With the departure of numerous Royal-level experts, only Qin Lord and Li Xiaotian remained in the room.
"Mr. Li! I implore you to help Great Qin!"
Qin Lord's eyes shimmered with excitement. Although the Dao Sect and Sword Pavilion offered much assistance to Great Qin, Qin Lord understood that only Great Qin's own strength could ensure its survival in this chaotic era.
Moreover, in the current situation, only Li Xiaotian could help him, because the latter was a man of this era, just like himself. It was also because Great Qin and the Dragon King's Hall were allies, and more importantly, because Li Xiaotian had become a Royal-level expert in such a short period.
Great Qin was in dire need of strong individuals and a leader for its military.
Li Xiaotian, by all accounts, was perfectly suited for this role.
"You are too kind, Qin Lord. I have returned precisely to help Great Qin establish itself firmly in this chaotic era."
Li Xiaotian spoke. When the experts of the Tian family had awakened, Li Shanhai had died defending Ye Qingmei, and countless soldiers of the Great Qin army had perished in that great battle. He had not forgotten this debt.
Furthermore, in the current world, Li Xiaotian could only rapidly expand his influence by cooperating with Great Qin.
"However, I have a request."
"Please, Mr. Li. As long as Great Qin can fulfill it, I will agree to any request."
Qin Lord hurriedly replied, fearing Li Xiaotian might go back on his word.
"All remaining soldiers of Great Qin must obey me. I wish to be the sole voice in matters of war from now on!"
Li Xiaotian stated, looking at Qin Lord. This was not him deliberately seizing power, but rather his dislike for others interfering with his commands.
Qin Lord's eyes flickered slightly. Having all of Great Qin's soldiers listen to Li Xiaotian meant handing over all of his current authority.
"Alright! I agree!" Qin Lord gritted his teeth. He had no other choice. Li Xiaotian, at least, was someone he was familiar with. If the latter had truly intended to usurp power, he would have done so already.
"Besides this, all intelligence and secrets currently held by Great Qin will be disclosed to you. Moreover, I will handle all matters outside of the military and will dedicate all resources to supporting the army!"
Qin Lord added. Since military power had already been relinquished, it was better to go all out. He would step back behind the scenes. As long as Li Xiaotian truly led Great Qin to rise, he could bear this price.
"Qin Lord, rest assured. Once Great Qin can establish a firm footing in this chaotic era, I will leave with the Dragon King's Hall."
Li Xiaotian said. His ultimate goal was not Great Qin, but something higher.
"May I ask how Mr. Li plans to proceed?" Qin Lord asked curiously.
"It's simple: improve the strength of the soldiers and enable Great Qin to possess Royal-level experts in the shortest possible time."
Li Xiaotian spoke, his expression unchanged, then continued.
"Then, we will retake lost territories. All revived forces within Great Qin will either submit or perish!"
A look of shock immediately flashed across Qin Lord's face. There were hundreds of revived forces within Great Qin, with the weakest having a Royal-level expert guarding them.
Li Xiaotian's ambition to retake lost territories was undoubtedly fraught with immense difficulties, let alone forcing those revived forces to submit or exterminate them, which seemed even more impossible.
However, despite knowing the reality, Qin Lord couldn't help but feel excited. If Li Xiaotian's words could all be realized, Great Qin's strength would undergo a world-altering transformation, becoming one of the overlord-level powers!
"Mr. Li, can this truly be achieved?"
Qin Lord asked, his voice trembling slightly.
"It will. What we lack now is time and opportunity!"
Li Xiaotian replied, then his eyes flashed.
"Now that the beast tide has receded and the capital is no longer in danger, this is the best time for Great Qin to accumulate strength."
"With the Heavenly Tablet fragments, Great Qin can produce more martial artists and also enhance their cultivation speed. Only when the base of Great Qin's martial artists is large enough will Royal-level experts naturally emerge!"
Time, the Heavenly Tablet, and the beast blood and flesh obtained from this war—with these, the strength of the Great Qin army's soldiers would be a matter of time.
"Good! Good! Good! Everything is entrusted to Mr. Li!"
Qin Lord exclaimed, his eyes filled with excitement. He bowed slightly. Great Qin's rise depended entirely on Li Xiaotian.
Li Xiaotian sidestepped Qin Lord's bow. After all, he was the ruler of a nation, and such a gesture was too grand for him to accept.
"Rumble!" The Heavenly Tablet floated out of Li Xiaotian's hand and rapidly enlarged, flying towards the main gate of the Qin Palace in an instant.
"Boom!" The dozens of meters tall Heavenly Tablet landed on the ground, causing the surrounding buildings to tremble slightly. Li Xiaotian stood atop the Heavenly Tablet.
"The Heavenly Tablet!!! What is Li Xiaotian doing?"
From afar, Liu Neng and many other Royal-level experts had not yet departed. They instantly sensed Li Xiaotian's actions, and all of them became covetous. Li Xiaotian had exposed the Heavenly Tablet; wasn't he afraid of others snatching it?
"Everyone, you have all witnessed Li Xiaotian's strength. It is precisely because of the Heavenly Tablet that he was able to break through from the peak of the King-level to the mid-Royal stage in just six months!"
Someone whispered, their voice filled with temptation and longing.
"The Heavenly Tablet belongs to antiquity; Li Xiaotian, a new human, is not worthy of possessing it!"
Someone declared, their heart stirring with ambition.
Concurrently, Royal-level experts from the Sword Pavilion and Dao Sect within the capital also floated into the air, looking at the Heavenly Tablet at the main gate of the Qin Palace, their eyes filled with excitement.
Li Xiaotian had previously said he would share the Heavenly Tablet, but they had not expected him to do so so quickly.
"By order of Qin Lord! From this day forward, I, Li Xiaotian, will officially enter the Great Qin Military Department and command all armies of Great Qin!"
Li Xiaotian shouted loudly, his voice echoing throughout the entire capital.
"All soldiers of Great Qin, heed my command! Quickly gather at the square to pay your respects to the Dragon King!"
At the same time, a voice also emerged from the Qin Palace, transmitted through the Qin Palace's broadcast system to everyone's ears. It was Qin Lord's voice.
Instantly, every soldier in the capital who could still move rushed towards the main gate square of the Qin Palace.
Countless figures appeared in large numbers on the streets surrounding the Qin Palace. Legions formed battle arrays and rapidly appeared at the square.
In just a few minutes, the square in front of the main gate of the Qin Palace was filled with people. Moreover, there were also troops surrounding the square. By rough estimation, there were over three hundred thousand soldiers!
"Former Commander of the Military Department, Jiang Hai, pays his respects to the Dragon King!"
Jiang Hai roared. Li Xiaotian's ascension to the Military Department meant he was replacing Jiang Hai's position, but he harbored no ill feelings, only excitement, because he knew Li Xiaotian was more suitable for the role than he was.
"Commander of the War Department's Red Dragon Legion, Qin Tiance, leads the Red Dragon Legion in paying respects to the Dragon King!"
Another loud shout rang out. Qin Tiance, still clad in blood-stained armor he hadn't had time to change, appeared at the square with all members of the Red Dragon Legion.
"First Legion of the Military Department, pays its respects to the Dragon King!"
"Commander of the Second Legion of the Military Department, Qing Mu, pays his respects to the Dragon King!"
"Great Qin Northwest Legion, pays its respects to the Dragon King!"
One legion after another announced their presence. The eyes of all the soldiers at the square were filled with fighting spirit.
"We, pay our respects to the Dragon King! We welcome the Dragon King as the Master of the Great Qin Military Department!"
Three hundred thousand soldiers roared in unison, their voices shaking the heavens. Even from dozens of kilometers away from the capital, their voices could be heard.