Chapter 1252: Over 3000 Trillion Troops!

Chapter 1252: 3,000 Million Forces!

After some thought, Zhou Zhou decided to assign all these professionals and deities into the National Defense Corps, to safeguard the territorial boundaries of the Jiaoyang Empire.

As for the main combat forces, there was no immediate shortage of soldiers or deities—thus, no further recruitment of such personnel was needed at this time.

After all, the Jiaoyang Empire remained the core foundation. If that foundation were compromised, no matter how many glorious victories it achieved abroad, they would be rendered meaningless.

In the coming days, Zhou Zhou and Zhou Sheng simultaneously delved into the Master's Law within the Palace of Cyclic Enlightenment. Zhou Zhou focused on comprehending the Law itself, while Zhou Sheng specialized in studying the techniques derived from the Master's Law. Together, their efforts multiplied efficiency!

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The next day.

Four in the morning.

Within the Palace of Cyclic Rebirth.

Zhou Zhou opened his eyes, and before him stood the Monument of All Phenomena.

He exchanged a glance with Zhou Sheng, who had also just awakened beside him, then offered a subtle smile.

"This Monument of All Phenomena truly has a remarkable effect," said Zhou Sheng.

"Indeed," nodded Zhou Zhou, deeply convinced, "it's almost equivalent to a miniature Supreme Domain."

It was within a Supreme Domain, through the awe-inspiring downpour of laws, that he had ascended to divinity, established his divine realm, and finally grasped his second Master Law Technique—the Technique of Universal Laws and Stars.

To now describe the Monument of All Phenomena as a miniature Supreme Domain reveals just how profoundly it aids in comprehending the nature of laws.

"I already feel the presence of my third Master Law Technique."

"At most three days."

"I'll master the Third Lord's Technique within that time."

Zhou Sheng said.

Zhou Zhou nodded.

Then they exchanged a few more words before Zhou Sheng stood up and headed off to the army, while Zhou Zhou immediately went to the Pasture Valley. There, from Wu Xin—who had just concluded his campaign within the Crimson Nest—he obtained the troop recruitment documents and battle spoils from the Nest's monsters.

Then, together with Wu Xin, they split their paths and arrived at the Summoning Gate. Spending 100 mid-tier divine upper-tier crystals, they summoned 512 trillion new soldiers. Then, spending another 100 mid-tier divine upper-tier crystals, they summoned today's new citizens—totaling 30,134,652 new citizens!

Among them were 11 mid-tier divine upper-tier deities, five lower-tier divine deities, and one upper-tier divine upper-tier deity!

As always, Zhou Zhou integrated all the professionals and deities summoned through the Summoning Gate into the Homeland Defense Corps.

Then, Zhou Zhou summoned once again the original 600 million 6666 million 6666 pure-blooded dragon clans from the First Dragon's Deep.

Alas, the legendary dragon clan still failed to appear.

But Zhou Zhou had grown accustomed to it, utterly indifferent.

It was best if they came.

If they didn’t, His domain would still not lack one pure-blooded dragon lineage.

"Adding in the soldiers who transitioned to warrior status from Wu Xin’s side, my current total forces now stand at 3888 zettabytes 8375 billion 9569 million 1689 individuals, 364 million 1350 divine beings, and 1944 true gods!"

"In just three or four days more, my troops will surpass one zettabyte!"

"Even the Red Army led by the former Os, which invaded the Supreme Continent, would fall short in sheer numbers compared to mine!"

Zhou Zhou’s eyes gleamed.

Though currently in terms of divine and true god count, His forces still lagged behind Os’s original army,

at least in sheer numbers, He now held a clear advantage over his former rival.

Standing still, he let the surge of emotion ripple through him for a moment, then calmed himself before heading toward the Lord’s Marketplace.

When he arrived at the Lord's Marketplace, Zhou Chengmin was sipping tea at the door. Upon seeing Zhou Zhou, he rose slowly, smiling warmly and said, "Your Majesty, honored to meet you."

"What goods do you have today?"

"Won't it be another batch of items I don't find appealing, like before?"

Zhou Zhou remarked.

The goods from the previous days had left him with hardly any desire to purchase.

"Your Majesty, it's not that our offerings are lacking—rather, your current discernment is too refined."

Zhou Chengmin chuckled bitterly.

Zhou Zhou bowed slightly.

Seeing this, Zhou Chengmin reluctantly pulled the goods from beneath the counter and opened them one by one.

Zhou Zhou glanced at them.

Then He saw two Books of the Divine Spirits, both of which could be used by others.

The first Book of the Divine Spirits belonged to the former monstrous demon emperor—Kido Talis—of the Supreme Deity rank.

The second Book of the Divine Spirits belonged to the true deity of the Ogrin God-king—Koril.

As for the third item, it was the bloodline of the monstrous demon emperor, also of Supreme Deity rank.

After reading them through, He shook his head.

To be frank, these three items were already among the most elite.

Yet Zhou Zhou still found them tasteless, regrettable to discard.

Most importantly, among these three, two of them He already possessed.

Well, well, at least he could bestow them upon his subordinates—no real loss.

Zhou Zhou comforted himself in his heart.

"How much for these three items?"

Zhou Zhou asked.

"The Divine Scripture of the Former Tyrant King of the Abnormal Demon, Kido Tali, a Supreme Divine Rank entity—worth 20 Supreme Divine Rank Divine Crystals."

"The Divine Scripture of the True God Rank Titan Lord, Colir—worth 10 True God Rank Divine Crystals."

"The Bloodline of the Supreme Divine Rank Abnormal Demon King—worth 10 Supreme Divine Rank Divine Crystals."

Zhou Chengmin spoke the truth.

Zhou Zhou nodded, then produced 20 Supreme Divine Rank Divine Crystals and 10 True God Rank Divine Crystals to purchase the three items, and immediately tossed them into the Military Merit Exchange System.

"Bye."

Zhou Zhou waved to Zhou Chengmin and turned to leave.

"How I miss the days when the Emperor was still in power."

Zhou Chengmin watched Zhou Zhou's back, his heart filled with quiet reflection, then wandered back into the store to continue playing games.

Meanwhile.

Ido-kok led four God Lords of the God Realm—Bamula and others—on a tour of the entire Jiaoyang Imperial Capital.

The task of subduing the entire High Continent's monster and demon race could not be rushed. Thus, they did not hasten to act immediately, but instead decided to first observe the nature of the Emperor's realm.

After a while,

these four true God Lords of the monster and demon race had explored half of the Jiaoyang Imperial Capital.

"The High Continent has long spoken of Jiaoyang as a land of peace and harmony," said Bamula, his voice tinged with wonder. "I didn't believe it at first—how could there be any true peace in the multiverse? But now, I believe it."

"It truly is a land of peace," said Red, the Monster God Lord, twitching his nose. "We've wandered through half of Jiaoyang, and I've barely detected a single trace of negative energy. Even in the peace realms I've seen before, negative energies linger deep within the hearts of living beings. But here, in the Emperor's capital, negative energy is almost nonexistent."

"I don't want to stay here anymore," muttered Pigu Meng, the Monster God Lord, frowning. "I feel as though my own strength and realm are slowly diminishing if I remain in this place any longer."

"In the hearts of every being in this place, there pulses an unshakable hope for the future, a radiant beauty woven into the very fabric of existence. Even if we unleash our negative energy techniques, I suspect we would scarcely draw forth a single trace of such energy."

"Impossible!"

"Absolutely impossible!"

Kidoek also felt this sentiment.

Such a land—no matter how it might appear to the monstrous, magical race—would not tempt them to invade. For it is simply too costly, too futile, and possibly even self-destructive.

"This place... is peaceful and contented, as if it were not born of mere living creatures."

Red mused, "It resembles the heavenly realms described in divine religious legends."

"But those heavens," he continued, "only allow existence for the pure-hearted devotees. That is why they appear so blessed."

"Yet the beings living here are ordinary, unremarkable souls."

"This place is just like the divine kingdom upon the earth."

"Unbelievable!"

"Perhaps it has something to do with war." Palmar pondered. "Because of the wars beyond, the people living here understand how hard it is to maintain their existence, and thus they treasure the peace and happiness they now enjoy even more."

"When things are contrasted, beings come to realize the true value of certain things."

The other strange demonic god lords nodded in agreement.

"Let's go, let's go—this place isn't suitable for long stays."

"From now on, we'll have to apply to the Emperor if we want to remain within our own divine realms. Otherwise, staying here for too long might one day result in our complete disappearance."

"This place is absolutely terrifying!"

The several strange demonic god lords cursed and stormed away.