Lu PingAn's faction had developed to this point over the course of nearly a dozen years, weathering at least a double-digit number of world-level wars.
Looking back now, he realized that, without even noticing it, his side had become a power in its own right. Their industries on Earth formed the foundation and served the entire faction. At least twenty different races and over a hundred thousand affiliated personnel were involved, while their sphere of influence stretched across more than six frontline worlds.
On the surface, they had only one True God: the God of Redemption. In reality, they had at least four near-God War-level combatants—nearly ten now—and more than a dozen combatants above the eighth rank. Their operations spanned every field, and their industries had already taken shape.
Industry—or rather, a foundation—was what mattered most. It meant being able to "support people" and continuously nurture fresh blood from the new generation.
Especially on Lu PingAn's side. They had previously gained races such as the Long-Hand Tribe and the Free Fishmen as future troops, and now they had a wide variety of Orcs as reinforcements. As long as they waited, Lu PingAn's side could grow into an enormous orthodox god faction.
He might still not measure up to Lady Lin's total power back then—bloated as it had been—but whether in terms of their core combat force or their influence in their home territory, they had already surpassed the orthodox gods of the past.
Yet Lu Mouren had always felt that his greatest wealth was the "companions" who had walked this road with him.
This was not some vague talk of friendship, love, or courage. They were the backbone of the organization, tempered by harsh reality yet still retaining a degree of idealism. In particular, there was the batch cultivated on