After leaving the study, Ning Fengzhi approached Han Yu.
"Dean Han, please wait."
"What is it, Sect Master Ning?" Han Yu stopped and turned around.
Ning Fengzhi quickly stepped forward and glanced around. Only after confirming that no one was paying attention did he speak. "Dean Han, Martial Soul Bank setting up in Heaven Dou City isn't a good thing. Why didn't you try to persuade His Majesty?"
Trying to test my stance? Heh.
With a silent laugh, Han Yu said aloud, "Recovering lost territory has been Heaven Dou Empire's long-cherished wish for centuries. Now that this heavy responsibility will be fulfilled under His Majesty's reign, we should be happy."
"Han Yu, Spirit Hall harbors wolfish ambitions. If your heart is with the Heaven Dou Empire, you should stop His Majesty!" Gu Rong said coldly.
Han Yu smiled faintly. "This was His Majesty's decision. If you truly wish to help His Majesty, then you should contribute to helping the empire reclaim its lost territory, rather than letting Spirit Hall recover it for the empire!"
Falling out with the Star Luo Empire was not something Ning Fengzhi wished to see.
Indeed, with the strength of Sword Bone Douluo, coupled with Ning Fengzhi's support, the Star Luo Empire's armies would be unable to resist. But the Star Luo Empire was no pushover. If they dared to do this, they would surely face severe retaliation.
"You—" Gu Rong had just been about to retort when Ning Fengzhi interrupted him.
At a time like this, winning an argument meant nothing.
"Dean Han, if the empire suffers a great calamity, would you lend a hand?"
Han Yu did not answer. Instead, he said casually, "With Spirit Hall around, the strength of the two great empires will not fall out of balance. Sect Master Ning, there