Mu Xue probably truly could not bear to stay any longer. Otherwise, why would she have chosen to leave Heaven Dou City at dusk?
He simply did not know whether this unhappy parting had affected her friendship with Princess Vina.
Ye Chen decided not to enter the city at all. There was no need.
Arriving early was not as good as arriving at the right time. He had already obtained the information he wanted. The more authority one held, the more clearly one understood the Clear Sky Sect's foundations. Though their Hidden Sect had existed for a thousand years, even the Heaven Dou Empire's imperial family did not dare contend with the Clear Sky Sect.
All of their Title Douluo combined might not even be enough to warm up those two from the Clear Sky Sect.
Chasing Wind Douluo of the Dou Ling Empire was a perfect example.
Under such circumstances, the Heavenly Soul imperial family had likely abandoned any thoughts of obtaining a Hundred-Thousand-Year Soul Ring or soul bone. This was now the best possible outcome. The opportunity had been seized by the Clear Sky Sect, and the balance between the two great empires would not be broken.
Otherwise, if either side experienced a major increase in strength, the situation on the continent would instantly be overturned. Whether it was the Heavenly Soul or Dou Ling imperial family, both had harbored thoughts in recent years of reunifying the continent and restoring the former Heaven Dou Empire.
Ye Chen shared his judgment with Wang Dong'er, and she quickly understood the reasoning. After the Dou Ling Empire convoy had traveled far away, the two changed direction and headed for Sunset Forest.
Sunset Forest was very close to Heaven Dou City. With the setting sun casting its last rays, the travelers on