Hearing Ning Fengzhi's words, Emperor Xue Ye was overjoyed and couldn't help clapping in praise:
"Good! As expected of Sect Master Ning. Your analysis is uniquely insightful yet incisive, and your grasp of the Empire's—even the continent's—situation is remarkably precise. Truly admirable."
Afterward, regarding Spirit Hall's dispatch of a team to compete in the Heaven Dou Empire Imperial City division, Emperor Xue Ye made his final decision:
"Since that is the case, we shall proceed as Sect Master Ning suggests and approve Spirit Hall's application to participate."
"However, there is no need to grant them any special treatment. Let them compete from the Preliminary Tournament, just like the other academy teams."
Having said that, he looked toward Crown Prince Xue Qinghe and gave an order:
"Qinghe, I leave this matter to you."
Xue Qinghe immediately accepted the order respectfully:
"Yes, Father Emperor!"
Yet beneath his slightly lowered head, an imperceptible smile curled at the corner of his lips. Done.
With Spirit Hall's application to compete settled, everyone next began a lengthy tug-of-war over the various affairs of the Heaven Dou Empire.
During this time, the factions led by Crown Prince Xue Qinghe and Prince Xue Xing inevitably argued, attacked one another, and bickered endlessly. The entire Political Affairs Hall was as noisy as a marketplace, its uproar never ceasing for a moment.
The chaos within the Heaven Dou court gave even Emperor Xue Ye a headache. Even Ning Fengzhi, who was usually extremely patient, and Sword Douluo, whose heart was as clear as a sword, could not stop their brows from twitching.
Of everyone present, perhaps only Qian Renxue, disguised as Heaven Dou Crown Prince Xue Qinghe, and Poison Douluo Dugu Bo were able to remain calm.
Rather than saying Qian Renxue was calm, it would be more accurate to