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Chapter 75: Three Bastards
"Greetings, Lord."
Liu Haitao hurriedly left after bringing Lian Yun into a secret chamber. Upon seeing Lian Yun, Zhou Tong, Murong Ying, and Jiang Ao all bowed respectfully.
Now, the three had fully recognized Lian Yun as their leader, though they were somewhat worried that Lian Yun might look down on them.
However, Lian Yun glanced at the three and smiled, "Not bad, take a seat."
All three were High-Level Monarchs. In three years, they had risen from ordinary Ghost Hunters to High-Level Monarchs, and their foundations were quite solid; this was indeed impressive.
"I dare not," Zhou Tong replied with a hint of displeasure in his tone.
He had always wanted to mold Lian Yun into an emperor. Being approachable was acceptable, but one must possess the demeanor of a superior. There should be a distinction between ranks; treating subordinates with such equality was not appropriate.
Lian Yun felt somewhat helpless; this guy really hadn't changed at all.
Thus, Lian Yun could only let him be. With a calm demeanor, he asked, "In the past three years, how far has our influence expanded?"
Zhou Tong and Murong Ying both nodded towards Jiang Ao.
Jiang Ao nodded as well and began to report, "Currently, our Cloud Organization has one million members, with one hundred thousand being formal members."
"According to the hints you provided before leaving, we have divided our forces into three main parts. The first is the Combat Department, which consists entirely of formal members—five Ten Thousand People—whose strengths range from Elementary King to Intermediate Monarch, led by Liu Lao."
“Liu Lao?”
“Yes, it is indeed Liu Lao. He has broken through to Monarch,” Zhou Tong nodded.
Lian Yun nodded, her expression a mix of joy and concern. She felt happy for Liu Lao’s breakthrough to the Monarch level, but considering that he had served both her and her mother for two generations, she wished he could retire and enjoy a leisurely life.
However, that was something to consider later. She gestured to Jiang Ao to continue.
“Apart from the Combat Department, there is the Ministry of Science and Technology and the Production Department. The Ministry of Science and Technology has a formal membership of Forty Thousand People and Outer Members totaling one hundred thousand. It is divided into two main parts: one focuses on researching ancient manufacturing techniques, while the other deals with modern technology, overseen by Murong Ying. The Production Department consists of ten thousand formal members and nine hundred thousand Outer Members, managed by subordinates.”
“The Production Department is relatively complex; it serves as both a reserve for the Combat Department and the Ministry of Science and Technology, as well as distributing various life skills such as farming and construction.”
“The power we have achieved today is mainly due to Miss Murong and Brother Jiang. My subordinates have not contributed much,” Zhou Tong said.
“Oh! Did you go sightseeing with Master Pang?”
“Lord, you are wise!” the three replied in unison.
Lian Yun shook her head, not particularly concerned, but fell silent again.
She pondered over the forces built by the three of them.
With fifty thousand in the Combat Department and fifty thousand lower to mid-level Monarchs, this would be nothing more than a drizzle if placed in Yin Yang City. With Lian Yun’s current strength, she could easily wipe them out with a wave of her hand.
However, it was undeniable that within three years, the three had managed to build a fighting force of fifty thousand from nothing, which was quite remarkable.
The Ministry of Science and Technology had forty thousand members and one hundred thousand on the periphery. This was to protect technology from being leaked, with members primarily focused on research, each equipped with one or two assistants.
The Production Department seemed to have only ten thousand official members, but in Lian Yun's view, this Ten Thousand People likely belonged to an elite level. Each person managed nearly ninety Outer Members.
Of course, this was a rough estimate; it was very possible that one member managed an entire company or a manufacturing factory. Alternatively, one could be an instructor training troops, selecting personnel for the Combat Department and the Ministry of Science and Technology from among the military members.
There were many possibilities, as in the case of Jiang Ao, which was more complex and thus not explained in detail.
Overall, Lian Yun was quite satisfied with the current state of their forces.
Suddenly, Lian Yun felt a stirring in his heart and forcefully arranged for the three to sit around him on the ground. Just as Zhou Tong was about to express his anger, Lian Yun's expression turned serious as he said, "I need to tell you something that may affect our previous judgments."
Seeing Lian Yun's serious demeanor, Zhou Tong felt some anger but held it back.
"I have seen my predecessor, the Ghost Body."
This seemingly incomprehensible statement left the three in shock.
With their intelligence, they instantly realized that Lian Yun's so-called predecessor referred to the previous owner of the Yin-Yang Stage, Emperor Yi. The term Ghost Body carried much information; while their interpretations might differ, they understood Lian Yun's intent.
"What was his strength like?" Jiang Ao asked with a hint of trepidation.
Lian Yun raised a finger, pointing upwards, symbolizing the supreme Emperor.
The three of them were not as shocked by this revelation.
Murong Ying asked, "So, does that mean Huaxia actually has its own Three Great Emperors, and they are also Demon Emperors, not inferior to those from the Demon Realm? If that's the case, then the Earth Formation that the Peerless Demon Master is preparing might not be aimed at inciting war."
"Yes, it's possible that it is meant to protect our people. After all, Demon Emperors are spirits, while we are flesh and blood. If war breaks out, even the Three Great Emperors cannot guarantee the safety of our people."
"It could also be a way to reclaim and restore the magnificent landscapes of Huaxia."
Lian Yun pointed at the three of them and then at himself, saying, "So now I find it hard to fathom the true intentions of the Peerless Demon Master."
Zhou Tong and the others felt a chill run down their spines again because they understood that Lian Yun was implying that Huaxia had four great emperors.
This was simply unbelievable.
Suddenly, as they felt both astonished and invigorated, a sense of pride surged within them; their nation, the Huaxia Ethnicity, seemed incredibly powerful.
However, they quickly reined in their emotions and fell into deep thought.
The confrontation between the Three Great Emperors and the Demon Realm's Three Ghost Emperors seemed natural enough for one emperor to protect their people’s safety. But why would the Peerless Demon Master go so far as to let Huaxia's blood flow like rivers to set up an Earth Formation?
In that moment, none of them could make sense of it.
However, the mindset of the three was no longer the same as it had been during the time of Fengdu. They seemed to have become more open-minded and relaxed, without any signs of despair.
With the four great emperors handling the major issues, they only needed to adapt to the situation as it unfolded or follow Lian Yun's lead. There was no need to overthink things.
Realizing this, Zhou Tong suddenly looked at Lian Yun with a mischievous glint in his eyes, as if to say, "Don't ask us about this; figure it out yourself."
Lian Yun felt a bit speechless and thought to himself: You are national heroes and strategists; isn't it a bit unhelpful not to assist in resolving your own troubles?
Of course, Lian Yun kept these thoughts to himself and simply nodded before asking, "Have you made any relevant plans for the development of Fengdu?"
"Uh..." The expressions of the three turned somewhat blank.
Lian Yun was also puzzled and asked, "Then where have you established your headquarters?"
"In Cloud Emperor City!" Murong Ying, the strikingly beautiful woman among them, displayed a hint of ignorance with a cute demeanor.
Lian Yun slapped his forehead and thought: These three idiots.
(End of Chapter)
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