“Form your own teams. Thirty people, go to the forest outside and cut down trees to collect timber.”
“Fifty people, go to the riverbank and gather stones.”
“Ten people, go reclaim farmland.”
“Another fifteen people, reinforce the fences around the territory.”
“Send out another ten elite warriors to scout the terrain, resource fields, and distribution of forces around the territory…”
Yang Ming was full of ideas and assigned every warrior a task.
“Yes, lord.” The warriors spoke respectfully.
The warriors began bustling about, venturing out to explore and loyally completing the tasks Yang Ming had assigned them.
Taking advantage of his rare free time, Yang Ming opened the Huaxia-exclusive 【chat channel】 to see what everyone else was discussing.
The chat channel was very active, with many people enthusiastically speaking:
“Brothers, did all of you arrive safely at your own Territories?”
“I’m so unlucky. I arrived in the hills, and a demon tiger is lurking near my territory. Its combat power is as high as 71, so I don’t even dare venture out to gather resources now. What should I do? Waiting online—this is urgent.”
“I’m unlucky too. I was teleported to a desert, and even getting water is a problem.”
“Brother above, my territory is built beside a river. Do you need water? I’ll give you some for free.”
“Really? Thank you so much, brother. Shall we add each other as friends? Nice to meet you.”
“No need to thank me; it’s only right. We’re all Huaxia fellow countrymen. Added—don’t let me down.”
“Sigh, I only Awakened an F-grade talent. Looks like I can only serve as cannon fodder on the Myriad Races Battlefield.”
“My luck is pretty good. I Awakened a C-grade talent, so I can still protect myself for now.”
“I wonder if any big shot among this batch of new lords can awaken an A-grade talent?”
“An A-grade talent? That’s difficult… As far as I know, no more than thirty people across the entire Blue Star can awaken an A-grade talent.”
“All right, everyone, don’t lose heart. Hurry up and develop. The hopes of all Huaxia are resting on us now. Let’s work hard.”
“Exactly. Everyone, put in more effort and strive to develop a king-level territory within a month. Only then can we save Huaxia.”
“Well said. If you have any information, I suggest sharing it with everyone. After all, this chat channel belongs exclusively to the Huaxia region.”
“Agreed.”
“This young master approves.”
“Same here!”
Seeing how united everyone was, a smile unconsciously rose to the corners of Yang Ming’s mouth. He typed the words “Agreed” and sent them.
…
“Reporting, lord!”
At that moment, an injured scout came before Yang Ming to report the situation.
“What is it?” Yang Ming asked.
“We have finished scouting all the terrain within three kilometers of the territory,” the injured scout said.
“Tell me about it.” Yang Ming immediately became attentive.
In the perilous Myriad Races Battlefield, terrain intelligence was extremely important.
Only by thoroughly understanding the terrain could one seize the initiative and strike first.
“South of the territory, we discovered a wolf den inhabited by approximately twenty Fine-Grade demon Wolves; to the west, there is a Level One mining area rich in mineral resources; to the east, we discovered a territory belonging to a Dongying Person; and there is nothing to the north.”
The scout recounted every detail of the intelligence he had gathered to Yang Ming.
There was a demon wolf lair to the south, mineral resources to the west, a territory belonging to a Dongying Person to the east, and nothing but wasteland to the north.
“Dongying people…” Yang Ming muttered, and his gaze gradually sharpened.
At present, Dongying and Huaxia were in a hostile state internationally, with the two sides as incompatible as fire and water.
Moreover, one of Huaxia’s king-level Territories had been lost because the dongying people had launched a sneak attack from behind.
“Once the newcomer protection period ends, I have to pull out this poisonous thorn immediately,” Yang Ming thought.
Three days later, even if Yang Ming did not make a move, that nearby Dongying Person would most likely attack.
Therefore, Yang Ming had to strike first!
“During these three days, I have to prioritize developing my military strength. After eliminating that nearby Dongying Person, I’ll focus on building up the territory.”
Having made up his mind, Yang Ming’s eyes brightened considerably. He lowered his head and spoke to the scout kneeling on the ground:
“You did well. Go down and rest.”
“Yes.” The wounded scout withdrew.
Before long, the other warriors also came one after another to report their work progress to Yang Ming.
“Reporting, lord, 1,080 units of timber have been successfully cut.”
“Reporting, lord, 708 stones have been polished.”
“Reporting, lord, the farmland has been completely reclaimed and is ready for planting crops at any time.”
…
Yang Ming counted the resources the warriors had gathered and was pleasantly surprised to discover that they were already sufficient to upgrade the territory from beginner grade to intermediate grade.
Beginner territory upgrade requirements:
Timber （1080/1000）;
Stone （708/700）.
“System, I want to upgrade the territory immediately!” Yang Ming issued the command impatiently.
The system responded almost instantly:
【Upgrading. Cooldown: five minutes.】
…
Meanwhile, in the real world.
Huaxia Nation, imperial capital.
In the secret conference room of the highest-level leaders.
“How is the situation in the war zone of the Myriad Races Battlefield?”
“Very bad. That son of a bitch from the United States led the allied forces of the Dongying Nation, South Han Nation, Sunless Country, and thirty-five other nations to surround all our Huaxia Territories.”
“Our Huaxia Lords have united and resisted to the death, but they can barely hold on to the last four king-tier territories.”
Inside the conference room, the Huaxia leaders were all filled with righteous indignation.
The current situation was extremely unfavorable for Huaxia. If the number of king-level Territories could not be expanded to five within a month, Huaxia would be erased.
By then, the nation would be destroyed, its people scattered, and its lands shattered!
“Silence.”
At that moment, the stern-faced old man seated in the highest position spoke.
The instant he opened his mouth, the entire room fell silent.
“How are the negotiations with the United States progressing?” the old man asked.
“The negotiations are going very poorly. The representative of the United States said that they would agree to withdraw their troops only if we ceded seven coastal provinces and handed over the lord God’s Staff.”
The lord God’s Staff was a perfect-grade item. In this era when everyone was a lord, the divine staff was the foundation upon which Huaxia had established its nation!
“Cede territory? What utter bullshit!” A general whose insignia bore five-star immediately flew into a rage.
The others also raised their hands and voiced their agreement:
“Commander-in-chief, we absolutely cannot agree. Handing over the divine staff would be equivalent to handing over the nation’s power over life and death. When that time comes, we could only let the dogs butcher us.”
“Only by fighting can we perhaps preserve the nation’s peace.”
“Then let’s fight! At worst, we Burn the Boats. When has our vast and mighty Huaxia ever feared tigers, leopards, or wolves?”
“The United States is massacring us, and the Dongying Nation wants to join in as well. Then let’s fight!”
All the Huaxia leaders felt an inexpressible fury rising in their chests and were filled with righteous indignation.
“Everyone, please remain calm!”
“We have not yet reached the end of the road. As long as this batch of new lords can establish a new king-level territory, we will still have hope of Turning the Tables.”
The old man seated at the highest position was exceptionally composed as he slowly spoke:
“Victory or defeat rests on this one effort. Everyone, think of every possible method and fully support this batch of new lords.”
…
Myriad Races Battlefield, Blue Star Domain novice zone.
Yang Ming was anxiously waiting for the territory upgrade.
Although upgrading the territory from beginner grade to intermediate grade required only five minutes, he felt that every second passed like a year.
That was because, according to the system’s rules, new lords who completed their territory upgrade on the first day would receive an additional reward: a generous survival gift package.
【Ding-dong!】
【Respected Lord Yang Ming, your territory has completed its upgrade.】
A layer of pale golden light appeared within Yang Ming’s territory.
The territory, which had originally covered only two hundred thousand square meters, instantly expanded to one million square meters.
Wooden stake fences rose from the ground.
The lord’s Manor was also upgraded from a wooden hut into a brick house.
【Your territory has been upgraded to an intermediate territory, unlocking more privileges. You can build a blacksmith shop, Research Institute, tavern, Teaching Office, Brothel…】
【You have obtained three soldier enhancement talismans.】
【You completed the territory upgrade on the first day and received an additional reward: one Golden Resource Chest.】
A treasure chest made entirely of pure gold descended from the sky and landed in Yang Ming’s hands.
“My luck is this good? I actually got a Golden Resource Chest?”
Yang Ming was overjoyed.
However, Yang Ming did not open it immediately. Instead, he decided to use the other reward first: a Soldier Enhancement Talisman.
The Soldier Enhancement Talisman could greatly strengthen a warrior’s power.
“You, come here.” Yang Ming swept his gaze across the territory and ultimately selected the strongest warrior.
Yang Ming decided to cultivate a junior general from among this group of warriors.
No matter how numerous the warriors were, without a general to command them, they would be leaderless and nothing more than scattered sand.
“I pay my respects to you, lord!” The strongest warrior knelt before Yang Ming.
“What is your name?” Yang Ming asked him.
“I… have no name. I lost my homeland, and I also lost my own name,” he replied.
“Since that is the case, I’ll give you a new name. From now on, you will be called Chen Jian.”
“Thank you, lord.”
Yang Ming gave him one of the enhancement talismans. “Take it and absorb its power.”
Chen Jian accepted the Enhancement Talisman and pressed it against his body.
In an instant, light flared. Chen Jian successfully strengthened himself, and his attributes increased dramatically.
【Name】: Chen Jian.
【Combat power】: 75.
【Potential】: Two-Star （fine grade）
【Loyalty】: 90.
【Talent】: Strike While the Iron Is Hot （D-grade talent. It can strengthen the army Under One’s Command for one minute, increasing movement speed by 20%, attack power by 10%, and defense power by 10%…）
Yang Ming was overjoyed. He had not expected Chen Jian to awaken a talent as well. He was truly a rare and excellent prospect who appeared only once in a hundred! From now on, he had to focus on cultivating him!
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（Quality tier: Common < Fine < Excellent < Rare < perfect < Epic < Legendary < monarch < Mythical…）</p>✦✦✦