Biodata
| Feature | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Star Luo Imperial Family (星罗皇室) |
| Affiliation | Star Luo Empire |
| Occupation/Role | Ruling house of the Star Luo Empire 384 626 |
| Status | Former ruling house; the Star Luo Empire ceased to exist after continental unification 626 |
| First Appearance | Chapter 384 |
Succession and Governance
- Rival heirs: Emperor Dai Tianfeng postponed the contest for the throne between his sons Dai Mubai and Dai Weisi by ten years 384. He later favored Dai Weisi's political ability despite Dai Mubai's greater cultivation strength and the family's succession rules 589.
- Zhu Family ties: The Zhu Family was subordinate to the Dai family and supplied partners to its heirs 384 467. Its members also served as the imperial family's covert agents 613.
- Control of sects: The imperial family resisted large sects establishing themselves near Star Luo City. Even when it admitted the Clear Sky Sect, it assigned the sect a remote base 415 520.
History
The Clear Sky Sect and the border war
Dai Tianfeng admitted the Clear Sky Sect into Star Luo territory to gain its Titled Douluo combat strength, promising it land and food supplies 415. Heaven Dou used the decision to pressure the imperial family; border clashes followed, and Star Luo's soldiers initiated a full-scale war 437 440. Anti-war sentiment grew within Star Luo as the conflict continued 492.
At negotiations hosted by Spirit Hall, Dai Tianfeng defended the family's conduct and rejected Heaven Dou's demand for ten million Gold Soul Coins in reparations 556 557. The imperial family later agreed to participate in a continental newspaper and Spirit Bank, placing its personnel in the newspaper office and guards at the Star Luo bank vault 570.
Coup and collapse
Dai Mubai, backed by Clear Sky Sect experts and some court officials, staged a palace coup. Dai Tianfeng and the Empress were killed, and Dai Mubai took the throne 613 614. He blamed the upheaval on Dai Weisi, then banned Spirit Daily after it challenged his account 615 616.
Dai Weisi rallied opposition under a call to remove the Clear Sky Sect from the emperor's side. Star Luo border soldiers joined the advancing Heaven Dou army rather than fight for Dai Mubai 619. After Heaven Dou captured Star Luo City, Dai Mubai was killed and Dai Weisi became emperor. Dai Weisi subsequently relinquished power, and the Star Luo Empire ceased to exist as continental unification proceeded 626.
Relationships
- Clear Sky Sect — Sheltered by Dai Tianfeng as a potential military ally; its support for Dai Mubai culminated in the coup against him 415 613.
- Zhu Family — A subordinate family whose members served as imperial partners and covert agents; its elites fought the coup forces 384 613 614.
- Spirit Hall — Negotiated with the imperial family over continental institutions while also supporting Dai Weisi's bid for influence 556 570 588.
- Heaven Dou Royal Family — Star Luo's opponent in the border war and its counterpart in negotiations hosted by Spirit Hall 440 556.