My son is about to break through.

Not long after the Holy Lord Taiyi left.

Over at the Nine Profound Immortal Sect.

The Nine Heavenly Venerables also came to pay their respects.

The other party's goal is exactly the same as that of the Taiyi Holy Lord.

In this regard.

Gu Qingfeng did not turn the other party away.

If the Xuantian Immortal Dynasty wants to grow stronger, it is destined that it cannot fight alone.

Ultimately, it is beneficial to maintain good relations with other forces.

What's more.

The Taiyi Holy Land and the Nine Profound Immortal Sect were not just making empty threats; these two major forces had actually brought their troops here.

Regardless of their underlying motives, everything they did was impeccable.

most of the time.

It's not about what others say, but about what they do.

therefore.

Gu Qingfeng had no aversion to the two major forces.

With the arrival of Taiyi Holy Land and Jiuxuan Immortal Sect, the territories of Xuantian Immortal Dynasty and Seven Sins Divine Kingdom have now been completely connected.

Many immortal realms that were originally occupied by evil gods have fallen into the control of the Xuan Tian Immortal Dynasty.

With the last immortal realm incorporated into the immortal dynasty, the territory of the Xuantian Immortal Dynasty instantly expanded several times over.

……

Inside the main hall of the imperial palace.

The atmosphere was solemn and respectful.

All the core ministers and senior generals of the Immortal Dynasty who accompanied the army on the expedition have gathered here at this moment.

Their auras were profound, with the lowest being the Heavenly Venerable realm. They carried, to varying degrees, the lingering battlefield aura and fatigue, but more than anything, they exuded a sense of high spirits and exhilaration.

Besides Commander Luo Tian, ​​Nan Haoran, the Minister of the Immortal Dao Department in charge of the affairs of the Immortal Dynasty cultivators and sects, and Xia Zhu, the Director of the Evil Suppression Division, were also prominently present.

Dressed in the court robes of a civil official, Nan Haoran, with a refined yet capable demeanor, stepped forward and respectfully bowed to Gu Qingfeng, who sat regally on the imperial throne, holding a jade scroll that emitted a faint glow.

"Your Majesty, since the end of the great war, thanks to the tireless work of officials from all departments, the data on all newly incorporated territories and existing borders of the Immortal Realm has been fully compiled and summarized here!"

His voice was clear, tinged with barely suppressed excitement, as he read aloud.

"As of now, including the Zhenyuan Immortal Domain beneath our feet, the total number of immortal domains controlled by our Xuantian Immortal Dynasty has reached a full four and a half million!"

Four and a half million immortal realms!
This number was like a boulder thrown into calm water, instantly stirring up a tidal wave in the hearts of every high-ranking official in the hall.

Even Luo Tian, ​​Xia Zhu, and the others, who were seasoned veterans and had seen many big scenes, were deeply shaken at this moment, and their faces revealed expressions of shock and disbelief that were hard to hide.

Four and a half million!
What an appalling number this is!

It is important to know that in the vast and boundless Immortal Realm, the number of Immortal Realms controlled by a force is one of the most direct indicators of its strength and foundation.

Many ancient dynasties, with a history spanning hundreds of millions of years, possess a territory of at most several hundred thousand immortal domains.

Throughout the entire Endless Immortal Realm, there are very few immortal dynasties that have truly broken through the million-immortal-realm barrier.

Even the mighty Ziwei Immortal Court, which commands respect throughout the heavens, directly controls only about three million immortal realms.

And now.

The territory under the Xuantian Immortal Dynasty has already exceeded four million, reaching a terrifying scale of four million five hundred thousand.

It can be said.

In terms of the sheer number of immortal realms, the Xuan Tian Immortal Dynasty now stands out from the crowd. Those that can truly rival it are probably few and far between in the entire Endless Immortal Realm.

How could this not stir the hearts and ignite the passion of everyone present?

but.

On second thought, everyone felt relieved.

The war between the two races lasted for countless eons, and for most of that time, the human race was on the defensive and even suffered repeated defeats.

Let alone actively expanding territory, even trying to reclaim lost land often requires paying an unimaginable and painful price, and the success rate is extremely low.

Now let's look at the Xuan Tian Immortal Dynasty.

From the very beginning of his rise, Gu Qingfeng has always insisted on taking the initiative and using war to sustain war.

Only in this way can they continuously devour the territory of the evil god at a snowballing speed in a short period of time, achieving explosive growth in territory.

This way.

The number of immortal domains of the Xuantian Immortal Dynasty is naturally unmatched by other human forces that are confined to a corner or stuck in a stalemate.

however--

Gu Qingfeng and the others understood that while the Immortal Realm had many more, this was only an advantage in terms of quantity.

If we're talking about true foundation and the average quality of the Immortal Realm, then the Xuan Tian Immortal Dynasty is probably still far behind those established powers.

no way.

Of the 4.5 million immortal domains currently controlled by the Xuantian Immortal Dynasty, more than two-thirds, or at least 3 million, were recently seized from the Evil God Clan.

The situation in these immortal realms is extremely complex and far from optimistic.

In some immortal realms, human civilization has long been completely wiped out under the long-term rule and erosion of evil gods, leaving only twisted evil god followers and demons.

As the main force of the evil gods retreated or was killed, such immortal realms became empty shells devoid of life.

In some immortal realms, a very small number of humans still exist, but they are raised like livestock by evil gods, serving as food and barely surviving in endless fear and despair.

With civilization broken and heritage lost, there are hardly any powerful figures to speak of. Even cultivators at the Great Emperor level are extremely rare, let alone Heavenly Venerables!

It can be said.

The vast majority of these three million newly incorporated immortal realms are merely empty shells or semi-empty shells. Their population base, resource output, and number of powerful individuals cannot compare with a healthy immortal realm that is developing normally and has an orderly inheritance.

To truly restore these immortal realms to life, nurture enough living beings and cultivators, and even give birth to powerful figures, providing a continuous source of fortune and power for the immortal dynasty, requires a massive investment of resources and a long period of time.

"Issue my decree."

Gu Qingfeng's calm voice rang out in the hall, suppressing all the shock and thoughts.

"For the many new immortal realms that have been incorporated into the territory, especially those empty immortal realms where the human race is scarce or has been extinct, the immortal dynasty should prioritize filling them with immigrants and restoring their vitality."

His gaze fell upon Nan Haoran.

"The Department of Immortals will take the lead, and work with the Department of Revenue, the Department of Works and other departments to formulate a detailed plan."

Try to guide the existing population and cultivators in the various immortal realms to settle in those immortal realms.

For cultivators and families who voluntarily go, the Immortal Dynasty can provide corresponding compensation, such as cultivation resources, based on their cultivation level and contributions, to ensure their peace of mind.

"But the specific scheduling, as well as the complex matters of formulating and implementing compensation standards..."

Gu Qingfeng paused. "Then you, my dear minister, shall be fully in charge!"

Gu Qingfeng was very clear about his own position.

As the ruler of a dynasty, he only needs to control the major decisions; the remaining minor details are naturally handled by his subordinates.

If he has to do everything himself, big or small, then what is the point of establishing this huge bureaucratic system and appointing these important officials?
As for veteran ministers like Nan Haoran, who have followed the dynasty since its humble beginnings and served it for tens of millions of years, their loyalty has long been tested and their abilities have been fully proven. Gu Qingfeng can trust them.

In this regard.

Nan Haoran was also startled, then bowed and accepted the order, his voice firm and resolute.

"Your Majesty, I obey! I will do my utmost to live up to Your Majesty's expectations!"

This is both a tremendous trust and a severe test.

How could Nan Haoran possibly refuse such a good thing and opportunity?
Only by going all out and doing things well can we repay the emperor's kindness.

Gu Qingfeng nodded slightly and continued, his tone carrying an unquestionable determination.

"I have only one request: within ten million years, I want all four and a half million immortal realms to be restored to life."

Furthermore, in the near future, the Immortal Dynasty will prioritize allocating cultivation resources to these Immortal Realms that urgently need recovery, helping them to get back on track as quickly as possible.

He paused, then continued.

"On this basis, within a hundred million years, I hope that we can strive to ensure that every immortal realm under the control of my immortal dynasty has a local cultivator who can successfully reach the Heavenly Venerable Realm!"

Upon hearing this, even Nan Haoran felt a chill run down his spine and felt immense pressure.

Restoring the basic vitality of the 4.5 million immortal realms within 10 million years is a massive undertaking, but it is not actually that difficult.

One of the greatest advantages of the human race is its strong reproductive ability and relatively short growth cycle.

For ordinary people, having two children in three years is not difficult, and from birth to adulthood, it only takes a mere twenty or thirty years.

With the full support of the Celestial Dynasty, let alone ten million years, even a mere hundred thousand or ten thousand years would be enough for the population of a vast Celestial Realm to experience explosive growth.

Therefore, the first goal is manageable in terms of difficulty.

The real challenge lies in the second objective: to enable various immortal realms to nurture Heavenly Venerables.

Four and a half million immortal realms.

That represents 4.5 million Heavenly Venerables.

Looking across the entire Endless Immortal Realm, whether there are even that many Celestial Venerables is a question.

Even if the standard is lowered to an average of one Celestial Venerable being born in every thousand or ten thousand Immortal Realms, the difficulty of achieving this goal is still extremely difficult.

Even the Heavenly Venerable cannot prove it!

Throughout history, countless brilliant emperors have been stuck at the last hurdle, until their lifespan was exhausted and they turned to dust.

at this point.

Gu Qingfeng understood.

Nan Haoran was well aware of this.

He took a deep breath, channeling all the pressure into motivation, and responded again respectfully and firmly:
"Your Majesty's ambition is truly admirable! We will do our utmost to mobilize all the resources of the Immortal Dynasty and open the doors to advancement, so as not to fail Your Majesty's expectations!"

He understood that while it was unrealistic for a Celestial Venerable to emerge from a single Immortal Realm, the output rate of powerful individuals in an Immortal Realm should at least reach a satisfactory level.

Otherwise, it would mean that he, the Minister in charge of matters of immortality, is incompetent and has failed the Emperor's grace.

One hundred million years is not a short time; it's enough for mortal civilizations to go through countless cycles of reincarnation.

However, in terms of length, it is not ample for such a massive undertaking as cultivating a Celestial Venerable.

Despite the pressure, Nan Haoran didn't say anything more.

Since His Majesty the Immortal Emperor has already made the final decision and issued the decree, as his subjects, we only need to obey the order and do our best.

To what extent it can ultimately be achieved, and whether it can meet His Majesty's expectations, will have to be tested by time, and will also depend on the overall fortune and future opportunities of the Immortal Dynasty.

Seeing that the major policies for the restoration and development of the Immortal Realm had been initially arranged, Gu Qingfeng's gaze slowly swept over all the important officials in the hall.

After a moment of silence.

He spoke again, his voice not loud, but like a thunderclap, it exploded in everyone's ears:

"in addition--"

"I have decided that after stabilizing the newly acquired territory, we will begin the relocation of the Xuan Tian Immortal Domain, moving it entirely to this location to guard the forefront of this newly expanded territory, serving as the eternal gateway to our Immortal Dynasty!"

"Relocate the Xuan Tian Immortal Realm?"

"An Immortal Emperor guarding the nation's gates?"

These words were like a devastating star thrown into a calm lake.

Everyone in the hall, whether civil or military officials, had their expressions change drastically, their pupils contracted sharply, and their faces were filled with shock and horror.

What is the Xuan Tian Immortal Realm? It is the origin of the birth and rise of the Xuan Tian Immortal Dynasty, the core where the dynasty's fortune converges, Gu Qingfeng's imperial homeland, and the foundation of countless elders and core families of the dynasty! It carries the dynasty's deepest historical heritage and its most complete and powerful defense system!
It can be said that the Xuantian Immortal Realm is the heart and lifeline of the Xuantian Immortal Dynasty!
Nan Haoran was the first to lose his composure. He disregarded etiquette and stepped forward to object, his voice trembling with excitement.

"Your Majesty! Absolutely not! The Xuan Tian Immortal Realm is the foundation of the Immortal Dynasty and the source of its destiny; it cannot afford any mishap!!"

Luo Tian followed closely behind, clasped his hands in a fist salute, and said in a deep voice.

"Your Majesty! The Immortal Emperor is the ruler of a nation, a person of immense value. He should sit in the central command, strategize, and govern the four directions!"

The practice of a Celestial Emperor guarding the nation's gates is unprecedented in history!
Your Majesty carries the hopes of millions of subjects of the Celestial Dynasty and bears the heavy responsibility for the future of humanity. You must not personally risk your life and place yourself on the front lines of the war! This humble general humbly begs Your Majesty to rescind your order!

"Yes, Your Majesty! The matter of moving the capital concerns the very foundation of the nation; how can such a decision be made so hastily!"

"With the borders unstable and powerful enemies surrounding us, the Xuan Tian Immortal Realm is the anchor of our stability and must not be touched lightly!"

"Your Majesty, please prioritize the safety of the Celestial Dynasty and the overall situation of the human race!"

For a while.

Inside the hall, voices of opposition rose like a tidal wave. Almost all the celestial officials, regardless of their usual factions, expressed their strong opposition in an unprecedentedly unified manner.

Their reasons were similar to those of Nan Haoran and Luo Tian, ​​all centered on the belief that this move was too risky, placing the core of the Immortal Dynasty in danger, which was not the act of a wise ruler and contradicted traditional governing principles.

Moving the capital is a major event that shakes the very foundation of the nation.

Moreover, they were being moved to the front lines where the fighting had not yet ended.

This was utterly absurd and incomprehensible to them!

The Celestial Emperor guards the nation's gate.

This is unprecedented.

Gu Qingfeng had anticipated the opposition from the crowd, and his expression was resolute, leaving no room for refusal.

"I have made up my mind about this matter, and you need not say anything more."

Since there is no precedent in history, I will set this precedent.

"The Immortal Emperor guards the nation's gates, the monarch dies for the state—I hereby declare to the evil god clan that as long as I live, they have no right to set foot even half a step into the Xuan Tian Immortal Dynasty!"

As he uttered the last sentence, an extremely powerful aura emanated from Gu Qingfeng, leaving everyone who wanted to speak speechless, unsure how to refute him. (End of Chapter)