Chapter 568: Star Expeditionary Force

A new round of discussions lasted for a full half-month, and after repeated consultations, the first version of the framework was finally drafted.

In the end, regardless of whether they chose the new noble model directly or agreed to shared inheritance rights for multiple children based on the old system, they were all seeking their own maximum interests under the rules established by Luoning.

In early October, less than a month after the Star Kingdom was established, plans for the founding of the Empire began.

It was finally agreed that once the last inch of the Telixiya Kingdom's land was occupied by Luoning, all nobles and officials would gather at Miwu Castle to hold the Imperial Ceremony.

As the future imperial capital, Miwu City had already planned the construction of a new palace following discussions between the Ministry of Works and other departments.

Everything was developing along the path Luoning had envisioned.

After becoming King, Luoning became busy. This was his own country, and many places required him to redesign them.

Although the steps of reform could not be too large, there still had to be a plan.

Over the past two years, various books drafted and released by the Ministry of Rites would be opened for sale, the method of selecting talent through examinations would be implemented one after another, and there were new developments in military position planning, promotion rules, and so on.

Sometimes when he got busy, Luoning would not sleep for entire nights; fortunately, with his current strength, sleep was just a habit, and it did not seem to matter if he did not sleep.

As for personal matters.

Since becoming King, he first completed the "Famous Throughout the World" achievement, gaining 50,000 Attribute Points;

Secondly, the multiplier for check-in rewards became six times the original; specifically, the Attribute Points and Energy Essence gained through monthly check-ins had risen to 834 and 690 points.

On October 1st, Luoning consumed all the accumulated Attribute Points and Energy Essence.

He himself did not break through, as the progress for a Magician at 120,000 required too many Attribute Points.

However, the over 130,000 Energy Essence not only raised the strength of Maiken and Aierlong to the peak of the ninth level and allowed Ruidar to break through to become a Sage, but there were also 8,699 points remaining.

Once Luoning became Emperor and Wushan Territory became a mega-city, gaining 200,000 Energy Essence, he would be able to let Maiken and Aierlong break through.

By then, he would have one Sage, two Legendaries, and one Legendary dragon under his command.

And he himself would also allow his Heart Fire to fuse with his physical body, transforming into an BuxiuZhishhen and stepping into the realm of the Great Sage.

This time would not be long.

In Luoning's view, even if Phoenix arrived in person, he would not be afraid.

It was just a pity that Phoenix would not risk the loss of balance between the human and demon races on the Xinyue Continent to cross the Storm Sea to come here.

Through a clone, Phoenix learned of the existence of a Sage on the Star Continent, so he contacted the other two lords, Salonas and Ceres, and after seeking instructions from the soon-to-be-revived King of Nightmares, began the attack on the human race.

The situation of small skirmishes in the past years could no longer be maintained.

They prepared to launch large-scale, intense actions against the Human Alliance entrenched in ChenxiLindi and HuangwuZhidi once the new Sage's power reached the Xinyue Continent.

During this period, while changing the country, Luoning actively promoted industrialization; steel warships, agricultural fertilizers, potions, mechanical looms, internal combustion engines, new building materials, and so on were all on the blueprint of his five-year and ten-year plans.

In November of Imperial Calendar 975, the Telixiya Kingdom officially fell; every inch of its territory was occupied by Luoning's army, and every noble loyal to Telixiya either became a commoner or was arranged by Luoning as an ordinary person into the Civil Official or legion groups to atone for their crimes through service.

In May of Imperial Calendar 976, as the King of the Star Kingdom, Luoning, witnessed by Duke Yiben, Duke Waerjisi, Duke Lulansi, Duke Ruidar, and many other nobles, civil officials, and Knights, became the common ruler of all, the Guardian of the entire Star Continent, and the First Emperor of the Star Empire!

Sitting on the high throne and looking at the figures filling the vast hall below, Luoning could not help but feel a bit emotional.

When he first transmigrated, he was merely the eldest son of a family who had been stripped of his inheritance rights, a small Baron in Shanlin Town at the northernmost edge of Wushan Territory.

At that time, he was still worrying about gold coins, worrying about evil neighbors, and being cautious everywhere, walking on thin ice.

Relying on the strategy of accumulating grain and delaying the claim to the throne, he developed and grew step by step; he never expected that it would only take nine years to sit on the throne and become the common ruler of the continent.

Now, as the First Emperor of the Star Empire, Luoning did not have much need for power; what he wanted more was to change this world into the world he desired.

Designing and realizing is a kind of pleasure for some people.

Of course, he also knew that although no one on the Star Continent could threaten his rule, the strong enemies on the Xinyue Continent remained a threat if not eliminated.

Therefore, in the coming years, in addition to the development of the Empire, he had Ximeng actively deploy the production of warships;

Had Ruidar, Maiken, and others maintain high-intensity training to cultivate more Transcendental;

And had Aierlong, Suofeiya, and others accelerate the production and diversify the types of Magic Potion.

Besides this, he also needed to pass on his thoughts and ideas to his gradually growing son Luolan, as well as his grandfather Lulansi, his wife Blanche, and others.

So that after he left, it would not hinder the operation of the Empire.

April, Imperial Calendar 990, Wubei Port.

Although Miwu Castle was the imperial capital, the status of Wubei City had always been at the forefront of all cities in the Empire.

As an important port connecting Wubei City to the outside world, Wubei Port had undergone several rounds of expansion over the past dozen years and had long since become the unique mega-port of the Star Empire.

On ordinary days, huge Steam Ship would be docked at the piers of Wubei Port, and the smoke rising from the chimneys intertwined with the busy loading and unloading scenes, symbolizing the smooth progress of Luoning's industrialization.

However, today, all cargo ships were anchored on the sea far from the port, and what was docked at the port pier was an imperial fleet composed of dozens of steel warships.

This was the team Luoning had assembled for many years and decided to send to the Xinyue Continent, which he named the "Star Expeditionary Force."

Below the hundred-meter-long flagship were groups of people seeing them off.

"Alright, Blanche, with my current strength, crossing the ocean is an easy matter. And with my speed, as long as conditions permit, I can return at any time."

Luoning hugged Blanche and gently patted her shoulder.

The forty-year-old Luoning had no changes in his appearance, and at this moment, facing his warm family, he did not have any special imperial aura, looking very gentle.

Blanche nodded slightly, her eyes slightly red, trying her best not to let tears fall.

Now, relying on her own talent and the assistance of the Necronomicon, she had already stepped into the realm of a Magician.

Beside the two were Luoning's eldest son Luolan, eldest daughter Luosha, and his second son Luojie, who was only ten years old.

Luoning patted the shoulder of Luolan, who was about the same height as him, "After I leave, you must help your mother take good care of your sister and brother. Also, learn more about government affairs from your great-grandfather."

Luolan was relatively humble and, under the cultivation of Luoning and various teachers, was a suitable successor.

However, Luoning had not abdicated yet, and in leaving, he was only giving Luolan time to gain experience.

"Don't worry, Father, I will work hard!"

Luoning greeted Luosha, Luojie, Lulansi, and others again, then took the team onto the warship.

Soon, he waved his hand and left the port amidst the gaze of many.

Luoning's lineup for this march was very powerful.

Aside from him, the Great Sage, the top-tier strength includes Ruidar and Aierlong, who are both Sages, Maiken, who has reached the Legendary Mid-stage, and the mini Legendary dragon Kaierluosi.

Below the Sages and Legendaries, there are the Blazing Sun Knight Duke Yiben, the Blazing Sun Knight Count Nisen and Blazing Sun Knight Marquis Gushan from the Gistana Duchy, the Silver Moon Knight Partridge, and others.

As for the Magicians, besides Aierlong, there are the Great Archmages Beiluola and Suofeiya, the Great Archmage Ailin, and a Magician squad composed of over thirty Magicians of Advanced level or higher.

Excluding ordinary troops and logistics, there are a full eight hundred Transcendental individuals, all of whom are well-trained elites.

Of course, despite drawing away so many elites, the security of the empire is still guaranteed by Luoning.

First, Lulansi and the remaining Ximeng have both successively stepped into the Sun-level;

Second, Kalada, Meilongnika, Buluoer, and Hameng, these four whom Luoning trusts, have also become Silver Moon Knights.

Besides this, the imperial legions have also been handed over to Qiaofuli and others who have followed Luoning from the beginning, so there is no crisis of trust.

Furthermore, Blanche herself is a Magus and possesses the Necronomicon; her personal combat power is comparable to a Blazing Sun.

"Luoning, thank you for your assistance!"

On the bow of the ship, Suofeiya said gratefully; she, Aini Lu, and Peiteluo are all feeling very emotional at this moment.

The five-person squad has been on the Star Continent for nearly twenty years, and it is finally time to return.

The most critical thing is that they are bringing back such heavyweight reinforcements, which is the greatest contribution to the human race of the Xinyue Continent.

Luoning put away the slight sense of loss from leaving home and smiled: "Resisting the evil Demon race is our shared responsibility, so you do not need to thank me."

He turned to look in the direction of the Xinyue Continent and said in a deep voice: "I hope that in this war between the human race and the Demon race, the human race can achieve a perfect victory!" (End of this chapter)