The human alliance is rapidly assembling.

The plan is to launch a total assault in three days.

The full-scale attack on Sand Spring City should be initiated sooner rather than later.

If delayed further, Sand Spring City will recover some of its strength, inevitably increasing the cost of the assault.

After Hang Yu signed contracts with the minor lords, he was finally able to sigh in relief. Upon returning to Jiang City, he took a brief look at the internet.

The human race’s unstoppable progress in the Desert Province has greatly boosted the global population’s confidence in conquering the Spirit Realm. The profound impact of this battle once again put Azure Dragon and Boss Hang in the global spotlight.

Without a doubt.

This was a monumental victory.

The human race now has more than a hundred strongholds in the Spirit Realm.

Although the actual situation in each Spirit Realm is different, and the challenges faced vary greatly, the development experience of the Desert Province is inspirational to various countries, organizations, and forces.

The number of Hang Fans has increased!

All over social media and friend circles, Hang Yu’s showdown with Kaliemlo is being spread, and people are starting to re-evaluate Hang Yu’s strength.

There is now a general consensus.

Hang Yu was previously known as the number one martial artist in Huaxia’s civilian circles.

Now people believe that such a rating underestimates Boss Hang.

Moreover, reliable sources indicate Boss Hang has close ties with the Celestial Net and is not entirely a civilian figure, but rather a semi-official character outside a wandering organization.

People generally believe.

Even state-funded strategic experts are not necessarily as strong as Hang Yu, and the debate continues over whether Hang Yu has ascended to the top three martial artists in Huaxia.

Some conservatives believe that, given Hua Country’s large population, despite Boss Hang’s significant reputation, he might not surpass certain state-level strategic experts, easily making the top ten nationwide, but the top three might be unlikely.

Some radicals argue, "What nonsense about the top ten? Boss Hang is number one! If there were really someone stronger than Boss Hang domestically, there would be no reason to remain hidden and unknown. Even if the state desperately wanted to hide it, it wouldn’t be possible to conceal it during actions in the Spirit Realm."

In literature, there’s no first place.

In martial arts, there’s no second place.

People just love rankings and hierarchy.

The most miserable now are the Spirit Realm experts who had confidently proclaimed, "Azure Dragon will perish," "The humans in the Desert Province will be wiped out," "Boss Hang is a sinner," and the like.

The Battle of Deserted Valley Town was a fierce slap in the face!

Their reputations have been thoroughly tarnished.

It will also be difficult for them to continue eating from this bowl in the future.

Aside from all this, some institutions in the real world comprehensively reviewed the process in the Desert Province from start to finish, and through rational analysis, have summarized a lot of valuable insights, benefiting many people.

Moreover.

Some people are skeptical or somewhat dissatisfied with Hang Yu’s pending territorial policy.

The high-ranking officials of Jiang City specifically held a celebration banquet for Hang Yu and Xu Tianhua at the Cyan Dragon Hotel. Deputy Mayor Huang Hongxuan specifically discussed this matter with Hang Yu.

"We think your policies towards minor lords are overly generous," Huang Hongxuan expressed some regret. "One of the main sources of income for a Great Lord comes from the collective tributes of the minor lords you cut so much, leaving very little."

A Great Lord usually has dozens of minor lords surrounding them.

If each minor lord were to supply half of their resources, what an astonishing amount of resources that would be! Even if they lay idle, they could still live comfortably.

Hang Yu directly reduced taxes to below twenty percent.

Furthermore, he promised exemptions.

It’s a bit of a pity!

As a result, Azure Dragon will miss out on a large amount of resources, and since Hang Yu and Xu Tianhua are from Jiang City, it indirectly means Jiang City will receive fewer resources.

Hang Yu shook his head, "Mayor Huang, you’re mistaken. I believe that by providing concessions to minor lords, we will not only lose out but could even capture several times the profits."

Huang Hongxuan was intrigued, "Why do you say that?"

Hang Yu replied, "Do you really think that relying on plundering can lead to prosperity?"

Huang Hongxuan was momentarily taken aback.

Hang Yu continued, "I think not. Even if it seems easy, the actual profits are not much. Rather than plundering these minor lords, it would be better to cultivate them and then create a Spirit Realm market."

Mayor Huang is a high-ranking government official.

He didn’t reach this position by being mediocre.

Initially, he was just heartbroken over the loss of resources, not thinking too deeply. Now, with Hang Yu’s insights, he immediately grasped the key points and understood why Hang Yu was doing what he was doing.

Hang Yu is of the human race.

The human lord is different from any Spirit Realm lord.

If humans occupy the position of a Great Lord, there’s no need to worry about a minor lord becoming too prominent; in reality, these minor lords, no matter how quickly they develop, cannot upset the dominance of the human race.

Spirit Realm Great Lords exploit minor lords ruthlessly, both to reap benefits and to suppress potential threats, weakening the minor lords’ growth.

Hang Yu is not worried about the minor lords becoming too strong.

Instead, he wants to provide tax reductions and various incentives.

He aims to make the minor lords wealthy and strong!

Hang Yu is backed by the Azure Dragon Organization, the Cyan Dragon Group, and the entire Jiang City!

He can sell potions, equipment, magic-guiding devices, special items, and Skill Stones to these minor lords, purchasing various materials from them in return and reselling them to the real world.

A mutual exchange.

Forming a cycle.

Isn’t the profit and benefit here greater than taxation?

The most important thing is, in this way, all minor lords can accelerate their growth, strengthening the overall strength of the territory. They heavily rely on the human-controlled market channels and would thus more enthusiastically support human dominance.

In future territorial expansions.

When competing with external forces,

These minor lords will willingly charge into battle, and the entire territory can be fully unified, becoming a powerful force, ultimately sweeping away other strongholds in the Desert Province to achieve complete dominance.

Plundering.

Is less effective than creating a market!

Using trade to obtain resources.

Controlling minor lords through economic means.

This is far more effective than oppression and suppression through force!

Obviously.

Hang Yu had considered this approach from the time he conquered Deserted Valley Town and began preparing accordingly.

Huang Hongxuan could not help but marvel.

This young man is truly talented.

His future in the Spirit Realm is limitless!

Huang Hongxuan said, "Since you think that way, I am reassured. If you need any help, just ask. The national department and the Jiang City government are your strongest backup!"

Hang Yu pondered for a moment.

He only made one request.

"I need more magic-guided cannons!"

...

After the discussion.

Su Yunbing approached him.

Handing Hang Yu two Blue Quality weapons.

"The weapons you wanted have been completed!"

"Check if you’re satisfied with the attributes!"

Both weapons were Long Blades over three feet long, seamlessly forged, entirely black, with patterned surfaces that appeared to flow with bright lava.

The blade design is very stylish.

Similar to the longswords of Japan.

The Blade of Burning Demons, level 13 equipment, blue intermediate quality, physical attack +58, strength +12, agility +8, life energy +10, with the skill "Burning Curse."

Exactly.

This is the Blue Crystal weapon crafted by Golden Hammer upon Hang Yu’s commission.

Hang Yu is now level 13 and very close to level 14, so using level 10 or 11 weapons would be inappropriate.

The Evil Bone Sword and Demon Scorpion Axe’s durability are also nearing their limits.

If they are to be repaired, it would cost a large amount of Blue Crystals and even require materials of Blue Quality. With new weapons crafted, it’s better to sell off these outdated weapons at a low price.

The Blade of Burning Demons is superior in both its attack and attributes.

Its accompanying skill "Burning Curse" activates during attacks, adding a long-lasting burning effect to opponents, causing continuous fire attribute damage and weakening the target’s self-recovery ability.

Since it can be stacked continuously.

Overall it’s pretty good!