You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

The soldiers of the Southern Plains city-state are now fully charged with the negative status effects of [Morale -10%], [Insufficient Logistics Supply -3%], and [Command Failure and Organization -5%].

They were no longer able to fight.

The numerical values ​​are only reflected to Xia He, who has administrator privileges. In practice, this level is basically a complete defeat. The reason they didn't scatter like birds and beasts is simply because they are all confined to the city and have nowhere to run around.

Otherwise, pushing and shoving could easily lead to a large-scale stampede and death, which would be a real shame.

The Great Qian Dynasty was well aware of the risks involved, so it quickly surrounded the area.

There was no rush to take control of key positions, because it was unnecessary. The priority was to gather manpower first, so as not to cause trouble if these remnants of the army ran amok. Therefore, they quickly surrendered and maintained order.

"Everyone lay down your weapons, and the High Priest will forgive and forget."

"Keep order, don't go out, stay home, we won't steal any of your belongings, we don't need them."

Anyone who takes advantage of the chaos will be severely punished!

The Imperial Guard's imposing presence quickly brought the situation under control, thanks in no small part to the help of another group:

An inside man.

After entering the market, Feng Tianyin made contact with the Tiandao Sect forces within Nanyuan City.

"What a scene of domineering power."

Xia He was amused by the sight of the other party bowing down in worship. She praised the so-called Heavenly Way and expressed her endless admiration for the High Priest, even shedding tears as she converted.

Those who don't know better might think that our Great Qian's national religion is a pyramid scheme.

That's understandable, after all, Feng Tianyin is not only famous, but she also just established her authority in Nanyuan and completely killed the corrupted city lord.

He controlled the pace of the battle throughout, making it easy and effortless.

Even laymen could see the difference in skill; the high priest's abilities were truly legendary, and they were completely convinced.

They were initially uneasy about the mole's actions and afraid of the consequences of their choices, but now they are not worried at all. Joining the Great Qian was absolutely the right thing to do, and their future is sure to be bright.

Abandon darkness and embrace light.

The city lord's madness and depravity further proved the correctness of their choice, and Feng Tianyin personally encouraged them and promised them benefits, guaranteeing the future of these merchants, envoys and missionaries, which naturally earned them their unwavering support.

There's no need for any complicated maneuvering to win people over; it's all based on trust.

The high priest is a trustworthy person.

The discipline of her troops, who did not commit any offenses, further confirmed this point, and they quickly took control of the city in just half a day.

Moreover, his demeanor was indeed different from those thugs and hooligans among the soldiers. He was well-mannered, had piercing eyes, a resolute expression, and spoke with a gentle touch amidst his dignified manner. He truly deserved to be called the Imperial Guard.

Xia He gradually saw the city occupation progress bar climb rapidly.

[Current Occupation: 100%]

[The city's military, reserves, and population are under effective control; information is available.]

The reason why we cannot directly operate and deploy projects now is that loyalty, stability, and livability have not yet fully recovered and stabilized.

Otherwise, carrying out the operation now might lead to a rebellion.

Take it easy.

Xia He does not intend to intervene for the time being, and with Feng Tianyin's partial authority, she should be able to see the notification. The most urgent task is to completely control the city's central hub, namely the City Lord's Mansion area.

It may not seem like a large area, but it is a secluded mansion with lush sycamore trees in the courtyard, giving people a sense of seclusion.

It would be even better if there were no notification about "increasing subspace pollution".

Xia He glanced at it and immediately understood that this place had just undergone infiltration, and some of the spiritual energy was flowing out from here. The concentration was not in line with the level of the classical era, and it was the result of artificial intervention.

The city lord's ability to create drama is truly impressive.

She estimated that this person, relying on his boldness, was probably not far behind Xiayi College in terms of research progress.

"...The world of Terra, with its more realistic parameters, cannot be understood using the worldviews of previous games. We cannot be prejudiced; we must explore it."

The project I'm in charge of is a new beta version, and there are many variables.

The world is changing.

Therefore, Xia He was also curious about the city lord's research results. So she followed Feng Tianyin and her personal guards to the city lord's mansion. As soon as she entered, she ordered: "Collect all statistical data, classify and store them properly, and take all the files with you."

Everyone immediately sprang into action.

As for those obviously expensive decorative items, vessels, gold and silver jewelry, I simply don't bother with them.

They regarded it as dirt.

As long as we have reliable statistical data to facilitate future tax collection, what does this small amount of money matter? We need to have a long-term perspective.

Feng Tianyin's authority does allow her to obtain general statistical data for a region, saving a lot of administrative machine operating costs, but that doesn't mean she doesn't need local statistical data to corroborate and support her decision-making.

Her supercomputer-like brain isn't afraid of having a lot of data, it's afraid of not having any data at all.

"That's strange, why aren't there any family members of the city lord?"

At this moment, the creator and the little robot both thought of something at the same time, so the latter asked the people around them.

"Reporting to the High Priest, the City Lord has always lived a secluded life, rarely even employing servants. All that is known is that his two wives bore him three sons and two daughters; beyond that, even their names are unknown..."

"Alright, no need to say anymore, let's go into the inner courtyard of the city lord's mansion."

Even a fool would know there's something wrong.

Xia He could see more clearly that there were traces of several rituals here, and that kinship bloodlines were used as sacrifices.

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"A newborn."

Xia He could see it clearly; obviously, the city lord's family members had already been sacrificed, and the traces of spiritual energy were very clear.

A human soul died in the center of the totem array inside the building.

Her vision was broader and faster than Feng Tianyin's; she understood immediately upon scanning the area. No wonder she could manipulate supernatural spiritual energy in the classical era—the price was high enough, the power of the sacrifices concentrated in her body.

To exterminate one's entire family is an example of this.

"...This kind of behavior should have been going on for several generations. The traces of psychic energy are quite old. It's a bloodthirsty sacrificial family."

Feng Tianyin flipped through the family genealogy in the reception room and introduced it to those around her.

Upon hearing this, the accompanying guards couldn't help but frown.

Not only were they battle-hardened elites astonished, but the local officials from Nanyuan who came with them were also taken aback. They all looked through the family genealogy, which stated that some people had been sacrificed in an attempt to elevate their family's status through accumulation.

Logically speaking, Song Yan could have succeeded in this area, and he did succeed, though at a high cost.

Who's left?

Looking around, the ancestral hall was empty, and a chill inexplicably crept in, sending shivers down my spine.

The officials were somewhat frightened, but seeing Feng Tianyin's retreating figure leading the way through the screen reassured them somewhat, so they followed. They had no reason to worry; with this Heavenly Dao agent protecting them, possessing the aura of an emperor, evil spirits could not invade.

The High Priest is not only the leader of the Heavenly Dao Sect, but also the ruler of a secular country. How could such a petty person interfere with him?

"The ceremony site has been damaged."

Upon entering the backyard, one is immediately struck by a dense array of runes forming a totem, some of which are incomprehensible, while others are written in the Great Qian Dynasty script.

Every priest in Xiayi would be familiar with it; that handwriting is an annotation from the heavens.

It constructed the appropriate magic circle through psionic symbolism.

Xia He, who also saw it, was somewhat moved. She never expected that some of the tips she had casually written back then would now be regarded as the underlying code for extraordinary research, and even the Nanyuan City-State, thousands of miles away, was using them.

Yeah.

Let everyone conduct research in the weak version of the warp beforehand, so we can get some information early and avoid being caught off guard later. With the continuous strengthening and permeation of psionic energy, ascension for all may not be a problem in time.

She believed that Feng Tianyin had long held this intention as well.

The girl's purple eyes quickly scanned the files on the table next to the magic circle, most of which were handwritten notes.

"...The above is Song Yan's research results over many years. Take it to the college for verification."

Yes, sir.

Both sides are researching psionic energy, but Xia Yi has a higher tolerance for error. For example, when he opened the book just now, he inexplicably felt a bewitching aura.

Some taboo knowledge is dangerous, so be careful.

Feng Tianyin's divine power protects her, and she is often watched by the Heavenly Dao, leaving behind a wisp of her aura. Before the bewitching thing can react, it is dispelled. If you are not careful, you might even think that there is no danger.

Others, however, may not.

The safest place to conduct research is in Xiayi, the capital of Daqian, where no subspace force dares to cause trouble.

The research on the Southern Plains City-State also has its merits. For example, it divides the infected clans into three categories: ordinary pollution, associated pollution, and blessed pollution. This is the classification so far, which can summarize the types so far.

The "soup-boiling monster" reported in the Arctic Circle is a type of blessed pollution that can then create associated pollutants.

Of course, Song Yan's berserk state can also be considered a blessing of corruption.

"To put it nicely, the so-called blessing of evil gods is actually erosion and assimilation."

She dismissed it with disdain.

Apart from the Heavenly Dao, they are all despicable evil gods who are only after souls. According to the academy's research, the soul is one of the fulcrums for infiltrating the mortal world.

Therefore, none of the evil god's followers are fond of corrupting souls.

The city lord whom Feng Tianyin had just eliminated was so corrupted that he was reduced to a mere shell, neither human nor ghost.

He became his own experimental subject.

However, there are still many valuable points in the notes. For example, it advocates "ascension" which means raising one's status. In the city lord's view, there is a low-level world with a "barren border" below the present world, while the higher level is a subspace that can be traveled between, absorb spiritual energy, expand perception, and exhibit characteristics that transcend time and space. If one stays there, it is to raise one's status and form a high-to-low relationship with the present world.

Therefore, Song Yan believes that one should first accumulate and sublimate, that is, improve within the same level, reach the ultimate, and then break through to the subspace...

That's all?

Did it just stop updating after that?

Feng Tianyin, who had initially been filled with anticipation, flipped through the rest of the text, which was nothing but rambling nonsense.