The Heaven Dou Empire's scouts had long since brought back intelligence that the Star Luo Empire was massing troops in major border strongholds.
At this moment, the Heaven Dou Empire's court was already in complete chaos.
"Your Majesty, this humble official believes that all the land the former Emperor seized from the Star Luo Empire should be returned. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan have been destroyed one after another, and the people within the empire are now deeply unsettled. Your Majesty has only just ascended the throne. This war cannot be fought."
A minister stepped out from the ranks and spoke with cupped hands.
The Heaven Dou Empire did not have an iron-blooded monarch like the Star Luo Empire, and the number of advocates for war was clearly lower than the number of advocates for peace.
Yet the voices calling for war remained unceasing. A general clad in silver armor stepped forward and said, "Your Majesty, I believe we should seize this opportunity to capture the three cities bordering the Star Luo Empire and the Balak Kingdom. A campaign must have just cause. The Star Luo Empire has taken this opportunity to provoke us; if we defeat them now and force them to cede territory and pay reparations, it will undoubtedly become a glorious tale remembered for generations under Your Majesty's reign."
Having just cause was extremely important when starting a war. Spirit Hall had destroyed two of the Upper Three Sects, but because it lacked just cause, it could only carry out the Soul Hunting Operation to wash away suspicion.
This time, the Star Luo Empire would most likely send troops under the banner of reclaiming lost territory. This was effectively the trap Spirit Hall had laid for them back then.