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To be honest, Zhou Tong was still very regretful about Mu Shuai's departure. However, understanding Lian Yun's intentions, he chose to keep the Iron-Blooded Military Spirit, which prevented him from feeling too upset.
If Lian Yun had rejected this military spirit as well, Zhou Tong would have likely exploded in anger or left Lian Yun's side.
Since they were serving a common master, Yang Zai Xing naturally returned to the Yue Family Army, along with Zhao Jinlong, Zhao Jinhui, and the Twelve Fierce Warriors.
Afterward, Zhou Tong decided to disband the entire Yue Family Army to train the combat personnel within their ranks. He taught them techniques for physical training and skills for marching and fighting.
On the third day, Zhou Tong and the others had moved most of their resources to this location, while Murong Ying voluntarily returned to Cloud Emperor City.
A Sovereign can manage a Base City, which means that a city with a formation base can serve as a rear support for a King and a source of supplies. Although Ma Dongshan was loyal to Lian Yun, he had not yet been thoroughly tested. Additionally, since women have historically found it difficult to be accepted in the military, Murong Ying returned to Cloud Emperor City with a mindset of having given up a great deal.
She was there to manage the rear for Lian Yun.
To be honest, both Zhou Tong and Jiang Ao felt a mix of relief and regret regarding Murong Ying's departure.
The relief came from their recognition of Murong Ying's abilities, while the regret stemmed from knowing that her intelligence could easily rival theirs. It was indeed unfortunate that such a talented individual could not participate in this grand event and make a name for herself.
Initially, Zhou Tong thought that Zhang Haitao and Liu Lao would be very suitable candidates. However, Liu Lao had already followed the Lin Clan to Yin Yang City to guard the remains of the Parents of Lianyun. Although there were no suspicions of betrayal regarding Zhang Haitao, his abilities were primarily focused on identifying Spirits rather than managing an entire city.
Thus, with Murong Ying's decision made, both men had no choice but to agree.
However, Zhou Tong specifically approached Lian Yun and requested that when he became emperor in the future, he should make Murong Ying his empress.
Lian Yun was taken aback and retorted angrily, "Are you really trying to revert to ancient times? Do you want me to have Three Thousand in my harem?"
Zhou Tong responded earnestly, "Lord, your realm has reached the pinnacle of Monarch. In the future, having heirs will be your greatest challenge. If necessary, having three thousand in your harem is only natural."
"Then do I need some sort of Grand Eunuch too?" Lian Yun gritted his teeth and said fiercely. It was as if she were saying that if he dared suggest it, then he would be the only one suitable for that position.
Zhou Tong remained expressionless and replied, "If needed, indeed a Grand Eunuch must be appointed."
He even flashed a charming smile as if suggesting that appointing him as her Grand Eunuch wouldn't be out of the question; it all depended on whether she could handle it.
Lian Yun nearly broke down at this point; her head throbbed painfully. She waved her hand dismissively and said, "Let's not discuss this now. First help me consolidate our forces. Don't forget that there are still formidable armies at Peerless Demon Master’s place—Human Slaves at the level of Peerless Monarch or even higher. We currently do not have absolute confidence in victory."
"Hmph~~" Zhou Tong did not refute but left angrily.
By evening, nearly everyone had stopped their work. The human race mainly gathered within the city, while some of their personal Ghost Slaves were primarily outside the city.
After all, not all Ghost Slaves were completely loyal to their masters, and some Spirits, even if loyal to their masters, might not be willing to serve the Lian Yun faction if they were to gain physical bodies. Thus, placing all the spirits outside the city was a precautionary measure.
However, the Yue Family Army was not included in this arrangement; they were also stationed outside the city to unify all spirits, reorganizing and training them to prevent the possibility of rebellion or sudden riots.
At the same time, there were batches of Souls of Cattle and Horses within the city. These Souls were mostly ownerless or could not recognize their owners. However, if the Earth Formation allowed them to gain physical forms, there would be a possibility of taming them.
Thanks to early preparations, the one hundred thousand combat personnel recruited by Zhou Tong had undergone physical training. While they might not possess immense strength, controlling some living cattle and horses would not be a problem.
Thus, important members like Lian Yun and Zhou Tong ascended the city walls, waiting for midnight while observing the changes among the Spirits outside the city.
As soon as midnight struck, Earth Transformation occurred, heralding a new era.
"Fierce Commoner, based on the current realm, divide Stone Power. Commoners possess one stone of power; kings possess two to three stones; Monarchs possess four to five stones. Kings can seize others' Stone Power and also grant it to others."
"All Firearms and Electronic Communication Means are restricted. Thus begins the struggle for supremacy among heroes!"
"Miscalculation!" Zhou Tong felt a pang of regret. He had prepared extensively; for instance, he anticipated that Firearms would be unusable and thus stockpiled many cold weapons while also training some individuals in forging techniques.
However, he had not considered the issue of communication. For example, now he could not directly contact Cloud Emperor City, which was eight hundred miles away.
Yet now outside the city, the changes among the Spirits were even more noteworthy.
The ground trembled violently and loosened as soil crept up the legs of the Spirits, enveloping their entire bodies.
In just a few breaths, there were no Spirits left outside the city; instead, there were millions of Natives. The rapid transformation granted them skin color.
"Myth has it that Nuwa molded humans from clay. If these Million Earthlings truly gained flesh and blood..." Master Pang remarked with a hint of awe.
He himself had transformed into a Native; originally a Demon Emperor, his body now appeared more distinctively human at first glance.
Soon, a great commotion arose among the Million Earthlings. Some of the spirits might have had grudges from past lives, or perhaps they simply had no reason to join any faction.
In this chaotic world, while it was impossible to enter the Twelve Base Cities, one could still establish hidden homes in the wilderness.
To this end, Lian Yun had long since issued orders not to obstruct those who wished to leave.
At the beginning of this turmoil, An Nei took the lead, developing and growing stronger before turning outward.
The ten generals could support one person as their ruler, and since Lian Yun's Ghost Slaves were all Monarchs, there were about twenty generals. The Yue Family Army boasted around fifty Monarchs, allowing Lian Yun to almost immediately become a sovereign.
However, Lian Yun was not in a hurry. He allowed the people outside the city to enter first and then ensured stability within the city. By the next day, with the support of a hundred generals, he achieved the title of King and established the Cloud Nation.
He also received a notification from the Earth Formation: "Sovereign, if you gain over eighty percent prestige in a Base City, you can take control of that Base City."
With a prestige of ninety-eight in Cloud Emperor City, Lian Yun immediately gained control over it.
The control of Cloud Emperor City was somewhat similar to the power dynamics within Yin Yang City. Thus, Lian Yun promptly appointed Murong Ying as the acting city lord and allowed her to select other positions.
(End of Chapter)
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