Capítulo 37: Chapter Thirty-seven: The Fated Battle! The Planning of the God-Given City System
"It has already been three years without me even noticing... I still remember the final battle three years ago; the divine servant was truly astonishingly powerful!"
"Indeed, Lord Longzhu was formidable enough, yet he couldn't withstand even three moves against the divine servant..."
"Three years have passed, and Lord Longzhu has grown even stronger; perhaps he will perform differently this time? Will the deity personally assess him?"
"No matter how powerful a mortal may be, it is impossible to resist the will of a deity. I suspect it will be the divine servant!"
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Seated in a specially designated high platform, Wang Hui occupied the central position, listening to the lively discussions among the spectators below.
Beside him sat only the leaders of the three tribes and Gurumi, the "Queen of the Underground."
Even the high-ranking nobles were relegated to secondary platforms.
At Wang Hui's gesture, the divine servant Huyan Wu strode confidently toward the central arena.
His towering frame, clad in dark, armored exoskeleton, emanated an overwhelming presence!
As he ascended the stage, the raucous cheers of the crowd diminished significantly.
If it were the deity directly testing Huyan Longzhu, there would undoubtedly be no suspense.
However, with the divine servant acting in his stead, there was bound to be a touch of excitement!
Some individuals had already begun to wager quietly among their companions, speculating on how many moves Huyan Longzhu could withstand against the divine servant.
Those with a more optimistic outlook even believed Longzhu might turn the tide!
Wang Hui, however, paid little mind to these musings.
It wasn't that he underestimated Huyan Longzhu, but rather that the amalgamation of external forces with the divine servant rendered him akin to a "cheat player."
In terms of raw power, even a fusion of beast and griffon could not compete with the divine servant!
It would be astonishing for the diminutive inhabitants of this miniature world to emerge victorious!
It was merely a matter of how long they could endure.
Wang Hui had descended today not only to relax and observe but also to organize the governance of the city among the three tribal leaders.
Establishing standardized measurements and imparting advanced systems left Gurumi drowsy, as she pondered why they needed such complexity when it sufficed to keep everyone well-fed...
Yet the tribal leaders dared not slacken, diligently taking notes with cloth and charcoal pencils.
Upon hearing about the "implementation of a currency system," Na Lan Xia raised her hand to inquire:
"Esteemed Deity, what material do you suggest for this currency?
If we use stone, wood, or copper and iron, it is likely that some avaricious tribesmen will forge imitations.
Even if we resort to divine metal aluminum, it would be challenging to eliminate all possibilities of counterfeiting."
Zuo Qiu Yue and Huyan Gui turned their gazes her way, sharing in her concern.
Having relied on a barter system for centuries, the sudden introduction of a neutral "currency" was understandably daunting.
If they could not completely control the minting of this currency, it could swiftly lead to the collapse of their trading system!
Wang Hui smiled slightly at her words:
"Soon, I will grant you a brand-new material, one that no one can replicate outside of the joint-managed mint workshop."
"Indeed, the deity has already devised a plan; my concerns were unfounded!"
Na Lan Xia praised him with reverence, glancing at Zuo Qiu Yue and Huyan Gui, who exchanged looks and did not press further.
In their imaginations, the world where the deity resided must be vast and wondrous, so the introduction of any unique new material seemed entirely plausible.
Following Wang Hui's guidance, the God-Given City would initially lack a city lord, instead operating under a collective governance by the three tribes.
Wang Hui would set the overarching policies, while the three leaders would negotiate and manage the intricate details.
Currently, six major departments were being roughly established: the Department of Officials, the Department of Households, the Department of Rites, the Department of Military Affairs, the Department of Justice, and the Department of Labor.
The Na Lan clan would oversee the Department of Rites and the Department of Labor.
The Zuo Qiu clan would handle the Department of Officials and the Department of Households.
The Huyan clan would manage the Department of Military Affairs and the Department of Justice.
Wang Hui established the framework based on his recollection of effective governance models, leaving it to Na Lan Xia and others to enhance it collaboratively.
Advancing the civilization of the miniature world would not be accomplished overnight.
What Wang Hui could do was leverage relatively advanced thinking to help the three tribes avoid detours while providing them with unique items that were previously unavailable in their realm.
As for the detailed implementation, it was essential for the diminutive inhabitants to proceed step by step on their own.
Just as they were drafting blueprints for the development of the God-Given City, the martial contest in the arena was about to commence!
"Divine servant, please instruct me!"
Huyan Longzhu's expression turned serious as he bowed respectfully to the elder divine servant before him.
Even he, proud as he was, felt a deep respect for one who had once defeated him.
"Whether you gain the deity's recognition and forgiveness directly impacts your life and death."
The divine servant's expression was solemn as he commanded, "Come at me with the resolve to die and fight me!"
With his words, a powerful aura erupted from him.
His white hair billowed like a proud lion in its twilight years, fierce and unyielding!
Bang! Bang! Bang! Bang!
Figures clashed rapidly in the arena, the sounds of their strikes resonating thunderously!
The glaive and the serrated exoskeleton clashed repeatedly, sending sparks flying!
The spectators from the three tribes watched with wide eyes, scarcely daring to breathe.
Inside, they were exhilarated beyond measure!
Those who had just made wagers, believing Huyan Longzhu might emerge victorious, clenched their fists in tense anticipation for a miracle to unfold.
However, Huyan Longzhu found himself at a loss for words.
"What terrifying strength..."
After narrowly dodging another strike, his hands were now covered in blood, trembling slightly.
From the perspective of the battle, both sides had exchanged over twenty moves without a clear victor.
Yet Huyan Longzhu was well aware that the divine servant's power far surpassed his own!
Were it not for the resilience of his titanium glaive, an ordinary iron weapon would have surely shattered by now!
"This is not even my limit..."
Seeing the divine servant's expression remain unfazed as he pressed on, Huyan Longzhu gritted his teeth, steeling himself to confront the onslaught!
Meanwhile, on the high platform,
Wang Hui expressed mild surprise: "This young man has made significant progress."
He could discern that the divine servant had exerted at least seventy percent of his strength, yet had yet to overpower Huyan Longzhu.
This was a stark contrast to the one-sided dominance of three years prior!
Beside him, Huyan Gui explained, "Esteemed Deity, Longzhu has been training tirelessly over the past three years.
He has undergone four rounds of body refinement using the special blood of the purple-skinned creatures and the essence of the crystal vines, honing his combat skills to a more refined level.
Aside from my father, no one among the three tribes could defeat him!"
Zuo Qiu Yue nodded in agreement: "Indeed, my brother Zuo Qiu Tang and I can barely withstand Huyan Longzhu's attacks.
If we wish to overcome him, we may require the support of Na Lan Huazi as well."
"Four rounds of body refinement..."
Wang Hui turned to inquire, "Have you undergone body refinement as well? How many times?"
Zuo Qiu Yue replied, "To the esteemed deity, my brother and I have both undergone three rounds."
Huyan Gui chimed in, "I too have completed three."
Meanwhile, Na Lan Xia added, "Refinement using the essence of the crystal vine is somewhat easier than using the blood of the purple-skinned creatures, but an ordinary healthy tribesman can manage at most two rounds.
A battle-hardened warrior might achieve three rounds, which is exceedingly rare, like Huyan Longzhu.
Recently, our Na Lan Huazi will attempt a fourth round of refinement, but whether he will succeed remains uncertain."
"I see..."
Wang Hui nodded thoughtfully.
It appeared that the effects of the crystal vines were more significant than anticipated.
Each round of refinement promised a comprehensive enhancement of one's physical prowess!
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