Every big shot from the caged realm was gathered in the Asura Hall. Now that the demonic forces have been taken down, they all hade to listen to what Shi Lang had to say.


    Shi Lang sat on the futon like everyone else and he said, "You all might be thinking what n do we need but to go out. Right?"


    The reaction was mixed. There were people who wanted to go out of the caged realm, and there were also people who were cautious in nature and wanted to think it through. Shi Lang shook his head and said, "The world we live in now is a cage, however, this cage is also a protection for us. We need to maximize our potential and rise to a stronger standard before venturing out."


    The people understood where this was going, and Lao Xu asked, "Shura Sovereign, what do you mean?"


    Shi Lang gazed at him and said, "Elder, it would be better if Hou Bing told you all about the world outside the cage."


    Hou Bing hopped onto his shoulder and said, "The way of life is not simple out there. You will need to change your cultivation a bit."


    An expert raised his hand and asked, "Why so? Are we not strong enough?"


    Hou Bing shook her head and said, "Unfortunately, no. The martial council high chairs have received guidance from Shi Lang and that is why they have managed to increase their strengths. Can you sense that their aura is stronger than before?"


    The man nodded and Sovereign Amethyst said, "True, it was Shi Lang who guided us in a new way that helped us gain higher strength. It is something that we never expected to be possible."


    Hou Bing nodded and said, "This level of strength is the what you need to have if you wish to be strong enough to live out there. Forget about making an identity, this is bare survival."


    The people were shocked, they did not expect something like this toe up. Hou Bing said, "Do you all know that above the realm of immortal god there are more realms of spiritual cultivation?"


    The crowd was stunned, they did not expect such a thing. Hou Bing said, "The people who came to check on the cage realm were at least four realms above the Immortal God realm."


    Tian Long looked at Shi Lang, he found the Terran was sitting calmly, his eyes were dull, as if staring in the void. He sighed and asked, "Senior, What are those realms?"


    Hou Bing said, "These realms are extremely hard to cultivate. The realm above Immortal God is called Dao Soldier. Then followed by Dao General, Dao Lord, Dao King, Dao Emperor, and Dao Sovereign."


    The people understood and Hou Bing continued talking to them about how the things worked when she used to roam the world. The things that she told them were shocking. In the end Hou Bing said, "I was sealed in this ce for more than hundreds of thousands years. Do you think the cruelty of the world outside would have lessened? They are stilling here and doing what they want.


    Out there is the world that is ruled and dictated by the strongest of the strong. Age, species, method of cultivation, nothing matters, only strength can make a difference."


    The people wore somber expressions, because they did not expect for the world outside to be such a thing. Shi Lang said, "You all do not have to feel said. If you all don''t mind, I would like to make a few suggestions."


    Old Man Yanshu said, "Young Friend, please go on."


    Shi Lang nodded to him in thanks and said, "We need to reform the entire caged realm. All the factions need to be disband and reformed in a collective army. The strong will hold the structure of officers and the rest will follow."


    As soon as he finished speaking someone raised their hand and asked, "Your Excellency, how will we decide who will sit at the top? This is a bit to vague."


    Shi Lang said, "Yes, good question. There will be a set of rules that everyone would have to follow. As for the one who sits at the top. Every five years, there will be apetition. The one who wins thepetition, will be the supreme general. This tournament will be open for everyone.


    If you think that you can defeat others then step up and fight for the seat of the supreme general."


    The more he spoke the more people understood the benefits of a collective army. The sects would have to give out there resources and that will help the soldiers to grow. Shi Lang mentioned the formation of the special divisions that would be led by Commander Silence and the rest of the federal forces.


    They will investigate any and everyone, and they will be watched by the supreme general and the rest of the generals.


    The army was designed to be self dependent. The entire meetingsted for a week, before the people left to tack actions. They had unanimously decided to form the army and inaugurate it within six months.


    In the meantime, Shi Lang would consolidate his cultivation foundation and spend some time with his people before he leaves for the outside world. He was going to be the pioneer in this journey and he was sure that things won''t be easy.


    As days passed, Shi Lang refined weapons and pills with Yu Xeidi and Hao Mei, the former has taken a liking to weapon refining and learned a lot of things. Hao Mei had been progressing in terms of alchemy but she was also advancing in terms ofbat. During the six months, Shi Lang suggested the eastern continent to be merged. He personally went to the titan mountains.


    He tried to negotiate but the legendary beasts were all arrogant, so he let Allure have a go at them. Thedy was ferocious and beat up the legendary beasts till the point they had no option but to submit. The legendary beasts turned their gazes to the dragon kin.


    A few juniors arrogantly came over and cursed Shi Lang, however, Long Jintian, the leader of the Dragons gave in to his suggestion and agreed to develop cordial rtions with the humans.


    Many experts thought that it would be an era of peace and that would cause their cultivation andbat skills to fall down, but the militaryw of the caged realm stated that they could challenge anyone they wanted and they could also step on the tform of life and death. This ce was made to settle life and death grudges of many people.


    Other than that the top talent list was created by the many tradingpanies. The soldiers were asked to fight each other and try to surpass each other. The battles were held in the simtion world. However, the effect of this battles did not negate physical damage. It only reduced the possibility of death during battle.


    The changes throughout the caged realm shook the old people. They could not help but say that they have stepped into the golden age. Another highlight of the six months was the introduction of gic serum. Shi Tao hade up with the idea to help the people awaken stronger genes and increase their cultivation potential.


    Everyday more and more mortals were joining the ranks of the Asura Hall, and the final and biggest thing to know was the that Shi Lang and the big shotsbined efforts to block the entry point of the caged realm. They erected multiple spirit canons, and thousands of killing arrays were stacked together to make sure that whoever tried to intrude the caged realm will die brutally.


    Old Man Yanshu was even nastier, he nted unstable spatial teleportation arrays in the stack to make it so that if anyone tried to barge in and manage to break the arrays, they would be sucked inside the spatial tunnel and die.


    ...


    Finally came the day when Shi Lang was going out to venture in the unknown. He said that he would leave a clone outside the caged realm. If anyone else goes out, they shouldmunicate with the clone to find out what is going on and then join the fray.


    The people agreed to this, and most of the high ranking people hade over to big Shi Lang a farewell and all the best in his journey.


    Hao Mei and Yu Xeidi stood over the Eastern Fortress wall holding his hands. They were feeling very heavy hearted, because Shi Lang meant a lot to them. The Terran said in a calm voice, "Mei, Yu, both of you have grown stronger, and when I am away you two will grow even stronger.


    I don''t know what to tell you, but I hope that when you leave this cage ande to look for me, you will be strong, for who knows whatys out there. Help each other, cherish each other.


    If youe at an impasse over anythingpromise with each other. Listen to Tao, she is older and stronger. However, if she is troubled, help her and be her counsel. Will you do that for me? Will you look after her?"


    The two of them nodded, and Shi Lang said, "It''s time I go."


    The girls let go of his hands and wished him well as Shi Lang looked at Shi Tao. He walked over to her, and hugged her tightly. He whispered in her ears, "I have never been a there in the time of your needs. I have always been selfish, but I love you my dear."


    Shi Tao closed her eyes and said, "You have never been gone. I love you too, Baba."


    The two hugged for a bit before Shi Lang vanished. He dashed through the entrance of the caged world with Hou Bing. Shi Tao took a deep breath and said, "Raise the barrier, seal the ce!"