Chapter 1138: Results of Supreme Conquest! Latest Intelligence on the Elf Empire!

Chapter 1138: Supreme Conquest Achieved! Latest Intelligence from the Elf Empire!

"Sure, it's possible."

"But seeing as we're old friends, I wouldn't recommend you go that route."

Bodhi Master shook his head, then spoke solemnly: "The shards of a Lord's innate talent are extremely valuable, and their uses extend far beyond what you currently understand."

"You may think that in a single battle, you can amass tens or even hundreds of billions of such shards—seemingly abundant."

"But in the future, these shards will be consumed carelessly and recklessly."

"I suggest you keep them."

"Your current strength is already sufficient—there's no need to add unnecessary enhancements."

"Even if I were to personally recommend a shard that directly boosts your combat power, it would offer you little actual benefit."

Zhou Zhou heard this and his brow furrowed.

"What is the purpose of the remaining shards of the Lord's innate essence?"

He asked.

"Tell you when you ascend to the rank of lower mid-divine."

"But it requires one formal inquiry to clarify."

"Alright!"

Zhou Zhou replied without hesitation.

It seemed the answer to this question held great value—enough to warrant a formal inquiry to resolve it.

After hearing Bodhi's words, He decided to abandon further advancement of the Lord's innate essence.

Then He resumed his cultivation.

Following the Lord God's requirement: "first ascend to the rank of state, then to the rank of divinity."

Now, as the Master of the Junior Empire, as long as His comprehension of the laws deepens, He can ascend directly to the upper-tier deity ranks.

He can feel that He is not far from the lower tier of the Mid-Level Deity.

Meanwhile.

Within the Praja Sun Imperial Palace,

Zhou Zhou's second avatar—Zhou Zheng—sat regally upon the throne, handling state affairs.

One by one, the virtual memoranda were swiftly reviewed and processed. In mere moments, more than half of them were resolved.

The attendants surrounding him could not help but marvel at this sight.

Though they had witnessed this scene countless times before,

It must be admitted that each time they saw it, they could not help but hold deep reverence for their sovereign.

Though he had only recently begun engaging in governance, his skill and mastery in managing state affairs surpassed that of the former Chancellor Zheng by a vast margin.

Even the Grand Chancellor himself has openly admitted, in words spoken directly to the throne, that in terms of efficiency, vision, or any other aspect, he is vastly inferior to the Emperor.

No wonder the Emperor of the Sun's Empire is so revered—truly, as if born a divine sovereign!

At that very moment,

A yellow-script Dao soldier guard rushed into the hall, speaking in a hushed tone:

"Your Majesty."

"The Grand Chancellor and the Commander of the Heavenly Map Corps request an audience."

"Allow them in."

Zhou Zheng spoke these words without lifting his eyes.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

The yellow-script Dao soldier bowed respectfully and then swiftly withdrew.

Very soon.

Zhen Yuanqi and Wu Tu entered, bowing respectfully:

"Zhen Yuanqi/Wu Tu, bowing to the Emperor!"

"What is it?"

Only then did Zhou Zheng lift his gaze to them.

"Emperor,"

Zhen Yuanqi spoke with due respect, "The number of new settlers, professionals, divine devotees, and true divine devotees joining our territory today has been tallied by Lady Wenyi."

"Please, the Emperor, review it."

And with that,

he activated his personal terminal, projecting the statistical chart before Zhou Zheng.

Have the results of supreme conquest been revealed?

As soon as Zhou Zheng thought of this, he immediately turned his gaze toward the past.

[New Population Statistics (Non-professionals, Professionals, Heroes, Deities, True Deities)]

[Non-professional Population: 125 million 693.5 billion 458 million 15,980 individuals!]

[Professional Population (Daily Life + Combat): 11 million 152.5 billion 788 million 15,200 individuals!]

[Heroes: 394,618 in total!]

[Deities (Lower, Mid, Upper): 66,390 in total!]

[True Deities: 5 sub-level True Deities, 3 mid-level True Deities, 2 upper-level True Deities!]

After reading it through, a smile spread across Zhou Zheng's face.

Thus, the total number of deities under His command now reaches 86,328!

The number of True Deities had also reached exactly two hundred!

Though vastly inferior to Oss's army, it was a quantum leap compared to what it once was.

"Leave one ten-thousand Deities and ten True Deities within the territory to join the Homeland Defense Corps, responsible for guarding the borders of the Prairial Empire."

"All other Deities shall be integrated into the army and join the main force in battle!"

Zhou Zheng paused only briefly before formulating his plan.

The territory was his paramount concern!

If he went forth to wage war and returned to find the territory suddenly lost—his status as Lord of the Lands gone—then no matter how many lands he conquered, it would be meaningless.

Therefore, it was essential to leave behind some elite forces to prevent the territory from being stolen.

The remaining Deities would naturally be absorbed into his army, to fight alongside him across the High Continent, and beyond into the myriad realms to come.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

Zhen Yuanqi spoke respectfully.

Zhou Zheng nodded.

"Your Majesty, among the newly joined subjects of the Empire, there are roughly one million combat and military specialty practitioners. Should we also include them within the outposts' combat forces?"

Zhen Yuanqi asked.

"No."

"All of them should be incorporated into the Homeland Defense Corps."

Zhou Zheng shook his head.

The Homeland Defense Corps was the weakest of His forces, and precisely these combat and military specialists were what it needed.

Moreover, He did not lack these one million additional combat specialists at the moment—so they would remain as the defensive strength of the territory.

"Going forward, any combat specialists among new subjects should be assigned to the Homeland Defense Corps unless they show exceptionally high potential."

"Also."

"Appointed Wu Xin as Deputy Commander of the Military Division, transferring him to the Territorial Defense Corps, where he shall serve as its official Commander."

Zhou Zheng paused, adding further remarks.

Wu Xin possessed an unwavering loyalty, extensive experience, and profound mastery of military formations and defensive strategies. Leaving him in charge of the Territorial Defense Corps to safeguard the realm's borders would bring him peace of mind, and Zhi Xin would feel secure in the responsibility.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Zeng Yuanqi bowed respectfully.

Within his heart, however, he could not help but exclaim in astonishment.

Wu Xin had been one of the earliest and most trusted confidants of the Emperor, commanding immense prestige within the military and boasting vast networks of influence.

Moreover, the Emperor had declared that new combat specialists from the civilian population would be recruited into the Territorial Defense Corps.

Together, these developments signaled that the Territorial Defense Corps would rise with unprecedented strength in the future.

"Right."

"Tomorrow, there should be even more outcasts, heroes, deities, and even true gods joining our domain."

"You have the regions prepare accordingly."

Zhou Zheng suddenly recalled this and said it.

Today, He had conquered three entire races and destroyed seven high-ranking Crimson Empires!

He had triggered the Supreme Conquest effect countless times.

Tomorrow, surely, more ordinary outcasts, professionals, heroes, deities, and true gods would come to join His domain.

"Yes, Your Majesty."

Zeng Yuanqi spoke respectfully.

Then He said nothing further, and silently withdrew.

Upon seeing this, Wu Tu stepped forward and said with reverence:

“Your Majesty.”

“There is new intelligence regarding Empress Alisal’s Elven Empire.”

“Speak.”

Zhou Zheng said.

“After the Battle of Mengyuan Post, Alisal’s Primordial Elven Empire led its grand army, advancing triumphantly deep into the territory of the Behemoth Divine Kingdom.”

“But just as they reached the legendary domain of the Red Maple Mountains, still over a million kilometers from the Behemoth Divine Capital—Dandaein—suddenly, over fifty billion hybrid Behemoths, more than a million pure-blood Behemoths, and ten true god-level Amethyst Behemoths emerged.”

“Upon their appearance, they immediately charged at Alisal’s army, slaying the Great Guardian of the Elven race in the midst of battle, and grievously wounding the Mother of Elves—Sijiesi—into a deep, unending slumber.”

“Then Alisal’s army was utterly routed, with over half of the hundred billion soldiers dead or wounded.”

“Currently, the Behemoth Divine Kingdom is pressing its advantage in pursuit, seemingly intent on completely annihilating the Primordial Elven Empire.”

"According to my estimation."

"If there's no external aid, the Primordial Elf Empire will be completely erased from the Supreme Continent within two days."

Zhou Zheng's eyes widened at this news.

Over a million pure-blooded gorillas?

And ten purple-crystal gorillas at the level of true gods?

Is the Gorilla Empire's foundation this deep?

Beyond doubt.

Just these over a million pure-blooded gorillas alone are equivalent to a hundred and fifty thousand pure-blooded dragons of the Dragon Clan.

Just as he was about to speak, he suddenly remembered something, his expression shifting slightly, and he asked in a low, serious tone:

"How is Natiya?"

Wu Tu remained silent for two seconds, then said, "The first-generation Blood Rocket Spirit—Nathia—perished during the Battle of Red Maple Mountains."

"According to my intelligence records, Nathia died to shield Elisar's retreat, being roasted to death by a Beastman deity radiating supreme blood-savage energy."

Zhou Zheng froze, hearing this.