The final battle lasted a full three days and nights. Lin Han and the Dragon God Squad did not intervene. Without the blessing of the gods and the interference of the Azure Abyss Cult, this war turned into a one-sided massacre. Eventually, the Emperor of the Star Dragon Empire realized something was amiss. He acted in time, refraining from exterminating the Three Kingdoms' forces completely.
In the end, Lin Han appeared on the battlefield and revealed everything that had transpired. Upon learning that their guardians had all been killed, the Three Kingdoms promptly expressed their surrender. As for the post-war reconstruction, that was no longer something Lin Han could concern himself with.
It is worth mentioning that with the absence of guardians, there was now only one system in the world. This system relied on the Awakening Divine Stone and the Beast Mastery System. In a sense, one could say that this time, the Awakening Divine Stone emerged as a winner. Although controlled by Lin Han, its authority remained high. However, any attempts to engage in underhanded tactics within it were now impossible.
Subsequently, the Lin family attended a grand funeral. It served both to commemorate those comrades who had fallen in battle and to bid farewell to Wu Qinghong. The mysteries of life and death are profound; even now, Lin Han could not bring anyone back from the dead. However, he had a vague feeling that his inability to do so was due to some kind of limitation. Otherwise, having leveled up while the system remained would be rather inexplicable.
A year later, at the Military Academy graduation ceremony, Lin Han appeared on stage in a dashing military uniform. After delivering an impassioned speech, he was met with adoring gazes from all around.
"Lin Han, from now on you will be the ruler of this land; we old-timers should retire," they thought. With all threats to the Star Dragon Empire eliminated, Han Cheng could finally enjoy his twilight years in peace.
"Master, you can't be lazy; there are still many juniors waiting for your guidance," Lin Han said, handing over a bottle of water.
"You brat, are you trying to keep me from retiring?" Han Cheng replied, a hint of amusement in his voice. Initially, he had hesitated to fully embrace his role, as Lin Han was like a deity in his eyes. However, after spending time together, he realized that Lin Han had not changed at all, which put him at ease.
Han Cheng naturally accepted the bottle of mineral water and drank from it without a second thought. But the next moment, he sensed something was off. A surge of Vital Breath coursed through him, and to his astonishment, his once silver hair began to darken gradually.
"Look at you now, Master; you're young again! Don't even think about retiring. I don't have the energy to manage such a vast country," Lin Han teased, pulling out a mirror. Han Cheng was shocked to see that he now appeared to be in his deputy zone years.
"You brat! You bring out such a wonderful thing just to avoid responsibility!" Han Cheng shook his head helplessly, finally understanding Lin Han's intentions.
At that moment, the Emperor approached them. "Lin Han, I've made my decision. The Star Dragon Empire will cease to exist and will be renamed the Dragon Kingdom. I am also about to abdicate."
Lin Han was taken aback by this revelation. He hadn't expected such a significant change from the royal family.
"Your Majesty, are you truly willing to give up the throne?" he asked.
"Times must progress, and absolute monarchy is not suitable for the future world. Don't you think so?" the Emperor replied.
Lin Han nodded thoughtfully. "Indeed, as people's thoughts become more open, the concept of monarchy will eventually be replaced."
"Since you've made your decision, I won't interfere. However, I have some governance ideas that may be helpful for the future."
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