The fury of the Heaven Dou Empire had yet to subside, yet hearty laughter rang out from within the imperial palace of the Star Luo Empire.
Dai Hao held a secret report in his hand. As he read its contents regarding the alliance between the Balak Kingdom and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, the smile at the corners of his mouth continued to spread.
He set the report on the desk and said to the empress beside him:
"Good! This is truly wonderful! Ning Fengzhi has made a brilliant move!"
The empress asked in confusion:
"Your Majesty, isn't the rise of the Balak Kingdom a threat to our Star Luo Empire? Why are you so pleased?"
Dai Hao shook his head, a strategist's gleam flashing in his eyes:
"A threat? No, this is an opportunity! The Heaven Dou Empire has always regarded the Balak Kingdom as a thorn in its side. Now that the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect has sided with Balak, the Heaven Dou Imperial Family will certainly not let this rest. Before long, conflict will surely erupt between the two nations. When that happens, the snipe and clam will fight, and the fisherman will reap the reward!"
He paused, his tone carrying a trace of ambition:
"Once both sides are badly weakened, our Star Luo Empire will seize the chance to send troops. First, we will annex the Heaven Dou Empire's borderlands, then gradually nibble away at the Balak Kingdom.
"Within ten years, the entire Douluo Continent will belong to our Star Luo Empire!"
After saying that, Dai Hao looked at the secret report again, his eyes brimming with anticipation—he had waited far too long for this day.
Meanwhile, within Pope Hall of Spirit Hall, Bibi Dong paid no attention to this news.
She sat on