In the Imperial Palace of the Heaven Dou Empire
At this moment, Qian Daoliu had already left, leaving only Qian Renxue in the main hall. In the past, she had always lived according to the arrangements made by Bibi Dong and Qian Daoliu. This was the first time she had a disagreement with her grandfather.
Tap tap...
A moment later, her personal maid, Xiao He, entered. "Your Highness, the Empress has ordered you to return to Spirit City."
Qian Renxue frowned slightly. "I understand!"
"Your Highness, are you going back?"
Qian Renxue sighed softly, a resolute glint in her golden eyes. " The Heaven Dou Royal Legion is in grave danger; I must return!"
"But it would be more dangerous for you to go back. Why don't you just withdraw the Heaven Dou Royal Legion? If His Holiness the Pope wants to attack the Clear Sky Sect, let them do it. Why should we take the bullet for the Clear Sky Sect?"
Qian Renxue said calmly, "This matter is very complicated, don't worry about it. Just don't tell my grandfather about my return."
"I understand, but what if the Great Enshrined asks about it?"
"Then just say I was feeling down and went out for a walk." Qian Renxue got up and left. Although she didn't want to see Bibi Dong, she had to go back this time.
Because she didn't want anything to happen to the Heaven Dou Royal Legion, which was a legion of Soul Master she had personally trained.
Ta-da!
At the entrance of the Imperial Palace, Qian Renxue had just stepped out of the hall when two figures with similar appearances blocked her way. They were none other than Qian Jun and Jiang Mo, the Great Enshrined.
"Your Highness, the situation outside is currently turbulent. You should remain in the Imperial Palace."
Qian Renxue's pretty face instantly darkened, and she coldly said, "What do you mean by this? Are you imprisoning me?!"
Qian Jun looked troubled. "Your Highness, this is the Great Enshrined's wish; there's nothing we can do about it."
"Grandpa's meaning?" Qian Renxue sneered, "So, you're afraid of my grandpa but not of me?"
"Fine, if I ever break through to the Divine Realm, I'll settle the score with you then!"
As soon as the words left his mouth, the two men's expressions changed drastically. Qian Jun quickly said, "No... Your Highness Xue, it's not that bad. We had no choice. Please understand us. After all, you are the Great Enshrined."
The Jiang Mo hesitated for a moment, then quickly replied, "Me too."
Qian Renxue gritted her teeth in anger, but with her current strength, she really couldn't fight against these Great Enshrined. Besides, even if she could, would Qian Daoliu let her go back?
"Get out of here!"
"Yes, yes, Your Highness! Please rest well."
Qian Jun offered a flattering remark and quickly led his younger brother away. With Qian Renxue's talent, breaking through to the God Level was only a matter of time, not to mention the assistance of the Great Enshrined, which made the chances even greater. If he offended her, how would he live his life in the future?
They didn't want to come, but they had no choice but to obey the Great Enshrined's orders. If they disobeyed, they wouldn't be able to survive.
In the world of martial arts, one is often not in control of one's own destiny...
In the imperial palace, another grand hall
The Great Enshrined of Qian Daoliu sat cross-legged in the dimly lit hall, the atmosphere somewhat cheerful, as everything was proceeding according to their plan.
Enshrined Golden Crocodile, "Brother, that woman wants to summon Xiao Xue back at this critical juncture. Could she be trying to completely break ties with us?"
Qian Daoliu shook his head. "She's not that stupid. That would both start a war with us and not solve the problem of the Clear Sky Sect. So her main goal is probably to persuade Xiao Xue to withdraw the Heaven Dou Royal Legion."
Enshrined Golden Crocodile immediately refused. " The Heaven Dou Royal Legion cannot withdraw, otherwise the Clear Sky Sect will lose all hope and will surrender without hesitation, thus rendering all our plans futile!"
"We can't let Xiao Xue go back, otherwise she'll be in danger, and so will we!"
Qian Daoliu said expressionlessly, "I've already sent Sixth and Seventh Brothers to keep an eye on her. Now we'll see how things develop."
Heaven Dou Province Border Region
Huo Feng led 10,000 Vast Sea Navy to camp on the border of two major provinces, both to reorganize and recuperate, and to await the latest instructions from the Martial Soul Empress Regnant.
In a military tent
Huo Feng, dressed in a red outfit and silver armor, sat regally in the main seat. Several figures sat on either side of her, all of whom were captains of the Vast Sea Navy.
Commander Liu's face was extremely ugly. "These damned Heaven Dou Royal Legion dare to block the path of our Vast Sea Navy! Once the Empress's order arrives, I'll wipe them out!"
"This is indeed going too far. The Clear Sky Sect has been an enemy of our Spirit Hall Empire for many years. These traitorous dogs are helping our enemy against us. They're simply tired of living!"
"Some of the old guards from the Spirit Hall under my command are almost out of control; they're saying they want to purge the traitors," another captain said.
"Enough!" Huo Feng hissed. "No one is allowed to act rashly without explicit orders. Anyone who disobeys military orders will be dealt with according to military law!"
The commanders trembled and replied in unison, "Yes!"
One of the captains tentatively asked, "Commander, what is the Empire's current attitude towards the Heaven Dou Royal Legion? Could you give us some information so we can make preparations?"
Huo Feng's beautiful eyes flashed, and she declared firmly, "No one can stop the destruction of the Clear Sky Sect. Whoever tries will die!"
"Clear!"
Two days later, the Spirit Hall
Bibi Dong and Lin Chen stood side by side in front of the Pope Palace, gazing at the entire Spirit City. Several stunningly beautiful women stood obediently behind them: Shui Ningrou in a blue dress, Dailisi in a gold-plated fitted dress, Liu Erlong in a dark green shawl, and Ling Yuan, a mature young woman in a dark purple strapless leather jacket and pants.
Bibi Dong's tone was somewhat cold. "She didn't come."
Lin Chen smiled faintly, "If I were Qian Daoliu, I wouldn't let Xue'er return to Spirit City at this crucial juncture."
Bibi Dong turned slightly to the side and asked, " Ling Yuan, where is the Jiangnan Soul Master Legion?"
Ling Yuan replied, "We have arrived in the southern part of Heaven Dou Province, but we have been blocked by the Heaven Dou Royal Legion. Although the army is ready to join the battle at any time!"
"Hmph!" Bibi Dong sneered, "That old guy really went all out to win over the Clear Sky Sect. He abandoned the Heaven Dou Royal Legion of over ten thousand men just like that."
"Husband, I want to fight!"
Lin Chen said calmly, "Fight if you want. It's all up to me. No one can take away your throne except yourself!"
Bibi Dong's lips curled slightly upward, clearly pleased with his attitude. "Order the Jiangnan and Vast Sea Navy to annihilate the Heaven Dou Royal Legion as quickly as possible!"
" The Central Legion, the Hebei Legion, and four thousand other troops are attacking the Clear Sky Sect's territory from the north and Northwest respectively!"
"All elders and deacons of the Spirit Hall, as well as all Soul Master of the Soul Saint and above from its affiliated forces, shall participate in the battle. Anyone who disobeys this order will be executed without mercy!"
"I, the Emperor, will completely eradicate the Clear Sky Sect within ten days!"
"Yes!"
The women's hearts trembled slightly. Having spent so much time with Bibi Dong in private, they had almost forgotten that she was also a cold and beautiful Pope with bloodthirsty and ruthless methods!