It's a simple thing.

Ian has been absent from the Xiahui Territory recently, and Scott and Elder Mancliff are in charge of the Cult of Souls on the side of the Imperial Territory and the Mountain People, which naturally leads to differences in the development of the two sides.

After all, neither of them was a dragon god emissary.

And, for some reason, a video of Mahdi's relationship with the Dark Gold Dragon was passed on to the Radiant Leader.

Although there are some differences, the dark gold dragon is indeed the appearance of the steel dragon.

This image, coupled with the legend that circulated among the mountain people before Ian took control of the mountain people, a considerable number of mountain people believe that this is a symbol of the imminent return of the dragon god.

Between the returning dragon god and the dragon god messenger, who is the boss? Isn't that the problem?

Ian had already guessed who the legend came from.... There is no doubt that it is to invite the steel dragon himself. Who else could it be?

This dragon had a big battle with the Ice Dragon, and the two sides changed homes with each other, the Ice Dragon stayed on the top of the snow in the Baisen Mountains, and the Steel Dragon stayed in the crystal cave under the Xenomorph Research Institute.

Before he died, the dragon had an exchange with the Last Echo, who asked the last echo to use his flesh to create "the Dark Gold Dragon, and return to the Baisen Mountains to announce his return and message of victory."

This is probably a joke that Ganglong intends to play with the mountain people: I'm dead! Huh! I'm alive again!

But after 400 years, this joke is no longer the last humor of the real dragon, but enough to create a great crisis of sectarian split.

"Kowtow to me, Gang Long, not only do I have to help him take care of the mountain people, but I also have to deal with the whole bunch of problems he left behind.... He's really irresponsible!"

Thinking of this, Ian couldn't help but grit his teeth a little in his heart: "These people are really too idle, but it's easy to solve."

After all, both the Mahdi and the Dark Gold Dragon are now in his hands.

Even if there was really an irresolvable contradiction between the mountain people faction and the imperial faction, he could directly parachute in Mahdi and the dark gold dragon and announce that he, the envoy of the dragon god, was the host who truly cultivated the people on behalf of the gods.

As for the Dark Gold Dragon, which is nothing more than a child of the gods, Ian has full authority to represent the Steel Dragon and the Dragon's Son.

In this way, a trinity of dragon gods, descendants of dragon gods and dragon god messengers was formed, and the entire dragon god belief was completely absorbed into the spirit worship religion.

But to put it bluntly, it's all idle... This group of mountain people really had enough to eat and began to rectify heresy.

"Next time, I'll come forward and educate those mountain people well."

Ian said in a deep voice, "The education of the new generation of mountain people must also be stepped upon, the dragon god can exist as a cultural totem, but it should no longer involve the Soul Cult and the Xia Hui Realm."

"Scott, you go and arrange to bring those most qualified mountain priests over, and I need to have a good 'meeting' with them, so that they know that I, the messenger, am the only representative when the dragon god is away."

"Promise to complete the mission, my lord."

Scott immediately responded to this, but after thinking for a while, he said with some caution: "But my lord, there have been some discordant voices among the mountain people recently, they say that in the past, even the dragon god envoys had to discuss decisions with the chiefs of each tribe."

"You're ..... It's a dictatorship."

"Dictatorship?"

Ian was originally a little angry, but when he heard this, he showed a sudden expression, and he sighed, "This is the spy over there in the Flying Flame Land.... We're an empire, and the word dictatorship is a matter of course, and that's why the alliance system on the Flying Flame Land thinks it's a bad thing."

"The images of Mahdi and the Dark Gold Dragon are probably transmitted by them, right? When these people knew that I was a prophet, they didn't engage in any infiltration and sabotage, but began to engage in these little tricks in the dark."

That is to say, but sometimes, small means are more troublesome than frontal destruction and combat .... Internal divisions are always more terrifying than frontal enemies.

"Tell the tribal chiefs who want to accuse me of dictatorship."

Determined in his heart, Ian waved his hand, "I'm not going to talk about democracy with a group of people who can't help themselves, I'm a prophet, I can see the future, if they don't have another prophet and don't want to die, then they'd better listen to me."

"Understood, sir."

These are actually small things, chaos that occurs when Ian is away, and as long as Ian is there, no one dares to say such things.

But this is actually the reason why Ian's control over the mountain people has not reached its peak. Ian was too weak to be too powerful to be powerful when he became a dragon god emissary, and although he led the mountain people to repel the Flamelands, people believed in his wisdom, not strength.

Gotta find a chance to flex your muscles..... Moreover, it is time for the Cult of Souls to show a little bit of its own 'uniqueness', completely distinguishing itself from the dragon god belief of the mountain people.

With a secret thought in his heart, Ian began to listen to Qingchao's account of the army building of the Xia Hui Leader.

Before becoming an earl, Ian already had an armored squad and an independent regiment.

In addition, as a baron, he can also form a militia and escort to ensure the security of the territory.

At present, Xia Huiling's military construction is not expensive, and all economic priorities are given.

But even so, Xia Hui Leader also has a three-hundred-man charged rifle shooting brigade and a seventy-man Magnetic Storm Armor Squadron.

In addition to this, counting Ian's own armored cyclops, the other two armors are also being manufactured.

"Build a few more."

When Ian heard this, he gave an order: "The Xiahui Territory has been upgraded to an earldom, and the surrounding mountain autonomous regions are already my territory, three armors are simply not enough, at least twelve can barely meet my requirements."

"If it weren't for the fact that we didn't have the money, I really wanted to build thirty units and have an armored brigade."

"Boss, the one who can drive the armor is just me, Scott and the shadow."

Qing Chao replied seriously, "Among those mountain people, they are also worthy of trust, but they can only find three people to pilot the armor."

"Although our territory has enough resources to build and buy after the mountain people's mines are operational..... But the driver barely came."

"Then spend a few years cultivating. Qingchao, all the "Ascendant Reserves" you taught will be able to fly armor in the future, this is your task."

Ian said calmly, "As for the recent times, we must ensure that we have enough armor reserves - do you think that what I predicted at Nauman City is false?" Flamelands are definitely going to have a big move in the near future, and we have to be prepared."

"It's better to have armor without a driver than to have a driver without armor."

The truth is indeed this truth, since Ian has made up his mind, then Qingchao has no reason to refuse.

However, Qingchao has other questions: "Boss, since Flying Flame Land will definitely make a big move in the near future, how should we deal with it?"

Ian glanced at Qingchao rather strangely, and said in confusion, "Didn't I say all my prophecies in Nauman City?"

"On the coastal side, I have entrusted the Marquis of Batun to send the South China Sea Fleet to patrol, and the King of the Mountain will not say it for the time being, Xiou will patrol the perimeter of the mountain range to ensure that we do not lose air supremacy."

"As for us, we must guard the area between the Baisen Mountains and the Flying Flame Lands, at least have an early warning tower, so that the other side can no longer be like in the past, and even secretly send in all the Constructed Knights."

"Ah.....h

The blue-haired swordsman really didn't understand at this moment, and he wondered a little, "But didn't you predict these methods, boss? They're probably not going to use these methods that they've seen through......

Ian shook his head slightly.

"I'm just using prophecy to bewitch the Flamelands." He said patiently, "These are indeed the flaws of the current Nanling defense line, and I will say it openly in the name of prophecy, firstly, in order to put pressure on the nobles of Nanling, forcing them to start preparing as well, and also to put pressure on the Flying Flame Land

to make them hesitate and think of other countermeasures."

"No one wants to carry out a plan that has long been seen through by the enemy."

"But the premise of all this is that we can really block the enemy's invasion, otherwise, we can't stop the Flying Flame Land head-on, what is the difference between foreknowledge and unforeknowledge?"

"Everything is just words, and if it doesn't actually change, what's the point of prophecy?"

According to Ian's plan, the armor produced by Xia Hui Ling needs a "heavy armor" with stable and strong firepower, first of all, to ensure the defense capability of key areas and fortress areas.

Now Southridge is the weak side, and Ian has no intention of taking the initiative until it develops.

What he planned to do was to keep building towers in the mountain people and the Baisan Mountains, opening up his horizons and making tribes fortified.

In this way, even if the Flying Flame Land is really crazy, in the airborne troops in the South Ridge, those light prism fortresses with the indigenous gathering place as the core are enough for them to be disgusted for more than half a year.

After receiving Ian's instructions and evaluation, Scott and Qingchao both left quite happily.

Although they also completed their tasks perfectly when Ian was away, they also knew that their disposal could never compare to Ian's.

Through Ian's choice, they can also learn Ian's ways and ideas of handling various government affairs, and then become more proficient and reliable.

And just when Ian and Adbert were the only two people left in the room, Researcher Dead King spoke.

Ian thought that the other party was the same as Scott Qingchao, and planned to report to him about his recent work, asking Ian to guide the direction of research, and by the way, ask for a fund or something

But the results were unexpected. "Ian."

Sitting beside Ian, Adalbert thought for a moment, then said with some caution, "The Grand Duke has contacted me."

Ian's brow furrowed, he looked at the Dead King, and said cautiously, "When?"

The Grand Duke in Adbert's mouth is naturally the former Grand Duke of the Empire, Split Thorin, who became the fifth level with the method of "Dead King", and carried almost everyone in the entire Grand Duke to sink into the center of the earth.

Dissatisfied with the Empire and the entire human society of Terra due to the Dark Moon Turmoil and the death of his teacher Inaga II, Grand Duke Thorin made the extreme decision to exile himself from Terra.

Theoretically, this fifth-level will remain at the center of the earth until he dies.

But he reconnected with his most proud subordinate, Adalbert. 「.... Is it because of me?"

Ian whispered, "Because of my activity in the Xenomorph Institute? Or is it that Mahdi ....

"Yes."

Adalbert is obviously also in a mixed mood, Grand Duke Thorin does know him well, but he did something evil that Adalbert absolutely could not accept, and induced him to choose to become the deceased king, which indirectly led to the tragedy of the Avak Domain.

After settling down, Adbert said, "The Grand Duke told me that you have done a very good job."

"Whether it's the development of the territory or your personal strength, you are worthy of the status of the first knight's disciple."

He said that he also saw that Ian's embarrassing situation was mainly due to the lack of strong "supporters" behind it..... If you have a fifth-level powerhouse behind you, you will definitely not fall into the same passive situation as before."

Speaking of this, the Dead Monarch took a deep breath, he was obviously a little hesitant, but he still gritted his teeth and said, "The Grand Duke told me that if you are interested, you can meet him in the Void Realm."

"He could consider working with us and make a move when it matters..... Help us settle some of the troubles that we don't have to deal with."

Ian was silent for a while, he didn't lose his temper because of the name of the fifth-level powerhouse, but calmly muttered to himself, "..... Interesting."

"Actually, Grand Duke Surin has helped us a lot.

Raising his head, Ian said to Adalbert, who had a complicated expression, "I've been wondering why Axel offered me such a high price, even if it's for the sake of it

It should not be so high to seal the mouth of Mahdi and me, and let Mahdi not return to the empire again."

"But now, the reason why he compromised..... I'm afraid I guessed that "Mahdi" has already met with Grand Duke Sorin, and even reached some agreement."

"But we didn't." Adbert said seriously, "Ian, you're not going to promise Grand Duke Thorin, are you? Although he is my former boss, he is far less professional than Ian in terms of technical expertise, and his character is also very poor, so it is really a bit strange that he suddenly comes to the door now......".

"By what you say, Grand Duke Thorin is one of the best researchers in the world."

Adalbert frantically stepped on one of them, and Ian couldn't help but laugh dumbly: "I also think that he must have ulterior motives, but it is definitely not malicious, he should be planning to exchange some information and information with me.... Or maybe he has some dangerous decision that I need to prophesy for him."

After thinking for a while, Ian said slowly, "And. Archduke Thorin was right. If we want to really have the confidence to participate in the next great world, we definitely need a fifth energy level behind us."

"Ian..."

Adbert was a little depressed, but knew that it was true.

The Empire is at war with the Flamelands and the Heavenly Court, and the two countries are also at war with the Seven Cities Alliance and Ganthrigham, and the world war will officially start in a year or two, and then it will intensify.

Although Xia Hui Ling and Nanling are located in the middle of nowhere, they also have to deal with the possible attack of the Flying Flame Land army, and in this case, the King of the Mountain cannot make any moves at will.

Only those forces with the fifth energy level are qualified to reap their due benefits on the chessboard.

Ian was sure that Grand Duke Thorin was clearly a man who was not willing to be lonely—he was not like he said he was, he just wanted to take his people to hell in silence.

Just like on the way to the Spiritual Calamity, the reason why Ian was able to successfully cultivate the 'Void Breed' was definitely related to the Grand Duke of Thorin.

This guy ..... I'm afraid I just want to watch the whole of Terra burn! But that's not what Ian was trying to say.

"Rest assured, Adalbert."

Ian laughed, and he waved his hand to reassure the other party, "I told you before..... I now have two bodies, one is the body of the fairy now, and the other is the body of the immovable city with the core of the dragon's heart, right?"

Raising his hand and pointing to the sky, Ian said to Adalbert, "Although you may not believe it..... But I've already managed to convince the Dragon King of the Extreme Wind to sponsor me on Dragon Island."

"As expected, after a while, the four dragon kings of Dragon Island will choose to sponsor me."

"Although the dragon kings cannot leave the dragon island at will, nor can they interfere in many things in the land of Terra, but if it is only to support and solve troubles..... I don't think the 'sincerity' of Grand Duke Thorin is far from enough."

"Dragon.... Dragon King and Dragon Island?"

And Adalbert's eyes widened, although he had long known that Ian's other body had flown to Dragon Island, but he didn't know the subsequent development: "But, you are..... How? That's the Dragon Island and the Dragon King, who have almost never had direct contact with outsiders for hundreds of years!"

In this world, the only people who can communicate with the Dragon Kings of Dragon Island are the heads of the four major Orthodox Christians and a few "recognized kings."

How exactly did Ian do that? "For I am a prophet!"

Without thinking, Ian said that this reason was so good in Terra that he felt that whatever problems he encountered in the future could be explained with this sentence: "Anyway, rest assured, we don't have any need to accept Grand Duke Thorin's request."

"But."

Ian cocked up his finger, "I'll still go to the Void to see Grand Duke Thorin. It's not to discuss cooperation, it's just to talk about his ideas and exchange some information... When the time comes, you can go with me."

"Let's see what the conspiracy of Grand Duke Thorin is."

"I'm just afraid that the Grand Duke wants to do something again_" Now it's Ya

De Bert was embarrassed, he bowed his head and said, "I'm sure Ian, you will never make the mistake I made..... You're so much smarter than I am."

"I may not be as smart as you, at most I have a little more heart.

Ian reached out and patted Adbert on the shoulder, "These are small things. Originally, I wanted you to give me a brief update on the recent lab situation here..... But it is also very important to have information about the Grand Duke of Thorin."

After thinking for a moment, Ian nodded, and he stood up and said solemnly, "Come with me, Adalbert, to the Void."

"Huh?"

Hearing this, the Dead Monarch researcher raised his head, and he couldn't help but be a little shocked: "Are you planning to see Grand Duke Thorin now....

"Of course not."

Ian shook his head slightly, and he said solemnly, "This time, I got the "key" I needed the most in the Xenomorph Research Institute.... A "chip" that can hold almost all souls and artificial intelligence, a true computing hub of pre-epoch civilizations.

"Adbert, as the best researcher under my command, what I want to show you next is the society I want to shape, its true "foundation" and first steps."

"That's also the true future of the Dead King in my heart."