Three days later, in Worship Hall.
"Daoliu, after discussing your proposal carefully, we've decided to come out of seclusion."
Qian Daoliu was delighted to hear Qian Xichen's words. "Good, Father. I've already notified Zong'er and the others. Once they arrive, we can work out the details!"
"Good."
About an incense stick's worth of time later, Qian Xunji and Qian Xunzong arrived at Worship Hall.
"Greetings, Grandfather, and all our Pontiff Elder grandfathers."
"Mm, dispense with the formalities." Qian Xichen wore a kindly smile.
"Good. Since everyone is here, let's begin. Daoliu, you'll chair this meeting!"
Qian Daoliu nodded and began:
"Everyone, as discussed earlier, Worship Hall and Heavenly God City will each launch a covert attack against one of the two empires. We'll use blitzkrieg tactics to eliminate their imperial families as quickly as possible, leaving both empires leaderless so they collapse from within. Once chaos breaks out, Spirit Hall will intervene to suppress the unrest and take control."
At this, Second Worship Xinghe asked, "Supreme Pontiff, have you located the powerful experts in both empires?
"If we're launching a lightning strike, we must be precise and swift. We cannot let anyone slip through the net."
Qian Daoliu nodded and looked at Qian Xunzong. Taking the cue, Qian Xunzong stepped forward. "According to our investigations, the Heaven Dou Imperial Palace houses ten thousand palace guards, one thousand attendants, three Soul Douluos, and seven Soul Sages. The rest are ordinary members of the imperial family.
"The Heaven Dou Empire has four princes. The crown prince commands a thousand personal troops and has one Soul Douluo bodyguard. Each of the other princes has five hundred personal troops and one Soul Emperor bodyguard.
"All of the Heaven Dou Empire's top combatants serve as imperial retainers and live in seclusion on Falling Star Mountain