The situation ultimately depended on how the sealed land matter concluded and the actions taken by the Eight Great Clans of the Central Continent to better implement the plan.
As for Dian Wei, Yang Youji, and Long Ju failing to advance their cultivation realms, Yang Hao was well aware. It was understandable that the grand formation crafted by the Immortal Lord would succeed in obstructing them. However, once the three emerged, it would not hinder their continued progress in realm advancement.
"Ding! System informs the host that two hundred and forty million Qi Luck Merit Points will be deducted for the upgrade of the Barracks and the Twelve Golden Figures!"
"Ding! Successfully deducted two hundred and forty million Qi Luck Merit Points!"
"Ding! Congratulations to the host, the Immortal Artifact Barracks has been upgraded to Level Seven!"
"Ding! Soldiers who emerge under the Heroes summoned by the host can all cultivate within the Barracks. Soldiers cultivating within the Barracks will successfully be promoted to the peak Heavenly God realm!"
"Roar! Roar! Roar!!"
In a corner of Chang'an City, countless divine lights illuminated the void. The ten divine beast statues corresponding to the ten great legions condensed ten thousand feet of golden light. Countless divine beast phantoms surged into the sky, madly devouring Qi Luck Merit!
"Ding! The Immortal Artifact Barracks has been successfully upgraded. The system reminds the host that the current Barracks level is Level Seven. For soldiers of the ten great legions to enter the Heavenly God realm, it will consume six hundred million Slaughter Points!"
"Ding! Congratulations to the host, the Twelve Golden Figures have been successfully upgraded to Level Three. The host and the summoned Heroes can both use the Twelve Golden Figures to suppress the disobedient! The Twelve Golden Figures upgraded to Level Three can suppress beings at the Great Heavenly Venerate realm!"
"Consume six hundred million Slaughter Points to upgrade the realm of summoned soldiers!!"
"Ding! The system has successfully deducted six hundred million Slaughter Points!"
After the massive deduction of Slaughter Points, outside a corner of Chang'an City, at the Barracks, the void above it instantly flowed with dozens of golden rivers of light, swirling above the Barracks. The ten divine beasts, which had just settled, surged into the sky again, each opening its mouth to absorb several streams of golden river light!
"Ding! Congratulations to the host, all soldiers of the ten great legions have been promoted to the Heavenly God realm!"
"Ding! The system reminds the host that the host currently has twenty-nine million three hundred thousand Slaughter Points remaining."
"Divine Emperor, the Prime Minister requests an audience!"
"Announce him!"
Half an hour later, in the Imperial Study.
"Your Majesty, regarding the division of the Western Frontier prefectures, your humble servant, along with the Ministries of Revenue, Works, Personnel, and War, has concluded the negotiations."
"We have discussed and agreed to uniformly designate the one hundred and twenty Dao Provinces of the Qingxuan Immortal Dynasty as a single prefecture, to be named Yong Prefecture!"
"The one hundred and twenty Dao Provinces of the Hengtian Immortal Dynasty will be uniformly designated as a single prefecture, to be named Xu Prefecture!"
"As for the one hundred Dao Provinces of the Zhulu Immortal Dynasty, we have agreed to designate them as a single prefecture, to be named Yan Prefecture!"
Li Si presented a memorial, which meticulously detailed the division and corresponding arrangements for the three prefectures.
"Proceed as outlined in the memorial!"
Half an hour later, Yang Hao carefully reviewed the information in the memorial before speaking.
"Your Majesty, this is the border military fortress defense map that your humble servant, in conjunction with the officials of the Military Council, has carefully deliberated upon. We seek Your Majesty's approval!"
As Li Si spoke, he presented a map, laying it before Yang Hao. The map slowly unfolded, depicting the troop distribution along the entire eastern defense line of the Great Han Divine Dynasty.
After the Great Han Divine Dynasty unified the Western Frontier, its territory directly bordered forces such as the Dayin Immortal Dynasty of the Northern Wilderness, the Jiangzuo Aristocratic Families, the Hong Family, and the Hun Family of the Central Continent, as well as the Heishui Immortal Dynasty of the Southern Marsh, and others.
The Great Han Divine Dynasty had truly become a hegemon in the Three Thousand Dao Provinces, with the largest territorial expanse among many forces. However, this also brought immense pressure, especially from the three families in the Central Continent, which posed a significant threat.
If it weren't for the restraint of the sealed land and the four royal families, Yang Hao would not have dared to pacify Hengtian and dominate the Western Frontier so rapidly!
"Your Majesty, please observe. This location is Qingmen Pass, the junction of the Qingxuan Immortal Dynasty, Hengtian Immortal Dynasty, and Dayin Immortal Dynasty. It was a heavily fortified border pass built by the Qingxuan Immortal Dynasty!"
"Approximately thirty li south of Qingmen Pass lies a military fortress of the Hengtian Immortal Dynasty. Your humble servant and Yuwen Kai, the Minister of Works, have discussed and agreed to connect this military fortress with Qingmen Pass, creating a massive border defense stronghold, to be named Qingmen Pass. The White Tiger Legion can be stationed here for defense!"
"South of Qingmen Pass is Hengshan Pass, a vital border city between the Hengtian Immortal Dynasty and the Dayin Immortal Dynasty. The Azure Dragon Legion can be stationed here!"
"This is Hengzhong City, the junction of the Hengtian Immortal Dynasty, the Dayin Immortal Dynasty, and the Jiangzuo Aristocratic Families. The Golden Deer Legion can be stationed here!"
"Further down is Qianmen Pass. This city is located in the central region bordering the Jiangzuo Aristocratic Families. The Sky-Splitting Ram Legion can be stationed here!"
"This is Sanzuo Pass, a confluence of the Hengtian Immortal Dynasty, the Jiangzuo Aristocratic Families, and the Hong Family. The Kui Niu Legion can be stationed here!"
"This location is the hinterland bordering the Hengtian Immortal Dynasty and the Hong Family. As the Hengtian Dynasty surrendered to the Hong Family in the past, the border fortresses here have gradually fallen into disuse. We have discussed and proposed to establish Jianmen here, to be garrisoned by the Taotie Legion!"
"This is Liangmen City, at the junction of the Hong Family, the Hun Family, and the Hengtian Immortal Dynasty. The Qiong Qi Legion can be stationed here!"
"Further south is Houshan City, the boundary between the Hengtian Immortal Dynasty, the Hun Family, and the Heishui Immortal Dynasty. The Qilin Legion can be stationed here!"
"As for the south, the long border between our Dynasty and the Heishui Immortal Dynasty only requires one city and one legion for defense. This location is Nanshan City, the junction of the Hengtian Immortal Dynasty, the Zhulu Immortal Dynasty, and the Heishui Immortal Dynasty. The Black Tortoise Legion can be stationed here for defense!"
"The above is the military defense distribution map that your humble servant and the others have deliberated upon. We seek Your Majesty's decision!"
"Seven of the ten great legions are deployed in this Central Continent region. This is the best plan we can devise for now."
Yang Hao looked at the map. If the Hong Family wanted to destroy the Great Han, ten legions might not be enough.
"Proceed with this plan! Expedite its implementation!"
"Your command is my decree!"
"Your humble servant takes his leave!"
Li Si bowed respectfully and then exited the Imperial Study.
"System, convert all remaining Slaughter Points into Reincarnation Power for summoning!"
Time was running out. The Great Han had little time left. The sealed land had been underway for over half a month. Based on the Blood Sea Suspended Coffin and the Northern Wilderness Sea, it would likely conclude in a few days. The war among the Eight Great Clans of the Central Continent was about to begin. This war would determine how long the current era would enjoy peace and tranquility!
"Ding! Congratulations to the host, successfully exchanged four million four hundred thousand Reincarnation Power. The host has five million Reincarnation Power remaining!"
"Ding! Do you wish to summon Heroes!"
"Summon!"
Without hesitation, at best, including the Hero summon from the main quest reward, only two peerless Heroes could be summoned. Facing the current situation, it was likely still insufficient.