"Are you crazy?" The resources required were unimaginable. Even
Bai Zhantang was startled. The academy's grand formation had a total of seven levels, but now it could only be activated up to level three.
Because reaching level seven requires restoring all buildings, which requires massive resources.
"Don't worry, I don't have anything else, just money. The Seventh Branch is mine, and it must be turned into the strongest fortress.
Both defense and attack power must be maxed out. Oh, and there's also the Spirit Gathering Array and the Trial Formation—prioritize reaching the strongest.
Don't save me money, let's do it together. The movements need to be fast, the posture cool, and I'll pay you ten times the main hospital's daily wages. "Long Chen said to the craftsmen.
The craftsmen were instantly overjoyed. Their incomes were already considerable, and Long Chen paid ten times the wages. Without hesitation, they got to work.
Zheng Wenlong's efficiency was truly impeccable. With 100,000 Jianmu Divine Fruits available, he used them directly as collateral, unlocking the highest authority and providing Long Chen with all available resources. Without affecting operations, he transported all the inventory resources from the surrounding major domains over to him.
All kinds of building materials piled up like mountains. Bai Zhantang was stunned. Long Chen was incredibly wealthy—millions of craftsmen had worked together. The Seventh Branch had originally only built part of the buildings, and it was just the framework.
Now, with the influx of massive resources and millions of craftsmen working together, the Seventh Branch is being improved every moment.
When the main hall was completed, a magnificent golden hall shone brilliantly, majestic and imposing, with an ancient and renewed aura. Its completion shook heaven and earth, and fortune from all directions surged rapidly toward the Seventh Branch.
The Seventh Branch was originally a feng shui treasure land. When the main hall was completed, it was like a dragon awakening, triggering a phenomenon between heaven and earth.
One grand hall after another rose from the ground, paved with blue bricks, lush green grass, and between small bridges and flowing water, an immortal aura arose. Long Chen had completely transformed the Seventh Academy into a paradise on earth.
Moreover, to create a better atmosphere for the Seventh Academy, Long Chen scattered the fertile soil from the chaotic space in certain areas. Even if this dust was separated from the chaotic space, it still possessed powerful vitality.
Moving them outside can easily sustain their vitality for several hundred years. Moreover, they will transform the soil outside, making it more fertile, lush and thriving. Even some large trees transplanted here will immediately take root and grow rapidly.
As time passed bit by bit, the Seventh Branch underwent tremendous changes every day. Palace after palace rose from the ground, and in just one month, all the buildings of the Seventh Branch were fully restored.
During this month, the resources Long Chen had invested were so intense that even Bai Zhantang and the others felt their hearts pounding.
Huayun Trading Company transports massive amounts of resources every day, which are consumed daily. Millions of craftsmen are constantly busy, never idle.
When the Seventh Branch was fully restored, even after watching the progress bit by bit, Bai Zhantang and the others still felt as if they were in a dream.
Bai Zhantang really couldn't figure out what kind of relationship Long Chen had with Huayun Trading Company, throwing all kinds of resources here like trash.
Long Chen managed to spend money to create a brilliant branch academy. What was usually a century-long project, he managed to complete in just one month.
All the buildings of the Seventh Branch can be used. If the grand array is fully activated, it instantly draws out the power of a domain, truly capable of killing Realm Kings. The current Seventh Branch has indeed reached an impregnable level.
However, Long Chen paid a huge price for this. He had basically spent the value of the 100,000 Jianmu Divine Fruits, and Zheng Wenlong had nearly emptied the inventory of several nearby Yuhua Yun Trading Firms, finally meeting Long Chen's needs.
But after all this turmoil, Zheng Wenlong made such a big deal and gained even greater power. In the future, as long as Long Chen has treasures, he can trade with Huayun Trading Company for more things. This is a true win-win cooperation.
However, Long Chen couldn't trouble Zheng Wenlong for the time being. The resources he was now requesting were all secured using the Jianmu Divine Fruit as collateral.
Zheng Wenlong took on some risk. If something unexpected happened when selling the Jianmu Divine Fruit outside in the future, causing the price to fall short of expectations, Huayun Trading Company would lose money. So, for now, this was all Zheng Wenlong could offer Long Chen.
But even that was enough. The Spirit Gathering Array was the best. In such a large academy, there were fewer than a thousand disciples, and all kinds of resources could be used freely—there was no need to wait in line.
After Yunyang Celestial Master, Dongming Celestial Master, and others arrived, they couldn't help but sigh that the people of the Seventh Branch, whether disciples or elders, are incredibly fortunate—few people, abundant resources, and good benefits. Even Bai Shishi's mother joked that she wanted to leave the War God Hall and prepare to join the Seventh Branch, which made Bai Zhantang roll his eyes in anger.
The Seventh Branch was built so grandly and grandly. The main hospital asked Long Chen if he wanted to send people to support him, but Long Chen flatly refused.
Long Chen said that, except for some elders responsible for management, he would refuse any older generation from entering the Seventh Branch. He wanted to build the youngest academy ever possible.
The main academy absolutely respected Long Chen's choice and didn't bring it up again, which put his mind at ease. Although the academy was somewhat rigid in its actions, it kept its word, and he was very satisfied with that.
He didn't mind supporting more people, but when some came to live off and still had to act all high and mighty, Long Chen would be annoyed.
So quality is more valuable than quantity; having less makes management easier and conflicts are less likely. As director, it will be easier for him to do so.
Seeing that the place was already as solid as a fortress, Bai Zhantang left with his men. Of the thirty-six Immortal King experts he had brought, Long Chen gave each a Jianmu Divine Fruit. These Immortal King experts were both surprised and delighted, deeply grateful to Long Chen. This item was so precious that even if they didn't need it, they could at least exchange it for other treasures.
As for Bai Shishi's mother and Bai Xiaole's mother, Long Chen certainly couldn't be stingy. He gave each ten pills, and this was the only one Long Chen could offer.
The two received the gifts and immediately broke into big smiles, praising Long Chen for being sensible and generous. As for Bai Zhantang, Long Chen didn't give him a single hair.
In his words, he was the deputy hall master, and giving away such a small item was nothing to show off—it was no different from humiliating someone, so he didn't give it to him.
Bai Zhantang was so angry his teeth itched. He wished he could just insult me as much as he wanted, but since he was proud of his status, he definitely couldn't bring himself to ask Long Chen for it. He could only pretend to be disdainful and leave with his men.
After a month of hard work, Long Chen could finally relax. As long as he was in the Evil Dragon Domain, even if Empuda came in person, he wouldn't be afraid.
Bai Shishi, Mu Qingyun, Luo Bing, and the others led their people into the formation to cultivate as soon as the Spirit Gathering Array was completed.
The cultivation conditions here are far superior to those at the main institute, and they don't want to waste time.
After finishing all this, Long Chen was about to begin his cultivation, but suddenly a thought struck him—he thought of something very important.
Long Chen sank his mind into the chaotic space and arrived beneath the Heavenly Dao Tree at the core of the Black Earth. When he saw the tree again, he was greatly shocked.