When Feng Xiaotian and his group returned to Heaven Dou City, it was already evening.
Everyone first returned to their respective academies to reassure their families.
Feng Xiaotian told his grandfather, Feng Lieyang, everything that had happened during their journey.
Upon learning that Shui Bing'er had successfully obtained her first Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring and that Feng Xiaotian had answered the Wind God's summons and broken through to level ninety-five, Feng Lieyang was greatly gratified.
"Xiaotian, your voyage was dangerous but ultimately safe, and your gains were plentiful. Your grandfather is truly happy for you all."
"Grandfather, I made you worry. By the way, nothing unusual happened in the past two months, right?"
"No. Under Xiao Xue's rule, the Heavenly Dou Empire has become increasingly stable. But the Star Luo Empire is falling into greater and greater chaos. In order to prepare for war, the Star Luo Emperor has imposed harsh taxes and levies, stirring public resentment. Residents near the border between the two nations have been fleeing into our Heavenly Dou Empire."
"This was bound to happen sooner or later. Once the Two Great Empires are unified, fewer common people will be displaced."
Feng Lieyang nodded.
"After you return, Xiao Xue will announce her identity as the Young Master of Spirit Hall. War between the Two Great Empires could erupt at any moment, and the heavy casualties caused by it will be unavoidable. Let us hope that no more wars break out after the Two Great Empires are unified."
"Grandfather, that day will come. Douluo Continent will eventually know peace."
After saying that, Feng Xiaotian took a strange herb streaked with red and green from his Soul Tool and handed it to Feng Lieyang.
"Grandfather, this is the Immortal Herb I cultivated for you—the Mighty Gale Grass. You