Chapter 21

Order: Law and ritual go hand in hand, the foundation of all things for all ages.

Sacred: All things have an end, only the gods are eternal and unchanging.

Four major development directions.

Chen Ping couldn't help but take a deep breath.

This was an important choice regarding the specific direction of the territory in the future, and also one of the most important tests for every territory.

It concerns the Lord's heart, the Lord's ability, and the choice of the future camp.

Nowadays, among the ten major Wang territories, there are two Sacred territories, one Equilibrium territory, four Order territories, and three Great Power territories.

After you choose one of the directions, you will naturally choose to take sides.

And Chen Ping had been asking himself about his direction since he crossed over and began to remember things.

So-called Great Power is actually hegemony.

And Order is the path of a dynasty.

As for Sacred, it is similar to the religious state-building of his previous life, serving the gods as the highest.

Only Equilibrium, seemingly mediocre and general, actually fits a certain philosophy of Chen Ping's previous life's country.

The Doctrine of the Mean, the Way of Taiji.

Originally, Chen Ping was still hesitating between Equilibrium and Order, but since he had the Heaven Rewards Diligence talent, Chen Ping actually already had a decision.

"Equilibrium."

【You will choose the Equilibrium route, are you sure?】

"Sure."

【Lord direction selection completed, Equilibrium is your core.】

Inside the Lord's Hall, the patterns on the dome twisted and changed, finally turning into a pattern of Yin and Yang combined.

At this point, all the prerequisites for promoting to a Level 5 territory were fully achieved!

Chen Ping chose to upgrade immediately!

At this time, only four days had passed since he upgraded to a Level 4 territory!

【Congratulations on completing all requirements for a Level 5 territory】

【Chaos Sea Territory No. 07 officially promoted to Level 4 territory】

【You are the 3rd Lord to promote to a Level 1 territory】

【Congratulations on winning third place, you will receive a special treasure chest reward】

Third!

Chen Ping's heart jumped.

He didn't expect that he would promote to Level 5 in such a short time, and yet he was only third?

"Of the two in front, one is highly likely to be Lu Fei."

Chen Ping pondered slightly and said to himself.

As a prince of the Wang territory, the resources Lu Fei possessed must be far beyond others.

After all, humanity now only has ten major Wang territories; Chen Ping didn't even know how vast the resources a Wang territory possessed.

The introductions to territories above the Earl level in textbooks are all very brief.

It seems that there are taboos.

However, Chen Ping soon recovered, because at this time, the entire territory was undergoing huge changes.

The special effects brought by promoting to Level 5 were far more dazzling than before.

Rays of light descended from the sky, illuminating the entire territory, and everything was shining.

The appearance of all buildings underwent corresponding sublimation.

Every resident felt that their physical fitness had been strengthened.

Even the natural resources within the territory improved in quality under the illumination of the light.

Wasteland decreased, and good land increased.

The fog at the edge of the territory became thin, and the existence of the coastline could be vaguely seen.

Tall mountains rose from the territory, and while climbing upward, they also pushed open the area of the territory.

All residents knelt on the ground, facing the direction of the Lord's Hall.

They offered their most sincere respect to their Lord, Chen Ping.

Even Milan was kneeling on one knee at this time, with her palm on her chest.

And while the territory was changing, she also felt the direction Chen Ping chose.

"Equilibrium?"

"It's actually Equilibrium..."

A thoughtful expression appeared on Milan's face, and she remembered some secrets hidden in the deepest parts.

But before she could recall them, those memories fell silent again, as if they didn't allow her to touch them at this time.

But just this brief surge of memory was enough to make Milan solemn.

"Equilibrium is the source, but it is also the most difficult path to walk..."

"Lord, are you ready?"

Milan muttered to herself.

The light began to disappear, replaced by a sky full of stars.

Every resident felt their brain become clear, and some changes were being born in their bodies.

Shortly after, they saw them jumping up one after another.

Milan looked up and found that those who jumped up had all upgraded their professions...

This scene made Milan extremely surprised.

As far as she knew, promoting to a Level 5 territory as the first major hurdle for a Lord would indeed bring some sublimation.

But such a large-scale promotion of residents absolutely could not be brought about by a Level 5 territory upgrade.

Among them, there must also be the help of Chen Ping's Heaven Rewards Diligence.

Those residents who upgraded their professions were extremely excited and gathered outside the Lord's Hall one after another.

As bottom-level civilians, they completed the first transformation of their lives here at Chen Ping's place.

This is the grace of rebirth!

PS. Damn, I almost thought I was seeing things, which big shot voted for more than ten thousand flowers...

Thank you all for the urging, monthly tickets, and flowers~!!!

26: New Hero, assignment of territory positions

Level 5 territory.

It is an important watershed on the Lord's path.

After upgrading to a Level 5 territory, all basic functions of the territory are considered fully unlocked.

Construction system, management system, ability cultivation, etc.

【Chaos Sea Territory No. 07, Level LV5, Equilibrium System】

【Territory Attributes: Area 40 square kilometers, wasteland 25%, mountainous 25%, arable land 30%, water source 20%】

【Territory Characteristics: Technology 200, Culture 750, Mystery 305, Trade 135, Industry 175, Military 235】

【Territory Knowledge Branches: Magic 2%, Mystery 3%, Evolution 3%, Science 5%】

【Territory Construction: Industry 10, Agriculture 15, Life and Entertainment 8, Military 6, Special 4】

【Territory Gain: Knowledge Gain - Resident learning efficiency increased by 50%.】

Taking a look at the territory panel, Chen Ping left the office hall of the Lord's Hall and came to the outside.

What greeted him were the sincere cheers of the residents for their Lord.

Chen Ping smiled and waved to everyone, and Milan came to his side, standing silently behind him.

Chen Ping walked to the treasure chest that was flashing with peculiar light.

This was the first time he had entered the top three, the reward treasure chest bestowed by the Supreme Dimensional Power.

With a click, Chen Ping opened the treasure chest, and a silver light appeared.

A silver statue flew from the treasure chest into Chen Ping's hand.

"It's actually a Hero statue."