However, everyone had understood these hardships from the very beginning.
Although their territory had indeed expanded greatly, the land they occupied consisted of four connected provinces on the west side.
With the sea at their backs, there was no possibility of enemies invading from the west.
To the north and south, they bordered the southern sea and the border of the Heaven Dou Empire.
Their eastern border was the main one adjoining the Spirit Hall Empire's frontier, and among them, the only province that jutted out eastward had the longest shared border and was also the easiest position to focus fire on.
So as long as they stationed heavy forces in the east, they could save a great deal of manpower.
After taking the provinces, the army followed the plan, occupying every key route, while administrative personnel swiftly handled internal affairs.
At this stage, stability came first.
Then, relying on the wealth accumulated over the past year, they recruited soldiers and bought horses, rapidly expanding their military strength. At the same time, they used this to temporarily fill the internal military vacancies throughout the province and stabilize the overall situation.
For this reason, at this time, Sea Island accordingly dispatched several other Titled Douluo-level combatants.
Su Ling'er, and Huo Wu's parents.
Each of them led corps cultivated by Sea Island and took charge of the four western provinces respectively, sharing Quan Yue's pressure.
More than ten years had passed, and Su Ling'er, who had only been at the Spirit Saint level back then, had now also broken through to the Titled Douluo level.
Huo Wu's parents had also grown with Sea Island's abundant supply of cultivation resources and knowledge.
Their Titled Douluo realm was different from that of ordinary Titled Douluo on the continent.
At the same level, even within