Across the Ordinary Hegemony Continent, cities rose from the ground.
Border armies began to gather and establish defense lines.
Inside, infrastructure projects flourished to perfect the functions of these cities, making them true urban centers.
Here, it wasn’t just Qilin City; everything was proceeding without anyone’s knowledge.
One day in the future, when someone pulls back the veil of the Ordinary Hegemony Continent, they will discover an incredibly powerful and awe-inspiring nation here!
But for now, they still lacked that slight bit of opportunity and time.
Qinglong City, a magnificent and grand city, was like a dazzling pearl set upon the vast continent.
Not only was it the second largest city on the continent after Qilin City, but it was also a gathering place for many lords.
To ensure every lord could actively participate in the development and governance of the city, Qi Lin adopted a unique management method — the Council System.
Aside from those under Qi Lin’s direct leadership, all infrastructure construction and policy implementation within the city were decided by the Council.
This democratic management model fully mobilized the enthusiasm and initiative of the lords, allowing Qinglong City to flourish and prosper day by day.
Today, the sun was bright and the breeze was gentle.
The city’s incredibly wide square was crowded and bustling.
Tens of thousands of people gathered here, but they were not ordinary soldiers; they were all lords.
These lords held prominent identities and respected statuses, each shouldering an important mission.
They came from different alliances.
Some served as alliance leaders, commanding a region; some served as deputy alliance leaders, assisting in great causes; and there were also highly respected elders, as well as leaders of various emerging organizations under their command.
Undoubtedly, they were the pillars of this continent, upholding its prosperity and stability.
At this moment, Qi Lin stood tall on the steps in front of the palace, looking down at the gathered elite heroes below.
Although he was powerful and did not rely on these people to fight on the battlefield, he could not achieve long-term peace and prosperity for the continent alone.
Therefore, he needed to unite all the forces that could be united, working together to build a beautiful future.
“After a long period of silence, I assume everyone has gained some understanding of the situation outside the continent. Some say I am stagnant, some say I only dare to fight internally, and some even say I intend to defect to the native continent.”
Qi Lin stood at the high point, looking down at the surging crowd below, carefully observing the subtle facial expressions of every person.
He had been inactive during this time, and this strategy of “governing through inaction” had caused some lords to feel doubt and confusion toward him.
These lords had just stepped into this strange world, their hearts perhaps still filled with passion and grand ambitions.
However, in the face of harsh reality, it was clearly impossible to charge ahead based on blind courage alone.
“Ridiculous!”
Suddenly, Qi Lin let out a cold snort.
Simultaneously, a majestic aura erupted like a volcano, sweeping across the entire field in an instant and quickly spreading toward the whole city.
This power, so strong it was suffocating, struck fear into the hearts of everyone present.
They looked at the figure above in horror, their faces filled with disbelief.
Just how terrifyingly powerful was this alliance leader they once knew? No one knew.
“I have now reached the Legendary Realm. If anyone here feels their level can surpass mine and is dissatisfied with my leadership, you may stand up and replace me at any time. But if no one dares to challenge…”
When Qi Lin mentioned the words “Legendary Realm,” the lords below were struck dumb, so astonished they could not even speak.
One must realize that the strongest among them had only barely stepped into the Extraordinary Realm.
They were still a far cry from the King rank, let alone the Legendary Realm that sat above it.
‘Since he has reached such a powerful level of strength, why has he delayed launching an attack on the native continent?’
There was only one explanation: ‘The strength of the native continent is far beyond our imagination!’
At this moment, the elites below had almost all realized the truth.
Since they were managers, they were naturally not fools.
As for the latter half of what Qi Lin said about stepping down if their level caught up to his…
What a joke.
By the time they reached the Legendary Realm, he might have already become a god.
Such a genius was someone ordinary people like them could never catch up to.
“Alliance Leader, what is our next plan?”
“Yeah, tell us so the brothers can know.”
“How strong are those guys outside?”
…
A series of questions popped up from the crowd.
They were, of course, incredibly curious.
Qi Lin did not hide anything.
In fact, he had summoned everyone today specifically to inform them about the outside world.
“At the continent’s border, there is a black mist that stretches as far as the eye can see. It is a scene of ruin everywhere, and any creature that enters will feel intense discomfort.”
“Everyone refers to it as the Forbidden Land, but it has a more official name: the Land of Exile. The native creatures call it the Border.”
Next, Qi Lin recounted the origin of the Border, the disputes between them and the native continent, and how the continent viewed them as a Foreign Race.
It wasn’t until he spoke these words personally that the lords below understood just how grim the current situation was.
A blade was hanging over their heads, ready to fall at any moment!
“As the saying goes, the enemy of my enemy is my friend.”
“In the face of such a powerful native continent, not only can we not resist, but even the strong forces within the Land of Exile are intimidated. Therefore, they reached out to me.”
“In addition, there are the leaders of two other hegemony continents. The four parties have reached a cooperation agreement and will launch an attack on the mainland in the near future!”
As soon as Qi Lin’s voice fell, the lords who heard him seemed to grow excited.
Although they sounded like the weaker side, when the sky falls, the tall ones hold it up.
If the people in the Border weren’t afraid, what did they have to fear?
Furthermore, even in the worst-case scenario, if you didn’t take the initiative to attack, were you supposed to wait for the native continent to prepare and then try to resist?
“I know you are anxious, but do not be anxious yet.”
“The coming period will be a time of absolute safety. What you all need to do is accelerate the continent’s development, prepare your troops, and get ready for a war that could arrive at any time.”
Qi Lin’s flat, emotionless voice echoed in every corner of Qinglong City.
The scene fell into silence.
In the next second, all the alliance leaders — that is, the city lords — received a notification from their terminals.
[Do you want to establish a kingdom with Qilin City as the Royal Capital?]
Every city lord was filled with excitement at this moment.
Almost without hesitation, they clicked “Confirm.”
The Ordinary Hegemony Continent would no longer be just a continent; it would be an emerging kingdom!