Star Luo Empire, White Tiger Main Hall.
Star Luo Emperor Dai Yutian sat upon the dragon throne, clutching the secret report on the Clear Sky Sect's destruction. His face was so dark it seemed water might drip from it. Below him stood his son, Dai Weisi, several of the Dai Family's core princes, and the current head of the Zhu Family. The atmosphere in the hall was so tense it seemed water might drip from it.
"So the Clear Sky Sect is gone just like that..." Dai Yutian slammed a hand against the armrest of the throne, his knuckles turning white. "Spirit Hall's audacity has gone too far! They destroy one of the Upper Three Sects just like that—what exactly are they trying to do?!"
Dai Weisi stepped forward and said gravely, "Father, Spirit Hall's power has expanded far too quickly in recent years. Now that puppet emperor Xue Qinghe controls the Heaven Dou Empire, Spirit Hall's influence is behind everything. With the Clear Sky Sect gone, there's no force left in the entire Heaven Dou Empire capable of checking Spirit Hall. Their next target may very well be us, the Star Luo Empire!"
The Zhu Family head nodded, his expression grave. "Your Majesty, the First Prince is right. The Star Luo Empire has always been at odds with Spirit Hall. We've secretly suppressed the Spirit Hall Branches within our borders for years, so they've long held a grudge against us. Now that the Clear Sky Sect is no longer holding them back, Spirit Hall will certainly move against us. We must immediately mobilize our troops, seal the borders, call upon the forces of all our affiliated sects, and prepare for Spirit Hall's attack!"
Everyone in the hall chimed in, noisily discussing how to guard against Spirit Hall. Some proposed