65 Propaganda

Sensing the doubts from those around him, Yuan Chen didn't try to say anything more. Because Yuan Chen knew very well that, apart from Yuentar, the people who truly cared about him were mostly the common people of Ixialia.

Compared to the nobles, the trust of these commoners is the most important. And to gain the trust of these commoners, all that is needed is to demonstrate tangible achievements.

Thinking this, Yuan Chen clapped his hands. As the gate beside him opened, solemn-faced Road Protector escorted the huge covered wagon into the area.

Although it was described as a huge covered wagon, it wasn't actually that big compared to the Elemental Square of the Veil Technique.

Following behind the wagon were Mordas, still bandaged, Lupe in a wheelchair, and the village blacksmiths.

Upon seeing these people, not only the commoners, but even Yuentar and King Yuen showed a hint of doubt on their faces—they did not understand why these foreigners, political prisoners, and "savages" from remote mountain villages should be allowed into this sacred ceremony.

In response, Yuan Chen said, "Everyone is puzzled, right? Puzzled as to why these ordinary people would ascend to such a glorious and sacred place?"

"Many people may not know that just two months ago, Ixialia suffered a severe crisis, with at least three counties narrowly escaping serious damage."

"On the border of Ixialia, which borders the Miasma Jungle, the violent mining and destruction from the outside world have provoked the powerful life forms that inhabit the wilderness. Enraged, they decided to attack Ixialia two months ago... Ixialia is innocent, without a doubt."

Yuan Chen was undoubtedly spreading rumors—but no one could expose his lies. The violent mining by outsiders was real, the Elemental Dragon's rage was real, Ixialia 'Yuan Chen innocence was real.

However, by combining these real things, one can create a false truth that can deceive everyone.

It can be said that, apart from Yuan Chen, Lupe, Mordas, even the villagers only had a partial understanding of the true reason for this matter.

Because all these villagers were involved in was building the hunting camp and using ballistae to shoot at the dragon at the very beginning of the battle. Even if they could guess some of the inside story, they couldn't recount the whole picture.

Moreover... Qiyana is the most outstanding crown princess. Even if you tell the whole story, you will only be punished, not praised.

In the feudal autocratic era, the law was merely a plaything in the hands of the ruling class.

"To protect our beloved home, we sought help from everything within our reach. Ultimately, through our united efforts, we repelled the external threats and, as a gift, presented them to Ixialia on the day the ceremony was restarted!"

As they spoke, Mordas nodded, then suddenly ripped off the waterproof cloth beside him.

When the tarpaulin rolled down, revealing what it had concealed, even the Road Protector had been transporting the body stared wide-eyed.

Suddenly standing up from the stands, King Yuen's eyes were filled with disbelief. The enormous dragon corpse was so exquisitely detailed under the surging magic of the ritual square.

The dark red dragon scales reflected a rainbow of light. Its massive body was bound and secured to the cart with iron chains, but the moment the chains were released, its enormous wings suddenly unfurled. Its sharp claws gleamed with a chilling light that could pierce the soul.

The villagers and Lupe had waited a very long time for this day. For this reason, even on the road, whenever they had time, they would regularly tend to the dragon's corpse—they even coated its scales with beeswax.

While it may seem like gilding the lily, there's no doubt that it made the dragon's corpse more exquisite, perfect, and even exaggerated.

"That's right! A giant dragon!" Yuan Chen said calmly.

"In a corner unnoticed by anyone, a group of people are defending the peace of Ixialia in their own way! And there are the Fleshfang Hunter from afar, who brought the secret medicine for hunting. In the battle against the dragons, they lost nearly a third of their brothers!"

"The simple mountain people set up hunting traps and used ballistae to bring the dragon down. The former elder of Yuentar, Master Lupe, used the exquisite Yuan Chu Axiom to firmly bind the dragon to the ground. The leader of the Meat-toothed Beast, Mordas, and I together pierced the dragon's heart."

"In the moments before the dragon's violent demise, its exploding Dragon Heart swallowed us all. The identity of Dragon Slayer —this didn't excite me. On the contrary, I was puzzled. Why was that!"

Yuan Chen then revealed his true intentions, saying, "Why has Ixialia become like this? No one even cares about the hero who defended peace?"

"We are clearly the most powerful nation, existing for thousands of years and still holding the truth of the world. Yet no one knows this, and even when outsiders begin to destroy the world, we simply turn a deaf ear and hide within our own territory?"

"Civilization exists in the Outside World! My homeland Ionia, is proof of that!!"

Yuan Chen's words made everyone's expression change—especially King Yuen, who instinctively wanted to rebuke Yuan Chen and make him stop these remarks that were enough to plunge the entire Ixialia into turmoil.

Unfortunately, once the Veil Technique enters the restart phase, it cannot be interfered with or forcibly influenced; doing so would only cause irreversible damage to the technique itself—which is also a major reason why Yuan Chen suddenly revealed his true intentions.

"Are you wondering? The outside world is clearly wasteland and chaos, how could a new civilization possibly arise?"

But people of Ixialia, have you truly seen the Outside World? No. A thousand years ago, the great Sages of Yuen isolated themselves from the outside world, just as Princess Qiyana just said, and this protected Ixialia."

"But now, times have changed. Every Yuentar is well aware of the changes in the outside world, but they dare not speak of it. They fear it will shatter the pride of the Ixialia, and bring disaster and destruction to the Ixialia."

"Therefore, the conservatives preferred to silently endure the destruction and exploitation by foreigners rather than have any interaction with them."

"I know that the wise men of Yuentar have been debating this for hundreds of years! But no elder has been able to come up with a good enough proposal to reverse this decision that isolates us from the secular world."

"Yes, the overall situation is calm and peaceful, awaiting the emergence of the wisest ideas to ensure that the next step will not be wrong..."

"Any differing opinion is going against the prevailing trend and against tradition!"

Yuan Chen began his impassioned speech. And within this elemental incantation, no one could interrupt him.

"We once Yuentar as an idol because they were perfect philosophers, seekers of truth, and protectors of Ixialia's civilization."

"I once longed for the Outside World, dreaming of being qualified to debate with the wisest thinkers, letting the light of truth shine upon Runeterra! But what do we feel when we truly realize that the outside world as we know it is a colossal lie?"

"Why do we respect and worship Yuentar? Without a doubt, it's because they protected Ixialia, because they controlled this world."

"But now, people of Ixialia. How vast the world is beyond Ixialia! To merely lead, yet not act? Wise enough people can recognize this, but they cannot bear this decision alone... Or are they afraid?"

Yuan Chen said, "Because no one can bear, and no one is willing to bear, the consequences of this decision. People are afraid of becoming the culprits Ixialia into chaos."

"It seems everyone is thinking that, amidst this ongoing peace, sooner or later, Ixialia's greatest sage will find the answer to all of this."

"But we shouldn't wait, much less pin our hopes on the future to solve the problems we face now! Instead, we should create them ourselves!"

"It seems that before Qiyana, every Alai said that Ixialia was great enough. But that's not true. Because people outside have long forgotten Ixialia. They are even actively destroying our country's borders."

"Perhaps, it's time!"

"We should shoulder more responsibility, Ixialia should defend more truth! Instead of passively hiding from the outside world, or even letting them call us so-called 'natives'!"

"The barbarians outside need to know what true civilization is! We should lead the world forward!"

Accompanied by highly emotional yet incredibly natural physical movements, Yuan Chen's words evoked a strong sense of national pride among Yixialian.

Fueled by this surge of patriotism, a large number of Ixialia commoners, including Element Apprentice, elemental mentors, and even some Yuentar elders with radical views, felt their blood boil and their hearts surge with emotion.

To be honest, this easily reminds me of a certain brand of strong anti-Jacques shampoo.

"Let us together make Ixialia great again!"

'Accordion'

Amidst the hesitation of some Yuentar scholars, the disgust of the nobles, and the cheers of the commoners and apprentices, Yuan Chen straightened his clothes and said:

That's all I wanted to say.

"I am Yuan Chen, a scholar from Ionia. I am proud to be a scholar, for it represents a thirst for truth."

"But at the same time, I am also Dancer Master, Dragon Slayer, a person bathed in the Dragon Heart, and..."

As he spoke, Yuan Chen released his aura.

With the Dragon Blood Enhancement of exceptional quality, and transmitted through the Concealment Spell, this oppressive aura, originating from bathing in the blood of Dragon Heart, enveloped the entire borders of Yuentar almost instantly.

"A prophet."

Yuan Chen turned his gaze to the Sem, who stood beside King Yuen, his expression filled with complex emotions.