456: Chapter 456 Begins Unification

Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, fifteen years have passed like a white horse crossing a gap.

During this long time, the five thousand children carefully nurtured by Di Pingjian and the King have grown into high-spirited young men. Due to long-term martial arts Cultivate, their bodies have become exceptionally strong, as if forged from steel; each one is as robust as an ox, brimming with power and vitality.

Even more astonishingly, the Physical Body strength of these youths has reached a level that surpasses the limits of a Mortal Physical Body. Each of their punches contains endless power, enough to easily shatter mountains and sever rivers; their might is jaw-dropping.

According to Di Pingjian's estimation, the average strength of this group of Martial Artists trained by her and the King has reached the Late Stage of Qi Refining. However, it should be noted that this is only a comparison in terms of power. In other aspects, these Martial Artists still have a certain gap compared to true Qi Refining Cultivators. After all, Qi Refining Cultivators can not only project Spiritual Qi outside their bodies but also possess various low-level treasures as aids, which Martial Artists cannot match.

The results of training these five thousand children were indeed gratifying, and both the King and Di Pingjian were very satisfied. However, unfortunately, the martial arts Cultivation Techniques that Di Pingjian and the King practiced themselves were not as ideal.

Since they both only began their martial arts journey in their thirties, starting quite late, the effects of their Cultivate were rather poor. The King's situation was slightly better; through unremitting effort, his martial cultivation base barely reached the Early Stage of Qi Refining.

But Di Pingjian's situation was completely different; she encountered great difficulties when practicing martial arts Cultivation Techniques. Whenever she activated a martial arts Cultivation Technique, the Star Power that originally scattered down from the sky would avoid her like a mouse seeing a cat. This strange phenomenon made Di Pingjian feel quite helpless; she didn't understand why it was so.

Because of this, despite Di Pingjian putting in a lot of time and energy, her strength was still only slightly higher than a Mortal's. It could even be said that she might find it difficult to defeat even the members of the Supreme King's Three-Life Squad.

After deep reflection, Di Pingjian knew very well that this situation was likely the work of this Universe's Heavenly Dao, or perhaps even the chaos consciousness acting in the shadows. Otherwise, with her talent and ability, how could she possibly be unable to Cultivate the martial arts Cultivation Technique she had created with her own hands?

Time passed, and Di Pingjian and the King have now both entered their forties. The King already had many wives and concubines and had fathered many children, including princes and princesses, with the eldest being over ten years old. Among the five thousand Martial Artists, there were actually three who were the King's sons, which made Di Pingjian sigh at how quickly time flew.

Seeing that her and the King's ages were gradually increasing, Di Pingjian realized they could no longer delay.

If they didn't start executing the plan to unify this planet now, they might not be able to personally witness the realization of this great goal. After all, half of their lifespan had already passed; time was pressing, and there was no room for hesitation.

Di Pingjian and the King were confident that these five thousand Martial Artists would not rebel, because they had already formulated a foolproof strategy.

First was the aspect of Cultivation Techniques. Currently, the Cultivation Technique practiced by these five thousand Martial Artists was not the complete version. If they wanted to continue deep Cultivate, they had to obtain subsequent content from the King. Moreover, this acquisition was not done all at once but was provided gradually according to the Realm they reached. Furthermore, these techniques were not free; the Martial Artists needed to use military merit to exchange for them.

In this way, these Martial Artists would go all out during the day to expand the King's territory and lead troops in battle to earn enough military merit to exchange for more Advanced Cultivation Techniques. At night, they could freely manage their time and Cultivate their martial arts Realm.

Of course, some might wonder if they could also Cultivate during the day. The answer is yes. However, because the Star Power is extremely weak during the day, the Cultivate effect is negligible. So, although Martial Artists could choose to Cultivate during the day, there wouldn't actually be much gain.

However, it should be noted that this doesn't mean the Martial Artists have no freedom at all during the day. As long as it's not during a period of war, they can freely arrange their time according to their own wishes, including choosing to Cultivate.

Secondly, these people had been brainwashed in an extreme manner by the King and Di Pingjian since childhood. The depth of this brainwashing was such that they possessed absolute loyalty to the King, Di Pingjian, and the entire Dynasty. This loyalty was deeply branded into their Souls, making it almost impossible for any rebellious thoughts to arise.

Not only that, to ensure everything was foolproof, Di Pingjian and the King took further measures. They gave the families of these five thousand Martial Artists top-tier treatment, bringing their families and Families completely under the protection of the Dynasty. In this way, when these Martial Artists fought on the front lines, they could do so without any worries, serving the Dynasty wholeheartedly.

When these five thousand Martial Artists reached sixteen, they were of marriageable age. The King and Di Pingjian knew the importance of Family to a person, so they specially arranged for them to marry and have children. This was not only for the personal happiness of the Martial Artists but also to allow them to be focused and give their all on the battlefield.

The children and wives of the Martial Artists were naturally protected by the Dynasty, ensuring their lives were safe and worry-free. Thus, the Martial Artists only needed to take leave to visit their wives and children at appropriate times, allowing them to fight with peace of mind on the front lines, expanding the territory and performing great military service for the Dynasty.

As the King and Di Pingjian sent out five thousand Martial Artists leading a million-strong army like a surging torrent to launch a fierce attack on the surrounding Dynasties, the entire continent was shocked by this startling move. People's emotions were like a lake into which a giant boulder had been thrown, creating huge waves.

Every corner of the Human Race was boiling with excitement; people whispered and discussed fervently. They could not understand why the Chaotian Dynasty would make such a bold decision; this was undoubtedly a public challenge to the authority of other Dynasties and would inevitably trigger the anger and retaliation of the major Dynasties.

Everyone believed that this move by the Chaotian Dynasty was simply seeking its own death. By provoking the major Dynasties, it would surely lead them to unite and attack together. In that case, the Chaotian Dynasty would likely find it hard to withstand such powerful pressure and would ultimately move toward a tragic end of destruction.

People really couldn't figure out what this newly appointed King was thinking. Why would he make such a foolish decision? One must know that when this new King ascended the throne, other Dynasties had sent messengers with generous gifts to congratulate him and express friendship. But now, the Chaotian Dynasty responded to those past kindnesses in such a way; it was truly inconceivable.

In just one month, a major event that shocked the entire Human Race spread like a sudden clap of thunder: the Shengji Dynasty had actually been wiped out by the Chaotian Dynasty!

This news was like a giant boulder thrown into a calm lake, causing a huge stir. Not only were the other major Dynasties shocked, but it also triggered widespread discussion and speculation.

People marveled one after another: how on earth did the Chaotian Dynasty do it?

One must know that although the Shengji Dynasty's strength was slightly inferior to the Chaotian Dynasty, it was by no means a pushover.

According to rumors, the Shengji Dynasty possessed a powerful army of seven hundred thousand and was also a commercial Empire of the Human Race with a great reputation; its influence and strength were not to be underestimated.

However, such a seemingly powerful Dynasty was quickly crushed by the Chaotian Dynasty within just half a month.

The Chaotian Dynasty's army not only broke through the gates of the Shengji Dynasty but also successfully captured the King of the Shengji Dynasty. This was undoubtedly an overwhelming and decisive victory.

After this battle, other Dynasties began to feel that they were all in danger.

Even the Benri Dynasty and the Ximei Dynasty, whose strength was comparable to the Chaotian Dynasty, began to panic.

After all, if even the Shengji Dynasty could be wiped out in such a short time, how could they guarantee they wouldn't be the next target?

Faced with this situation, these Dynasties took action one after another.

On one hand, they secretly dispatched spies to go deep into the Chaotian Dynasty to investigate the real situation, trying to find the reason for the Chaotian Dynasty's strength.

On the other hand, they began to form alliances with each other, creating a powerful force to jointly pressure the Chaotian Dynasty for self-preservation.

To stop the Chaotian Dynasty from continuing its conquest of other Dynasties.

When Di Pingjian and the King learned the news that the Shengji Dynasty had been successfully wiped out, their emotions were incredibly excited and beyond words. This good news was like a flash of lightning piercing the night sky, illuminating the entire court.

That night, the King decided to hold a grand celebratory banquet with all the civil and military officials to express his joy over this great victory. The palace was brightly lit, with singing and dancing; people laughed and talked, jointly celebrating this historic moment.

What was surprising was that even the Supreme King, who had been paralyzed in bed, was invigorated by this report of victory. Ignoring his physical inconvenience, he personally attended the banquet and announced before everyone that he would hand over the power of the Three-Life Squad, that mysterious team he controlled, to the King.

This move shocked everyone present, as the Three-Life Squad had always been the Supreme King's trump card, with extremely high combat power and secrecy. Now that the Supreme King had handed over control of this team so easily, it showed how much he valued this victory and his recognition of the King.

Seeing this, the King was even more ecstatic. He knew the strength and value of the Three-Life Squad; gaining the support of this team would undoubtedly greatly enhance his ruling power. At the same time, this meant a major shift in the Supreme King's attitude toward him, filling the King with confidence for the future.

However, behind all this was an unknown story.

It turned out that before this, because Di Pingjian, the military strategist, had been in closed-door Cultivate and could not fully devote herself to war planning, and the King and Di Pingjian had spent a lot of time and energy training Martial Artists, the situation on the front lines had not been optimistic.

Because of this, the Supreme King had been dissatisfied with the King's performance and had been reluctant to hand over the powerful Three-Life Squad. But now, Di Pingjian's emergence from Cultivate and the downfall of the Shengji Dynasty had completely changed the situation.

The King did not forget his original promise to Di Pingjian and issued a royal decree without hesitation the next day. This royal decree was like a spring breeze blowing away the haze hanging over the Slum District.

The royal decree clearly stipulated that almost all harsh systems targeting the poor would be abolished. This meant that the poor no longer had to endure those unreasonable restrictions and oppression; they could finally live like ordinary people.

This news was like a flash of lightning piercing the dark night sky, quickly spreading throughout the Chaotian Dynasty. People in the Slum District were ecstatic; they ran to tell each other, cheering and jumping for joy. The originally lifeless Slum District instantly became lively, with long-absent smiles overflowing on people's faces.

For the bottom-level people who made up the majority of the population, this royal decree was even more significant. From then on, they possessed the rights and freedoms of normal people, able to freely choose their professions, marriages, and lifestyles. They were no longer marginalized people forgotten by society but could live with dignity in this country.

However, this royal decree caused dissatisfaction among some. The civil and military officials and nobles were used to being high and mighty and turned a blind eye to the suffering of the poor. Now, the King's royal decree made them feel that their privileges and interests were threatened, naturally making them feel somewhat indignant.

Despite this, not a single person dared to truly stand up and oppose the King's decision.

After all, the King's authority was beyond question, and no one wanted to offend this supreme monarch because of a momentary impulse.

When Di Pingjian learned this news, she felt an unprecedented sense of relief in her heart.

She felt as if she had completed a mission destined by fate, bringing hope and change to those suffering poor people.

However, she could feel that her mission was not yet perfect; she knew she should probably liberate the bottom-level people of the entire planet, allowing them to possess the rights of normal people.

Time flies, and a few days passed in a flash.

After careful consideration, Di Pingjian finally found an excellent opportunity and decided to advise the King to seek more rights and interests for the common people.

On this day, in the royal court, Di Pingjian stood before the King with a solemn expression, cupped her hands, and said earnestly:

"Your Majesty, I have been thinking deeply lately and believe that our newly occupied Shengji City should also implement the Civil Rights Code. This code was meticulously compiled by me to strive for more rights for the commoners."

She paused for a moment and then continued: "This code can not only protect the basic rights of the commoners but also allow them to feel Your Majesty's kindness and care. In this way, the people's hearts will surely return to us, and our Dynasty's rule will be even more stable."

Hearing this, a look of contemplation flashed in the King's eyes.

He gazed at Di Pingjian, and after a moment, he slowly nodded and said, "What you say is very true. Implementing this code in Shengji City can indeed win over the people's hearts and stabilize our Dynasty's position."

Di Pingjian was delighted to hear this and hurriedly said:

"Your Majesty is wise! I believe that as long as this code is implemented, the people of Shengji City will surely be grateful to Your Majesty, and our Dynasty will certainly prosper."

The King smiled and nodded in agreement.

Thus, Di Pingjian's suggestion received the King's approval, and the Civil Rights Code was about to take root in Shengji City, bringing more welfare to the people.

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