You became an emperor by letting me AFK.

The officers carefully planned and deployed their forces.

In terms of military system, Daqian was also at the forefront of the times. It put forward the concept of a general staff early on, attached importance to intelligence and simulation, and trained a large number of officers, so it was able to respond and dispatch troops in a timely manner.

Everyone present was an experienced person; even someone like Lü Wen had at least experienced pirate suppression battles.

Moreover, the temple has always delegated authority, letting professionals handle professional tasks.

On this basis, they will provide their full support, as evidenced by the good news they have just received:

"The High Priest has arrived."

Upon hearing the news from their leader, everyone breathed a sigh of relief and immediately went to the dock to greet them. There stood a large group of people led by Feng Tianyin. The number of reinforcements was not large, but their spiritual energy was unmistakable; the inner palace had truly gone all out.

They immediately greeted him, saying, "Your Majesty, you are ready to depart at any time."

"Set sail in two days."

The weather and sea conditions have been scanned, and with Feng Tianyin's computing power, it can be estimated that the next two days are the most suitable for the fleet to set sail.

One of the reasons she visited in person was this.

The ocean is unpredictable, and with current limited technology, the dangers posed by nature are far more terrifying than the anticipated casualties from direct combat.

At least you can avoid choosing the wrong course.

While the intercontinental sea isn't as challenging as the ocean, it's still quite large for an inland sea, and storms occasionally occur, requiring extremely careful decisions. Instead of worrying from the rear, going to the front lines boosted morale.

Accompanying Feng Tianyin was Dai Qingshuang, the adjutant of the priestly army on this mission.

I've been promoted!

She felt nothing but awe for the fully armed black-and-white-haired girl beside her, never expecting to be honored and given a great responsibility as soon as she arrived at the temple.

If Dai Qingshuang makes significant contributions in this operation, it will lay a solid foundation for her future.

Opportunities came rolling in for her.

However, she was more cautious, believing that she should simply keep in step with the High Priest and leave the rest to her superior's judgment. Similarly, other officers who shared Dai Qingshuang's sentiments were also waiting with anticipation.

"I won't directly intervene in the command; the most important thing is for you to make the judgment," Feng Tianyin said, pouring cold water on the idea.

"This is a war of the Great Qian Dynasty, and also the first time the navy has fought a war. We must lay the foundation."

"Your talent determines its height."

Feng Tianyin stated her considerations plainly: the bandits must be eradicated.

No encouraging words were needed; only trust and expectation were given. Both Dai Qingshuang and Lü Wen understood that this battle must forge the Great Qian Navy.

They were incredibly honored to go to the battlefield with the high priest and leave their mark on history.

They had only heard of Her Majesty's personal military campaigns in legends, but they never imagined they would witness it up close, especially since it was her first naval battle. Wouldn't they all be creating history together? Heaven had already blessed the future, so naturally they had to follow.

Yes, sir.

The voices that answered were as loud as thunder, and the morale was high.

She glanced around; everyone was full of fighting spirit. With that in mind, Feng Tianyin adjusted her loss rate calculations. She had no doubt about victory; the key was the battle casualty ratio.

Every survivor of this war will become a backbone of the Great Qian Navy.

True gold is not afraid of fire.

Two days later, the navy set sail.

After finishing her all-night work, Feng Tianyin boarded the flagship, greeted by officers.

Her extraordinary energy over the past two days has truly astonished everyone. She was able to read through all the military reports up to date, and she had a thorough understanding of the shipyard, fleet, and training. She could even draw inferences from one instance to another and discuss tactics together.

No wonder the High Priest was able to rule such a vast empire as the Great Qian.

You are the only one for me.

Even the tip of the iceberg of the power of those promoted is so exaggerated; such a workaholic who is online 24/7 is indeed irreplaceable, and their opinions are always insightful.

Some of the key decision-making information was calculated and corrected by Feng Tianyin, which broadened their horizons.

But now is not the time to overthink it, let's go.

The sea conditions were excellent.

The sunlight poured down from the sky like enormous, molten crystals, spreading evenly across the beach. The light was alive, heavy, pressing down on my eyelids, warm against my skin, and the cool sea breeze made even my gear feel light. A gentle breeze caressed my face, and the scent of sea salt was invigorating.

The sea was not a monotonous color at this time; near the shore, it was a transparent, shimmering light green like jade.

Further out, there is a clear, refreshing azure blue, through which ships sail.

The sails billowed and rattled, startling a few seagulls.

set sail.

As the helmsmen adjusted the course, one warship after another pointed towards the horizon. A total of 40 ships were deployed, including transport ships and capital ships, forming a formidable fleet.

They coordinate their commands through flag signals and maintain a consistent formation according to their training.

Fishermen in the harbors along the way cheered.

They knew the mission of this fleet: to protect the shipping lanes, to protect their homeland, and to protect their livelihoods.

Who doesn't know that the seas between the continents are treacherous and dangerous, yet the Great Qian Navy still set out without hesitation? Even the dignified High Priestess Wan Jin personally led the expedition, valuing this campaign as much as she valued the conquest of the south back then.

"His Majesty treats us as one of his own, even leading the army in person."

"After all, maritime exploration has been the established national policy for the past ten years, and even the will of Heaven has revealed this. We are acting under His blessing."

"Yes, it's the will of Heaven."

"This is quite a grand affair. Was it like this back when the King of Qingzhou was in power?"

"We have fleets, we have clans, we've even launched attacks, but we've never put this much effort into this campaign."

"They lacked resolve, and the soldiers had little morale."

"Indeed, but this time is different. All the family members who joined the army said it was to protect everyone's fishing grounds and shipping lanes."

"The elders of the temple are generous."

The threats that existed during the reigns of the Qingzhou and Minyue royal families were all present, yet they continued to levy exorbitant taxes and levies, not to mention the bullying and tyranny of men and women by the powerful nobles they protected. Even when people could no longer tolerate it and organized their own fleets to clean up the families, they were responsible for their own profits and losses, and sometimes their gains were even seized.

The cleared air routes are still occupied and then taxed in return.

All that effort for nothing.

However, the Great Qian Dynasty distributed the actual benefits to everyone, so people from all walks of life along the southern coast supported the war. Whether they were ordinary citizens or high-ranking officials and wealthy merchants, they all understood its value.

Feng Tianyin's strong support has mobilized resources from the mainland to continuously pour in, an opportunity that cannot be missed.

They must seize the opportunities presented by the times to expand their blue territory.

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While the crowd on the shore waited expectantly, the fleet sailed into the depths of the shipping route within a few days.

Thunder rumbled and dark clouds gathered.

Just moments before, the sun was shining brightly, but once they entered a certain boundary, strange phenomena suddenly appeared, and the entire fleet swayed and rocked in the waves, as if it might capsize and collide at any moment.

Fortunately, the sailors were all experienced veterans who remained calm and kept the course steady.

"Order the entire fleet to prepare to engage the enemy."

As soon as Feng Tianyin issued the order, flag signals were quickly relayed, and everyone was on high alert. No one doubted the High Priest's judgment.

Her wide-range psychic perception in this era is comparable to radar.

hum!

The invisible, intangible ripples penetrated deep into the ocean, revealing even the lurking mermaid monsters. Not only her, but she also shared some information with the priests traveling with her; anyone with sufficient cultivation could access their senses.

Dai Qingshuang clicked her tongue in amazement, "As expected of His Majesty, he found them in one move."

"But why are these guys acting like cowards?"

"Heaven's will has come."

It's not surprising that such a calm answer carries immense power. Even a wisp of that great being's aura is terrifying enough. Just look at Xia Yi, with a gleaming subspace rift standing there, yet he dares not act rashly.

Rather, it would be more accurate to say that the priests frequently sent to train in the inner sanctum are nothing more than "familiar invasions" from a warp perspective, albeit as celestial familiars.

The monsters that sensed Feng Tianyin's spiritual energy scan roared.

Roar!

Even so, I still lacked confidence.

The high priest's spiritual power seemed equally exaggerated to them. If Xia He was the ethereal and vast will of heaven, which was difficult to fathom, then Feng Tianyin was the blazing sun radiating its intense heat and purifying everything. The fluctuation of spiritual energy seemed to have already eliminated some of the polluting aura through a light scan.

This guy is not to be trifled with either.

Not only have the numbers been steadily increasing, but the mechanics in the subspace are also notoriously awful. But there's no going back; the ostentatious display of the Great Qian fleet has pushed them to their limit, and they can no longer tolerate it.

In fact, they didn't even need to make a move; Feng Tianyin had already taken the initiative.

She stood at the bow of the ship and gently pressed with her slender right fingers.

boom!

A palm print spanning a hundred meters appeared on the sea surface, and surging spiritual energy instantly penetrated deep into the water.

The ocean is boiling, and the sky is bursting open.

Not to mention the hidden clans, even the Great Qian army was taken aback.

When did Your Majesty become so exaggerated? Or has she never truly exerted her power over the years? The battle at Qingzhou Royal Palace back then was merely the limit of the city's capacity, not Feng Tianyin's limit.

Splash!

Since they were on the sea, there was no need to hold back. She also wanted to test her limits, so she simply pulled the enemy out of the water.

"Did I hear that right? Was that a monster's cry?"

The fleet clearly saw a whirlpool appear in the center of the seawater palm print when suddenly Feng Tianyin turned her head and reminded them:

"Enemy attack at 2 o'clock on the port side."

Dozens of pirate ships, brimming with corrupting power, suddenly appeared from the dark clouds, resembling rotten flesh baring its fangs and claws, creating an atmosphere reminiscent of ghost ships at sea.

These were resources accumulated over many years of shipwrecks, and today the entire families have perished in the process.