One month later, Yan and Demon Subduing Douluo returned to Heaven Dou City.
After two months apart, Qian Renxue was very happy to see Yan return safely.
Upon learning about how Yan and Demon Subduing Douluo hunted the Lava Earth Dragon and what Yan gained from it, Qian Renxue was both shocked and delighted.
"Although the process was dangerous, you still managed to obtain what you wanted. Congratulations, you've officially become a Titled Douluo, and the youngest one in history. Are you going to attend the conferring ceremony in Spirit City? I can go with you."
Every newly promoted Titled Douluo had the right to attend the conferring ceremony held by Spirit Hall, presided over by Qian Daoliu.
Yan shook his head.
"No need. A title is just an empty name."
"That's fine too. I don't want you to run into that woman in Spirit City."
Yan knew that Qian Renxue was referring to Bibi Dong.
His rapid growth would only drive Bibi Dong even more insane and jealous.
After obtaining his ninth spirit ring, Yan was confident in facing the threat from Bibi Dong.
However, to completely defeat that crazy woman, he would still need to become even stronger.
Mentioning Bibi Dong, Qian Renxue's gaze turned sharp.
To her, conquering the Heaven Dou Empire wasn't enough.
Bibi Dong harbored ambitions of controlling the entire Spirit Hall, but Qian Renxue would never let the Angel Lineage's Spirit Hall fall into her hands.
"Are you ready to reveal your true identity?"
Yan interrupted Qian Renxue's thoughts.
Qian Renxue nodded confidently.
"I've been ready for a long time. You came back just in time. Tomorrow, I will ascend the throne as Qian Renxue and proclaim to the world, renaming the Heaven Dou Empire to the Spirit Empire."
"Congratulations. You've finally taken an important step."
Qian Renxue smiled faintly and revealed her next plan.
"I received information that Tang San has produced a large number of hidden weapons for the Star Luo Empire to arm their military. They've already formed an elite unit, secretly trained by Yu Xiaogang. Also, to counter us, Spirit Hall, they are crazily recruiting soldiers and collecting taxes, completely disregarding the lives of the people. I can't ignore this. Next, we must launch a war against the Star Luo Empire."
Yan nodded.
"The hidden weapons Tang San created for them are likely those Divine Zhuge Crossbows. They are expensive and extremely complex in craftsmanship, making mass production impossible in the short term. We should strike before they're fully armed and catch them off guard. It will also free the people of Star Luo from their suffering sooner."
"Mm, that's what I thought too. Also, I received news that Tang San and the young spirit masters from Shrek seem to be missing from Star Luo City. No one knows where they went."
"If I'm not mistaken, they probably went to Sea God Island."
"Sea God Island?"
Qian Renxue was a bit surprised.
She had heard of Sea God Island.
She also knew that Spirit Hall had once attempted to conquer Sea God Island, even sending spirit master legions, but they suffered a heavy defeat there.
That was one of Spirit Hall's rare losses.
"What? You know about Sea God Island too?"
"Mm, I've heard of it. There are many powerful sea spirit masters there, making it a suitable place for spirit masters to train. Tang San and his group likely went there for training and rapid strength improvement."
Qian Renxue smiled dismissively.
"Do they plan to hide there forever? Dai Mubai wouldn't give up the throne so easily. Perhaps by the time they return, the Star Luo Empire will already be in our hands."
Yan shook his head and reminded her:
"We still can't let our guard down. Do you remember how Tang San and the others suddenly vanished during the great battle at the Heaven Dou Palace? What he used was the invisibility ability of the Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud."
Upon hearing this, Qian Renxue was shocked.
"The Vast Sea Cosmic Shroud? The imperial treasure of the empire ended up in Tang San's hands! I thought it was stolen by Xue Beng."
"It might've been given to Tang San by Xue Ye before his death. I heard that it's a god-level soul tool. It could greatly aid Tang San in his training on Sea God Island."
Qian Renxue nodded half-believingly.
"You're so young, yet you know quite a lot."
Yan smiled without explaining further.
He knew that Tang San had already become the designated heir of the Sea God.
However, Tang San couldn't remain on Sea God Island forever he would return one day.
Now that Tang Hao was dead, and he had become Tang San's father's killer, Tang San would definitely come seeking revenge.
When they met again, he would not hesitate to eliminate this threat.
Afterwards, Yan and Qian Renxue discussed the details of the imperial proclamation to be made the next day.
The next day, Qian Renxue officially shed the guise of Xue Qinghe and returned to her true self.
She ascended the throne as Empress under her identity as the Holy Maiden of Spirit Hall, Qian Renxue, becoming the first female emperor in the history of the Douluo Continent, titled the Spirit Empire Empress.
She renamed the Heaven Dou Empire to the Spirit Empire, and Heaven Dou City was renamed Spirit Imperial City.
She also made a public declaration: she would rescue the suffering citizens of the Star Luo Empire, and all Star Luo citizens who joined the Spirit Empire would be treated equally.
This move quickly stirred up a huge commotion.
However, the common people originally living in the Heaven Dou Empire were able to accept it.
During the year Qian Renxue ruled the empire, she had executed numerous nobles who exploited the people and implemented a series of welfare policies, gaining the love of the populace.
Moreover, the people had long known that their emperor was backed by Spirit Hall.
Upon learning that their emperor was in fact the Holy Maiden of Spirit Hall, they were even more pleased. This meant that their ruler wasn't a puppet of Spirit Hall, but a powerful sovereign.
The news quickly reached the Star Luo Empire.
The Star Luo Emperor, Yu Xiaogang, and Ning Fengzhi were all greatly shocked upon hearing it.
Ning Fengzhi went to Yu Xiaogang to voice his frustration.
"I never expected that the student I so earnestly guided would turn out to be Qian Renxue, the Holy Maiden of Spirit Hall."
Ning Fengzhi sighed repeatedly, clearly full of regret.
Yu Xiaogang comforted him:
"Sect Master Ning, don't blame yourself. Who could've guessed that Qian Renxue had been masquerading as Xue Qinghe and hiding within the Heaven Dou Empire for over ten years? Her patience is truly terrifying."
"Indeed. We originally thought Xue Qinghe would become a puppet of Spirit Hall. Who would have thought his true identity was actually that of Spirit Hall's Holy Maiden. Qian Renxue could launch a war against the empire at any time. With Spirit Hall's involvement, even if we want to resist, it will be extremely difficult."
Ning Fengzhi seemed rather disheartened.
After relocating the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect to Star Luo City, although they received support from the Star Luo Emperor, the sect had suffered two devastating blows previously, which took a heavy toll on Ning Fengzhi and left him mentally and physically exhausted.
After a year's hard work, they had only managed to recruit a little over a thousand disciples still a far cry from the sect's peak.
If Qian Renxue were to wage war against the Star Luo Empire, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect, which had only just started to recover, could face yet another disaster—perhaps even annihilation.
Yu Xiaogang understood Ning Fengzhi's concern and helplessness, and he sighed inwardly:
Could it be that leaving Spirit Hall back then was truly a mistake…
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