"Whoosh! Whoosh!"
Two figures swiftly swept across the road; it was Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing.
They are currently on their way to the Star Luo Empire and have already approached Star Luo Empire border.
Almost twenty days have passed since they left Holy Soul Village.
After all, they had accepted Qian Renxue's mission, but Xiao Yan hadn't seen Old Jack for several years, so he wanted to go back and see Old Jack.
For Old Jack, Xiao Yan being able to return was already a very happy thing.
So after five days, Old Jack started asking people to leave.
Old Jack understood that geniuses like Xiao Yan lived in a vibrant world and shouldn't be confined to a small Holy Soul Village like himself.
"Ahead lies the border of the Star Luo Empire. Once we cross that canyon, we will have entered the territory of the Star Luo Empire."
The two stood on a mound. Zhu Zhuqing pointed into the distance and spoke to Xiao Yan:
" The Star Luo Empire is different from the Heaven Dou Empire. Within the Star Luo Empire, a cruel system of survival of the fittest is practiced. You can see this from the situation of the Star Luo Imperial Family and the Zhu Family."
Therefore, a strong martial spirit prevails throughout the entire Star Luo Empire.
Xiao Yan nodded gently as he listened to Zhu Zhuqing's explanation. Xiao Yan naturally already knew some of this basic information about the Star Luo Empire.
If the struggles among the Star Luo Imperial Family royal family are this brutal, Xiao Yan can imagine how fierce the competition must be among the various families within the Star Luo Empire territory under such immense pressure.
"However, the improvement brought about by such competition is also obvious. Under intense life-or-death crises, every emperor of the Star Luo Empire has emerged from mountains of corpses and seas of blood. In terms of both methods and foundation, they are all qualified emperors."
Zhu Zhuqing spoke calmly, but beneath that calm voice lay the bloody history of the Star Luo Empire over hundreds of years.
Xiao Yan listened to Zhu Zhuqing's description and couldn't help but nod.
Although the Star Luo Empire's competitive methods were extremely ruthless, their effects were also very significant.
If it weren't for the Spirit Hall's meddling, the Star Luo Imperial Family, with its methods and national strength, would have already swallowed up the Heaven Dou Empire.
Two figures dressed in black sped along the road, turning into black streaks, crossing the canyon, and completely entering the territory of the Star Luo Empire.
" Blood Alliance City..."
Upon entering the Star Luo Empire, Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing's first sight was a city wall that was almost entirely crimson red. From a distance, it resembled a blood dragon stretching across the wasteland, exuding a ferocious and menacing aura.
"This is the most border city of the Star Luo Empire, with a very important geographical location. Therefore, it has always been controlled by the Star Luo Imperial Family, namely the Dai Family."
Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing came to the Star Luo Empire this time to integrate the Spirit Hall's intelligence within the Star Luo Empire, and they have only just entered the Star Luo Empire's territory.
Neither of them would be foolish enough to reveal their identities.
Although relations between the two empires have become somewhat strained, there are currently no restrictions on the movement of people between the two countries, especially with the presence of Zhu Zhuqing, a local who is very familiar with the Star Luo Empire.
They easily entered the Blood Alliance City.
Contrary to Xiao Yan's expectations, Blood Alliance City was not filled with an atmosphere of full military preparedness. The streets were still bustling with merchants and Soul Master.
"This is a unique characteristic of the Star Luo Empire."
Zhu Zhuqing seemed to notice the surprise in Xiao Yan's eyes and took the initiative to explain:
"Influenced by the Star Luo Imperial Family, the martial spirit is very strong throughout the Star Luo Empire, and it has even permeated all walks of life."
However, while fighting, no one dared to violate the rules set by the Imperial Family, which gave merchants a huge business opportunity.
Gambling duels, life-or-death duels, and even various herbs and methods that can be used to enhance strength are extremely popular in the Star Luo Empire.
Zhu Zhuqing glanced at the surrounding merchants and continued speaking to Xiao Yan:
"Merchants are driven by profit, so even in the most remote parts of the Star Luo Empire, there are Star Luo Empire merchant guilds scattered throughout. In addition, it must be said that it is precisely because of this special system within the Star Luo Empire that the Star Luo Empire is so prosperous."
Of the Soul Grandmaster families on the continent, three and a half come from the Star Luo Empire.
"Three and a half?"
Xiao Yan asked, somewhat surprised.
"Yes, there was a family that saw huge profits back then, so they sent a portion of their resources to the Heaven Dou Empire. With both sides developing simultaneously, they became one of the most powerful Soul Master families. I've heard they even have connections with Titled Douluo- level experts."
The two did not linger in Blood Alliance City.
After a short day of rest, Zhu Zhuqing also told Xiao Yan about the current situation within the Star Luo Empire.
As the Dai Family of the Star Luo Imperial Family, the Dai family holds absolute power, controlling the entire empire. Unlike the Heaven Dou Empire, the Dai Family.
Aside from the Imperial Family, the Zhu Family, Chen Family, and Yang Family were the most successful within the Star Luo Empire.
The Zhu Family is the family to which Zhu Zhuqing belongs. Because of their special compatibility with the Imperial Family's Martial Soul, they have always been trusted by the Imperial Family, but at the same time, they are also firmly tied to the Imperial Family's ship.
Besides, the Chen Family and the Yang Family are two of the most influential Soul Master families in the Douluo Continent, as mentioned earlier.
Although its strength cannot compare to the Upper Three Sects, its influence is by no means weak.
Unlike the Zhu Family's close ties with the Imperial Family.
Although many disciples from the Chen Family and Yang Family have entered the officialdom of the Star Luo Empire, most of them are collateral disciples or marginal figures.
Its core disciples have not clearly taken sides.
Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing's destination was not the capital of the Star Luo Empire, but the capital of the province closest to the capital, the Kapale Province Star Chasing City.
It took several more days for Xiao Yan and Zhu Zhuqing to finally reach their destination, Star Chasing City.
Star Chasing City is the capital of Kapale Province. The reason Qian Renxue sent the two of them here is because the black-robed bishop who is in charge of this Spirit Hall Main Hall has broken through from the Soul Emperor to the Soul Saint level.
Through Qian Renxue's machinations, he was transferred back to the Martial Soul Temple, with the intention of helping him be promoted to Cardinal in one fell swoop.
The Spirit Hall in Kapale Province was Qian Renxue had worked very hard to control over the years, which is why she sent Xiao Yan and the others here at this time.
The walls of Star Chasing City are entirely black, but they are adorned with many bright, shimmering dots that sparkle brilliantly in the sunlight, making them look like stars scattered across a dark night sky.
Looking at this unfamiliar city, Xiao Yan felt a pang of emotion.
There's another rumor about this Star Chasing City.
Zhu Zhuqing looked at the Star Chasing City in front of her and said to Xiao Yan:
"Originally, this city was called Falling Star City, but the empire felt it didn't match the name of the Star Luo Empire. Furthermore, since it's the closest provincial capital to Star Luo City, they changed the name from Falling Star to Chasing Star Chasing City."
Zhu Zhuqing's tone carried a hint of sarcasm.
A hint of mockery appeared on Xiao Yan's face as the two stepped into Star Chasing City. Xiao Yan's calm voice rang out:
"Let's go then. Let's see if this city will chase stars or fall from the sky..."