Thunderbolt: I Became the Human Emperor in the Bitter Realm

In fact, given the current unified state of the Central Plains, everyone is a sensible person and naturally does not want to get involved, which is very important.

Chen Yu watched all this silently, naturally not playing the cards in his own hand.

As the emperor, he naturally has his own distribution of benefits, which everyone tacitly agrees with. Otherwise, who would be willing to take the current position? Wouldn't that be giving benefits to others for nothing while getting nothing in return? Only a fool would do that.

At this moment, the north and the northern corner are very close, making communication relatively easy and providing a foundation.

After all, it's his birthplace, so it's a good thing to consolidate it further.

It's also inevitable that they would secretly bring some valuable items into the Northern Corner to enhance their own interests.

The improvement of the northern area is naturally for the sake of the whole, not for the sake of individuals, and this is also his goal.

Everyone was in sync and didn't say anything, because they all knew.

Each faction has its own needs. As long as you do your job well, everything is worthwhile and brings happiness.

Among our wishes, we cannot ignore that as long as it is worth learning from, it is a good thing. When we are truly happy, no one wants to doubt it.

Overall, the interests at play in all of this are truly indescribable.

Both Buddhism and Taoism have made certain preparations.

Of course, the Buddhist sect went directly to the battlefield. After all, they had come to their doorstep. If they didn't show some skill, wouldn't that make them seem like easy targets?

Even the Buddhist community itself cannot tolerate this, let alone the nominal human emperor.

Everyone needs to adhere to this principle, and it's for the sake of a better influence, so there's no need to ask any further questions.

When the opportunity arises, everything is worthwhile, making one eagerly anticipate it.

Besides, the current external conquest is also the Emperor's order, and there are actually quite a few hidden benefits involved, provided that victory is achieved. They are all aware of this, so there is no need for them to think about it further.

The Buddhist sect's efforts this time were clearly intended to intimidate the surrounding area, and many experts accompanied them.

They stormed deep into the heart of the Western Barbarians, causing them immense suffering, and many tribes chose to surrender.

With such a massive and concerted effort, Buddhism has achieved remarkable success.

This allowed the Central Plains forces to see the enormous benefits involved, which was difficult to compare.

Aside from handing over a portion to the emperor and the imperial court, the Buddhist community kept the rest for themselves. This share of profits alone was enough to make many people drool.

Therefore, the Taoist sect guarding the south took advantage of the south's boldness in gathering soldiers and directly sent troops out.

This caught them completely off guard, leaving them with virtually no defenses, and instantly shattered the South's cohesion.

Although they didn't penetrate that deeply, they could still reap considerable benefits.

Everyone was well-fed, which made many people envious.

But the North is the Emperor's own strength. They can't just directly confront the Emperor; that would be pure suicide.

That leaves the East.

The Confucian school also wanted to, but unfortunately, the area was near the sea and there were not many places to guard; at most, they could only occupy some islands.

Perhaps at first the Confucian school didn't think there would be any benefit, but soon they discovered that some islands had unique resources that were not found elsewhere. This led them to develop these resources vigorously and trade them with the Central Plains, which brought them considerable profits.

Naturally, many people have become enthusiastic about overseas exploration, especially those unique islands, which are definitely not to be missed.

Similarly, it is the responsibility of the Confucian school to defend against potential wars with Japan.

Regardless of the circumstances, the current situation is quite good. Whether it's pressure or other factors, it's worth discussing. No matter what happens, strength is essential. Even without any surprises, it will be an astonishing event. The benefits of unifying the Central Plains are immense.

Moreover, now that it has finally begun to command respect from all directions, this has further enhanced the Emperor's fortune.

The people of the Central Plains also began to live a relatively peaceful life.

No, it should be truly peaceful.

It should be understood that once someone commits a crime in the Central Plains, the three religions and the Human Emperor will concentrate their efforts on punishing them and bringing the perpetrator to justice.

This greatly improved public security in the Central Plains of the Bitter Realm.

Driven by shared interests, no one would be unwilling to relinquish their own benefits. As long as one is strong enough, one has the best foundation for their interests, which is a good thing.

Together we built a beautiful Central Plains, a place of hardship and suffering. It was truly wonderful and filled with boundless joy.

On this point, everyone understands in their hearts that the more the better.

Even if the surrounding barbarians are not convinced, so what? With such a vast strength in the Central Plains, once united, it becomes a very powerful force.

Before the Seven Star Dynasty disappeared, it was the strongest force in the Bitter Realm, without exception.

Chen Yu was naturally pleased to see this, but his only displeasure was that as the Human Emperor, he couldn't easily leave the Imperial City. This was inevitable, because if something happened to the Human Emperor, it would be a real problem.

The imperial city is guarded by elites from the three religions, plus his own power; it's safe to say that not even a fly could get in.

This is true strength and confidence; once it's fully realized, it's the best support.

It doesn't matter what it is.

The numerous changes were made to better reflect this, and this is evident.

The three leaders (of the Zhao family) all know that this period is a time for growth and consolidation.

Those who haven't recovered yet are also seizing the time to restore their skills; such opportunities are truly rare.

When the mandate of heaven for the human emperor passes, then a new era will begin.

They can't live like this forever. Now they just hope to have more useful juniors, or for the experts in the sect to recover from the injuries they sustained in the previous battles, especially the three sects' innate masters. The price they paid in the battle against the Abandoned Emperor was not low.

Therefore, they all need to seize the time to recover, and this period can be described as the golden time.

Such a peaceful world is indeed something to be happy about, and it allows humanity to better accumulate its own cultural heritage.

With the three religions in this position, it is natural that more accumulation is needed to seize more opportunities for the future, and no one wants to miss out on this.

If you persevere, there's always a better chance of success; nothing is impossible.

Chapter Seventy-Nine: The Difference Between the Creation Level and the Near-God Realm

Time flies, and three cycles of sixty years have passed in the blink of an eye.

For nearly two hundred years, the Central Plains, once plagued by hardship, enjoyed peace, prosperity, and a fulfilling life, a period that can be described as an indelible memory.

Although Chen Yu was puzzled, he didn't pay much attention to it. He was still destined to be a tool, so he could only honestly play the role of a tool.

However, over these three cycles of sixty years, a span of one hundred and eighty years, his strength has also increased by leaps and bounds.

One day of cultivation is equivalent to many days of practice. He has been diligent and conscientious all along, and not long ago, he finally broke through to the foundation of 60,000 years of cultivation, which allowed him to completely step into a new realm.

This must be a being at the Creation Dao level.

This is a very contradictory state of mind.

Although he is a being at the Creation Dao level, why is he vaguely not far from the near-god realm?

This made him very confused.

What exactly is the difference between the Creation Dao level and the near-god level?

Therefore, he visited Lin Tianxing, a living Dao Creation level master.

"Your Majesty, your attack power is indeed unparalleled, but to enter the near-divine realm, the difference lies in a spiritual transformation. This is something that none of the four of us could fathom back then."

"A spiritual transformation?"

　097 Logically speaking, Chen Yu himself knew that his spirit had been transformed by the two fragments of his divine soul, which meant he had already entered the near-divine realm. So why was this point brought up again?

Seeing his curiosity, Lin Tianxing said directly, "Humans have three treasures: essence, energy, and spirit. It doesn't matter which one you cultivate, they are all the same. They are a trinity, unified and interconnected, forming a new cycle. Your Majesty, do you understand?"

Chen Yu nodded, understanding now.

Although I have undergone a spiritual transformation, it will take time to fully integrate myself; it cannot be done so quickly.

Lin Tianxing was also very pleased to see the Emperor's humility and eagerness to learn.

These three Jiazi years were probably the most peaceful period for him, as he assisted the emperor in governing the dynasty and fulfilled his heart's desire.

How happy I am!

The people live in peace and contentment, commerce is booming, and the construction between villages has reached new heights. It is truly remarkable.

However, Chen Yu's system doesn't seem to recognize the existence of Creation Dao level beings. Why is that?

There's just no response. This is clearly a transitional phase. Reaching near-divine status is not far off.

"It seems I need to go into seclusion for a while. I'll have to trouble you all during this time."

"You're welcome, it's what we should do."

The representatives of the three religions naturally wouldn't care.

So Chen Yu went into seclusion with peace of mind.

Although the Emperor went into seclusion, the dynasty remained unchanged, and all the major powers were gaining greater benefits while maintaining stability.

Everyone knew that the Human Emperor's power was not just talk, but had irrefutable evidence.

Of course, with the Emperor in seclusion, they are less constrained and no longer under surveillance, allowing them to be more aggressive in their external actions—that much is certain.