Love > Faith
Time flew by, and half a month passed quietly.
The Seven Great Cities on Sea God Island had all been occupied by Spirit Hall. During this time, Ariel of Vast Sea City used the adventurer group Purple Pearl had left behind to gather a fleet. They transported workers and food to Sea God Island, beginning reconstruction efforts and easing the island's urgent crisis.
This alone showed that Bibi Dong was not truly suited to command an army. Everything she considered was about ending battles quickly to gain glory and status. As for postwar matters such as governance and reconstruction, she had barely given them any thought.
Moreover, Bibi Dong did not truly value Sea God Island. It was merely a bargaining chip to display her achievements.
Reconstruction?
She did not care.
She did not even care who would ultimately rule Sea God Island, so long as they did not oppose Spirit Hall. After all, Sea God Island was far from the continent. A verbal declaration of submission to Spirit Hall was already enough!
As Ariel took action, most of Vast Sea City's fleets also learned that Sea God Island's conquest by Spirit Hall was a foregone conclusion. Those who spotted a business opportunity immediately began making arrangements, gathering sailors, craftsmen, and others to head to Sea God Island to "strike gold."
Some small families even planned to settle on Sea God Island.
Better to be the head of a chicken than the tail of a phoenix.
Sea God Island was far from the continent. These families believed that as long as they could establish themselves on the island and seize an opportunity, becoming wealthy rulers of the region would not be difficult.
The upper echelons of the Heaven Dou Empire and Star Luo Empire had differing reactions