Faced with the Dai Family’s plea for help, Tang Xiao did not immediately agree. Instead, he promptly sought out Ning Fengzhi and Dugu Shuo to discuss the matter together.

Dugu Shuo arrived at the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School with Dugu Feng and Dugu Bo, his expression grave and heavy.

Dugu Shuo acted convincingly, appearing both shocked and furious.

In truth, how could he not know that Dai Tian Jun was killed by his own son?

Dugu Bo genuinely had no idea and indeed displayed genuine fear.

In the council hall of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, the Soul Douluo from the Dai Family recounted the entire battle of that day in detail.

"You may leave first. I need to discuss this with Ning Zongzhu and Clan Chief Dugu!" Tang Xiao said to the grief-stricken Soul Douluo.

The Dai Family expert, weary and with eyes filled with unwillingness, turned and walked out.

"With Brother Dai killed, the Star Luo Empire is in chaos. Ning Zongzhu, what are your thoughts?" Tang Xiao asked.

Ning Fengzhi glanced around, offering a bitter smile. "Truly a time of turmoil. Bibi Dong possesses a God Test and could ascend to godhood at any moment, while these hidden Evil Soul Masters continue to stir up trouble endlessly.

Given the strength of this Evil Soul Master, if they were to attack our two sects, I fear we would suffer heavy losses!"

In truth, Ning Fengzhi wanted to say that annihilation of clans and sects was also possible, but to avoid undermining their own confidence, he phrased it as potential heavy losses.

"The Star Luo Empire is finished. We can barely protect ourselves and cannot afford to disperse our strength to rescue the Star Luo Empire!" Ning Fengzhi concluded decisively.

Tang Xiao nodded. "Without Brother Dai, the Dai Family is incapable of maintaining control. The Star Luo Empire is indeed finished.

But there is one piece of information worth our attention: the remaining influential factions in the Star Luo Empire each have their own agendas. I worry that in the end, Bibi Dong will benefit.

Bibi Dong is ambitious and has long harbored the desire to unify the continent. Now is the perfect opportunity for her to seize the Star Luo Empire effortlessly!

If not for knowing about the hidden Evil Soul Master, I would have suspected that the Spirit Hall killed Brother Dai!"

Tang Xiao had undoubtedly voiced everyone’s concern.

"The two great empires have coexisted for so many years. Who would have thought the Star Luo Empire would collapse in an instant?

From now on, it will be our Heaven Dou side alone resisting the Spirit Hall!" Dugu Shuo sighed.

The atmosphere suddenly grew tense, as if they had reached a moment of life and death.

Dugu Feng inwardly chuckled before speaking up. "Bibi Dong was severely injured by us last time, and there has been no news of any movement from her since. Now that the White Tiger Douluo has been killed, why not have Brother Xue dispatch troops to subdue the various factions in Star Luo?

That Evil Soul Master acts with purpose every time they strike. It’s likely that ordinary armies and Soul Master Legions won’t be harmed!

We cannot miss any opportunity to strengthen our power. While we may not match the Spirit Hall in terms of Soul Masters, heavy military legions are also formidable. This is our chance as well.

Star Luo’s million-strong elite army must not fall into the hands of the Spirit Hall.

Uncle Ning, Uncle Tang, what do you think?"

Ning Fengzhi had no objections. What Dugu Feng said was the only feasible approach. He looked at Tang Xiao. "Brother Tang, if you can persuade the Dai Family to submit to the Heaven Dou Empire, perhaps we can quickly quell this chaos!"

Tang Xiao immediately wore a bitter smile. They had come seeking aid, but now they were about to completely sell out the Dai Family.

He said helplessly, "I suppose I’ll have to be the villain in this!"

In just a few words, the group settled on a strategy—one born of sheer necessity.

Yet all of this was within Dugu Feng’s expectations.

His primary goal was to create trouble for Qian Renxue and Bibi Dong.

With such a significant opportunity, the two were bound to compete fiercely.

This would also buy him more time to grow.

As Dugu Feng pondered, Ning Fengzhi had already sent someone to summon Qian Renxue.

Soon, Qian Renxue arrived.

Seeing so many people gathered, she was somewhat surprised.

What matter required such a joint discussion?

Her mood had been quite pleasant these past few days. Her grandfather had just visited her in Heaven Dou City, allowing Qian Renxue to feel the warmth of family affection she had long missed, and her cultivation had grown even more vigorous.

Being summoned by Ning Fengzhi with such a grand display suddenly truly piqued her curiosity.

Naturally, it fell to Dugu Feng to explain the situation to Qian Renxue.

Dugu Feng solemnly recounted the entire incident, and Qian Renxue’s reaction was nothing short of spectacular—filled with shock and concern!

Her grandfather had just warned her not to leave Heaven Dou City to avoid harm from the Evil Soul Master.

Yet now, that very Evil Soul Master had struck the Star Luo Empire, killing the former rival, the Star Luo Emperor.

Qian Renxue was at a loss for words!

The Evil Soul Master was so elusive that even her grandfather couldn’t track him down. It was truly sinister.

"Brother Xue, Uncle Ning and Uncle Tang suggest that you dispatch troops to the Star Luo Empire to facilitate the unification of the two empires, lest Bibi Dong seize the opportunity to gain control of the Star Luo Empire’s million elite troops.

Rest assured, Uncle Tang will persuade the Dai Family to submit to you. As long as this campaign proceeds swiftly, it won’t end in failure like last time!" Dugu Feng said.

Qian Renxue was momentarily stunned, but she soon realized this was a rare opportunity—a chance to fulfill her dream of unifying the continent.

However, recalling her grandfather’s warning, she had already resolved to go into seclusion recently to cultivate until she reached the Titled Douluo level.

Qian Renxue worried, "Teacher, Sect Master Tang, this Evil Soul Master is so bizarre and powerful. Could he attack our army?

Our Heaven Dou side currently lacks any expert capable of confronting this Evil Soul Master!"

Ning Fengzhi smiled reassuringly and said, "Qinghe, this Evil Soul Master is interested in External Soul Bones. His actions have always been purposeful. You don’t possess an External Soul Bone, so what is there to worry about?

Moreover, you haven’t even reached the Soul Saint level yet. It’s unlikely he would see you as a threat!"

Qian Renxue thought it over carefully and realized it was indeed true.

The Evil Soul Master probably couldn’t see through her disguise either. To the outside world, she was only at the Soul Emperor level, posing no real threat. Therefore, he had no reason to target her.

Besides, based on Qian Renxue’s understanding of Bibi Dong, the other party would certainly not let this opportunity slip by.

If Bibi Dong truly took control of the Star Luo Empire while holding the position of Pope in the Spirit Hall, and she only had the Heaven Dou Empire, she would be at a significant disadvantage.

This once again stirred Qian Renxue’s thoughts.

The opportunity was too precious to pass up. With Tang Xiao’s help in persuading the Dai Family to submit, securing the Star Luo Empire would be a certainty.

Qian Renxue found herself tempted beyond measure.

In the end, she gritted her teeth. Leading an army into battle didn’t mean she couldn’t cultivate. Such a golden opportunity absolutely could not be missed.

She could not lose to Bibi Dong.

Qian Renxue looked at Tang Xiao. "I’ll trouble you, Sect Master Tang. I will mobilize the army now and set out in two days to unify the Star Luo Empire as quickly as possible and consolidate our forces to resist the Spirit Hall!"

"Very well, Your Majesty. You can rest assured—the Dai Family will cooperate with you!"

Tang Xiao agreed. For him, binding himself to the Heaven Dou Empire was now the only option. In the future, resisting the Spirit Hall would still require the Heaven Dou Empire.

It would also require the elite armies of both empires.

(End of Chapter)