Resistance? Negotiation?
Are you kidding me!
That guy can wipe out millions of troops with a flick of his wrist, and killing Peerless Douluo is as easy as crushing an insect. Negotiate with him? Are you asking for trouble?
Thus, with the almost fawning cooperation of the Sun Moon Empire, the originally complex cross-continental political integration was completed in just a few months.
As for the old forces native to the Douluo Continent —the various sects, noble families, provincial governors...
They are indeed beneficiaries of the existing system. In the past, if they were asked to relinquish their power and implement some kind of "industry councilor system" to be on equal footing with those commoners, they would definitely outwardly comply but inwardly resist, or even secretly sabotage them.
But this time, things went surprisingly smoothly.
It went so smoothly that even Ning Fengzhi found it somewhat amusing.
In the early stages of the reform, Ning Fengzhi only briefly mentioned, while vigorously promoting the new policies, "This is that person's intention. Moreover, that person dislikes idle talk and even less so, negotiation."
With just this one sentence, those nobles who had originally wanted to bargain instantly became more docile than sheep.
They were well aware of Xuan Ming's style of doing things.
Those who obey me will prosper, those who oppose me will perish.
In his dictionary, there is no such word as "compromise." You either accept everything, or you're doomed. And you only get one chance.
No one dared to gamble on whether Xuan Ming would show mercy.
Because history has proven with countless drops of blood that he will not.
So, throughout the year, everyone was frantically "cooperating".
Xuan Ming's envisioned "industry representative system" was quickly implemented. Representatives from various industries, Blacksmith Association, the Physicians' Guild, the Merchants' Guild, and the Soul Master Alliance, were elected, entered the Federation Parliament, and gained a voice.
While the old nobles and sects lost absolute control over their territories, they were compensated with a number of "privileged seats".
In the past, they would have jumped up and down, yelling, "Is this all the benefit you're giving us? Are you trying to fob us off like Delia?"
But now, they hold onto these "privileged seats" with gratitude, some even weeping.
Because in their view, this small amount of benefit is completely unimportant.
The important thing is—they survived!
They weren't purged! They weren't casually wiped out by that Death God!
Under this absolute suppression of violence, human greed was firmly crushed underfoot by the instinct for survival.
Everyone understands one thing: only by surviving can one have the right to talk about the future.
If you offend that "Heaven" for such a petty gain, it could be a true catastrophe.
"Well done."
Xuan Ming's gaze swept over the group of trembling dignitaries before him, finally settling on Ning Fengzhi, where he nodded slightly.
"It seems you all cherish this opportunity."
Upon hearing this casual praise, many of the elderly nobles present nearly collapsed to the ground, their legs buckling.
That wasn't a compliment; it was a pardon from the Death God Reaper!
" Ning Fengzhi," Xuan Ming said.
"Your subordinate is here." Ning Fengzhi forward, his expression respectful and composed. Now that he possessed the body of Divine Officer, his demeanor had become even more transcendent.
"Now that the framework is in place, let's move on to the final step."
Xuan Ming looked up at the sky, then pointed to Qian Renxue and Bo Saixi beside him.
"Announce it to the world."
" The Douluo Federation is established effective immediately."
"In this world, there are no other gods. Only—Heaven."
" Angel God rule over the sky and light, patrolling on behalf of Heaven; Sea God rule over the ocean and storms, protecting all living beings."
"All laws and all order are the will of God."
"Those who defy federal law are defying God."
Xuan Ming's voice wasn't loud, but with the blessing of Divine Power, it instantly spread to every corner of Douluo Star. Whether it was the icy plains of the Far North, the deep seabed, or the bustling capital, all living beings heard this unquestionable divine decree at this moment.
Ning Fengzhi a deep breath, turned to face everyone, and shouted loudly:
"I will obey the will of Heaven!"
At his shout, tens of thousands of people in the square knelt down in unison, followed by the entire Spirit City, then the entire Douluo Continent, and then the entire Sun Moon Continent...
At that moment, countless Power of Faith converged like rivers flowing into the sea.
Xuan Ming stood on the high platform, feeling the immense mental power. He didn't need this power to improve his cultivation, but he needed it to anchor the rules of this world.
He glanced at Qian Renxue and Bo Saixi beside him.
Qian Renxue curled her lips, seemingly disdainful of this "pretending to be a god," but her body still honestly released a dazzling golden light. The sacred phantom of the Six-Winged Angel blotted out the sky, allowing all living beings on the land to feel its warmth and majesty.
Bo Saixi smiled slightly and tapped his scepter lightly. The sea instantly calmed down, and billions of Sea Soul Beast roared in unison. Blue divine light and golden holy light converged in the sky, ultimately guarding the unseen will of "Heaven" in the center.
On this day, the Douluo Federation was officially established.
On this day, mortals finally understood a truth:
Interests can be fought for, and power can be passed on.
But the "sky" above our heads can never be defied.
Chapter 495 The Divine Realm Conference
Nine-colored divine light pierced through the void, and when Xuan Ming's figure reappeared in the Divine Realm Core, the aura unique to the Supreme God instantly shook the entire Divine Realm.
Having resolved the troubles of Douluo Star, this "private territory," Xuan Ming didn't pause for a moment and stepped directly into the council hall of the God Realm Committee.
The main hall was no longer the desolate place it once was.
To adapt to the new landscape of the Divine Realm where all the gods gather, this hall, symbolizing supreme power, has been expanded several times over.
Above the dome, the Milky Way hangs upside down, Divine Power flows; below the ground, clouds and mist swirl, like a fairyland.
In the center of the main hall was a huge round table.
Xuan Ming sat down naturally in the main seat, which symbolized the core. He looked languid, resting his chin on one hand, and calmly surveyed the entire room.
On his left and right sat the six current leaders of the Divine Realm.
Bibi Dong, clad in dark red Asura God Armor, and Gu Yuena, the Dragon God with silver hair, purple eyes, and a noble air, are his "own people."
Below them are the God of Destruction, clad in purple robes and Destruction an aura of destruction, and the Goddess of Life, dressed in a green dress and possessing a gentle and captivating beauty.
On the outermost edge are the leaders of the previous generation of the Divine Realm, the Godess of Kindness and the God of Evil.
Around the round table, dozens of high-backed chairs were arranged in a circle, and seated on them were the new God King and the most powerful first -First-Level God.
Qian Renxue, Bo Saixi, Ice Dragon King, Fire Dragon King, Xiao Wu, Hu Liena, Di Tian, Demon Empress, Ice Empress, Snow Empress...
A lineup of double-digit God King —such a lineup would have been unimaginably luxurious in the past Divine Realm.
"Now that everyone's here, let's begin."
Xuan Ming tapped his fingers lightly on the table, not intending to launch into a long speech, but simply setting the tone, "The main reason I've called everyone here today is to establish the operating rules of the new Divine Realm. You discuss it, and I'm listening."
After saying that, he really shut his mouth and closed his eyes slightly, giving off an air of "I'm just here to set the tone, you can do whatever you want."
Seeing this, the God of Destruction, sitting in the first seat on the left, spoke first.
The God King, who had always been ambitious and energetic, now had a gleam of excitement in his eyes.
" Xuan Ming, with your return and the upgrade of the Divine Realm Core, our Divine Realm has ushered in an unprecedented expansion."
"But this is just the beginning. Based on my understanding and my own Life experience, simple expansion is not a long-term solution. We need to build a larger, more stable system."
Therefore, I propose launching the " Great God Realm Plan.
The God of Destruction waved his hand, projecting a massive star map into the sky. "We will use the Douluo God Realm as our core, leveraging the power of the central hub to actively connect with and integrate those unclaimed or lower-level Divine Realm in the surrounding universes. We will open up the energy channels of multiple Divine Realm, forming a closed-loop energy circulation system."
"Once the Great God Realm is completed, the stability of the Divine Realm will increase more than tenfold! It will not only be able to accommodate more deities, but it can even withstand unknown spacetime turbulence from the depths of the universe!"
Upon hearing this suggestion, the First-Level God present all nodded in agreement, their eyes filled with longing.
Who wouldn't want their home to be stronger and safer?
"I have no objection to the establishment of the Great God Realm."
At this moment, the Godess of Kindness, sitting opposite, spoke.
"However, Xuan Ming, with greater power comes greater responsibility. As the Divine Realm expands, the mortal planes under our jurisdiction will also increase."
Regarding the relationship between the Divine Realm and the mortal realm, I believe we should still follow the ancient system.
The Godess of Kindness looked at the crowd and said solemnly, "Gods possess world-destroying power. If they intervene in mortal conflicts, it will inevitably lead to widespread suffering. Therefore, I propose that the ironclad rule of gods not interfering in the mortal realm be retained. The Divine Realm is only responsible for supervising the normal operation of the planes. Unless a major crisis threatens the survival of a plane, no god may descend to the mortal realm without authorization, much less perform miracles before mortals and interfere with the progress of civilization."
The God of Evil nodded, looking at Xuan Ming and saying, "That's right. Mortals have their own destinies, and civilizations have their own laws of development. If gods interfere arbitrarily, it will only disrupt the balance and even breed dependency and laziness. Maintaining distance is both a protection for mortals and a way to uphold the dignity of the Godhead."
The views of these two veteran God King represent the traditional wisdom of the Divine Realm over countless years.
That is -- governing by non-action.
Throughout the long past, the Divine Realm has always played the role of a high and mighty observer.
They observe the rise and fall of the lower realms with detached indifference, only intervening when major calamities occur, such as the Dragon God Rebellion or the invasion of the Abyss Plane.
Upon hearing this, Bibi Dong and Gu Yuena exchanged a glance but did not immediately express their opinions.
Although they were the new God King, they understood that their concerns about Kindness and Evil were not unfounded.
The power of the gods is indeed too great. If left unchecked, a sneeze from a grumpy god could wipe out an entire kingdom.
A moment of silence fell over the room.
It seems everyone has tacitly accepted this suggestion, after all, it's a "traditional method" passed down for countless years.
Just then...
"Oh..."
A soft laugh abruptly broke the silence of the hall.
All eyes immediately turned to the person in the main seat.
Xuan Ming, who had been resting with his eyes closed, slowly opened them.
"Outdated."
Xuan Ming uttered three words calmly.
The Godess of Kindness and the God of Evil were taken aback, then frowned.
" Xuan Ming, are you saying... something is outdated?" the Godess of Kindness asked.
"I'm saying, your theory of separating the divine from the mortal and governing by doing nothing is outdated."
Xuan Ming sat up straight, his languid demeanor instantly vanishing.
"Why did you establish this rule in the past? To put it nicely, it was to protect mortals; to put it bluntly, it was because the mortal realm was too fragile in the past!"
"In the past, even reaching level 100 and becoming a god was difficult in the Douluo Continent. The dimensional barriers were as thin as paper; gods could easily tear a hole in the sky with just a little effort. Under those circumstances, of course you wouldn't dare descend to the mortal realm, nor would you dare interfere."
But what about now?
Xuan Ming pointed to the ground, "Once the Great God Realm Plan is launched, the energy levels of all subordinate planes will leap forward. Just like Douluo Star now, with a thousand years of accumulation, it can evolve into Demigod Star, or even God Star. Mortals can also cultivate to become Demigod, or even condense their own Godhead."
"Once the power system in the mortal realm is elevated, the fear that Divine Power will overwhelm and cause the collapse of order will be completely dispelled."
At this point, Xuan Ming paused, his gaze sweeping over all the deities present.
"Moreover, there is an even more practical problem."
"Don't you guys... find it boring?"
The gods were taken aback. "Boring?"
"That's right, it's just boring," Xuan Ming said calmly.
"Gods possess eternal Life. In the past, besides cultivating, you just idled away your time. Apart from the few officials in charge of the God Realm Committee who had some official business to handle each day, what were the rest of you —First-Level God, Second-Level God, Third-Level God...—doing every day?"