Although Jing Hongchen had done everything he could to cover it up for a few more days, paper could not withstand fire forever.
The attack on Mingde Hall was completely exposed, and every major force across Douluo Continent heard the shocking news.
For a time, the Sun Moon Empire was shrouded in gloom. First there had been the Evil Soul Masters causing trouble, and then Mingde Hall was attacked. The atmosphere throughout the empire turned bleak and somber.
By contrast, the people of the original Three Empires of Douluo Continent were overjoyed. Of course, it had nothing to do with the common folk; those celebrating were all from the noble class.
Though they did not know the exact extent of Mingde Hall's destruction, it had undoubtedly suffered severe losses. To them, that was the best possible news.
Upon learning of it, the already frail Sun Moon Emperor was so shocked and enraged that he fainted on the spot. However, compared to the original history, where Jing Hongchen had been stripped of his title, in this life Xu Tianran and Xu Tianming both pleaded for him. Since no important classified Soul Tools had been lost, he was merely demoted to a count.
Yet in secret, Jing Hongchen's position was also becoming increasingly unstable. If not for the many disciples and followers he had within the empire, even the pleas of the two princes might not have helped.
Once news of the attack on Mingde Hall spread, the prices of high-tier Soul Tools across the continent plummeted, while Rare Metal prices soared. Countless forces began profiting from the chaos, making fortunes overnight.
Although Mingde Hall had been severely damaged, a starving camel was still bigger than a horse. It immediately launched a campaign backed by money, issuing assassination orders through underground forces