Lan Fangxuan went to make arrangements.
Yang Hong continued to stand on the coast. He also realized that his killing intent had become rather heavy.
He needed some time to calm his mind.
To quickly pacify his emotions, Yang Hong began reciting the "Du Ren Jing" (Scripture for Saving Beings).
"Taishang Tai Xing, Ying Bian Wu Ting... Achieve all vows, as spoken in the scripture."
After the first recitation of the "Du Ren Jing," countless spirits within a hundred-li radius of Yang Hong began to appear.
Yang Hong noticed that besides a small number of demonic spirits, there were also a considerable number of spirits from demonic beasts and wild beasts, and even more from humans.
What enraged him the most was that many human spirits were incomplete.
"Wuwuwu~~"
The wails of the human spirits were the loudest.
This situation once again made Yang Hong's killing intent surge, making him want to rush out and kill all the demonic creatures he could find in the nearby waters.
However, he quickly suppressed his killing intent and rage.
At this moment, transcending the souls of these compatriots was more important.
"Taishang Tai Xing, Ying Bian Wu Ting..."
Twice, thrice, ten times...
Hundred li, thousand li, ten thousand li...
One day, two days, eight days.
Yang Hong, without rest, continued to chant the "Du Ren Jing," moving from one area to another until there were no spirits left on the entire Rendao Island.
"Dust to dust, earth to earth, rest in peace.
Humanity will no longer be reduced to livestock."
Even though the entire island and the surrounding sea within a hundred li had been purified, Yang Hong still felt as if countless human predecessors were watching him silently.
"Thank you, sir~"
"Thank you, sir~"
"Thank you, sir~"
As Yang Hong landed back on the same coast, Lan Fangxuan, leading all the surviving humans, knelt down in the open space before the beach to express their gratitude.
Everyone had parents and ancestors. While Yang Hong was reciting the "Du Ren Jing," they had all seen their ancestors, and even saw those ancestors' souls being reassembled within Yang Hong's scripture before slowly dissipating into white light.
Although no one had witnessed reincarnation, everyone knew that their ancestors' souls had been made whole and had moved on to reincarnation.
Now, everyone was filled with gratitude towards Yang Hong.
Humanity's respect and love for their ancestors were etched into their bones.
It was the gratitude left in human civilization's heritage, born from ancestors who, with their lives, had paved the way for humanity's survival and shielded their descendants from the storms, generation after generation.
Yang Hong's act of purifying the spirits of his ancestors had earned him the respect of almost everyone.
It also made them completely subservient to Yang Hong's every command.
"Everyone, stand up. I said, we humans do not kneel easily."
"Yes~ Swish~"
Upon hearing Yang Hong's command, everyone stood up, their movements synchronized.
After standing up, everyone's posture was straighter, their chests puffed out.
"Yes, this is how it should be.
Our human race, since its birth on this Taiyuan Continent, has existed for hundreds of millions of years.
Our ancestors emerged from a life of eating raw meat and drinking blood. We were once herded by demons and beasts, even treated as livestock.
Yet, our ancestors, still, walked step by step through the darkness,
struggling for survival in the cracks, cultivating step by step."
"Our ancestors used their flesh and blood to forge the human bloodline, the proud spirit of humanity, and humanity's status."
"Now, our human race almost controls the Taiyuan Continent. Humanity has risen.
The Myriad Demon Sea, in the future, will also be the territory of our human race.
Demons will only become our slaves and food."
"Now, we, the descendants, must strive for self-reliance. Even if we cannot surpass our ancestors, we must not tarnish their reputation!"
Yang Hong's voice was not very loud, but amplified by his true essence, it reached the ears of the 470,000 humans before him.
Everyone heard him clearly.
"Humanity shall strive!"
"Humanity shall strive!"
"Humanity shall strive!"
Someone, no one knew who, shouted the first cry, and the cry of "Humanity shall strive!" echoed from every human.
The sound waves, rising higher and higher, directly dispersed the dark clouds in the sky.
Among the crowd, Yu Kewei, Hua Xinlei, and a few other demonic subordinates of Yang Hong also raised their arms and shouted with passion.
In their hearts, they were cultivated by their master and were not demons; they were humans.
Watching his fellow humans regain their confidence, Yang Hong finally wore his first smile in half a month.
After a while, the crowd's excitement gradually subsided.
"Alright, for the next period, you will go to the center of Rendao Island and begin rebuilding the city.
Build the first city of humanity in the Myriad Demon Archipelago!"
"Yes~"
Everyone responded in unison.
"I will pave a road first to make your migration easier."
Yang Hong had already chosen the location for the new city.
Rendao Island was 3,800 li from north to south and 4,100 li from east to west, making it a large island.
However, with such a vast area, Yang Hong's divine sense could not cover it all, nor was it convenient for him to set up a large formation.
Therefore, he intended to transform this island.
Moreover, he planned to build not just one city, but at least 36 cities in addition to the main city.
He intended to make [Rendao Island] a super island that would awe all directions.
"Earth Movement Technique~ Earth Becomes Steel~"
Adjusting his direction, Yang Hong, in full view of everyone, began to construct the road using two commonly used earth attribute spells.
"This is immortal magic! I wonder if I can learn it?"
"This senior is so powerful. With a single finger, a 300-li road appears. Truly the methods of an immortal."
"The senior's magic is far more powerful than that of the demons."
"Of course! The senior is the one who annihilated all the demons on Kuangshe Island."
"Hmph~ What Kuangshe Island, this island is now our human island, called Rendao Island."
"Yes~ This is our island now, Rendao Island."
Those following behind Yang Hong went from whispering to excitedly discussing.
From their tone, Yang Hong could clearly feel their confidence being reshaped, and the pride of being human was awakening.
This was good.
But it was not enough.
"Listen up, everyone.
When we reach the new city's location, I will erect some stone tablets and pass down the orthodox cultivation methods of humanity. All humans will be able to cultivate."
"We... we can cultivate too?"
Everyone was stunned again, surprised, and then someone asked softly.
"Yes, everyone! Regardless of gender or age, regardless of aptitude, as long as you want to learn, you can.
As for how far you can cultivate, that will depend on your own efforts."
"Really?"
"That's great!"
"I want to become an immortal too!"
"Hmph~ Whether I become an immortal or not, I don't care. As long as I can become strong and kill demons, I will be satisfied."
"Yes~ Kill demons! I want to kill demons too."
"Yes, yes, cultivate and become strong to kill demons everywhere. I want to exterminate the demons."
"I want to kill demons too."
Hearing that everyone could cultivate, except for a few who were already cultivators, everyone present was ecstatic.
Yang Hong glanced at the cultivators in the crowd, and saw the disbelief and suspicion in their eyes,
as well as their worry.
After all, any cultivator knew that cultivation was difficult and had thresholds.
Various thresholds.
However, Yang Hong was not worried at all. He had a system,
and he had a way!