After Jiang He returned from Feng Luo's place, he also fell into reflection. The current state of Trade City was something he had indulged with his own hands. Though he had spoken grandly to Su Mo, deep down he sometimes questioned himself. In the past, when the Human Race was surrounded by new and powerful enemies, he had no choice but to use such methods to strengthen their foundation and drive rapid development.
But now, the Witch and Demon clans had largely withdrawn into seclusion, and the other races of the Primordial World posed little threat to the Human Race.
It was time to truly let go and allow the Human Race to develop freely. He had always talked about letting go before, but in truth, he had kept a taut line, and the overall direction of the Human Race had remained under his control.
Jiang He summoned many of his old subordinates and held a secret meeting in his small courtyard. No one knew what was discussed, only that after this meeting, the Human Race underwent a truly monumental transformation.
Three days later.
The Human Race issued a formal reform decree.
1. Declare Human Race Luo Shui City as the Holy City, the sacred ground of the Human Race. From now on, all newly promoted Quasi-Sages of the Human Race must, barring special circumstances, report to Luo Shui City and take turns guarding the Human Race's holy land.
2. Beyond the current territory of the Human Race, all members may freely choose places to cultivate. Conditions are opened for civilian forces to establish academies or sects. You may even found a nation if you wish. The clan will no longer interfere! Simply report to the Holy City.
3. The Human Race will reorganize the Four Great Legions, including the Luo Shui City Imperial Guard! Only soldiers above the Primordial Unity Golden Immortal realm will be recruited, and even the Dragon Clan may join! Form the Protector Guard, which will not deploy unless matters of great importance to the Human Race arise.
4. Within the Human Race's territory, the hundred cities will be garrisoned by rotating students from the three major academies, designated as the Human Race's core domain under the command of the Holy City, Luo Shui City. Beyond the territory, everyone relies on their own means, and the Human Race's high-level will no longer interfere.
5. Human Race forces outside the territory may build a structure to enshrine the Red Dust Pearl, used to communicate with the Human Race's high-level.
As soon as this reform decree was issued, the Human Race's populace erupted in excitement. In an instant, various families and forces began recruiting people to spread out across the Primordial World.
However, many long-established noble families made no major moves, because their ancestors were still alive, and their foundation lay in these hundred cities.
Take the Lei family, for example. They did not expand outward but instead focused their efforts on the Protector Guard. All two of their Zenith Heaven Golden Immortals and thirty-five Primordial Unity Golden Immortals joined the Protector Guard.
The Lin family of Luo Shui City.
"Xuan'er, among our Lin family, you now have the highest cultivation level. You decide—do we go out or stay in our ancestral land?" Lin Haijiang, the current Clan Leader of the Lin family, said.
Lin Xuan, who had just advanced to Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, was stabilizing his cultivation when the Clan Leader hurriedly called him over. After understanding the situation, Lin Xuan spoke: "Father, what are your thoughts?"
"Hmm, I discussed it with your second uncle. He advocates for developing in the Primordial World. After all, since our ancestor passed away unexpectedly, our Lin family has only been a lower-tier family in this vast Luo Shui City.
Now that you've broken through to Zenith Heaven Golden Immortal, our Lin family's status has risen greatly. With your connections at the academy, it seems we could advance further here in Luo Shui City. So I wanted to hear your opinion." Lin Haijiang looked at Lin Xuan with a hint of relief.
Hearing his father's words, Lin Xuan began to calculate in his mind. The Primordial World was vast and boundless. When he had followed his second uncle to explore it back then, he had seen it firsthand. Even if all of humanity were scattered across it, they would be but a drop in the ocean. Going to the Primordial World sooner or later made little difference. Luo Shui City was the Human Race's holy land—no matter when, being here always meant seizing the first opportunity.
"Father, my thought is—stay put for now."
"Stay put!"
As soon as Lin Xuan finished speaking, his second uncle, Lin Haifeng, exclaimed. "Why, nephew Lin Xuan? Going to the Primordial World is the trend now. So many forces in the Human Race are ready to set out. Our Lin family may not be much in Luo Shui City, but we still have some reputation among the Human Race!"
"Second uncle, don't rush! Let me finish." Lin Xuan looked at his second uncle, who had remained so hot-tempered all these years, and said.
"Sit down. Let Xuan'er finish." Lin Haijiang barked.
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"Second uncle, it's not that I won't let you go. You should keep doing your business. Once most of the small and medium families in Luo Shui City move away, won't we have the chance to take over the power vacuum they leave behind? Your adventuring group can also help protect some weaker families now. Let's wait until they've blazed the trail before we go out. Do you really think the Primordial World is as peaceful as our Luo Shui City?"
"Besides, the Primordial World is huge. They can't occupy it all." Everyone found Lin Xuan's words reasonable.
Seeing no objections, Lin Haijiang finalized their development path.
In Tianyuan City, after Liu Suifeng received the reform decree, he felt as if he had returned to the carefree days before his marriage. He regretted it. He had once been unrestrained and loved freedom, drifting like the wind. Now he was tied down in Tianyuan City, putting on a solemn face every day to handle official business and diplomacy. He envied his cousin Liu Bai, who could do whatever he wanted in the Jie Sect.
When he got the reform decree, he felt his chance had come and quickly told his wife, Ao Ling'er, his thoughts.
The result was not support but a ear-pinching scolding.
That night, he fought until dawn. Even with his Taiyi Realm cultivation, he felt he could barely hold on.
The next day, he staggered out of the room with unsteady steps, only to run into Liu Bai.
"What the hell! Cousin, you need to exercise some restraint!" Liu Bai was startled by Liu Suifeng's condition.
Before Liu Suifeng could speak, Ao Ling'er shyly followed out from behind.
The moment Liu Suifeng saw Ao Ling'er, he was like a mouse seeing a cat. He quickly grabbed Liu Bai and ran out.
"Bro, what's going on with you?" Liu Bai asked, puzzled.
Liu Suifeng gave an awkward smile and quickly changed the subject. "Cough... it's a long story, a long story! By the way, cousin, what did you come to see me about?"
Only then did Liu Bai remember the main matter and quickly said to him, "Earlier, Clan Leader Jiang He asked my master to help set up a Teleportation Array to connect the hundred cities. Master gave me the job. I just finished researching it with my junior brothers and sisters, so I came here to test it out."
"Oh! A Teleportation Array? The kind from those Red Dust novels? Great stuff! If this works out, I can go wherever I want!" Liu Suifeng's eyes lit up.
In truth, his mind was already racing far ahead. With this Teleportation Array, he could become a man like the wind again, and that big mother dragon at home wouldn't be able to catch him!
"Yeah, that's the kind. Don't underestimate it. We had a tough time at first. The space in the Primordial World is too stable. If not for Master's help, we'd probably still be struggling." Liu Bai complained.
"Let's go, let's go! Where are we testing it?" Liu Suifeng excitedly grabbed Liu Bai to leave.
"To the city center. My junior sisters are waiting there."
At Tianyuan City's central square, a huge crossroads bustling with people, Yunxiao and the others saw Liu Bai approaching and gathered around.
"Senior Brother!"
"Senior Brother!"
One after another, the chirping girls surrounded Liu Bai, calling him Senior Brother, making Liu Suifeng's bones melt just listening. This was far better than the ones at home!
He had completely forgotten the lecherous face he had when he first married Ao Ling'er.
"Ahem! So, uh... cousin, are we setting up the Teleportation Array here?"
Unable to stand the sight of Liu Bai surrounded by beauties, Liu Suifeng immediately spoke up to interrupt them!
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