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Chapter 26: Universal Natural Law and Flower Planting (Please Read!)

'System prompt: The knowledge book "Universal Natural Law" you obtained has been deciphered!'

'System prompt: The occult book "Flower Planting" you obtained has been deciphered!'

"...?"

Should you swap your two names?
Looking at the two names given by the system, Li Ang was slightly stunned, and quickly checked what the two books were used for.

Then Leon was surprised to find that these two books were not for the system. They could be sent to the library or research room as storage for intelligence improvement.

The Universal Law of Nature contains a considerable amount of data and records related to navigation and ocean trade. Although there is no record of transoceanic transportation, the mere appearance of this book has rapidly advanced navigation technology, and it continues to accelerate.

The other book, "Flower Planting", is a bit weird.

According to the above records, this should be the fundamental secret method of the Nameless Sect. Simply put, all the techniques of the Nameless Sect are based on this secret book.

This book mainly describes an unknown wizard's beauty and expectations for the Day of Ascension. He decides to record what he has learned and thought in a book, hoping to use it as a springboard to join the executive team of the Day of Ascension, even if it means doing nothing.

It also briefly describes the Day of Ascension. It's a grand plan that a nameless, great Eastern empire has been planning for a thousand years, sealing its borders for a thousand years in preparation for its ascension. The exact details are unknown, but only a portion of the plan is recorded, including but not limited to linking all wizards and spell systems, attempting to transform all humans into gods or similar constructs.

Li Ang felt that these people were unlikely to succeed, and there was no reference time for the ascension day, so there was no way to determine where these people and records came from.

It's also clear that the person who recorded "Flower Planting" didn't become the ideal person he had hoped for. Instead, he returned to his hometown in disgrace, casually gave the book to a local child, and died in depression. Instead, that child continued to innovate, pushing the sect to a peak and joining the Day of Ascension.

Then, witnessing something unknown, they separated from the Sun of Ascension, leaving that vast world with their treasures and followers, and arrived at the Misty Islands. Ultimately, they concluded that human life and death were beyond their control, and simply rejected all force and action, allowing nature and its laws to dictate their fate. Ultimately, they were massacred en masse by the Royal Navy fleet.

As the name suggests, "Flower Planting" is about modifying the planting techniques. However, this planting method is a bit strange and is classified as a mystical subject.

'System prompt: 'Flower Planting' will be an optional option in your faction's occult branch!'

"System prompt: All wizards who have learned flower cultivation will receive the Primary Technology: Plant Improvement and Primary Technology: Soil Improvement!"

"System Tip: If you don't have a wizard, you can follow the ritual and related procedures, using blood and soul to irrigate crops, and make your own requests. There is a certain chance that the plants will be twisted and evolved according to your wishes, and the new plants that are born can be used to fill the sky garden."

'System prompt: If the Sky Garden wants to take it one step further and become the Sky Garden (Sleeping), it needs to provide more than sixty-six special natural plant seeds and more than sixty-six people's soul fragments to further manifest the power of the Mythic Cornerstone! Every Mythic promotion will bring unimaginably rich rewards!'

There is no doubt that the future found on this island is bright.

But the current road is very tortuous.

Especially seeing that there were only a few big and small cats and a group of people squatting down to pull clay from the sea to build white walls, Li Ang felt that it would take a long time to build his own sky garden.

"It would be nice if I could find a trade partner. I could sell the Lianshan porcelain and soul crystals, then take in some slaves. I could also get some automatons or magic items. At this rate, how long will it take to resist the Royal Navy fleet?"

He also told everyone that the Royal Navy fleet would arrive in a while.

But compared to running around, it is obvious that these people would rather build walls to resist the Royal Navy fleet.

Moreover, these mountain people also believed that no matter what happened, the god Leon could easily repel the monstrous Royal Navy and bring the sun and hope back into this world.

It can be said to be quite idealistic.

"Being able to build a building is a good thing. It's better than when we first arrived..."

With all these thoughts running through his mind, Leon continued to order his pioneering team to conduct a detailed search of various buildings and landmarks on the island.

As standard humans born from the Silver Gate, the members of the expedition team lived up to Leon's expectations and quickly explored the island, which was huge for the hundreds of people at the time, within three days.

After a brief search on the island, Leon was convinced that there was no trace of any living person on this relatively large island.

These members of the unknown sect seemed to follow some unique principle of seeking beauty in death. They did not choose to build any defenses or measures to prolong life. Instead, after building a mountain village that was nestled in the mountains and beside the water and looked exceptionally natural and beautiful, they gave up military-related construction as a means of expanding the human regime.

After searching the entire village, no guard towers or fences were found. Even the small hedges used to keep animals and crops contained were nowhere to be seen. Furthermore, further away, a terraced structure, similar to a field, formed by stones and springs, appeared. However, due to seventy years of neglect and the effects of wind and rain, many areas had collapsed, making any repairs unnecessary.

Waterwheels and stone mills also existed, but the wheels of the waterwheels had rotted away, and the central shaft had been eaten away by insects, leaving nothing behind.

The entire village seems to have only a very beautiful appearance. It presents a beauty that is completely different from Britannia in the forest. Other places do not seem to look like they can be renovated.

The things that could actually be repaired were already dancing in front of Leon. From Leon's perspective, several buildings emitted a faint glow, making the men on another island, who were busy digging kaolin to build a sea wall, aware of the various tasks that were about to begin.

'System prompt: You can repair the river bridge on the main island of the Misty Islands! 13 units of wood are required!'

'System prompt: You can repair the theater on the main island of the Misty Islands! You need 27 units of wood, 60 units of linen, 14 units of dye, or 20 units of special Lianshan porcelain!'

'System prompt: You can repair the church on the main island of the Misty Islands! You need 60 units of wood, 157 units of stone or the special unit Lianshan porcelain!'

'System prompt: You can repair the road on the main island of the Misty Islands! Requires 600 units of stone or the special unit Lianshan Porcelain!' 'System prompt: You can repair the fog barrier on the main island of the Misty Islands. Requires Mysticism (Advancement), Nature Spirit (Perception), and Flower Planting!'

'System prompt: You can repair the fertility barrier on the main island of the Misty Islands! Requires Mysticism (Advancement) and Flower Planting!'

From Leon's perspective, the buildings, large and small, that could be repaired began to shine, marking the next work goals of mankind.

The entire large island has been intentionally planted and managed by members of these sects. The wood, plants and animals on it are not aggressive. After Li Ang's inspection, he found that they are basically some economic crops and wood, which can conveniently meet work needs on the spot.

However, just as it had always been, the reason that limited Li Ang was never anything else. It was simply insufficient population. With insufficient population, even scientific research became extremely slow.

If it weren't for the special blessings that Leon himself and humans brought with him, the research on pottery would probably have taken a long time.

As it stands now, with no one having mastered navigational technology, and having been working on it for over a month, it's still a long way from being fully mature. The only path forward, aside from repairing any possible defenses on the island checkpoints, seems to be purely esoteric research.

But occult research is easy to say. These things always require individuals with exceptional mental and intellectual abilities, possessing unique mental resistance, to conduct in-depth research. Leon looked around and didn't seem to be able to find anyone from the Oracle. Rather, the presence of a rational researcher was already a rare and precious thing.

However, just as Leon was transmitting his distressed emotions to the mental network, a woman who had always been good for nothing but loyalty suddenly made her own remarks.

"My Lord, I can help you research these things."

"Are you a wizard? Oh yes, it seems you are indeed a wizard..."

Looking at Ms. Flora who volunteered and expressed her loyalty once again, Leon thought about it and felt that there seemed to be nothing wrong with it.

Flora is indeed his chosen one, and his system is regarded as a god by these people, so there seems to be nothing wrong with the chosen one of God being able to cast spells and related skills.

Although she had only studied the beginning of mysticism and only had a certain concept of the surroundings without the ability to collect and utilize them, after Flora finished her studies, she was able to start casting spells and conducting research in flower planting on her own, leading the development of an entire group of wizards.

Compared to Britannia's methods of sacrificing human lives for advancement, the rituals documented in this flower-growing sect are more gentle. They also describe the use of modified herbs and plants to gradually guide gifted wizards through the process of awakening. While naturally subordinate to those above them, it's still an awakening nonetheless.

"Then Flora, you will lead your women to research flower cultivation. Strive to develop a variety of different types of flower and crop seeds as quickly as possible. There are no special requirements, just sufficient quantities will be enough. As long as there are enough, I can allow more people to be born into this world, and I can let everyone have their own warm homes and lands."

"Yes, sir. Even if you don't need to emphasize, I will obey your orders completely."

Flora knelt down without hesitation and followed Leon's instructions.

And more people simply don’t know what they are talking about.

No need to think, just support Li Ang.

Everything Leon said was right.

Although they realized that wizards were terrible people, they also understood that everything Leon did was for them.

However, due to their limited vision and other reasons, these people do not seem to be too dissatisfied with their current lives, except for shouting "Long live the king" and building turtle shells to protect themselves.

The Sky Garden provided a ton of fruits, vegetables, and fodder daily, with the average daily share among the more than 100 people being around six kilograms. There were no fertility or food crises, and even farming itself was not particularly appealing to them, with no desire to return to it.

It's not like they haven't farmed before. Farming is so tiring, clearing the land and burning the forest, constantly picking out the rocks. Such a life would be worse than wholeheartedly believing in Li Ang like now, trading their faith and eight hours of mental blankness for the next eight hours of complete happiness. Playing around with mud and making pottery was their greatest joy.

As for the Royal Navy fleet, Leon will take care of it.

Wizards and the like don't matter at all.

These people, who have their own memories and culture, always show an attitude in this regard that is completely different from that of the people born from the Silver Gate.

Those born from the Silver Gate were more aware of potential dangers and, relatively speaking, more obedient to Leon. With only a hundred or so people, such internal divisions had already arisen. Even now, after the new island had been opened, the Silver Gate's people were being fully transferred to the new island, while the old island was filled with people brought in by the Oracle.

This kind of thing gave Leon a headache. But he didn't have any better solutions. He was even more reluctant to use his abilities to erase these people's self-awareness.

What else can I do? Time flies by, so I just have to make do with it.

'Flora, how many revisions can you make quickly?'

"I sense traces of the previous sect here. Counting the remnants of the previous island, I should be able to show you over a hundred new plant species within a week. I don't know what will happen after that."

"Very good, then let's do it."

After turning off the connection, Leon looked at the small white island and the vast green island, and fell into deep thought.

The capital is moving.

he thought.

(End of this chapter)