The leader of the Immortal Jade realm, upon seeing Wood Blossom surrender first, secretly became anxious. It’s important to know, the significance between surrendering first and second is as vast as the difference between first and second place; most people only remember the winner.
"Your Majesty, I am also willing to lead the Immortal Jade realm and serve all the heavens and myriad worlds!"
The leader of the Immortal Jade realm gritted his teeth and knelt down with a "thud," taking out one golden box after another from his bosom, revealing a series of divine artifacts when opened.
These divine artifacts, in terms of either grade or quantity, were superior to those presented by Wood Blossom.
There were a total of thirteen divine artifacts, consisting of two space storage rings, three second-level divine weapons, and five second-level divine items, all surrounded by divine power and vibrating the void.
"Thoughtful!"
Qin Wudao waved his right hand, also having someone collect the divine artifacts.
The leader of the Immortal Jade realm saw this and secretly breathed a sigh of relief.
"For the time being, both of you will rest in the Imperial Capital. When there is something of concern, I will inform you!"
Qin Wudao thought for a moment and said with a smile.
Wood Blossom and the leader of the Immortal Jade realm paused briefly, unsure of Qin Wudao’s intentions but did not refuse. After respectfully saluting, they left the palace.
Once the two had gone far, Qin Wudao took out a memorial from under the imperial desk.
This was presented by Bai Qi, recording how he used a decree of pacification to make hundreds of civilizations submit to the Qin Dynasty, and inquiring what to do next.
Qin Wudao’s response was to convene the ’Ceremony of Surrender’ in three years!
Surrender!
He intended to use this grand ceremony to establish the Qin Dynasty’s position as the uncrowned king in the Cosmic Universe.
"Ding, congratulations to the host for conquering the Wood Spirit realm, sign-in reward: Di Renjie, summon now?"
"Ding, congratulations to the host for conquering the Immortal Jade realm, sign-in reward: Lu Ban, summon now?"
Di Renjie!
Lu Ban!
Upon hearing the system prompt, Qin Wudao paused slightly, then became excited.
Characters!
It had been many years since he last summoned characters.
"System, summon Di Renjie and Lu Ban!"
Without hesitation, Qin Wudao instructed with a hint of anticipation.
Whether it was Di Renjie or Lu Ban, both were famous figures in Huaxia, known to every household.
First, Di Renjie, the imperious prime minister of Wu Zhou.
Next, Lu Ban, the ancestor of Huaxia’s master craftsmen.
Boom!
Boom!
Two muffled sounds resounded from the heavens of the Imperial Capital.
Immediately, the wind and clouds changed, splitting open two spatial fissures, connecting to unknown times and spaces, attracting the attention of countless powerful figures.
"What is that?"
Outside the palace, the leader of the Immortal Jade realm looked up, staring at the deep spatial fissure in shock.
From the spatial fissure, he sensed an endless divine power, despite his cultivation at the peak Unity Realm Stage, he could not discern anything.
"It seems like someone is coming out!"
Wood Blossom watched for a while and said uncertainly.
As soon as she finished speaking, two figures emerged from the spatial fissure, emanating tremendous power, rocking the heavens and earth.
The one on the right was a middle-aged man, slightly plump, dressed in black imperial robes, his eyes sharp, flickering with numerous laws and norms, making it hard for others to meet his gaze.
The rule of law!
The law!
Without rules, there is no order; without clear laws, there is no state!
With laws, a nation can govern effectively, gain the trust of its people, and prosper with order.
This was Di Renjie!
That legendary prime minister, a god in case-solving, imperious in enforcement, dedicated to his duties, loving the people, loyal to the emperor and serving the country.
On the left side was an elderly man, thin in stature, dressed in coarse clothing, with a weathered face but exceptionally bright eyes, able to find the truths of heaven and earth from the smallest matters, creating all things.
The rule of creation!
One of the most difficult powers to comprehend in the world!
For the countless civilizations of the universe, it is easy to follow the teachings of predecessors, but creating new things is undoubtedly arduous and rarely succeeds.
"Gulp!"
The leader of the Immortal Jade realm looked up at the elder, couldn’t help but swallow nervously, filled with astonishment.
What was he witnessing?
He almost could not believe his own eyes.
The rule of creation!
This power, rumored to exist only in legends, had actually appeared.
As the second force in the Cosmic Universe, the Immortal Jade realm had many sages whose main task was to create and study cultivation techniques, but none had comprehended the power of creation.
Even across the Cosmic Universe, in its billion-year history, no one had comprehended the power of creation.
"Minor official Di Renjie, pays respects to Your Majesty!"
"Minor official Lu Ban, pays respects to Your Majesty!"
Two loud voices echoed in the world of Nine Provinces, lingering for a long time.
"Two rule domain experts, the Qin Dynasty’s power is too terrifying!"
The leader of the Immortal Jade realm withdrew his gaze and exclaimed sincerely.
Both Di Renjie and Lu Ban brought him a piercing sense of crisis, a power that seemed invincible, unbeatable.
Moreover, he had a feeling that this was only the tip of the iceberg of the Qin Dynasty’s display.
"We made the right choice!"
Wood Blossom smiled slightly, secretly feeling fortunate.
Along her way.
She had witnessed many unimaginable things.
It’s not an exaggeration to say that with the strength of the Qin Dynasty’s authority, it could sweep through the Cosmic Universe, making her decision to lead her tribe to voluntarily surrender appear extraordinarily wise.
....
"Rise, my two esteemed ministers!"
In the empty hall, Qin Wudao sized up Di Renjie and Lu Ban, smiling and raising his hand.
"Thank you, Your Majesty!"
The two saluted, standing upright.
"System, check their information!"
Qin Wudao instructed secretly.
Upon command, two streams of information flooded into his mind. Carefully reviewing them, he smiled even more.
Name: Di Renjie!
Cultivation Level: Early rule domain!
Cultivation Technique: "Secret Laws of all Dao"!
Divine Skills: Marking Imprisonment, Imperious Enforcement, Prison of the Law, Rule Dominion of the Universe...
Introduction: Courtesy name Huaiying, a native of Taiyuan, Bingzhou, a prominent political figure in the early Tang dynasty, Prime Minister during Wu Zhou.
...
Name: Lu Ban!
Cultivation Level: Late rule domain!
Cultivation Technique: "Creation Art"!
Divine Skills: Creating All Things, Miracle in Palm, Measure of the Dao, Saw of the Dao...
Introduction: Surnamed Ji, clan of Gongshu, named Ban, a native of the State of Lu during the Spring and Autumn period, inventor of cloud ladder, hook spear, stone mill, mechanical closure, carving, umbrella, well-drilling, locks...
Main Achievements: Pioneer of civil architecture, Pioneer of carpentry, Founder of opera troupes!
...
"An early rule domain!"
"A late rule domain!"
"Wonderful, the Qin Dynasty now has rule domain martial artists!"
Qin Wudao smiled slightly and confidently ordered, "Issue the decree, appoint Lu Ban as Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Works, Di Renjie as Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Justice!"
Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Works!
Chief of Staff of the Ministry of Justice!
These two orders shook all officials in the Imperial Capital.
Two of the six-chief posts were changed just like that?
Only Zhuge Liang, Guo Jia, and others remained calm; they were all aware of the abilities of Di Renjie and Lu Ban, finding them more than capable of holding chief posts.
It’s just unfortunate for the former chiefs of the Ministry of Works and the Ministry of Justice, having to be demoted to one of the nine divisions.
With the expansion of the Qin Dynasty, its internal bureaucratic system underwent a massive change, with three provinces assisting the chiefs in handling work, and the nine divisions focusing on specific tasks.
"By your command!"
Di Renjie and Lu Ban saluted, respectfully withdrawing from the hall.
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