The Nine Nether Desolate Master's crushing defeat of the Blood Devourer Desolate Master, a top Nirvana realm powerhouse, had cemented his status as the foremost expert in the Savage Realm.
As for the Great Han Dynasty, despite its rapid rise and opportunistic invasion of the three desolate domains while the major desolate masters and sixteen demon ancestors were in the far north vying for the Nine Revolutions Nirvana Golden Body, it had yet to produce a top Nirvana realm expert. Consequently, the myriad tribes did not hold much hope for the Great Han Dynasty, with most placing their bets on the Nine Nether Desolate Master.
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Several months had passed since the Nine Nether Desolate Master's decisive victory over the Blood Devourer Desolate Master. The fires of war in the Savage Realm had been extinguished, and all had returned to a state of peace.
May 1st of the third year of Great Han, in the Xuanzheng Hall of the Imperial Palace in Chang'an City, Great Han Dynasty.
"Qiongqi Legion, heed my decree!"
"The Qiongqi Legion has been ordered to march, annihilate the million-strong armies of the Blazing Serpent and the Primordial Savage Ox, capture the Serpent God Temple, and expand the territory by tens of millions of li. Your merits are outstanding!"
"Effective immediately, Meng Tian, Dugu Xin, Hua Mulan, Xun An, Fu Hao, Zhang Han, and Lu Junyi are bestowed the title of First-Class Baron, with ten thousand pills of elixir!"
"We thank Your Majesty!"
Meng Tian and the others knelt and expressed their gratitude for the imperial favor. Great Han had now entered its third year of establishment, and this was the first conferment of First-Class Barons since its founding.
"Kirin Legion, heed my decree!"
"The Kirin Legion has been ordered to guard the border and protect the territory. While the Qiongqi Legion was deep in the Heavenly Demon Desolate Domain, you were ordered to protect the Qiongqi Legion's rear and to sweep away the Primordial Savage Ox lineage. Your contributions are significant!"
"Effective immediately, Qin Qiong, Yuchi Gong, Cheng Yaojin are bestowed the title of First-Class Baron, and Guo Xin is bestowed the title of Second-Class Baron, with ten thousand pills of elixir!"
"Your subjects thank Your Majesty for your grace!"
Guo Xin, as the newly appointed third legion commander of the Kirin Legion, had only participated in the suppression of Mount Hengtian. To attain the title of First-Class Baron, further meritorious service was required.
"Taotie Legion, heed my decree!"
"Your subject is here!"
Gao Ying, Han Quhu, Shi Wansui, and Shan Xiongxin stepped forward, bowing respectfully.
"The Taotie Legion began during the war of the dynasty, attacking the Sacred Yuan Dynasty. Furthermore, you led numerous legions, annihilating the millions of troops of the Blood Serpent and the Blazing Rhinoceros in Cangmu in a single battle. Your merits are outstanding!"
"Effective immediately, Gao Ying, Han Quhu, Shi Wansui, and Shan Xiongxin are bestowed the title of First-Class Baron, with ten thousand pills of elixir!"
"Vermilion Bird Legion, heed my decree!"
"Your subject is here!"
Zhang Liao, Xu Huang... and a host of Vermilion Bird legion commanders and deputies stepped out, their expressions solemn, bowing respectfully.
"The Vermilion Bird Legion was established during the Great Han's sweep of the eight great dynasties. It has experienced the war of conquering dynasties, the war of dynasties, and the war between humans and ancient desolate beasts. You were ordered to guard Jianmen Pass, and your merits are renowned."
"Effective immediately, Zhang Liao, Chen Gong, Lu Kang, Gao Shun, Gan Ning, Xu Huang, Zhou Tai, and Gongsun Zan are bestowed the title of First-Class Baron, with ten thousand pills of elixir!"
"Your subjects thank Your Majesty for your imperial grace!"
The generals of the Vermilion Bird Legion knelt and expressed their gratitude for the imperial favor!
"Azure Dragon Legion, heed my decree!"
"The Azure Dragon Legion was established during the Great Han's sweep of the eight great dynasties. It has experienced numerous campaigns, swept across all directions, suppressed disloyal officials, and expanded territory by tens of millions of li. Your merits are outstanding!"
"Effective immediately, Chen Tang, Cen Peng, Ma Yuan are bestowed the title of First-Class Baron, with ten thousand pills of elixir!"
"Kui Niu Legion, heed my decree!"
"Although the legion was established later, the generals have accumulated great reputations. You have followed Great Han from a kingdom to a dynasty, enduring hardships with great merit!"
"Effective immediately, Qi Jiguang, Li Wenzhong, Zhu Sheng, Zhou Yuji, and Wang Baobao are bestowed the title of First-Class Baron, with ten thousand pills of elixir!"
"Your subjects thank Your Majesty!"
"Long live Your Majesty, long live, long live, long live!"
"Ripping Heaven Ram Legion, heed my decree!"
"You generals were ordered to intercept the invading enemy and, in the battle of Dahe, annihilated the fifty thousand strong army of the Blood Feather Crane. The army then advanced eastward, expanding the territory by tens of millions of li!"
"Effective immediately, Gao Changgong, Han Shizhong, and Liang Hongyu are bestowed the title of Second-Class Baron. Ying Bu, having distinguished himself in numerous campaigns, is bestowed the title of First-Class Baron, with ten thousand pills of elixir!"
After Wei Zhongxian announced the imperial decree, he rolled up the imperial edict.
Yang Hao smiled and looked at the civil and military officials. The military officers had achieved great fame on the battlefield, while the civil officials governed steadily from the rear, serving as a strong support for the generals.
"Prime Minister Li Si, the ministers of the various departments, the Grand Court of Justice, the Imperial Astronomical Bureau, the Elixir Hall... all my esteemed ministers are bestowed the title of First-Class Baron, with ten thousand pills of elixir!"
"Your subject thanks Your Majesty for your imperial grace!"
Li Si, Changsun Wuji, and others showed joy and quickly bowed to Yang Hao, expressing gratitude for his immense grace.
At this moment, all the local officials looked at Yang Hao nervously. They had been ordered to manage the affairs of their respective provinces, diligently followed the court's laws and policies, and actively promoted local development, making indelible contributions to the strength of Great Han.
"Mmm."
Yang Hao nodded at Li Si.
Li Si gestured and took another imperial edict from Wei Zhongxian, opening it solemnly: "The provincial governors have actively promoted the court's regulations, stabilized the localities, and nurtured the hearts of the people, alleviating the emperor's worries. Their achievements are indelible!"
"Effective immediately, all provincial governors are promoted to Third-Class Baron, with ten thousand pills of elixir!"
"As for the conferment and commendation of officials in various prefectures and counties, the provincial governors may write detailed accounts and submit them to the Ministry of Revenue!"
"Your subjects thank Your Majesty!"
"Long live Your Majesty, long live, long live, long live!"
"Reporting to the Human Emperor, institutions of learning at all levels have been established in all states, counties, and districts. The first batch of martial artists has entered the academies to study the court's martial arts scrolls!" Li Si said with a smile, respectfully to Yang Hao.
"The construction and expansion of academies must be accelerated, especially for martial artists who have reached the Heavenly Fusion and Heavenly Transformation realms. The hearts of the people are of utmost importance. The provincial governors should strive for the development of all people under heaven and contribute to the prosperity of the Great Han Dynasty!" Yang Hao said solemnly, looking at the civil and military officials in the hall.
"Court dismissed!" Wei Zhongxian shouted.
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Watching the hall empty, Yang Hao stood up and said in a faint voice: "Wei Zhongxian, Mao Xiang, Yao Li, Jing Ke, Bi Xi!"
"Your subject is here!"
"You have been loyal and devoted, overseeing all directions for this emperor, bearing the destiny of Great Han. Your merits deserve reward!"
"Effective immediately, Wei Zhongxian, Mao Xiang, Yao Li, Jing Ke, and Bi Xi are bestowed the title of First-Class Baron, with ten thousand pills of elixir!"
"Your subject thanks Your Majesty!"
"You may rise!" Yang Hao waved his hand, looking at Wei Zhongxian and the others who were bowing respectfully, feeling gratified.
Yang Hao slowly walked out of the Xuanzheng Hall and looked at the distant sunset. "The Savage Realm has been immersed in silence for several months, with no ripples!" Su Dan Novel Network.
His eyes then narrowed, and he looked in the direction of the Nine Nether Desolate Domain: "The celebration ceremony will be the fuse that breaks this tranquility. The Nine Nether Desolate Master, the Blood Devourer Desolate Master, and the incredibly threatening Fifth Yang Venerable, whose fate is currently unknown!"
Yang Hao looked at the nearly thirty million kill points in his hand. Exchanging them for轮回之力 (Reincarnation Power) would only yield three million units.
Several months had passed, and his cultivation had broken through to the third level of Creation. Particularly commendable was that Liang Shitai and He Yuanqing had touched the pinnacle's barrier. Perhaps soon, Great Han would have two more heroes of the top Nirvana realm.