Star Crown Sect Submits! Discussing the National Title, Sun-Moon Empire? Not Suitable! (Seeking Follow-up Reading!)

Leaving Linhai City, the three of them felt worlds apart.

Qian Renxue sat inside the carriage, a faint, elusive smile playing on her lips.

In her mind, she kept replaying the image of Xu Zhao's peerless, domineering figure.

Golden Crocodile Douluo, however, wore a grave expression.

The unfathomable strength Xu Yu had displayed, combined with the terrifying foundation of the Great Sun Prince Mansion, filled him with deep apprehension.

The most miserable of them all was Zhao Lai.

Zhao Lai's face was as pale as paper, and he looked as though he had lost his soul.

"What did you say?!"

Dai Tianfeng slammed the memorial in his hand hard against Zhao Lai's face.

"Cede half the territory?

Using Star Luo City as the boundary, all southern provinces are to belong to his Great Sun Prince Mansion?!

And he wants to establish a nation there?!"

Dai Tianfeng trembled with rage, his chest heaving violently. Behind him, the phantom of his White Tiger martial soul flickered in and out of existence, radiating a predatory, murderous light.

"Bastard!

This is absolutely outrageous!"

"What does he, Xu Zhao, take me for?

What does he take the Star Luo Empire for?

A soft persimmon?!"

"My crown prince is still in his hands, my duke has been captured by him, and now he wants me to cede half my empire in exchange?

This is simply bullying me too far!

Does he think there is no one left in Star Luo?!"

Zhao Lai knelt on the ground, his forehead pressed against the cold floor tiles, shivering so hard he dared not even draw a full breath.

Dai Tianfeng paced back and forth in the great hall, the fury in his eyes threatening to erupt.

As an emperor known for his iron-fisted rule, when had he ever suffered such humiliation?

If it were any other power, even the Heaven Dou Empire, daring to make such a demand, he would have long since led his armies in person, commanding a million troops to trample them into the dust!

But...

At the thought of the Great Sun Prince Mansion's despair-inducing lineup, Dai Tianfeng felt as if a basin of ice water had been poured over his head.

His burning rage instantly transformed into a profound sense of powerlessness.

"A million brave soldiers... Heh..."

Dai Tianfeng let out a bitter laugh and collapsed onto his dragon throne.

The Star Luo Empire's army was indeed formidable.

If it were a battle between two armies, no matter how strong the Great Sun Prince Mansion was, he could use human-wave tactics to bury them.

But wars in the world of soul masters were never decided by numbers.

When it came to quality, the Great Sun Prince Mansion could send out a single Title Douluo with a hundred-thousand-year soul ring, and they could take the head of a general from amidst ten thousand men as if walking through an empty courtyard!

Not to mention the "seven or eight Title Douluos" and the "Steel Fleet" that Xu Zhao had mentioned so casually.

If they truly provoked the other side, and several Title Douluos launched a joint surprise attack on Star Luo City to carry out a "decapitation strike" directly against him, the emperor...

Dai Tianfeng felt a chill run down his neck.

He did not want to cede the land; that was the foundation laid by his ancestors. But he wanted to die even less, and he certainly did not want the Star Luo royal family to be extinguished on his watch!

"No... I cannot just sit here and wait for death."

A flicker of struggle crossed Dai Tianfeng's eyes, and he suddenly looked up.

"Prepare the carriage!

I am going to see Golden Crocodile Douluo!"

"Second Worship!"

As soon as Dai Tianfeng entered the room, he bowed to Golden Crocodile Douluo.

"The Great Sun Prince Mansion is now showing its wolfish ambition, seeking to annex half of my Star Luo's territory!

This is not only a disaster for Star Luo, but also a destruction of the balance of the entire continent!"

"If they succeed, where will there be any room left for Martial Soul Hall and the two great empires on this continent in the future?"

"I implore the Second Worship to consider our past ties and step forward on behalf of Martial Soul Hall to mediate this matter!"

"As long as the territory can be preserved, I am willing to pay any other price!"

Dai Tianfeng spoke with earnest sincerity, pinning all his hopes on Martial Soul Hall.

In his view, Martial Soul Hall would never sit idly by and watch a super-power like the Great Sun Prince Mansion rise; they would inevitably intervene to maintain the balance.

However.

Facing Dai Tianfeng's request, Golden Crocodile Douluo merely set down his teacup gently and slowly shook his head.

"Your Majesty, regarding this matter... this old man is powerless."

"What?"

Dai Tianfeng was stunned.

"Second Worship, you are a level 98 super Douluo, and Martial Soul Hall is the holy land for all spirit masters in the world. Could it be that even you..."

"Your Majesty."

Golden Crocodile Douluo interrupted him, a profound look flashing in his aged eyes:

"Do you know what kind of strength the master of the Great Sun Prince Mansion, the Great Sun Prince Xu Yu, possesses?"

Dai Tianfeng shook his head blankly.

Golden Crocodile Douluo sighed, his tone grave:

"Although I have not truly crossed blades with him, based solely on the sensing of his aura..."

"His strength is absolutely no weaker than mine, and perhaps..."

"Even a notch stronger than mine!"

Boom!

Dai Tianfeng felt as if he had been struck by lightning, freezing in place.

Stronger than Golden Crocodile Douluo?

Doesn't that mean... a level 99 peerless Douluo?!

"Furthermore, the foundation of the Great Sun Prince Mansion is unfathomable, and the number of Title Douluo they possess is unknown."

Golden Crocodile Douluo looked at the ashen-faced Dai Tianfeng and said indifferently:

"For the sake of the Star Luo Empire, you want my Martial Soul Hall to fight to the death against a power that possesses a peerless Douluo and several Title Douluo..."

"Does Your Majesty think that is possible?"

Dai Tianfeng opened his mouth, but could not make a sound.

Indeed.

Why would Martial Soul Hall risk their lives for his Star Luo Empire?

In fact, Martial Soul Hall would likely be delighted to see the Star Luo Empire weakened so they could reap the benefits!

"Your Majesty, take this old man's advice."

Golden Crocodile Douluo stood up, walked over to Dai Tianfeng, patted his shoulder, and said earnestly:

"Although the Great Sun Prince Mansion is greedy and demands half of your territory."

"At least... they didn't say they would directly annihilate the Star Luo Empire, did they?"

"As long as the green hills remain, there is no need to worry about firewood."

"If Your Majesty insists on refusing and angers that Heir Prince Xu..."

Golden Crocodile Douluo leaned in slightly, his voice dropping, carrying a bone-chilling coldness:

"By then, I fear it will not be as simple as just ceding land."

"For the sake of your people, for your empire, and for your own head upon your shoulders..."

"Your Majesty should consider this request very carefully."

Having said this, Golden Crocodile Douluo ignored Dai Tianfeng further, turned, and walked into the inner chamber, issuing a dismissal.

Dai Tianfeng stood frozen in place, his entire body cold.

He understood the subtext of Golden Crocodile Douluo's words.

Martial Soul Hall would not interfere.

If he dared to refuse, the Title Douluo of the Great Sun Prince Mansion would descend upon the imperial palace and take his life!

Dai Tianfeng felt bitter, knowing he had no choice.

Early summer, Star Luo Calendar 2641.

This day was destined to be recorded in the annals of the Star Luo Empire, becoming an eternal pain in the hearts of all Star Luo citizens.

In the imperial palace hall, amidst an atmosphere so oppressive it was suffocating.

Dai Tianfeng, the Emperor of the Star Luo Empire, trembled as his hands pressed the imperial seal—the symbol of supreme power—onto the document of territorial cession known as the Coastal Treaty.

Thud!

The crisp sound echoed, as if shattering the centuries-old pride of the Star Luo Empire.

"Your Majesty..."

Below, the civil and military officials wept behind their hands or beat their chests in despair, yet not a single soul dared to voice an objection.

For they all knew that this humiliating seal was the price paid for the continuation of the Star Luo royal family and the lives of the Crown Prince and the Duke.

More importantly, it was the only way to avert a catastrophe that could have led to the total destruction of their nation.