Chapter 1405 - 1404: Island Creation

"Right here?"

"Right here!"

"Alright! Let's set up the array!"

Lu Zheng nodded, and with a wave of his hand, thick fog enveloped the part of the sea, while setting up an Illusionary Array.

This was to prevent the incoming fleet from accidentally entering the fog and reaching the construction site.

"We're still on the coastal continental shelf here." Lu Zheng gazed at the seabed, rubbing his chin, "The depth isn't even a thousand meters, lacks challenge!"

"Hurry up." Lin Wan laughed, "If we're any later, our fleet will arrive."

Lu Zheng laughed heartily, extended a finger, and activated the "Taiyue Divine Mountain Painting," controlling the earth and rocks on the continental seabed over a thousand meters below.

Under Lu Zheng's magical power, the terrain within dozens of miles began to change silently, as if spring rain silently transforming the land.

The solid earth and stones gathered like sand at the seabed, then started to rise, eventually surfacing to form an island.

Meanwhile, although the gathering of earth and stones created little noise, such a dramatic change still caused the surrounding sea to surge inexplicably.

So the "Profound Turtle Water Control True Spirit Secret Technique" quickly stabilized the surging waters within a radius of a hundred miles.

Thus, in spite of the dramatic seabed changes, not only did the neighboring nation remain unaware, but even the fish and shrimp at the site felt nothing.

Liu Qingyan, kind-hearted, waved her hand, returning all the fish and shrimp about to surface in the island's center back to the sea.

The next moment, as the earth and stones surfaced, the emerging part took the form of a phoenix poised to fly.

Apart from the wings and tail feathers, the body and head were crafted into small hills, serving as natural defenses to accommodate firepower.

Below the wings, near the island, the water depth averaged over thirty meters, and the wings and body formed a curved barrier, making it a perfect natural harbor for large ships.

Lu Zheng clapped his hands, "Done!"

The phoenix island before them emerging from the sea looked just like the one Si Lingxi depicted.

"It's not exactly the same." Liu Qingyan shook her head, and with a wave of her hand, scattered seeds that she had, followed by Jade Water True Qi spreading across the island.

Within moments, lush greenery covered the island, lines of coconut trees appeared on the beach, and the central mountain sprouted clusters of parasol trees.

"Phoenix rests on parasol trees, a symbol of auspiciousness." Liu Qingyan said, "Without parasol trees, how could it be called Phoenix Island?"

Si Lingxi smiled contentedly, and Shen Ying reached out to grab a large stone from the seabed, swiftly carved it into a monument with several sword strokes, and inscribed three large characters.

[Phoenix Island]

Shen Ying laughed, "Now it's complete."

Lu Zheng, "..."

Lin Wan, "..."

"Alright then." Lu Zheng nodded, "The island's built, why not add this final touch."

Lin Wan agreed, "Let the Ancient Culture Archival Room worry about it."

"Let's move to the next location; hm, Dragon King Island is nearby." Lu Zheng said.

Lin Wan pulled Lu Zheng, pointing to the island still shrouded in fog below, "Array?"

Lu Zheng checked his phone for the time, "It'll automatically dissipate at six in the morning."

Lin Wan remarked in surprise, "The Spiritual Qi array even has an automatic timing function?"

"With enough cultivation, timing down to the second is possible." Lu Zheng embraced Lin Wan, and then they activated Cloud Qi, leading all the women away.

...

Next, one island after another emerged from the sea, appearing in dense fog, under the starlight of the dark night, without daylight.

Dragon King Island, alongside Phoenix Island, guarded the entry of the Malacca Strait into the South Sea.

Celestial Fox Island, Taiji Island, Divine Sword Island, from north to south, along the western sea boundary, confronting the southern brothers face-to-face, kept their original territory and the islands and reefs they occupied in the South Sea apart and directly facing their three major southern cities.

Taohua Island, Jishi Island, Giant Panda Island, also stretched from north to south, albeit on the eastern side of the sea boundary this time, encompassing a certain democratic model's major cities within the range of ordinary firepower strike.

The last, Luojia Island, located between Giant Panda Island and Phoenix Island, in the open sea of Wenlai, demonstrated to the young brother eager for a share who truly dominates.

"A complete tour, mission accomplished!"

On the final Luojia Island, Lu Zheng also created Chao Yin Cave, opening with a Purple Bamboo Forest, and inside placing a White Jade Guanyin Statue holding a Willow Jade Purification Bottle.

Undoubtedly, it's the perfect Guanyin shrine from Journey to the West.

"Definitely a super surprise." Lu Zheng nodded and said.

Lin Wan couldn't help but hold her forehead, "The warriors landing on the island won't have concerns, will they?"

Such suddenly appearing islands and related legendary scenery would likely unsettle even atheists, despite rear assistance, and cause them to second-guess, muttering to themselves.

Shen Ying laughed, "Why worry? They're already briefed on the place; surely they'll realize it's aligned with our side. If not inappropriate, I'd like to make a Fierce Ghost Island."

Lin Wan: (°ー°〃)

Just then, in the eastern sky, a streak of red appeared.

"The sun's coming up; didn't realize time passed so quickly." Lu Zheng said, "Thankfully, my magical power's sufficient, or it wouldn't be possible to create nine islands overnight."

Gathering earth into mountains, calming the sea, and constructing nine large islands covering dozens of square kilometers is no easy feat.

Lin Wan pointed north, "It's here."

In the northern distance, a gray ship, with white hull numbers painted on its sides, accelerated and approached through the wind and waves.

However, the cloud and fog zone together with the Illusionary Array caused radar and positioning systems to malfunction, forcing the ship to stop outside the cloud and fog zone.

"Captain, report: the ship has approached the designated location, but the location is shrouded in dense fog, suspected to be a forming typhoon with strong electromagnetic interference. We attempted to approach but both radar and positioning systems failed, please instruct!"

The captain nodded, recalling the confidential orders passed down from above.

"Ensure arrival at the designated coordinates before six in the morning to achieve landing and effective control of the islands emerging at the designated location."

What a hassle!

If it weren't for the series of red stamps on this confidential order, he would have called up straight away, letting them know the internal network was breached.

Even so, he confirmed several times with the old leader before executing the orders in confusion.

Is this a joke?

This area has been patrolled countless times; where's the island?

No mention of the Celestial Whale being here for construction either!

And this area lacks reefs, lacking a foundation for artificial island construction!

Just then…

"The sun has risen!"

"The fog has cleared!"

"Hey? Suddenly it's sunny; I thought it was a typhoon."

"Indeed, I was surprised myself!"

"What's that there…?"

In the large ship's command room, everyone gazed out the window in shock.

"A mirage?"

"So close, that's no mirage!"

"Is that...an island!?"