Only after unifying the world did I realize that immortals existed in this world.

Chapter 107 You can rely on me occasionally

Xie Cangrong believed that Zhou Xin was telling the truth.

The intervention of the Jinglan Sect caused this first war with the Demonic Sect to end somewhat anticlimactically.

The Great Xia only faced a small force of disciples from the Demonic Sect and a single demonic beast.

Let alone the most powerful Blood Slaughter Holy Sect of the Demonic Path, we haven't even seen many of the stronger mid-level cultivators.

They captured two prisoners of little value, the remaining enemies from the Demonic Sect were all dead, and the enemies from the Abyss Sea on the other side were scared away. The communication was abruptly interrupted, and the effective communication that Xie Cangrong had hoped for was not established.

However, Xie Cangrong was still satisfied with the result.

In the first war, not losing was a commendable achievement.

They displayed the might of the Great Xia Dynasty.

With this record, it's an even bigger victory.

When the news reaches the four continents of immortals and demons, the Great Xia will be able to obtain many hidden things.

At the banquet on Yuntai Mountain, Da Xia and Jing Lan had a very pleasant conversation.

Zhou Xin decided to stay in Daxia to recuperate from his injuries. He planned to send several disciples across the Abyss of Poisonous Mist to return to the sect and ask the sect leader to find a suitable magic weapon to rescue him. He never wanted to experience the pain of forcibly entering the Poisonous Mist again.

More importantly, we need to send back information about the situation here and the attitude of the Great Xia Dynasty.

He could understand Xie Cangrong's unspoken message at the banquet.

Da Xia had a very good impression of Jing Lan.

The sect should send a more suitable person to finalize the cooperation matters with the Great Xia.

The Great Xia needs the Immortal Sects, and the Immortal Sects also yearn to cooperate with the Great Xia.

They are willing to establish contact as long as they can be given enough respect, fairness, and mutual benefit.

The ruler of Daxia was not a stubborn, short-sighted, or arrogant person at all; on the contrary, he was very wise.

The value of Daxia lies not only in its resources and talent, but also in its inherent spirit and many intangible aspects.

It is young, energetic, and full of creativity.

Everything is just beginning, and it is moving forward at an incredible speed.

In the not-too-distant future, it may be able to do something that will shake the world and change the aging and solidified格局 (geju, a term referring to the overall situation or pattern) of the four continents of immortals and demons.

This is an opportunity!

Either grab it and move forward with Da Xia, or — let it catch up and leave you behind.

Taihua, which was closest to Daxia and established contact with Daxia for the first time, did not seize the opportunity.

On the contrary, it was Jinglan who benefited from this.

"Have you heard? We had a big battle with those cultivators from overseas the other day!"

"What? Really? Those powerful immortals are attacking us?"

"What immortals? They're just people who have undergone cultivation and are more powerful! Our Emperor said during the sacrificial ceremony that the world should be enlightened, and we can cultivate too! Who's more noble than whom?"

"I heard it was a great victory for our Xuanfeng Army! We defeated the enemy without losing a single soldier! Your Majesty is mighty, Great Xia is mighty!"

Hahahaha~

"They've heard it's the Demonic Sect; they're no good! The Xuanfeng Army has even been mobilized. If they lose, I really don't know what we'll do!"

"I've heard about a monster that could transform into a shark or a tiger, and it was as tall as a mountain! Our Marquis of Zhenyuan slew it!"

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First came Xie Cangrong, the supreme leader, then the officials below, and finally the common people. The message gradually spread from top to bottom.

What happened in the East China Sea was a war, and the surrounding villages could even hear the booming of cannons; it was impossible to conceal.

Moreover, the Great Xia Dynasty has no need to hide itself.

The confidence of the victors must always be shared.

Cultural connotation, the backbone of civilization, and national self-confidence—these all require careful cultivation.

If public opinion collapses, no matter how much you cry out in the streets, they won't hear you; if you help them up, they will still kneel down.

Under no circumstances should Xie Cangrong fail to diminish the sense of class superiority between cultivators and the common people, suppress the status of cultivators, and prevent them from being above the rules.

Only in this way can we prevent a political structure from forming where sects are larger than nations, as seen in the four continents of immortals and demons.

In a sense, when the people are united and fearless, the national order is stable, which in turn strengthens the nation's destiny. This is a positive cycle.

Following Xie Cangrong's sacrificial ceremony to Heaven, the East China Sea War became a hot topic of discussion among the common people. Unbeknownst to them, the people seemed to have accepted this momentous event, which was enough to bring about a transformation in the entire society, quite smoothly—that there were immortal cultivators beyond the East China Sea, that humans could cultivate and possess superhuman powers—these changes were proceeding harmoniously under the promotion of Xie Cangrong's government.

Of course, minor changes are inevitable. Countless people yearn for cultivating immortality, and many even intend to build ships to cross the sea to the east. Some have even awakened special powers. But these minor changes are all within a controllable range. The national framework and national order system have not been affected. This is exactly what Xie Cangrong wanted.

"This monster is huge!"

Inside the Ordnance Bureau, the massive, mountain-sized tiger carcass lay quietly, its blood already dried.

Xie Cangrong stood in its shadow, looking up at it, and couldn't help but sigh.

Zhou Xin was indeed a sincere person. He said he was just helping with the transportation, and he really handed it over to Da Xia without holding anything back.

As Song Zhaowen had predicted, Xie Cangrong was indeed envious of the spatial technology of "The Universe in the Sleeve".

This monster was one of the more powerful ones. According to Lu Junfeng, not all monsters were this powerful, which at least made him feel a little more at ease.

"Your Majesty—I tell you, that day I felt my blood boiling, as if I had inexhaustible energy! I don't know why, but I felt my body grow taller, and I even felt like I could cut off the giant tiger's head. Then, I gathered my energy and swung my halberd fiercely—"

The burly man beside me was excited, spitting as he told his story.

Xie Cangrong didn't even need to ask him; this guy just blurted everything out, as if showing off.

Xie Cangrong: ————

"Bo Xing, you've said the same thing to me five times already!"

Ning Boxing scratched the back of his head and chuckled, "Really? Hahaha—Your Majesty, I was just afraid you'd forgotten! You know, I'll talk to the manager of Baiweilou about this, and see if he can add it to the book for me—I always felt he underestimated old Ning."

Goosebumps suddenly appeared on his arms. Xie Cangrong glared at the guy fiercely: "If you keep nagging me about this, you'll be guarding the gate for a month!"

Ning Boxing chuckled, "Then I'll observe for two months, and then I'll repeat it to Your Majesty twice more—"

Xie Cangrong: ————

After a few laughs and playful insults, Xie Cangrong said seriously, "Instead of wasting your time telling me this, you should write down your insights and epiphanies, and pass them on to your warriors, just like Gong Qing and Qi Qing did."

Ning Boxing paused upon hearing this, and also put away his playful smile, replying to Xie Cangrong: "Your Majesty, please rest assured. I will share my insights and feelings with those I recognize as promising talents."

"However, my power is somewhat special. When I am not on the battlefield and do not have that feeling of excitement, my power will be greatly reduced."

Ning Boxing clenched his fist and shook his head at Xie Cangrong.

He knew very well what ability he had gained: his strength, speed, and physical strength had all been enhanced, and he seemed to be able to wield an inexplicable aura.

However, he has no feeling now and cannot summon the hundred-foot giant who once slew the tiger.

The outbreak that day required certain conditions: the right time, the right place, and the right people.

"Oh?"

Xie Cangrong raised an eyebrow and glanced at him again.

"So—this is what cultivation is all about. You still need to continue cultivating and gaining insights! Spend more time thinking about these things, instead of spending all your time drinking and fighting!"

Ning Boxing just chuckled dryly: "Hehe~ Everyone needs some hobbies, right? That's what His Majesty said too."

Xie Cangrong: ————

As the emperor and his minister chatted and laughed, the wheelchair slid over.

Ning Boxing immediately stopped smiling, took two steps back, and assumed the role of a loyal guard.

When reporting on the matter, the young woman spoke calmly and methodically: "Your Majesty, the corpse of this demonic beast is harmless to humans, but consuming its flesh and blood can have a nourishing effect on strengthening the body, though the effect is only so-so—"

The Ordnance Bureau was extremely busy during this period.

Researching spirit stones, researching cultivator techniques, researching cultivator cultivation methods—at the same time, we must not forget the research directions established before the emergence of cultivators.

Xie Cangrong's next plan is to build roads and improve transportation to facilitate the development of an industrial society. If there is no breakthrough in the area of ​​spirit stones, researchers will still need to focus on internal combustion engines and oil separation—these are the old paths.

There were already many things to do, and the pile of miscellaneous magical treasures captured in the war a few days ago were also dumped here by Xie Cangrong.

Now another corpse has been delivered.

Researchers can process tasks much faster than Xie Cangrong can create problems.

"Its teeth and bones are extremely hard and malleable, as Lu Junfeng said, they can be used for refining weapons and medicines —"

The cultivators' understanding of this path is already quite complete. Therefore, the tiger corpse didn't cause Gong Qiao too much trouble; it was just a matter of going through the motions to verify Lu Junfeng's words.

Xie Cangrong thought for a moment and said to Ning Boxing behind him, "Hmm—in that case, let's dismember the flesh and distribute it to the Xuanfeng soldiers. Keep the bones, teeth, claws, and organs for now."

It was a spoil of war won by the soldiers through bloody battles, and it should be given to the soldiers in the end.

Since this flesh and blood can strengthen the body, it is worthwhile for the soldiers who protect their homeland.

Ning Boxing grinned broadly upon hearing this, "Yes! Yes! Thank you, Your Majesty!"

When the topic of demonic beasts came up, Xie Cangrong seemed to suddenly sense something, and unconsciously raised his head to look west, squinting at the setting sun.

Gong Qiao paused for a moment, then continued, "Your Majesty, there is already some progress on the refining of petroleum. Zhang Xi's ingenious skills have the effect of separating and restructuring. After his research and modification—at most another half month, we will be able to refine what Great Xia needs."

The Ordnance Bureau was a rather large department.

Gong Qiao is currently in charge of matters related to spirit stones and cultivators, while other tasks have been assigned to other researchers in various categories.

Now that she has achieved results, she will not keep them all to herself.

Xie Cangrong nodded upon hearing this: "Okay!"

Combining the cultivator's extraordinary skills with the technological advancements of his previous life, Xie Cangrong also wanted to know what kind of future they could create.

Oil, internal combustion engine, electricity—after steam, the next era is gradually advancing.

He glanced down at Gong Qiao's legs: "The Jinglan Sect will send cultivators skilled in medicine and herbalism next time they come. I will have them try to heal your legs."

There was no basis for cooperation between Taihua and the other side. They were always scheming against each other. Exposing their needs would only give the other side a handle to use against them. Xie Cangrong never found a suitable opportunity to ask a powerful cultivator from Taihua to treat Gong Qiao.

Now that Jing Lan has arrived, both sides have a good impression of each other, so naturally, Xie Cangrong also wants to put this matter to rest.

Gong Qiao paused, unconsciously biting her lower lip: "Your Majesty, I can stand up on my own."

"Do not waste these precious resources because of me."

Her eyes glistened with tears, and the wooden parts of the wheelchair rearranged themselves according to her will, gently attaching to her thin legs. With a thought, the girl, who had always been shorter than others, stood up and stood beside Xie Cangrong. If she wanted, she could be taller than anyone else.

The girl appeared aloof, sharp-tongued, capable, and decisive.

In reality, however, she is incredibly sensitive in some ways, and somewhat inexplicably awkward.

Hidden beneath that cool and aloof expression lies an unspeakable inferiority complex.

Only by maintaining her arrogance and cultivating an image of superiority can she avoid seeing the contempt of others.

A leg ailment she's had since birth has made her shorter than most people, and it has also eroded much of her self-confidence. She often uses the word "tumor" to mock herself, but every time she hears it, it unconsciously sends shivers down her spine.

However, she was also so stubborn and strong-willed.

The boy who used to push her around as a child entered her world, his eyebrows raised in a triumphant air as he described the future to her, sharing many imaginative ideas that opened up her world and helped her find meaning in life.

No matter what, she was determined to prove herself. Even if she couldn't stand up, she was still stronger than many others, she had her own value, and she was worthy of staying by the monarch's side. To prove this, she racked her brains, studied day and night, and finally achieved the Gong Qiao she is today.

However, she still subconsciously felt inferior when it came to her legs, and subconsciously denied any change, concealing many of her thoughts and desires. She inexplicably felt that repairing her leg would negate the proof she had been working on all along.

The burly man behind him unconsciously took several steps back, looked up at the sky, and covered his ears.

Xie Cangrong simply looked down at her: "Gong Qiao, you really don't want to?"

This person always has a thick skin, likes to joke, and likes to tell funny things to tease her.

Even after becoming emperor, many of his traits remained unchanged.

But Gong Qiao knew that he was serious this time.

Do you really not want to?

She gently bit her lower lip and unconsciously clenched her fist.

"Don't be afraid, don't worry."

"I want you to be better, not to dislike your flaws."

"I know you're very strong, but sometimes you can try relying on me."

Xie Cangrong's eyes seemed to pierce through the flesh and reach straight to the soul.

So sincere, so passionate.

What a despicable person!

He always has this ability to effortlessly say things that leave a lasting impression.

She always manages to amaze others.

Gong Qiao turned her head slightly, avoiding his burning gaze, but her nose stung and her vision blurred.

As the setting sun cast its glow, the bracelet on her wrist shone with a soft light. The girl, who disliked troubling others, stammered, "Okay, thank you—thank you."

"Hey~ why are you thanking me?"

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