Put that way, it was indeed true. The Jiuzhou Empire's assistance to Heaven Dou's own army and industrial development was substantial. In fact, Xue Ye also thought it unlikely that Leng Xiyue would abandon her existing policies to bring the nobles into her fold, but even the slightest possibility was enough to bring down imperial rule. That made it a concern worth worrying about.
Thinking about it now, however, there was no need to worry at all. After all, the alliance's original purpose was to stand against Spirit Hall. Worrying about the Jiuzhou Empire overthrowing Heaven Dou was undoubtedly putting the cart before the horse. Moreover, the New Army currently supported by the Jiuzhou Empire seemed to have equipment on par with its own troops, and industrial output was gradually developing. If war really broke out, they might not be without the strength to fight.
Tireya was not annoyed by Leng Xiyue's rebuke. She merely covered her mouth and chuckled. "Hehe, little Majesty, cooperation between Spirit Hall and Heaven Dou has a long history. Our purpose has never been the affairs of Spirit Hall alone, but the great cause of the Terran people. Without Spirit Hall gathering the finest talents under heaven, who in this world could resolve the crisis if those beasts in the Star Dou Great Forest rose up?"
"The Terran people's righteous cause? Does that mean acting with impunity, even provoking wars that displace millions upon millions? Heh, if you think I stand opposed to this so-called righteous cause of the Terran people, I can only advise you not to follow in Salas's footsteps," Leng Xiyue sneered.
At this, Tireya nodded with an air of solemn agreement. "Your Majesty makes a good point. But your concern is clearly unnecessary. Salas extorted the people of Heaven Dou City