The enemies slain by the people of every nation and state were counted as military merit. Besides being exchanged for Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures or gold and silver, the accumulated total directly determined the number of Jinshi Quotas allotted to their nation.
With this move, the hearts of the people throughout the land were truly united.
A fundamental framework of rewards determined by merit was truly established.
And so, far too many people came to Azure Sky City.
The Holy Hall came out in full force—if this battle was lost, there would be no Holy Hall left!
The imperial armies came out in full force—if this battle was lost, there would be no nation left. What use would an army be?
The Cultivation Sects came out in full force!
Those hoping to win Meritorious Deeds and make a name for themselves also came out in full force...
From the former border cities to Azure Sky City, there were almost nothing but armies. Beyond the border cities, every road was packed with people delivering supplies...
All supplies flowed toward Azure Sky City.
All eyes focused on Azure Sky City.
Azure Sky City had gathered the finest elites of The Whole World.
The rulers of three High-tier Nations arrived in person!
Chu Yunfei, ruler of the Ancient Nanyang Kingdom.
Ji Guang, ruler of Great Cang Kingdom.
Xiang Yueqiu, ruler of the Western Heaven Immortal Kingdom—when the old ruler of the Western Heaven Immortal Kingdom faced the Great Calamity of Heartlessness, he abdicated and became the retired emperor in peace, leaving this legendary Crown Prince, Xiang Yueqiu, to take over as the new ruler.
Commanders from every side arrived: Li Xiaotian of Great Cang Kingdom's Flying Dragon Legion, Prince Ding Nan Lin Zheng, Prince Nan Qi Fu...
The pillars holding up the