Death’s Claw landed in front of the Governnt Hall, and Lin Rui went straight inside to begin deploying the Territorial Essence. This was the final requirent needed for the territory upgrade.
[Ding, Territorial Essence added successfully, the civilization has expanded through integration, obtaining the Trait of a Large Population, the territory will receive 50 poor migrants, please Lord ensure their protection and acceptance]
[Ding, Territorial Essence added successfully, the civilization has expanded through integration, obtaining the Trait of a Large Population, the territory will receive 50 poor migrants, please Lord ensure their protection and acceptance]
[Ding, Territorial Essence added successfully, the civilization has expanded through integration, obtaining the Trait of Expansive Territory, territory area increased by 5 li]
[Ding, Territorial Essence added successfully, the civilization has expanded through integration, obtaining the Trait of Mild Climate, the production output of all buildings in the territory 10%]
As all the Territorial Essence was invested into the base, the blue light of the Territory Base flared brightly. Sixteen golden runes slowly rose, blossoming with dazzling golden light, and then slowly disintegrated, eventually forging into a mystical black-gold text, protruding and embedded in the base, exactly opposite the inscribed yin text from before.
This made Lin Rui feel that this Territory Base was sowhat akin to a bronze cauldron. He wondered if after the next upgrade, golden characters would appear or if so miracle would be nurtured within the cauldron.
But before Lin Rui could think further, a beam of light blossod from the Territory Base, swiftly sweeping across the entire territory, covering every inhabitant, every building, and the entire 45-kiloter area of the territory.
The system notification sound soon followed.
[Ding, Territory advancent conditions check complete.]
[Ding, Advancent requires Territorial Essence 18/16 fulfilled.]
[Ding, Advancent requires territory population 1659/1500 fulfilled.]
[Ding, Advancent requires territory prestige 278910/10000 fulfilled.]
[Ding, Territory advancent to town conditions all t, requires consumption of Spirit Crystal Coin 400, Realm Coin 40000, stone 40000, iron 40000, wood 40000, upgrade?]
The territory upgrade surprisingly also required 10000 prestige, which is not a small number. But the addition of Holy Spirit-level Wutong to the Golden Pansy Domain provided a whopping 250,000 territory prestige, leaving Golden Pansy Domain far ahead on the prestige leaderboard.
Therefore, upon scanning the upgrade conditions, Lin Rui imdiately chose to confirm.
Yet, the expected territory upgrade prompt did not sound, and instead presented a choice Lin Rui had never imagined.
[Ding, the Explorer has led the territory through the vulnerable settlent phase on this perilous land filled with danger, disease, monsters, and disaster. The fla of civilization was born here, driving away a corner of darkness on the continent. The territory has shed barbarism and ignorance; you have proven capable of fulfilling the role of Lord, guiding the direction of civilization’s developnt for the territory. Please choose one of the following three civilizations as the direction of the territory’s developnt. (Note: Please choose cautiously, as once confird, civilizational correction and change will incur incredibly high costs)]
[One - Hive-mind Civilization: Human civilization does not lack the possibility to establish a hive-mind civilization. Just like each tentacle of an octopus can operate independently, arm can break away and propagate independently. Hive-mind civilization is completely altruistic, devoid of selfish desires, unfraid of death, absolutely obedient. All mbers unlock the Loyal to Death Trait, Will Attribute effect correction 200%, Wisdom effect reduction 500%]
[Two - Monarchial Order Civilization: Vampires are a branch of human civilization, with blood race ancestors having initial possession over every inhabitant. Human civilization can observe this behavior and establish a Monarchial Order Civilization with absolute order, absolute authority, and absolute control. The Lord can descend to command every inhabitant’s body and will, all mbers gain Lord Attribute and Trait 1% effect enhancent (current stage), but territory production efficiency -50%]
[Three - Human Empire Civilization: Without human civilization, it’s aningless. Countless diverse humans together build a vast empire. You cannot control every individual’s thoughts but can perceive thousands of different civilizational consciousnesses. The territory initiates a private property system, inhabitants will have their own wealth while beginning taxation to the Lord. The territory can independently develop buildings, production efficiency 100%]
Lin Rui looked at the three directions with interest—it was indeed quite a difficult choice.
Especially the second option, Monarchial Order; Lin Rui was incredibly curious about what it would feel like to descend and command each inhabitant’s body and will.
Curiosity is truly irresistible. For example, Lin Rui was very curious about what goes on in Audrey’s silly head every day.
But after thinking it over, Lin Rui first excluded this option.
In the Heavens and Myriads of Realms, there are countless wonders. Lin Rui felt that tools for swapping bodies and souls with soone would likely be encountered in the future without incurring the 50% reduction in territory efficiency.
This left only the first and third options available.
To be fair, Golden Pansy Domain’s current state was sowhat like the first.
Lin Rui also felt that the territory had a hive-mind structure; each soldier discarded their brain and completely obeyed Lin Rui’s command, yet remained resolute and fearless.
What tempted Lin Rui even more about the first was the key aspect of unlocking the Loyalist Trait for all mbers.
With this trait, the issue with Wutong would be completely resolved.
If she becos loyal to death, Lin Rui could manipulate her as he pleases...
Lin Rui suddenly felt his heartbeat accelerate, thinking of being able to manipulate the Empress at will was thrilling — the Empress... she’s too terrifying.
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