The Peerless Emperor-Chapter 503 - 504 Breaking Through

Chapter 503 -504 Breaking Through

The Ancient Forest World, despite having been ravaged by the flames of war, had seen Lin Qian, during his control of the national warfare mode, avoid damaging the mountain cities as much as possible, reducing the losses to the lowest level.

Consequently, after the battle formations had occurred, the people of the five races were not displaced, and could still live comfortably in their original homes.

If there had to be a difference, it was that now they no longer needed to live under oppression.

The Capital of the Black Corner Country had been breached, and the affairs of the Black Blood Clan were open knowledge.

Once the people of all five races in the Ancient Forest World understood the kind of persecution they had faced, and for what reasons, they could no longer contain the fury in their hearts.

At the same time, Shen Jun, the former Black Corner Emperor, was also reviled and condemned by everyone.

As for the new Capital governing the Ancient Forest World, Huaxia Empire, the people’s initially apprehensive mood had turned into anticipation for the future.

Half a year after the battle had begun, the people had seen for themselves what the Huaxia Empire’s actions were concerning the territories they had come to govern.

The Emperor of the Huaxia Empire, being from the Human Clan, did not treat the other races any differently.

According to the literati proclaiming Emperor Lin Qian’s will, no matter the race, all would be treated equally – all were subjects of the Huaxia Empire, and part of the family.

As long as one had special talent and management ability, no matter the race, one could become an official assisting in the governance of the territories of the Ancient Spirit State within the Huaxia Empire.

This situation came as a great surprise to the people of the five races.

Before the Huaxia Empire rose to power, although the five races lived together, only the Black Corner Clan could be officials in the Black Corner Country; other races were not eligible.

But the Huaxia Empire allowed any race to become officials of the Empire, whether they were from the Human Clan or not.

The people of the five races, having learned this news, did not hesitate to believe that Lin Qian’s promise of equal treatment would indeed be implemented.

The entire Ancient Forest World was undergoing major transformations, and many saw a massive crystalline surface begin to hover above their cities. By reaching the top or edge of the mountain towns, one could clearly see it.

Later, they understood that this device was called the Soul Vision Machine, which was used to broadcast something called the Huaxia Joint Broadcast.

However, what exactly the Soul Vision Machine and the Huaxia Joint Broadcast were, the people of the five races didn’t quite understand, as these things had never been used before.

According to Emperor Lin Qian, after some time, when the underground world connected with the surface world, they would be able to watch the daily Huaxia Joint Broadcast.

What truly excited them, however, was the fact that the surface world actually existed, and would one day be connected to theirs.

Thus, it meant that they would, in the future, be able to visit the surface world themselves.

Another matter of great comfort to them was that once Lin Qian had any decree, they could learn of it in the shortest time.

In every city, strange iron walls had been erected, posted with notices conveying Lin Qian’s will.

Time flew swiftly, and a full half-year had passed since Lin Qian had taken over the Capital of the Black Corner Country.

In the former Royal Palace of the Black Corner Country, the throne room had been completely transformed. Lin Qian sat elevated at the head, while the others sat below him, each with a desk before them.

Everyone sat behind their desks, facing Lin Qian – there must have been at least a thousand of them.

Among them, those sitting at the forefront were some familiar faces, such as Zhang Juncheng, the Sword Formation Emperor who had recently joined the Huaxia Empire.

Beside him sat Wang Qiongxing, He Baili, Xu Wuwei, and Fu Deqing, four former Human Clan elders, while Yeu Liqun and other former leaders from significant gathering areas of the Human Clan were also present.

The elders of the Black Corner Clan from the former Rebel Palace were also seated; in fact, there were quite a few members of the Black Corner Clan present.

Clan leaders like Bade of the Red Horn Clan, Lu Shengshou of the Dwarf Clan, and Ling Jiu of the Spirit Hoof Clan were also present.

Before their desks were spread scrolls of paper, which they were carefully perusing, expressions of amazement on their faces as they whispered to each other in covert conversation.

Their unique sitting posture had been specially requested by Lin Qian, which they had initially not understood.

“Seated high, you all are low, establishing a clear hierarchy. But when I sit, and you sit, it also reflects mutual respect. I respect you, and you respect me, and only then can monarch and officials work together to make the Huaxia Empire better,” said Lin Qian, earning the sincere loyalty of the crowd.

Especially the Black Corner Clan, the Red Horn Clan, the Dwarf Clan, and the Spirit Hoof Clan, for they found that Lin Qian truly had not gone back on his word.

Lin Qian treated the five races with equal regard; otherwise, it would not be possible to have people from all five races present together, discussing state affairs.

“How is the spread of the Huaxia Soul-saving Lamp going? Is it safe and does it consume a level of Soul Power that is acceptable to the common folk?” Seeing that everyone had nearly finished reading the documents, Lin Qian asked Lu Shengshou.

At Lin Qian’s query, Lu Shengshou promptly rose and bowed in respect: “Reporting to Your Majesty, the spread of the Soul-saving Lamp has been very successful. The people of all five races really love this Soul Power lamp, which uses the Sunflame Fruit as material.”

“It’s just the command ‘Shine bright, Soul-saving Lamp’ to activate it … many people find it quite embarrassing, leading to situations where children have to help turn on the lamps.”

Hearing Lu Shengshou’s report, Lin Qian rubbed his forehead: “Can’t be helped, it’s the Prime Minister’s final whim, and I can’t bear to strip it away. It will become a custom over time.”

“What about the construction of the tourist attractions?” Lin Qian then asked.

“Rest assured, Your Majesty, whether it’s the Place of ‘Your Majesty’s Furious Desk-Smash and Arrow-Shot at Ten Enemies,’ or the Site of the Impact Warship’s Overturning of the Thirteen Royal City, General Liu Chaocao’s Tongue Battle at the Former Black Corner Army Position, or the Ruins of the Destruction by the Impact Soul Cannon, all have been completed.” Lu Shengshou bowed again respectfully, reporting to Lin Qian.

Lin Qian nodded silently and addressed everyone present: “Although we are one Empire, the benefits of the Ancient Spirit State need to be fought for. I initiated the national war to save the Ancient Spirit State, which makes a good selling point. Utilizing these attractions to vigorously develop the tourism industry in the Ancient Spirit State and promote trade exchanges between the underground and surface worlds is a top priority.”

“In three days’ time, the passageways between the surface world and the underground world will have been completely opened. You must all prepare well and not disappoint my expectations,” said Lin Qian, looking at the crowd, slowly speaking, “At that time, I will go to the Central Domain to bring back my parents. You should manage well and not let me down.”