Song Zining might be arrogant, but his words made Duke Yuanguang feel a bit better. It wasn’t too embarrassing to lose to the number three young expert in the Empire.

Song Zining had always presented the romantic young master image in public, but after staying in the army for a good while, he had learned how to use his fist. He challenged all dissatisfied people to a debate in the field behind the barracks, but no one was willing after Duke Yuanguang’s swift defeat.

After subduing the difficult ones, the army under Song Zining’s command was finally in a state of absolute obedience. Hence, he began to launch a series of battles that left everyone flabbergasted. Instead of building a fortress, he gathered a giant fleet and shuttled around the central region, attacking dark race squads whenever the chance arose.

Many people objected to this idea. The first to voice their opinion were those from the aristocratic families. They had an unchangeable love for land and felt that the territory wasn’t fully occupied until there was a...