Despite the destruction caused by the war, when Lin Qian controlled the national war mode, he deliberately avoided damaging the mountains and cities, minimizing the overall loss.
As a result, after the war, the five races were not left homeless; they could still live peacefully in their original homes.
If there was any notable difference, it was that they no longer had to endure oppression.
The capital of the Blackhorn Kingdom had already been conquered, and the truth about the Blackblood Clan was made public.
When the people of the five races in the Ancient Forest World realized the extent of the persecution they had suffered and the reasons behind it, they could no longer suppress their anger.
At the same time, the former Blackhorn King, Shen Jun, became the subject of widespread condemnation and was cursed by thousands.
As for the new capital of the Ancient Forest World under the rule of the Huaxia Empire, the people's initial apprehension had transformed into hope for the future.
Six months into the battle, the people had already seen clearly how the Huaxia Empire governed the lands they had conquered.
The Emperor of the Huaxia Empire did not treat other races any differently just because he was human.
Based on the proclamations of the scholars who spread Emperor Lin Qian's decrees, it was clear that no matter what race someone belonged to, they would be treated equally as citizens of the Huaxia Empire.
Anyone with special talents and managerial abilities, regardless of their race, could become an official assisting in the governance of the Ancient Spirit Continent, a territory of the Huaxia Empire.
This situation greatly surprised the people of the five races.
Before the corruption of the Blackhorn Kingdom, even though the five races lived together, only members of the Blackhorn Clan could hold office in the kingdom; people of other races were not eligible.
However, the Huaxia Empire allowed any race to become an official, regardless of whether they were human.
Upon learning this, the people of the five races had no hesitation in believing that Lin Qian's promise of equality would be implemented.
The entire Ancient Forest World was undergoing significant changes. Many people noticed that a huge crystal screen had begun floating above their cities, visible from the tops or edges of the mountain cities.
Later, they learned that this device was called a Soul Vision Machine, used to broadcast something called the Huaxia News Network.
However, the people of the five races didn't fully understand what the Soul Vision Machine and the Huaxia News Network were, as they had never been activated before.
According to Emperor Lin Qian, after the connection between the underground world and the surface world was established, they would be able to watch the Huaxia News Network every day.
But what truly excited them was the fact that the surface world actually existed and would soon be connected to their world.
This meant they could visit the surface world in the future.
Moreover, one thing that gave them great comfort was that whenever Lin Qian issued a decree, they would be able to learn about it in the shortest time possible.
Each city had erected strange iron walls with notices posted on them, containing Lin Qian's decrees.
Time flew by, and six months had passed since Lin Qian had conquered the capital of the Blackhorn Kingdom.
The palace of the former Blackhorn Kingdom had been completely remodeled, with Lin Qian now seated at the head of the main hall. Below him, many others were seated, each with a desk in front of them.
Everyone sat behind their desks, facing Lin Qian. At a glance, there were no less than a thousand people present.
Among them were many familiar faces, such as the recently joined Sword Formation Emperor, Zhang Juncheng.
Beside him were four former human clan elders, Wang Qiongxing, He Baili, Xu Wuwei, and Fu Deqing, all sitting in attendance. Former clan leaders like Yue Liqun and other prominent figures from major human settlements were also present.
Elders of the Blackhorn Clan from the Rebellion Palace were also in attendance, and there were quite a few Blackhorn Clan members present.
Elders of the Redhorn Clan, such as Bade, the dwarven elder Lu Shengshou, and the Lingti Clan leader, Ling Jiu, were also present.
In front of them were large scrolls of paper, which they carefully read, their faces showing expressions of amazement as they exchanged whispers.
Their unique seating arrangement was specifically requested by Lin Qian. Initially, they didn't understand the reasoning behind it.
"I sit in the high seat, and you sit in the low seat, signifying a difference in rank. But as I sit, so do you, which demonstrates mutual respect. I respect you, and you respect me, so that we can work together to make the Huaxia Empire even stronger."
Lin Qian's words won everyone over.
This was especially true for the Blackhorn, Redhorn, Dwarven, and Lingti Clans, as they realized Lin Qian had indeed kept his word.
Lin Qian treated all five races equally, which was why representatives from all five were present, discussing national affairs.
"How is the distribution of the Huaxia Soul-saving Lamps going? Are they safe, and is their consumption of soul power within the acceptable range for ordinary citizens?" Lin Qian asked, seeing that everyone had mostly finished reading the documents, directing his question to Lu Shengshou.
Upon being addressed by Lin Qian, Lu Shengshou quickly stood up, bowed, and replied, "Your Majesty, the distribution of the Soul-saving Lamps has been very successful. The people of the five races are very fond of these soul power lamps made from the Riyan fruit."
"However, many citizens find the command 'Shine, Soul-saving Lamp!' a bit embarrassing, resulting in situations where children are asked to help turn them on."
Hearing Lu Shengshou's report, Lin Qian rubbed his forehead. "There's nothing we can do about it. It's the Chancellor's last little quirk, and I couldn't bear to take it away. Over time, everyone will get used to it."
"Have the scenic spots been constructed?" Lin Qian asked next.
"Rest assured, Your Majesty. Whether it's the place where you slammed the table in anger and shot ten enemies with arrows, the old site where the shock-type battleship overturned thirteen royal cities, General Liu Chaochao's verbal battle against the Blackhorn Army, or the ruins where the destructive soul cannon shattered the palace, they've all been completed," Lu Shengshou reported respectfully.
Lin Qian nodded quietly and addressed everyone present, "Although we are all part of one empire, the interests of the Ancient Spirit Continent must be secured by us. I initiated the national war to save the Ancient Spirit Continent, which is a great marketing tool. Using these scenic spots to vigorously develop tourism in the Ancient Spirit Continent and promote trade between the underground world and the surface world is of utmost importance."
"In three days, the passage between the surface world and the underground world will be completely unblocked. You must prepare thoroughly and not disappoint me," Lin Qian said, looking around at the assembly. "I will then go to the Central Region to bring my parents back. You all must manage things well and not let me down."