"An empire has finally emerged."
"Compared to the native side, its pace is even faster."
Observing this, Bai Ze couldn't help but admire the rapid growth and development of purely intelligent lifeforms.
As for civilization, without the intervention of Hyper Zetton, the creatures on his planet likely wouldn't form an empire even after ten more epochs. Let alone dealing with reproduction.
Physically powerful extraordinary beings undoubtedly excel in individual combat strength, far surpassing intelligent lifeforms. However, they show little enthusiasm for reproduction, making their growth painfully slow.
Take the Roc Clan, for example. At their peak, their tribe barely reached a population of 500.
Meanwhile, the Xia Dynasty, at its inception, already boasted a population of 100,000, not including the surrounding tribes.
Late Sixth Epoch:
In his prime, Yu implemented sweeping reforms, overturning the various systems established during the tribal alliance era.
He built city walls, enacted laws, constructed prisons, and established a uniquely Xia military system, orderly and disciplined instead of scattered and chaotic.
However, these changes inadvertently led to irreversible consequences. Social classes emerged within the Xia Dynasty, transitioning it from a primitive society to a slave-based society.
Ding! The world evolves: the slave system emerges!
"This is not a good development path," Bai Ze muttered, shaking his head.
Under the slave system, the division between classes became too pronounced.
This suppresses many talented individuals with great potential, directly hindering the tribe's growth and progress.
Currently short on time, Bai Ze couldn't allow them to stagnate like this.
"If there's no way, then I'll have to destroy it."
"And rebuild a new dynasty to speed up development."
As a god, everything must proceed according to his will.
Besides, the evolution of intelligent life generally follows this pattern: new dominators emerge to drive the race forward.
Bai Ze resolved to support another tribe and help them rise to dominance.
Early Seventh Epoch:
The aging Yu, bedridden, often recalled the radiant humanoid figure he had encountered deep in the forest in his youth.
Now, in retrospect, that glowing figure was mesmerizing and deeply unforgettable. Yu longed to see it once more, but it was beyond his reach as his end neared.
In his final moments, Yu summoned his son, Qi, and confided in him the existence of the "god" who had aided him in the past.
Yu wished to uphold the abdication system and pass the throne to the virtuous Boyi. However, Qi, with his deep-rooted influence in court, seized power after Yu's death and replaced the abdication system with hereditary succession.
Ding! Rules adapt: the hereditary system emerges!
Despite his controversial ascent, Qi was deeply intrigued by his father's tales of the "god."
Driven by this fascination, Qi spread the word about the god's name and initiated widespread worship, establishing a faith that would become a cornerstone of the culture.
Ding! Faith value +10 (via conversion).
"I didn't expect the plan to progress this quickly."
"I initially thought it would take several dynasties for faith to take root."
Watching the various humanoid ceramic statues being revered as objects of worship by the populace, Bai Ze felt quite satisfied.
But stability alone wasn't enough Bai Ze desired rapid development.
Mid-Seventh Epoch:
Qi focused on refining military systems, birthing a Xia Dynasty army exceeding a thousand strong. The population surged past 300,000.
He also prioritized equipment, leading large-scale bronze production and propelling the Xia Dynasty from the Neolithic Age into the Bronze Age.
Ding! The Bronze Age emerges!
Meanwhile, a nearby tribe known as Shang was rising rapidly. With a population exceeding several thousand, the Shang tribe steadily became the regional powerhouse.
"That's the tribe."
Bai Ze shifted his perspective, his gaze settling on Aurora.
"I understand, my Lord."
Aurora knew exactly what needed to be done.
With a mere thought, her body was once again enveloped in a radiant emerald light.
Standing atop a floating island, she surveyed the world below, easily locating the Shang tribe.
Late Seventh Epoch:
Tang, the Shang tribe leader, despised the Xia Dynasty, mocking their reliance on divine worship as a futile endeavor leading to their downfall.
Determined, Tang worked tirelessly to develop his tribe, certain he could one day overthrow the Xia Dynasty and establish his grand empire.
However, constrained by his tribe's small size, Tang grew increasingly frustrated, unable to match the Xia Dynasty's scale.
Until one fateful day, a divine presence descended from the heavens.
Emerald light illuminated Tang's tent.
Stunned, Tang initially believed it to be an enemy attack from another tribe and instinctively reached for his sword, only to find himself immobilized. Even his eyes couldn't move.
Before him stood the radiant humanoid figure, a form often described in Xia Dynasty rumors a "god," revered and worshipped as a supreme being.
Aurora approached Tang, her profound voice offering guidance on how to overthrow the Xia Dynasty's rule.
New philosophies, refined systems, and restructured military models took shape in Tang's mind.
Most importantly, Aurora urged Tang to abolish the slave system and appoint capable individuals to accelerate tribal development.
Ding! B-grade Artifact Card: "Child of Fortune" activates!
Blessed by divine favor, the extraordinary intelligent lifeform Tang is born!
Late Seventh Epoch:
Tang, back in his tent, felt as though reborn. His earlier defiance of the divine now filled him with remorse, and he was deeply moved and joyous for having received divine assistance.
With renewed determination, Tang implemented the ideas planted in his mind, expanding the Shang tribe and annexing surrounding tribes. Their population surged past 10,000, ushering in an era of universal conscription.
Early Eighth Epoch:
The Xia Dynasty's population reached 500,000, its standing army exceeded 5,000, and its bronze equipment was exceptionally advanced.
But no empire lasts forever. The current ruler, Xia Jie, was cruel and tyrannical, oppressing the people and inciting internal rebellion. The weakening state of the Xia Dynasty provided an opportunity for Tang to strike.
Seizing the moment, Tang united multiple tribes, launched an assault on the Xia capital, and with the advantage of universal conscription, decisively defeated Xia Jie, ending the Xia Dynasty's reign.
Tang established a new dynasty on the ruins of the Xia capital, proclaiming it the Shang Dynasty!
Ding! The wheel of history turns: the Shang Dynasty is born!
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