Although Mu En weighed things in his heart, he did not take long to answer.
After a brief pause, he said, "This year's event will be held at Sun Moon Academy."
Xiao Tianyang leaned back, a thoughtful look appearing on his face as he asked, "Han Ling, tell me about the Sun Moon Empire's specific situation."
Yan Lingji answered without hesitation, "The Sun Moon Empire places the imperial family above all else, and beneath it are three major factions."
"The Elder Council—a group of unfathomably powerful old monsters, all of whom possess ninth-grade Soul Tools."
"Sun Moon Academy, whose full name is Sun Moon Royal Academy. It does not participate in political affairs or external disputes and devotes itself solely to cultivating geniuses."
"The Warlord Families, known as the parasites of the empire. They hold heavy military forces and vast wealth, with extremely deep roots in the Imperial Capital."
Xiao Tianyang considered the three terms, a trace of amusement appearing in his eyes.
With a light tap of his finger, the moisture before him suddenly condensed.
There were exactly three chess pieces.
"So-called strength is merely something they tell outsiders."
Xiao Tianyang shook his head and flicked a finger. The chess pieces shattered on the spot.
"The Elder Council is nothing to worry about."
After pondering briefly, he added, "The Warlord Families can be won over, then we can turn on them afterward."
"The main purpose is to borrow their strength and minimize any possible repercussions..."
"Mm, not a bad idea."
As he spoke, he repeated the same motion as before.
This left only one of the three chess pieces.
"That leaves only Sun Moon Academy."
Xiao Tianyang looked up at the person opposite him and asked, "What do you think of them?"
After considering it for a moment, Mu