Chat group: Taming Kuina, controlling Cynthia

[Group Owner Gu Beichen: No way! Who told you to choose the rebels' territory? Just ignore him. Do you think he can force you?]

Tony Stark: Isn't this disgusting?

[Yue Buqun: Sigh...]

River God: I think he's quite polite.

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[Tony Stark: Okay, from now on he's yours to deal with! It's settled!]

[Gabriel: Hahaha, even Tony has moments of fear?]

[Tony Stark: Is this a matter of fear?]

Meanwhile, Gu Beichen led Najendan and the others back to the capital.

Without a word, Esdeath handed over all the political affairs to Najenda, even relinquishing the power to appoint officials. Her decisive attitude relieved Najenda.

Najenda sighed inwardly, "I never thought this day would come. If Esdeath had done this sooner, we wouldn't have had to go through so much trouble."

Mine slumped in her chair, weak and listless: "Boss, let me catch my breath. My worldview is shattered and I haven't pieced it back together yet."

Najendan, without looking up, was reviewing documents: "Stop slacking off. We're short-handed right now. You and Lubbock go and take over the rebel intelligence personnel, and while you're at it, recruit them. Any problems?"

She was so busy that she had no time to comfort Mine, and couldn't help but feel resentful towards Esdeath and Gu Beichen.

The government system has been in complete chaos recently, with a huge backlog of work, a significant reduction in officials, and even normal operation has become a problem.

Najenda was busy sorting out this mess, and although she had a headache, she was also a little happy—Esdeath really intended to hand over the empire to her.

"Why don't you handle it? I'm afraid I can't manage it."

Mine said without much confidence.

Lubbock nodded in agreement, clearly indicating that he wasn't good at these things either.

Najendan replied without looking up, "You guys try it first, and if it really doesn't work, then give it to me."

The empire no longer needs to be overthrown; the key is to expedite reforms and clean up the mess.

She sighed, "Gu Beichen's companions were too ruthless. In the capital alone, over a million people died, not to mention countless officials."

If this isn't dealt with promptly, it could lead to serious trouble.

Although the constraints were lifted, the administrative system was completely paralyzed.

She felt that Gu Beichen and his group's approach was too radical, and that it would be better to proceed gradually.

But it's too late to say all this now, and even if she had said it beforehand, those people wouldn't have listened to her anyway.

Meanwhile, with Gu Beichen's help, Esdeath is rapidly traveling to various places to recruit troops and repel alien invasions, temporarily stabilizing the border situation.

Her strength was already formidable, and with her recent cultivation of the Dao Foundation Technique, her power has increased by leaps and bounds.

His freezing ability is so masterful that eliminating enemies is a piece of cake.

Meanwhile, a meeting was being held at the rebel headquarters when Tony and his group suddenly burst in and easily subdued everyone present.

The rebel leader's face turned deathly pale, and his voice trembled: "What exactly do you want?"

Tony curled his lip in disdain: "Just as the group leader predicted, there aren't many good people among you."

He raised his hand and waved it, and the rebels instantly fell to the ground.

"Split up and clean it up as quickly as possible."

Tony said to his companions, "The group leader will be bringing Esdeath over later."

Without saying a word, Ye Gucheng and the others dispersed.

Faced with an overwhelming disparity in strength, the resistance's struggles seemed utterly ridiculous.

Anyone who tried to resist fell to the cold sword.

Half an hour later, the cleaning was completed.

Tony immediately contacted Gu Beichen, and soon opened a spatial portal.

Najendan came out rubbing her temples: "I already have a mountain of work to do, and you're just adding to my troubles."

"Stop complaining,"

Gu Beichen's voice echoed in her mind, "There are plenty of talented people here."

Looking at the still-shaken soldiers in the square, Najendan secretly estimated the losses.

Under the intimidation of Tony and his men, the remaining people remained relatively well-behaved.

Although the process was somewhat bumpy, the handover was eventually completed smoothly.

Najenda took a group of capable generals with her, while Esdeath stayed behind to reorganize the army and prepare for the upcoming suppression of the rebellion.

Three days later, Esdeath, having finished dealing with important matters, hosted a banquet at the palace to entertain her friends.

"This place is amazing! Dangerous species are everywhere, and the resources are incredibly abundant!"

Someone said excitedly.

"Indeed, these creatures are not only powerful, but their flesh is also rich in nutrients. Although they cannot compare to the ingredients in the One Piece world, they have a wider range of uses."

Another person chimed in.

"I have studied it carefully, and many dangerous species' body parts can be used to forge magical equipment."

Next time I'll have to bring Erza and Natsu along.

Someone else added.

At the banquet, everyone chatted enthusiastically about what they had seen and heard over the past few days.

After dealing with the empire's internal affairs for the first two days, I spent the next two days exploring and reaping great rewards.

"Thanks to everyone's help this time, I'd like to raise a glass to you all!"

Esdeath stood up and raised her glass.

"cheers!"

Everyone responded.

Tony leaned closer to Gu Beichen: "Group owner, why don't you share some of your treasured spirit wine?"

"Alright, I'm happy today."

Gu Beichen took out several jars of fine wine and poured a cup or two for each person.

"This is the taste! It's amazing!"

Tony downed the drink in one gulp, his face full of ecstasy. "This wine is more mellow than the last one, and its spiritual energy is more abundant."

"I set up a time array in the wine cellar to accelerate the aging process."

Gu Beichen explained.

"A time magic array? Can people go inside?"

Tony asked in surprise.

"Not yet."

Even if it were possible, I wouldn't recommend using it.

If you want to improve your strength, you should go to the system's training room.

Gu Beichen glanced at Tony, "...Someone like you who's lazy even with daily training, don't even think about it."

“Don’t be like that!”

Tony said hastily.

Tony immediately retorted, "This magic circle can help me speed up my research! The spaceship project is taking too much time, I'm already overwhelmed! Group leader, hurry up and create the time magic circle!"

"Are you crazy?"

The other person interrupted him rudely, "This is overdrawing your life force! You can make up for it by breaking through realms in cultivation, but doing scientific research? You think you have too much life?"

Tony immediately deflated: "Uh...you're right."

He scratched his head, realizing that his earlier idea was indeed ill-considered.

Although cultivation has extended his lifespan, he cannot squander it like this.

If you sacrifice long-term development for short-term gains, then you'll truly suffer a loss.

The morning sunlight streamed into the room through the curtains. Gu Beichen stretched and walked into the living room, only to find Xilona already sitting on the sofa scrolling through her phone.

Gardevoir got up early as usual and was in the kitchen preparing breakfast with Snow.

"Morning!"

Gu Beichen greeted him.

Cynthia responded without looking up, her fingers continuing to swipe across the screen.

Since learning to cook glowing dishes from the world of "Little Chef", Xiaoxue has taken on most of the kitchen work, only ordering takeout when she is too busy.

Gu Beichen carried the energy cube manufacturing machine out of the studio, adding raw materials into the machine as he casually asked, "What are you looking at?"

It has been a week since they returned from the world of Kill la Kill.

After the celebration banquet that day, most people chose to return immediately.

Only a few people stayed behind to continue hunting dangerous species, and Esdeath did not stop them.

To facilitate communication, she also issued the City of Multiverse pass to Najendan and other Night Raid members.

"Have you heard about the awakening ceremony from the Alliance? Neither of us has participated yet, do you want to give it a try?"

Cynthia put down the documents in her hand and looked at Gu Beichen with bright eyes.

"of course yes!"

Gu Beichen readily nodded, "With my own little spirit, I'm even safer."

Moreover, they grow together with their trainers, and their potential is even greater.

After awakening, remember to also form contracts with your existing spirits.

(Wang Nuo's)

The number of contracts is not unlimited; it depends on the strength of an individual's mental power.

Some people fail even to awaken their powers and can only follow the old path of traditional trainers.

The league's data shows that such people are not uncommon.

However, compared to contracted trainers, their potential is significantly lower.

The longer the time goes on, the greater the gap will become.

"it is good!"

Cynthia nodded excitedly, then suddenly blinked, "What type of innate spirit do you think I'll awaken?"

"I could never have guessed that."

Gu Beichen smiled and shrugged.

"Don't you control half the world? You even designed the awakening ritual, and you couldn't even predict this?"

Cynthia pressed on, unconvinced.

Cynthia looked confused.

She didn't doubt that Gu Beichen was lying, she was just puzzled.

“I don’t usually get involved in these things.”

Gu Beichen shrugged.

These matters were left to the will of the world to operate on its own, and neither he nor Arceus actually knew much about the specifics.

"But I can help you awaken a specific spirit. Want to try?"

he suggested.

"no need!"