Chapter 5044 Eighth Bastion City

Davis, Evelynn, Fairy Qiyra, and the others kept gazing at the Upper Realm's Ethereal Lumina Tree.

Even the disciples who had lived for many years were entranced as though they had never seen it or they hadn't seen it for a long time. But as the fatty said, Davis was inclined to think this was a sight that would mesmerize many people, regardless of whether they had seen it before.

Not only did it make one feel minuscule, but it was also like a giant umbrella that made one safe from the horrors of the universe.

In this Desolate Era, Davis knew this attraction would be much more significant. After all, even he could feel the dense heaven and earth energy brushing past him, knowing that it could cater to his cultivation needs. It was more than a suitable environment, even at the edge of the city. Although it refused to partake in his absorption as usual, it was still a breath of fresh air that would make everyone sigh in relief.

He didn't go out of his way to force it to become a part of it lest that would reveal some details to the onlookers.

After a minute, they released their gaze, and the fatty smiled as he opened his mouth again.

"Don't be shy. The life ring will not be able to accommodate hundreds of millions of people for so long. It will be difficult for the heaven and earth energy to go into it since the city-wide formation makes sure that no mini-realm or pocket realms can take away the heaven and earth energy. As long as the formation finds a point that siphons more energy for a long period of time, then it will blacklist that area." He explained.

Davis was intrigued.

He heard the Bastion Cities were only created in the last two months, but they were thorough with it. He guessed blueprints already existed to counter such a scenario. As expected of a cunning power like the Hexadra Clan. They were prepared for nearly anything.

"Really, we only have ten people." Davis emphasized.

"Is that so?"

The fatty didn't say otherwise and nodded, "Alright, I told you what you need to know. Follow me, I'll take you to your accommodation."

Davis and the others followed him.

After passing through the defensive line, they still saw the scene that they had witnessed beyond the gates here.

The outer edge still housed people of lower cultivation.

Although they enjoyed the heaven and earth energy, they looked somewhat lost.

In truth, many had lost their homes and came here running. It was unknown what they did or who and all they abandoned to come here and be a part of the Bastion Cities. Very few people would be able to bring their entire group if they weren't part of a major power.

Davis had witnessed such scenes before when he forced the Fire Phoenix Clan and a few other clans to leave their territories.

If the order collapses during an evacuation, every crime imaginable could be committed. Trust will be lost between people. Everyone will feel like they're missing out if they do not plunder and, as a result, will grab onto anything, whatever that might save them, even if it means losing their freedom.

Davis guessed these people might've already lost their freedom.

"Don't pity them." Nearby, the fatty seemingly knew what they were thinking.

"They do not have backers or belong to any power, but that's not their crime. If you try to help them, they will take advantage of you as much as possible. Look, do you see any hope in their faces? They don't trust people, nor are they willing to trust. Do you know what they did the moment they came into Bastion City when it was just getting started?"

He asked, but quickly continued.

"Even though I just arrived a month ago, these people were quite audacious, demanding that they be given accommodation, resources, and protection for free. They claimed that, as the ruler of the realm, the Hexadra Clan must be benevolent and protect them. The Hexadra Clan? Benevolent? Pui! Haha, even the City Lords of the twelve Bastion Cities are just figureheads, only useful to force the powers here to hand over the tax and give more than half of it as tributes to the Hexadra Clan. To meet the tribute quota of the first and second months, I heard that the City Lord and his cronies even forced the normal people to rob people of their assets by breaking into their shops. As for the powers that lacked a Peak Primarch, even they got affected by this 'asset relocation' tax they invented, forced to give up their wealth."

"…"

Davis wanted to say that he was also affected by the asset relocation tax.

However, he could understand the fatty's words.

In an apocalypse, everyone had to look out for their own skin.

"But don't worry, as long as we're brothers, I won't let you get affected by this nonsense. With me here, you only need to be careful about the Hexadra Clan."

"Is the Hexadra Clan also here?" Davis asked.

According to the intelligence, there were some forces here, but the entire Hexadra Clan and their branches had the Realm Core to depend on for heaven and earth energy, so they did not need to make the trip to the Ethereal Lumina Tree.

This was a forbidden zone until it was no longer one.

After all, if they hadn't opened this place up, then the major powers would go to them and knock on their doors.

So what if they had a True Deity-level powerhouse? In the face of survival, people would be forced to make a decision. If thousands of powers besieged them, even Realm Master Malzor Hexadra would not be able to keep his energy up and would have to give up the Realm Core or die.

Hence, they decided to open up the Ethereal Lumina Tree zone and built twelve cities around it. However, they didn't give it to the people entirely and still needed to collect tributes.

"No, the Hexadra Clan is only in the third, sixth, ninth, and twelfth cities. However, their presence is still less compared to the other powers. As long as we don't go provoke them and don't cause too much trouble that even they couldn't overlook, they'll be happy to let us run amok."

The fatty chuckled, continuing, "Brother, do you have any good relations with the Hexadra Clan?"

"I don't," Davis answered frankly.

"Haha, I like you more. After you have settled down here and taken care of the internal affairs, come join my Handsome Giant Consortium. I'll treat you well. Hahaha!"

Davis nodded but didn't reply.

The fatty abruptly went solemn, "However, you have to be careful. The Hexadra Clan is conscripting from every city, so don't let your young ones run off. With the war with the forces from the Nine-Headed Hydra Galaxy already having started, they can't spend more effort to protect the city and the people. Supplies will also dwindle quick, so I hope you brought more. You know- we'll have to go back to eating stuff- actually eating and getting fat like me. Hahaha!"

His tone quickly became jovial again as he laughed out loud.

"As long as everyone has a bite to eat and restores their heaven and earth energy every few days, the situation should not worsen to the point of becoming unbearable and apocalyptic like outside, but of course, if you need any help, let me know."

"Many thanks. What is your name?" Davis finally found the opportunity to ask.

"Haha, just call me fatty. You have probably called me that in your mind many times already. I don't mind. Just add 'handsome' in front of it."

"…"

Fairy Qiyra Darkstar and the others turned speechless.

This person was quite the character. He appeared somewhat jovial, but that was because Davis managed to gain his favor by presenting a suitable enough gift at the very beginning. He even told them to be careful about a few things.

Usually, they would be grateful, but they did not come to live here.

They were here to enslave people like him after turning him into a corpse.

They momentarily gazed at Davis, wondering what he would do.

In fact, as long as he said it, they were willing to turn back right now. After all, the plan they concocted was indeed insane. No one in their right mind would try amidst a group of fanatics and armies trying to kill them.

Death was certain.

However, Davis emphasized that he would shoulder it. They had no idea how he would, but knew he wasn't the type to utter empty words.

"Alright, handsome fatty. As long as you maintain good faith, I'll listen to you during our stay here."

"Good, good."

Seeing Davis acknowledge him, the fatty nodded twice with satisfaction. However, he didn't ask Davis's name. The other party was masked for a reason, so he guessed it would be revealed in due time.

Instead, he asked, "Hmm, if you really don't have many people, then what are you looking for?"

"I'm looking for enslaved stuff."

"Oh, are you looking to start a slave business? That's booming right now!"

"No, for other purposes."

"…" The fatty's expression changed slightly as he gave Davis a weird look, "Are you a fey who eats human meat?"

"No, I'm looking for High-Level Exalts. Doesn't matter if they're humans, magical beasts, or feys."

"…"

The fatty simple couldn't understand. After hesitating, he finally asked, "Do you want to meet with powerful people to form a consortium with you as the supreme leader?"

"…" Davis simply smiled and didn't say much other than, "I just want you to give me a list of big shots here and the other cities. That will do."

"…"

For some reason, the fatty felt a strange sensation that made his heart drop.

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