Zhang Fan was not the first unlucky soul to have his memories read by Wu Ming.
In truth, due to his identity, he was the last to be targeted by Wu Ming.
And Wu Ming had guessed correctly. As the leader, he and the arcane master provided him with the most information.
Through continuous piecing together, the map of a nation that resembled an eastern dragon appeared before Wu Ming.
It was a centralized empire. Its style was similar to the Dazhou World, but there were some slight differences.
The most obvious difference was the size!
The Seer Continent under Wu Ming's rule was actually quite vast, with a population of nearly ten million. In ancient times, it would have been an empire.
But over there, it was only comparable to a few commanderies!
The entire Eastern Empire's territory was more than a dozen times that of the Seer Continent, and that did not include the colonies in the new continents that were still being developed.
Compared to them, Wu Ming realized that his Seer Continent had truly become an island.
As for that eastern country, it was called — — Prosperity!
The Chang Empire!
This was an empire where the divine path flourished to the extreme. There were all sorts of true gods, each possessing unfathomable magical powers and frequently interfering with the world.
Above all the true gods were the eight unfathomable Prime Gods. They did not even have a fixed form or church, yet they were the most powerful. They were seen as embodiments of the supreme laws, collectively known as the Eight Prime Gods. They were Heaven, Earth, Yin, Yang, Sun, Moon, Soldier, and the Four Seasons!
"Supreme despite having no fixed form?"
Wu Ming mumbled to himself.
Ever since the evolution of the universe, he could feel that the upper limit of this world had been raised to a shocking level.
At the very least, it would not be a problem for him to use his Golden Immortal form, or even use the Temple of the Prime Gods.
In such a terrifying world, what level of power did it represent to be called 'supreme'?
Grand Luo? Or perhaps level nine above that? Or even eternity?
Wu Ming was a little alert, but he was also a little excited.
After all, the existence of the Eight Prime Gods allowed him to see hope in his path forward.
Even the weakest True God must have reached Level Six. From the looks of it, the high-end power in this world was probably the highest he had ever experienced. Even the Dazhou World couldn't compare.
"It's just that … as the newest member of the Seer Continent, I have a certain advantage …"
Wu Ming could clearly feel that as the world leveled up and the universe leveled up, a mysterious power had blessed the entire Seer Continent. As the master of the continent, he had enjoyed quite a bit of it.
As long as he could accumulate a little more time, he might have enough power to break through the bottleneck.
This world was too dangerous. Everything he needed to do was to increase his own strength.
"Furthermore … this Zhang Fan's identity is a little troublesome. I didn't expect him to have a title of nobility … even though he's just a corporal …"
Wu Ming sighed.
Corporal was naturally not a corporal of military rank, but a title of nobility! The Great Chang Empire was similar to the ancient times of his previous world. It had a unique system of nobility. From Scribe to Magistrate, then Minister. Each rank was further divided into three grades: High, Middle, and Low. Once one reached High Minister, they basically had a county as their fief. Although they couldn't have any subordinates and could only receive taxes, it was enough to make others envious. Furthermore, this was not the pinnacle of nobility.
True nobles had to be given land to build their country!
Above High Minister, there were Marquis, Earl, and Viscount. These nobles could build their country in colonies or newly developed wilderness, becoming vassals of the Great Chang Empire.
For example, last year, after obtaining a large colony, the Great Chang Emperor did not hesitate to waved his hand and confer a bunch of minor sovereigns like Shang Shuizi, Uncle Zheng, Marquis Wei, etc. He turned the colony into a small vassal state with oriental characteristics.
Although there was a rule that no land within the empire's borders could be conferred, the wilderness and colonies outside were not so particular.
As for the titles of Duke and Viscount? There was none in the Great Chang Empire. Instead, it was the western countries that had the titles of Duke, Marquis, Earl, and Viscount. It was consistent with the Seer continent, revealing the mysterious difference between the east and the west.
As for Zhang Fan, he had the title of Corporal. Although it was the lowest of the nobility, he was a believer of Mother Goddess. Even though he was a shallow believer, someone who would worship any god in the face of danger, he would still receive the attention of the true god, especially his soul after death!
"This is a world with relatively high levels of power …"
After reading through the memories of these people, Wu Ming secretly concluded, "Furthermore, there are frequent interactions with alternate worlds. It's not rare for individuals to transmigrate and fuse with entire continents … Is this the manifestation of a high-level universe? Especially … there's a western world. It's said that its level of civilization is in no way inferior to the Great Chang Empire in the east … "
Unfortunately for the Western Continent countries, even Zhang Fan didn't know much about them. After all, the distance between the two sides was too far. If it wasn't for the strange storm that caused his ship to deviate from its course, perhaps it would've been anchored at the port of Fufeng Prefecture.
"Two powerful civilizations, a vast and boundless world, and many undiscovered wild regions and colonies. Even this world is constantly expanding, and new continents and territories are 'transmigrating' to this world at any time …"
Wu Ming frowned, and began to carefully consider the position of the Seer continent and his kingdom in this new world.
Firstly, from a geographical point of view, the Seer continent was not directly connected to any of the continents in the east or west. Instead, it was a new continent, or rather, a lone island in the middle of the ocean.
Due to the frequent transmigrators and planes, this world's tolerance level was very high. Even though the commotion at the beginning was earth-shattering, in reality, it did not cause too much of a ruckus.
Otherwise, if the entire continent fell like a meteorite, just the tsunami it produced would be enough to create a scene of a world being destroyed. Although the true gods of the east and west would not sit idly by and watch a disaster happen.
Thankfully, the connection this time was very smooth, and the impact on the world was minimal.
"But, what should this kingdom do next?"
Wu Ming stroked his chin.
Obviously, be it the appearance of his subjects or William Wallace's identity, it was impossible for him to bring the entire country into the Great Chang Empire.
That was the boss of the eastern world, with a bunch of subsidiary countries. They probably would not even bother to accept a foreign country.
Even if they did, they would not receive the same treatment because of the racial issue.
But was the Western world really good?
Wu Ming sighed to himself. He felt that he needed to investigate both worlds at the same time.
At the moment, his kingdom was independent on the ocean. After all, with the barrier of the ocean, it had bought him enough time.
…
"Your Majesty!"
When he walked out of the prison, Carlitan was already waiting for him at the side.
"The matter regarding the Viscount of Tielei Castle has been thoroughly investigated … His death was not an accident, but Melk's doing!"
"Murdering a noble of the kingdom? Is this the intention of the church? "
Wu Ming asked coldly. Carlitan's body trembled. Even the entire church might not be able to withstand the wrath of a king.
However, she still fulfilled her duty and explained the truth to Wu Ming, "No, this was the will of Melk alone. He was originally a hidden extremist, and was very dissatisfied with the Viscount of Tielei Castle's actions. This matter seems to be related to the Viscount's younger brother, Clewell …"
This was the loser of the fight for the title.
In this era, for the sole position and rights, it was very common for the sons of nobles to fight openly and covertly, and they would resort to all sorts of means.
Wu Ming thought for a moment, and more or less understood what had happened.
"Immediately arrest these two people and give them a fair trial. We must give the poor Viscount of Tielei Castle an explanation!"
Wu Ming said righteously.
As for the main people responsible, these sailors and captains from the east, they were directly ignored by him, and Carlitan tactfully did not ask further.
In the current kingdom, even the pope would be tried as long as he broke the law.
However, Wu Ming was the king, and he held the core of power. He could pardon any criminal, and this was the benefit of authority!
…
A few days later, at the scene of the trial.
As it involved a noble of the kingdom, the trial was held in the House of Nobles. The people in the capital could only see Bishop Melk and Clewell's gallows from afar.
"Murdering a noble …"
"A bishop and a descendant of a noble, such a heinous crime …"
"Hanging them is too easy …"
…
Amidst the discussions, a fair-skinned, androgynous' person 'was mixed in the crowd, watching this scene.
"Using the authority of the secular world to execute a bishop?"
His face was originally filled with intense anger, "This is an insult to all clergymen … Eh? Wait … This is not a clergyman, there are no traces of divine power on him, only the aura of supernatural power … This is a servant of the false god, there is no true god in this kingdom … "
From the perspective of the gods, seeing any clergyman being judged by the secular world would not be very happy. After all, this meant that the theocracy was at a disadvantage in the battle against the royal power.
But what if this clergyman was fake? Then it would be immediately different.
"These despicable fellows who serve the false god should all be killed and sent to the gallows!"
Heretics were often more hateful than heretics.
To the Oracle, as long as it was a clergyman of the true god, they could obtain his respect, but these blasphemers only deserved to be destroyed!
However, at that moment, the Divine Emissary's expression suddenly changed.
Behind him, there was already an additional person. It was Wu Ming, who had been attracted by his agitated emotions and unconsciously released power!
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