Dai Tianfeng's sophistry
The envoy from the Heaven Dou Empire strode confidently into the Imperial Court Main Hall.
In the past, the Star Luo Empire had always been superior to the Heaven Dou Empire. Now that they finally had a chance to challenge the Star Luo Empire, they naturally had to stand up for themselves.
Legal Grounds, the Heaven Dou Empire holds a significant advantage, and there is no reason for it to back down in this matter.
Faced with the aggressive demands of the Heaven Dou Empire envoy, the officials of the Star Luo Empire were unable to refute him and could only silently endure it.
After all, Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing's trip to the Heaven Dou Empire was ordered by Dai Tianfeng; who would dare to criticize the emperor?
After the envoy from the Heaven Dou Empire had spoken until his throat was dry, Dai Tianfeng finally spoke, "I am aware of the evidence your country provided. But Mu Bai had no motive to assassinate Xue Ye."
"Our Star Luo Empire already possesses a significant advantage in national strength over the Heaven Dou Empire. What benefit would it bring us to send a prince to assassinate the terminally ill emperor of a weak nation?"
The evidence provided by the Heaven Dou Empire only proves that Dai Mubai and Tang San were classmates.
As classmates, would Dai Mubai necessarily conspire with Tang San on this matter? Besides, the two haven't seen each other for five years. It would be too late to plan an assassination attempt on the Heaven Dou Palace as soon as they met.
Of course, the Heaven Dou Empire didn't capture Tang San, so they naturally didn't know his thoughts.
Tang San did indeed only conceive the idea of entering the palace after Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing returned. However, this was unknown to the outside world.
Faced with Dai Tianfeng's questioning, the Heaven Dou Empire envoy immediately retorted, "Star Luo Emperor, this is mere sophistry. Do you intend to wage war against the Heaven Dou Empire?"
Dai Tianfeng, being a shrewd and calculating man, wouldn't easily provoke someone with a few words. He responded calmly, "My Star Luo Empire responds to the call of the Martial Soul and actively safeguards peace on the continent."
"We have no interest in starting a war, but if the Heaven Dou Empire initiates a war against our Star Luo Empire, we would be happy to oblige."
"I cannot deny that Mu Bai and that thief Tang San are classmates. But this does not mean that Tang San's actions were instigated by Dai Mubai, nor does it mean that my Star Luo Imperial Family was involved."
"The assassination attempt on the Xue Ye was a conspiracy between Tang San and the Clear Sky Sect. We must not let one person's actions implicate innocent people."
Dai Tianfeng's confidence ultimately stemmed from the fact that Dai Mubai and Zhu Zhuqing had not been captured by the Star Luo Imperial Family.
Without hostages, the Heaven Dou Empire poses no threat to the Star Luo Imperial Family.
Of course, the envoy's true intention was not entirely to attack the Star Luo Empire, but also to probe its intentions in order to avoid war between the two sides during the power transition in the Heaven Dou Empire.
However, the Heaven Dou Empire's attack made Dai Tianfeng slow down his idea of winning over the Clear Sky Sect.
They had just confronted the envoys of the Heaven Dou Empire Sect, and then immediately tried to win over the Clear Sky Sect. Wouldn't that be an admission of guilt?
However, in order to establish his authority, Dai Tianfeng would not change his orders frequently. After the Heaven Dou Empire envoy left, he discussed the details with his ministers.
The Heaven Dou Royal Family's inaction gave the Clear Sky Sect a precious breathing space.
After several discussions, the Five Elders of the Clear Sky Sect unanimously agreed to Tang Xiao's proposal and decided to pack their bags and relocate the sect to the territory of the Star Luo Empire.
Next, we wait for a response from the Star Luo Empire. Once we receive assurances, we will begin the relocation.
The Spirit Hall has announced that the Seven Great Sects Re-election Assembly will begin within the next two months.
Many sects on the continent have already responded to their call and are heading towards Spirit City.
Given the current reputation and situation of the Clear Sky Sect, they certainly cannot attend.
Seeing that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect was interested, the Clear Sky Sect members couldn't sit still any longer.
In the sect's main Main Hall, the hot-tempered Seventh Elder couldn't help but curse, "The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect truly harbors wolfish ambitions! Not content with using the Heaven Dou Empire to harm us, they even dare to dream of vying for the title of the number one sect in the world!"
"If only I had known, I should have completely molded them into dogs of the Clear Sky Sect back when the old Sect Master was in power!"
Of the former Upper Three Sects, the Clear Sky Sect was infamous, the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan perished, and only the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect still exists.
If the Seven Treasure Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect does not participate in this Seven Great Sects Re-election Assembly, many people on the continent will be able to see the signs, and some may even suspect that the ranking of the New Seven Great Sects has been predetermined by the Spirit Hall.
Although the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has been quiet for several years, its influence among Soul Master has not been lost.
If they were to join this conference, no one would doubt the Spirit Hall's pre-determined rankings, which would undoubtedly benefit the Spirit Hall's reputation.
Tang Xiao said in a deep voice, "Seventh Elder, please be more polite. This time, we are the ones who begged the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect not to participate in the conference!"
Tang Xiao was very dissatisfied that he had been tricked by Bone Douluo.
But in this matter, they do need to lower their stance.
The Second Elder said with considerable worry, "Sect Master, who knows which side the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is on now?"
"Don't forget, you're still wanted by the authorities. The Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect is the Protector Sect of the Heaven Dou Empire. If you go looking for them, wouldn't you be walking into a trap?"
Tang Xiao did not deny the differences between the two major sects.
But don't forget, as the Spirit Hall grows stronger, it will also squeeze the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect's living space. In this matter, the two sides are allies, Ning Fengzhi will not easily betray the Clear Sky Sect.
The Third Elder agreed with Tang Xiao's idea, "If we can use Ning Fengzhi to clear the Sect Master's name this time, it would be a good thing."
"Ning Fengzhi is now the Imperial Tutor and wields considerable influence in the Imperial Court."
"With him involved, it's enough to buy our Clear Sky Sect a breathing space, and it might even allow us to safely withdraw from the Heaven Dou Empire."
"I think this contact is very necessary. If both sides can stand on the same side, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect can relieve a lot of the pressure from the Spirit Hall for us."
The Fifth Elder added, "Yesterday I went down the mountain to gather intelligence. There are already rumors on the continent that our Clear Sky Sect is the culprit behind the annihilation of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan."
"If we can stop the rumors through the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect and turn the tables on the Spirit Hall, wouldn't that be a fortunate thing for the entire continent?"
Of the five Elder, the vast majority supported Tang Xiao's contact with Ning Fengzhi.
After all, they didn't believe that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect would associate with the Spirit Hall.
It was nighttime at a restaurant on the outskirts of Tiandou City.
The restaurant was brightly lit, but there were no carriages parked at the entrance.
Wu Qi and Qiangu Changkong, dressed in black robes, entered the building openly through the main gate.
There was only one table in the restaurant, and sitting at it was a woman with blonde hair wearing a Gilt dress.
Upon seeing the newcomers, the woman smiled and said, "You've finally arrived."
Looking at the other person's face, Qiangu Changkong hesitated slightly before asking, "Are you... Sister Qian?"
When she was very young, Qian Renxue did indeed see the Qiangu Changkong. However, later, she went to the Heaven Dou Palace to lie low, and the two never met again.