Lord of the Earth

However, the most crucial step in building a "dynasty of destiny" is to gather "population"!
It should be noted that although Qianxia is currently a "quasi-imperial dynasty" with hundreds of billions of living beings under its command.

However, according to the standards of the Eternal Land, there is still a huge gap between it and becoming an "Imperial Dynasty". An Imperial Dynasty should basically have a population of "trillions".

Managing such a vast number of beings would require an enormous number of talented individuals, a feat that is currently difficult for any single power to truly achieve.

Even a power like Qianxia, ​​which possesses a large number of geniuses and unparalleled talents, could hardly satisfy them.

This is where the advantage of winning first place in this "Competition for Heaven" becomes apparent!
[You have become the acting city lord of the Human Holy City... You can view information about the Human Holy City and know about its talent pool... You have gained special talents 'The ability to judge character' and 'Loyalty'...]

[You have gained access to the Human Holy City from all those summoned from the Eternal Land...]

As the lord of the human race's holy city, you will receive additional fortune from the development of this holy city. However, if this fortune is depleted, your own fortune will also be depleted!

The will of Earth has always been fair, and as the "Lord of the Holy City," one will naturally not be without any benefits.

Especially within the Holy City, he possesses the fundamental abilities of "understanding people's hearts" and "controlling the overall situation."

As long as he is within the "Holy City of Humans", he can possess a powerful "aura observation" effect, allowing him to see the aura above the heads of all people! This is simply a divine skill for recruiting talents and building a team.

"This humble official greets the City Lord!"

A young man's wise voice interrupted Xia Tian's thoughts.

Guiguzi had quietly arrived not far from him at some point and nodded slightly in greeting.

“Master Guiguzi, how can this be? You are a senior master who has made great contributions in protecting the Holy City.”

Summer return gift.

"I must thank you, sir. Without your strategic planning and strong support, I, Qian Xia, would probably not have been able to secure this 'first place,' let alone the position of city lord!"

"The city lord is too modest."

Guiguzi wore a deep and satisfied smile.

"This 'Grand Ceremony of Competition for Heaven' is precisely for selecting the most suitable person to support the future of the Holy City and the human race. Your achievements and potential are worthy of this position. I am merely following the will of Heaven and contributing my meager strength."

Xia Tian looked at Guiguzi, his face filled with gratitude and solemnity. With a thought, and under the blessing of the Holy City's authority, Guiguzi's information clearly appeared:
【Guiguzi (Xuanhuang)】

[Level] Transcendent Realm 9 (Demigod Peak)

[Supernatural Power] Strategic Maneuvering (1. **Skill 1:** Can divide enemy alliances, planting seeds of conflict within the target group, causing them to disintegrate on their own; 2. **Skill 2:** Can integrate scattered forces into a unified camp, granting a temporary resonance effect of destiny.
Yin-Yang Puppet Technique (1. Yang Puppet: Creates a physical clone using the Qi of Heaven and Earth. The clone possesses 50% of the original's strength and can be multiplied in large numbers; 2. Yin Puppet: Seals the consciousness of a powerful enemy into the puppet and controls its behavior in reverse.)
[Talent] Strategist (Greatly increases the success rate of persuasion when conducting diplomatic negotiations; alliances led by the strategist have inherent binding force of destiny, and the party that violates the agreement will suffer a backlash of fate.)

【characteristic】

The Master of Deception (can see through all the enemy's hidden schemes, formations, traps, and disguised supernatural abilities. Has a strong immunity to "conspiracy-type" schemes. When seen through, can deal powerful damage to the opponent. And every time the opponent's scheme is thwarted, the master's luck will increase.)
When a disciple or successor (such as Su Qin, Zhang Yi, or Sun Bin) is promoted, the Master of Ten Thousand Saints can gain a certain amount of luck.

Reclusive Person (When not directly involved in combat, automatically accumulates "Strategic Qi" every hour, which can be used to temporarily increase the range of supernatural abilities or the accuracy of deductions)

Preemptive strike (Master of overall strategy; when leading strategic planning after joining a human faction, can significantly improve the faction's "decision-making efficiency," "resource conversion rate," and "crisis early warning speed")
The Holy Messenger (capable of sensing changes in the rules of heaven and earth, the trajectory of divine descent, and energy fluctuations at the "Gate of Cataclysm," issuing early warnings of calamity).
True God's Disciple (possibly a true disciple of a certain True God, possessing a special identity)

[Skill] "Guiguzi: Authentic: Xuanhuang" (includes the essence of the art of diplomacy, the general outline of Qimen Dunjia, the secrets of military strategy and deception, the diagram of celestial deduction, and the "Ten Thousand Saints Transmission" mental method, which can cultivate a large number of top strategists and formation masters for the human race)
[Description] The ancient strategic core of the Chinese race, the teacher of all saints, an unparalleled strategist who uses strategy to determine the fate of the world. His deductive abilities can protect the human race from annihilation, and his art of diplomacy can gather the power of all races to resist the catastrophe!

It must be said that Guiguzi, as an unparalleled genius, possessed undeniably powerful characteristics.

In particular, its most proficient skills, such as "strategic maneuvering" and "cunning strategist," are strategic abilities that can be considered "determining the fate" for any human power!
Its characteristics as a "saint's messenger" complement Xia Tian's position as the city lord.

Xia Tian had originally tried to recruit Guiguzi, but was rejected. Now Xia Tian knows why, it's because Guiguzi only "assisted" the "victors" of the Jingtian Grand Ceremony!
And it wasn't just Guiguzi; in fact, the "envoys" of this city were not just one person, but also some envoys from foreign camps.

"Greetings, Your Majesty the City Lord!"

For example, a tall, thin figure, slightly unkempt but with sharp, piercing eyes, walked out from the other side.

His figure was quite familiar to Xia Tian.

"It's you? Mr. Nikola Tesla!"

Xia Tian was somewhat surprised. This person, who had previously been in the Lighthouse camp and had competed with Huang Yueying and others in mechanical creations, was actually one of the "Saint Messengers" representing the Western camp?

“It is indeed me, Your Majesty the City Lord.” Tesla bowed slightly, his tone carrying the straightforwardness of a scientist. “Simply because I am a citizen of the Beacon of Light, I was chosen as one of the representatives of the West.”

He paused, then gave a helpless yet honest smile. "Of course, the reason I accepted the job to participate in the competition was indeed... for funding."

This Western genius had over a thousand groundbreaking inventions throughout history.

Moreover, unlike Edison's inventions which relied on the resources of a "company," his inventions mainly stemmed from his own almost divinely inspired wisdom!

However, this historical genius was completely unskilled in business operations, which led to him living a life of poverty and struggling to raise funds for his ideal research.

“If it weren’t for raising research funds, he wouldn’t have become the Western envoy of this ‘Holy City’… In fact, he only agreed to send an avatar to help the Beacon Country with that ‘competition’ for money…” Xia Tian understood after hearing this explanation from the Westerner.

Under the city lord's authority, Tesla's information is also clearly displayed:
【Tesla (Black and Yellow)】

[Level] Transcendent Realm Nine (Demigod)

[Supernatural Power] Creator (1. Wrath of the Creator: Can instantly decompose or reassemble all mechanical creations within range, transforming them into combat units of any form; 2. Perpetual Motion Core: Injects "infinite energy" into machines, allowing them to break through physical limitations and gain overclocking performance)

Electromagnetic Domination (1. Thunderous Fury: Summons ultra-high voltage electromagnetic pulses to paralyze mechanical and electronic equipment; 2. Electrical Energy Conversion: Converts any energy into electrical energy and stores it in the "Electromagnetic Matrix")
[Talent] Inventor (Technological creations developed under his leadership automatically gain the "overclocking" characteristic, which can greatly improve their performance; each groundbreaking invention completed permanently enhances mechanical/electromagnetic control)
【characteristic】

Innovators (Technological breakthroughs accumulate "inspiration points," and once inspiration strikes, they can break through the limitations of the tech tree).

Mechanical divine authority (all mechanical creations are absolutely obedient to it, and it can communicate with them by consciousness).
Automation (the manufactured machinery possesses self-repair and evolution capabilities)
Technological Fusion (can forcibly fuse magic and technology, triggering a "miracle breakthrough" or a "catastrophic explosion")
Eye to the Future (Predicting trends in technological development over the next century and planning ahead)

[Technology] "Tesla's Manuscripts: The True Explanation of Mechanics: The Profound and the Mysterious" (Includes rule analysis of AC power systems, wireless power transmission protocols, anti-gravity engines, mechanical divine authority codes, and automated production equations that are in line with the rules of the Eternal Land...)
[Description] The "Mechanical Prophet," who walks the boundary between technology and magic, wields thunder in his left hand and reconstructs the world with his right. His invented mechanical torrents can devour stars, and his electromagnetic matrices can drive civilization leaps. He is known to the world as the "Creator who traveled from the future."

This was the first time in the summer that I had a clear and comprehensive understanding of the complete attributes of a peerless Western genius.

Its complex and powerful supernatural properties, especially the [Mechanical Torrent] and [Electromagnetic Domination], as well as the potential of [Eye of the Future] and [Innovator], are truly awe-inspiring. That "True Explanation of Mechanics" can be called a priceless treasure!
In fact, summer has never underestimated these Western powers.

Although China has a long history, its weakness and technological stagnation in modern times coincided with the rise of the West! In the field of pure mechanical technology, even Huang Yueying, a powerful figure with the title of "God of Mechanical Engineering," is still in a state of "catching up."

Previously, this "Nikola Tesla," even when he was just doing things for money, demonstrated astonishing mechanical abilities.

After all, these are unparalleled geniuses!
Even if their primary service is to the "Holy City" itself, their wisdom, abilities, and contributions to the development of the Holy City will ultimately benefit him, the city lord, and Qian Xia behind him!

According to the information from the Holy City, the most basic and effective way to further develop this city and restore or even surpass its former "supreme" power is to nurture its core with the wisdom, Daoist wisdom, and spiritual power of a large number of top talents...

Because this city itself is an incredibly vast and complex "vessel," and the growth and repair of its core spirit requires the nourishment of high-level spiritual power.

The most outstanding individuals reside, study, and cultivate themselves here for extended periods; their spirit and wisdom serve as the best nourishment!

At the same time, for top-tier talents...

This place is also the best place for cultivation. The skills left behind by the ancient human gods have great inspirational and learning value for them.

"I wonder, Lord City Lord, could you grant me more resources and authority for research? I assure you, it will bring His Majesty sufficient benefits."

Tesla stared intently at Xia Tian.

The resources afforded by his status as an envoy of the Holy City were key to supporting his advanced research.

However, now that this city has an "owner," it's uncertain whether I will be able to study it freely.

"Mr. Tesla, rest assured, I, Qianxia, ​​may not have much else, but I have plenty of resources and money... I wonder if you've ever heard of 'Tianyuan Coin'..."

Summer's words brought a satisfied look to Tesla's face.

"With the combined efforts of Tesla and Huang Yueying, both East and West, the integration of mechanical arts and technology in Qianxia will surely advance by leaps and bounds. I'm afraid we'll soon be able to create truly demigod-level war machine beasts..."

Xia Tian, ​​meanwhile, was thinking that Huang Yueying's ingenuity and the ancient Chinese mechanical arts combined with Tesla's forward-looking and technological theories would be an absolutely dream combination.

"However, this estimate is still not enough..."

Summer's gaze was deep.

A mere demigod-level mechanical beast is not enough to carry significant weight in future imperial power struggles and divine wars.

He needs greater power and more advanced technology, just like the "Spirit Pivot Tower" of the human holy city. Only by gathering the top talents in "mechanisms and technology" from both the East and the West can it be fully repaired and unleash its true "god-like" power.

Just then, Tesla spoke up, his eyes gleaming with a pure thirst for knowledge.

"Your Majesty, your kingdom possesses extraordinary potential and a wealth of talent. The two ancient prodigies from China I encountered during the competition made me realize a 'Great Way of Mechanisms' that is distinct from Western technology but equally profound. I am now fascinated by it. I wonder if Your Majesty could introduce me to some of their expertise? I long to exchange ideas with them!"

Xia Tian immediately understood that the other party was referring to Mozi and Lu Ban!
For a scientific madman like Tesla, the skills and ideas of these two pioneers of Chinese craftsmanship were nothing short of a new treasure.

Speaking of which, these two individuals, who started out as "peerless geniuses," will officially descend upon the Eternal Land as the rules of heaven and earth are unlocked...

Currently, it should not have joined any faction.

It should be understood that each of these exceptional talents represents the pinnacle of a field in the history of Earth's civilization!
If Mozi and Lu Ban could also be recruited to Qianxia's ranks, forming a "dream team of Eastern and Western craftsmen" with Huang Yueying and Tesla, then Qianxia's potential in the fields of machinery, technology, and creation would be immeasurable!
It is a cornerstone industry sufficient to support a human imperial dynasty, or even an immortal dynasty!

"An introduction is no problem!"

Xia Tian readily agreed, which was exactly what he wanted.

"The skills of Master Mozi and Master Gongshu Ban are truly divine. I believe that your exchange will surely ignite a spark of wisdom that will illuminate our entire human race!" (End of Chapter)