Lin Tian stepped up to the map.
His finger came to rest on the Heaven Dou Imperial City.
"I'll take the Heaven Dou Empire."
Then his finger moved to the Star Luo Empire.
"The Pope and the Great Enshrined will handle the Star Luo Empire."
Bibi Dong looked at him.
"You're planning to enter the Heaven Dou Imperial City alone?"
"I'm bringing the Holy Maiden Hall."
Hu Liena immediately stepped forward.
"I'm going with you."
Lin Tian looked at her.
"You'll clear out the Soul Masters in the imperial city."
Hu Liena nodded.
"All right."
Qian Renxue gripped the Angel Holy Sword.
"I'm going to the Heaven Dou Empire too."
Lin Tian looked at her.
"You'll go with the Great Enshrined."
Qian Renxue did not agree at once.
She watched Lin Tian, her fingers resting on the sword hilt.
"I want to go with you."
"Someone needs to keep the Imperial Worshippers occupied in the Heaven Dou Imperial City."
"I can do that."
Lin Tian said, "Your task is the Heaven Dou Imperial Family."
Qian Renxue kept her eyes on his face.
After a moment, she nodded.
"I'll see it done."
Hu Liena turned to look at her.
"Then I'll handle the Soul Masters inside the Heaven Dou Imperial City."
"Mm."
Bibi Dong raised the Pope's Scepter.
Purple-gold light fell across the map.
"Once the Heaven Dou Empire falls, Spirit Hall will take control of every city."
"Soul Masters willing to submit will enter Spirit Academy."
"Those who refuse will be dealt with."
An elder stepped forward and asked, "What should we do with the Heaven Dou Imperial Family?"
Lin Tian looked at the map.
"Leave Xue Ye to me."
"Keep Xue Qinghe alive."
Qian Renxue's fingers tightened slightly.
Bibi Dong glanced at her but did not object.
"Very well."