Lord of the Earth

Of course, even within the human race itself, there are not entirely no "contradictions".

"Your Majesty, half a month ago, the Embroidered Uniform Guard discovered clues about the innate spiritual root 'Fusang Divine Tree'... Someone brought a branch of the Fusang tree to our 'Tianyuan Merchant Alliance' for a 'trade'..."

At this moment, Jia Xu stepped forward, and an object enveloped in a soft, clear light appeared in his hand. In an instant, endless flames rose, and the faint phantom of a golden crow circled and shrieked, causing the temperature of the entire Tianyuan Hall to soar!
Within that clear light, a section of tree branch, crimson like jade, with golden magma flowing through its veins, floated silently, radiating a breathtakingly powerful vitality and an extremely yang and strong Daoist charm.

"Upon discovering this item, I immediately mobilized the 'Skynet' and the secret guards to investigate its origin. The final clues pointed to... a dynasty called the 'Heavenly Demon Dynasty'."

"Hmm, a Heavenly Demon?"

In the crowd, Han Xin frowned, a murderous aura emanating from him.

"Could it be a dynasty of destiny established by the demon race?"

"General, please be at ease."

Jia Xu shook his head.

"That's not the case. In fact, the term 'Heavenly Demon' does not refer to demons from beyond the realm, but rather originates from the cultural evolution of the Sakura Kingdom itself. The one who established this Heavenly Demon Dynasty was none other than the one in its history known as the 'Sixth Heavenly Demon King,' and also jokingly referred to as the 'Cao Cao of the Sakura Kingdom'—Oda Nobunaga!"

"Oda Nobunaga? That man, in the history of Japan, who is known as the second Cao Cao!"

In the imperial court, the many officials of Qianxia all showed different expressions upon hearing this.

There was curiosity, disdain, and deep thought.

Simply because, among the trillions of people in Qianxia today,

Although the proportion of people in Japan who are born in Japan is not high, it is still quite considerable given the country's large population base!

Moreover, the first "vassal state" that Qianxia subdued was the "Jinmu Dynasty" of the Sakura Kingdom camp. He still vividly remembered the "Jinmu Emperor" who was impersonated by Xu Fu and ultimately suppressed by His Majesty!
"This person actually has the ability to establish an 'empire'?"

Han Xin's tone carried an undisguised contempt.

In his view, foreign lands are barbaric and have shallow civilizations; even if there are heroes among them, they are unlikely to achieve anything truly significant.

However, although there are now nearly a hundred "dynasties of destiny" established by the human race in the entire Eternal Land, this is still a significant number considering that it represents the total sphere of influence of the entire human race.

Within the Chinese camp alone, there are only about ten that have reached the level of imperial dynasties... It is rather surprising that a small country like Japan, with a civilization far inferior to that of China, has also produced an "imperial dynasty of destiny"!

"Strictly speaking, it is a 'quasi-imperial dynasty'... It is still some distance from being an imperial dynasty, but most of the small cherry blossom countries are self-righteous... considering themselves an imperial dynasty!"

"According to the investigation by the Embroidered Uniform Guard, Oda Nobunaga rose to power during the chaotic era after the homeland of the Cherry Blossom Kingdom was integrated into the Eternal Land. He was ruthless and annexed many kingdoms and dynasties, large and small. His dynasty's spirit was extremely strange, able to forcibly devour other countries to strengthen himself, hence his rapid rise."

"According to the envoy's veiled remarks, this branch of the Fusang tree is not the final item in the transaction, but merely a... token."

However, Jia Xu's next words still piqued everyone's interest.

"Token?"

Summer's gaze sharpened.

"What is the real item they want to trade?"

"Your Majesty, what they want to trade is a... mask!"

"Hmm, a mask?"

Summer immediately realized something.

Back then, after defeating Xu Fu, who was impersonating "Emperor Shenwu," he did indeed obtain that strange mask, which was a treasure of the "Xuanhuang" level, seemingly closely related to a deity called "Emperor"!
"Although this Heavenly Demon Dynasty is merely a 'quasi-emperor dynasty'... however..."

Jia Xu continued his report, his tone growing increasingly grave, "But behind it lies a profound connection to the legendary Takamagahara, the source of the mythology of the Cherry Blossom Kingdom, which is far more than just an ordinary religious connection..."

"Takamagahara?"

Summer tapped her fingers lightly on the armrest of the dragon throne.

"No wonder the Heavenly Mystery Hall was unable to pinpoint the exact clues to the 'Fusang Tree Branch' despite numerous deductions. There was always some unseen force interfering... It turns out it has fallen into the hands of a force closely related to 'Takamagahara'."

However, this doesn't seem to be anything strange.

It's important to know that the "Eastern Heavenly Gate" was originally obtained from the "Heavenly Gate" secret realm, which belonged to the Sakura Kingdom region...

Just as the "Western Heavenly Gate" is inextricably linked to the Queen Mother of the West, the "Eastern Heavenly Gate" was originally under the control of the "Eastern Emperor" and is also related to the "Fusang Tree"!

It is somewhat reasonable that it fell into the hands of a force associated with "Takamagahara" in the mythology of the Cherry Blossom Country.

"Your Majesty, according to the secret records and the recollections of the surviving elders of the Purple Void True Dragon Clan, there are many suspicious points in the case of the theft at the Eastern Heavenly Gate. Although they were misled by some wicked human deities and took the risk back then, it is suspected that the deities above 'Takamagahara' were involved in connecting them and providing some key information..."

Jia Xu spoke again.

"In that case, it makes even more sense."

A knowing glint flashed in Xia Tian's eyes.

This "Heavenly Gate" is a treasure belonging to the level of "top-level true gods". Normally, how could it be easily stolen by a few "purple true dragons" who were only at the level of "demigods" at the time?
Even though these "Purple Void True Dragons" are born with the power of the void and are good at hiding and moving around, it is by no means easy for them to deceive the Heavenly Gate's own spirituality and its guardians.

However, if there is actually a "Takamagahara deity" who is extremely knowledgeable about the characteristics of the Heavenly Gate secretly orchestrating this, then everything makes sense!

“Tell him that the deal is possible. The time and place will be decided by Du Wo Qianxia.”

Xia Tian finally made the decision, her voice carrying an undeniable resolve: "At that time... I will go there personally."

"Sir, obey the order!"

Jia Xu bowed and accepted the order. Subsequently, the central government officials of Qianxia discussed several important issues concerning the national economy and people's livelihood, border defense, and the dynamics of foreign tribes.

Such as the governance strategy for the newly recovered territory, the division of interests in the trade alliance with human dynasties such as "Han Wu, Shenming, and Tian Tang", and the plan to capture several hostile alien gods who are secretly plotting!
Many ministers also offered their advice, citing classical texts and analyzing the advantages and disadvantages... Xia Tian only needed to make decisions at crucial moments or adjudicate controversial issues.

In fact, most of the people in this Tianyuan Hall are merely "avatars" formed from divine thoughts.

Their true forms are almost always in seclusion in the "Twelve Yuan Chen" secret realm, cultivating diligently, or suppressing local authorities and handling affairs outside!
This is also because after becoming a deity, one's divine soul becomes incredibly powerful, and with a single thought, one can appear as if the original body were present. Coupled with the blessing of Qianxia's fortune and the connection of the Heavenly Network, such efficient remote court meetings can be achieved.

Otherwise, even if one person could be in multiple places at once, it would be difficult to manage a vast empire with a population of fifty quadrillion and a territory spanning hundreds of millions of miles, making it impossible to handle every detail with ease and precision.

"Your Majesty! Good news!!"

At this moment, the voice of a messenger outside the hall rang out again, filled with barely suppressed excitement and joy, like a resounding bell.

"It seems that today is not just a double celebration, but a triple celebration..."

Just now, that unusual "queen bee" of the golden bee clan, after devoutly listening to the "Queen Mother of the West" preach, was moved and blessed.

It actually successfully condensed the rudimentary form of its own unique spiritual network Dao Fruit...

At this point, she had successfully stepped into the realm of quasi-god!
This news was like a drop of cold water thrown into a boiling pot of oil. It stirred up a storm of emotions within the already heated atmosphere of the hall, leaving the assembled officials overwhelmed with excitement and anticipation!
Although the current population of Qianxia is still dominated by the human race, there are also a large number of subordinate intelligent races in addition to the main human race.

And those "alien" beings that are naturally born and nurtured by the original will of the eternal land!
The latter, in particular, are born within the rules of heaven and earth and are naturally in perfect harmony with the "Great Dao." For them, the bottlenecks on the path of cultivation are almost non-existent.

Today, most of the best among these "alien" beings have successfully advanced to the "god-level" level...

This is actually another crucial factor that enabled the human race to develop rapidly and quickly establish itself in the Eternal Land.

For some reason, many innate beings in the Eternal Land have a natural affinity and goodwill towards humans.

Especially for these first-generation innate beings born at the beginning of time, their sense of identification with Qianxia is beyond imagination.

Some of the powerful alien species even voluntarily joined the human race's forces, swore allegiance, and became the "Guardian Beasts" or "National Guardians" of Qianxia!
For example, the seemingly clumsy and simple Stone Golem race was once just an unknown and weak race. Now, their most powerful Stone Golem King, nourished by the fortune of Qianxia, ​​has become a terrifying existence at the level of a top-tier god...

By cultivating with the help of the vast and ever-prosperous fortune of the human race, these "alien species" can advance at a speed that even many naturally powerful supreme races cannot match.

For example, the Queen Bee of the Golden Bee clan who broke through this time has stepped into the "quasi-true god" level. This not only means a leap in individual strength, but also a qualitative transformation in the "spiritual network" that she has built and covers the entire bee clan. Its mystery and power will surely bring immeasurable benefits to Qianxia!

"That's enough. Together with the human race's 'Skynet,' we can protect my Qianxia."

"By the way, summon those waiting princes and imperial sons to an audience."

Summer calmed his excitement from the series of good news, regained his unfathomable imperial majesty, and spoke in a calm tone.

Upon receiving the order, the princes and envoys of the various human races and their respective destinies, who had been waiting outside the Tianyuan Hall for a long time, filed in with immense awe and excitement, led by Guard Zhan and other golden-armored warriors.

As soon as they entered the main hall, they felt an indescribable, immense pressure. It was not from a deliberate attempt to intimidate them, but rather from the natural Taoist aura and divine power emanating from the environment and the people inside the hall.

They could clearly sense that the energy fluctuations emanating from the civil and military officials standing on both sides of the Qian Tian Tian Yuan Hall, whether they were the generals in the front row or the officials of various departments in the back, were all at the "divine" level!
What is this concept?
It should be understood that in the Eternal Land, theoretically only those forces with the destiny to advance to the level of "Dynasty" are qualified and capable of bestowing their own "gods".

Even the emperors of many weak dynasties were only on par with ordinary gods in terms of strength!
It can be said that the thousands of officials in the Qianxia court are like thousands of walking gods! Any one of them, if placed in their respective dynasties or empires, would be someone who would be worshipped by the entire nation and regarded as the ultimate military force!
"Is this... is this the terrifying foundation of the first dynasty of human destiny?"

A prince from a small kingdom in the Western Regions felt his legs go weak and almost couldn't help but kneel down, whispering in a trembling voice.

"In the imperial court, deities are as numerous as forests... My father cultivated diligently for three hundred years, and only barely touched the edge of divinity... Here, he is merely considered ordinary..."

Another crown prince of the dynasty also turned pale, his pride as a member of the "royal family" shattered.

Suppressing the turmoil in their hearts, everyone followed the proper etiquette and bowed in unison at the announcer's call.

The voices, filled with reverence and obsequiousness, said: "We pay homage to the great Emperor Xia, wishing Your Majesty peace and prosperity, and may the Xia dynasty flourish forever!"

Next came the presentation of treasures.

The princes and nobles vied with each other, eager not to be left behind, and presented their countries' carefully prepared treasures, which could be considered national treasures:

"Your Majesty, the Emperor of Xia,"

The prince with the feather fan, who had previously mocked Prince Haman, stepped forward first and respectfully presented a treasure box carved from ten-thousand-year-old warm jade. As the lid was opened, countless rays of light and auspicious clouds emanated from it. "Our Singapore-Malaysia Dynasty hereby presents a piece of 'Nine-Aperture Exquisite Immortal Jade'! This jade was born from the core of our dynasty's dragon vein over ten thousand years, containing boundless vitality and the energy of creation. Placing it in a room can purify the mind and enlighten the spirit, aid in cultivation, and nourish the soul. It is a top-grade divine material for refining external avatars or supreme magical artifacts!"

“Your Majesty the Xia Emperor,” the slightly plump prince of Yelang Kingdom was not to be outdone. He ordered his attendants to carry over a huge red crystal box that was burning with raging flames but remained completely undamaged. “Our Yelang Kingdom presents a piece of ‘Star Meteorite Heart’!”
This is the core of a fallen star, scorched by the Earth's core for millennia without melting, indestructible, and naturally containing fragments of stellar laws—an excellent material for forging divine weapons and even constructing the core of a war fortress!

"Your Majesty, our Sand Kingdom presents you with a hundred bushels of 'Sun Gold Sand,' a treasure passed down through generations. This sand contains pure Yang energy, which is especially effective against evil spirits and is also a supreme treasure for refining pure Yang magical artifacts..."

Prince Hamman also presented his own gift.

"Your Majesty, our North Sea Ice Plains Dynasty presents a 'Ten Thousand Years of Profound Ice Soul'..."

"Your Majesty, our Southern Vermilion Bird Dynasty presents a wisp of 'Essence of Blazing Fire'..."

The brilliance of various rare treasures intertwined with the Daoist aura, making the entire Tianyuan Palace even more magnificent, and also indirectly confirming the strength and attractiveness of Qianxia.

Summer sat atop the "Frozen Throne of Swords and Blades," her gaze calmly sweeping over the offerings before she nodded slightly.

He would naturally not be stingy with rewards for these forces that actively attached themselves and offered their loyalty. This was both a sign of the imperial dynasty's magnanimity and a means of consolidating alliances.

"The Prince of Singapore and Malaysia has rendered meritorious service by presenting the treasure. He is awarded one hundred Heavenly Yuan Merit Coins, granted the 'Spirit Realm·Skynet' Level B access for twenty years, and allowed to enter the outer perimeter of the 'Emperor's Academy' to listen to lectures three times."

"Prince of Yelang, you are hereby awarded eighty Heavenly Yuan Merit Coins and fifteen years of Level B access to the 'Spirit Realm·Skynet'."

"Prince Hamman of the Sand Kingdom is hereby awarded fifty Heavenly Merit Coins and ten years of 'Spirit Realm·Skynet' Level C access." (End of Chapter)