In the light and shadow, Jiang Yu was already wearing a yellow robe, causing murmurs to arise; those who saw him couldn’t help but step back slightly.
The flow of time in the two worlds was different.
In the imperial capital at this moment, it was already the third day’s dawn.
Although the Tianren trial was important, state affairs still needed to be handled. Emperor Jingtai had been busy until deep night yesterday, and upon waking up, he found himself asleep in the study room.
Outside the study, the purple-clothed eunuch heard the emperor’s movements and quickly handed over a hot towel for his face:
“The emperor has woken.”
“How is it going in the Map of the Rivers and Mountains.” Emperor Jingtai asked through the towel as he washed his face.
He had always sent people to take turns watching the Map of the Rivers and Mountains, reporting any unusual activities immediately.
“The crown prince followed your teachings and also promoted the might of our Da Yu in the Tianren City, clearly showing that His Highness cares about the state.” The purple-clothed eunuch said with his head bowed.
“How did he promote it?”
Emperor Jingtai filtered through the flattering words.
“His Highness has already discussed with other members of the Tianren race to establish an emperorship.”
The purple-clothed eunuch coughed lightly: “He wants to create a new Da Yu!”
Emperor Jingtai: “?”
He stood up and walked out of the study room with the purple-clothed eunuch, looking up to see the Map of the Rivers and Mountains.
…
At the same time, Jiang Yu stood in the great hall of the Tianren race, wearing a yellow robe:
“From now on, there will be no leader in the Tianren race, only an emperor! The strongest person within the clan will serve as the emperor, and the Divine Sword will be the symbol of the emperor.”
From the tone of Jiang Yu, one could tell he was unable to hide his excitement and his vision for the future.
“What is the difference between an emperor and a leader then?”
Some of the Tianren people were merely blue in their innate abilities and thus not qualified to participate in discussions, so they did not understand.
The Tianren City had never seen an emperor before, and no one knew what it was like.
“A leader only manages the Tianren race’s affairs, while an emperor is the common ruler of the Tianren City. One must care for the three cities. If anyone wishes, they can compete with me. We can first have a dual-empire competition.”
Jiang Yu appeared very generous and selfless.
“Caring for the three cities? Doesn’t that mean you also need to manage the mortals in the Human City?”
“Forget it, forget it, being an emperor is too tiring. I don’t want to be one.”
“Since Jiang Yu has a strategic vision, let the capable bear more responsibilities. This heavy burden, I think, should still be borne by you.”
The Tianren people all shook their heads, having come to listen to Jiang Yu.
To them, whether Jiang Yu would additionally manage the Underground City and the Human City made no difference. Such reforms would only make Jiang Yu’s burden heavier.
They felt that Jiang Yu was indeed strange.
“Emperor Jiang, the Underground City says that as long as the strongest person from the Underground City is subdued and made to follow our orders, it won’t be difficult. What about the Human City?”
“Yes, the Human City is vast, without a clear leader, composed of scattered small villages. Although they respect the Tianren race, they may not submit.”
“Even if they submit, how should we manage them?”
Most of the Tianren people focused on themselves.
Initially, they chose a leader hoping someone capable would handle all matters, leaving them free and easy.
Moreover, the methods Jiang Yu proposed were indeed beneficial for their resistance against natural disasters.
“We can let the people of the Underground City manage it; we just need to accept their worship as deities.”
A smile appeared on Jiang Yu’s face: “As for the people of the Human City… In fifty years, when faced with natural disasters, they will have no means of self-preservation and will naturally seek to be under our rule.”
…
Villagers in the Human City, Great King Village.
Autumn arrived, and it was harvest season. A cool breeze blew through the wheat fields, creating golden waves.
Villagers each carried farming tools, gathering in groups to prepare for the harvest.
But before they started, they saw Xiao Li the blacksmith standing at the entrance of the village on the narrow path.
The village chief laughed, “Arrived early, why wait for us? Start harvesting your own grain first.”
“I’m afraid I’ll finish too quickly; the sun won’t even reach midday, and I’ll still have to help you,” Li Mo swept away the weeds beside him with a stick, as if he were a lonely and peerless master.
Everyone chuckled, and a few children ran to Li Mo, calling him ‘Little Li Brother’ and wanting to play with his ‘good sword.’
“Oh, I admit you have strength, but an old ginger is spicier. My skills are far superior to yours.”
“Let’s compare? Let’s see if you’re a horse or a donkey.”
Li Mo didn’t brush off the challenge as usual.
“Let’s compare!”
“Little Li Brother, when the village chief was young, he was our village’s best reaper. You just have strength, but you can’t win.”
“Let’s see if you’re a horse or a donkey!”
The villagers clapped and cheered.
The old and young each took a sickle and entered the wheat field, carving out a golden path between them, though they couldn’t see each other.
Gradually, the village chief couldn’t hear Li Mo’s voice anymore. He smiled inwardly, thinking the young man had probably been left behind.
But soon, he heard the children outside shout, “Little Li Brother wins!”
The old village chief dropped his sickle and ran out, indeed seeing Li Mo standing at the finish line, not even sweating, a bright smile on his tanned face.
“You can’t deny that age catches up… but you were too fast.”
“Yes, Little Li Brother was like a mole, burrowing from start to finish.”
The villagers exclaimed in amazement; even wild boars hadn’t dug so fast.
A powerful opponent (the village chief) + skeptical antagonists (the children) + astonished onlookers = an excellent display of prowess!
No one understands showing off better than me!
Li Mo was in high spirits, waving his hand, “Actually, the Fairy Lady taught me some martial arts, and after practicing, harvesting wheat really works well.”
“Taught by the Tianren lady?”
“Oh, does the lady know how to use a sickle?”
“Hmph, not just a sickle, she even knows how to use a hammer. That’s why she’s the omnipotent Tianren.”
Li Mo puffed out his chest proudly.
“That’s right, Little Li Brother, teach me.”
“I want to learn too!”
Once it was mentioned that it could help with farming, the villagers became enthusiastic, eager to learn, not worried about delaying the autumn harvest.
A blade may be sharper, but the villagers wouldn’t learn it, nor would they use it.
Facing the soil and turning their backs to the sky, as long as it’s for food, they will practice diligently with farming tools, without needing others to urge them.
He is always very smart.
Only when he is with her does he act like a childish ghost.
