Era of the transmigrating earth-Chapter 2012: The First Founding of a Nation in This World

"It’s been so long since we’ve seen the Master, I really miss him." Lin Yushi said helplessly as she looked at the abyss plane in front of her.

"Sister, what do you think about us taking the initiative to attack that world? Maybe we’ll get a chance to go in."

Lin Yucha hurriedly dismissed her sister’s whimsical idea: "Don’t act recklessly, that world’s level is too high. If we act rashly, it might put the Master in danger. You don’t want that, right?"

Lin Yushi nodded: "But, it’s really been so long since we’ve seen the Master. I’m very upset."

Beside them, Li Mengyao smiled slightly: "It’s okay, you’ll get used to it. We should focus on our own tasks for now." Though the two sisters were considered top-tier powerhouses outside, peak-level powerhouses at the ninth tier, at home, they were very endearing, especially Lin Yushi, who most of the time had a temperament similar to a child’s.

Unlike others, who wouldn’t see Du You for many years due to his frequent closed-door cultivation or travels to other worlds.

But the two sisters were always with Du You, and even when they were apart, it was the two sisters who were cultivating in seclusion, while Du You ventured out, so there were very few times they truly couldn’t see him.

Thus, after just a few months of not seeing Du You, the sisters’ longing was almost uncontrollable.

Meanwhile, Du You had entered a new phase in a new world. Under his control, there were already more than three hundred cities, and with the vast territories in between, his territory was enormous.

Although he currently had ample military force and personnel, controlling the entirety of his domain was fairly easy. But Du You knew that now he couldn’t use the old methods anymore, he had to change the system.

"Convey my order, prepare to establish a nation, draft a basic system, and show it to me later."

The two doppelgangers slightly bowed, then went off to convey the orders. This move immediately caused a sensation throughout the entire territory. They didn’t know what a nation was, but they could see the system.

This system represented that they could also become part of the upper class of the empire, and could gradually rise in status rather than remaining ordinary people like everyone else. This is how humanity is; when external pressures are significant, people become united. But when external pressures decrease, internal strife becomes increasingly severe.

At this time, just giving those capable individuals a path is enough.

What Du You offered was an upward channel, the possibility to become a noble, or a lord, and to climb the ranks step by step.

Du You didn’t pursue any people’s dictatorship because it was not feasible; the current population and productivity couldn’t support it. So it was better to follow the noble system, at least for the sake of stability for a certain period.

Moreover, with the absolute military power he possessed, there was no concern about rebellion; he could absolutely control his nation.

The news was spread and the surrounding cities were simultaneously informed. At this time, the lord of the most powerful force nearby was looking incredulously at the intelligence before him.

"How is it possible, more than three hundred cities, how does he control them, could he be bluffing?"

"Lord, we are investigating this matter, but according to their statements, it is likely true."

Such things couldn’t be hidden, after all, they were allowing everyone to investigate. If it was fake, it would be easy to find discrepancies. However, the matter was too incredible.

"Impossible, how do they communicate among so many cities?"

His family, after dozens of generations of development, had only managed to control five cities, which was already the most powerful force in the surrounding area. Each of the five large cities was much stronger than those in the vicinity.

"According to our current intelligence, they directly utilized the Demon caves, connecting various cities underground. It’s even heard that they transformed these Demon caves, turning them into underground cities."

"That’s even more impossible, such places are filled with traces of demonic energy, how can people reside there? Over time, they are sure to turn into new Demons."

They had tried before, and of course, they knew the consequences. It was a painful lesson learned over several generations. They switched to other methods later. The Demon caves they had arduously conquered were directly demolished and buried with sand. As for the issue of communication between cities, they circumvented the Demon caves and dug new underground passages.

It was a monumental project, hence it took dozens of generations to barely connect four cities.

Indeed, they only connected four, and of the remaining two relatively close cities, they connected by above-ground expansion, gradually developing the two cities until they were very close.

One could say, as long as one left the city gate, a few hundred meters away was another city. In a sense, this could also be considered as one city. This method allowed them to control five cities.

But what did he see? More than three hundred cities interconnected, it was simply unbelievable.

"According to their own claims, after conquering the Demon caves, they washed every corner with abundant Holy Water, completely driving away the demonic energy before utilizing them."

"Purifying Demon caves, damn it, where did they get so much Holy Water?"

The recipe for Holy Water in this world was public knowledge, and they also knew how difficult it was to produce. Purifying one cave would be enough to deplete a major force like his, and still might not be enough.

"We don’t know either, but they indeed have large quantities of Holy Water on their side, enough that every household has some. They seem to have mastered a method for large-scale Holy Water production."

"Damn, if we also had such a method."

The Lord’s face was full of frustration. If he had such a method, there was no way he would have only five cities under his command.

A subordinate cautiously asked: "So, what is our choice?"

"Hmph, we absolutely cannot submit to them. Tell them, we can survive on our own, we don’t need to rely on anyone."

"But what if they attack us?"

"Hmph, if they attack, then they are in the wrong. Such a large force, once their reputation is ruined, will surely encounter trouble." After being a lord for so many years, he was well aware of the importance of reputation.

"Then I will go communicate our reply to them." The lord waved his hand, and the subordinate left. At this moment, the lord paced back and forth in his room, who knows what he was thinking. Facing such a behemoth, it was impossible not to feel any pressure.