Chapter 248 Because I am a prophet! (Please vote for me!)
This thing is very simple.
Ian has been away from the Xiahui Territory recently, and Scott and Elder Manya are respectively managing the Imperial Territory and the Chongling Sect on the mountain people's side, which naturally leads to differences in the development of both parties.
After all, neither of them are messengers of the Dragon God.
Moreover, for some reason, the video related to Mahdi and the Dark Gold Dragon was passed to Xiahui Ling.
Although there are some differences, the dark gold dragon does indeed look like the steel dragon.
This image, coupled with the legend that had been circulating among the mountain people before Ian took control of them, led a considerable number of mountain people to believe that this was a symbol of the Dragon God's imminent return.
Between the returned Dragon God and the Dragon God's envoy, who is the boss? Isn't that the question?
Ian has actually already guessed who this legend originated from...no doubt it was Steel Dragon himself. Who else could it be?
This dragon had a battle with the Ice Mist Dragon, and the two parties exchanged homes. The Ice Mist Dragon stayed on the snowy top of the Baisen Mountains, while the Qiang Steel Dragon stayed in the crystal cave beneath the Alien Research Institute.
Before his death, Qiang Ganglong had an exchange with the Last Echo. After Qiang Ganglong asked the Last Echo to use his flesh and blood to create the "Dark Gold Dragon," he returned to the Baisen Mountains to announce his return and the message of victory.
This is probably a joke Qiang Ganglong planned to play with the mountain people: I am dead! Hey! I am alive again!
But this joke lasted four hundred years and was no longer the last humor of the real dragon. It was enough to create a major crisis that caused the sect to split.
"Kowtow to me, Qiang Ganglong. Not only do I have to help him take care of the mountain people, but I also have to deal with a lot of problems he left behind... He is really irresponsible!"
Thinking of this, Ian couldn't help but grit his teeth in his heart: "These people are really too idle, but they can be easily solved."
After all, both the Mahdi and the dark gold dragon are now in his hands.
Even if there is an irresolvable conflict between the Mountain People and the Imperial Faction, he can directly parachute Mahdi and the Dark Gold Dragon and declare that he, the messenger of the Dragon God, is the real host who teaches the people on behalf of the gods.
As for the Dark Gold Dragon, which is just a descendant of God, Ian can fully represent Qiang Steel Dragon and Longzi.
In this way, a trinity pattern of Dragon God, Dragon God's descendants and Dragon God's messengers was formed, completely absorbing the entire Dragon God belief into Chongling Sect.
But to put it bluntly, they are all idle... These mountain people really started to punish heretics after they had enough food.
"Next time I come forward and educate those mountain people."
Ian said solemnly: "We must pay close attention to the education of the new generation of mountain people. The Dragon God can exist as a cultural totem, but it should no longer be involved within the Chongling Sect and Xiahui Leader."
"Scott, go make arrangements and invite the most senior mountain priests over. I have to have a good meeting with them to let them know that when the Dragon God is away, I, the messenger, are The only representative."
"Promise to complete the mission, sir."
To this, Scott immediately agreed, but after thinking for a while, he said cautiously: "But Sir, there have been some discordant voices among the mountain people recently. They said that in the past, even the Dragon God's envoys had to fight with each other.
The chiefs of each tribe discuss decisions together."
"The way you are now...is actually a dictatorship."
"dictatorship?"
Ian was still a little angry at first, but after hearing this, he showed a look of surprise. He sighed: "This is the spies over at Feiyandi who are working hard again... We are an empire, and the word dictatorship does not exist at all.
It’s just a matter of course, and only the alliance system in Feiyandi thinks this is a bad thing.”
"I guess the images of Mahdi and the dark gold dragon were also passed on by them, right? After these people knew that I was a prophet, they stopped engaging in infiltration and sabotage. Instead, they started to engage in these little secret tricks."
That being said, sometimes, small means are more troublesome than frontal destruction and fighting... Internal divisions are always more terrifying than frontal enemies.
"Tell that to the tribal chiefs who want to accuse me of being dictatorial."
Having made up his mind, Ian waved his hand: "I won't talk about democratic consensus with a group of people who cannot have their own food. I am a prophet and I can see the future. If they don't have another prophet and don't want to die, then
You'd better listen to me."
"Understood, sir."
These are actually small things, chaos that occurred when Ian was away. As long as Ian is around, no one would dare to say such things.
But this is actually the reason why Ian's control over the mountain people has not reached its peak. When Ian became the Dragon God's messenger, his strength was too weak, so he did not establish much authority at that time. Although he led the mountain people to repel the Flying Flame Land,
, but what people actually believe is only his wisdom, not his strength.
We have to find an opportunity to show off our muscles... Moreover, it is also time for the Chongling Sect to show some of its own "uniqueness", which is completely different from the mountain people's belief in the Dragon God.
Thinking secretly in his heart, Ian began to listen to Qingchao's talk about the military construction of Xiahui Territory.
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.
Xiahui Ling's military construction is currently based on the emphasis on quality rather than quantity, and all economic priorities are given priority.
But even so, Xiahui Leader also has a 300-person charged rifle shooting brigade and a 70-person magnetic storm armor squadron.
In addition, including Ian's own armored Cyclops, two other armors are also being manufactured.
"Build more."
When Ian heard this, he issued instructions: "Xiahui Territory has been upgraded to a count territory, and the surrounding Mountain People Autonomous Region is already my territory. Three armors are not enough at all. At least twelve can barely meet my requirements.
"
"If we didn't have money, I would really like to build thirty units and form an armored brigade."
"Boss, the only ones who can drive the armor are me, Scott and Gu Yi."
Qingchao responded seriously: "Among those mountain people, only Elder Manya and his group are trustworthy, but they can only find three people to drive the armor."
"Although our territory has enough resources to build and buy after the mountain people's mines are operational...but the driver can barely come."
"Then spend a few years training. Qingchao, all of the "Ascendant Reserves" taught by you will be able to drive armor in the future. This is your mission."
Ian said calmly: "As for the near future, we must ensure that we have enough armor reserves - do you think that what I predicted in Nauman City was all false? Feiyandi will definitely make big moves in the recent period.
We must be prepared."
"It's better to have armor but no driver than to have a driver but no armor."
This is indeed the truth. Since Ian has made up his mind, Qingchao has no reason to refuse.
But Qingchao still has other questions: "Boss, since there will definitely be big moves in Feiyandi in the recent period, how should we respond?"
Ian glanced at Qingchao rather strangely, and said in confusion: "Didn't I say all the prophecies I made in Nauman City?"
"On the coastal side, I have entrusted Marquis Barton to dispatch the South China Sea Fleet to patrol. Let's not talk about the King of the Mountain for the time being. Xiou will patrol the surrounding mountains to ensure that we do not lose our air superiority."
"As for us, we must guard the several areas between the Byson Mountains and the Flying Fire Land. We must at least have early warning towers to prevent the other party from doing what they did in the past. They can even secretly send the Construct Knights in.
"
"ah....."
The blue-haired swordsman really didn't understand now. He was a little confused and said: "But boss, didn't you predict these methods? They should not use these methods that have been seen through..."
In response, Ian shook his head slightly.
"I just used the prophecy to confuse Feiyandi." He said patiently: "These are indeed the flaws of the current Nanling defense line. I use the name of prophecy to speak out openly. One is to put pressure on the Nanling nobles.
Forcing them to start making preparations also puts pressure on Feiyan.
, let them hesitate and think about other countermeasures.”
"No one wants to carry out a plan that has long been discovered by the enemy."
"But the premise of all this is that we can really stop the enemy's invasion. Otherwise, if the Feiyan Land attacks us head-on, we won't be able to stop it. What's the difference between predicting it and not predicting it?"
"Everything is just words and no actual changes, so what's the point of prophecy?"
According to Ian's plan, the armor produced by Xiahui Ling requires "heavy armor" with stable and strong firepower to first ensure the defense capabilities of key areas and fortress areas.
Nanling is now the weak side, and before it develops, Ian has no plans to take the initiative.
What he plans to do is to keep building towers among the mountain people and the Baisen Mountains to expand their horizons and transform them into tribal fortresses.
In this way, even if Feiyandi is really crazy, if they parachute a large force in Nanling, those light bastions with the indigenous gathering areas as the core will be enough to disgust them for more than half a year.
After receiving Ian's instructions and comments, both Scott and Qingchao left happily.
Although they all completed their tasks perfectly when Ian was away, they also knew very well that their handling could never be compared to Ian's.
Through Ian's choice, they can also learn Ian's methods and ideas for handling various government affairs, and become more proficient and reliable.
And when there were only two people left in the conference room, Ian and Adbot, the researcher of the dead king spoke.
Ian originally thought that the other party was like Scott Qingchao, and planned to report to him on his recent work, and asked Ian to guide the research direction and ask for funds.
But the result was unexpected. "Ian."
Sitting next to Ian, Adalbert thought for a while, and then said somewhat cautiously: "The Grand Duke has contacted me."
Ian frowned, he looked at the deceased king, and said cautiously: "When?"
The Grand Duke in Adelbert's mouth is naturally the former Western Grand Duke of the Empire, Split Solin. He became the fifth level with the "Dead King" method, and took almost everyone in the entire Grand Duke's territory to sink into the hell in the center of the earth.
King of.
Grand Duke Thorin was disappointed with the empire and the entire human society of Terra because of the Dark Moon turmoil and the death of his teacher Inaga II. Therefore, he made the extreme decision to exile himself from Terra.
Theoretically, this fifth-level person will stay in the center of the earth until his death.
But he contacted his most proud subordinate, Adebert, again. "...Is it because of me?"
Ian whispered: "Because of my activity in the Xenogeneic Research Institute? Or, Mahdi...
"Yes."
Adebert was obviously in a complicated mood. Archduke Thorin was indeed kind to him, but he did evil things that Adebert could never accept, and induced him to choose to become the dead king. Indirectly,
It led to the tragedy in Avak Territory.
After calming down, Adalbert said: "The Grand Duke told me that you did a very good job."
"Whether it is the development of the territory or your personal strength, you are worthy of being the disciple of the First Knight."
"He said that he also saw that Ian's embarrassing situation is mainly because the "supporter" behind you is not strong enough... If there is a fifth-level strong person behind you, you will never fall into
It was such a passive situation before.”
Having said this, the Dead Lord took a deep breath. He was obviously 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 virtual realm."
"He can consider cooperating with us and take action at critical moments... to help us solve some troubles that we cannot solve."
Ian was silent for a while. He did not lose his composure because of his reputation as a fifth-level powerhouse. Instead, he calmly said to himself: "...Interesting."
"Actually, Grand Duke Surin has helped us a lot."
Raising his head, Ian said to the complicated-looking Adelbert: "I have always been thinking about why Axel offered me such a high price, even for
It shouldn't be that high to seal the mouths of Mahdi and me and prevent Mahdi from returning to the empire."
"But looking at it now, the reason why he compromised... I'm afraid he guessed that the Mahdi had already met with Grand Duke Sorin and even reached an agreement."
"But we didn't." Adalbert said seriously: "Ian, you are not going to agree to Archduke Thorin, are you? Although he is my former boss, in terms of technical expertise, he is far inferior to you, Ian.
And his character is also very bad. It’s really strange that he suddenly comes to the door now..."
"As you said, Archduke Thorin is one of the best researchers in the world."
Adalbert stomped on them crazily, and Ian couldn't help but laugh: "I also think he must have ulterior motives, but it is definitely not malicious. He should be planning to exchange some intelligence and information with me... Or maybe he also has some
What kind of dangerous decision needs me to predict for him?"
After thinking for a while, Ian slowly said: "Besides, what Grand Duke Thorin said is right. If we want to have the confidence to participate in the next great world, we definitely need a fifth-level person behind us."
"Ian...".
Adelbert was a little depressed, but he knew that this was a fact.
The Empire is at war with the Flying Flame Land and the Cangtian Royal Court, while the two countries are also at war with the Seven Cities Alliance and Gantrygum. The world war will officially start within one or two years, and then intensify.
Although Xiahui Ling and Nanling are located in remote areas, they still have to deal with possible attacks from Feiyan Land's army. In this case, the King of the Mountain cannot take action at will.
Only forces with the fifth energy level are qualified to reap the benefits they deserve on the chessboard.
Ian can confirm that Archduke Thorin is obviously a man unwilling to be lonely - he is not like what he said, he just wants to lead his people to silence in hell.
Just like on the path of the spiritual disaster, the reason why the spiritual disaster Ian was able to successfully cultivate the 'Void Breeder' must have an inescapable relationship with Archduke Thorin.
This guy... I'm afraid he just wants to watch the whole of Terra burn! But that's not what Ian wants to say.
"Don't worry, Albert."
Ian laughed, and waved his hand to reassure the other person: "I have told you before...I have two bodies now, one is the body of the fairy now, and the other is...
An immovable fortified body with a dragon heart core, right?”
Raising his hand gracefully and pointing to the sky, Ian said to Adbot: "Although you may not believe it...but I have successfully persuaded the Extreme Wind Dragon King 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 Dragon Island at will, nor can they interfere with many things on the land of Terra, if they are just to support and solve troubles... I think Grand Duke Thorin's 'sincerity' is still far from enough.
"
"Dragon...Dragon King and Dragon Island?"
And Albert's eyes widened. Although he had long known that Ian's other body was flying to Dragon Island, he did not know the subsequent development: "But, how did you do it? That's
Dragon Island and Dragon King 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 leaders of the four orthodox religions and a few "recognized kings."
How did Ian do it? "Because I am a prophet!"
Ian said without thinking that this reason was very useful in Terra. He felt that he could use this sentence to explain any problems he encountered in the future: "In short, don't worry, we don't have any need to accept Archduke Thorin's request."
.”
"but."
Ian raised his finger: "I will still go to the virtual realm to meet with Grand Duke Thorin. It is not to discuss cooperation, but just to chat about his ideas and exchange some information... When the time comes, you can also come with me.
go."
"Let's see together what conspiracy Grand Duke Thorin has."
"I'm just afraid of what the Grand Duke wants to do." "This time, it's Ya
Debert felt embarrassed. He lowered his head and said, "I believe Ian that you will never make the same mistakes I made... You are much smarter than me."
"I may not be as smart as you, but I'm just a little too smart.
Ian reached out and patted Adalbert on the shoulder: "These are all small things. Originally, I wanted you to report here to me on the recent laboratory situation... But there is indeed information about Archduke Thorin.
Very important."
After thinking for a while, Ian nodded. He stood up and said solemnly: "Come with me, Adalbert, to the virtual realm."
"Huh?"
Hearing this, the researcher of the Dead King raised his head, and he couldn't help but be a little shocked: "Are you planning to meet Grand Duke Thorin now...
"of course not."
Ian shook his head slightly and said seriously: "This time, I got the "key" I need most in the Alien Research Institute...a "chip" that can accommodate almost all souls and artificial intelligence.
The real computing center of pre-epoch civilization."
"Adlbert, 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 step."
"That is also the real future of the Dead Lord in my heart."