Li Huang gazed at the system screen displaying the details of the Golden Throne Army, now at Level 5.
[Golden Throne Army, Level 5: All members possess cultivation at Nirvana, Stage 9. This army excels in managing and administrating the empire, whether it's civilian governance, military organization, or handling disasters with wisdom and meticulous planning. They are also specialized in defense with golden armor offering the highest level of protection, capable of blocking both physical and spiritual attacks. The army can summon up to 1,000 soldiers per day, and their loyalty to the Host is absolute, with no possibility of betrayal. (Next upgrade requires 1,000,000,000 points.)]
Suddenly, a young man with strikingly handsome features, sleek black hair, and golden eyes appeared before Li Huang. His presence radiated an aura of boundless authority. The young man immediately knelt and spoke with deep respect.
"Please, Your Majesty, bestow upon me a name."
Li Huang looked at the young man while the system provided his details within his mind.
Name: –
Role: General of the Golden Throne Army
Cultivation Level: Transcendent, Stage 1
Physique: Sacred Golden Body (Emperor Level)
"From now on, your name will be Zhi Yuan," Li Huang declared in a cold voice.
Zhi Yuan bowed deeply, showing utmost respect. "Thank you, Your Majesty. Zhi Yuan, swear to serve you with all my strength."
Li Huang looked at the scene with satisfaction before asking the system within his thoughts.
"System, what does the 'Emperor Level' in his physique signify?"
The system's voice responded promptly.
[It is a classification of special physiques. There are five levels: Ordinary Body, Spirit Body, Heaven Body, Pure Body, and finally, Emperor Body.]
Li Huang nodded in understanding before issuing his next command with a firm and authoritative tone.
"Upgrade the Shadow Guards to Level 6."
[Total Kill Points: 225,483,890 points]
Li Huang glanced at the system screen to view the updated information about the Shadow Guards after their recent upgrade.
[Shadow Guards, Level 6: All members possess cultivation at Transcendent, Stage 9. They are elite intelligence and assassination units, ensuring guaranteed kills. They can merge with shadows and erase their presence, making them undetectable. They can infiltrate minds and extract information and perfectly transform into anyone they've seen. Additionally, they are experts in using deadly poisons, from instant-kill toxins to slow-acting poisons that cause prolonged suffering. The army can summon up to 5,000 members per day, with 100% loyalty to the Host. Betrayal is impossible. (Next upgrade requires 10,000,000,000 points.)]
Li Huang smiled slightly, calculating his forces. He now had 7,100 Shadow Guards, 2,700 Black Dragon Cavalry, and 1,000 Golden Throne Army soldiers at his disposal.
After a moment of silence, Li Huang spoke decisively.
"Send 300 Shadow Guards to various royal dynasties. I want every detail of their movements, both inside and outside. Do not miss a single thing."
All the Shadow Guards hidden in the darkness around him silently saluted and disappeared into the shadows.
Li Huang sat upon his grand throne, holding the scroll he had written earlier. It outlined his plans and strategies for the future of the Heavenly Flame Dynasty.
"Summon the Golden Throne Army before me," Li Huang ordered calmly.
[Understood, Host] the system responded immediately. In mere moments, a group of tall, imposing men in golden robes, exuding an aura of elegance and power, appeared swiftly before Li Huang. They all knelt in unison.
"Long live the Emperor!" they proclaimed in unison.
Li Huang gazed at them, then handed the scroll he had written to Zhi Yuan, the general of the Golden Throne Army.
Zhi Yuan respectfully accepted the scroll, quickly opened it, and began to assess its contents.
"I believe we should target the Spirit Forest first, Your Majesty," Zhi Yuan stated decisively. "The Spirit Forest is rich in resources, including both animals and plants. If we can take control of that area and execute the animal farming plan outlined in the scroll, we will be able to eliminate the issue of famine entirely."
Li Huang nodded slightly, agreeing with Zhi Yuan's proposal, and Zhi Yuan continued.
"As for the situation at the borders with other nations, I don't believe it poses any immediate threat. Our current forces are strong enough to eliminate any threat within three days. Therefore, I suggest we focus our attention on the Spirit Forest first, Your Majesty."
Li Huang pondered for a moment before nodding again and issuing further orders.
"Send Qing Ying with 6,000 Shadow Guards and Hei Long with 2,700 Black Dragon Cavalry to launch an assault on the Spirit Forest. I want the entire forest under my control within three days. Tell them I will not tolerate any delays."
"In addition, select some members from the Golden Throne Army to be appointed as governors of the various cities within the Heavenly Flame Dynasty. I want every city under the control of my people alone."
Zhi Yuan bowed once more. "Understood, Your Majesty." He then left with the Golden Throne Army to carry out the orders immediately.