After leaving the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, Jun Xuehan and Qian Renxue headed directly towards the direction of the Clear Sky Sect.
When the two arrived at the Clear Sky Sect, they saw that the situation at the Clear Sky Sect was already coming to an end. Bibi Dong was sitting in the main seat of the Clear Sky Sect, watching the people below clean up the battlefield.
"Teacher, how is it?" Jun Xuehan put her arm around Qian Renxue's waist and came to Bibi Dong's side, asking softly.
"Yes, we can wrap things up here with the Clear Sky Sect now. They should be fleeing towards the Star Luo Empire. Whether the Clear Sky Sect can be completely destroyed depends on the people along the way." Bibi Dong nodded slightly, a smile appearing on her face.
"In that case, we should also begin preparing for our abdication. The affairs of the Heaven Dou Empire are finally coming to an end," Qian Renxue said with a faint smile, leaning against Jun Xuehan.
"You two have worked so hard these past years. Now that you're preparing to abdicate, I, the Pope, must also begin preparing to abdicate." Bibi Dong nodded gently, quietly observing the two of them with her gaze.
"We've made it through all these years, no matter how tough it was. Now that it's all over, it was all worth it." Qian Renxue shook her head dismissively, her smile undiminished.
"My Wind Snow Pavilion must also prepare to merge into the Spirit Hall and become Spirit Hall Third Hall." Jun Xuehan smiled, but her eyes showed deep thought.
The only possible obstacles to the merger of the Wind Snow Pavilion into the Spirit Hall are the Breaking Clan and the Defense Clan. After all, while they hate the Clear Sky Sect, their resentment towards the Spirit Hall is equally considerable.
Moreover, as elders of the Wind Snow Pavilion, their positions within it are extremely important. It could even be said that without the foundation laid by the Breaking Clan and the Defense Clan, it's questionable whether the Wind Snow Pavilion could have been established at all.
"Go and prepare. We'll head back after the Clear Sky Sect finishes up." Bibi Dong waved to the two of them, signaling them to go back first.
Jun Xuehan and Qian Renxue nodded slightly and headed straight towards Heaven Dou City.
Half a month later, the people of the Clear Sky Sect were completely wiped out on the border of the Two Great Empires, Heaven Dou Empire and Star Luo Empire.
The news of the destruction of the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan and the Clear Sky Sect spread throughout the continent, and all the forces on the continent went into a wait-and-see state, observing the situation of the Wind Snow Pavilion and the Spirit Hall.
We'll see if these two powerful forces clash fiercely, and what the outcome will be between the Wind Snow Pavilion and the Spirit Hall. Meanwhile, the entire continent falls into an eerie calm, like the calm before a storm.
Inside the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace.
Xue Qinghe sat in the main seat, looking down at the civil and military officials below. He lightly tapped the armrest of his chair with his finger, cleared his throat, and said, "Gentlemen, I, Xue Qinghe, admit that I am incapable of managing the entire Heaven Dou Empire. After careful consideration, in order to avoid war with the Spirit Hall, I have decided to abdicate the throne to His Holiness the current His Holiness the Pope. What do you think?"
Upon hearing Xue Qinghe's words, the civil and military officials remained silent for a moment, instead turning their gazes to Jun Xuehan at the forefront, wanting to see Jun Xuehan's decision would be.
After all, if a real fight broke out, they would have no chance of winning without the help of the Wind Snow Pavilion.
"Your Majesty, you are concerned about the country and its people. You abdicated the throne to save the people from the ravages of war. This spirit is worthy of our emulation. We, the Wind Snow Pavilion, are willing to follow Your Majesty's decision." Jun Xuehan said calmly, her voice devoid of any emotion.
"Your Majesty is wise. I also believe that we should not start a war with the Spirit Hall."
"I second this opinion. It would be an unwise choice to go to war with the Spirit Hall."
As soon as Jun Xuehan finished speaking, a cacophony of voices erupted in the hall. With neither the ruler nor the ministers willing to fight, and the disparity in strength so vast, there was virtually no dissent in the entire hall.
"In that case, I will abdicate in favor of His Holiness the Pope tomorrow. You may all leave now." Xue Qinghe waved his hand at them, then got up and walked outside on his own.
After leaving the palace, Jun Xuehan headed straight for the Wind Snow Pavilion.
Inside the Wind Snow Pavilion, all the high-ranking members gathered together. Except for the Breaking Clan, who were far away in the Star Luo Empire, almost everyone was present.
Jun Xuehan had just sat down in the main seat when Niu Gao asked, "Sect Leader, what decision has the Heaven Dou Imperial Family made?"
Upon hearing this, Jun Xuehan smiled and said, "The Heaven Dou Imperial Family has submitted to the Spirit Hall. Emperor Xue Qinghe will His Holiness the Pope tomorrow."
Jun Xuehan's voice carried a hint of helplessness as she crossed her arms and quietly looked down.
"Sect Master, what about our Wind Snow Pavilion? Where should we go from here?" Niu Gao asked.
Jun Xuehan slowly exhaled and said, "Senior Niu Gao, the Heaven Dou Imperial Family has submitted to the Spirit Hall, and our Wind Snow Pavilion has no way out. Although our Wind Snow Pavilion is a huge force, it also relies on many sects and families. If we fight to the death with the Spirit Hall, the final result will be the complete annihilation of our Wind Snow Pavilion, and the annihilation of many sects and families as well."
"Moreover, the current Mighty Trend, and no one can stop it. We have nowhere to go but to surrender to the Spirit Hall. And there is something you don't know: I myself am from the Spirit Hall, and my teacher is none other than His Holiness the Pope."
"The White Robe Pope of the Spirit Hall and the Great Worship Elder of the Worship Hall, who was there some time ago, is none other than me Jun Xuehan," Jun Xuehan said calmly.
Upon hearing Jun Xuehan's words, Niu Gao's body stiffened involuntarily. He opened his mouth, but ultimately said nothing.
"Senior Niu Gao, you are an elder of both the Defense Clan and the Breaking Clan Wind Snow Pavilion. I also know that your Four Single-Attribute Clans have some grudges with the Spirit Hall, but isn't the most important thing between sects to continue the lineage?"
"What happened back then was caused by the Clear Sky Sect, not the Spirit Hall. If the Clear Sky Sect had retreated without a word, or even just said something, you might have had the choice to leave the Clear Sky Sect or stay and fight for the Clear Sky Sect. But they didn't."
Jun Xuehan spoke calmly, her hands clasped together, her eyes devoid of any emotion, only a tranquil calm.
"Alas, our Defense Clan has already pledged allegiance to us, and we are willing to follow the Pavilion Master's decision. But as for Old Goat, it's a different story," Niu Gao sighed softly.
Their Defense Clan, too, had no way out but to follow the Wind Snow Pavilion to the very end. But Niu Gao could not deny that it was the right path, a path leading to prosperity.