A Top Scholar in Everything

The pro-war faction and the anti-war faction.

In essence, it's just a difference in the choice of protest strategies.

Internally, the Imperial primarily divides into these two factions.

Of course.

When the Divine Emperor was asleep in the past, the anti-war faction was the mainstream of the entire Imperial, reaching its peak.

At that time.

All shelters of the Imperial were in defensive mode.

Even the exploration of the Spirit Realm almost came to a halt.

To put it bluntly.

It was like retracting their heads back to being turtles.

Anyway, once the head is retracted, demons and alien races simply didn't know or disappear from sight.

Of course.

This turtle-like behavior couldn't be maintained for long.

During that time.

Demons and alien race blood penetrated the East Prosperity Imperial.

After enduring this painful period.

Facing continuous invasions from alien races and demons.

The pro-war faction regained power.

This era.

Was when Baiyu's parents were active.

The pro-war faction reinstated as the mainstream faction of the Imperial, and until today, battles against the Sea Demon Race, Shell People Race, and Demon Race continue fiercely, with the Imperial keeping the upper hand.

Like the last time with Zenith City.

Their invasion succeeded purely by catching the opportunity, leveraging time, geography, and human unity and their long-term arrangements.

This became the largest-scale alien invasion encountered by the East Prosperity Imperial in decades.

Because of this matter.

Every extraordinary influence, every Martial Arts School's sealing objects, must be officially recorded.

The plight of Zenith City.

Was triggered by the sealing objects.

This stirred the Imperial's sensitive nerves.

"Though nowadays the pro-war faction is dominant, secretly, there are still many anti-war factions indulging in pleasures.

These fools, many still hold high positions in the Imperial.

Anyway.

The future Imperial will undoubtedly focus on war, and our Veterans Mutual Aid Association will naturally steadfastly support the war."

Aural had no hesitation.

Baiyu nodded.

He basically understood the current situation of the Imperial. On the surface, it wasn't very optimistic.

In this situation.

There are actually people thinking about avoiding war.

Probably indulging in pleasures for too long, the bravado vanished from their bones.

Serving legendary ships is becoming scarcer, with even demon infiltration and alien invasions and those ubiquitous Evil Gods.

None of these are good news for humans.

Of course.

When you are dissatisfied with reality, yet don't want to join in, then you have only to change the existing rules.

Baiyu never previously entertained the idea of saving the Imperial.

However.

As he delved deeper into life in East Prosperity, he met many interesting friends and mentors, and this idea popped into his mind.

"Can't the Imperial eradicate these two large demon forces, the Flesh and Blood Research Association and Wumian Mansion?"

Baiyu asked.

Aural shook his head: "We haven't even eliminated the big three alien races that they house over the years, let alone these two demon forces.

Besides the big three alien races.

The demons command dozens of small alien races.

I remember there are Ghost-faced Race active in Maple Leaf County, adept in infiltration among alien races.

To completely wipe them out, we have to venture deep into the Spirit Realm.

And there.

The place is filled with weird wonders, many environments where humans simply cannot survive.

There's also the omnipresent wickedness and pollution.

As well as those strange ancient ruins in the Spirit Realm.

One small mistake.

Could lead to complete military annihilation.

Though we've always had an upper hand in the war against the big three alien races over the years, actually attacking into the Spirit Realm has been rare.

Let alone the two demon forces.

Demons are the kings of alien races; unless their subordinate alien races are truly destroyed, it's hard to get in touch with them.

Not to mention.

Behind every demon faction lies an Evil God."

"Hmm?"

This was Baiyu's first time hearing such a notion.

"The reason they're called Evil Gods is that they aren't our human gods.

The logic is simple.

Our human gods, in demon eyes, are also Evil Gods.

Let's not talk about it.

Talking more might lead to blasphemy charges, praising the God of War and Blood."

Aural made a gesture of faith.

Generally, old soldiers would believe in the most radical one among seven gods, which is the God of War and Blood.

This deity had many legendary aspects throughout their life.

And there are many associated legends.

Legend has it that He was the strongest warrior among humans and challenged a powerful Evil God in ancient times, defeated the other, seized their authority, and achieved eternity.

It's said that He's covered in scars.

Hands, feet, beneath skin, in flesh, even the eyes—are all covered in scars.

Each scar represents His supreme power.

Thus, the God of War and Blood is also known as the Scar God, the God of Courage.

Of course.

Within the East Prosperity Imperial, the Church of the God of War and Blood hasn't developed much, only a few small chapels scattered around.

But the God of War and Blood is the faith for many soldiers and military personnel.

Moreover.

Many armies indeed receive His blessings in battle, winning success in every venture.

Actually, the seven gods are famous across Canglan Star.

Even if some countries don't have churches of the seven gods, there're still quite a few believers.

Especially gods presiding over certain domains.

Like the Wise Man, also called the God of Knowledge and Wisdom, revered by many scholars.

And for example, the Goddess of Harvest.

In many places also known as the Earth Mother Goddess, the God of Life and Eternity.

It's said that followers of Her gain eternal life upon death, so She has the most followers among ordinary people.

These divine churches.

There're only a few churches in East Prosperity Imperial, and they're all small chapels.

Yet this doesn't affect the development of their faithful.

"It seems I'm the only one believing in the Lord of Radiance."

Baiyu murmured in his heart.

However.

He remembered his mentor Yi Xian telling him about the Sun's death, casting a shadow over his mind.

He wondered if the Holy Light Church faced troubles?

After all.

According to Yi Xian's description, the unbeatable Sun Church was once the strongest sect on the land.

When their deity "Sun" extinguished, it directly fell apart.

Much like the once glorious Black Moon God Church turning into its current state after the Black Moon went insane.

The Lord of Radiance in the Holy Light Church seemingly wants to replace the vanished Sun.

But if it fails.

It might lead to another upheaval.

"Better leave it to the professionals to worry about; the Holy Light Church is big and influential, beyond my control.

However, Meng Lei.

Could be discreetly reminded about it whenever the opportunity presents itself."

Baiyu said inwardly.

The two talked intimately in the office until late at night, only until Aural's body couldn't withstand anymore, and Baiyu bid farewell.

Of course.

He officially took over the stamp of the Mutual Aid Association president and a series of credentials from Aural's hands.

Plus today, Aural summoned witness from various departments.

Which means.

From tomorrow, he would be the president of the Veterans Mutual Aid Association.