Chapter 630: Everburn (3)
Chapter 630: Everburn (3)
“We can most certainly consider that.” The other old Yin spirit responded with a gleam in his eyes, “King Yanluo isn’t simply promoting a monetary system. Everburn is practically looking to develop the entire Insignia Province. How many jobs do you think will be created in the process? How many industries will come into being? More importantly, such a rapid development here in Everburn will most certainly form a stable foundation for the banking industry to find a footing. In other words, Everburn is slowly but surely shaping up to become a more complete society!”
Because there was a commensurate lack of motivating factors!
Besides, there were loopholes that others could easily exploit.
This meant that there were also several Yin spirits who were enjoying themselves without working. Furthermore, notwithstanding the increasing number of citizens in Everburn, there were only so many jobs to go around. How many jobs were required for a construction site that spanned only several square kilometers?
But what Qin Ye was doing right now was essentially the same as replacing an old engine with a brand-new turbo engine in the sports car that is Everburn!
Then, once everyone has a place to call their own, we can finally start looking at the possibility of mortal realm visitations again. Ashmound City had spearheaded such operations only because the required facilities were already in place. But, that said…
Were merit points really that easily earned?
At the rate they were accruing merit points, one could only expect to make a trip back to the mortal realm after completing a project in a few years time. The launch of the real estate industry, coupled with the prospects of returning to the mortal realm, was like a combination punch that would knock out all inclinations to idleness in the hearts of the Yin spirits in Hell. Meanwhile, the launch of the variegated industries in tandem with these developments would provide everyone in Everburn with a renewed sense of meaning and purpose in life.
“The fourth order of business.” Qin Ye went on, and everyone immediately fell silent, “The fourth order of business is none other than the inauguration ceremony of Everburn City.”
Is that it?
“They clearly haven’t seen the world out there.” The old Yin spirits had already returned to their senses from the shocking news that they had received earlier, and they couldn’t help but chuckle at the contrived expressions on the faces of the younger Yin spirits around, “Since when has Yanluo Qin ever said anything more than he has to at these general assemblies? The day he does is the day I find something wrong with him.”
“Exactly… That’s why the news back in the mortal realm has always been the same. The first ten minutes would discuss how the world is at peace, and our nation is flourishing. Then, for the next ten minutes, they would talk about how there are still some changes to be made to society so that we can keep with the times. Then, the last ten minutes would speak of how the rest of the world isn’t doing quite as well as us… Tsk, tsk, tsk…”
Qin Ye ignored the chatter of the citizens. With the quick wave of his hands, the red silk wrapped tightly around the new buildings in Everburn snapped in unison. Oda Nobunaga immediately applauded, following which the entire city erupted with applause.
Just then, as the crowd was slowly about to disperse, a boundless aura of Yin energy suddenly descended from the sky without any warning.
“What the hell is this?!” “What powerful Yin energy… It feels… almost as though it’s more powerful than even Mr Oda himself!” “A-a-a-are they coming to Hell?” “What’s going on here?”
“Yes, sir!” At once, 2,000 Black Armored troops rushed out from nowhere and stood valiantly in front of the city. The leader of the troops half-knelt to the ground and placed one hand across his chest, “We live and die for Hell!”
At once, a trumpet sounded, and 1,000 Black Armored Troops rushed forward like a black torrent that dammed up the entrance to Everburn City. It was only then that Oda Nobunaga turned back and declared valiantly, “With our King Yanluo here in Hell, is there any reason to be afraid of merely six Judge-class Yin beasts?”
Rumble… The ground trembled softly. Everburn City didn’t have the protection of city walls.
“Monarch beasts…” The commander of the Black Armored Troops gnashed his teeth and bellowed his instructions at once, “Shields!!”
“Yaaaa!!!” With a valiant cry, the Black Armored Troops standing at the front of the formation planted their shields into the ground, while the rest of the troops pulled out their sabers at once. Their fighting spirit flourished as they stared down the Judge-class monarch beasts that were approaching quickly.
The tremors slowly drew closer and escalated in intensity. One second… two seconds… three seconds… Five seconds later, with a terrifying roar, six colossal figures rose up from behind the mountain range in the distance as they charged towards Everburn City!
On the ground, five other peculiar Yin beasts, each of which was approximately 100 meters in size, charged over furiously. One appeared to have tentacles with innumerable heads in place of their limbs; one appeared to be a bloody creature of exposed flesh without skin; one had twisted limbs; while another crawled along the ground like a spider. But the one that remained in the center of the formation appeared no different from a massive head that had been split right down the middle, and a terrifying jade-green netherflame burnt from where its brain was. They charged towards the ground with pounding tremors that shook the hearts of all Yin spirits around.
1,000 meters… 800 meters… 600 meters!
500 meters… 400 meters… 300 meters!
With that, his illusory figure abruptly vanished. Meanwhile, the stampede of monarch beasts was only 200 meters from the formation of Yin soldiers!
This was why it was often said that soldiers were trained for a thousand days for a single moment of war.
“Prepare for battle…” He took a deep breath, and then took the lead and charged valiantly towards the monarch beasts, “We fight to the death!!!”
“Holy crap…” The citizens back in the city were completely flabbergasted by what they saw. The older Yin spirits in Hell didn’t seem too astonished, but the younger Yin spirits couldn’t help but watch with their jaws agape.
“A-aren’t these things that we only see in the movies?” “Is this the power of our King Yanluo? Is this the might of Hell’s master?” “That’s got to be comparable to the impact of a missile, isn’t it?” “Is that an Emissary of Hell? A powerful one at that? Could we ever become something like that?”
Everything that was happening before their very eyes was simply too outrageous.
And Qin Ye remained suspended in the air right in the heart of the plume of Yin energy like the monarch of hell.
200 meters… 100 meters!
SSS!!! A two-headed monarch beast scrambled to bring itself to a halt, just like any other monarch beasts around them. Netherflames scattered everywhere, while they hissed and spat desperately. At once, their actions kicked up a huge cloud of sand and dust.
And then… they all bowed their heads down in unison.
It was a smile that appeared even uglier than if it was crying.
“Do you understand?”