Chu Yuan's gaze hardened. After he had exterminated the Heiming Kingdom, the system had unexpectedly popped up with this option.
This was something that hadn't happened when he was promoted to a two-star.
He was well aware that while his national strength had reached three stars, his prestige had not. Much like having great power but remaining unknown.
However, by wiping out the Heiming Kingdom, Great Wu's prestige soared, triggering the opportunity to ascend to a three-star imperial dynasty.
Although the Void Territory was just a region in the eternal world, its vastness was immeasurable.
Though the number of one and two-star forces might not be as numerous as crucian carps crossing a river, when added together, there were still thousands of them. However, there were only about a hundred to two hundred three-star dynasties, and even fewer four-star dynasties, each of which was almost universally known.
In the past, the Great Wu was still a two-star dynasty. Despite its uniqueness, the attention it attracted wasn't much due to it being merely two stars. However, as it escalated to three stars, even the overarching imperial dynasty of the Void Territory would take special note of it.
To ascend or not to ascend?
"Ascend to a three-star imperial dynasty."
Chu Yuan decided to ascend to a three-star imperial dynasty.
The advancement of an imperial dynasty was not just about letting others know that your national strength had reached three stars. It was also a measure of prestige. The citizens of the Great Wu could proudly proclaim that they were from a three-star dynasty when they ventured out.
In this unspoken way, there would be an inherent deterrent effect on one and two-star forces.
All departments of the Imperial Court and all provinces and counties of the Great Wu set in motion, distributing the order to elevate their national strength to three stars. Like flakes of snow, an array of news disseminated.
Not only did this news spread amongst the neighboring countries, but it also sent the entire Void Territory into an uproar.
Although Chu Yuan's army had been battling the Heiming imperial dynasty for several months, not many were paying attention. Given the vastness of the Void Territory and its frequent wars, many did not imagine the Heiming imperial dynasty would be so easily extinguished.
However, news from the Great Wu proclaimed that the Heiming imperial dynasty had been eliminated.
"How could this be possible, the Heiming imperial dynasty only lasted a few months before they were extinguished?"
"Didn't the Great Wu just ascend to two stars recently? How'd they get to three stars so soon?"
"Many nations with profound heritage would have difficulty ascending to a three-star within centuries, so what exactly is the origin of this Great Wu?"
"There's no mistake. Several parties have gone to investigate, and indeed the Heiming imperial dynasty has been eliminated; Heiming's imperial city is now full of the Great Wu's flag!"
"The founding monarch of the Great Wu has passed away, the new reigning monarch is the Martial Emperor Chu Yuan. The Great Wu kingdom leaped from one star to three stars within a mere few years after he ascended the throne, a feat rarely seen. In addition, in the battle against the Heiming, many divine beings emerged, including several mythical beasts!"
"Ding! The Great Battle Technique has advanced. The host has earned the title 'Battle Frenzied King'!"
"Battle Frenzied King: An upgrade from a battle Frenzied Man, a king in battle, understands the nine styles of the Battle King, each style more potent than the previous, accumulating to the ninth stroke, hence erupting the power 'No Kings in Heaven and Earth'."
"The 'Battle Frenzied Man' upgraded to 'Battle Frenzied King', and even the 'Battle Seven Styles' had advanced to 'Battle King Nine Styles'. The power of the seventh style was already terrifying; the force of the ninth style could even directly annihilate opponents like the Heiming King!"
Chu Yuan was energized. His judgment was precise.
"At present, My status is merely at the sixth level of Peering into God Territory. Just directly upgrade it to the tenth level of Peering into God Territory!"
"Burn Destiny Points, upgrade four levels!"
"Seventh in Peering into God Territory!"
"Eighth in Peering into God Territory!"
"Ninth in Peering into God Territory!"
"Tenth in Peering into God Territory!"
At this moment, Chu Yuan suddenly felt an overwhelmingly majestic surge of energy in the void around him. It appeared as an endlessly broad wave, carrying an energy so pure it surged into his body.
This energy seemed to be obtained through an exchange. Chu Yuan used Destiny Points to draw this energy from the rivers of predestined karma in the vastness of the void.
"This is an exchange of some sort of power."
Chu Yuan carefully savored this transforming energy. After consuming sixteen thousand points, his status had been elevated to the tenth level in Peering into God Territory.
To break into the Illuminating God Territory, he could not use Destiny Points to advance.
The promotion of the imperial dynasty to three stars brought enormous benefits to Chu Yuan. It directly boosted his rank to the tenth level in Peering into God Territory, just one step away from breaking into the Illuminating God Territory and illuminating his divine path.
With the increased attributes of the Imperial Sword, Chu Yuan is as powerful as those at the tenth level of Illuminating God Territory in terms of his divine ranking alone. With the variety of measures at his disposal, he could deal with even the powerhouses in the realm of Concealed Divinity.
The most crucial task now is to break through to the Illuminating God Territory and use the remaining Destiny Points to further advance in leaps and bounds within this minor realm.
"Draw up a decree. Issue my order: all who've contributed in this war of elimination are to be grandly rewarded. Loyal Valor Marquis has devotedly served the empire for many years. Grant him the title of King, bestowing upon him the title Loyal Valor King. As for the God Martial Army, the five major armies, and the Beast Corps, depending on their military merit, they are to be promoted and ennobled.
The greater the contributions, the more they'll be blessed by the destiny of Great Wu!"
Chu Yuan's order was issued to each army stationed far away in the Heiming Imperial City.
[The name of the treasure map has been adjusted to Yinlei Cavern, to properly reflect the treasure within.]