Chapter 397

"Today is a day worthy of being recorded in history. From this day onward, the republican system has appeared for the first time in the history of world civilization. This is a magnificent beginning..."

Invisible and floating in the sky, Sui Xiong listened as Philex solemnly read her speech from the high platform below, announcing the official founding of the Northwest Republic. He could not help but smile faintly.

"You really have done something extraordinary!" Veye said with a grin, pouring him a cup of wine. "I visited several very old gods and discussed this system of yours with them. Most of them felt that, at first glance, it seemed wildly unorthodox, but upon careful consideration, it had considerable merit. Many gods now believe that you probably aren't just fooling around—you've truly advanced the progress of civilization."

"Huh?! They changed their minds that quickly?" Sui Xiong was somewhat surprised. Although he believed that a republic would certainly be far more advanced than an aristocratic feudal system, he had estimated that it would take at least several decades, perhaps even a century, for the Northwest Republic to prosper and flourish, displaying vigorous vitality and boundless energy before the facts could convince the gods.

Yet, as it turned out, there truly were many wise figures among the gods. Through silent deduction and thought alone, they had seen the advantages of a republican system.

"What else did they say?" Sui Xiong asked curiously.

"They said far too much to repeat it all... I'll choose a few representative views. Lord of Glory believes that although your approach temporarily damages society's hierarchy of classes, it can establish a class system that is more efficient, more dynamic, and better able to inspire people's initiative. So He is very much looking forward to seeing what the Northwest