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Chapter 75: Three Bastards
"Greetings, Lord."
Liu Haitao brought Lian Yun into a secret chamber before hurriedly leaving. As soon as Zhou Tong, Murong Ying, and Jiang Ao saw Lian Yun, they bowed deeply.
Now, the three had fully recognized Lian Yun as their leader, though they were somewhat worried that Lian Yun might look down on them.
However, Lian Yun glanced at the three and smiled, "Not bad, sit down."
All three were High-Level Monarchs. In three years, they had risen from ordinary Ghost Hunters at their peak to High-Level Monarchs, and their foundations were quite solid—this was indeed impressive.
"I dare not," Zhou Tong replied with a hint of displeasure in his tone.
He had always wanted to mold Lian Yun into an emperor. Being approachable was acceptable, but there needed to be a sense of authority; there should be a distinction between superior and subordinate, and such an egalitarian attitude was not appropriate.
Lian Yun felt a bit helpless; this guy really hadn’t changed at all.
Thus, Lian Yun could only let him be. He calmly asked, "What progress has been made in expanding our influence over the past three years?"
Zhou Tong and Murong Ying both nodded towards Jiang Ao.
Jiang Ao nodded in return and began to report, "Currently, our Cloud Organization has a million members, with one hundred thousand being formal members."
"According to the Lord's instructions before leaving, we have divided our forces into three main parts. The first is the Combat Division, composed entirely of formal members. It consists of five Ten Thousand People units, with members' strengths ranging from Elementary King to Intermediate Monarch, led by Liu Lao."
“Liu Lao?”
“Yes, it is indeed Liu Lao. He has broken through to Monarch,” Zhou Tong nodded.
Lian Yun nodded, her expression a mix of joy and concern. She was happy for Liu Lao’s advancement to Monarch, but considering that he had served both her and her mother for two generations, she felt conflicted. Given his age, if possible, Lian Yun truly hoped he could retire and enjoy a leisurely life.
However, that was something to consider later. She gestured to Jiang Ao with a nod, indicating him to continue.
“Apart from the Combat Department, there is the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Production Department. The Ministry of Science and Technology has a formal membership of Forty Thousand People and Outer Members totaling one hundred thousand. It is divided into two main parts: one focuses on researching ancient manufacturing techniques, while the other deals with modern technology, overseen by Murong Ying. The Production Department consists of ten thousand formal members and nine hundred thousand Outer Members, managed by subordinates.”
“The Production Department is relatively complex; it serves as both a reserve for the Combat Department and the Ministry of Science and Technology, as well as distributing various life skills, such as agriculture and construction.”
“The strength we have achieved today is mainly due to Miss Murong and Brother Jiang. My subordinates have not contributed much,” Zhou Tong remarked.
“Oh! Have you been out sightseeing with Master Pang?”
“Lord is wise!” the three responded in unison.
Lian Yun shook her head, not particularly concerned, but fell silent again.
She pondered over the forces built by the three.
With fifty thousand in the Combat Department and another fifty thousand intermediate to lower-tier Monarchs, this would be nothing more than a drizzle if placed in Yin Yang City. With Lian Yun’s current strength, she could easily wipe them out with a wave of her hand.
However, it cannot be denied that the three of them, within three years, managed to build a fighting force of fifty thousand from nothing, which is quite impressive.
The Ministry of Science and Technology has forty thousand members and one hundred thousand in the outer circle. This is to protect technology from being leaked; the main focus of the members is research, with each equipped with one or two assistants.
The Production Department appears to have only ten thousand formal members, but in Lian Yun's view, this Ten Thousand People likely consists entirely of elite-level individuals. Each member almost manages ninety Outer Members.
Of course, this is a rough estimate; it is very possible that one member oversees an entire company or a manufacturing factory. Alternatively, one could be an instructor training troops, selecting personnel for the Combat Department and the Ministry of Science and Technology from among the military members.
There are many possibilities, as seen in Jiang Ao's more complex situation, so not every detail is explained.
Overall, Lian Yun is quite satisfied with the current state of their forces.
Suddenly, Lian Yun felt a stirring in his heart and forced the three to sit around him on the ground. Just as Zhou Tong was about to express his anger, Lian Yun's serious expression prompted him to say, "I need to tell you something; this may affect our previous judgments."
Seeing Lian Yun's expression, although there was some anger in Zhou Tong's eyes, he held back and remained silent.
"I have seen my predecessor—the Ghost Body."
This seemingly incomprehensible statement left the three of them in shock.
With their intelligence, they instantly realized that Lian Yun's so-called predecessor referred to the previous owner of the Yin-Yang Stage—Emperor Yi. The term Ghost Body also carried much information; while their understanding might differ, they grasped Lian Yun's intent.
"What was his strength like?" Jiang Ao asked with a hint of trepidation.
Lian Yun raised a finger, pointing upward, symbolizing the lofty position of the Great Emperor.
Surprisingly, the three were not as shocked by this revelation.
Murong Ying asked, "So, does that mean Huaxia actually possesses the Three Great Emperors, and they are also Demon Emperors, comparable to those of the Demon Realm? If that's the case, then the Earth Formation that the Peerless Demon Master is preparing might not be intended to incite war."
"Yes, it’s possible that it’s meant to protect our people. After all, Demon Emperors are spirits, while we are flesh and blood. If war breaks out, even the Three Great Emperors cannot guarantee the safety of our people."
"It could also be a means to reclaim and restore the magnificent landscapes of Huaxia."
Lian Yun pointed at the three of them and then at himself, saying, "So now I find it hard to decipher the true intentions of the Peerless Demon Master."
Zhou Tong and the others felt a chill run down their spines again because they understood that Lian Yun was implying that Huaxia had four Great Emperors.
This was simply unbelievable.
Suddenly, as they felt both astonished and invigorated, they realized just how powerful their nation, the Huaxia Ethnicity, truly was.
However, they quickly reined in their emotions and fell into deep thought.
The confrontation between the Three Great Emperors and the Demon Realm's Three Ghost Emperors seemed reasonable enough for one emperor to protect their people. But why would the Peerless Demon Master go so far as to let Huaxia's blood flow like rivers to set up an Earth Formation?
For a moment, none of them could make sense of it.
However, the mindset of the three was no longer the same as it had been during the time of Fengdu. They seemed to have become more open and relaxed, without any signs of despair.
With the four great emperors handling the major issues, they only needed to adapt to the situation as it unfolded, or follow Lian Yun's lead without needing to overthink things.
Realizing this, Zhou Tong suddenly looked at Lian Yun with a somewhat mischievous expression, as if to say, "Don't ask us about this; figure it out yourself."
Lian Yun felt a bit speechless and thought to himself: You are national heroes and strategists; isn't it a bit unhelpful not to assist in resolving your own troubles?
Of course, Lian Yun kept these thoughts to himself. He simply nodded and asked, "Have you made any relevant plans for the development of Fengdu?"
"Uh..." The three of them looked somewhat bewildered.
Lian Yun was also puzzled and asked, "Then where have you established your main headquarters?"
"In Cloud Emperor City!" Murong Ying, the strikingly beautiful woman among them, displayed a hint of ignorance with a cute demeanor.
Lian Yun slapped his forehead and thought: These three idiots.
(End of Chapter)
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