"What? Da Yi permits intermarriage between humans and other races, and once married, the non-human partner automatically gains Da Yi citizenship and registration? They're treated equally?"
Even with Gandalf's temperament, he couldn't help but feel waves of emotion upon hearing this.
Among the human race, there had always been a saying: "Those who are not of our race must have different hearts."
Precautions against non-humans had always been extremely strict. Most factions would never allow intermarriage with other races within their territories. If discovered, harsh punishments would follow—sometimes even execution—to serve as a warning to others. A deterrent through blood.
But in Da Yi, such marriages were permitted?
This was undoubtedly a groundbreaking, precedent-setting act.
It showcased the grandeur of Da Yi. A true embodiment of "greatness lies in tolerance." Not mere words—but concrete actions.
"My Da Yi Sacred King's bearing is not something ordinary people can compare to. Just take a look at this gazette."
Wang Yuan walked up to a newspaper kiosk and bought a copy of the court gazette.
Da Yi did not suppress speech. On the contrary, it had the vision to open the minds of its people. With the existence of the StarNet, people could easily exchange information throughout the world. Yet printed newspapers still held their place in society. The official gazette—known as the Yi News—was a government-run daily, reporting primarily on policies and major events throughout Da Yi. It held enormous influence.
Of course, aside from Yi News, there were many other newspapers, creating a vibrant landscape of public discourse.
Wang Yuan handed a copy of the Yi News to Gandalf.
Without hesitation, Gandalf began reading it closely.
The paper quality was exceptionally fine—smooth to the touch, far superior to parchment—and pleasing to handle. But what truly drew his attention were the contents printed on the page.
It was an excerpt from a Da Yi court assembly:
Jia Yucun: "Your Majesty, a matter has arisen recently that this humble servant finds difficult to resolve."
Sacred King: "Speak!"
Jia Yucun: "Recently, many citizens within Da Yi have inquired. They've developed mutual affection with members of other races and wish to marry. They ask: if they do, can their non-human partners obtain Da Yi citizenship and household registration?"
Su Shi: "Your Majesty, I believe this should not be allowed. 'Those who are not of our race must have different hearts'—this is an ancient human warning. No one can predict the future. These non-humans marrying into our race—can they truly be trusted? If they harbor ill will later, it may bring disaster to our cities. This cannot be allowed to become precedent."
Ministers (in unison): "We ask Your Majesty to reconsider!"
Sacred King: "The strength of Da Yi lies not in fearing or excluding non-humans, but in our unyielding will, our enduring faith, our courage. We never relied on cowering behind walls or treating other races as monsters. We repelled, defeated, and slew them—with sword and blood—so that they now fear us. That's power. That's deterrence. But as a great nation, deterrence alone is not enough—we must also possess the magnanimity to accept all under heaven."
"To those who are friendly with Da Yi—we offer smiles and wine. To those who oppose us—we give war and death. That way, our enemies will decrease, and our friends will increase. Slaughter is not the only solution."
"From this day forth, I hereby decree: if a non-human woman wishes to marry into Da Yi, she shall, upon marriage, receive full citizenship and a Sky Registration Card—becoming a full citizen of Da Yi. If a non-human man marries a Da Yi woman, he too may stay in Da Yi and gain identity. Equal treatment for all. No official or citizen shall discriminate against them."
"Those who enter Da Yi—are all my people!"
The transcript printed in the Yi News clearly informed the entire world and all non-human beings within Da Yi's territory: as long as they followed Da Yi's laws, and as long as the love was genuine, Da Yi would open its gates and embrace them.
Of course, there was another section of this decree that was not published.
That was: intermarriage between humans and non-humans would result in offspring carrying non-human talents—ultimately enhancing the human bloodline itself.
For example, if a human married an elf, their child would inherit elven talent in archery and affinity with nature—making it easier to comprehend laws and natural principles. If a dwarf, the child would likely have a strong gift for smithing and forging.
As these bloodlines continued to merge into human heritage, even if the first generation appeared half-elf or half-dwarf, by the second or third generation the external features would normalize—visually indistinguishable from a pure human. Yet the unique gifts of other races would remain.
Even if these traits didn't rival the power of a pureblood elf or dwarf, it was still an added strength.
If someone with extraordinary talent emerged among them, they could potentially push that hybrid bloodline to surpass its original source.
The human bloodline's greatest trait was adaptability and absorption—capable of integrating any lineage and transforming it into something new.
And on that same court assembly, Yi Tianxing used divine speech to inscribe a new Heavenly Law into Da Yi's Celestial Canon:
In marriages between humans and non-humans:
The first generation shall be two-thirds human bloodline.
The second generation, three-fourths human.
By the third generation, all foreign blood is fully absorbed.
In Da Yi territory: all mixed-race offspring of human and non-human are forever considered Human.
This law was engraved into the very fabric of Da Yi's world—an immutable rule.
From that point on, it didn't matter how powerful the non-human bloodline was—even dragons, phoenixes, or qilin—once intermarried, their offspring would still be human. Over generations, their blood would be entirely assimilated into the human race.
With this law in place, there was no fear that children born from dwarves would be stunted or deformed. Perhaps slightly shorter—but not excessively so—and they would inherit powerful smithing talents.
The tradeoff was clear and worth it.
However, this law was not made public—only passed privately among Da Yi's upper echelons. The Yi News never reported it.
If word of this spread, the non-human races might react differently. This quiet absorption of their talents—best kept quiet.
Be bold where it helps, be silent where it matters.
But even just the publicly stated portion already made Gandalf, Aragorn, Legolas, and the others deeply impressed.
"Those who enter Da Yi—are all my people!"
Just these words alone would spark yearning in countless non-human hearts.
Female non-humans would dream of marrying into Da Yi. Powerful non-human males would take pride in marrying Da Yi women. To join Da Yi was to be honored.
People seek higher ground. Water flows downhill.
This is the natural law of life.
Da Yi's livelihood and civilization far exceeded that of savage tribes in the wilderness. Its appeal to outsiders was obvious.
Enough to eat, abundant entertainment, entire streets of food stalls and exotic dishes. In the pear gardens, theater troupes performed acrobatics. In teahouses, people told tales and performed comedy. Everything for daily life—food, play, tools—was superior beyond comparison.
Not to mention: entering Da Yi meant gaining access to the StarNet, a digital second world. Through it, one could play games, or enter the Nightmare Realm via the Dream Gate to adventure and grow stronger.
The attractions were endless.
After Da Yi announced the policy allowing intermarriage, countless non-human women chose to marry into Da Yi. Many were already pregnant, giving birth to mixed-blood children—and proudly calling themselves citizens of Da Yi. They studied Da Yi's language, laws, and customs. Their habits gradually aligned with Da Yi.
Even now, Gimli was envious of Da Yi's life.
The diplomatic envoy continued their tour and soon arrived at the City Lord's Manor, where they formally met the City Lord of Lone Goose City. Official documents were passed on to Xuanhuang Holy City.
Inside the Hall of Knowledge and Action, the ministers assembled.
After reviewing the diplomatic documents, Jia Xu stepped forward and said respectfully:
"Your Majesty, according to the intelligence gathered by Da Yi, in the Lord of the Rings realm, the Dark Lord Sauron is launching large-scale offensives against all factions. His advance is like wildfire—unstoppable. The coalition armies are in constant retreat. Their forces are collapsing.
Now, these factions have jointly sent envoys to Da Yi. Their intentions are clear:
To request military aid.
To probe Da Yi's stance on the situation.
To witness Da Yi's power firsthand."
"The truth is, the forces of that realm can no longer hold out. If we do nothing, Sauron will likely turn the entire realm into a true hell—desolate, lifeless.
If that happens, even if Da Yi later conquers it, managing the wasteland will be a colossal burden.
We cannot simply stand by. But—if handled wisely—this could be the perfect opportunity to incorporate the entire realm into Da Yi's control."
Liu Bowen smiled, a glint of strategy in his eyes.
The envoy's visit likely carried such intent—to join Da Yi before it was too late, and secure benefits.
The existence of the Noble Ranking List alone had already broken the psychological defenses of countless powerful beings.
"Hmm. This may indeed be the perfect chance to claim the Lord of the Rings realm," Yi Tianxing nodded. "If we plan this properly, we may seize large territories without shedding a single drop of blood."
"Beloved ministers—how should we proceed to achieve the perfect outcome?"