Star Luo City, the imperial palace.
The imperial palace was the residence of a nation's ruler, so its construction naturally had to be imposing and grand, displaying an emperor's majesty and bearing.
As one of the continent's only two empires, the Star Luo Imperial Palace was naturally quite magnificent. The Star Luo Empire's style was somewhat rough and bold, lacking the delicate refinement of the northern Heaven Dou Empire.
If the Heaven Dou Empire's palace used refinement to fully display royal elegance, then the Star Luo Empire used boldness to display royal grandeur.
On the day of the Hundred Cities Alliance, Star Luo City's streets were not packed with crowds. Though this matter was important to the people of Star Luo, the vast majority of them were not qualified to participate.
Zhao Xuan brought Hermione to the palace gates, immediately drawing quite a few gazes.
"Please stop!"
Two squads of soldiers stood guard outside the palace. Their cultivation was not weak, each around the level of a Soul Elder. Clad in gleaming golden armor, they looked imposing and dignified.
However, Zhao Xuan could sense that these guards were merely the ones stationed openly. A Soul Douluo was watching this place from the shadows.
Zhao Xuan showed his pass to the soldier blocking his way. After glancing at it, the soldier looked Zhao Xuan up and down, his eyes filled with uncertainty and disbelief.
But he quickly recovered and continued carrying out his duties.
"My lord, please reveal your soul rings!"
Zhao Xuan nodded, and six soul rings slowly rose from beneath his feet, flashing continuously in yellow, purple, and black.
"My lord, this way!"
All the guards became solemn and respectful. The soldier in charge of inspection spoke in a deep voice.
After Zhao Xuan entered, the expressions of all