Golden Dragon: Six Thousand Years of Empire-Chapter 203 - 149: Bad News from the South, The Abyss Lord Descends_2

Chapter 203: Chapter 149: Bad News from the South, The Abyss Lord Descends_2

Entry-level breathing techniques and meditation methods, although not completely commonplace, are still somewhat accessible; even an ordinary civilian can find related cultivation methods if they wish.

Of course, whether one can get started and become a Transcendent depends on personal aptitude, and how far one can walk on the extraordinary path depends on one’s wealth and, crucially, luck.

It is precisely because of the openness and generosity of the Augusto family that the number of Transcendents on this land is very high. Although over ninety-nine percent are at the Bronze Enlightenment level, they are closely connected to the current prosperity of the Augustus.

They protect the greatest numbers of mortal villages, protect farmlands from the threat of large beasts, and expel small Monster Clans that could endanger mortal lives.

Moreover, it is because they form the foundation, even when the Augusto family launched several continuous wars and suffered great losses, the speed of replenishing their forces exceeded expectations.

However, Noah really cannot see the benefit in this approach, letting civilian Transcendents grow unchecked and later, when some of them are endowed with talent or luck to reach a certain realm, using higher-level cultivation methods and rare resources to attract them to join.

This method is too coarse and there will definitely be omissions, leading to talent loss. Furthermore, attracting already grown Transcendents to join means they lack a sense of identity with the Augusto family, they are not loyal, and when facing adversity, they are completely unreliable.

Therefore, Noah once suggested to his foster mother the establishment of academies to test all children of suitable age, sift out those with extraordinary talent, put them into the academies, and then nurture them round by round. Based on their performance, decide whether to increase or decrease investment so that no genius would be missed.

Regrettably, Noah’s self-satisfying proposal was rejected by his foster mother on the spot and was not passed,

"Your suggestion is good, but unfortunately, it is not suitable for the current Augustus."

There is no best, only the most suitable. Back then, Noah also had to admit that his foster mother was right, but now, Noah feels the time is ripe.

Of course, more importantly, he hasn’t eaten fruit in a long time!

Now he is in full control and without any hindrance; he is the strongest authority in the Augustus family now, and he has full support; what else does he need to worry about?

Thus, under one decree, thirteen Knight academies and one Magic Academy were newly established in Elisium City.

Each Knight Academy corresponds to a main Knight Order of the Augustus family. These Orders already had their own new blood training grounds, but now it’s more formal, and the outside world has a fair competition route for joining.

As for the Magic Academy, it is simpler; this is a public route to cultivate in the Mage City, but only the best and most outstanding students can have this qualification.

Though the difficulty is very high, it also allows the wild Spellcasters without connections or background to see a road leading to Light.

This naturally caused a huge response on Augustus’s land because Noah did not fabricate something out of thin air.

He merely made public the originally non-public Transcendent groups, which were only known through blood relations, friends, and intimate relationships, available to everyone.

The praise and commendation from the civilians flowed continuously like a tide, but naturally, some groups who had their interests harmed did not have a positive evaluation of Noah.

"This is theft, this is robbery, this is the disgrace of the family!"

"What qualifications does a mere Dragon Clan have to lord over us true descendants of Augustus?"

"Exactly, what gives them the right to distribute our resources and quotas to those lowly civilians? Haven’t they received enough blessings?"

"The greedy and insatiable Evil Dragon, I believe it will soon devour our family completely!"

"The Family Head is too confused and also overvalues friendship, we should advise the Family Head."

Seeing the blood-dripping heads in front of him, Noah waved his Dragon Claw in disgust,

"Take them away, take them away, why place such dirty things in front of me? Isn’t this deliberately disgusting me? Just mentioning it is fine."

"Your Highness Noah, this should be Lord Tidel expressing his determination to support you."

Dragon Fairy Sifreya said.

"I know, but his inclination to kill is too heavy. These people, though narrow-minded, and they call me an Evil Dragon, they can still accomplish things, no need to kill them.

If necessary, they can be exiled to the Dark Territory, to the Underground as overseers; they can be used. Tell him, next time there are such people who don’t recognize the current situation, just give me the list, I can arrange it, no need to resort to killing.

This approach is too barbaric; if such methods are always used, who would dare to voice dissenting opinions?"

Noah showed his tolerance and generosity. Even opponents, he felt it would be too wasteful to simply kill them.

After all, reaching their current stage, they have consumed a lot of resources too, and it’s a pity to just let them go without creating corresponding value; they can still be squeezed a bit.

"Alright."

Sifreya noted Noah’s words and prepared to convey them later.

"Noah! Something bad has happened!"

An urgent voice suddenly resounded, instantly shattering the orderly and harmonious atmosphere of the administrative hall.

"What happened?"

Seeing the hurried silver-haired figure rushing before him, Noah remained calm and composed.

Because the anticipated crises did not arrive.

Before Tidel’s breakthrough, he stabilized everything borrowing the prestige of his foster parents, and afterward, everything was as steady as Mount Tai.

To be honest, after Tidel’s breakthrough, he received so many gifts that his Dragon Claw felt soft; various forces sent so many gifts of all kinds, making it hard not to accept them, forcing them directly in front of him.

During that time, he was compelled to conduct an anti-corruption investigation within the Fairies, confiscating several Greenhouse Fairies who had suddenly become wealthy and were living in revelry, causing those little Fairies to weep and wail.

But no pitiful demeanor had any effect before the mountain of bribery evidence; these corrupt officials were all sent to the Fairy Town for labor reform, all illegal assets were confiscated to enrich the Dragon Treasure Vault.

The so-called Fairy Town is naturally a layer of the Magic Potion Garden opened in the Mage City; fairies could only work daily according to requirements once inside.

Though it was much better than living in the wilderness, for the fairies corroded by the prosperity of civilization, this was already considered punishment.

"In the southern country, Abyss followers built an Abyss Gate at the cost of sacrificing the entire Harbor City!"

"The projection of an Abyss Lord has descended!"

"Eight hundred Paladins fought to the death and were all annihilated!"

"The Brahma Dynasty is destroyed, the Legend has fallen, his remains used as a sacrifice to summon a Balrog Flame Demon!"

"A million citizens couldn’t react in time and were all massacred, the Abyss Gate expands, and the Demon Army has arrived!"

A series of shocking news rendered the entire administrative hall silent; all the busy little Fairies stopped, watching the excited silver dragon speak of the terrible events from afar.

"Ouch, why did you hit me?"

At this moment, a little Fairy couldn’t help but jump up while covering her buttocks, somewhat annoyed looking at her stunned companion.

"Does it hurt?"

"Of course it hurts."

"Then it appears to not be a dream."

The startled little Fairy nodded.

"Why don’t you pinch your own buttocks."

"Because it would hurt!"