Seven days later.
A piece of explosive news spread across the continent.
Bibi Dong, the first Empress of the Spirit Hall Empire and the first female monarch of the Douluo Continent, publicly announced that she was unwell and bestowed the additional title of Regent upon Saint Son Lin Qian, placing him temporarily in charge of government.
An emperor's life was exceedingly monotonous, following the same three stops every day: court, work, and bed. Especially during a nation's founding, when the political situation was unstable, emergencies meant getting up to deal with them even in the middle of the night.
Before ascending the throne, Empress Bibi Dong had served as Pontiff for twenty years. Her prestige was deeply rooted in people's hearts, and she had gathered many talented confidants under her command, such as Catherine, formerly the Platinum Bishop of the Star Luo Sacred Hall and now the Tenth Elder of the Elder Hall, a level 91 Titled Douluo.
She had met Lin Qian a few times and had received his help, which had allowed her to climb another rung after years of stalled cultivation and break through level 90.
Although the two had gotten off to a good start, she still harbored doubts over the question of legitimacy. After several unsuccessful requests for an audience with Bibi Dong, she could not help submitting a memorial, hoping that the newly appointed Regent, the Empress's personal disciple and Heir Apparent Lin Qian, would provide a reasonable explanation to dispel everyone's doubts.
The Spirit Hall Empire had been established less than a year ago, and every trade awaited revival, yet its founding emperor, Bibi Dong, had dropped the ball, leaving a host of dragons without a head.
Fortunately, the Heaven Dou Empire had always enjoyed friendly relations with the Spirit Hall Empire. Even