Douluo Continent: I, the world's greatest immortal master, have taken Ning Rongrong as my disci

Chapter 266 Building the Peach Blossom Paradise Territory and Activating the Immortal Path of Faith

"This isn't Taoyuan Academy's fault!"

"This is a brutal and shameful act by the Star Luo Empire, and it shows that the Heaven Dou Empire has abandoned us! They are not trustworthy!"

"Taoyuan Academy is also a victim. They are victims too. Does that mean the victims are guilty?"

"If it weren't for Teacher Su's timely intervention, we would probably have all died under the swords of the Star Luo army that day. Peach Blossom Academy was not wrong, nor was Teacher Su. The ones who were wrong were those wicked, cruel, and treacherous villains!"

"That's right! It's not the Soul Masters of Peach Blossom Academy who are indiscriminately killing innocent people, but that empire that has no bottom line in its pursuit of dominance and territorial conquest!"

When they saw that otherworldly, ethereal figure bow his proud back to everyone, they were all startled, snapping out of their daze at his unparalleled appearance and aura.

What kind of person is he?
Facing the 300,000-strong army of Xingluo, he stood tall and straight, without even tilting his head.

Facing the titled Douluo of the Clear Sky Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Sect, he annihilated them with a mere wave of his hand, without even flinching.

However, when faced with these ordinary people who had no soul power, whose lives were at the mercy of nobles, and who lived at the bottom of society, he was willing to bow and apologize.

Every citizen of Soto knew in their hearts that this ethereal young man standing atop the peach blossoms possessed the power to wipe them all out, yet he was willing to speak with them as equals.

As soon as someone in the crowd spoke up in support of Peach Blossom Academy, the crowd erupted in cheers. No one blamed Peach Blossom Academy; only hatred for the Star Luo Empire and the Heaven Dou Empire remained.
"Please lead us to build a new nation, Dean Su. We are willing to become Dean Su's subjects!"

"King of Peach Blossom Spring! King of Peach Blossom Spring!"

Someone shouted the new king's title, and the sound echoed through the sky.

Seeing the enthusiasm of the people of Soto City, Ning Rongrong and Xiao Wu couldn't help but glance at their teacher a few more times:
If the teacher were the king... wouldn't that mean we'd have a chance to be queens?
It's normal for emperors to have multiple wives and concubines.

Our biggest dream can come true!

"King of Peach Blossom Spring! King of Peach Blossom Spring!"

Xiao Wu and Ning Rongrong couldn't help but wave flags and shout together.

Only after the teacher glanced at them did their faces turn slightly red and they shut their mouths.

"I am honored to have everyone's trust. I have secured for you an area 200 miles north of Soto City and 300 miles south of it as an independent and autonomous territory of Taoyuan."

“I’m talking about jurisdictions, not kingdoms.”

"Outside the independent territory, to the south lies the former Star Luo Empire, which is managed by the Papal Palace, and to the north is the Heaven Dou Empire. Those who wish to join these two empires can leave the Peach Blossom Territory at any time and acquire citizenship in these two countries."

“And in the Peach Blossom Valley, there is no king.”

Su Ran then publicly announced to everyone that this was a plan he had carefully considered.

The Star Luo Empire was taken over by the Papal Palace, led by Bibi Dong, which became the religious palace of the Star Luo Empire, above the imperial power, and selected elites from commoners and soul masters to assist in its management.

The area within a radius of about 300 miles of Taoyuan Academy became an independent jurisdiction, supported by Taoyuan Academy, creating a system that did not exist on the Douluo Continent.

However, upon hearing that there was no king, these people were somewhat puzzled. Even Huo Wushuang and Feng Xiaotian muttered in confusion:

"No king? Then who governs the territory?"

"Both great empires have emperors, what is Professor Su trying to do?"

Xue Ke also looked puzzled, but Su Ran's next words shocked them all:
"This is also why I gathered everyone here to give lectures and discuss this matter."

"Within the Peach Blossom Spring, there is no king, no hierarchy of human rights, and citizens are the masters of their own destiny."

"I will preside over the establishment of a Citizens' Representative Council, in which every city, county, and town within the jurisdiction can vote to elect representatives to participate in the Citizens' Representative Council, decide on the management strategy of the jurisdiction, formulate laws, and elect the speaker through open voting to be in charge of the main council members."

"Within the territory of Peach Blossom Spring, whether you are a Soul Master or a commoner, you are entitled to equal human rights and must abide by the law. You must not violate the law, kill the innocent, rape, or plunder."

"The strength of a Soul Master should not be built on the oppression of civilians. When enjoying privileges, they should protect their territory, safeguard the people, establish a Soul Master Citizen Army, defend their territory, and never abandon or give up on them." "I know that it is difficult to do this, but within the Peach Blossom Academy, we are willing to try and set an example."

"..."

After Su Ran finished speaking, the room fell silent.

The crowd looked at each other in disbelief, especially the common people, some of whom couldn't believe they had misheard.

Do they have equal human rights with Soul Masters?

Do ordinary citizens also have the right to vote?
Soul Masters are the noblest profession.

In the past, this would have been impossible.

But after a moment of silence, there was a loud bang, and it instantly became lively:

"Although we don't know what kind of system this is, Dean Su is the only super strong person who is willing to protect us, and the only person who fights for the rights of ordinary people like us. We are willing to trust Dean Su!"

"We'll cooperate with whatever Dean Su plans to do next!"

"God is no match for our dean!"

"Good! Good!"

Su Ran felt the trust these people had placed in him and was deeply moved. For these indigenous people, the parliamentary system and the democratic system were actually very unfamiliar and unbelievable, but since they were willing to believe in him, he was also willing to be brave for once.

At that very moment, the system's voice rang in Su Ran's mind:
【ding~】

[Peach Blossom Academy evolves, establishing the Peach Blossom Territory, rewarding the host with a 1-level increase in soul power! All soul rings and soul bones' age increases by 10%! Several territories-specific rewards are also provided!]

[Detected over 10,000 points of faith power, activating incense offerings and opening the path to immortality.]

[Host Panel]

[Su Ran]

[Martial Soul: Divine Peach Blossom Branch]

[Soul Power: Level 99 Limit Douluo]

[Soul Bones: 600,000-year-old external soul bone—Cloud Dream Immortal Wings, 500,000-year-old right arm bone—Heavenly Craftsmanship, etc.]

[Domains: Divine Peach Blossom Heaven, Army of Glory, Anti-Magic Domain, God of Slaughter Domain, Faith of the People...]

[First Soul Skill Age Limit: Broken Branch Like a Dream - Increased to 70,000 years.]

[Second Soul Skill: Dream of Peach Sword Token - Upgraded to 80,000 years]

[Third Soul Skill: Scattered Petals and Flying Snow - Upgraded to 88,000 years.]

[Fourth Soul Skill: Crimson Moon Peach Blossom - Increased to 110,000 years.]

[Fifth Soul Skill: Scorching Thousand Peach Slash - Upgraded to 160,000 years.]

[Sixth Soul Skill: Skill 1 Nine Luminaries Peach Blossom Sword, Awakening Skill 2 Summoning Heavenly Stars - Increased to 250,000 years.]

[Seventh Soul Skill: Mortal True Body (100,000-year companion domain, Heavenly Jade Capital), upgraded to 350,000 years.]

[Eighth Soul Skill: Skill 1 - Shaking the Falling Moon, Skill 2 - Shaking the Falling Sun. Upgraded to 400,000 years.]

[Ninth Soul Skill: Skill 1 - Ultimate Freedom, Skill 2 - Peach Blossom Fairy's Guidance - Myriad Flowers Arrive. Upgraded to 700,000 years!]

(End of this chapter)