Star Luo Empire, Star Luo City, imperial palace, Tiger Virtue Hall.
Tiger Virtue Hall was the highest-ranking royal building in Star Luo City, a symbol of power and desire.
Its foundation consisted of three tiers of blue-white trapezoidal stone terraces, while tapered wooden main pillars reinforced its stately stability. Thirteen bays wide and seven bays deep, it emphasized a massive, imposing presence. Above it rose a prestigious double-eaved hip roof-heavy, steady, and solemn!
The Star Luo Emperor, Dai Yifeng, immediately summoned the chancellor-the head of the chief ministers-the Duke Who Guards the Nation, and representatives from the Ministry of Punishments, the Black Tiger Platform, and the Pacifying Martial Affairs Bureau.
"Tell me what happened. Tantai Youchun, you first."
Tantai Youchun headed the Pacifying Martial Affairs Bureau, an organization akin to the "Six Doors" of martial arts tales.
His bureau bore the brunt of responsibility for matters like this. He rose, crossed his hands over his shoulders, and bowed slightly. After offering a respectful salute, he reported in a resonant voice:
"Your Majesty, first, the battle that wiped out the sect was extremely brief. The initial attack came from an archery formation, which inflicted heavy casualties on low- and mid-ranking Soul Masters in a short time and shattered the Demon Sheep Sect's defensive line."
"Then they quickly stormed the mountain gates. The fighting lasted no more than an hour. There were only around two hundred attackers, presumably an exceptionally elite team of combat Soul Masters."
"Second, our examination of the scene-the traces of combat, the extent of the destruction, and the residual effects-indicated a great many experts. At least a dozen Soul Douluos unleashed their power in battle."
"Moreover, an apex expert of the Titled Douluo rank was present, a swordsman. There was also either an expert in sealing techniques or