With the fall of Dai Lingfeng and Xue Tian, the Heaven Dou Empire and Star Luo Empire were officially destroyed. Spirit Hall dispatched a great army and swiftly took over every city of Heaven Dou. As for the Star Luo Empire, several elders were sent to join Si Yingwei and Mu Zunyun, completely taking control of Star Luo's military authority.
As for the vassal kingdoms of the two great empires, all were gripped by panic. Qian Xunji immediately issued an order to the kings of every realm:
"Within one month, hand over the kingdom's royal seal and half of its accumulated assets to Spirit Hall. Otherwise, Spirit Hall's army will arrive in an instant!"
For a time, the various kingdoms all handed over the jade seals symbolizing national sovereignty.
After all, if they surrendered them now, they would at most lose some possessions. But if Spirit Hall's army came to take them, it would mean the destruction of their kingdoms. One only had to look at the fate of the Heaven Dou and Star Luo Empires.
Fifty li outside Spirit City.
Amid rolling clouds of dust, a torrent of armored troops crushed through the twilight. At the very front were two magnificent black horses and a golden warhorse. Their riders were all clad in dark battle armor, the patterns on their armor flowing with a cold gleam beneath the setting sun.
The leader wore a stern expression, his brows carrying the murderous air of one long hardened by battle. It was Murong Chayue. His left hand rested on the saber at his waist while his right lightly tugged the reins. His gaze passed over the vast army behind him before settling upon the majestic Spirit City in the distance.
At his side, Murong Fuhai and Murong Huai were equally