Wizard: I have ten trillion nanomachines

Then, very quickly, within a single day, everything changed.

A top-down purge, like a swift storm, swept across the entire Bauhinia Kingdom in just one day.

Lokunlun appeared like the Grim Reaper in every corner of the kingdom, crushing the once high-ranking nobles, along with their knights, servants, stewards, and all their blood-stained and sinful lackeys, into dust.

In Luo Kunlun's eyes, their lives were nothing more than a series of cold numbers.

Sixty-seven thousand four hundred and thirty-two people.

This number represents the total number of people he personally killed. After throwing these people into the Soul Refining Array, through layers of selection, purification, and decomposition, he absorbed all of their pure soul energy.

The soul flowed into his spiritual body, his spiritual power increased again, and the boundaries of his spiritual perception extended outward by several kilometers.

My mental strength increased by 1.2% in just one day, and I gained such a huge benefit.

While Lokunlun was unleashing this bloody storm, Jeep and his men also began their operation.

Lokunlun needs a reliable team to quickly take over this shattered kingdom and establish a new order.

Jeep, along with Draven and the others, first contacted the members of the Brotherhood. They didn't say much, but simply showed them the conversation between Amolo and the others and Lady Fely, which Lokunlun had recorded with magic.

When the fawning faces and vicious mockery of those former "leaders" came into view, the entire core of the Brotherhood fell into a deathly silence.

The collapse of faith brings a despair and anger that is deeper than death.

"Now, I'm giving you a choice." Jeep stood before the crowd, his voice hoarse but incredibly firm. "Either continue to die immersed in a false past, or take up arms and avenge ourselves, for all our deceived brothers, against those traitors!"

The answer is self-evident.

The flames of revenge ignited the despair in everyone's heart.

Soon, a team of 2,400 people was assembled.

They were victims of the old era, and also the first to carry out the new era.

These people were quickly dispersed throughout the kingdom to take over the noble castles that had been ravaged by Lokunlun.

Most of the castle's surface has been reduced to ruins by Lokunlun's psychic powers, but the truly important things have been preserved.

The library houses books and documents collected by nobles throughout history.

It possessed a treasury overflowing with gold and silver treasures, an armory filled with fine swords and armor, and most importantly, a granary.

When they opened the granary door, a musty smell of grain wafted out.

Wheat, oats, flour, dried meat, barrels of fruit wine... the supplies inside were piled up like mountains.

Much of the food that had been stored for too long had even gone moldy and spoiled, while outside the castle, countless commoners were worrying about their next meal of bread.

This stark contrast makes one instinctively clench their fists.

They took control of all supplies, especially food. With food in hand, they felt secure. As long as basic survival was guaranteed, the country wouldn't descend into chaos.

The foundation has been laid; the next step is a complete transformation.

Lokunlun eliminated the nobles, but a large number of private armies still existed in their territories.

Most of these private armies were composed of free men who enlisted for military pay.

Faced with a wizard they could not possibly defeat, they offered little resistance and laid down their weapons to surrender.

Those scoundrels who usually bullied men and women and committed numerous evil deeds were dragged out and thrown directly into the Soul Refining Witch Array, becoming the first batch of "fuel" for the new system.

The majority of the remaining personnel were incorporated and reorganized, retrained, and formed the "New Bauhinia Kingdom Security Guard" with the executors, responsible for maintaining order in various regions and enforcing government orders.

All noble privileges were abolished, and all arable land was redistributed to landless or land-poor peasants.

This move completely severed the foundations of the old era. For the first time, countless commoners who had been serfs for generations owned their own land. Overjoyed, they wept and spontaneously organized to celebrate this unprecedented change.

Of course, a few die-hard loyalists of the old aristocracy attempted to resist, but in front of Lokunlun, these resistances were like a mantis trying to stop a chariot, and were quickly suppressed.

What Luo Kunlun needs to do is to digest and integrate all the fruits of this victory and extract the greatest benefit for himself from them.

How to make a profit?

Just like the split trees planted on the archipelago, Lokunlun once again used the splitting of his own body tissue to create a large number of tree seeds, which were then taken by members of the security guard to be planted throughout the country.

These new tree species differ from those on the islands. Lokunlun subtly modified them, allowing patterns to naturally appear on their trunks as they grow.

This is an improved version of the Soul Refining Witch Array, and also part of its vast network.

After thoroughly studying the Dawn Society's Soul Refining Witch Array, Luo Kunlun optimized and modified its array diagram.

The new magic array has the ability to automatically collect and store the soul energy released by all living beings within its range after they die.

Lokunlun used these split tree seeds to create a massive magic array that covered the entire kingdom.

The root system of the split tree is deeply rooted in the earth, and its roots intertwine deep underground, forming a huge "network".

This network connects the entire kingdom's lands, transmitting and converging the collected soul energy through the root network, ultimately leading it to the "nest" that Lokunlun has built near the new capital.

In this way, Lokunlun only needs to stay in his lair to enjoy the benefits brought by the souls of the deceased throughout the kingdom.

In addition, this Split Tree magic array can continue to expand outwards. Lokunlun only needs to wait for time for the roots of the Split Tree to continue spreading, eventually bringing the entire continent of Volo into this vast soul-collecting network.

At that time, the souls of the dead throughout the entire continent will be at his disposal.

The new Bauhinia Kingdom, which he transformed, will serve as the center of this vast system, continuously exporting new systems and orders to bring the entire continent under his control.

However, a question also arose in Luo Kunlun's mind.

Why didn't those ancient wizards and those descendants do this?

This Soul Refining Witch Array is definitely an ancient artifact, intricately connected to ancient witches.

Its ingenious structure and profound principles were so profound that Luo Kunlun merely made some modifications based on copying the homework.

For him, this was not difficult, because the most difficult part, the core principle of the witch array, had already been solved by his predecessors.

So why didn't the ancient wizards create a magic array that covered the entire world, harvesting souls at regular intervals, just like farmers harvesting crops?

Wizards are not exactly benevolent people, especially the ancient wizards, who are often resented by the modern wizarding community.

If the ancient wizards hadn't taken away a large amount of resources when they left, they wouldn't have had such difficulty developing.

As a world that could attract the attention of a true dragon and have it build its nest in, the Wizarding World must have originally been extremely rich in resources.

Unfortunately, the ancient wizards came and went in a hurry, leaving behind countless mysteries. Luo Kunlun could only bury this question in his heart for the time being.

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Time flies, and two years have passed in the blink of an eye.

The entire new Bauhinia Kingdom has been completely transformed.

The Split Trees thrived, becoming a landmark in every town and village. They were not only soul collectors, but the faint life energy they emitted also made the surrounding land more fertile.

Those "arbitrators" who initially joined Lokunlun's ranks have now become the backbone of the kingdom.

Building on this foundation, Luo Kunlun intensified the training of craftsmen and the popularization of basic education.

Despite the limitations imposed by the level of development of the times, under the guidance of Lokunlun, the artisans in the workshop were already able to forge cast iron cannons and reliable flintlock muskets.

These weapons might not be very effective against high-ranking knights and above, but for a continent dominated by cold weapons, they represent a devastating blow.

This is already the limit of current development.

Bolt-action rifles, machine guns, semi-automatic rifles... and even more advanced weapons cannot be manufactured by craftsmen alone without a dedicated industrial system, precision machine tools, and standardized assembly lines.

Surely no one really thinks that as long as you give craftsmen blueprints and tell them how to make them, manufacturing guns and cannons will be a piece of cake?

Ultimately, the tech tree isn't easy to climb.

Without a complete industrial system, even the most basic material purification and precision parts processing cannot be achieved.

If it weren't for the improvement in his mental strength, which allowed Luo Kunlun to gradually recall the chemistry and physics knowledge from his first life's textbooks, the New Bauhinia Kingdom might not have even been able to develop qualified gunpowder.

However, the development that Luo Kunlun alone can drive is limited. Without liberating the workforce, changing the mode of production, and enlightening the people, all of this is just a castle in the air.

Therefore, it is essential to enlighten and enlighten the common people.

Following Lo Kunlun's orders, the Security Guard established schools throughout the country to teach basic literacy, arithmetic, and the new laws and regulations.

Meanwhile, those qualified individuals with special talents, selected by the Dawn Society through scrolls, also ushered in their new life.

Charlie initially captured the Dawn Society's southern stronghold, rescuing four qualified individuals. Later, Lokunlun swept across the country, rescuing twelve more.

These people possess a special talent called "focus," which makes them appear to others as naturally intelligent geniuses who learn everything quickly.

In addition, they also possess wizarding talent, mostly around level four, with a few even reaching level three.

Lokunlun sent them all to the wizard training camp on the islands, where they were taught by specialists.

To this end, he specially designed and built a sea and air alchemy ship called "Storm Wing" to open up a fast passage between the archipelago and the New Bauhinia Kingdom.

At the same time, he also selected two hundred experienced soldiers from the Archipelago Guard to serve as instructors of the Life Essence Breathing Technique, providing systematic and extraordinary training to the newly formed Security Guard.

Having done all of the above, it was now October of the eighteenth year since Luo Kunlun came into this world.

"With my current mental strength, even if I can't read this entire notebook, reading about 70% shouldn't be a problem."

Inside the "Nest," Luo Kunlun took out Doles's notes and began to study them.

As for the archipelago, Rhine and his team have managed it very well, and with the mature Split Tree as a trump card, any disturbances on the islands should be under control, so there is no need to worry.

Incidentally, perhaps because Lokunlun's ability to create the Split Tree stemmed from the absorption of the forest's blood essence, after the Split Tree grew, Lokunlun discovered that Rhine could absorb the energy emitted by the Split Tree for meditation.

This was a good thing, so Luo Kunlun used the essence he had extracted from the apprentices he had killed over the years to create a spiritual water and a magical model of a true mirror image, which he gave to her.

Space is omnipresent and encompasses everything. The alternate dimension model is highly compatible with most forms of witchcraft.

The process of solidifying one's promotion at the first stage can be seen as a shortcut to future promotions at the second stage, reducing the difficulty.

This is also the path Andrea designed for herself, which Luo Kunlun can directly use for his subsequent promotion to the second ring.

Of course, Luo Kunlun had other considerations regarding his promotion to the second ring.

As for whether Rhine can break through, that depends on herself.

If successful, Luo Kunlun would have a trusted assistant, making things much easier. If he failed, it wouldn't be a significant loss.

Meanwhile, in the New Kingdom, after laying a solid foundation, Luo Kunlun reduced his focus.

Managing a business has many advantages, but it also takes up time and energy. It's better to entrust it to a trusted person or a professional.

However, this inevitably brings about some challenges.

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In October, the new Bauhinia Kingdom was already a scene of prosperity and flourishing.

In an area where a split tree has taken root, former serfs are diligently cultivating their land in the fields; in the town, furnaces roar in the workshops, hammers clang, and many young people and neighborhood children are entering schools converted from old aristocratic estates...

Everything seemed fine, but this scene, like a pebble thrown into a calm lake, stirred up ripples of panic beyond the borders of the New Bauhinia Kingdom.

The winds of change swept across the border, like a silent plague, quietly seeping into every neighboring country.

In the north, the Kushan Kingdom

"A bunch of rioters actually replaced the nobles?"

Inside the Kushan Kingdom's palace, the young King Alfred VII threw a secret report onto the cold marble floor, his face filled with disbelief.

His kingdom is renowned for its powerful Silverfrost Knights, each knight of noble birth, a symbol of the kingdom's order and glory.

"A wizard... not some apprentice, but a real wizard!"

The thought made Alfred VII's heart tighten.

The existence of the Dawn Society was something that the monarchs and nobles of these neighboring countries had naturally heard of, but they knew little about it.

The Dawn Society operates in a highly secretive manner, and those who enjoy worldly pleasures are mostly novice apprentices. This has led them to believe that although the Dawn Society is strong, it is not strong enough to fight against all the surrounding countries or even the entire continent on its own.

Moreover, those wizards likely came here for some kind of treasure, hence their clandestine movements.

There was no direct conflict between the two sides, and wizards didn't care about worldly authority. This gave them a sense of relief, as long as they weren't threatened.

But after the upheaval in the Bauhinia Kingdom became widely known, these people have been unable to sleep or eat properly for the past two years. In particular, all of this involves a wizard of unfathomable power.

Dragging an entire underground palace out of the ground and throwing it hundreds of miles away... this is something an apprentice could never do.

How can we fight against such a being?

The old Prime Minister, Earl Wayne, bowed with concern and said, "Your Majesty, according to reports from our spies in the Bauhinia Kingdom, that wizard suddenly appeared two years ago and swiftly wiped out all the nobles of the Bauhinia Kingdom in a single day."

"There are reports that the other side wiped out the Dawn Society because they were arresting civilians and conducting experiments."

"Then another group appeared, claiming to be acting on the orders of that wizard, and took over the entire country. After that..." The old prime minister paused, lowering his voice even further, "They abolished serfdom and distributed land to the peasants. They also decreed that anyone who came here, as long as they were willing to cultivate the wasteland, would have that cultivated land belong to them forever."

"Now, every day, tens of thousands of refugees are trying to cross our borders and flood into the Bauhinia Kingdom."

Alfred VII's face instantly darkened. Refugees meant domestic instability, and even more so, the loss of valuable labor.

"Strengthen border security! And send more troops!" he shouted angrily, then paced back and forth in frustration. "Damn it, what are those spies doing? Are those rioters who have seized high positions actually that wizard's men?!"

For the past two years, the Kushan Kingdom and other neighboring countries have sent out a large number of spies in an attempt to find out what is happening in the Bauhinia Kingdom.

According to current intelligence, the entire country is managed by an organization called the "Security Guard." The kingdom is divided into ten regions, each garrisoned by a legion of ten thousand men.

Many of the legion's members were former nobles' private soldiers, who appeared to have been incorporated into the army. The core members, however, were mostly from a commoner society called the "Brotherhood of Justice," whose highest-ranking members were nothing more than wandering knights without land.

How could a commoners' association be associated with a powerful wizard?

Alfred VII had a bold guess in his mind: had the wizard been offended by some nobleman of the Bauhinia Kingdom, which was why he was so angry and purged the entire noble class?

As for those rioters, they merely took advantage of the chaos to seize power after the other side calmed down and left.

Their claim that the wizard secretly captured civilians and conducted experiments on them is utterly false.

Wizards are known for their cruelty and bloodshed; human experimentation is commonplace for them. What's so strange about that?

It's clearly just an excuse to appease the common people and promote their own legitimacy!

If this is really what he thinks, then wouldn't this be the best opportunity to divide up the Bauhinia Kingdom?

With all the nobles and knights dead, how could a legion of rioters possibly stop his proud Silverfrost Knights?

But Alfred VII did not take any action, nor did other countries.

Because of uncertainty.

What if, what if those rioters really are connected to that sorcerer? Wouldn't it be suicide to take action ourselves?

Even if it were truly a rebellious group that seized the country, the fact that they were able to stabilize the order and build an army of 100,000 must mean that there were talented individuals leading them.

Those legions are no mere decorations. To put it bluntly, even if they had 100,000 people, let alone 100,000 loaves of bread, their own knights would have to eat them for ten days to half a month.

If the siege fails to succeed, neighboring countries with predatory eyes will definitely resort to underhanded tactics.

Alfred VII, and others, were waiting for an opportunity to let some self-important fools scout ahead.

There are definitely quite a few fools like this among the nobility.

Sure enough, at this very moment, another group of people were plotting.

"Those rioters are going too far! They've not only stolen the nobles' lands, but they're also constantly deceiving those fools!" a middle-aged nobleman with a blond beard shouted hoarsely.

"Hmph, this is the consequence of letting fools steal the country! We must intervene as soon as possible and hang those rebels who betrayed tradition!" another tall, thin nobleman chimed in.

"We should have intervened militarily two years ago! It's a pity we were intimidated by their sorcerer ruse! I think that sorcerer was just a decoy!"

"The Earl of Seville is my relative; that territory should rightfully be mine to inherit!"

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Scenes like this have occurred in several neighboring countries.

A storm is brewing against the new Bauhinia Kingdom, and Luo Kunlun has already become aware of it.

The branching trees that spread outwards were all his eyes and ears.

Luo Kunlun didn't care about this at all.

Even if he doesn't take action, the new Bauhinia Kingdom's current strength is more than enough to handle the situation easily.

Leaving aside firearms, just considering individual powerhouses, the entire continent of Volo combined couldn't surpass the number of cultivators of the Life Essence Breathing Technique within its borders.

The island guards who were transferred, along with Jeep and other key figures of the kingdom who had consumed Lokunlun's control cells and been taught the Life Essence Breathing Technique, plus the legion equipped with firearms.

In addition, Lokunlun gave one of the special witchcraft tools that he had seized from Blake, after making slight improvements to its craftsmanship, to Charlie.

In conclusion, there's no need for Luo Kunlun to intervene; he's already given more than enough.

With such luxurious features, how could it possibly fail to handle even this small challenge?

Inside the lair, Luo Kunlun devoted all his energy to further researching the notebook.

As a research notebook left behind by a powerful wizard who once attempted to break through to the third ring, the contents of this notebook are worth studying in depth by Lokunlun.

Because of the significant increase in mental strength and the mental resistance gained from absorbing the Tidal Crab, Luo Kunlun was able to navigate to increasingly later pages.

The content inside is also more profound.

It concerns the research on soul inscription mentioned earlier, which is covered with various strange runes and annotations.