The Heaven Dou Empire could keep the major kingdoms and duchies within its borders under control, but the Star Luo Empire faced far greater difficulty. It would already be an excellent outcome if the current domestic situation did not completely fall apart.
If Spirit Hall made its move at this time, a large amount of the Star Luo Empire's territory would undoubtedly fall into Spirit Hall's hands.
At that moment, Ning Fengzhi considered another possibility. If the Heaven Dou Empire moved against the major kingdoms and duchies within its borders, would it force Spirit Hall to act against the Star Luo Empire ahead of schedule?
However, Ning Fengzhi did not voice his speculation. It would only anger the Heaven Dou Emperor. Could something he had thought of possibly escape the emperor's notice?
As the emperor of an empire, he would not allow potential threats to exist within his realm, especially one so highly sensitive.
"Master Ning, do you think the Thunder God Sect might become Spirit Hall's new Seven Great Sects?" the Heaven Dou Emperor asked.
"The possibility is slim, but if Your Majesty wishes to handle relations with the Thunder God Sect properly, it would be best not to take excessively drastic measures."
The Heaven Dou Emperor said nothing further. The small moves made by members of the imperial family had already made the relationship between both sides exceedingly tense.
Not long after the two began speaking, the Heaven Dou Emperor received word that Dugu Bo and Yang Wudi had returned.
"They're back so soon? Could it be that the Star Luo Emperor's deadly poison has already been cured?" There was a trace of surprise in the Heaven Dou Emperor's voice, along with some relief. It would be the best possible outcome if the Star Luo Emperor could awaken