I, the Villain, Become Invincible the More Descendants I Have

Chapter 59 Governor of WuyueThe news of Emperor Cao Xukun implementing new-style witchcraft medicine and abolishing human sacrifices in the Southern Border spread to every corner of the Ten Thousand Mountains within just half a month.

Those indigenous tribes and small border nations that used to hide in the deep mountains and old forests, neither submitting to the Gu King’s control nor fearing foreign races, could no longer sit still.

You must know, there were over a hundred indigenous tribes of all sizes in the Southern Border, along with seven or eight tiny nations, all tormented for years by backward gu witchcraft customs, and added to that was the heavy taxation and extortion during the Gu King’s lifetime; life had long become unbearable.

Now, hearing that Emperor Cao Xukun had not only eliminated the fiendish Gu King but also abolished evil customs, taught the commoners how to heal, and distributed land with tax exemptions, they all wished they could rush over immediately to submit.

On this day, outside Gu City in the Southern Border, there was a sea of people.

Tribal leaders and monarchs of the seven small nations, bringing their entire families, pulling carts filled with rare treasures and specialty spiritual herbs, waited in long lines to pay their respects; the queue stretched from the city gate for ten miles, ten times busier than a market fair.

Li Tieniu led the Imperial Guard to maintain order, and looking at the dense crowd before him, he couldn’t help but click his tongue in amazement: ”Emperor Xuan, your charisma is truly top-tier! In the past, these indigenous people would hide as far away as possible, but now they are all rushing to submit; it’s a total, heartfelt surrender!”

”That is only natural.” Emperor Cao Xukun stood with his hands behind his back atop the Gu City gate tower, his black dragon robe fluttering in the wind. The pressure of his Peak of Soul Formation Stage slowly spread out, devoid of any killing intent, yet it filled everyone present with awe.

His expression was calm as he looked down at the people below, his voice not loud but clearly reaching everyone present: ”There is no need for restraint. Great Xuan has always been inclusive. As long as you submit with sincerity, whether you are of the Human Race, Demon Race, Witch Race, or indigenous tribes, you are all citizens of Great Xuan, and I will treat you all equally.”

As soon as his voice fell, the leader of the leading Miao Border tribe immediately knelt, holding the tribal totem with both hands: ”Emperor Xuan, you are wise! My entire Miao Border tribe is willing to submit to Great Xuan, to pledge eternal loyalty, and never harbor disloyal thoughts!”

Immediately following, the Rainforest Tribe, Black Stone Tribe, and the monarchs of the seven small nations of the Southern Border knelt in unison to pay their respects, their voices like a mountain-shaking, tsunami-like roar echoing through the sky: ”We are willing to submit to Great Xuan! We pledge loyalty to Emperor Xuan!”

No one dared to voice any objection; Emperor Cao Xukun’s strength, benevolence, and Golden Luck had already thoroughly conquered the entire Southern Border.

Emperor Cao Xukun waved his hand, retracting his pressure, and announced loudly: ”From this day forth, the Great Xuan Southern Border Province is officially established. All tribes and small nations within the entire Southern Border territory are incorporated into the province’s jurisdiction and placed under the direct rule of the Great Xuan Dynasty!”

Once these words were spoken, the entire crowd erupted in cheers.

Next came the refinement of the administrative structure. Emperor Cao Xukun had long planned this. He looked at Grand Priestess Wu Yue standing beside him with a gentle and determined gaze: ”I appoint the Witch Race Grand Priestess, Grand Priestess Wu Yue, as the first Governor of the Southern Border Province. She shall oversee all military, political, livelihood, witchcraft medicine, and tribal affairs in the Southern Border, with full authority over the entire region. She need not report to local prefectures and may report directly to me!”

Grand Priestess Wu Yue was now pregnant, surrounded by an aura of Golden Luck. Her temperament was gentle yet dignified. She took a step forward and bowed to accept the order: ”I accept the decree. I will certainly not disgrace this mission. I will manage the Southern Border well, living up to your trust, and living up to the people of the Southern Border!”

Choosing Grand Priestess Wu Yue as Governor could not be more appropriate. She was the former Grand Priestess of the Witch Race, possessed extremely high prestige, was well-versed in the customs of all tribes in the Southern Border as well as the arts of gu witchcraft and witchcraft medicine, and was deeply trusted by the commoners. She would be better able to pacify the various tribes than anyone else.

After the appointment was issued, Emperor Cao Xukun immediately promulgated a full set of regulations for the Southern Border Province, covering all angles and leaving no loopholes:

First, tribal regulations: Retain the existing customs of all indigenous tribes and small nations; forced changes to customs are prohibited. Abolish all rules of conflict between tribes; henceforth, tribal disputes shall be adjudicated by the provincial government, and private feuds are strictly prohibited. The former monarchs of the seven small nations shall retain their titles, serve in the provincial government to assist in managing their territories, but will have no military power.

Second, military control: Confiscate all private armies of tribes and former states, and unify them to form the Southern Border Garrison, which will be under the command of Governor Grand Priestess Wu Yue. The Imperial Guard will station a small force to assist in defense, preventing local warlordism. All gu masters must be registered, under the control of Grand Priestess Wu Yue. The refining of Heart-Devouring Gu, Poison Gu, and other evil gu is strictly prohibited; violators will be punished for treason.

Third, taxation and laws: Implement the unified laws of Great Xuan and abolish all cruel punishments of the Witch Race and indigenous tribes. Taxation will follow the regulations of the Northern Demon Race Province, collecting only one-tenth of the harvest, with a three-year tax exemption for remote tribes. The government will establish witchcraft medical clinics and farming workshops to provide free instruction in new-style witchcraft medicine and farming techniques, and distribute grain seeds and farm tools.

Fourth, livelihood governance: Comprehensively promote new-style witchcraft medicine. Establish witchcraft medical stations in every tribe to treat commoners for gu poison and illnesses for free. Thoroughly eradicate backward customs such as human sacrifice for gu and gu fighting; violators will face severe punishment for their entire household. Build roads to connect the Southern Border with the Central Plains, facilitating trade and promoting the development of the Southern Border.

Fifth, faith and heritage: Respect the beliefs of all ethnic groups in the Southern Border. Retain the worship of the gu god, but it must be changed to animal sacrifice; human sacrifice is strictly prohibited. Governor Grand Priestess Wu Yue shall revise the sacrificial rituals to guide the inheritance of orthodox gu witchcraft.

Every decree issued spoke to the hearts of the people of the Southern Border. The commoners present kowtowed incessantly in gratitude; the sounds of weeping and cheering mixed together, all of them grateful for Emperor Cao Xukun’s benevolence.

An indigenous tribal leader was moved to tears: ”I have lived my whole life and have never met such a good monarch! Emperor Xuan truly treats us as citizens, not as barbarians!”

”From now on, we no longer have to live in fear, we no longer have to perform human sacrifices; children can grow up safely, and when we get sick, we can be treated. Life finally has hope!”

Li Tieniu listened from the side and nodded repeatedly. He leaned over to Emperor Cao Xukun and whispered: ”Emperor Xuan, your arrangements are so comprehensive! You grasp both civil and military affairs, pacifying the hearts of the people while firmly holding the Southern Border in your hands. You are much more reliable than those old bureaucrats!”

”That goes without saying.” Emperor Cao Xukun raised an eyebrow, looking smug: ”Conquering the world is easy; governing it is difficult. Relying solely on fighting and killing won’t work. Combining benevolence with severity is the true way; the main goal is to make them submit sincerely, never to rebel for all eternity.”

Grand Priestess Wu Yue stood to the side, her eyes filled with admiration and respect as she looked at Emperor Cao Xukun. This man not only possessed world-topping strength but also had the world in his heart, and he was thorough in all he did. Following him, the Southern Border would surely get better and better.

Immediately following, Emperor Cao Xukun personally bestowed upon Grand Priestess Wu Yue the seal of the Governor of the Southern Border Province and the python robe, declaring the formal establishment of the Southern Border Province.

That day, the people of Gu City spontaneously built a high platform to celebrate the establishment of the Southern Border Province. People of all ethnic groups sang and danced, presenting treasures from their respective tribes, and the entire Southern Border was a scene of peace and prosperity.

He stood on the high platform, watching the people of the Southern Border living and working in peace and contentment, full of joy, and seeing the various tribes sincerely submit. A smile that looked down upon the world curled at the corners of his mouth.

Now, the Northern Demon Race Province and the Southern Witch Race Province had all been established. The five domains of the Mortal Realm were completely unified. The Human Race, Demon Race, Witch Race, and Southern Border indigenous people had all submitted to Great Xuan, supported by the masses, with Golden Luck bestowed upon him.

Li Tieniu looked at the high-spirited Emperor Cao Xukun and shouted loudly: ”Emperor Xuan is wise! May Great Xuan be unified for ten thousand generations!”

All the commoners, tribes, and garrison soldiers present knelt and shouted in unison: ”Long live Emperor Xuan! Long live Great Xuan!”

The sound echoed through the Ten Thousand Mountains of the Southern Border, lingering for a long time.

Emperor Cao Xukun raised his hand to quiet the sound, his gaze looking toward the clouds of the nine heavens, his eyes as sharp as a blade.