Three months after the founding of the Sun Moon Empire, under the day-and-night labor of the Defense Clan and a vast number of craftsmen, Mingdu had begun to take shape. The main structures were already in their early forms.
Within the imperial palace, Ning Rongrong sat beside Gu Xuan, savoring a cup of fragrant tea, while Ning Fengzhi held a stack of documents and spoke to Gu Xuan.
"Your Majesty, the location of the Clear Sky Clan has been confirmed. The messenger sent to deliver the letter three days ago has returned. However, the Clear Sky Clan remains stubborn, choosing to stay in seclusion and refusing to obey the imperial decree."
Gu Xuan waved his hand. "This was expected. However, I need to personally handle the matters at the Great Star Dou Forest. I will leave the Clear Sky Clan's situation to you, Uncle."
Ning Fengzhi nodded and replied. "This official understands. Starting today, we shall march upon the Clear Sky Clan!"
"I am counting on you, Uncle," Gu Xuan said with a nod.
Ning Fengzhi withdrew. Though the nation had only been established for three months, the continent had already begun to show signs of prosperity, with administrative efficiency and social harmony.
Looking at Ning Rongrong beside him, Gu Xuan said. "You are only missing a torso bone now, and your ninth soul ring should be settled soon as well."
Ning Rongrong smiled. "Your Majesty... you finally remembered you have a good little sister~."
Hearing her flirtatious tone, Gu Xuan felt a wave of numbness throughout his body. He dismissed the attendants and engaged in a two-person exercise with Ning Rongrong. Now that the empire was unified and the greatest crisis averted, it was an appropriate time to have a couple of children.
When the Star Luo Empire was taken, Gu Xuan had harvested a total of five soul bones. One right leg bone was perfectly suited for Ning Rongrong, so he had given it to her. Now, she only needed a torso bone and a ninth soul ring to complete the eighth trial and proceed to the ninth trial of the Sea God.
Given her current strength, completing the ninth trial might be slightly difficult, but it shouldn't be a major issue. Ye Lingling and the others would return to Sea God Island with her to provide assistance if needed. As for having children, neither of them was opposed to it; if a child came, they would raise it.
Zhu Zhuqing had been the busiest among the girls during this period. With the collapse of the Star Luo Empire, the imperial Dai family had been executed except for Dai Mubai, but because of Zhu Zhuqing's relationship with Gu Xuan, the Zhu family suffered almost no losses. Although she had married Gu Xuan, the Zhu family's deep foundations over the years had accumulated many treasures, which she brought back to Gu Xuan during her visits home.
Zhu Zhengyan felt fortunate for his daughter's position; otherwise, he likely would have ended up as a pile of bones long ago.
By now, most of the sect forces on the continent had submitted to the Sun Moon Empire. Even some old sects that had gone into seclusion a century ago were forced to sign treaties under the imperial licensing system. Among them, the Divine Fire Gate, the Wind God Valley, and the Mystic Water Sect were the strongest of the secluded sects. Each possessed a Titled Douluo, making their overall strength surpass the current Lower Four Sects, though their number of core disciples was smaller.
Notably, these three sects were the former supporters of three of the Five Element Academies: the Divine Fire Gate supported Blazing Academy, the Wind God Valley supported Godwind Academy, and the Mystic Water Sect supported Skywater Academy. Their purpose in supporting these academies was to recruit talented disciples from across the continent to continue their lineages.
A month ago, Shui Bing'er and Zuo Yan personally participated in the operation to subdue the Mystic Water Sect. Since Shui Bing'er was a graduate of Skywater Academy, she had once been earmarked by the clan's internal disciples to serve as a 'furnace' for awakening their bloodline.
However, Shui Bing'er possessed extraordinary talent and had joined with Zuo Yan. Both were now at the Soul Douluo level, and their strength was no longer what it used to be. The Mystic Water Sect Head was a Rank 93 Titled Douluo. To break Skywater Academy's puppet-like status, Shui Bing'er and Zuo Yan challenged the Clan Head. Relying on their outstanding individual strength and a powerful Martial Soul Fusion Skill, they defeated the Rank 93 defense-type Titled Douluo as eight-ring Soul Douluos, achieving fame in a single battle.
Because of their victory, Skywater Academy escaped the control of the Mystic Water Sect and would receive educational funding from the clan annually until the academy could sustain itself.
Five years had passed since the last Continental Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament, and the new tournament was currently in preparation. This would be the first new stage for young Soul Masters since the unification, and the Soul Spirit method would be fully introduced and popularized to the public during this time!
The reward for the winning team would be the Soul Spirit most compatible with each Soul Master. This would not only allow young Soul Masters to experience the power of Soul Spirits but also facilitate the promotion of the Soul Spirit method. The Seven Treasure Academy had already served as the prototype for the Sun Moon Academy, establishing itself as the core and most complete premier academy on the continent, preparing thoroughly for the coming tournament.
To ensure the fairness of the competition, Ning Rongrong and the other members of the Seven Treasure Academy's first genius class would not participate; otherwise, there would be no suspense regarding the first-place finish.
While the Douluo Continent developed at a rapid pace, Gu Xuan had already led Ning Rongrong toward the Great Star Dou Forest. Meanwhile, Ning Fengzhi prepared the grand army to march on the Clear Sky Clan.
For this crusade, besides Gu Rong, Chen Xin, Ghost Leopard, and the Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluos from the Sun Moon Empire, Spirit Hall contributed three Titled Douluo Enshrined Elders. The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan Head Yu Yuanzhen and the leaders of the Lower Four Sects also joined the forces. Although these powers still existed, they were all under the jurisdiction of the Sun Moon Empire; they held the responsibility and obligation to fight in battles to suppress rebellions, traitors, and foreign enemies.
Yu Yuanzhen and the others did not refuse. Given the current prestige of the Sun Moon Emperor Gu Xuan, they didn't want to miss the opportunity to perform and gain favor for their respective sects.
The crusade team, including Ning Fengzhi, consisted of ten Titled Douluos, with the lowest soul power rank being Rank 95. Notably, Ghost Leopard Douluo and the Chrysanthemum and Ghost Douluos had broken through from the Rank 95 Peak to Rank 96, thanks to the immense benefits brought by the Fragrant Marrow Refinement Liquid. Combined with their performance in subsequent battles and the resources they received for cultivation, their long-held bottlenecks had finally loosened.
Ning Fengzhi had also reached Rank 94. The hundred-thousand-year soul ring and soul bone from Xiao Wu had provided him with a massive boost, and with the vast resources of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan, he had officially reached Rank 94, further increasing his strength.
(End of Chapter)
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