Chapter 124

After checking the effects of the Identity Jade Token, Liu Bian took it out and refined it on the spot.

This is also another function of the system: treasures obtained from the system can be refined and used regardless of cultivation level.

Otherwise, with Liu Bian's strength at the Innate Realm, he wouldn't even qualify to touch an Immortal Artifact, let alone refine it.

"Phew, as expected of an Immortal Artifact–level existence; even with the system's help, refining it is this arduous!"

After a long while, Liu Bian, sitting cross-legged there, slowly opened his eyes, exhaled a long breath, and couldn't help but sigh.

"System, open the Attribute Panel."

After refining the lower-grade Immortal Artifact–level Identity Jade Token, Liu Bian said inwardly to the system.

"Ding, the system has opened the Attribute Panel for the host; please check."

With a crisp system notification sound, the familiar Attribute Panel appeared before Liu Bian's eyes once again.

……

System: Wanjie Emperor System

Host: Liu Bian

Realm: Innate Third Heaven

Talent: Hongmeng Grade

Physique: Supreme Emperor Body

Divine Ability: Probe Eye

Technique: Supreme Emperor Scripture

Equipment: Emperor Sword, Emperor Armor, Identity Jade Token base

System Space: National Seal, Hybrid Rice Seeds*100 tons, Spirit Rice Seeds*50 tons, Basic Artifact Refining Compendium*1, Basic Alchemy Manual*1.

National Fortune Value:

System Quest: Three

Please, host, establish a fortune dynasty within one year.

Quest Reward: Activate the physiques of the host's subordinates

Quest Failure: No penalty

Quest Progress: Pending completion

System Quest Four: Host, within six months, have your forces control the six provinces of the Han Empire.

Quest Reward: Zhenguo Divine Beast

Quest Failure: No penalty

Quest Progress: 1/6

"Otherwise, there's no other change; the equipment column now shows the Identity Jade Token's information, and the National Fortune Value has increased as well."

"It seems that after controlling three provinces, the population has increased considerably, and the growth speed of the National Fortune Value has also become faster."

"However, the combined population of Liangzhou, Bingzhou, and the Sili Three States is only over four million; it's estimated to stop after increasing by another four or five hundred thousand."

"This is still mainly thanks to Sili's population; just one Sili alone has nearly three million people."

"Meanwhile, the combined population of Liangzhou and Bingzhou barely reaches 1.2 million."

"It seems we must quickly bring all thirteen provinces of the Han under full control, and after returning this time, the army can also be appropriately increased."

"Otherwise, relying on these 200,000 troops, it would be difficult to swiftly unify the world."

After Liu Bian finished looking at his Attribute Panel, he couldn't help but secretly analyze to himself.

While Liu Bian was here, still thinking about how to speed up the unification progress, the Dark Guard sent by Jia Xu to deliver a message to Luoyang also hurried toward Luoyang.

Meanwhile, Ma Teng and Cao Cao, at the time Liu Bian received the system reward of National Fortune Value, also began leading their armies toward Wuwei Commandery where Liu Bian was located.

After the Dark Guard's three-day rush, the battle report was finally delivered into the hands of Xun Yu in Luoyang.

At this moment, in the Imperial Palace Court Hall, Xun Yu, Wang Yun, Yuan Kui, Lu Zhi, and the guards of Luoyang, Yuan Shao, along with several other high-ranking court officials, had already arrived early at the Court Hall.

They were summoned by Xun Yu immediately after he received the battle report; as for the other civil and military officials of the court, they were also arriving one after another.

Meanwhile, Lu Zhi, Wang Yun, Yuan Kui, and the other veteran officials from the previous emperor's era, after looking at the battle report delivered by Xun Yu, all wore expressions of excitement.

"Truly, Heaven blesses our Han Empire! Only then could it give birth to a sage monarch like Your Majesty, who is wise and brave, possessing both virtue and talent!"

"O ancestors of the Han, you can rest easy; our Han is about to encounter a sage monarch rare throughout the ages!"

"In just over a month, Your Majesty divided the forces into two routes and reclaimed the territories of Liangzhou and Bingzhou."

"Such a feat that moves heaven and earth—throughout history, which emperor could accomplish it?"

At this very moment, Wang Yun's emotions had completely lost control; his face was flushed red as blood, his eyes wide open, his whole body trembling with excitement.

He dropped to his knees facing the direction of Liangzhou, hands raised high above his head, his forehead heavily striking the cold, hard ground, while murmuring words:

"Subject Wang Yun, I wish Your Majesty ten thousand years, ten thousand years, ten thousand ten thousand years; this old minister vows to devote this life to die in loyalty to Your Majesty!"

His voice was hoarse and choked, filled with boundless joy and emotion.

Tears streamed down Wang Yun's weathered cheeks; he no longer cared about his image, merely giving full vent to the surging emotions welling up from deep within.

This loyal old minister, who has toiled half his life for the Han, now sees the nation hopeful of reviving its might—how could he not be overjoyed?

Think back to when the Han Empire was prosperous and flourishing, its might shaking the four directions.

However, times have changed; after enduring over four hundred years of wind and rain, this once supremely glorious dynasty gradually declined.

Internal and external troubles persisted, the people could not make a living, and the state teetered on the brink of collapse.

But at this critical juncture of life and death, Liu Bian emerged from nowhere, with extraordinary wisdom and great strength, decisively slaying Dong Zhuo and his followers, turning the tide.

Moreover, he also passed down to these civil and military officials of the Han Empire a martial dao cultivation method they could practice.

Enabling them to also possess great strength and the possibility of longevity.

Wang Yun deeply knows that this young monarch is the hope for the Han's revival.

As long as the Han Empire has Liu Bian, this Imperial Majesty presiding over it, it will surely sweep away the gloom, restore its former glory, and even have the possibility of becoming an immortal realm.

All of this depends on Liu Bian; only because the Han Empire has Liu Bian does it have infinite possibilities.

Thinking of this, Wang Yun grew ever more agitated, unable to bear it; he wept ever more bitterly, as if he wanted to release all the worries and sorrows that had built up in his heart over the years in one burst.

Seeing Wang Yun so agitated, Yuan Kui, Lu Zhi, Cai Yong, and the others beside him, who were equally agitated and weeping bitterly, were all startled.

Hastily wiping away his tears, he stepped forward and helped Wang Yun up; Yuan Kui then said to him consolingly:

"Lord Wang, this is a wonderful day; we should be happy!"

"Yes, yes, yes, this is a wonderful day; we should all be happy!"

Afterwards, Lu Zhi, Cai Yong, Xun Yu, and the others also came forward one after another to offer comfort.

"Gentlemen, please excuse my lapse; I have been somewhat improper just now, and have become a laughingstock for you all."

After everyone's consolation, Wang Yun gradually calmed down, composed himself, and then apologetically said to everyone:

"Hahaha, Lord Wang, you jest; this is because you care for the land, the state, and the common people of the Han Empire. Now, having dispelled the gloom in your heart at once, this is a good thing!"

Hearing Wang Yun's apologetic words, Xun Yu hastily spoke up and said to him:

"Yes, Wenruo is absolutely right; Lord Wang, what do you have to apologize for!"

As Xun Yu's words fell, Lu Zhi, Yuan Kui, and the others also hastily said to Wang Yun:

Just as everyone was about to continue speaking, people began to enter one after another outside the Court Hall.