Qian Renxue swept her gaze over the surrounding Soul Masters and said gently:
"Everyone has worked hard in today's battle. Your courage and sacrifices have won glory for the Spirit Hall Empire. But this is only the beginning. You must prepare yourselves for the battles to come."
The Soul Masters all revealed excited expressions upon hearing this.
Everyone believed that, under Qian Renxue and Feng Xiaotian's leadership, they would conquer the Star Luo Empire before long.
Qian Renxue and Feng Xiaotian's gazes met, and an unspoken understanding seemed to pass between them.
Then, they walked side by side toward the prisoners.
Suddenly, Qian Renxue unleashed her breathtaking Six-winged Angel Spirit and soared gracefully into the sky.
Golden light spilled from her body, shining upon the prisoners like warm sunlight.
"I know that many of you never truly wished to be our enemies. The oppression of the Star Luo Emperor forced you to take up arms.
"But now, I will give you a chance to begin again.
"If you are willing to let go of your hatred and your past and join our Spirit Hall Empire, you will become one of us and receive the same treatment as our citizens.
"I will not discriminate against you because of who you were in the past. I will treat you all equally, because every one of you deserves respect and acceptance."
Qian Renxue hovered in the air like an angel.
Her words were like a spring breeze and gentle rain, warm yet powerful, piercing the hearts of everyone present.
Hope and longing for a new life gradually rose within those confused and frightened prisoners.
At last, the general who had remained silent all along stepped forward.
Tears filled his eyes as he knelt before Qian Renxue on behalf of all the prisoners.
"Your