stonecrandall Chapter 87 The Jade Family Continent is Established!!!
Chapter 87 The Jade Family Continent is Established!!!
Chapter 87 The Jade Family Continent is Established!!!
After that earth-shattering battle, the Star Luo Empire fell like a meteor, and the once glorious Douluo Continent finally ushered in complete unification.
An unprecedented and massive super empire stands proudly on this vast land!
However, how to properly govern such a vast country became a difficult problem for everyone. It should be noted that although the Spirit Hall was once a powerful force, it was ultimately just a religious organization and knew very little about governance; moreover, it also had obvious shortcomings in talent cultivation.
In contrast, the Star Luo Empire and the Heaven Dou Empire previously employed a system of aristocratic self-governance. High-ranking nobles each possessed vast fiefdoms, issuing commands within their own territories like emperors. Each year, the empire would only extract a certain percentage of taxes from these fiefdoms, completely ignoring what the nobles actually did within their domains—as long as they didn't rebel or cause trouble, they were free to do as they pleased.
It was obvious that this outdated and corrupt method of governance was far from meeting the needs of the new era. Therefore, when the Spirit Empire successfully unified the Douluo Continent, it decisively took action: not only did it nationalize all the fiefdoms held by the nobles, but it also resolutely repudiated their original titles. After all, the Spirit Empire was now a typical feudal imperial state. Although a noble class still existed, these so-called "nobles" had long since lost their former real power. To still dream of acquiring fiefdoms was simply delusional!
The system of institutions is crucial! However, simply transplanting modern Earth's democratic and social models to a fantasy world is absolutely impossible. After all, in that fantastical realm, the emperor doesn't need to painstakingly cling to power; as long as his own strength is extraordinary and reaches its pinnacle, power will be firmly in his grasp, and no one dares to harbor any ambitions. If anyone dares to recklessly challenge imperial authority, they will only face the tragic fate of being struck dead with a single blow.
In ancient China, the highly centralized feudal dynastic system was quite compatible with the Martial Spirit Empire. From the perspective of modern Earthlings, such a system might seem somewhat outdated, but considering the current situation in the Douluo Continent, it is undoubtedly the most suitable choice.
Otherwise, how could one possibly preach democratic ideals or discuss socialism with those high and mighty Soul Masters? That's utterly a pipe dream, a pipe dream! You must understand, Soul Masters are extremely rare, and their status far surpasses that of ordinary people—this is an unshakeable ironclad rule. Just as there is a world of difference between cultivators and mortals, there is absolutely no possibility of treating them as equals.
Consider this: once a Soul Master successfully awakens, before advancing to the Soul Venerable realm, they receive a gleaming gold coin as a monthly stipend. However, if this person lacks aptitude and fails to break through the Soul Venerable barrier by the age of thirty, this stipend will abruptly cease, and they will no longer receive a single penny.
For an average family of three, a single gold coin is a fortune! If they live frugally and meticulously, this small coin could support them for two whole months. However, this contrasts sharply with the privileged Soul Masters. These individuals with special abilities receive a gold coin each month effortlessly, without any hard work. Such a stark difference in treatment highlights the insurmountable gap between social classes.
After the Spirit Empire successfully unified the country, it decisively changed its calendar from the Douluo Calendar to the Spirit Calendar. Then, in the first year of the Spirit Calendar, it began to comprehensively promote a unified written language, spoken language, and various regulations. After five years of unremitting efforts, by the sixth year of the Spirit Calendar, the Douluo Continent had basically achieved its initial goal of unification. At this point, people had gradually become accustomed to and accepted the Spirit Empire's ruling model, showing a high degree of recognition and support for it.
Time flew by, and in the tenth year of the Spirit Era, the once-mighty Empress Bibi Dong decided to retire gracefully and relinquish the throne. Thus, the young and promising Crown Prince Yu Tianming naturally ascended the throne, becoming the second ruler of the Spirit Empire. The following year, the eleventh year of the Spirit Era, this newly enthroned emperor, along with his vast harem of numerous beauties, miraculously used divine power to drag a mysterious continent located on the other side of the planet to the vicinity of the Douluo Continent.
Subsequently, in the twelfth year of the Spirit Calendar, the ambitious Spirit Empire launched an unprecedented war. After two years of arduous and protracted fighting, a decisive victory was finally achieved in the fourteenth year of the Spirit Calendar—the powerful Sun Moon Empire was annihilated, and the vast Sun Moon Continent was completely incorporated into the Spirit Empire's territory. With this, the Spirit Empire's sphere of influence was further expanded, and its glorious achievements astonished the world!
After Douluo Star achieved unification, it entered a very long period of vigorous development.
Over the past ten years, Yu Tianming has spared no effort in assisting his beloved wives to successfully ascend to the throne of God.
Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it has reached the fortieth year of the Martial Soul Era. Yu Tianming, who has been emperor for thirty years, is gradually growing weary of the throne. However, how to choose the next emperor has become a thorny problem.
Over the past thirty years, Yu Tianming has had numerous children, exceeding one hundred, and even his grandchildren are plentiful. If these children were content with their current lives as carefree princes, they might be able to manage, but when it comes to the talent for governing the country, none of them are capable of such a heavy responsibility. Yu Tianming originally intended to pass the throne to his eldest daughter, Yu Lan'er, but the girl showed no interest whatsoever. And when his third daughter, Yu Dong'er, learned of her father's impending departure, she similarly expressed her unwillingness to succeed to the throne as empress.
Just when everyone was at a loss about this matter, on a quiet night, Xiao Wu suddenly made a suggestion: "Why don't we pass the throne to Xiao Jiu?" Xiao Jiu was Yu Tianming's ninth son, named Yu Xiangyang. In terms of talent alone, he was second to none among his brothers and sisters. More importantly, he was Xiao Wu's son.
Upon hearing this, Yu Tianming pondered for a moment and felt that Xiao Wu's words made sense, so he readily agreed, "Alright, then let's do as you say and hand over the throne to Xiao Jiu." Thus, the long-troubled matter of succession to the throne was finally settled.
then……
In the momentous year of the Martial Soul Era, the second emperor, Yu Tianming, solemnly announced to the world that he would relinquish the crown that symbolized supreme power and responsibility and voluntarily abdicate.
This historic decision allowed the Ninth Prince, Yu Xiangyang, who was only twenty years old at the time, to ascend the throne and become the third monarch of the Martial Soul Empire.
However, the new emperor's ascension to the throne was not as peaceful as people had hoped. Within the palace, undercurrents surged, and some princesses and princes with ulterior motives harbored resentment towards Yu Xiangyang's succession, plotting to challenge the young emperor's authority.
Unfortunately, these restless forces ultimately underestimated Yu Tianming's ruthless methods.
As an important figure in the royal family, Qian Renxue did not hesitate to show her ruthless side, swiftly suppressing those who dared to resist with overwhelming force, thus ensuring the stability of Yu Xiangyang's throne.
It is important to know that under the leadership of the legendary Empress Bibi Dong, the Martial Soul Empire had long since broken with traditional concepts, and princesses were also qualified to inherit the throne.
However, in order to ensure the purity of the imperial succession, once a princess inherits the throne, she cannot marry before abdicating, and the throne can only be passed on to her younger brother or nephew/niece.
This unique institutional arrangement not only demonstrates the Martial Soul Empire's respect for the status of women, but also reflects its rigorous attitude towards the succession of the throne.
Our third emperor, Yu Xiangyang, clearly had a keen understanding of his own situation. He knew he was merely a transitional figure, only there to experience what it was like to be an emperor.
When the fourth-generation successor grows up strong enough to shoulder great responsibilities, that will be the day he retires with honor. This magnanimity and self-awareness enabled Yu Xiangyang to maintain a calm mind during his tenure, not to be misled by power, and to wholeheartedly work for the well-being of the country and the people.
Time flies, and years pass in the blink of an eye. The Martial Soul Era has already gone through a full hundred years. In these long years, the Martial Soul Empire has experienced countless trials and tribulations, yet it has always stood firm.
For those titled Douluo who have a lifespan of hundreds of years, this hundred years may not be too long; but for ordinary people, it is the succession of several generations.
However, it was precisely in this long historical process that the Martial Soul Empire gradually matured, its ruling foundation became more and more solid, and its social order became well-maintained.
Today, the grand goals that Yu Tianming set for Douluo Continent have been largely achieved.
The former Tang Family Continent has now been completely transformed into the true Yu Family Continent. Moreover, even the mysterious and unpredictable Douluo God Realm seems poised to become Yu Tianming's possession, his private backyard.
All these achievements demonstrate the exceptional wisdom and strength of Yu Tianming and his family, and also foreshadow that the Martial Soul Empire will continue to write a glorious chapter in the future!
On the vast Douluo Continent, the Spirit Empire stands like an indestructible fortress, its rule as firm as Mount Tai and unshakeable! Dozens of gods guard the Spirit Empire like loyal protectors, so who would dare to easily touch such a behemoth?
It's important to know that the royal family of the Spirit Empire is incredibly large, with many royal members possessing top-tier spirits that are the envy of all. The Six-Winged Angel spirit, symbolizing holiness and majesty; the Ice Phoenix spirit, radiating endless coldness; the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon spirit, containing immense power; and the mysterious and unpredictable Azure Serpent Emperor spirit—all are rare treasures in the world.
Even more astonishing is that these royal children possess extraordinary talent from birth—none of them has an innate soul power lower than level eight! Such exceptional talent seems to foreshadow that they are destined to become the most dazzling existence on this continent.
The royal retainers of the Spirit Empire are even more powerful, with as many as forty of them being Title Douluos!
It is particularly worth mentioning that more than half of them are from the royal family. Time flies, and in the blink of an eye, it has reached the 110th year of the Martial Soul Era.
In this year, an earth-shattering event occurred: Empress Bibi Dong, the second emperor Yu Tianming, and their harem beauties, along with the two beloved princesses Yu Lan'er and Yu Dong'er, successfully ascended to the Douluo God Realm.
With their departure, a new chapter began in the Douluo Continent, and the glorious era belonging to Yu Tianming came to a perfect end. However, although the wheels of history continue to turn, the legendary stories left behind by the Spirit Empire are forever etched in people's hearts…
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