I only reached the Foundation Establishment stage at eighty years old, and then the system appeared.

The fact that the city lord of Maple Leaf City was a God Emperor was not publicized by the higher-ups of the Heavenly Dragon Dynasty. After all, a God Emperor was just a minor figure to the rulers of the Heavenly Dragon Dynasty.

There are three or four Sovereign Realm retainers in the Divine Dynasty's Hall of Worship, and several Sovereign Realm ancestors are in seclusion in the secret realm of the Divine Dynasty's royal family. There is still a Divine Emperor Realm between the Divine Emperor and the Sovereign Realm!

Therefore, the outside world's current understanding of Maple Leaf City is that it has a city lord at the God Venerable Realm. There are several people outside who want to seize Maple Leaf City, most of whom are at the early to mid-stage of the God King Realm.

Yang Hongbo can't go anywhere in the city now that there are no high-level experts around. What if he runs off somewhere and suddenly a few God Kings appear to try to seize Maple Leaf City, and he can't get back in time? Wouldn't Maple Leaf City be in dire straits?

Although the city has warships capable of killing the God-King, inanimate objects are incomparable to living people, and precautions must be taken in everything one does.

More than a million miles away from Maple Leaf City lies Autumn Frost City, where the people have been discussing: "Have you heard? A new city is being built near the Far North Mountains. It's said that the city-building order was found inside the Far North Mountains!"

"I heard that this city lord was not only incredibly lucky, finding a city-building token, but also a secret realm with hundreds of millions of people inside!"

"However, I've heard that most of these people are ordinary people (those whose cultivation level is below the Divine Weapon Realm are considered ordinary people), and several God-Kings are now plotting to seize this new city!"

"I heard that last time this city lord slaughtered a whole group of people who had surrendered to him in the wilderness, including a Divine Lord. Is this city lord stupid? He's only a Divine Venerable himself, wouldn't it be good to have another Divine Lord as a subordinate? So what if they're gangsters? They didn't kill anyone! Does he think he's invincible as a Divine Venerable?"

Upon hearing this news, Yang Hongbo's lips curled into a cold smile. He thought to himself, "Hmph, a bunch of fools who don't know their own mortality. If they really dare to come, I'll make sure they don't leave alive."

At this moment, his father said worriedly, "Son, the outside world is eyeing Maple Leaf City covetously. How should we deal with this? Although you are powerful, you can't fight against so many. What if all those God-Kings come together...?"

Yang Hongbo waved his hand confidently and said, "It's alright, I have my own plan. However, I can't reveal my true strength yet. I plan to hide my identity and go out to kill a few guys who want to seize Maple Leaf City, to give them a taste of their own medicine."

The father's eyes widened in surprise. "Son, this is too dangerous! Those God Kings are not to be trifled with. If anything happens to you, Maple Leaf City will be finished."

Yang Hongbo patted his father's arm and said, "Don't worry, I know what I'm doing. Do you think a God-Emperor like me is afraid of a few God-Kings?"

Upon hearing this, a hint of joy flashed in the father's eyes, but he immediately said with concern, "Son, although you are a God Emperor, there is still a risk in fighting against several God Kings."

Yang Hongbo pondered for a moment and said, "You're right. How about this, I'll go out and investigate, hiding my identity, to see what those God-Kings are planning."

The father nodded helplessly and said, "Then you must be careful. Should I arrange for some skilled fighters to go with you?"

Yang Hongbo shook his head and said, "No need. Too many people will only make us more likely to be spotted. It will be easier for me to go alone."

After speaking, Yang Hongbo used his concealment technique and instantly disappeared from the City Lord's Mansion. He transformed into a streak of light and flew towards Qiushuang City.

Soon, Yang Hongbo arrived in Autumn Frost City. He hid among the crowd, listening to their discussions, and gradually formed a plan in his mind. He decided to first find those God-Kings who wanted to seize Maple Leaf City and catch them off guard.

After making some inquiries, Yang Hongbo learned that the several god-kings were discussing their plan to seize Maple Leaf City in a luxurious inn in Autumn Frost City. He quietly sneaked into the inn and arrived outside the room where the god-kings were.

Inside the room, several god-kings were sitting together, having a heated discussion.

"That Maple Leaf City Lord is just a God-Emperor. Any one of us could easily defeat him. Then, Maple Leaf City will be ours for the taking," a God-King said smugly.

"That's right, and it's said that there are many treasures and resources in Maple Leaf City. If we seize them, our strength will definitely increase to a higher level." Another god-king's eyes gleamed with greed.

"However, we cannot let our guard down. Since the city lord was able to build a city, he must have some tricks up his sleeve. We still need to be fully prepared," said a more cautious god-king.

Yang Hongbo heard everything clearly outside and sneered inwardly. He suddenly pushed open the door and strode inside.

Several god-kings were startled by this sudden turn of events and stood up, looking at Yang Hongbo warily.

"Who are you? How dare you trespass into our room!" a god-king roared.

Yang Hongbo sneered and said, "I am Yang Hongbo, the city lord of Maple Leaf City whom you are trying to seize!"

The god-kings were taken aback at first, then burst into laughter.

"You? A mere deity dares to call himself the lord of Maple Leaf City? That's laughable!"

"That's right. Did you think you could fool us by hiding your identity? You're nothing but a god, a mere ant in our eyes."

Yang Hongbo wasn't angry; he simply said calmly, "Oh? Is that so? Then you can give it a try."

After speaking, Yang Hongbo released his divine emperor aura. Several god-kings immediately changed their expressions, looking at Yang Hongbo in horror.

"You...you are actually the God Emperor!" a God King said, trembling.

Yang Hongbo looked at them coldly and said, "Now you're scared? Too late! You dared to plot to seize my Maple Leaf City, today is your death day!"

The several god-kings exchanged glances, then drew their weapons and attacked Yang Hongbo. Yang Hongbo snorted coldly, easily dodging their attacks, and then unleashed his powerful divine abilities, defeating them one by one.

Several god-kings lay on the ground, looking at Yang Hongbo in terror, pleading, "Lord City Lord, spare our lives! We will never dare to do it again."

Yang Hongbo said coldly, "It's too late to beg for mercy now! You must pay the price for your actions."

After saying this, Yang Hongbo waved his hand, killing all the God-Kings. Then, he transformed into a streak of light and flew back to Maple Leaf City.

Upon returning to the city lord's mansion, Yang Hongbo recounted the events to his father. His father was overjoyed and deeply admired his son.

"Son, you are truly amazing! Those god-kings are no match for you at all," the father said.

Yang Hongbo smiled and said, "This is just a small lesson. However, we cannot let our guard down. Next, we still need to strengthen the defenses of Maple Leaf City and improve our strength in case other, more powerful enemies come."

The father nodded and said, "Yes, son. I'll go and arrange it right away."