"However, this alliance is not yet stable. After all, they have only just arrived. The relationship between our Star Luo Empire and Grace Hall cannot possibly be like that between the Heaven Dou Empire and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. Moreover, Grace Hall's overall strength surpasses that of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect. To us, Grace Hall may very well be a threat as well." Dai Tianfeng wore a grave expression, hoping to use this to remind his two sons.
After hearing this, Dai Weisi stepped forward.
"Father Emperor, do you wish for us to determine whether Grace Hall has other intentions, or to win them over completely?"
"Correct." Dai Tianfeng nodded slightly. "If we can ensure that Grace Hall sincerely supports us, then our Star Luo Empire will possess the strength to annex the Heaven Dou Empire completely. Even Spirit Hall will find it difficult to stop us. If Douluo Continent is truly unified by then, the inheritance traditions of our Star Luo Imperial Family that have endured for so many years can finally become history."
At the mention of this, Dai Mubai was no longer "sleepy." He instantly perked up. He had long harbored deep resentment toward the Star Luo Empire's imperial succession system. This was perhaps the one thing Dai Mubai wanted to do in the original story that most aligned with normal moral values. Yet in the end, he had still chosen to run away and live freely on his own.
Seeing Dai Mubai's eager expression, Dai Tianfeng instead frowned. He was so incapable of concealing his emotions and thoughts—never mind becoming emperor, he would probably fail even as a minor official. He was perfectly suited to be used as a blade by others.
Dai Weisi, by contrast, had indeed once been arrogant and