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Chapter 854 Cluster-Level Total War (One more chapter later)
Who were you talking to just now?

In the Emerald Palace Garden, Si Ning, dressed in a magnificent robe, suddenly appeared, looking at Jiang He with a puzzled expression.

"A bunch of rabble," Jiang He replied calmly, pulling her cloak tighter around her waist.

"That's not right," Si Ning said suspiciously. "When I arrived, Wu He had just left. Why would you lie?"

Jiang He's expression turned slightly cold, signaling the other party not to ask any more questions.

Si Ning chuckled. Lao Jiang had an endless capacity to indulge the team members, and she wasn't afraid at all.

Have you been feeling unwell lately?

Si Ning approached with a wicked grin and said, "I heard you rejected both the red-haired girl and the nun. You're not really abstaining from sex, are you? What am I supposed to do then?"

"I don't know, stay away from me."

"Hey hey hey."

Si Ning approached Jiang He and asked, "Who's inside? If you don't answer, I'm not leaving."

Zhuang Ya poked her head out, her eyes cold.

Jiang He looked up at the azure sky and roughly guessed the oversight in the joint promotion mission. There was actually one last enemy in the occupation of Emerald Star, and that was the Demon Legion.

Si Ning pulled open the bright red cloak.

Sure enough, the little girl was enjoying herself by herself just now.

"Do you even understand how to play? I'm the real expert."

Si Ning casually sat in his lap and said seriously, "Everyone has their overly perceptive side, and Lao Jiang is no exception."

Zhuang Ya looked serious as she learned the true skills taught by her seniors. After theory came practice.

Si Ning said, "Put your little hands down and move them from bottom to top. I'll move them from top to bottom. Don't start at too high a speed. Give him some time to get into the zone. But when I say speed up, you must cooperate with me immediately, otherwise it will be difficult to disarm him. Understand?"

"Understood." Zhuang Ya nodded solemnly.

Jiang He's eyes were calm, even vacant.

The legendary Judgment Knight, who was in charge of evaluating the planetary governor, had already taken up his post and was currently conducting inspections and investigations. However, according to the news from the Red Keep of the Starry Sky Corps, the "Galactic Empire Planetary Management Office," or "Imperial Management Office" for short, had already approved the governor's appointment decision for Emerald Star. This decision was largely due to the death and capture of two legendary Zerg figures.

Such a contribution is extremely rare among governors.

After being appointed governor, one is granted two powers—the supreme authority over the planet and the imperial planetary waiver—as well as two obligations: tithe and conscription.

The greatest reward for fulfilling obligations, for one's own squad, is the right to truce. All-out wars are prohibited between planets or between a planet and its main star. When attacked by sub-mythical beings or mythical creatures, the nearest star cluster lord must provide reinforcements.

Unless they actively refuse to use this power like the Dragon Governor, for the dragon race, failing to overcome the human tribulation will undoubtedly result in failure to advance, especially since it was not an attack by sub-mythical beings at that time.

As for the tithe and military service.

The former contributes resources worth 35 trillion Star Dollars every two years.

The latter would pay 5 million Ironmen, or 350 warbands.

Alternatively, one can be exempt from all taxes through military merit. The planetary governor needs to kill two legendary beings of the peak of the enemy race. The bodies can be left behind, but the killing must be verified.

Tithing is essentially the lifeline for the empire's operation, and also a huge burden on the governors. If they fail to pay the tax, any sub-mythical level hostile race may descend and slaughter them.

"accelerate!"

"understand!"

My thoughts stopped abruptly.

Jiang He shuddered as his coccyx was stabbed.

Si Ning smiled and lifted his chin, then lowered her head to enjoy it.

Zhuang Ya noticed that the other party had given her the most important water tap, and silently increased her favorability towards Si Ning.

Jiang He did not resist. Since both of them were members of the team, it wouldn't be a big problem for him to make a small sacrifice.

Seeing that the other person seemed a little uncomfortable, Si Ning reluctantly stepped back and teased, "The king of the era who is high and mighty outside is actually just a water boy for the team. What will Shindai think of this in the future?"

"Just an outsider," Jiang He said, not really caring.

Zhuang Ya's eyes sparkled with a hint of satisfaction. Novices need experienced players to guide them. Like her, she had a hearty meal today, her mouth was full of oil, and she could no longer just stare blankly like before.

Jiang He held the two children in his arms, took a short nap of about fifteen minutes, then got up, found an Imperial military uniform in the Gluttony World and changed into it, saying, "I'm going out for a bit."

Si Ning waved her hand lazily.

Zhuang Ya curled up in the young woman's arms, still half asleep. From today onwards, Si Ning was her older sister. It was obvious that the other woman had come specifically to help her out.

……

The frontier of the Jade Empire, in front of the fortress.

The three demon lords had different expressions when they saw the vanished succubus queen reappear.

“Your Excellency Dijiang, there has been a lot of criticism from the various demon chapters lately. We have been using a piecemeal approach, but we simply cannot take Emerald Fortress. The number of dissatisfied legendary demons is increasing, and I cannot suppress it.”

The Flame Demon Grand Duke wore a bitter expression, but what he said was a lie: there was nothing that a legendary peak expert couldn't control at the moment.

The succubus duchess, her graceful figure accentuated by her form-fitting, gilded robe, spoke softly, "Without a legendary human captive, I would starve to death."

The Bone Demon Grand Duke said gravely, "Yesterday's Blood Alliance chaos was absolutely the best opportunity. If we miss it now, I will not be able to explain it to my subordinates."

The three dukes were clearly dissatisfied with their usual offensive methods. The demons of the abyss were indeed endless, but the three were unwilling to waste their time and energy in this way, especially when a final assault could very well lead to victory.

Jiang He said coldly, "You don't want to?"

"Then they should all just die."

The three dukes all changed color.

In an instant, Jiang He unleashed an incredible speed.

The Lord of Sin's Hour of Sin grants him 2.25 times the speed of a standard sub-mythical being, a feat that alone is enough to make him stand out among most legendary peaks.

A punch that transcends thought and reaction.

It landed squarely on the Bone Demon Grand Duke.

The enormous dragon shadow with nine heads and eighteen horns roared, and its immense power shattered it into pieces. The light of eternal judgment gathered at Jiang He's fist, materializing like armor. With a single punch, the Bone Demon Grand Duke and his personal demiplane were completely annihilated.

The succubus grand lord retreated.

Beelzebub, the ruler of hell, is always online with his demonic special forces.

Jiang He charged forward against the raging torrent, dismembering the Flame Demon Duke with both hands. Then, he teleported out, crushing the Succubus Duke's face with a single hand and slamming him from the sky to the ground.

In just a moment, the three great dukes perished.

Following the Hand of the Empire and the Inscription, the joint ascension quest: the requirement to cause the deaths of three legendary peak beings has been fulfilled.

Jiang He's black sun domain swept outwards, covering the plain in front of the Emerald Fortress and enveloping all the demons. His self-control at the level of being indestructible even when facing gods shaped the black sun domain.

A massive black factory took shape.

Before ten thousand demon gates, assembly lines were set up one after another.

The former Knight, King of the Wild Hunt, separated to specifically lure subsequent demons to descend, and the Demon Factory processes materials, which is expected to continuously increase the power of the Emerald Empire.

Jiang He restored the remains of the Succubus Grand Duke and the Bone Demon Grand Duke and sent them to the Rhine Company's Surat Port, preparing to register with the Empire to be exempt from tithes and military service for the next two years.

As for the Inscriptioner, the Hand of the Empire, and the Grand Duke of the Flame Demon.

Naturally, Jiang He personally refined the Hellfire Crown Ring, enhancing the Evil General A'da to the peak of the Legendary level. The corresponding authority was named Hellfire, primarily originating from the Flame Demon lineage. This occurred simultaneously with the annihilation of the demon legion.

The origin notification sounded.

[Occupation Development Level: 100%]
[Note: Your joint promotion mission has been completed]
[Hint: You have been promoted to a common being in the Legendary Era]
Above the sky, Jiang He's entire body radiated countless rays of light.

A legendary body is taking shape. A 50% all-around enhancement is causing his bones to constantly shatter and reshape. His blood flows like mercury, his platinum-gold hair is crystal clear, and a suffocating aura is emanating from him. His whole body is surrounded by endless divine light.

[Legendary Energy: 32000]
With each move, the power of his techniques and secret arts underwent a qualitative change. The Great God King Armor, various powers, and dark gold flames were all enhanced. Jiang He's figure was like a great sun, containing unimaginable energy density.

Even without considering privileged powers such as the final time loop.

Jiang He's empire ranking soared to second place among nearly 30,000 legendary peak beings, second only to the powerful life form—the Empire's Sword.

"Damage reduction from the legendary peak era has been reduced to 40%, which means that my damage can empty a person's half-plane health bar in the shortest time, roughly just a few moves."

"Under the influence of sub-mythology, there is no rival."

Jiang He examined himself and found that the enhancement was very obvious.

When he kills a legendary peak, he doesn't need to fight like the Demon Dragon Governor, nor does he need to unleash "Absolute End Hour". The difficulty of killing him is similar to that of a special attack demon, putting him in an absolutely crushing position.

call!
Jiang He returned to the Jade Palace.

Inside the Emerald Palace, a young woman with blonde hair and silver armor turned and walked in. She was a legendary inquisitor of the Galactic Empire's Inquisition, and regardless of her strength, she had the power to investigate planetary governors.

The blond judge solemnly said, "Mr. Rhein Alexei, I may now address you as Your Excellency the Governor. It is a pleasure to see that you have just completed a leap in life, but there are serious problems on this planet that you cannot see."

The judge handed over a report.

This is the result of her week-long investigation.

The current chief minister in charge of all planetary affairs, Ugh, is notorious for his numerous crimes.

They transported and sold indigenous people, numbering over seven million.

They planned and carried out the White Palace massacre, which resulted in the deaths of hundreds of thousands of people, including the Minister of Justice.

He bribed high-ranking officials of the Heavenly Fire Star, illegally operated a conglomerate, arbitrarily executed opponents, and just now, he ordered the beheading of the fifteen- or sixteen-year-old emperor.

The judge, unusually serious, said, "I do not believe that such a malignant tumor is beneficial to Emerald Star. It must be eradicated immediately, or the rule of the Emerald Empire will eventually be destabilized."

Jiang He looked at the trial report.

Between the lines, he only saw the rabble's best efforts.

Jiang He calmly tore up the report and said indifferently, "Judge, you may have overlooked something."

"For any atrocities committed on Emerald Star, Chief Minister Wuhe was acting on my orders. In every sense, we are all guilty. Of course, the Governor seems to have absolute power. As for bribery, it's all too common."

Jiang He snapped his fingers.

The blond judge's eyes were glazed over for a moment, then cleared as he said, "Inhumane rule will cause your empire to collapse."

"Then let it collapse, I don't really care."

Jiang He waved his hand and said, "Once you've been emperor a few times, you'll understand that this isn't a very interesting position. An ordinary legend can only speak to me because you are a judge. Now you can leave."

The golden-haired judge pursed her red lips and said resolutely, "I will arrest him. In a decade or so, you will thank me."

The Imperial Inquisition is responsible for the operation of law throughout the Galactic Empire. Legendary Inquisitors have investigative powers and report directly to the Inquisition's branch in each star cluster, usually the most devout clergy, who are always upright and incorruptible.

Cluster Lords have an obligation to ensure the progress of the trial process.

In return for all these obligations, the Father of Mankind ensured that the more than seven hundred Star Cluster Lords would not be controlled by the power of the Four Pillars unless they voluntarily submitted.

"I have nothing to say to you."

Jiang He casually removed the bright red cloak. The aftermath of the killing was too complicated and difficult to ignore. Since the other party insisted on doing so, he could only suffer the consequences.

Jiang He did not activate the forbidden fruit position.

They didn't even exert any psychological influence on me.

He simply stopped hiding his charm level.

In an instant, the blond judge's face changed, gradually turning crimson. He displayed a youthful restraint, and his solemn demeanor was replaced by trepidation.

"Governor of Rhine, do you have time tonight?"

The blond judge, captivated by the other's beautiful face, said, "I would like to... have dinner with you."

"Skip that, let me see your lining taste."

"You... are too blunt."

boom!
Jiang He slapped him to the ground and said calmly, "I have no time to waste. You need to learn to seize opportunities."

He doesn't need to cherish random NPCs.

Realizing that the Governor of Rhine was serious, the blond judge blushed, picked up his armor skirt with both hands, and stammered, "Please be gentle."

"What are you saying, babbling away?"

Just like canned food, it's ready to eat as soon as you open the lid.

Jiang He first bent down and then stood up, lifting it into the air.

Lilith was almost speechless. "Didn't you say you were abstaining from pornography?"

"That was me yesterday."

Because of Si Ning and Zhuang Ya, all their efforts to quit pornography were in vain.

The blonde judge kept leaping into the air and then falling back down.

As Jiang He worked, she kept circling the palace, dribbling like a ball on a football field, showing her skill and composure.

"This is too much." The blonde judge was in tears. The flower fields and candlelight dinners she had longed for in her youth had all been reduced to the most barbaric indulgence. All her feelings and fantasies had been shattered.

Inside the main hall, the floor shimmered.

Jiang He asked, "Are you planning to continue arresting Wu He?"

The blonde judge could only shake his head repeatedly.

The savings accumulated over a month were only slightly depleted after the blonde judge's defeat.

"Lilith."

In the Emerald Palace, a stunningly beautiful figure gradually materialized. Her form-fitting, gorgeous black dress was as dark as the night, and her long hair was as red as blood. Lilith said gently, "I can only accompany you for ten hours. The path for the ruler still needs time to be paved."

“Okay,” Jiang He replied.

……

at the same time.

On the desolate warplanet, a new wave of Zerg attacks has begun.

Besides the Eye of the Fallen, two other sub-mythical Zerg, the Undead and the Titan of the Zerg, also arrived with their followers, and the Voidweaver is suspected to have arrived.

The desolate front issued a war order to the entire Tianhuo Star Cluster, requiring all planetary governors and legendary powerhouses to participate in the war.

The cluster-level total war has officially begun.

(End of this chapter)