The passing of life was merely a tiny fragment of this world's long history. Its traces scattered with the wind and vanished, leaving only dry bones behind, gazing up at the changing of day and night.
The facts proved that after they successfully left the borders of the Star Luo Empire, their journey through Heaven Dou Empire territory became much smoother.
Although they encountered Heaven Dou Empire troops stationed at the border, unexpectedly, they were not stopped. It could even be said that they traveled without obstruction the entire way.
While traveling, Shen Hanyu occasionally received some news.
Just two days earlier, the empire's foremost marshal, Ge Long, had been slain outside Heaven Dou City. The hundred personal guards accompanying him had not escaped either; they were all annihilated with thunderous methods, leaving not a single survivor.
Upon hearing this news, Xue Ye immediately coughed up blood and fainted. At present, all state affairs and even control over most of the military had temporarily fallen into the hands of Crown Prince Xue Qinghe.
Shen Hanyu gained a fairly clear understanding of the situation. Qian Renxue had acted swiftly and decisively. Since she dared to make her move at such a critical juncture, it meant they had already made perfect preparations.
The next day, another piece of news shook the entire continent.
The tens of thousands of Star Luo Empire troops stationed at the border had been slaughtered in a short time. The brutality of it chilled even the several imperial worshippers who rushed there at top speed. The lingering killing intent and resentment at the scene alone were enough to turn that land into a true forbidden zone from that day onward.
When the Star Luo Emperor received the news, he could scarcely believe it at first. Tens of