two ferries orderly docked at the newly constructed port.

"Board!"

Demons on the ferry shouted to board, treating everyone the same, whether they came by vehicle, horse, or on foot.

For Yang Mingyuan and his daughter, they just glanced and then didn't bother anymore.

"Father, they are not afraid of me."

The girl was somewhat joyful.

"Mm."

Yang Mingyuan nodded, boarding the ferry along with the crowd.

After the ferry was loaded with people, it started to depart from the port. The white sails were raised high, moving forward through the waves without much bumpiness.

The craftsmanship and design of this ferry were so exquisite and superior that it surprised Yang Mingyuan.

He looked towards the opposite bank. After the sun dissipated the mist, the wide Tongtian River was still out of sight.

Halfway through the ferry's journey, a dense shadow suddenly sprinkled from the sky, and Yang Mingyuan heard the exclamations of his daughter and other people.

He looked up, and suddenly he held his breath.

A ship ten times the size of the ferry unfurled its sails, flying over their heads.

Sunlight fell on the ship, hitting numerous Runes, reflecting a dazzling golden light.

What a majestic and beautiful ship it was.

"That's a Floating Ship from Huaguo Mountain."

The demons on the ferry explained, "It carries humans and demons who have migrated from Huaguo Mountain."

"Floating Ship?"

Yang Mingyuan watched the Floating Ship gradually fly away, his mind filled with disbelief.

He had long heard of the advanced technology of Huaguo Mountain, but he never imagined they could create such an unbelievable Spiritual Object.

Unfortunately, they were not eligible to ride that Floating Ship.

After the ferry docked, the crowd was immersed in shock, having a hint of awe towards Wanling Country.

From the banks of Tongtian River, demons from Wanling City would lead them.

They saw a huge Golden Barrier standing in the distance.

"Is that Wanling City?"

Someone asked.

"No."

The demons shook their heads, "That's West Liang Woman Country."

They clearly did not want to pass through the Female Country and detoured far around it.

People, dragging their families along, walked for a day and finally arrived at an endlessly vast field.

At noon, when the farmers were resting and saw the procession, they spontaneously asked them to stop and provided them with some water.

"Are you also from Huaguo Mountain, elder?"

Yang Mingyuan asked the old man pouring water for him.

"No." The old man shook his head and smiled, "We've lived nearby for generations, born and raised humans."

He explained to Yang Mingyuan that most of the people cultivating here were humans, and it was very likely that Yang Mingyuan and his group would be settled here in the future.

"We don't know how to read, nor do we understand the technology of Huaguo Mountain, we only excel in farming."

The old man said this, but his face was filled with smiles.

They engaged in traditional work and earned a meager income, though little, everyone was free from the worry of hunger and lived a stable life.

"We work here so that our children can attend school in Wanling City."

The old man said, "Once they acquire a skill, they will lead a good life in the future."

Yang Mingyuan nodded; he came to Wanling City also for his daughter.

"Does the school in Wanling City accept Devils?"

He couldn't help but ask.

The old man burst into laughter, "This is Wanling City, of course, it accepts all kinds of Devils!"

Although this answer was expected, Yang Mingyuan still felt reassured.

He then inquired about farming.

"Those without a skill are usually assigned here."

The old man replied, "Wanling City aims to feed five hundred thousand people within five years, so the more people farming, the better."

He informed Yang Mingyuan that Wanling City's demand for grain was extremely high, and it was actually meeting targets by using Immortal Law to hasten the maturation of crops.

However, this phenomenon couldn't last forever, as Immortals' nectar was limited and using Immortal Law for watering over prolonged periods could also damage the soil.

Wanling City regarded the food issue as very important; in its first ten-year plan, the goal for the first five years was to feed five hundred thousand people and achieve self-sufficiency.

"After ten years, we need to feed over a million people."

The old man said again.

Yang Mingyuan frowned, "Is that possible?"

"Of course, it's possible."

The old man was very confident, smiling broadly; Wanling City had designated a large grain-producing area, and the currently developed area was actually less than one percent.

As the farming population increased, the grain-producing area would continue to expand.

Furthermore—

"We also have the help of Immortals."

The old man explained, with the Immortals leading, the Demons of Huaguo Mountain studied methods to increase grain production every day.

They aimed to feed fifty million people in a hundred years; thus, technological advancements were necessary.

"Fifty million?"

Yang Mingyuan was stunned, it felt like a dream.

After a brief rest, the crowd continued to move forward under the guidance of the Demons.

The young girl had already become friendly with a Deer Demon who led the way.

"Sister, why aren't you afraid of me at all?"

She asked the Deer Demon.

"What's there to be afraid of?" the Deer Demon laughed. "Wanling City has books on transformation. Study well, and you'll surely turn into a beautiful girl."

The girl was instantly delighted.

Seeing this, Yang Mingyuan felt genuinely happy.

The girl was his child with a Devil; after the Devil's death, he had been wandering with her, facing hostility and expulsion everywhere, but ever since entering Wanling Country, no one showed any sign of disgust.

From the moment he crossed into Wanling Country, Yang Mingyuan felt that his years of travel experience had been completely overturned.

But what made him happiest was the people of Wanling Country.

The people surrounding him, who had come from far away lands, were all destitute and confused.

Looking at the Demons of Wanling Country and the old man he had just met, whose faces were brimming with vitality and optimism, there was a stark difference.

This thriving and energetic spirit was something Yang Mingyuan had never seen elsewhere throughout the Western Continent, even at the foot of the Lingshan Mountain.

"Maybe we really can settle down here."

That's what Yang Mingyuan thought.

The ideal place he had been searching for all these years might just be ahead.

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