Invincible Divine Destiny Selection System

Ouyang Ming has made significant contributions to Dawu.

Without Ouyang Ming's refining methods, Chu Yuan couldn't have obtained so much metal in such a short time. This former City Lord of Refining City introduced an extremely systematic refining process to Dawu.

Thanks to Ouyang Ming's refining techniques, Chu Yuan was able to forge five Sky Warriors of the Void God Realm.

These five Sky Warriors consumed all the high-quality materials Chu Yuan had collected in the Eastern Mysterious Domain over the past two years. It seemed unlikely that he would be able to produce any more in the near future.

Ouyang Ming had remarked that refining high-grade materials on his own was a bit of a struggle. Refining City, with its tens of thousands of years of history, teemed with Refining Masters and housed many divine materials that Dawu lacked.

This stirred Chu Yuan's inner fire.

How great it would be if Refining City was his own.

To rule a city as a governor, wouldn't that be wonderful?

Chu Yuan was determined to help Ouyang Ming reclaim the position of the City Lord of Refining City and make it his own.

This would benefit the nation.

One day, within the main hall, officials held an assembly.

Although it was a martially-oriented Imperial Dynasty, and there wasn't a daily assembly, Chu Yuan would convene one every so often to hear the perspectives of his ministers.

"Long live our eternal emperor!"

The officials knelt in tribute.

Naturally, they wouldn't shout 'Long live the emperor for ten thousand years', considering they lived in a mystical Imperial Dynasty where cultivators of the Void God Realm could live past ten thousand years, and those of the Celestial God Realm could live for a million years. Such a phrase would be inappropriate as it would seem akin to cursing the emperor with a short lifespan.

Only eternity was worthy of pursuit!

"Report to the Emperor, all four prefectures are in a stable condition, the people are united in heart, and all national policies are being implemented smoothly. The people have integrated themselves into the life of our mighty Dawu, and the nation is growing stronger day by day. It is indeed a positive outlook," a civil servant reported on the recent state of civilian life.

Dawu indeed held significant power, the emperor was wise, and welfare was exceptional.

The people could all cultivate; regardless of gender, children could study martial arts in Dawu's academy, and gain resources through their own efforts. What they needed to give in return was their hard work.

Who would not love such a dynasty?

Who would not strive to protect it?

Before Chu Yuan's arrival, the state of these four prefectures was unsettled and chaotic, with the general populace being subject to random oppressions from the strong.

But now, order had been established.

"This is excellent. The people are the foundation of a nation; the Imperial Dynasty cannot exist without them," Chu Yuan nodded in agreement upon hearing these statistics from his imperial throne.

The ruler of a person takes care of a person. The ruler of a clan takes care of a clan. The ruler of a nation takes care of a nation.

And if one rules a great world, they must take care of the entire world.

If one is the sovereign of billions of worlds, they must care for countless people.

"Your Majesty, last month, a population census was conducted. A register of all the strong cultivators was prepared, along with various military details and potion consumption. All the details are here," the officials continued.

Someone even suggested: "Your Majesty, with Dawu's strong soldiers and stabled horses, the army is well prepared, and morale is high. Our men yearn for war, hoping to seize the surrounding territories and expand our territory."

Being with Chu Yuan for quite a while, Dawu's people were unsatisfied with just controlling the four prefectures.

Chu Yuan obviously knew their ambitions. They were likely frustrated by the lack of recent combat and the slowing rate at which they could obtain merits, all of them eager to make notable contributions.

Such ambition was excellent.

Chu Yuan said, "The idea of war for expansion has been under my consideration. However, what I seek is not a few prefectures, but a whole dominant territory. Then, what's the significance of expanding a few prefectures?"

He desired not only the Eastern Mysterious Domain, but also to annex the Five Mysterious Domains.

"Your Majesty, there has been an incident."

At this moment, Zhu Fengfeng rushed into the great hall, saying, "There's been an incident on the sea route from Guihai Prefecture to the Martial Domain."

"Tell me!"

"Today, the route was suddenly attacked," Zhu Fengfeng announced.

"What are the losses? Have you identified what force dares to strike against Dawu's sea route?"

Chu Yuan asked coldly.

"The losses are substantial, with dozens of Armored Flying Boats sunk. Thankfully, we had Sky Warships escorting them. The loyal and brave King and Fang Lei have already marched their troops over. After an investigation, it seems that maritime forces are stirring up trouble, and they're led by the Eastern Archipelago,"

Zhu Fengfeng reported.

Over the last two years, a large number of ships have been transporting various elixirs and materials back to the Martial Domain every day.

The benefits of being aligned with Dawu in the East Mystery Domain are no secret, drawing the attention of others.

"The Eastern Archipelago?"

Someone immediately said, "Your Majesty, I know about the Eastern Archipelago. Thousand of large islands scatter like stars there. However, thousands of years ago, it was taken over by fugitives turned criminals. Today, it has become the Pirate Archipelago, serving as a gathering place for countless vicious people.

The most powerful among them is Thunder Whale Island, which has at least two or three figures at the Void God Realm. They commit all kinds of crimes and frequently raid coastal areas."

Maritime forces are plentiful.

Like the City Lord of Luling Island, who also holds control over an island.

But whereas the City Lord of Luling Island is benign, ruling his own domain, the Eastern Archipelago survives through looting and plundering.

"The Eastern Archipelago left us a letter."

Zhu Fengfeng handed over the letter, saying, "It states that today's attack is merely a warning. From now on, Dawu is to pay tribute to the Eastern Archipelago annually. If we fail to do so, they will prevent our ships from going to sea. They've given us a half-month deadline. They even plan to invade and pillage the four prefectures of Dawu, and even attack our Martial Domain!"

Although Chu Yuan has subdued the four prefectures, the Eastern Archipelago, with Void Gods at the helm, and more than one at that, has set their sights on Dawu, unafraid of us.

"The maritime situation is complex. Apart from the Eastern Archipelago, there are sea monsters. The most formidable among them is the Sea Dragon Palace, also harassing Dawu's ships."

"Forcing us to pay tribute annually, the audacity of the pirates of the Eastern Archipelago is remarkable," Chu Yuan said, his voice devoid of emotion, "Do they think they can just push us around to their liking?"

"Kill, kill, kill! They must be killed!"

"We cannot stand for this. Those pirates are far too arrogant. This letter is an insult. They aim to rule over Dawu!"

"Your Majesty, I volunteer to launch an assault against the Eastern Archipelago!"

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At this moment, the ministers of Dawu were seething with anger!

In recent years, Dawu has always shown great strength. Three prefectures dared to raise their hand against Dawu, only to be eradicated by Chu Yuan. Now the Eastern Archipelago dares to provoke us, demanding tribute. This is an utter disgrace.

A tribute my ass.

A vassal my ass.

Fight.

Only fight!

"This letter is the Eastern Archipelago's declaration of war."

Chu Yuan clenched the letter in his hand and said icily, "Since they have declared war, how could I not accept?"

"The Martial Army, God Martial Army, Shadow Assassins Army, I want all of you ready within three days. All Sky Warships, deploy. All Thunderbolt Cannons, attack. Aside from them, the Sky Soldiers will also be fully deployed to participate in this war."

Chu Yuan said, "Take good care of those who were attacked, provide pensions for the deceased, and double the compensation for the injured. Let our soldiers know that Dawu will not fail them when they bleed for Dawu."

"Those despicable pirates who dared to provoke me, I will make them regret ever being born!"

Chu Yuan's gaze swept across the whole assembly.

"Your Majesty, I volunteer to be the vanguard for this war,"

Zhu Fengfeng offered.

"There is no need for a vanguard. We'll overwhelm them with the entire army. Deploy all of our artillery and warships, surround the Eastern Archipelago, and exterminate the pirates."

Chu Yuan said, "In this war, I want not a single pirate alive on the Eastern Archipelago."