Longxing City stood near the border of the Star Luo Empire. Its proximity to the border with the Heaven Dou Empire brought a steady stream of merchants, allowing it to develop into a flourishing city.
Longxing City was not directly governed by the Star Luo Imperial Family, but lay within the territory of a subordinate kingdom. Although these kingdoms and duchies nominally belonged to the two great empires, they had long since slipped beyond imperial control. Those surrounding Spirit City, in particular, had already sworn allegiance to Spirit Hall in secret.
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With the recent destruction of the Upper Three Sects, even the kingdoms and duchies that had not pledged allegiance to Spirit Hall had grown increasingly brazen. There were faint signs that they intended to declare independence. Some astute people had already realized that a storm of blood and slaughter would soon sweep across the Douluo Continent. When it came, the balance of power on the continent would be reshuffled. These kingdoms and duchies were all actively preparing for war. As a result, the continent had entered a brief period of peace rarely seen in a thousand years.
A carriage passed through Longxing City's gates after a cursory inspection. Its passengers paid an entry fee of one Gold Soul Coin per person and entered the city.
"Young master, where shall we go next?" the middle-aged coachman asked respectfully toward the carriage.
"Straight to the Defense Clan's headquarters. By my reckoning, today is the day of their Four Sects Gathering."
A clear voice came from inside the carriage. The middle-aged coachman drove onward, stopping outside a large