The Peerless Emperor-Chapter 504 - 505: A Monumental Stele

Zhang Juncheng had initially appeared in the Ancient Forest World because the Small World of the Middle Ages, where he was recuperating from his injuries, had suddenly started collapsing and eventually merged with the Ancient Forest World. Naturally, he ended up here and continued to wholeheartedly cultivate in order to heal, unconcerned with worldly affairs. novelbuddy.cσ๓

Had it not been for Lin Qian finding him, Zhang Juncheng would probably still be cultivating, striving to return to his peak condition.

However, he was not in a hurry now. He was very curious to witness just how prosperous Lin Qian's Huaxia Empire would become.

Especially after taking the soul demon oath, participating in the design and improvement of the Soul Power Cannon had revived the once dormant passion in Zhang Juncheng's heart.

Taking the soul demon oath hadn't displeased him; instead, after working on the Soul Power Cannon, he felt that taking the oath had been absolutely necessary.

Participating in the design and improvement of the Soul Power Cannon reignited Zhang Juncheng with a renewed fervor, a sensation akin to the days when he had first merged Sword Qi with the Array.

However, because there was no trace of the method Zhang Juncheng used to arrive at the Ancient Forest World, Lin Qian's initial hopes of using the former's method to return to the surface world came to naught.

The only method was to research and strengthen the natural Array of the Ancient Forest World to solidify the gateway.

Fortunately, Nan Mudi had also arranged for this. The massive buildings that constituted the Array at the very center of every mountain city were created to stabilize the natural Array enveloping the Ancient Forest World.

After six months, the Array was sufficiently stable. After the National Assembly called by Lin Qian ended, rumbling sounds could be heard.

As everyone left the royal palace hall and followed Lin Qian outside, they could see beams of Yellow Dragon light soaring into the sky in the distance, fiercely slamming against the dome above.

These were the beams of Yellow Dragon light created by integrating the Huaxia World Array with the stabilizing natural Array using the Array buildings in the center of each city. Moreover, these wouldn't affect the growth of Sunflame Fruits on the dome; instead, they would even promote their reproduction.

Times had changed. Sunflame Fruits were now the most important material for making Huaxia Soul-saving Lamps.

When Sunflame Fruits used to grow explosively in the past, the people of the Ancient Forest World suffered terribly from the unbearable heat, and only the Sky Breaking Realm Soul Martial Artists could ascend to harvest the overly abundant Sunflame Fruits and then destroy them.

Now, they would never dream of destroying them; instead, they gathered them to make Soul-saving Lamps.

The territory under the control of the Huaxia Empire would only expand in the future, and every place should have its own characteristics, sustaining itself with its unique features, allowing its inhabitants to live better lives.

During the National Assembly, Lin Qian had already made it clear that although the Huaxia Empire was not as harsh as the Black Corner Country, it would not sustain Ancient Spirit State.

Although the Huaxia Empire would provide support, to live a better life still depended on oneself.

According to Lin Qian's plan, whether for the Soul-saving Lamps or the evolution of the entire Human Clan with the Spirit Transformation Fruit, both would depend on the resources of the Ancient Forest World. Just these two aspects would be enough to make Ancient Spirit State immensely profitable.

"By the way, Soul Beasts must not be eradicated. We need to control them within designated areas, ensuring they won't harm the citizens of the Empire. Also, this will provide a place for the Empire's Soul Martial Artists to train," said Lin Qian as he watched the consolidation of the natural Array covering the Ancient Forest World and suddenly remembered something. He turned to Bade of the Red Horn Clan and Shen Qi, an elder of the Black Corner Clan's Rebel Palace, and instructed them.

The two exchanged glances and unanimously nodded at Lin Qian, "Rest assured, Your Majesty, we will certainly not disappoint you."

Half a year of association had deeply impressed everyone present with Lin Qian's endless stream of brilliant ideas, mostly aimed at the common folk.

In fact, they were curious why Lin Qian valued the commoners so much to spend a substantial amount of resources on them.

After all, using these resources to cultivate a genius would be more useful.

"When you nurture a Soul Martial Artist genius, you look long-term to see how far they will go in the future. Why don't you use this perspective for ordinary clansmen and commoners?"

"I can also understand that after days of respecting only the powerful have passed, this mindset inevitably takes root and is difficult to change in a short time."

"But if you think about it, what would the scene be like if ordinary people reached the Nirvana Realm as adults? Their descendants would be more outstanding, and the geniuses you speak of would seem quite ordinary by then. If the strength of all citizens improves, the overall perspective will elevate."

"In fact, this is evolution, and I am simply accelerating it artificially."

"If the commoners are stronger, their productivity will also be stronger. Currently, Nirvana Realm Soul Martial Artists are needed to gather materials. But think about it, after everyone reaches the Nirvana Realm, livestock raised by the people will transform into Nirvana Realm Soul Beasts, which will make gathering materials much more convenient, won't it?"

"Some spirit mines can only be mined by Nirvana Realm Soul Martial Artists, but if all commoners reach this realm, will there still be a shortage of manpower?"

"In the short term, nurturing and favoring the commoners might not yield much, but in the long term, it brings only benefits and no harm. True strength lies in the collective improvement. The downfall of a powerful force merely results from the passing of its former pillars or unforeseen calamities, leading to a gap in succession."

"With national evolution and the elevation of the commoners, talents within the Huaxia Empire will emerge in droves, geniuses as common as grass, and powerful figures everywhere! What I desire is not individual strength, but for the Huaxia Empire to be the strongest, invincible in the world, setting the standards for the universe!"

"The rules of cultivation and the currency trade are determined by the Huaxia Empire, and people from other forces will break their heads trying to become citizens of the Huaxia Empire."

"Even the agricultural tools used by the Huaxia Empire for farming should be of better quality than others' battle Soul Devices; that is my goal."

Lin Qian's speech left everyone present speechless, deeply shaken by his ambition.

Becoming the standard for everything, such grand ambition, they had never considered it before.

When Zhang Juncheng first heard this, he was also stunned. In the past, the Human Clan was the strongest in the Soul Martial Continent, with great leaders emerging continuously, and their ambition was merely to rule the entire Soul Martial Continent.

But no one was as ambitiously audacious as Lin Qian, striving to be the strongest in all respects.

After hearing Lin Qian's words, everyone was dazed, staring into the distance with a fire burning in their chests.

"To be the strongest, the standard for the world..."

In that moment, everyone resolved to follow by Lin Qian's side to witness how the strongest empire in the world would rise!

"In the future, if we can leave our own monument in the history of this invincible empire, we will be without regrets," said Zhang Juncheng with a smile, speaking to those around him.