Marauder Legion.
Although the name sounded quite imposing, compared to the Seven Lantern Corps, it still fell somewhat short.
And...
If he could bring this organized but nationless Marauder Legion under his control, then no matter what he did in the future, he would at least have a reliable group of subordinates.
The Underworld Three Giants were prepared for Hell. Along with the one hundred and five Demon Stars outside the Three Giants, they would help Lake conquer the known Hell Dimensions in the universe and turn them into his underworld.
Heaven?
That was reserved for when Lake had conquered it by force and then made his appearance. Moreover, if he wanted Heaven's faith to spread everywhere, following Earth's lead would be the easiest way.
As for the Saints?
The Saints were powerful, but their training period was far too long. Up to now, disregarding their levels and counting only their numbers, how many Saints were there?
If every one of them took seven or eight years to awaken like Tony Stark, then what was the point?
So...
When Lake saw the Marauder Legion, he immediately thought of using the Source of Emotion formed from the emotional power he had absorbed over the years to create the Seven Lantern Corps.
Just like the Saints' system, no matter how powerful the Seven Lantern Corps became, their strength would still be within the limits Lake permitted.
Only when the Force Tree grew luxuriantly, and only when it could continuously absorb the emotions around it, could it replenish the Source of Emotion suppressed beneath it. The Source of Emotion would then return that power to the Seven Lantern Corps, providing them with their most fundamental strength.
But.
The Seven Lantern Corps system had one weakness that was not quite fatal.
Emotional power was