While I'm at the martial arts academy, my wife is cultivating while I enjoy life.

Yang Ding did not appear on screen because he was going to infiltrate the Northern Territory and subdue the four major empires.

He became the man behind Master Mu.

When the rebels fighting in the city saw Wang Xuehua's grotesque appearance, they immediately lost all fighting spirit.

Mu Qingyao grabbed Wang Xuehua's hair, pointed it at the camera, and ordered: "All East Sea Navy soldiers, listen carefully to my order. Anyone who continues to resist will be killed on the spot, and their entire family will be executed. Rebels who lay down their weapons will be spared death, and their families will be exiled to the Northern Night Patrol Legion to atone for their crimes."

Rebellion has always been a serious crime. If Yang Ding hadn't suddenly appeared and easily subdued Wang Xuehua, the other four empires might have taken action to divide up the Jinglong Empire.

The infighting between nations inevitably leads to massive casualties, and the beasts beyond the Wall in the North are also waiting for their chance to counterattack.

In other words, a single rebellion could lead to the extinction of the entire human race.

Therefore, the punishments will be extremely severe, and the collective punishment mechanism will be activated.

Wang Xuehua will be forever nailed to the pillar of shame of the human race, serving as a negative example to deter future traitors.

Only species that are cruel enough can survive in the laws of the universe.

Soon, Mu Qingyao received a report from the ten generals through her command headset.

"The rebels in District 9 have given up resistance."

"The rebels in District 43 have given up resistance."

"Some of the rebels in District 52 gave up resistance and those who did not surrender have all been killed. Troops have been sent to arrest their families."

"Eighty East Cherry Blossom Clan rebels in District 12 refused to surrender, and all of their family members over the age of 16 were killed. The children have been sent to the Imperial Maternity and Childcare Center."

Donghai City has a population of 3000 million, living in 600 high-rise buildings, each 200 stories high. There are 60 districts in total, with 10 buildings forming each district.

Mu Qingyao shared the report with the entire city, her face expressionless and calm.

Many rebels dared to follow Wang Xuehua because they believed that the Jinglong Empire had always been benevolent and righteous, and would not harm him or their families.

But after Yang Ding took power, all of this had to change.

Humans are more cruel than beasts.

Only after the rebels in District 60 were completely quelled did Mu Qingyao continue, "At 7:00 AM tomorrow, I, together with the new city lord of Donghai City, will conduct a public trial and beheading of the Wang Xuehua family and the rebels in the square in front of the Donghai Financial Center. All citizens are welcome to attend in person or watch the proceedings through the public screen."

As for who will be the new city lord, it hasn't been decided yet; it depends on my husband's arrangements.

Anyway, Mu Qingyao didn't want to be one. She had the Yaoguang Guard and the Donghai Army to manage, and she also had to give birth to a bunch of children for Yang Dingsheng. She simply didn't have the time.

After the live broadcast ended, Mu Qingyao instructed Zhang Beiye to take stock of the civilians killed by the rebels overnight so that the list could be announced on the spot the next day.

Yang Ding and she fled back to the Financial Center Building in Donghai City, which would become his temporary residence and the center of power in Donghai City.

The people from the embassies of the four great empires were already waiting.

They had actually been monitoring the situation all along, and as soon as Wang Xuehua successfully ascended the throne, they would secretly sabotage her.

The arrival of large armies from the four great empires in Donghai City was a matter of a single spatial escape, almost at zero distance.

Now that Yang Ding has the upper hand, they naturally want to come and congratulate him as soon as possible.

"Summon the four ambassadors to the top floor for a meeting."

"OK."

Just as Ye Ke was about to go downstairs to inform them, Yang Ding called her back, "Tell them to come up the stairs."

"Huh? This is three hundred floors."

"Just say that I'm investigating evidence of Wang Xuehua's collusion with the four great empires, and I can't receive them right now, so coming up here is just in time."

Ye Ke immediately understood; this was an attempt to intimidate the other party.

It has to be said that Yang Ding rose to prominence incredibly quickly, seamlessly transforming from a freshman in college to the world-renowned Regent Prince Jinglong.

Now that they've just won, they're already showing disrespect to their opponents.

On the rooftop, Zhou Ruoxi and Fang Jing had returned. Wang Xuehua's first husband and second husband were frozen into ice sculptures and placed on the rooftop. Zhou Ruoxi had also drained half of their body fluids, leaving them on the verge of death, just waiting for their public trial and beheading tomorrow.

Yang Ding, with his two wives, both renowned for their military exploits, asked, "Which of you would like to become the Lord of Donghai City?"

"Are you planning to choose the city lord from among your wives?" Zhou Ruoxi asked.

"Of course, Donghai City is the first place to implement the marriage system, and we can only feel at ease if our own people implement it. After setting an example here, we will promote it to all city-states within six months and to the world within a year."

"You can subdue four great empires in a year?"

Yang Ding laughed and said, "Perhaps it won't be that long. Humanity's journey is to the stars and the sea. There's no future in wasting time on the Blue Star."

"I think Sister Ruoxi would be better suited to be the city lord. She has experience managing 100,000 law enforcement officers," Fang Jing said.

Yang Ding nodded. He also wanted Zhou Ruoxi to serve as the Lord of Donghai City, as she was capable enough to match her.

Zhou Ruoxi quickly shook her head, "My father is already the city lord of Jiangling, it's not appropriate for me to become the city lord as well. Besides, the northern border is covered with snow all year round, it's the territory of water-based supernatural abilities, and I want to go there with my husband."

"Sister Ruoxi, you're reluctant to leave your husband, aren't you?"

Zhou Ruoxi rolled her eyes at Fang Jing, "You're just as reluctant. You should be the city lord. You can come here to work during the day and sneak off to your husband's side at night. It'll only take a blink of an eye, and you can do both without any problems."

Fang Jing was stunned; she had never imagined this.

She pointed to herself with her little finger, "Do you think I have the ability to be the city lord?"

"Of course there are. In the future, every woman who is my husband's wife will have to take on important responsibilities. What is a city lord? In the future, when we colonize the universe, we might even become planetary captains."

Zhou Ruoxi's words made sense, and the two women looked at Yang Ding together.

"What the third brother said is right. Sister Jing is calm, smart, and has a strong ability to withstand pressure. Her parents also live here. It is indeed worth a try. Besides, with the Queen and Master Mu giving you advice, there shouldn't be any problems."

Zhou Ruoxi nodded vigorously.

If she becomes the lord of Donghai City, how tiring it would be for her to fly 2,000 kilometers to visit her husband.

"Okay, I'll listen to my husband."

"Yes, that's a good girl. Tomorrow, Sister Qingyao will announce it to the whole city!"

Fang Jing and Fang Dalong had always wanted to come to Donghai City to live with their parents since they were young, but they were always blocked by their two stepmothers and could never fulfill their wish. Unexpectedly, she became the Lord of Donghai City.

On the first floor, the envoys from the four great empires were dumbfounded when they heard Ye Ke's message.

"Lieutenant Ye, we are special envoys of the Empire, how can we be treated like this?"

"My husband is looking through Wang Xuehua's list of defectors and is unable to meet with her for the time being."

Ye Ke was sensible and respected Yang Ding in public. Since they were married, it was only right for her to call him her husband.

The envoy from the King Serpent Empire immediately became nervous.

"Weren't all the rebels suppressed? What kind of list is this?"

"The ones we quelled were all internal traitors, but there were also some external traitors. My husband believes in revenge and responding in kind."

The envoys from the four great empires were so frightened that they broke out in a cold sweat.

This guy could take down Wang Xuehua in a heartbeat. If he's targeted, no one can stop him, and there's a risk of national annihilation.