The concept of a nation had now emerged, and with it came a special sense of belonging.
The Tianwu Dynasty now operated frantically like a national machine.
Every component and gear within it was made up almost entirely of officials and commoners.
Of course, those commoners faced certain restrictions.
For example, they had to possess at least the strength of a Soul Saint to participate in operations.
Otherwise, they would lack the means to protect themselves in danger, and their work efficiency would not be particularly high either.
Additionally, although Xiao Tianyang had moved everyone over, Shenwu City remained where it was.
At present, the three cities contained only Super Douluo-level experts or organized professional soldiers.
Aside from them, there were no true commoners in the strictest sense.
Xiao Tianyang had set the rules of the game.
The Heavenly Dao was, at most, an auditor.
Therefore, after making his move against the Elemental Kingdom, he immediately constructed three main cities.
If the other side was merely putting on a bluff, Xiao Tianyang could restore the Frontline to its former state in the shortest possible time.
But if the situation truly turned out as he had expected, then the three main cities would prove immensely useful.
War was not merely a contest of numbers and strength.
Logistics, armaments, intelligence, and other factors were equally crucial.
Logistics and armaments in particular were the key factors capable of dragging even a powerful army down.
Although the Frontline had a habit of stockpiling supplies, it was absolutely not enough to sustain an army of hundreds of thousands for a month.
Moreover, Xiao Tianyang had only constructed the three main cities allowed under the rules of the game. The remaining six Branch cities had yet to be established.
With the Shenwu Research Institute's technology, constructing