Both the Speed Clan and the Defense Clan made their positions clear: they would not return to the Clear Sky Sect. This left Tang Xiao and Tang San somewhat disappointed.
Xue Qinghe had only just taken over the Heavenly Dou Empire, and there were still many matters within the empire that needed handling. This gave the Star Luo Empire a chance to catch its breath.
To counter the joint assault of Spirit Hall and the Heavenly Dou Empire, the Star Luo Empire had entered a state of war readiness, frantically expanding its army and strengthening its military power.
War required not only vast manpower, but also enormous sums of money, most of which came from the common people.
As a result, the people within the Star Luo Empire were suffering bitterly, and complaints filled the air.
In stark contrast to the Star Luo Empire, after the new emperor of the Heavenly Dou Empire, Xue Qinghe, ascended the throne, he introduced a series of policies benefiting the people. He curbed the power of the nobility, allowing the common people to live and work in peace.
As a result, Xue Qinghe established the image of an "enlightened ruler" in the hearts of the people and earned their love.
Of course, by weakening the nobles' power, he had also offended a great many noble families.
But Qian Renxue did not care.
Spirit Hall stood behind her. Any noble faction that dared resist her would be wiped out without hesitation.
Under Qian Renxue's forceful rule, less than three months after she became emperor, all the kingdoms and duchies within the Heavenly Dou Empire had been abolished and directly converted into provincial cities under the unified administration of the empire.
Those deeply entrenched noble powers had no choice but to submit.
They had no way