Published: March 12, 2025
Chapter 441: Handling the Swamp
However, Zhao Hai also discovered that these ninth-level experts emerging from the Corpse Swamp all shared a common characteristic. They needed to absorb the seven-colored toxic fog during their cultivation, gradually storing the toxins within their bodies. Eventually, these toxins could also be used as a means of attack.
In this spatial realm, however, there were no toxins present. Although Cai'er’s true form was here, the spatial environment also contained pesticides that were far more toxic than the seven-colored toxic fog released by Cai'er, making cultivation here completely feasible.
The environment in this spatial realm had not deteriorated due to becoming a small world; on the contrary, it had improved.
When Zhao Hai was on Earth, he had heard people say that in nature, there was only one thing similar to humans, and that was viruses. Viruses wreak havoc wherever they go, just like humans do on Earth. No matter where humans live on Earth, they will inevitably damage the environment of that place. Compared to Earth, humans are more like viruses within it.
In this small world of space, although there were many animals, it was important to note that this place had not been damaged by human activity. One could say it was an entirely undeveloped world, where everything operated according to natural development. Although part of the space could be digitized—equivalent to cheating—it did not matter much for the entire realm.
So far, Zhao Hai had managed to recruit all the ninth-level experts in the Corpse Swamp. To his surprise, he found that there were actually thirty-six ninth-level experts. Adding Cai'er, Little Gold, and Mu'er, the number of ninth-level experts under Zhao Hai's control had reached an astonishing thirty-nine, which definitely qualified him as the most powerful force on the continent.
However, Zhao Hai was not inclined to use these ninth-level experts recklessly; it was far too intimidating. Besides, he had no ambition to dominate the world. He only wanted to protect the Black Earth Wilderness and the Corpse Swamp; he truly did not wish to get involved in more complicated matters.
To put it simply, Zhao Hai was somewhat selfish and introverted. Back on Earth, the pursuit of material wealth was prevalent due to the different eras. If you asked someone about their grand ideals, it was practically impossible to find an answer. They cared little for the nation; what mattered were their incomes and their little lives. Zhao Hai had this flaw as well, but he also understood another crucial aspect: responsibility.
A man who understands his responsibilities and knows how to be accountable will always be a true man, no matter where he goes. Although Zhao Hai had several shortcomings, he could not deny that he understood his responsibilities, and that was his greatest strength.
Zhao Hai did not want to kill indiscriminately or provoke wars. Therefore, even if he had the power, he could only guard his own small territory and live his own life, protecting himself from being bullied. He did not desire to dominate the world, which would inevitably lead to war, and the ones who suffered the most in war are the common people. He did not want to be a warmonger.
With the addition of so many ninth-level experts, the entire spatial level had now reached forty-five, matching the level of his previous farm.
Zhao Hai was somewhat dissatisfied with this. However, given that the space was now a combination of both farm and pasture and that the high level made improvements considerably difficult, he understood it was unavoidable.
Although level forty-five was good, it had no significant impact on the farm. Zhao Hai could only cultivate crops up to level forty-five, with no substantial enhancement.
The improvements in the pasture were limited as well; Zhao Hai still could not raise any of the ranked divine beasts. However, he was content, as he was only five levels away from reaching level fifty.
But Zhao Hai also knew that reaching level fifty would not be easy. It took more than thirty ninth-level experts to raise the space to level forty-five, and he could not imagine where he would find another thirty ninth-level experts to raise the last five levels.