In front of Lu Daosheng.
None of the remaining people possessed strength as high as the Abandoned Guardian.
In fact, when these people met Lu Daosheng, they were all in extremely destitute states.
There were old men whose Lifespan was about to run out, beggars who were nearly starved to death on the streets, and even soldiers about to die in battle.
Without exception, Lu Daosheng granted all of them a new life.
Therefore, their loyalty to Lu Daosheng was very high.
"I want to build an army of my own."
Lu Daosheng looked at the crowd before him and directly stated his idea.
To forge Huang City into a supreme power, the strength it possesses must not be lacking.
Possessing a powerful army is an excellent prerequisite.
Hearing this, a man who looked like a General immediately stepped forward.
The aura of the Ancient Realm radiating from him was particularly imposing, but having just experienced the terrifying Unknown Realm pressure from the Abandoned Guardian, the crowd didn't feel much.
Above Heavenly Emperor is the Dao Realm, above the Dao Realm is the Ancient Realm, and above the Ancient Realm is the Unknown.
"City Lord, regarding the creation of an army, this subordinate can share your burden."
Hearing this, Lu Daosheng smiled with satisfaction. This was exactly what he was waiting for; otherwise, why would he have taken them in?
He recalled that he had encountered this General-like man in a desolate galaxy. At that time, the galaxy was completely ruined, and countless corpses nearly covered the entire Void Realm.
The General stood weakly atop the ruins, his eyes vacant as he looked toward the horizon.
His nation was destroyed, his family gone; everyone had died, and only he survived.
He was severely wounded at the time, already on the verge of death. Ultimately, Lu Daosheng intervened, saving him and granting him a new life.
From then on, this General dedicated himself completely to Lu Daosheng.
"Then I shall trouble you."
Lu Daosheng smiled faintly and took out a Storage Ring, which contained massive amounts of resources, enough to build an invincible army.
Taking the Storage Ring, the man glanced inside, and his eyelids immediately began to twitch.
This... is this really for building an army, and not an Interstellar Fleet?
Taking a deep breath, the man knelt on one knee and declared loudly: "City Lord, please rest assured, this subordinate will certainly not fail to meet the City Lord's expectations!"
Immediately after, the man turned and left.
Watching the man's retreating figure, Lu Daosheng vaguely remembered that his name was Yun Qi.
Countless years later, this name would become a terrifying existence, and he would be crowned by the world as the God of Slaughter.
Wherever he went, not a blade of grass grew.
"Lord City Lord, what about us?"
A man in the Quasi-Emperor Realm looked at Lu Daosheng with anticipation and asked.
Everyone else had received their assignments; he couldn't just stand by and watch.
Who among them didn't want to serve Lu Daosheng now? They saw the Opportunities he gave — Divine Blades and Divine Swords, along with massive resources — making their hearts itch with desire.
Hearing this, Lu Daosheng looked at the Quasi-Emperor Realm man.
After a brief moment of thought, he recalled the man's identity.
A wanderer roaming the Void Land, unattached and free.
Lu Daosheng happened upon him, and naturally, with Lu Daosheng's strength, he saw the man's potential.
He possessed the legendary Void Body, allowing him to freely traverse the Void Land. Once his Physique reached Major Achievement, he could even tear open a section of the Void Land with his bare hands. Within the Void Land, anyone with the Void Body was invincible.
Of course, unless someone's strength, like Lu Daosheng's, was so immense they could shatter the entire Void Land with their bare hands, defeating him would be virtually impossible.
Therefore, Lu Daosheng brought him back.
The condition Lu Daosheng offered was to Awaken his Void Body for him.
"An Xing, are you willing to live in the shadows?"
Lu Daosheng looked at An Xing and slowly spoke.
Hearing this, An Xing paused, then nodded resolutely: "For the City Lord, what is this small sacrifice?"
Since he constantly roamed the Void Land, he was already a person of the shadows; living in the dark was something he was accustomed to.
Hearing these words, everyone around him raised their thumbs in praise.
A model for our generation.
Lu Daosheng also nodded in satisfaction.
The next moment, a strange, dark, and glossy object flew into An Xing's hand.
"Consume this object, and your Void Body can Awaken. When you reach the Heavenly Emperor Realm, the Void Body will achieve Major Achievement."
Looking at the black object in his hand, An Xing's expression was overjoyed.
"Thank you, Lord City Lord, thank you, Lord City Lord."
Lu Daosheng smiled: "Alright, next, I hope you can establish a force for Huang City's Dark Division, eliminating all dangers in the cradle."
Lu Daosheng then handed An Xing a Storage Ring as well, which similarly contained unimaginable resources.
Receiving the Storage Ring, An Xing immediately sucked in a cold breath, and his expression toward Lu Daosheng became even more respectful.
"Lord City Lord, what name should this force be given?"
Hearing this, Lu Daosheng pondered for a moment and slowly said: "Let's call it, Root."
"Root?"
"Ahem, it is Root."
"Oh, oh, understood, Lord City Lord. I will go and establish it now."
Immediately, An Xing transformed into a black shadow and vanished from the spot.
From this day forward, the name An Xing completely became a secret of Huang City, known only to top-tier figures. The world only knew that the Root Leader came from the Void Land and was an existence like a Divine Dragon that shows its head but not its tail.
And if you ever spoke ill of the Root Leader, your head would fall to the ground the next second... After an unknown period, Lu Daosheng slowly walked out of the Void Realm.
All the people he had recruited were assigned to suitable positions, making full use of their talents.
Looking down at Huang City, it still looked like it did a month ago, yet three hundred years had actually passed.
Hmm, the population actually increased. It seems the City Residents haven't been Cultivating all the time.
The next moment, Lu Daosheng's figure appeared in the sight of everyone in Huang City.
Upon seeing Lu Daosheng.
Everyone in Huang City stopped what they were doing and respectfully bowed to Lu Daosheng.
"City Lord! You've finally returned!"
Below, an old man who looked slightly younger quickly said excitedly.
Seeing this old man, Lu Daosheng raised an eyebrow slightly.
"Old Li, you finally fulfilled your wish and achieved a Breakthrough to the Condensing Spirit Realm."
Hearing this, Old Man Li's old face immediately flushed red.
In fact, he had already reached the Saint Realm, far surpassing the Condensing Spirit Realm.
What Lu Daosheng said was merely referring to events three hundred years ago.
At that time, Old Man Li had promised he would definitely achieve a Breakthrough to the Condensing Spirit Realm.
Hearing Lu Daosheng's words, everyone burst into laughter.
"City Lord, we are all rough men and don't know how to speak well, but if Huang City ever faces trouble in the future, we will certainly be the first to step forward."
"Yes, Old Zhang is right, we will definitely be the first to step forward."
In the past, Saints were legendary existences, and even the Ming He Realm was a Realm they dared not even dream of, yet now, the lowest among them had reached the Saint Realm.
All of this was bestowed by their great City Lord, Lu Daosheng.
Lu Daosheng smiled contentedly, looking at the promises made by the dozens of people below.
In the past, Huang City was small, and they united tightly to face all difficulties together.
Now, Huang City had grown larger, but they remained incredibly united.
This was Huang City, his Lu Daosheng's Huang City.
"Since that is the case, I, Lu Daosheng, thank you all first."
Lu Daosheng laughed.
"Oh right, I am about to open Huang City's barrier. At that time, many people will enter the city. Pay attention: no matter what price someone offers, do not sell your residences. Focus on doing business."
Hearing this, everyone said one after another: "We have noted it."
Hearing their reply, Lu Daosheng nodded, and then vanished from their sight.