On January 3rd of the seventh year of the Great Han Imperial Dynasty, Xia Luqi annihilated the 400,000 strong army of the Mao Star Demon Lord before Lie Hai Pass, shattering the demons' ambition to divide their forces and attack two passes.
The next day, Xu Chu, with two saber strikes, slew the Xing Gui Demon Lord and the four-eyed ancestor Huangfu Nian. Sixty thousand demon troops vanished into thin air, leaving only a black ruin a few miles from Ju Feng Pass!
That same day, Zhang Liao led the central army and, without expending any effort, occupied Feng Yan Pass, bringing the southern region of the Northern Continent under complete control.
Xu Huang, leading the first army of the Vermilion Bird Legion, separated from Xu Chu at Ju Feng Pass and led his army to sweep across the northern parts of the Northern Continent, conquering hundreds of cities one by one.
On January 5th of the seventh year of the Great Han Imperial Dynasty, Feng Yi and Fei Yingdong, with their sabers, defeated the top venerables Man Yun and Jian Chen, and the western Cloud Sea Palace of the Barbarian Tribe was incorporated into the territory of the Great Han Imperial Dynasty.
News of this spread, causing turmoil in He Yun City. To protect the barbarian capital, the Barbarian Emperor personally led troops to guard it. He also dispatched Man Wen and Man Ji, his only two remaining top venerables, to lead a 500,000 strong Heavenly Martial Army to intercept the Great Han Imperial Dynasty's legions.
On the same day, the second defense line north of the Demon Cloud Palace in the Western Region's demon territory collapsed. The entire northern part of the Western Continent fell. Wu Jie and He Yuanqing, two top venerables, rose to power, suppressing all four directions!
On January 7th of the seventh year of the Great Han Imperial Dynasty, Ge Congzhou, the main general of the second army of the Split Sky Rhino Legion, suddenly appeared on Mount Tian Shen in the Northern Continent. Facing the might of the Great Han Imperial Dynasty, the four-eyed tribe, now without top venerables, chose to surrender.
Two days later, Xu Chu led his army to Mount Tian Shen. To further suppress the four-eyed tribe and completely dismantle their ambitions, he executed many martial artists of the four-eyed tribe who possessed noble bloodlines, distinguished identities, and held great power.
With the surrender of the four-eyed tribe on Mount Tian Shen, myriad tribes on the Northern Continent were thrown into a state of panic. The main generals of the Vermilion Bird Legion and the Split Sky Rhino Legion, leading their respective tribes, swept across all directions. Wherever they went, cities surrendered, and tribes pledged allegiance.
On January 11th of the seventh year of the Great Han Imperial Dynasty, the Great Han Imperial Dynasty's legions marched out of their borders, attacking three continents. It had been a month, and the supreme overlord of the Northern Continent, the four-eyed tribe, had suffered a devastating blow. The Northern Continent was now entirely under the control of the Great Han Imperial Dynasty.
"Your Majesty, the Core Seed of the Northern Continent!"
Mao Xiang's expression was solemn as he presented the Core Seed of the Northern Continent. Wei Zhongxian solemnly accepted it and placed it before Yang Hao.
"Ding! Congratulations to the host, the Northern Continent is unified!"
"Ding! Congratulations to the host, you have obtained the Core Seed of the Northern Continent!"
"Ding! Congratulations to the host, you have gained twenty billion faith points and fifty million slaughter points!"
"Ding! Reminding the host, the Nine Dragon Imperial Seal has now been successfully upgraded to the Nine Dragon Emperor Seal and will be linked to faith points!!"
"Ding! Reminding the host, the Nine Cauldrons of Destiny, the Emperor Stele, the Xuanyuan Sword, and the Nine Dragon Emperor Seal will absorb half of the faith points to further consolidate national destiny!"
"Ding! Ten billion faith points have been successfully deducted!"
"Ding! The host's remaining faith points are ten billion, and slaughter points are fifty million and fifty thousand!"
"System, deduct faith points to improve my realm!"
"Ding! Ten billion faith points deducted!"
"Weng~~~"
Golden light permeated the air, dragon might surged, and Yang Hao's physical Yuan Li flowed like a vast ocean, with nine dragons circling.
In one breath, he ascended from an intermediate venerate to the pinnacle of martial arts in the Cang Yuan World!
Venerate Level Nine, the limit for myriad martial artists in the Cang Yuan World!
"Ding! Congratulations to the host, for reaching the pinnacle of a plane for the first time! As a special reward, heroes who have emerged under the host will have their cultivation increased by three minor realms, and soldiers who have emerged under heroes will have their cultivation increased by one major realm!"
"Ding! Congratulations to the host, the emerged heroes Gao Chang Gong, Ma Yuan, and Han Shi Zhong have reached the pinnacle of martial arts!"
"Ding! Congratulations to the host, the emerged heroes Zhu Sheng, Wu Yong, Wan Mi Zhai, Chen Gong, Bao Zheng, Yuwen Kai, Wei Zhongxian, and Di Renjie have broken through the Nirvana barrier, cultivated the Nine Revolutions Nirvana Golden Body, and reached the God Nurturing realm!"
"Ding! Congratulations to the host, the emerged heroes Liao Hua, Mao Xiang, Zhou Yu Ji, Zhang Jiao, Gao Shun, Changsun Wuji, Jing Ke, Du Ruhui, and Fang Xuan Ling have reached the Venerate realm!"
"Ding! Congratulations to the host, the emerged hero Sun Si Miao has reached the pinnacle of a low-plane alchemist!"
"Ding! Congratulations to the host, the soldiers under the emerged hero's command have entered the peak of the Heaven Integration realm!"
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A series of dense information flooded in, bombarding Yang Hao's soul sea.
Yang Hao opened his eyes and felt the vast Yuan Li within his body. In seven years, the Great Han had risen from its founding to the pinnacle of the Cang Yuan World, and now it controlled two continents, possessing their Core Seeds.
Not only had he reached the pinnacle of martial arts, but he also had sixteen top venerates and fifty venerate-level heroes under his command. With such a strong foundation and deep reserves, the Great Han Imperial Dynasty was now capable of dominating the entire plane!
"Wei Zhongxian!"
"Your Majesty!"
Wei Zhongxian bowed slightly.
"Summon the ministers of the Military Affairs Department to the palace immediately!"
"Yes!"
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"Your subjects pay their respects to Your Majesty!"
In the Xuanzheng Hall, Li Si, Changsun Wuji, Du Ruhui, and others bowed respectfully.
"Rise."
Yang Hao nodded. "The Northern Continent is unified, and the Xu Chu has executed the former powers of the four-eyed tribe. The four-eyed tribe has undergone a major overhaul and no longer poses a threat. The remaining tribes must be properly resettled; do not exert further pressure and incite unrest among the people of the Northern Continent!"
"Yes!"
Li Si and the others cupped their fists in salute.
"Regarding the prefectures and local governments of the Northern Continent, Li Si, this matter will be led by you and the relevant departments. After confirmation by Yuan Tiangang and Yuwen Kai, draft a plan for implementation as soon as possible!"
"Your Majesty, regarding the selection of officials for the prefectures and local governments of the Northern Continent, is it...?"
Li Si stepped forward and inquired. The Northern Continent had just been pacified, and the distribution of power among prefectures and the selection of officials were of utmost importance.
"Your Majesty, the selection of officials, if handled properly, can greatly assist in the rapid establishment of local governments, the prompt implementation of the Great Han Imperial Dynasty's policies and laws, and further solidify the people's hearts!" Su Dan Novel Network
"Mm."
Yang Hao nodded upon hearing this, and after much deliberation, said, "This matter will be entrusted to you."
"Yes!"
Li Si smiled wryly and returned to his original position.
"Du Ruhui, the Ministry of War must accelerate its pace. Select suitable troops and station them gradually in various parts of the Northern Continent via the Mi Cang Path to consolidate the regime!"
"Yes, Your Majesty!"
"Issue an imperial decree!"
"Order the White Tiger Legion to accelerate its offensive, occupy the north gate of the Demon Cloud Palace, crush the Demon Cloud Palace, and obtain the Core Seed of the Western Continent!"
"Order the Azure Dragon Legion and the Golden Lion Legion to shatter the blockade and interception of the 500,000 strong army of Man Wen and Man Ji. Within one month, crush He Yun City and slay the Barbarian Emperor!"
"Furthermore!"
Yang Hao's brow furrowed. The image of the Barbarian Grand Priest, who had appeared during the Great Han's promotion to an imperial dynasty, flashed in his mind. The priest's eyes were deep, fixated on the Nine Cauldrons of Destiny. Anyone who could observe the Nine Cauldrons of Destiny must have exceptional insight and possess extraordinary abilities to aid the Barbarian Emperor in reaching the pinnacle of the world.
"Order the Embroidered Uniform Guard and the Shadow Hall to collect information on the Barbarian Grand Priest and present it as soon as possible!"