On the 12th of July, the Kingdom of Shang sent Yangshang's personal letter of surrender.
On the 18th of July, Lin Muyu and Feng Jixing joined forces in Tianji Province. A total of 600,000 elite soldiers were stationed in the southern plains of Tianji City. Lin Muyu, Feng Jixing, and the rest accompanied Empress Qin Yin and Tang Xiaoxi into Tianji City to accept Yangshang's surrender.
…
Tianji City was bustling as usual, which made people sigh with emotion. Fortunately, this city had avoided many wars and maintained the existence of the civilization of the Tianji Empire.
In Tianji Palace, Yangshang led the officials to kneel to welcome them.
Yangshang knelt on the ground, holding the imperial seal and the Marshal's Tiger Tally in his hands. He looked straight at Lin Muyu. He looked at this young general whom he once looked down on. But now, Lin Muyu was way above him.
"Get up, Emperor Shang," Qin Yin said.
Yangshang stood up gratefully, "Thank you for your grace, Your Highness!"
Lin Muyu took the imperial seal from Yangshang's hands and handed it to Wei Chou, "Emperor Shang, follow us into the palace. Her Highness is going to announce all the decisions regarding Tianji City."
"Yes."
Yangshang was a little perturbed. He walked into the palace side by side with Lin Muyu.
The Imperial Guards quickly replaced the original guards. Situ Sen quickly replaced the original city defense. Outside the city, the army of the Kingdom of Shang had already put down their weapons and accepted the incorporation of the Qin Army.
The general situation had been decided. Everyone was relieved!
From 31 years to 44 years, it had been 13 years. Now, it was finally over.
Qin Yin walked along the steps to the front of the throne and said softly, "Xiao Xi, announce the edict."
"Yes."
Tang Xiaoxi held onto the edict and walked in front of Qin Yin. She opened the edict and read, "First, Yangshang's authority over all military and political affairs shall be revoked. Yangshang can only bring the original Northern Heaven Realm's Celestial Race army and leave. Second, Silver Wolf City in the North shall be bestowed to Yangshang. Yangshang and the Northern Heaven Realm's Celestial Race army shall be ordered to cultivate in Silver Wolf City. They are not allowed to leave, and they are not allowed to step into the Qin Empire's territory again. Third, the Kingdom of Shang shall hand over all the Demon Gods and banish them immediately. Fourth, hand over Duo La."
Yangshang broke out in a cold sweat when he heard that. "Your Highness wants to banish the demonic gods?"
"Yes."
Qin Yin said, "Good and evil cannot coexist. Wu Chang, Sima Jin, and Lin of the North must immediately ascend and leave the Mortal Realm. Otherwise, we will kill them immediately. After entering the Heaven Realm, I hope that the three of you will behave yourselves and not be seen by us. Otherwise … we will not be polite either. I hope that you will not commit any evil deeds and return to seclusion."
Wu Chang frowned, "Yes, Your Highness …"
Even though Sima Jin and Lin of the North revealed looks of indignation, they had no choice. With their cultivation, any one of Lin, Qin, or Tang could easily kill them. Even if Wu Chang, a Higher God was added, the result would still be the same.
Very quickly, the three Demon Gods ascended and left the Mortal Realm in front of everyone. However, it was unknown whether they were going to the Demon Realm or the Heaven Realm.
Yangshang took his leave and left Tianji City with over ten thousand Northern Divine Realm's Crippled Gods. As for Silver Wolf City, it was a small desolate city in the north. Its population was sparse and it put an end to the possibility of Yangshang making a comeback. Furthermore, there were three Righteous Gods overseeing Tianji City now, so it was unlikely that Yangshang would have the guts to do so.
Duo La was handed over by Yang Shang, and two hours later, she was executed by Wei Chou and Hou Yi Gong. She had committed too many crimes, and too many people had died at her hands. Luo Xin, Yao Yuan, and the others could only be blamed on her.
… …
At night, the army outside the city was in formation while the city was in complete silence.
Lin Muyu held a family banquet in the imperial palace. A large table was filled with more than twenty people. They were all very close friends or subordinates of the Longdan Army Camp.
Delicious food, mellow wine, and jade cups. Everyone's faces were filled with joy.
"Come, let's toast for the empire," Qin Yin said with a smile.
Everyone stood up together, "Long live Your Highness!"
After drinking the first cup, Lin Muyu said, "Let's eat first. I will announce the next decision when we are full."
Everyone knew that when Lin Muyu informed everyone, she said that this was a family banquet. Those sitting here were all her people and also represented the highest power group of the Qin Empire.
Very soon, after a round of eating.
Lin Muyu cleared her throat and said, "The North, South, East, and West Heaven Realms are in a mess. The Demon Realm has invaded. The God Realm needs the power of our Righteous Gods, so … Xiao Yin, Xiao Xi, and I may have to ascend to the Heaven Realm in advance. As for the people who stay behind, I have thought for a long time … but I still can't think of the most suitable way."
Wei Chou was stunned, "Your Highness, we …"
"Let me finish first." Lin Muyu didn't use her divine power to suppress the alcohol, but let the drunkenness numb her. Her face was slightly red, and she said with a smile, "I know that it's not easy for you to fight with me. Today, it's already a success. Xiao Yin is not a fatuous ruler and will not order the execution of meritorious ministers. But … next, the royal power will be handed over to the Congress. Although the Congress advocates to rule the country according to the constitution, after all, it's people who are in charge of the Congress, and people are selfish. You are all good brothers who have followed me for many years. I don't want anyone to be involved in this whirlpool and end up with a bad ending. So, I must arrange everything before I leave."
Feng Jixing said, "Yu, if you have anything to say, just say it. We are all family."
"Okay."
Lin Muyu nodded and said, "Xiao Yin, Xiao Xi, and I will be waiting for you in the Divine Realm. We will wait for you to comprehend the dao and ascend, and then we will slay the demons and devils in the Divine Realm. But before that, you all have a few choices. One is to find a place to live in seclusion, a place where no one can find you. This way, even if the future ruler wants to hunt you down, they won't be able to find you. The second is to continue to stay in the center of power. The empire is unified, and there may not be too many wars in the future. But silent wars are crueler, and the Congress will be the battlefield in the future. If anyone wants to continue to stay as an official and enjoy glory and splendor, I will arrange for them to enter the Congress. As long as they are careful, at least they won't be assassinated. "
After saying that, Lin Muyu coughed and said, "The Congress needs someone to preside over the overall situation. I don't feel at ease with others. If any of you are willing, Xiao Yin and I will support you with all our might."
Feng Jixing smiled and shook his head. "I can't stand the days of mutual deceit. It's better not to make me suffer. How about this, Yu? As the vice marshal of the empire, I'm sure that no one will dare to harm me for the time being. I will bring Zhang Wei, Luo Yu, and Lin Xun to stay in Tianji City and preside over the Celestial Pole Continent. At the same time, I will also quell those wars that haven't been quelled yet."
"Okay." Lin Muyu smiled and said, "Xiao Yin, what do you think?"
Qin Yin smiled and said, "Sure. I will issue an imperial edict to the Congress to maintain Feng Jixing's position as vice marshal. He will be in charge of the military affairs of the twenty-one provinces of the Celestial Pole Continent. Within ten years, no one is allowed to question his position, not even the Congress. Ten years is enough for General Feng to comprehend the Mahayana Heavenly Dao!"
"Three years is enough, okay? You're really looking down on me."
Lin Muyu laughed and continued, "Then … Brothers of the Longdan Army Camp, what do you plan to do? Continue to stay in the Longdan Army Camp, or …? "
Wei Chou cupped his fists and said, "I'll listen to your arrangements!"
Lin Muyu thought for a while and said, "Wei Chou, you're upright and brave … I'm afraid you're not very suitable to work in the Congress. You'll be easily framed by others. How about this? Xiao Yin will issue an imperial edict to you, ordering you to lead the Longdan Army Camp and continue to guard the Imperial Capital, Lanyan City. The establishment of the Longdan Army Camp will remain unchanged, and the national treasury must supply it every year. General Sen, General Xue, and Fengxi will also remain in the Longdan Army Camp and help me look after Lanyan City. With you guys around, at least no one will dare to cause trouble."
"Yes, my lady!" The few of them nodded in unison.
Lin Muyu's gaze fell on Tang Zhen and his wife.
Tang Zhen smiled and said, "Marshal, I'm old … I don't want to get involved in any fights, it's better … to let me go back to the Demon Subduing Pass to guard, so that Linghu and I can also spend the rest of our lives together."
Lin Muyu was quite moved and said apologetically, "I'm sorry, I don't have a way to prolong my life, and I don't have the art of immortality …"
Tang Zhen smiled and said, "Mortals have their own blessings, why force it? Marshal, you're already good enough to us."
Lin Muyu's gaze fell on QianFeng and said, "Marshal QianFeng, what about you?"
QianFeng touched his nose and said, "The mutual deception of humans is really disgusting. I'd better go back to the Tongtian Gorge and the Eight Wastelands. Rest assured, Lin General, I, QianFeng, swear that I will never rebel, and there will never be a case of my clan rebelling."
"Mm."
Lin Muyu looked at Si Kongyao and Liu Buyi and asked, "What about the two of you?"
"Brother …" Si Kongyao pursed her lips and said, "I want to stay in Tianji City and rebuild the Tianji Sect. I'll leave the Bai Ze Mercenaries to Liu Buyi and let him guard the Celestial Pole Continent with General Feng. With the Bai Ze Mercenaries at his disposal, General Feng will be more relaxed."
Feng Jixing clapped his hands and smiled. "Welcome, welcome! With Big Sister Si Kongyao guarding Tianji City, I can really rest assured. "
"Mm."
Lin Muyu looked at Chu Yao again and said, "Big Sister Chu Yao, I want to keep you by my side, but I'm afraid you can't withstand the impact of the sand of time, so there's no other way, you can only rely on yourself to comprehend the Mahayana Heavenly Way."
"I know."
"I'll leave all the Dragon League members behind and let them stay in Lanyan City to protect you and the Spiritual Medicine Department."
Chu Yao couldn't help but burst into laughter. "You're going to let fifty to sixty thousand Godly State experts protect me just to protect my sister?"
"Mm, I can't rest assured if there are fewer people, they will all listen to your orders."
"Alright, I'll help you look after them first."
Lin Muyu took a deep breath and looked at everyone again. "Is there really no one who wants to stay and join the Congress? In the future … the Congress will be the center of power, and I really can't rest assured letting those treacherous villains who claim to be scholars control the entire Congress. Once the villains are in power, they will become petty and arrogant, and maybe their claws and teeth will reach out to all of you. "
Everyone looked at each other, and finally, Feng Jixing said, "How about this, I'll make the names, Qin Yan, Qin Yong, and Baili Cang will stay and be the deacons of the Congress, Guanxing and Marshal Xiang Yu can also join the Congress, what do the four of you think?"
Qin Yan, Qin Yong, and Baili Cang nodded. "Understood."
Xiang Yu hesitated for a moment and said, "Alright."
Guanxing was Feng Jixing's subordinate, so he naturally wouldn't disobey orders.
Just like that, the final structure of Shattered Cauldron Realm and Celestial Pole Continent was slowly formed.
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