Modern World's Martial Dao Human Immortal

"Ah?"

Su Chiming was stunned by Alkaid's words, at first not comprehending them.

But the next second, as if realizing something, his tone abruptly paused, "The Liao Family!?"

Alkaid had become a Martial Saint!

The family he could personally annihilate, even if not of the Noble Families tier, must surely belong to a rank just below them.

However, among the families nationally that are just below the Noble Families tier, there was no family with the surname Liao.

Among the nine great Noble Families above them, likewise, none were there, only one...

That was an ancient existence which had ruled over Dayu Country for four hundred years, surpassing the Noble Families!

Moreover, considering what Alkaid had said, this matter was even more significant than their control over Tian Nan...

A startling conjecture that closely matched the truth was about to emerge!

"The Royal Liao Family?"

Su Chiming's voice suddenly rose.

"Right."

Alkaid responded, "Settle the accounts, come quickly."

Su Chiming on the other end of the phone was dumbfounded.

The Royal Liao Family!?

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Although this was his own conclusion based on some clues he had, but...

No matter how unimaginable he thought, he could hardly consider the Royal Liao Family.

The Royal Liao Family, that was an ancient family that had ruled Dayu Country for precisely four hundred years, always a mountain looming over everyone's hearts like.

Let alone the Su Family, even the Yue Family in Tian Nan was far inferior compared to the Liao Family.

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The Su Family had just been busy a month ago, grappling for power in the Bu Zhou Group, using various methods to preserve his position as the chairman of the Bu Zhou Group, unable to even get a meeting with the head of the Yue Family.

Just one month had passed, and Su Alkaid was already calling him, telling him that they had already annihilated the Royal Liao Family, asking him to bring people to tally and receive the assets of the Royal Liao Family?

One month!

From internal corporate strife in a provincial group to annihilating the Royal Family and taking over the royal assets?

Even movies wouldn't dare to depict this!

"Alkaid..."

Su Chiming was about to ask further, but Alkaid had already said, "Once you arrive, you will naturally understand."

Then, the call ended.

On the other end of the phone.

Su Chiming, listening to the dial tone from his phone, took a long while to recover his senses.

The Royal Liao Family, just gone like that?

The current influence of the Su Family at best paralleled that of a Fourth Level official, above them were the Vice Governors, Governors, Noble Families that dominated the provinces, and the great Noble Families such as the Lu Family and Jiang Family that were considered top-tier among them.

Next, only then did it match the Royal Liao Family.

But now...

The Liao Family, four ranks higher than the Su Family, had just been annihilated by Alkaid?

The Su Family had performed a quadruple leap, from a big provincial family to the level of a Royal Family of Dayu?

His lifelong wish had been to lead the Su Family to become a Noble Family.

The scenario before him...

He hadn't even dared to dream of it.

Reality, more fantastical than dreams?

As time passed, Su Chiming gradually regained his composure and rationality.

Then, a sense of unprecedented elation coupled with unspeakable apprehension surged in his heart.

He was both worried about the terrible consequences that Alkaid's annihilation of the Royal Liao Family might trigger, possibly leading the Su Family towards utter ruin, and exhilarated that the Su Family actually had this opportunity to leap over the ordinary Noble Families to become one of the top magnates within Dayu.

This mix of conflicting emotions made him unable to calm down, and he immediately yelled out the door, "Quick! Call Chixin, Huaigu, Huaiyue, and the others here, urgent action!"

...

The sky gradually brightened.

The chaos that had lasted the entire night began to subside with the concerted efforts of Kong Fang and the nine great Noble Families' experts.

Those who know the times are wise men.

There were not a few armed forces in the capital loyal to the Liao Family, but more were merely following the Liao Family for a livelihood, unwilling to truly die for them.

The core of the Liao Family had been slaughtered nearly completely, and the remaining high-ranking officials of the kingdom faced Kong Fang taking control of them in the name of the Grand Procuratorate, allowing the nine families to step forward with empathy and reason to persuade, and they successively chose to turn their coats.

As a result, although the city was still under martial law, the frequency of gunshots and explosions had reduced to almost none.

At this time, in the Royal Palace.

Alkaid met Jiang Sheng, Lv Jianfeng, and others again.

Also arriving were plenty of new core personnel and armed forces from these Noble Families.

Yesterday's conference in the Tian Nan Xingyu Center between Alkaid and the nine great Noble Families was only about expressing related intentions, after all, the Liao Family's Royal Family was still around then, and it wasn't yet time to divide the spoils.

But now...

It was time for the great families to vie for interests that belonged to them.

"Your Grace, Alkaid, my foster father sent a message half an hour ago, he has already persuaded Zhang Jian that for the stability and peace within Dayu Country, he will not launch intense military actions," Lv Jianfeng directly announced the good news.

Jiang Sheng also followed up, "We have already controlled the commanders of both the First and Sixth Legions, this military force directly under the Liao Family won't have another chance to incite a military revolt."

These words from the two men made Li Cunyu, Xu Dengfeng, Yue Xingzhou, and others simultaneously breathe a sigh of relief.

"Good."

Alkaid nodded slightly, "Let's proceed as we have done before."

He glanced at the representatives of the nine major families, "You nine families will form a supreme council to deliberate and jointly decide on the development of Dayu Country from now on."

"Our nine families?"

Jiang Sheng was momentarily taken aback.

"That's right, the Su Family has no intention of replacing the Liao Family to become the new royal family of Dayu Country, and the capabilities of the Su Family are not sufficient to assume such a role,"

Alkaid stated bluntly.

This statement caught Yue Xingzhou by surprise.

Jiang Sheng, Lv Jianfeng, and others were also puzzled.

Was there someone who did not want to become King of Dayu?

"Hadn't we agreed earlier to designate the royal capital and the three surrounding cities under your jurisdiction, Lord Alkaid..."

Lv Jianfeng said, "You mean..."

"The royal capital and the three surrounding cities will be coordinated as a special district with autonomous rights,"

Alkaid explained, "You wouldn't want another power hanging over your heads, giving instructions, would you? Dividing responsibilities is best."

Suddenly, several people understood.

Indeed, they did not want a so-called royal family dictating terms, but...

Not having a royal family also meant there was no one to help them resist the pressures from the Red Star.

Was Alkaid suggesting that everyone fend for themselves?

How could that be acceptable?

Lv Jianfeng quickly argued, "Dayu is not a top-tier power, and given the current global situation, unity brings strength and division brings ruin... If we choose to divide the governance among the families, wouldn't that be tantamount to dividing Dayu into ten? What kind of international influence would Dayu Country have then?"

"Let's stick to the old way; one of the ten families must lead. We acknowledge the Su Family as the tenth noble family and honor Lord Alkaid as the new King of Dayu, as long as you grant us sufficient autonomy,"

Jiang Sheng also expressed his stance.

"A single Su Family cannot sustain the situation in Dayu, and I will also devote most of my time and energy to cultivating, aiming to quickly advance through the Divine Intent, Primordial Chaos, and even reach the Heavenly Human Realm..."

Alkaid continued.

When he mentioned the term "Heavenly Human," the core members of each family were visibly shaken.

Heavenly Human!

That was a power truly capable of presiding over a realm.

According to their family records, when Artifact Sect occupied a world, they would, depending on the situation, keep that world for themselves or assign it to a major cultivator.

That cultivator often sent a core team led by a Heavenly Human to ensure the governance of that world.

Thus, there has always been the saying, "Heavenly Humans stabilize the world."

Now...

For Alkaid, who was still a Martial Saint, to already set his sights on the Heavenly Human Realm was nothing short of astounding.

But considering he was only nineteen now and the prowess they had just witnessed firsthand as he defeated two Martial Saints alone...

Heavenly Human was not beyond hope.

If Alkaid truly achieved Heavenly Human status, the future influence of Dayu Country would inevitably spread throughout Zhongzhou and the East Continent. If he could become a disciple of a major cultivator in Artifact Sect, Dayu Country becoming a giant on par with Snow Dragon and Red Star was not unfeasible.

At that time, what would the territory of Dayu Country be worth?

The nine noble families might each possess territory and resources far exceeding those of Dayu Country.

Thinking of this, Jiang Sheng quickly said, "The Su Family might not be able to sustain the situation in Dayu now, but we nine families are willing to do everything in our power to assist the Su Family in maintaining control over the thirteen provinces of Dayu."

"Even though the nine major families form the supreme council, it would not be appropriate to have no leader. I think we should elect a chairman to oversee the overall situation, and Lord Alkaid would be very suitable for this position."

Lv Jianfeng and the others nodded in agreement.

Yue Xingzhou understood why Alkaid had made that statement earlier.

To advance by retreating.

To remind them what the true core of this alliance of the ten powers was.

He looked again at Lv Jianfeng, Jiang Sheng, and the others, who clearly had also guessed this reason.

Initially hoping to secure more advantages, they hastened to act along when Alkaid pointed it out.

In reality, everyone was well aware of the advantages and disadvantages.

"I do not have the leisure to take on the role of chairman,"

Alkaid stated outright.

"No matter, we know that you prioritize cultivation, and you can appoint a proxy to act on your behalf in routine matters,"

Jiang Sheng said with a smile.

The others also nodded and smiled.

"All right then,"

Alkaid hoped that Dayu Country could continue to nourish his "Businessman" branches, but he also knew that governing a nation was not his forte.

Given the extent of their conversation, he could hardly refuse.

He decided to agree for now and would look for an opportunity later to relinquish the position of chairman.

"Then let's proceed in this manner. Everyone leave representatives in the royal capital to handle communication, and then return to your respective provinces as soon as possible to stabilize the situation. We must not give neighboring forces an opportunity to exploit.

In three months, once the situation is somewhat stable, we will convene a national expansion meeting to formulate future development policies for Dayu."

Alkaid said.

"We will follow Lord Alkaid's wishes."

"It should be Chairman Alkaid."

"Three months is enough. Please rest assured, Chairman Alkaid, we will surely maintain local stability and not give neighboring forces the chance to stir trouble,"

Jiang Sheng, Lv Jianfeng, Li Cunyu, Xu Dengfeng, and others promptly promised.

Alkaid nodded.

The brief exchange marked the conclusion of Dayu Country's swift and decisive political coup.