Dai Tianling listened to Yu Longyue's words, the burden in his heart seemed to lighten slightly.
He looked around and noticed that inside the ruined palace, the technological devices and communication instruments had begun to function again, the lights were gradually turning on, the cell phone signal was being restored, and everything seemed to be slowly returning to normal.
He only felt a little anxious when he saw that Gu Yuena was also leaving with Yu Longyue:
"Lord Gu Yuena, please wait."
Gu Yuena stopped in her tracks, turned around, and faced Dai Tianling.
As she turned around, everyone finally had the chance to get a close look at the stunning beauty of this woman who had previously been relatively unknown.
Her beauty was so stunning that even Dai Yun'er paled in comparison and felt inferior.
Her face was as white as snow, her white hair cascaded down her shoulders like a waterfall, her purple eyes were deep and mysterious, and her features were so exquisite that they were almost perfect. Every angle of her face was like a carefully sculpted work of art. She had a noble and aloof temperament, which made her seem unapproachable, yet impossible to look away from.
With her curvaceous figure, every curve exudes feminine charm and strength. Her appearance seems like En Ci from heaven, making people marvel at the wonder of the Creator. Even Dai Yun'er felt an unprecedented sense of inferiority in front of her, as if all her glory had been taken away by Gu Yuena.
Now, the comparison makes the result quite obvious.
Dai Yun'er also sighed, her devastated mood seemingly relieved.
They're quite a good match.
"What is it?" Gu Yuena asked expressionlessly.
Even Emperor Dai Tianling, who had three thousand beauties in his harem, still had a flash of amazement in his eyes when he saw Gu Yuena, but it was quickly replaced by respect and seriousness.
"Lord Gu Yuena, on behalf of the Star Luo Empire, I extend my sincerest welcome to you." Dai Tianling's voice carried a hint of respect. "We didn't know you well enough beforehand, so please forgive us if we were impolite."
"However, you came to the Star Luo Empire in person this time, presumably to discuss some matters with our country beforehand..."
"Yes, I know."
Gu Yuena nodded.
"That is indeed true, but given what just happened, there's nothing more to discuss, and I won't talk about it with you."
"Out of goodwill, I'd like to inform you that everyone from the Star Luo Empire's branch of the Spirit Pagoda will be leaving. Good luck."
"Let's hurry up and get the fleet up and running, sending resources to the Douluo Continent!"
Her words were concise and clear, as if the previous chaos had nothing to do with her; she was merely a tower master who had come to carry out a mission, and now the mission was over.
Hearing Gu Yuena's words, Dai Tianling couldn't help but feel a little disappointed.
He had originally hoped to leverage Gu Yuena's power to secure more benefits and protections for the Star Luo Empire. But now, with Gu Yuena's departure, those hopes seemed to have been shattered.
"Lord Gu Yuena, we cannot change your decision, but please allow me to express our sincerity and deepest gratitude." Dai Tianling's voice carried a hint of helplessness, yet he maintained his imperial demeanor. "The gates of the Star Luo Empire are always open to you; we hope we will have the opportunity to cooperate in the future."
Gu Yuena did not answer; she simply turned around gently and followed Yu Longyue out of the palace.
Dai Yun'er stood aside, watching Gu Yuena's departing figure, her heart filled with mixed feelings.
She once thought she was the most dazzling jewel of the Star Luo Empire, but now she realizes that the world is far more vast than she imagined, and she is just one of its many parts.
"Father, what should we do now?" Dai Yun'er's voice was tinged with confusion as she looked at Dai Tianling, hoping for an answer.
Dai Tianling took a deep breath. "What we need to do now is rebuild our country and protect our people. No matter what the future holds, the Star Luo Empire will stand tall."
"If you fall behind, you'll be beaten. There's nothing we can do but gamble that after the Yu Longyue, the Douluo Federation won't lead us to raze the Star Luo Empire to the ground."
"We'll just have to do more for the Douluo Federation. Let's hope they'll show some mercy, considering we've worked hard even if we haven't achieved anything."
Dai Tianling sighed heavily; he sighed more times today than he had in all his previous years combined.
This vast country was actually controlled and destroyed by a single Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
It's truly a tragedy of our times.
Yu Longyue and Gu Yuena walked out of the palace side by side. When they stepped out of the palace gate and saw the vast sky and the palace that had been reduced to ruins, Gu Yuena couldn't help but raise her hand to cover her mouth and let out a soft laugh.
"Pfft--"
Gu Yuena's laughter was crisp and melodious, standing out starkly in the tense and solemn atmosphere.
Yu Longyue rolled her eyes at her:
What are you laughing at?
"I just remembered something happy." Gu Yuena coughed, quickly regaining her composure and resuming her previously indifferent demeanor. "How many times have they rebuilt it?"
"You ruined it the first time, and the second time too. This is the third time they've rebuilt the palace. It's truly tragic."
Yu Longyue snorted, "Who told them to dare threaten me?"
After saying that, Yu Longyue quickly took out her phone to confirm the information with Yu Guanzhi.
"How is the situation?"
Yu Guanzhi, still on the command platform, was the first to ask a question.
"The process went relatively smoothly. The talks are over, and both empires are willing to cooperate with us." Yu Longyue began her report. The Dou Ling Empire only took one day.
On the Star Luo Empire's side, he was losing patience due to being worn down, and on top of that, Emperor Dai Tianling made outrageous demands, either wanting to marry Dai Yun'er or initiating the Trial of Five Gods.
Especially the requirement of the Trial of Five Gods, which really made Yu Longyue angry.
The Abyss has already invaded, what kind of ridiculous situation is this where they still have to hold arena battles?
Even if it's the end of the world, will the competition continue?
"This... this person could sit on the throne, the people of that country are quite pathetic..." Yu Guanzhi was speechless after listening to Yu Longyue's report. "You explained the whole situation to him, for hours on end, and he didn't take it seriously at all."
"I don't know why, but I suddenly feel like I should just let the Holy Spirit Cult and the Abyss wipe out the Star Luo Empire. Right now, we're the ones bearing all the pressure. Of course, I'm just venting, don't take what I just said to heart, because the situation is indeed not optimistic."
"Do you need me to go and provide support immediately?" Yu Longyue asked right away.
"No, before we even need you, you're just a humanoid Godslayer-Rank Fixed Soul Guidance Shell," Yu Guanzhi joked to Yu Longyue, glancing at the platform screen in front of him. "Right now, the Abyss is still sending out endless cannon fodder, trying to breach our lines, and not a single Abyss King has appeared."
"It seems they are testing our patience, while also fearing your arrival."
"Alright, you stay hidden and observe the situation. Let's see what the Abyss is up to with this invasion."