"Grotto Heaven, cities, towns..."
Gu Jinlai understood quickly.
Converted to the Qiantian model, it was just a matter of replacing the administrative unit "state" with Grotto Heaven.
Zhao Xi pointed at the densely populated spots on the map, "The preliminary plan is to establish a hundred and eight Grotto Heavens. These hundred and eight Grotto Heavens would form a network that encompasses most of the inhabited areas in the Longevity World, except for the oceans. Once the residential areas are built, the most important thing would be the Upgrade system and matters related to education in cultivation..."
Speaking, he slightly paused, "In every town, a school will be built where everyone has to undergo six years of cultivation. Those with talent will continue their studies in the city, while those with average talent change into other industries. In each major city, a varying number of advanced cultivation academies will be built for another six years of cultivation. Those who stand out may then enter the Grotto Heaven for advanced studies and to receive spiritual energy and Spirit Mechanism training, and if one can stand out even within a Grotto Heaven..."
He turned his gaze to Gu Jinlai, "We can send them to Lingxiao Palace, joining the only Holy Land in the Longevity World—Lingxiao Palace!"
"The only Holy Land?"
Gu Jinlai also turned his gaze toward Zhao Xi, "Are you willing to give us Lingxiao Palace all these carefully selected talents?"
"Actually, I think the Qiantian model is quite good."
Zhao Xi said, "The Daqian Royal Family is responsible for local security, ensuring that the people can live and work in peace and contentment, while Lingxiao Palace, as the sole Holy Land Level Sect force, stands aloof from worldly affairs, cultivating one top-notch powerhouse after another."
With that, he smiled, "Even though these people are cultivated by Lingxiao Palace, they are ultimately part of Qiantian. If Qiantian truly encounters difficulties, I believe they will not stand by and watch."
Gu Jinlai was moved by the breadth of Zhao Xi’s vision.
If he truly accepted this suggestion, in a millennium, almost all powerful figures would have emerged from Lingxiao Palace. Even if Lingxiao Palace did not compete for domination or occupy any territory, it would still become the true ruler of the Longevity World.
Just like the Xuanyuan Sword Sect governed the Profound Immortal Realm.
After pondering for a moment, Gu Jinlai said, "One Lingxiao Palace is inappropriate. Whenever there’s only a single dominant force anywhere, it will lead to a loss of competition and cause history to reverse. Besides Lingxiao Palace, we must also consider your Immortal Country. The pupils emerging from the Grotto Heavens should have the choice to join either the Immortal Country or Lingxiao Palace."
"But centralization is the fastest and best way to develop a power."
"True, but competition breeds progress, and checks and balances foster development. We cultivators can easily live for thousands to tens of thousands of years. Even if we can ensure that our current thinking is clear and all our decisions are beneficial for the future development of the Longevity World, what about later?"
Hearing this, Zhao Xi couldn’t help but contemplate.
After a while, he finally said, "If you insist on having competition... then let’s do as you say."
"It’s settled then, construct the hundred and eight Grotto Heavens as soon as possible. The residents in various places will also start moving to the vicinity of the hundred and eight Grotto Heavens in the coming years. These matters are all up to your Immortal Country to undertake."
Gu Jinlai said, and his tone briefly paused, "Of course, I will also have people from Qiantian, Holy Dynasty cooperate with you."
Smiling, he added, "The Heavenly Master Hall in Lingxiao Palace has recently produced a type of large transport airship that is very convenient for travel back and forth between places. Once there are fewer Devils and safety is increased, we can use these airships to establish routes between the major Grotto Heavens to ensure stability everywhere."
"That type of transport ship? Indeed, it’s the best vehicle for travel between two places."
Next, Gu Jinlai discussed more details with Zhao Xi.
Considering the situation at Creation Gate, he ultimately did not stay long on this side.
Three days later, he took the hundreds of Spirit Crystals and a large amount of materials for producing Mecha, collected by Zhao Xi, and headed straight for the Two Realms Passage.
On the Profound Immortal Realm side, it was time for a conclusion.