Clan Rise: Starting as a Grandfather

Chapter 884: Chapter 644: Why Did You Surrender So Quickly?

The pier on Divine Wood Island is right by the river channel, and upon stepping onto the pier, there is a river that is more than ten zhang wide. To call it a river isn’t quite accurate; it should be a lake.

The part where the lake flows into the sea is only ten zhang wide, but it gets wider as you go inwards, with the widest part being around two to three hundred zhang.

The sacred tree of the Divine Wood Sect is located on the eastern shore of the lake, and the residential area of the island is also on the eastern shore of the lake.

The Divine Wood Sect did not construct a city; they built many houses and courtyards around the sacred tree, and of course, there is also a majestic temple.

Not to mention, the aesthetics of the Divine Wood Sect are indeed commendable.

Their architecture is filled with a natural charm. Although it appears to be courtyards and pavilions, with blue bricks and green tiles, the details fully reveal the natural charm, especially those green plants, lush and verdant, as if one is situated in a natural forest.

One could say it is a perfect blend of humanity and nature.

"There are many courtyards here, which saves us from building anew!" Yang Zhenshan said with a smile, as he looked at the rows of courtyards.

The high officials of the Divine Wood Sect reside here, so their living conditions are naturally not poor. Each courtyard is not only fresh and natural but also very ancient and has a deep historical foundation.

Yang Mingzhi said: "The courtyards are still a bit few. If everyone moves over, there definitely won’t be enough space."

Yang Zhenshan nodded slightly, "Later, we’ll allocate a plot for each family and let them build themselves!"

"Okay!" Yang Mingzhi replied cheerfully.

Building houses is easy for Star Moon Island; don’t forget Star Moon City has been expanding continuously for the past decade.

Yang Zhenshan walked around while browsing the surrounding scenery, "How deep is this lake, and what size of ships can enter?"

"It’s about three to four zhang deep, so large ships definitely can’t enter; only small boats can pass!" Yang Mingzhi replied.

"Is there a suitable place on the island for building a dock?" Yang Zhenshan asked.

The Yang family certainly can’t be as closed as the Divine Wood Sect in sealing off Divine Wood Island; having a dock where large ships can stop would be better.

"Yes, actually that side could build a port, accommodating more than a dozen large ships is no problem!" Yang Mingzhi pointed to the western coast.

Yang Zhenshan looked over and smiled.

Building a port there couldn’t be more appropriate.

Once the port is completed, large ships can dock, while small boats can navigate the lake; various goods can then penetrate deep into the island following the lake and river.

In this way, both shores of the lake and river can establish villages and towns.

The river and lake can be used as transport routes, sufficient to cover two or three dozen li of land on both shores, thus eliminating the need for many roads.

"How about upstream on the river?" Yang Zhenshan continued to inquire.

"This river is the largest on the island, and one can take a small boat along the river upstream to penetrate a hundred li." Yang Mingzhi replied.

Divine Wood Island stretches east to west, and the mountains on the island also extend in an east-west direction. What’s astonishing is that this river also runs east to west, formed by many small streams from the mountains, flowing down eastward along the terrain.

The northern terrain of Divine Wood Island is high in the northwest, low in the northeast, while the southern part is just the opposite, high in the southeast and low in the southwest.

This creates two major rivers: the northern river flows from the west to the northeast, while the southern river flows from the east to the southwest.

Both sides of the two rivers are very suitable for farming.

As they spoke, they arrived under the sacred tree, or rather, under the Ten-thousand-year-old Rong.

The lush leaves blocked out the sun, with thick roots connecting to the ground. Beneath the tree, almost no grass grew, and a thick layer of decomposed leaves filled the air with the smell of rotting foliage.

The Divine Wood Sect paved a bluestone road under the tree, following the path deeper in, the light became slightly darker.

But going further in wasn’t uncomfortable, and the smell of rotting leaves wasn’t very unpleasant.

After walking two or three li, a low altar could be seen, and this altar appeared somewhat terrifying, surrounded by many dried bones, and even numerous skulls.

"Arrange for people to dismantle this place, and bury those bones too, lest the children get scared!" Yang Zhenshan said somewhat displeased.

"Okay!" Yang Mingzhi and Yang Minghao responded together.

Yang Zhenshan looked around, "Later, arrange some people to take care of this tree, as it is a treasure!"

He wouldn’t engage in sacred tree worship, but this Ten-thousand-year-old Rong is a rare resource.

The leaves, bark, and fruits can all be used as medicine, and the roots can be crafted into strong bows. Just one tree is enough to be considered a peerless treasure.

And there are many Ten-thousand-year-old Rong across the Divine Wood Seven Islands, although those are much smaller.

Coming out from under the tree, Yang Zhenshan again saw the clear sky.

"From now on, we’ll settle around the lakeside, and both sides of the river can be cultivated into fertile fields!"

Yang Minghao said: "Father, cultivating fertile land would probably take two to three years."

The Divine Wood Sect hadn’t cultivated fertile fields on this island; apart from areas around the large banyan tree, most places still retain their primordial appearance.

If one intends to cultivate the land into fertile fields, it will undoubtedly take continuous time.

Not to mention nurturing the fields into mature land, it would take at least three years.

"Well, we’ll do it slowly, we’re not in a hurry!" Yang Zhenshan laughed.

Such things cannot be rushed; they must be done gradually.

Relocating people, opening up Divine Wood Island, and establishing a new dynasty, as well as developing the Spiritual Spring World, all require time.

There are many matters, requiring patience to manage them one by one.