Chapter 762 - 382: Revealing the Identity

Chapter 762: Chapter 382: Revealing the Identity

The top-floor conference hall of the Commerce Association.

At this moment, Li Yihuo, Chen Kaishan, Cheng Zongwen, Zhou Zhendong, Zhang Chuchu, Zhang Zeyu, and the others were gathered here. Everyone wore a different expression, and the atmosphere was somewhat tense.

Li Yihuo stood with his hands behind his back, his face stern as his gaze slowly swept over the group. He knew time was short and there was no room for delay, so he got straight to the point.

"Everyone," he began, "the Boss is occupied with many matters. I have come today to explain the situation regarding the Immortal Realm and the Realm of Ten Thousand Races, and to convey the Boss’s plans."

Hearing this, everyone straightened their backs and listened with rapt attention. Li Yihuo gave a slight nod and continued.

"First, the passage no longer connects to the old Cultivation Immortality Realm, but to the Realm of Ten Thousand Races. And the Boss is the master of the Realm of Ten Thousand Races. The Immortal Realm, too, was created by the Boss himself."

As soon as he said this, the eyes of everyone present widened, their faces filled with unconcealable shock.

They had already been stunned by the sheer scale of the Immortal Realm and the Realm of Ten Thousand Races when they saw the map. But now, Li Yihuo was telling them that the Realm of Ten Thousand Races belonged to the Boss, and that the Immortal Realm was his creation as well. It was truly too much for them to process at once.

But Li Yihuo didn’t give them time to ask questions, continuing,

"The current Realm of Ten Thousand Races has gathered everyone from the entire Cultivation Immortality Realm. The next step in personnel distribution is for the Boss to have all ordinary people repatriated to our Martial Arts Realm."

His gaze fell upon Zhou Zhendong. "The teleportation and sorting on the other side isn’t finished yet. Once it is, we need to move these people out quickly. Are the Seven Kingdoms and the Thirteen Royal Families ready?"

Zhou Zhendong’s expression sharpened, and he quickly replied, "We’re prepared. Their armies are already on standby outside, and more troops are coming to handle transportation in shifts. We can begin escorting people away at any time. All necessary food and water have been secured."

"Good." Li Yihuo nodded slightly. "Next is the Boss’s plan..."

Following that, Li Yihuo explained everything in a continuous, detailed flow.

He described the situation with the Immortal Realm, the Immortal Capital, and the Immortal Palace. He explained the roles of Immortal Officials. He laid out Cheng Zongyang’s development plans for the Immortal Realm and the Martial Arts Realm. He also mentioned the plan for the Cheng Clan Commerce Association to establish a presence in the Immortal Cities throughout the Immortal Realm, and much more.

This explanation lasted for more than two hours. During that time, Li Yihuo frequently paused to let everyone process the information and ask questions. Only when he was sure they had fully understood and digested one point would he continue, lest they become completely confused.

Once the general overview was complete and everyone understood, Li Yihuo’s gaze turned to Chen Kaishan.

"Manager Chen."

Chen Kaishan was slightly startled to be called on so suddenly. A hint of surprise flickered across his face, but he quickly regained his composure and said, "Go on."

"Have you considered leaving the Da Yi Commerce Association to join the Cheng Clan Commerce Association?"

Li Yihuo was very direct. He knew this matter had to be brought into the open.

As the manager of the Cheng Family’s commercial empire, even though Cheng Zongwen managed the Cheng Clan Commerce Association, Li Yihuo himself was in charge of its overall operational direction and administration, as appointed by Cheng Zongyang.

Therefore, he had to act from the standpoint of Cheng Zongyang and the Cheng Family, planning for the Boss’s benefit and recruiting talent.

The Immortal Realm was different from Jade Peak Immortal City; the two were completely incomparable.

Jade Peak Immortal City could allow the Da Yi Commerce Association to profit from all civilian commerce, but the Immortal Realm could not.

The Cheng Family had no obligation to help the Da Yi Commerce Association. With the Cheng Family’s transcendent status in the Immortal Realm, whichever family they chose to support would become a behemoth.

The Immortal Realm would allow for commercial competition, but it would not support a commerce association that wasn’t one of their own.

The Immortal Realm required vast amounts of resources now. In the future, besides what was produced by the local Cultivation Immortality Influences, the Cheng Clan Commerce Association would be the main supplier.

Thus, this benefit could only fall into their own hands.

Chen Kaishan was no fool. After hearing Li Yihuo’s description of the Immortal Realm, coupled with this question, he guessed Li Yihuo’s intentions. He wasn’t muddle-headed, either. In this situation, there was no need to even think about what to choose.

"Chief Shopkeeper, just tell me what you need me to do," Chen Kaishan said, his expression serious and his gaze firm.

"Good." Li Yihuo revealed a satisfied smile. An unspoken understanding passed between them.

Li Yihuo turned to Cheng Zongwen. "Zongwen. The fundamental structure of the Cheng Clan Commerce Association will remain unchanged, but we will create a new department specifically responsible for basic living supplies. I’d like to put Shopkeeper Chen in charge. What do you think?"

Cheng Zongwen smiled slightly. "No problem. I agree."

He knew full well he couldn’t possibly object to something so beneficial to the family.

Li Yihuo looked at Chen Kaishan again. "Shopkeeper Chen, after you’ve quickly and clearly handled the handover at the Da Yi Commerce Association, get in touch with the Seven Kingdoms and the Thirteen Royal Families.

"The entire Immortal Realm needs far too many basic resources. We’ll take as much as they can produce. This will benefit the development of civilian industries throughout the Martial Arts Realm. After the personnel are distributed, they will have a substantial income, which will quickly put their minds at ease.

"Remember, business is business, but everything must be done legitimately. You cannot tarnish the name of the Cheng Clan Commerce Association, and more importantly, you cannot cause even the slightest damage to the Boss’s reputation. He is the master of the Realm of Ten Thousand Races and the Lord of the Immortal Realm. No one is allowed to slander him!"

Chen Kaishan nodded solemnly. "Understood!"

Finally, Li Yihuo said to Zhang Chuchu and Zhang Zeyu,

"The Immortal Realm has one thousand two hundred sixty-one Immortal Cities, and I have already designated a location for a Commerce Association in each one. Although we won’t open them all in the initial phase, we will still need personnel for all commercial aspects, as well as a reserve of staff.