A proposal

Blackstone Mountain.

Inside the cave.

Dressed in a white tracksuit, Chen Xia sat tall and straight in the seat that had belonged to the Winged Race's former leader.

It was an enormous stone chair, taller than Chen Xia himself.

He rested his hands on its armrests, his gaze sweeping over the wine cups on the massive stone table before him.

They had clearly been left behind by the otherworldly races while drinking and discussing matters here.

Many stone stools stood nearby. Dragons and phoenixes were carved into the walls of the vast cave, giving it a rather imposing air.

Sitting there felt pretty good to Chen Xia.

He already held the Federation's highest position, so there was nothing wrong with him taking this seat.

"Holy Lord Chen, now that the Federation has won this war and taken possession of these vast lands stretching ten thousand miles around us, everything centered on Blackstone Mountain will be your domain from now on."

Beside him, Nidhogg cupped his hands and spoke with a smile.

Chen Xia raised an eyebrow and smiled. "How can you call it my domain? These are the Federation's territories."

Samit from India chuckled and flattered him. "Holy Lord Chen, you conquered these lands. Naturally, they belong to you."

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"In fact, I believe that since ancient times, whether in the Federation or the Outer Domain, imperial power has always ruled the world."

Samit smiled. "Since the Federation has already expanded into the Outer Domain, why don't we follow the example of the ancient sages and establish a new dynasty? You would be its emperor, reigning over all under heaven and bearing the title of Son of Heaven."

At those words, Lei Qianren and the others beside him froze.

Then they looked toward Chen Xia, seated at the head of