I became a god through frontier slaughter, and I crushed the academy's prodigies!

Zhou Xuan chuckled, reached out and tidied his messy hair, a deep meaning flashing in his eyes.

"Would they be willing to part with it? Of course they wouldn't. Those guys value these ores more than their own lives; they originally planned to keep them to forge their own direct descendants into their signature weapons."

Zhou Xuan turned around, looking down at the bustling construction site below, his tone carrying a strange sense of awe.

"But after reports of frequent victories from the front lines reached Tianyun City, their 'reluctance' turned into 'daring not to refuse'."

The scene from the banquet at the City Lord's Mansion in Tianyun City the day before yesterday flashed through Zhou Xuan's mind.

Those usually arrogant tycoon heads had their fat faces twitching involuntarily when they heard the name "Shen Tian".

He knew very well that the reason why these resource coordination efforts were so smooth was not because Zhou Xuan had a wide network of connections, nor because the lingering influence of his position as the inspector was still intact.

It was not because of Shen Tian's name that it was so well-known throughout Tianyun Prefecture.

In the eyes of those old foxes, Shen Tian was the future god of Tianyun Prefecture, the only true god in this chaotic world who could protect their wealth and glory.

Moreover, many of the direct descendants of wealthy and powerful families are still in the Po Jun Division of Fengcheng!

"I simply told them that Shen Qinwei needs these materials to build Furnace City in order to protect the peace of the entire Tianyun Prefecture."

Zhou Xuan's voice lowered, tinged with a hint of smugness.

"Those family heads didn't even dare to haggle. They opened their underground warehouses that had been sealed for decades overnight, and even sent their own private transport teams to help me transport the goods. All they wanted was to get on the good side of Shen's guards and get a 'permit to enter' Furnace City."

Lin Han and the other students standing at the back were dumbfounded.

In their minds, the wealthy tycoons of Tianyun City were insurmountable mountains, controlling the economic lifeline of the entire prefecture.

But now, these mountains are so humble in the face of Shen Tian's name.

Lin Han looked at Zhou Xuan, the high-ranking official who used to frequently appear in the school newspaper and represent the prefecture's authority. At this moment, Zhou Xuan was like a most loyal steward, running around and serving Shen Tian's grand plan.

This stark contrast gave him a more direct understanding of Shen Tian's strength.

It was no longer a vague symbol of heroism, but a terrifying entity capable of controlling the life and death of millions and reshaping the rules of society.

"Shen Qinwei's prestige is now the strongest currency in Tianyun Prefecture."

Zhou Xuan turned his head to look at Lin Han and the other young people. The smile on his face vanished, replaced by an unprecedented seriousness.

"You little guys are lucky to be able to enter Forge City at this time. Here, you will witness not only the rise of a city, but also the changing of an era."

Chu Feng had calmed down by now. He handed the tablet back to Zhou Xuan, his eyes burning with ambition.

"Inspector Zhou, now that the resources are in place, I need to speed up my progress again."

Chu Feng pointed to the No. 2 factory building, which was being completed in the distance.

"The power core assembly line, which was originally planned to be completed in half a month, I intend to get it fully operational within seven days. Once the first batch of war puppets roll off the assembly line, the '10,000-unit plan' that Shen Qinwei gave me will no longer be a dream."

Zhou Xuan nodded, his fingers flying across the tablet, bringing up another financial report.

"You don't need to worry about finances. I've already converted all the alien resources that Shen Qinwei seized in the occupied territories into cash through the black market and official channels in Tianyun City. The current figures on the books in Furnace City are enough to buy half of Tianyun Prefecture. As long as you can build it, Shen Qinwei can afford to pay you."

This arrogant confidence gave Zhou Xuan an unprecedented sense of exhilaration.

When he was serving as an inspector, he had to go through a lot of back-and-forth between various departments for more than half a year in order to apply for a sum of several million spirit stones.

Now, Shen Tian has given him absolute authority. This feeling of spending money like water and controlling the flow of resources makes him feel that the previous decades have been wasted.

This further strengthened his resolve to work hard with Shen Tian.

We must do things well and not overlook any details.

We cannot betray Shen Qinwei's trust!

The crimson flames above Forge City were suddenly torn apart.

The deafening roar of the machinery seemed to be paused at this moment.

An invisible gravitational field suddenly spread out from a certain coordinate.

Dust, flying sparks, and even high-pressure steam from heavy pile drivers all condense in mid-air under this gravitational pull.

Lin Han felt as if a massive boulder weighing ten thousand tons was pressing on his chest, and his breathing stopped.

He raised his head, his gaze piercing through the frozen air to the sky.

A storm of blue and silver colors exploded above the clouds. Although the terrifying kinetic energy of fifty times the speed of sound was deliberately contained, the mere aftershocks cut the clouds within a radius of a kilometer into neat fragments.

A tall, slender figure slowly descended from the center of the storm.

The Black Dragon Demon Armor had transformed into an ordinary black casual outfit, revealing Shen Tian's tall and upright figure.

Shen Tian withdrew his power and stood on the platform.

If Shen Tian's power is not restrained, the entire platform will collapse!

Lin Han's pupils suddenly contracted.

This is the "Shen Imperial Guard" who is described as a god-like figure by the higher-ups of Tianyun City.

The president of Longyuan Martial Arts University?

He had already heard of Shen Tian's name at Longyuan Martial Arts University.

But when he first met Shen Tian in person, he was still surprised.

But the young man in front of him looked even a few years younger than him!

His face had distinct features and a cold, aloof air.

"Is this Shen Qinwei?"

Lin Han screamed wildly in his heart.

That aura, even though it was much restrained.

It still made Lin Han, an apprentice who had just entered the realm of spiritual mastery, feel terrified.

After the initial surprise came a sense of envy and longing.

This is true power!

This is the true power that can rule everything in a chaotic world!

Next to Lin Han, several girls who were also from Longyuan Martial Arts University were completely stunned.

"He...he's so young..."

"So handsome!"

A girl wearing glasses was clutching the hem of her clothes tightly with both hands, and an unnatural blush rose on her cheeks.

"This aura... is far superior to those so-called genius seniors at school."

Another girl murmured softly, her gaze unable to leave Shen Tian.

In this era where martial arts reign supreme, sheer power is the most lethal hormone.

Moreover, after being baptized by various orange talents multiple times, Shen Tian's life level has long since evolved towards a more perfect form.

The girls' hearts pounded wildly, their eyes filled with undisguised admiration.

"Shen Qinwei!"

Chu Feng and Zhou Xuan stepped forward at the same time, bowing slightly with respect.

"How's the progress?"

"The first batch of three thousand Nen Master apprentices are in place and undergoing intensive training in spirit rune inscription."

Chu Feng pointed to the assembly line in the distance, his voice high-pitched.

"The 6,000 tons of Xuanming Heavy Metal transferred by Inspector Zhou have been stored. Within seven days, the first power core assembly line will be fully operational!"