The Federation's Founding, Undercurrents Stirring (4K)

The news of the Silver Dragon's slaying spread like wildfire throughout every corner of the Sun Moon Continent. Countless Human Race, struggling to survive and threatened by Soul Beast, erupted in thunderous cheers after their initial disbelief!

With the blood feud of a thousand years finally avenged and the mountain that had been weighing them down removed, the dawn of hope shone so brightly on this long-suffering land for the first time.

The joint announcement issued by the Three Great Tribes of Zihuang, Golden Sun, and Silver Moon stirred the hearts of all the tribal leaders.

Three Titled Douluo from overseas seek to unite all tribes, establish the "Douluo Federation," end regional divisions, fight against Soul Beast, and create a golden age where everyone can be like a dragon. This "Douluo" does not refer to the Douluo Continent, but rather to the Douluo Plane.

The vast majority of small and medium-sized tribes responded almost without hesitation. Faced with the absolute power of the three Titled Douluo and their promised bright future, resistance was pointless; joining was the wise choice.

Some tribes that were far away and isolated from information also gradually received the news thanks to the efforts of the envoys sent by the Three Great Tribes, who were equipped with high-speed Flying Soul Tool.

The one-month deadline set by Yu Yuanchen may seem harsh, but it is actually an efficient screening process.

The fact that a tribe could reach Purple Blazing Dragon City within a month proves at least that it possesses certain information channels, rapid response capabilities, and most importantly—a decent Flying Soul Tool. This in itself is a manifestation of strength and foundation, qualifying them to participate in the core structure of the future Federation.

A month passed in the blink of an eye.

The Purple Blazing Dragon City was bustling with activity like never before. Leaders or plenipotentiaries from nearly a hundred tribes of all sizes from all corners of the Sun Moon Continent gathered in the newly renovated and even more magnificent Purple Blazing Palace Council Hall.

These people, who usually held absolute power in their own tribes, were now all respectful, even showing a hint of fear and excitement.

Above the main hall, Yu Yuanchen, Qian Daoliu, and Tang Chen sat upright. They did not deliberately release their pressure, but the invisible aura originating from the level of Life still made the entire hall completely silent, so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

Xu Yu, Zhao Hui, and Kong Ze, the three original tribal leaders, sat at a slightly lower position and were in charge of overseeing the specific matters.

"I presume you all already know why I have summoned you here today." Yu Yuanchen's gaze calmly swept over the crowd below, his voice clearly reaching everyone's ears, "The Human Race of the Sun Moon Continent has been weak for a thousand years, plagued by constant internal strife and frequent external threats. This situation must end."

His tone was calm, yet carried an undeniable decisiveness. "From this day forward, Human Race on the Sun Moon Continent shall abolish their old systems, unite as one, and establish the ' Douluo Federation.' Within the Federation, there will be no more distinction between tribes, only between citizens! The Federation's purpose is to integrate forces, develop soul guides, popularize Soul Master, drive away Soul Beast, protect all living beings, and work together for common development!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the crowd below, though already aware of the news, still felt their hearts surge with emotion upon hearing it from Yu Yuanchen's own ears. Some leaders of smaller tribes were even moved to tears; they had waited far too long for this day!

"The Federation is newly established, and everything needs to be rebuilt. The most urgent task is to establish a framework and establish regulations," Qian Daoliu said in his interface, his voice gentle yet carrying a sacred authority. "After discussions with Brother Yu and Brother Tang, and consulting with the three former leaders, Xu Yu, Zhao Hui, and Kong Ze, we have drafted the following preliminary Federation structure."

He flicked his finger, and a soft white light unfolded in the air, transforming into a clear light screen:

I. Supreme Authority: Federal Council.

• The council is composed of members. The number of members will be allocated based on a combination of factors, including the population of each tribe (which will be changed to provinces or autonomous regions in the future), the number of Soul Master, the level of Soul Tool Technology, and their contributions to the Federation (specific details will be determined later). Initially, there will be one hundred members.

• The parliament shall have one speaker and two deputy speakers, who shall be elected by all members of parliament for a term of ten years and may be re-elected, but not for more than two terms.

Parliament is responsible for making and amending Federation laws, reviewing the Federation budget, and deciding on major issues such as war and peace.

II. The highest executive body: the Federal Executive Council.

• The Executive Court shall have one governor, who shall be concurrently the speaker of the Federal Council (initially tentatively to be His Majesty Yu Yuanchen).

• The chief minister nominates ministers to form a cabinet, which takes office after being approved by parliament and is accountable to parliament.

The Executive Court comprises the following departments: the Department of Soul Masters and Soul Tools (responsible for the management of Soul Master, the research and development and deployment of Soul Tool), the Department of Department of Civil Affairs and Construction (responsible for people's livelihood, economy, and infrastructure construction), the Department of Military and Defense (responsible for the military, border defense, and the extermination of Soul Beast), the Department of Education and Culture (responsible for the Soul Master Academy, Soul Tool Academy, and popular education), and the Department of Justice and Supervision (responsible for the enforcement and supervision of laws). The heads of these departments are members of the cabinet.

III. Independent Armed Forces: Federal Soul Master Legion.

• Integrate the existing armed forces of various tribes to form a unified Federal Soul Master Legion, which will be directly loyal to the Federation, rather than any individual or family.

• The corps implements a rank system for its soldiers, who are promoted based on their military merits. Strict selection, training, and disciplinary regulations are established.

• The Legion is under the command of the Department of Military and Defense, and in wartime, the Consul General serves as its supreme commander.

IV. Soul Master Management and Training System: Federal Martial Soul Hall.

• It draws inspiration from the Spirit Hall model in the Douluo Continent, but with modifications. The Federal Martial Soul Hall is a semi-independent organization responsible for the Martial Soul Awakening, Soul Master Registration, Level Certification, Mission Issuance, Welfare Distribution, and Order Maintenance for all eligible children across the continent.

The Spirit Hall has one Hall Master, nominated by the Speaker of the Federal Council and approved by the Parliament. The Hall Master is responsible to the Parliament and the Executive Court, but has considerable independent personnel and law enforcement powers to ensure its impartiality.

• The staff of the Spirit Hall (deacons, bishops, etc.) are openly recruited from all Soul Master across the continent, with strict assessments and a strict prohibition on family monopolies and hereditary power.

Qian Daoliu slowly explained his initial concept, and the crowd below listened intently, their eyes shining with admiration. This system clearly drew on the advanced experience of the Douluo Continent, but also combined it with the actual situation of the Sun Moon Continent, especially emphasizing "de-familialization" and "fairness and justice." This was undoubtedly a great boon for many small and medium-sized tribes' Soul Master who had long been suppressed by large clans!

"Of course, this is just a preliminary framework. The specific details will need to be discussed and refined by all members of the council after its establishment," Qian Daoliu added. "The Federation is newly established and needs to proceed step by step. The existing governance models of each tribe can be maintained for the time being, but they need to gradually move closer to Federation laws. The Federation will send special envoys to assist various regions in carrying out reforms."

At this moment, Tang Chen's loud voice rang out, carrying an undeniable air of dominance. "The framework has been established, but the rules must also be set! Private duels are strictly prohibited within the Federation! Any grudges must be settled in Cultivation Level arena, or adjudicated by the Ministry of Justice! Anyone who dares to bully civilians, exploit the local people, or feign compliance while undermining the Federation's cause, humph!"

He slammed his hand heavily on the armrest of his chair, causing the entire hall to tremble slightly. "Then don't blame me for showing no mercy with my Clear Sky Hammer! Under my hammer, I don't care which tribe you come from!"

A chilling killing intent, accompanied by the oppressive aura of Titled Douluo, flashed by and vanished, sending a shiver down everyone's spines. They hurriedly bowed and acknowledged, "We will obey Your Majesty's decree!"

Yu Yuanchen concluded, "The newly established Federation aims at unity, not annexation. In the future, in the Federal Council, regardless of the size of the tribe, as long as they meet the requirements, they will all have representatives to speak out. Federation resources will be allocated according to need, with a focus on supporting Soul Guidance Research, Soul Master Training, and People's Livelihood Development. The three of us, along with friends from all sides of the Douluo Continent, will provide necessary support in terms of cultivation techniques, technology, and resources."

His gaze swept over the crowd, his tone carrying a hint of encouragement. "This is a brand new beginning, with both opportunities and challenges. I hope you will put aside past grievances, work together, and build a glorious future for Human Race!"

"We are willing to die for the Federation!" The crowd below the stage, whether sincere or not, shouted in unison, their voices shaking the hall.

In the days that followed, Purple Blazing Dragon City became a huge political vortex and construction site.

However, compared to the bustling activity outside, the atmosphere inside the side hall of the Core Zone of Purple Blazing Dragon City was... peculiarly busy and somewhat "overwhelmed".

Yu Yuanchen, Qian Daoliu, and Tang Chen were frowning as they faced a mountain of files, maps, and lists compiled by Xu Yu, Zhao Hui, Kong Ze, and their think tank from the Douluo Continent.

"The draft of the preliminary statistics on the distribution of tribes and population on the Sun Moon Continent... This data has too much error. Many remote tribes cannot be contacted at all, and can only be estimated." Yu Yuanchen rubbed his temples and pushed a thick animal skin scroll aside. Although he had strong Spiritual Power and a photographic memory, it still took a lot of mental effort to process such a massive amount of information full of uncertainty.

"The Provisional Regulations on the Allocation and Election of Parliamentary Seats in the Federal Constitution (Draft)... We've been arguing for three days just over the number of representatives and their weightings for these Three Great Tribes and a dozen or so medium-sized tribes!" Qian Daoliu helplessly put down another file. He admired order, but the process of establishing order was often accompanied by endless wrangling and compromises, which gave him a headache. The Spirit Hall's model was relatively mature, but directly applying it to the Sun Moon Continent, where tribes were numerous, was clearly not suitable.

"<Soul Tool Technology Sharing and R&D Center Construction Plan and Resource Allocation Scheme>... Damn it, eight out of ten of the Rare Metal stocks these guys reported don't match up! Do they think I'm a sucker?" Tang Chen was extremely irritable, slamming his hand on the table, making the teacups jump. He was straightforward and hated all this roundabout stuff and false reporting.

The three Titled Douluo, who stood at the pinnacle of the continent and could change the landscape with a wave of their hand, were now somewhat "tired of their heroic spirit" by these tedious administrative affairs.

Of the three, Yu Yuanchen is far-sighted and has a strong sense of the big picture; Qian Daoliu is good at establishing rules and maintaining stability; Tang Chen has strong execution skills and is adept at tackling tough challenges. But when it comes to specific and detailed management matters... they are really not good at it, nor do they have the patience for it.

In Tang Chen's private complaint, "I'd rather fight that Deep Sea Demonic Whale King again than sit here looking at these scribbled symbols!"

But there was no other way; in the early stages of starting a business, everything needed to be built. The framework of the Federation had to be established by them, and many key decisions, such as the basic distribution of power, the prototype of the core system, the initial agreement with the Soul Beast forces, and the future connection with the Douluo Continent, all had to be made by them personally. No matter how capable their subordinates were, they dared not overstep their bounds on such a major matter that would determine the landscape for hundreds or even thousands of years to come.

"Sigh, I should have brought that old bastard Ning Zhiyuan here." Tang Chen took a sip of tea and muttered. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is famous for its business and management. If Ning Zhiyuan were here, it would definitely save a lot of trouble.

Yu Yuanchen chuckled and shook his head, "Distant water can't quench immediate thirst. Besides, the situation on the Sun Moon Continent is unique, and we need to explore a model suitable for our local conditions."

He steadied himself and said to Qian Daoliu and Tang Chen, "Brother Qian, Brother Tang, hang in there a little longer. Once the basic framework is in place and the council is functioning, we can gradually relinquish control and focus on cultivation and dealing with greater threats."

The establishment of the Federation was far more complex than a simple document. The institutional changes threatened the interests of countless former powerful figures. Although no one dared to openly rebel, covert resistance, feigned compliance, and even clandestine collusion were inevitable.

Yu Yuanchen's strategy was a combination of carrot and stick. On one hand, he used "role models" like Xu Yu, Zhao Hui, and Kong Ze to vigorously promote the benefits of joining the Federation —more advanced Cultivation Techniques (Yu Yuanchen presented a partially improved version of the Basic Martial Way Foundation Building Chapter), more sophisticated Soul Tool technology (contributed by the Three Great Tribes), and the opportunity to enter the core level in the future. On the other hand, for the tribes that were most vocal and trying to make underhanded moves, Tang Chen personally led a newly formed "Federal Law Enforcement Team" equipped with the latest Soul Tool to "visit" them. After a "friendly" exchange, those tribal leaders immediately became more supportive of the Federation than anyone else.

Driven by absolute power and clear interests, the framework of the Federation began to be built, albeit with difficulty, but with unwavering determination.

However, just as the Human Race on the Sun Moon Continent was thriving and preparing to make great strides, an undercurrent began to surge in the dark side of the continent.

Deep within the Evil Spirit Forest.

Those enormous vertical pupils opened again, and the Evil Emperor's mental fluctuations were filled with agitation and a hint of determination.

"Federation... unification... humph!" The Evil Emperor's mental fluctuations were filled with irritation and coldness. Through some low-level Evil Eye Soul Beast scattered around the perimeter of the forest, it vaguely sensed the movements of the human world. Those three overseas visitors were moving even faster than it had anticipated! At this rate, it wouldn't be long before a unified Human Race force, with three Titled Douluo in charge, would be fully formed! At that time, would its Evil Spirit Forest still be as aloof as it had been for the past tens of thousands of years? Would those three guys one day set their sights on its Soul Ring and Spirit Bone? The Evil Emperor never hesitated to assume the worst about humans, especially those with great power.

It couldn't wait any longer. The pressure from those three God-Chosen was mounting. It had to find outside help!

"Di Tian..." The Evil Emperor's thoughts focused on one name: the Golden-eyed Black Dragon King, who resided in the core of the Star Dou Great Forest and was known as the Beast God! Although their relationship wasn't exactly good, and they had even fought before, they were, after all, both belonging to the Soul Beast faction. Faced with the rapid expansion of human power, perhaps... there was a possibility of cooperation?

"Though I hate to admit it, right now, the only one who can restrain or even suppress those three is probably Di Tian..." the Evil Emperor pondered. It knew Di Tian was constantly searching for the Path to Godhood; perhaps it could use this as bait?

The Evil Emperor was also suffering inside. His family didn't understand. He'd slept through the night and suddenly a nobody he'd disregarded had found a powerful backer. Was this some kind of invasion by an alien race, an alien race oppressing the local Soul Beast' living environment? Did the humans of the Sun Moon Continent have no sense of ownership left? They just surrendered like that? A bunch of traitors to the Sun Moon Continent!

Having made up its mind, the Evil Emperor no longer hesitated. It condensed a pure Spiritual Power, compressed it into a Soul Imprint containing specific information, and then used a secret technique to cast it into the void. This imprint would travel across vast distances in an extremely secretive manner, drifting towards the distant Douluo Continent, towards the Star Dou Great Forest.

"Di Tian, I hope you won't disappoint me..." The Evil Emperor's enormous vertical pupils slowly closed, disappearing back into the darkness. It resumed its cultivation and recovery. Regardless of whether the cooperation could be achieved, improving its own strength was always the right thing to do.