Chapter 213 Learning from the Empress: Can You Understand It?
"Your Majesty! Something terrible has happened! Large numbers of rebels have emerged throughout the country, and the situation is rapidly spiraling out of control!"
Deep within the grand hall of the Star Luo Empire's imperial palace, the Star Luo Emperor, clad in a dragon robe, sat solemnly on the cold dragon throne.
Hearing the panicked, trembling reports from the guards below.
His already tense face instantly turned ashen, anger surged between his brows, and the pressure around him plummeted.
He was originally confident that he could completely subdue all unruly forces and people in the country by relying on the empire's powerful military suppression.
But he never expected that the more he used violence to intimidate, the more turbulent and fierce the wave of resistance from the grassroots became.
He looked up irritably at the sky, filled with confusion and resentment.
He had been meticulously imitating Crydella's methods.
Those who disobey orders are executed on the spot, and assassins are secretly dispatched to kill the leaders of opposing forces, leaving them leaderless and collapsing without a fight.
He used this ruthless method to uproot and completely eliminate many small, unruly forces within the country.
At first, this tactic did bring him great success.
He successfully reclaimed the vast territories he had previously lost, conquering the expansive lands with ruthless methods.
But later on, the more this brutal method was used, the more terrible the backlash became.
His officers and soldiers were not fools; realizing their lives were in danger, they secretly joined forces and rose up in resistance.
There are even quite a few rebels who act under the guise of extraterrestrial beings.
This made the soldiers of the Star Luo Empire hesitant to act, and they dared not easily take action to suppress the rebellion.
Even his most loyal and powerful subordinates defected and joined the resistance.
This caused immeasurable and enormous losses to the core combat power of the Star Luo Empire.
Just then, he focused his gaze on the sky again, intently watching the covert contest between Krydela, Xilian, and Laigus.
Krydella is ruthless and violent, often taking lives, yet she is also meticulous and exceptionally intelligent.
She could make her subordinates, who had different personalities and thoughts, completely loyal to her and willing to follow her to the death.
This kind of skill in managing people is something that the Star Luo Emperor could never learn.
The most crucial point is that Crydella never truly trusts anyone around her.
Regardless of whether a subject is good or bad, as long as he has sufficient value to be used, she will boldly give him important positions.
Lygus harbored ulterior motives and conspired against her, but with Kelides' intelligence, she had already noticed the signs.
But she kept it by her side without making a sound, just to wait for the arrival of the savior from outer space.
By using ancient scholars to counterbalance the extraterrestrials, the two sides fought until both were exhausted and weakened.
In the end, the one who will reap the benefits and take complete control of the situation will be Clydra herself.
She was able to obtain all the answers and benefits she wanted from the struggle between the two forces.
Emperor Xingluo sat on the dragon throne, deep in thought, scratching his head in frustration as he pondered the matter repeatedly.
He could practically scratch off all the hair on his head and become bald, yet he still couldn't come up with a good way to govern the country.
Because he simply didn't possess the extraordinary intellect and deep cunning of Keldera.
Suddenly, his eyes lit up, a flash of inspiration struck him, and a glimmer of hope appeared in his eyes.
Throughout history, emperors have always had exceptionally wise ministers to assist them in handling state affairs.
He subconsciously looked at Xi Lian, who appeared calm and composed in the sky.
If Xi Lian could condescend to become the prime minister of the Star Luo Empire and wholeheartedly assist me in handling state affairs.
Then his Star Luo Empire will surely be able to quickly sweep across the Douluo Continent and unify the world.
Even venturing step by step into the vast galaxy and conquering one powerful alien civilization after another would not be difficult.
But this was just an unrealistic fantasy in his mind.
Given his status, strength, and vision, he had absolutely no right to invite Xi Lian.
Moreover, judging from Xi Lian's consistent attitude, she has no interest in worldly power and status.
Then, he thought of the Spirit Hall's recent actions.
The Spirit Hall has been trying its best to imitate the way the extraterrestrials act, following them step by step, and has reaped great benefits.
Emperor Xingluo stroked his chin, gradually forming a plan in his mind.
He urgently needs a large number of exceptionally intelligent and resourceful individuals around him.
However, the current situation of Douluo Continent gave him a huge headache, and he didn't know where to start.
This continent values martial spirits most, and soul masters are born with great power and a revered status.
However, the vast majority of Soul Masters only know how to bury themselves in cultivating their Martial Soul, rarely read books or study, and lack strategy and wisdom.
For ordinary people at the bottom of society, going to school is extremely difficult, and getting ahead in life is even more difficult.
This has led to an extremely distorted situation across the entire continent.
Powerful Soul Masters are rich and powerful, but they are simple-minded, short-sighted, and lack wisdom.
Ordinary people have no power, no influence, and no resources. After barely learning a few words, they can only go home to farm and make a living.
Over thousands of years, very few brilliant and capable geniuses have emerged.
Today, the overall landscape of Douluo Continent has begun to undergo earth-shattering changes.
Emperor Xingluo was absolutely certain that his empire needed a complete reform.
He immediately stood up abruptly, summoned the historian, and issued an urgent imperial edict.
He ordered the establishment of schools on a large scale throughout the country, mandating that all citizens attend school daily to learn knowledge.
In fact, a nationwide unified assessment is held every so often.
Those who fail to meet the assessment standards, regardless of their rank, will be severely punished.
He also set strict rules in his own words.
Those with excellent academic performance will not need to do any work; they can focus on their studies and enjoy the most generous treatment.
Those with poor grades were all sent to the fields to do the hardest and most tiring farm work, never to rise again.
Even the most prestigious Soul Masters are no exception; if they refuse to study or fail the assessment, they too must do hard labor in the fields.
Emperor Xingluo was smug and proud, feeling that his plan was incredibly brilliant.
He was immersed in a beautiful fantasy, as if he could already see a large number of talented people like Xi Lian emerging from the land.
He even fantasized wildly about having these geniuses as his assistants.
The Star Luo Empire was able to research top-tier methods for martial soul mutation, greatly enhancing its national strength.
They could even, like beings from outer space, grasp the ultimate secret to immortality.
The more he thought about it, the more excited he became, his whole body throbbing with excitement.
But when he thought of his several good-for-nothing and useless princes...
His anger surged instantly, making him tremble with rage.
In his view, these useless princes had absolutely no right to inherit his throne.
It would be better to seek immortality for oneself, sit on the throne forever, and personally lead the empire to unparalleled prosperity.
Meanwhile, on the vast ocean, the waves surged.
Davis and Zhu Zhuyun were standing at the bow of the ship, speeding away into the distance.
Dai Mubai's whereabouts were always firmly controlled by the Star Luo Emperor using all his power.
In order to prove to their father that they are qualified to inherit the throne, the two must come and kill Dai Mubai.
However, both Zhu Zhuyun and Davis seemed preoccupied and hesitant throughout the journey.
After all, they still harbored a last shred of affection and hope for their blood relatives.
Deep down, they had no intention of hurting their loved ones.
If the two of them are truly heartless, ruthless, and merciless.
Back then, it was impossible for Zhu Zhuqing to successfully escape to the Heaven Dou Empire and join Dai Mubai.
The assassin sent by Emperor Xingluo to kill Zhu Zhuqing was actually a secret switch between two people, serving as a way to protect Zhu Zhuqing.
(End of chapter)