Yasuo, Shou Zhen, Yuan Pan, Duan Murui, and the others exchanged glances, struggling to keep up with Li Pin's train of thought. There were over a hundred Tier Ten Supreme Experts worldwide. The strategists had judged that the man before them lacked the physique of one. Even if he were, it still wouldn’t be enough to make Xiya the world’s number one, much less unite the globe. Does this man really believe that, just by having the strength of a Supreme Expert, he could do whatever he wanted? Li Pin turned to Shou Zhen. "I know words won't be enough to convince you. I can heal your injuries and help you reach the Supreme Expert Realm. But I know you won't believe me just because I say so, so I'll have to take action." As soon as Li Pin finished speaking, he reached out toward Shou Zhen, the strongest peak Tier Nine Martial Artist in Xiya Kingdom. As expected, Shou Zhen's brows creased with anger, and his inner aura surged. He roared, "What are you doing!?" Yuan Pan, Duan Murui, and the others shouted in unison. "Stop!" Yuan Pan was the first to act, launching a mental spirit attack at Li Pin. To Li Pin, the attack almost felt like a light breeze. Li Pin's mental spirit might have only been tempered to the level of a tier seven martial artist, but his realm far surpassed that of everyone present. Even in a world where cultivators' powers were severely suppressed, his realm was simply too overwhelming. If he unleashed his full power, the Void Divine Treasure World wouldn't be able to stop him. The only thing it could do was forcibly eject him to preserve its balance. Shou Zhen had erupted with his inner aura the moment Li Pin made his move, but before he could channel it into his strongest attack, Li Pin's fingers struck a key point in his energy flow with precision. In that instant, Shou Zhen's inner aura stagnated. Li Pin followed up with a series of pinpoint strikes on his body. Each strike was controlled, ensuring no harm but systematically tracing the flow of his energy and identifying the source of his internal injuries. Yuan Pan and Duan Murui had been about to intervene when they paused, seeing that Li Pin had chosen no to kill Shou Zhen when he could have easily done so. But more importantly... it was also because they realized the overwhelming gap between them and Li Pin. Even if they risked their lives, they wouldn't be able to harm him in the slightest. In mere moments, Li Pin's fingers pulsed with Force, instantly clearing all blockages within Shou Zhen's body. As a mouthful of congested blood burst out, Shou Zhen felt an unprecedented lightness coursing through his entire being. It was as if... he had regained the vitality of his youth. Sensing the changes within himself, Shou Zhen's eyes widened in disbelief. "I..." Li Pin withdrew his hand. "Go adjust your condition. Three days from now, I'll help you break through to tier ten and step into the Supreme Expert level." Shou Zhen took a sharp breath and stared at Li Pin like he was looking at a deity. "You... who exactly are you?" asked Shou Zhen, forcing himself to calm down. "You're not just a Supreme Expert... I've consulted several of them regarding my injuries, but none could find a solution..." "Then just think of me as a martial artist beyond the Supreme Expert tier," replied Li Pin before turning back to Yasuo. "By now, you should have some confidence in me. So, tell me. Will you assist me in uniting the world under Xiya, or will you step aside and let me and my people take over?" Yasuo, Yuan Pan, Duan Murui, and the others were momentarily stunned. After a long silence, Yasuo finally spoke. "What exactly do you plan to do? In terms of national strength... forget the world, Xiya's isn't even considered top tier in the Eastern God Continent." "That's my own problem to deal with," Li Pin responded. Li Pin had considered that it would be best not to cause too much deviation in Baili Qingfeng's perception or trigger major social unrest. With that in mind, he felt keeping Yasuo's cabinet in control of Xiya would be the better option. Hence, he explained, "A month from now, dozens, possibly over a hundred, martial artists at the eighth and ninth tiers will arrive to assist me. Additionally, thousands more at the sixth and seventh tiers will form an army. More importantly, I have a large-scale weapon capable of countering any steel-armored force. Is that enough?" Yasuo, Yuan Pan, and Duan Murui drew in sharp breaths. "Over a hundred martial artists at the eighth and ninth tiers!? Thousands more at the sixth and seventh tier forming an army!? And a large-scale weapon of mass destruction!?" Li Pin continued, "Among those experts, many will reach Tier Ten Supreme Expert level within a year, surpassing ordinary Supreme Experts in combat power." He met their gazes. "So when I say Xiya will unify the world, I'm not speaking empty words." Yasuo, Yuan Pan, and Duan Murui felt their heads spinning. "Dozens of Tier Ten Supreme Experts ..." Tier Ten Supreme Experts!? Dozens of them!? What kind of terrifying force is this!? Even the most powerful nation in the world could probably count their Supreme Experts on one hand. If Xiya truly had dozens of them, along with mass destruction weapons that could easily overpower steel-clad armies... world unification wouldn't be just a boast. It took Yasuo a long while to recover from the shock of Li Pin's staggering vision. He looked at the seemingly young man before him and asked in a solemn tone, "You... what is your goal?" Li Pin pondered for a moment before answering. "My goal... is simply to build a world without war, without chaos. A world of harmony and peace, where people do not see each other as enemies and factions do not scheme against one another. A world where no one starves, and everyone has access to education." Yasuo looked at Li Pin. Somehow, he could sense that every word Li Pin spoke was true. As if... this was his most genuine belief. An utterly noble, selfless, and grand vision. And... if the forces he mentioned truly existed... this vision might not be impossible to achieve. In fact, the chances of success would be quite high. Yasuo gazed at the unfathomable Li Pin before him. He thought about the forces Li Pin had mentioned, along with the favor of healing Shou Zhen's injuries. After a long silence, he finally asked, "What do we need to do?" "Fulfill your role as Prime Minister. Prepare to take in the Aurora Empire, the Scarlet Flame Nation, and the other member states of the Knight Alliance, and most importantly, maintain stability within Xiya," Li Pin said. "Especially Xiya. I don't want any internal unrest because of what we're about to do." "Absorbing the Aurora Empire, the Scarlet Flame Nation, and the Knight Alliance..." It was a scenario Yasuo wouldn't have dared to imagine, not even in his dreams. But now that it has come to this.... "Understood," acknowledged Yasuo, nodding solemnly. "Is there anything else that needs to be arranged?" "Things will move quickly. Don't let yourself be caught off guard," said Li Pin. He paused briefly then continued, "I'll assign some people to assist you in handling the details. Rest assured, they have relevant experience. But the Xiya cabinet will still be under your leadership." He was referring to Silver Pioneers like Zhao Tiangang. These pioneers might not even cultivate up to the ninth tier after an entire year, making them of little use on the battlefield. But in politics, helping Yasuo with regional governance? They were the perfect candidates for it. Each of them had lived for hundreds of stellar years. In terms of Void Divine Treasure World, that would be thousands of years. Most of them came from noble backgrounds, with many even being princes or princesses of various civilizations. Governing a nation was hardly a challenge for them. The only reason Li Pin had chosen to collaborate with Yasuo was simply to avoid a power struggle that could destabilize Xiya. Yasuo nodded again. "Understood." To him, it was only natural for Li Pin to insert some of his own people. And if Xiya could truly unify the world under his leadership—putting an end to war, chaos, and hunger... then what harm was there in stepping down when the time came? "Oh, there's one matter I need to personally oversee—education," Li Pin said. "There will be education reforms, with resources concentrated on Shire University, turning it into the world's leading institution. As for me... I'll take the title of Headmaster." Yasuo agreed without hesitation. "No problem." Compared to uniting the world under Xiya, Li Pin taking the title of Headmaster was a trivial matter. Li Pin and Yasuo talked through the night until dawn. During this time, he summoned Zhao Tiangang and several Silver Pioneers who had pledged allegiance to him in the previous cycle, assigning them as secretaries and assistants to support Yasuo. The next day, Li Pin made a trip to Shire University, officially taking control and issuing a series of directives. The two most important ones were: First, all students at Shire University were to be treated equally. Regardless of whether they were the daughter of a mayor, the son of a governor, or even the Prime Minister's grandson, no one would receive special treatment. Anyone who dared to abuse their background would be personally dealt with by the headmaster. Second, unless it was a matter of life and death, no one was allowed to take leave. The directive was swiftly enforced, applying to everyone—including Baili Qingfeng. Thus, when Li Pin arrived at the courtyard at the foot of Mountain Qingyuan, he found Baili Qingfeng packing his belongings with a troubled expression. "What's wrong?" Li Pin asked warmly as he approached. "Brother Li..." Baili Qingfeng glanced at him, clearly distressed. "The school sent me a notice, demanding I return to class immediately. But I still have so much unfinished business... My lab just sent word that there's progress on my weapon research..." "That's simple." Li Pin smiled. "Tell me, what is your identity?" "A student. I'm just an ordinary student," Baili Qingfeng replied without hesitation. "Exactly. And students are supposed to attend class, aren't they?" Li Pin said, "As for your research, you can report it to Prime Minister Yasuo. If it's valuable, hand it over to the state. The government will take care of the arrangements." "A student should go to class, but..." Baili Qingfeng hesitated. "Those weapons are dangerous..." "What's so dangerous about them? It's just nuclear technology. Do you really think the government doesn't understand it?" Li Pin casually laid out the principles of nuclear weaponry. Baili Qingfeng was stunned. "Brother Li, you..." Li Pin reassured him, "This technology has long existed in Xiya. The only reason it hasn't been used is because of the Deterrence Agreement. But now that you've managed to produce it in secret, leave the rest to the government. They'll make sure it stays hidden." Baili Qingfeng was still hesitant. "This..." Li Pin didn't give him a chance to dwell on it. "Do you trust your country?" Baili Qingfeng nodded. "I do." "Then go." Li Pin patted him on the shoulder. "A student's duty is to study. Leave the rest alone. Soon, peace will return to Xiya."