525: Chapter 525 State Religion, Netherworld Cult

A court assembly was held at Longevity Hall.

Hun Tiandi presided over the assembly as officials presented their memorials, handling the military affairs of Central State while secretly pondering how the Dazheng Dynasty should develop.

Would it become a top-tier power on the land of Central State only to decline after countless ages?

"From this day forward, my Dazheng Dynasty shall establish another department: the State Religion, the Nether Sect!"

"It will be responsible for influencing the people of the world, turning their hearts toward the dynasty and the sect."

Hun Tiandi said firmly, "As for the Sect Leader, a Blood Shadow Clone will temporarily take the position. The Nether Sect is subordinate to the Dazheng Dynasty and will widely recruit believers from across the world."

"In the future, while collecting Providence, we must also begin collecting Merit."

"The purpose of the Nether Sect is to provide ideological baptism for the people of the Dazheng Dynasty, ensuring their hearts belong to Dazheng."

"There is another great benefit: in the future, those who lack the ability to lead troops or govern but possess immense talent in cultivation will all be sent to the Nether Sect for training. It will be a place where experts spar and gather."

Hun Tiandi showed a slight smile.

"Director of the Imperial Board of Astronomy," Hun Tiandi turned his head again toward Mud Bodhisattva.

"Your subject is here!" Mud Bodhisattva said respectfully.

"Mud Bodhisattva, the Nether Sect's location must be integrated into the Dazheng Dynasty. I want to see a proposal regarding all Feng Shui matters as soon as possible," Hun Tiandi stated.

"Your Majesty!" Hearing this, Mud Bodhisattva took a step forward.

"Hmm?" Hun Tiandi looked puzzled.

"Reporting to Your Majesty, the Nether Sect accumulates Yin Merit, while our Dazheng Dynasty pursues official merit and fame. Forcing these two systems together will inevitably lead to conflict."

"Such cases have appeared in Central State before; no sect has ever been subordinate to a Fortune Dynasty, nor has any sect been built within one."

"The two will conflict, which is detrimental to the development of the Fortune Dynasty and the growth of the sect."

As the Director of the Imperial Board of Astronomy, Mud Bodhisattva naturally had to explain the stakes involved.

"Mhm, you just focus on selecting the site and determining the Feng Shui. You will understand the purpose in the future," Hun Tiandi said indifferently.

"Yes!"

Mud Bodhisattva nodded. He had already voiced his advice; since Hun Tiandi did not accept it, he could only suppress his concerns.

But he believed that His Majesty must have a reason for doing this.

State Religion? Nether Sect?

With everything arranged, Hun Tiandi began coordinating the military affairs of Central State. In the Star Palace, he looked at the intelligence on the four great legions and their commanders.

General Ye Wudi, Yun Xiao, Mr. Corpse Soul, Wang Ku.

"In the Great Yan Empire, the two legions under General Ye Wudi and Yun Xiao have already conquered half the territory, and the rest is proceeding in an orderly fashion."

"At the same time, Burning Flame Valley is also scheming in the shadows. It seems our empire's expansion has made Burning Flame Valley, a top-tier power in Central State, somewhat uneasy."

Hun Tiandi sneered, "Burning Flame Valley? Once Dazheng is promoted, it will be the time for their destruction."

"Send word to General Ye Wudi, Yun Xiao, Mr. Corpse Soul, and Wang Ku: no matter what means they use, fight with all your heart for me."

"This time, the Dazheng Dynasty is facing five Great Empires. One against five, but the advantage is ours. The wars with the five Great Empires—Dale, Yuehua, Dafeng, Great Yan, and Xiyang—have all begun."

Hun Tiandi reviewed the memorials, and someone quickly delivered them to the four legion commanders.

Northern Region of Central State.

In General Ye Wudi's camp, an aura of malevolence permeated the air as he carefully read the intelligence: "His Majesty has ordered the army to set out; increase the speed."

"Yes, Commander!" The generals under his command obeyed.

"His Majesty's calculations and plans are truly unfathomable. We are in the northern part of Central State, and this battle involves five Great Empires, as well as the Western, Southern, and Eastern Regions of Central State."

"Although the distances are vast and no news has arrived yet, if things are as His Majesty said and they all fall into chaos..."

"This war has almost covered every corner of Central State."

Yun Xiao showed a look of surprise.

"A chaotic era is about to begin in Central State. We must seize the time and succeed in promoting to a Great Empire as quickly as possible." In the Star Palace of the Dazheng Dynasty, Hun Tiandi looked at the memorials from various parties.

"Each of you go to the front lines. If you encounter major issues, you must assist at all times. The safety of the four legion commanders is extremely important; if there is danger, rescue them immediately!"

Hun Tiandi's order was sent directly to the front lines.

A month later, under the operations of Mei Niang and Rou Niang, the Snake-people Tribe moved to the Dazheng Dynasty and were properly settled.

"Li Jingzhong, take the eight great leaders of the Snake-people Tribe and familiarize them with the Dazheng Dynasty," Hun Tiandi said.

"Yes, Your Majesty!" Li Jingzhong said respectfully. "Everyone, please follow me!"

After Li Jingzhong led the eight leaders away, Mei Niang and Rou Niang both stared intently at Hun Tiandi.

"Mei Niang, is there something on your mind?" Hun Tiandi changed the subject and asked.

"This..." Mei Niang said somewhat apprehensively.

"Then let's return to the Star Palace first before talking!" Hun Tiandi smiled slightly and turned to leave.

Star Palace.

"If there's something, just say it," Hun Tiandi spoke.

"I wonder if Your Majesty, the Soul Emperor, still possesses a method to break bloodline limits?" Rou Niang took a deep breath, a hint of anticipation flashing in her seductive eyes.

Mei Niang was the same. Although her bloodline promotion was due to Hun Tiandi's intervention,

she didn't know if he still had that method.

It seemed that Mei Niang's awakening of the Ancient Heavenly Serpent bloodline, a top-tier snake bloodline, had made Rou Niang somewhat envious.

"Rou Niang, do you also want to upgrade your snake bloodline?" Hun Tiandi put down his teacup and asked seriously.

"Correct. I ask the Soul Emperor to assist," Rou Niang said firmly.

"Methods to break the bloodline and advance beyond higher constraints—I naturally still have them. I wonder what chips Rou Niang can offer in exchange?" Hun Tiandi said.

"As expected..." Upon hearing this, Rou Niang was both excited and annoyed.

"Men are all the same, none of them are any good—all lustful demons," a trace of anger rose in Mei Niang's heart.

"I wonder what treasure of my Snake-people Tribe Your Majesty has set his eyes on?" Rou Niang's expression turned somewhat cold.

"What I value... is the loyalty of the Snake-people Tribe. I can give you the method to break the bloodline, but if the Snake-people Tribe ever betrays Dazheng in the future, I will show no mercy."

Hun Tiandi said firmly. In truth, he had two mature holy flowers left, while the other hundred or so were still growing.

"Naturally. I guarantee on the honor of the Snake-people Tribe that if the Soul Emperor grants the bloodline method, we will serve the Dazheng Dynasty with our lives and never betray you."

Rou Niang said sharply.

"Good!" Hun Tiandi spoke. With a wave of his sleeve, he brought Mei Niang and Rou Niang into the Nether Small World.

Appearing in a strange environment, both were very alert.

"Is this the place where I underwent my transformation last time?" Mei Niang asked in disbelief.

"Correct. The holy flower in the Yin-Yang Creation Pool is a peerless treasure that breaks bloodline constraints. I also obtained three holy flowers by chance."

"After Mei Niang used one, only two remain." Hun Tiandi looked at the pool of holy flowers before him.

"So this is the holy flower. The Rank 6 Purple Ghost Flame Serpent bloodline within me is sending out a surge of longing!" Rou Niang gazed at the holy flower.

"Then let us begin!" With a wave of his sleeve, Hun Tiandi lifted Rou Niang into the air.

She landed atop a holy flower. The pure white petals opened, enveloping Rou Niang entirely. With a flash of light, she transformed into her original form.

A Rank 6 Magic Beast, the Purple Ghost Flame Serpent, with crimson eyes and purple scales covering its body.

It coiled into a ball just as the holy flower was about to completely enclose it.

Swish!

Hun Tiandi flicked his finger, and a beam of light shot into Rou Niang's glabella. It was the Blood Refining Art, the key to purifying the bloodline and drawing out the power of the holy flower.