345: Chapter 346 Preparing to Go to the Angel World

Under Lin Muyang's blueprint and the concrete execution of Lilia, Laigong, and others, the Radiant Elf Empire entered the fast lane of the era of universal class change with astonishing efficiency.

The Sunlight Elf Clan and the Wind Whisper Elves acted swiftly, each dividing their jurisdictional areas and incorporating all one hundred and twenty-five class change platforms across the empire into the management system. The enlightenment guides for the class change era brought back from Blue Star, which had undergone emergency translation and localized simplification, were transcribed in large quantities and distributed. Literate elves or human officials explained them in the squares of major towns.

Although it was impossible to establish a professional education system as perfect as Blue Star's in a short time, they at least allowed the ignorant populace to understand basic concepts such as 'Level', 'Attributes', 'Skills', 'Dungeons', and 'Teaming'. They learned how to obtain initial experience by killing the low-level monsters that had newly appeared in the suburbs, and how to use the 'Contribution Point' system promulgated by the empire to exchange for basic equipment and skill books.

This formed a world of difference compared to the scenes in other surrounding human empires.

In the Iron Dome Empire, the Kingdom of Cold Wind, and other places, the class change platforms were forcibly controlled by royalty, high nobles, and local powerhouses as soon as they appeared, treated as their private property. Only noble children, trusted warriors, or commoners who paid exorbitant fees or signed indentured servitude contracts had the chance to change classes.

The power brought by class change, instead of breaking social classes, further solidified their rule, giving the upper class a more direct and terrifying power base to exploit the lower class. A noble knight after class change could easily suppress hundreds of commoners holding farm tools. Under the dual blessing of authority and power, social contradictions rapidly intensified, and undercurrents surged.

Soon, the bitter fruits began to show.

Along the long and poorly managed border of the Radiant Elf Empire, groups of people began to appear in twos and threes, and then in large numbers. They were dressed in rags, sallow and emaciated, but their eyes burned with a final longing for survival and power. They were fleeing commoners from neighboring countries, bankrupt artisans, tenant farmers who could no longer survive, and even some sidelined branches of minor nobility who saw no future.

"Go to the Radiant Empire! The elves are in power there, and the class change platforms are open to everyone!"

"I heard that as long as you register, you can change classes for free! You can get stronger by killing monsters!"

"There, as long as you have the ability, you can rely on military merit to exchange for food and equipment!"

"If we stay here, we will always be underlings, livestock for the noble lords to kill at will!"

Such rumors spread like wildfire among the lower classes. The instinct for survival and the yearning for power drove them to bring their families, risking being shot by border guards or devoured by wild monsters, to cross mountains, forests, and swamps to flock to the Radiant Empire, which was hailed as the land of hope.

Regarding these immigrants, under Lin Muyang's instructions, the Radiant Empire adopted a relatively open yet managed acceptance policy. Border registration points were established for simple screening. After registration, they were allowed entry and guided to the nearest managed class change point. Simultaneously, decrees were issued: while new immigrants became official imperial subjects and enjoyed rights, they also had to undertake corresponding obligations, including obeying imperial laws, participating in infrastructure construction, and responding to calls for border defense and future Dungeon exploration once they were capable.

People are the foundation of development. Lin Muyang knew well that in this new era full of danger, the population base and the number of Class Transferees were the most direct manifestations of national strength. Only by gathering enough power could they cope with the world-ending crisis after the Ferocious Beast Continent's seal was broken, and lay the most solid foundation for the Elf Race to rule the entire planet. Power comes from the countless individuals growing vigorously among the people.

Of course, universal class change also brought new problems. Among the commoners who possessed power, conflicts and brawls broke out incessantly over competing for leveling spots, a good piece of dropped equipment, or even just a small argument. The cost of maintaining public order rose sharply.

In response, the Radiant Empire demonstrated strong control. On one hand, relying on Jialiya's overwhelming, tireless, and absolutely loyal undead legion as the ultimate deterrent, any large-scale riot or malicious incident would be suppressed with thunderous force immediately.

On the other hand, Laigong and others quickly formed the Imperial Security Force and the Pioneer Corps centered on Class Transferees, guiding the energy of the aggressive ones toward the right paths of clearing wild monsters, exploring newly appeared small Dungeons, and constructing border defenses, rewarding them with military merit and resources. At the same time, a merit system and judicial system based on Contribution Points were initially established, allowing order to be rebuilt under the new framework of power.

In just over ten days, the Radiant Empire presented a peculiar scene of vigorous vitality amidst chaos and rapid development under pressure. In the streets and alleys, what people discussed was no longer the anecdotes of noble lords or tomorrow's rations, but "which leveling spot is more efficient," "the team is short a Priest," and "what new items are on the shelves of the Imperial Store and how many Contribution Points are needed."

The empire's borders were actually pushing outward gently and firmly, not through war, but by receiving refugees, clearing surrounding monsters, and establishing outposts, expanding the actual controlled area bit by bit.

Lin Muyang was not completely idle during this period either. He took Jialiya, Feng Ling, and the other girls, and through spatial teleportation, went directly to the distant Ferocious Beast Continent many times. With crushing strength, they quickly cleared dozens of small and medium-sized Dungeons and secret realms where the seal time was relatively short and the internal ferocious beast levels were between 200-300.

On one hand, they obtained some high-level materials, equipment, and skill books; on the other hand, they also assessed the sealing strength of those top-tier secret realms and the potential threat levels within, giving him a clearer map of future challenges in his heart.

When he returned to Dawnlight City again, what he saw was a capital completely different from when he left. On the streets, Class Transferees wearing various simple armors and holding weapons could be seen everywhere. They were in a hurry, most with eyes full of expectation and drive for the future. On the outskirts of the city, new barracks and training grounds were being established. The bulletin boards were covered with various team recruitment information, imperial missions, and the latest decrees. What permeated the air was no longer fear and confusion, but a tense, upward vitality.

"The people's hearts are usable, and the general trend has begun to take shape." Lin Muyang stood on the highest balcony of the palace, overlooking this reborn city, and made a judgment in his heart. The Radiant Elf Empire had already set sail on the right track, with clear goals, relatively fair channels for advancement, and strong military protection.

As long as there were no major decision-making errors and no fatal internal splits, with the first-mover advantage, it was only a matter of time before its national strength surpassed and crushed the surrounding human empires. When the threat of the Ferocious Beast Continent arrives in the future, it will become the strongest shield and sharpest spear of the intelligent civilizations on the Velos Continent.

"It's time." Lin Muyang withdrew his gaze, having already made a decision. On the chessboard of the Elf World, he had already placed the most crucial and powerful pieces and built the basic framework. The remaining specific management, development, expansion, and even future continental hegemony were subjects that Elandir, Laigong, and Xiyier needed to practice and face personally. He and Lilia could not, and should not, always act as the nannies of this world.

His journey was the sea of stars and the myriad worlds. There were more worlds waiting to be explored, and more girls needing his help to pursue their respective plane cores and peaks of power—such as the holy and gentle Elena, who always gave silently by his side and came from a higher-level Angel World.

The energy level of that world, judging from Elena's occasional mentions and the potential she herself displayed, was far higher than that of the Velos Continent, and might even be stronger than the Atlantis World. It was a sanctuary of light and a trial ground for power, where a large number of powerful angels existed, and there might even be older and more divine existences.

"Next, it's time to go and see Elena's world." Lin Muyang looked toward the clear sky, as if his gaze had already pierced through the world barriers to see that kingdom above the clouds where holy light flowed and hymns echoed. A new adventure, a new challenge, and a new chapter of power were about to unfold. And the story of the Elf World would continue to be written in the hands of Lilia and the others.