Following the unification of the continent and the establishment of the new dynasty, various policies were implemented. Gu Xuan's first priority was to dissolve the distinction between the former Heaven Dou and Star Luo citizens.
Among the people of the two nations, brothers from one side moved to the territory of the other to establish new homes, and elder sisters from the former empires were married across the old borders...
For the commoners, it didn't truly matter who sat on the throne, as long as they were fed, clothed, and spared the suffering of war. However, the two great empires had stood for ten thousand years, and certain deep-seated mindsets still required gradual change.
As policies were rolled out, the issues of the common people were slowly resolved, leading to the promotion of the Soul Spirit method.
Several years had passed, and the Great Star Dou Forest had achieved unity under the leadership of the Titan Giant Ape. Of course, relying solely on the Titan Giant Ape was impossible; Gu Xuan had also gained information regarding the Scarlet King, the Myriad Demon King, and other Great Beasts, thereby discovering the Silver Dragon King. Although Gu Xuan had long known she was the true overlord of the forest, he needed a logical opportunity to 'discover' her, and the appearance of these Great Beasts provided that chance.
With the Sun Moon Empire established and the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan serving as the State-Protecting Clan, their power had reached its zenith. However, to prevent the clan from monopolizing the empire's fruits in the future, Ning Fengzhi himself proposed to weaken the clan's influence, while simultaneously supporting Spirit Hall to act as a complementary force.
The reformed Spirit Hall was now an official power of the Sun Moon Empire, primarily responsible for awakening martial souls for commoners across the continent. Additionally, the empire established the Sun Moon Academy to recruit geniuses from all over. Whether they were clan disciples or commoners, anyone capable of entering the academy received top-tier treatment...
Yet, in places hidden from Gu Xuan's sight, some remained restless.
The Clear Sky Clan, since their seclusion, had largely ignored worldly affairs. But even with their gates closed, they received news of the unification. This was because Tang San, a member of the clan, had returned with the news.
Indeed, Tang San had gone to the Clear Sky Clan, bringing with him Bibi Dong, Hu Liena, and Dai Mubai. His wife, Meng Yiran, was now a citizen of the Sun Moon Empire and acted as a scout, transmitting internal information to him.
Initially, the current Clan Head, Tang Xiao, was excited by Tang San's return, as he was the son of Tang Hao. However, when Tang San revealed that Tang Hao was dead, Tang Xiao felt as if he had been struck by lightning. Tang San then explained his relationship with Bibi Dong. Given her current strength and their mutual need to oppose the Sun Moon Empire, the Clear Sky Clan ultimately accepted her into their ranks.
This alliance was formed because the Sun Moon Empire was now flushing out all secluded powers, demanding they join the empire and accept its protection. The terms were that talented disciples from these forces could enter the Sun Moon Academy for free, with full benefits and no tuition or board, all to cultivate talent for the nation.
In exchange, every sect and power had to hand over thirty percent of their revenue to the empire. This applied to everyone—even the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan were no exception. Furthermore, any sect or organization had to have official authorization from the Sun Moon Empire; otherwise, they were considered invalid.
Every Soul Master power, including the former Spirit Hall and the Lower Four Sects, had to be officially recognized and licensed to exist. In the future, anyone wishing to establish a sect would have to pass an imperial audit. This was the condition for imperial protection.
Those who refused were labeled as rebels and treated as traitors. Naturally, many were dissatisfied, but with the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Clan and the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan leading the way, the voices of dissent were quieted. Moreover, the empire truly provided benefits, and over time, the complaints faded.
But what was the Clear Sky Clan? They were once the number one sect in the world. Small powers might submit out of necessity, but the Clear Sky Clan was unwilling. According to the empire's current pace, their mountain gate would be found soon. They wanted to resist; even if they eventually had to pay, it couldn't be thirty percent. Thirty percent was simply too much!
The Clear Sky Clan currently had almost no revenue, so if the empire took thirty percent, wouldn't they be ruined? Their desire to resist stemmed from the fact that their strength was far greater than it had been twenty years ago. Clan Head Tang Xiao had broken through to Rank 97, and the five Elders had all reached the Titled Douluo realm.
Combined with Bibi Dong, whose strength was comparable to a Rank 99 Peerless Douluo, the clan's power had surged. To increase her leverage, Bibi Dong had revealed her status as the successor of the Rakshasa God. Her trials had already reached the seventh stage; only two remained before she could inherit the Rakshasa Godhood.
Although Tang Xiao and the others knew they were using each other, as long as they could help Bibi Dong achieve Godhood, they would have the power to resist. Not only that, but they could avenge the Clear Sky Clan and Bibi Dong herself. Thus, they only needed to hold out until she became a God for a turning point to occur.
Furthermore, under Bibi Dong's tutelage, the twin martial soul possessor Tang San had made rapid progress, nearing the Soul Saint realm. In the eyes of the Clear Sky Clan, with two twin martial soul geniuses like Bibi Dong and Tang San, they wouldn't have to live under the thumb of others like the Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan.
The dream was beautiful, but reality was harsh. Because Gu Xuan had unified the continent and allied with the soul beast race, Bibi Dong could no longer find rings for her second martial soul in the forest. With the Star Dou Forest unified, she was forced to take Tang San to the ocean to hunt for soul rings and complete her trials.
Under Bibi Dong's guidance, Tang San also began the trials of the Rakshasa God. While Bibi Dong would ultimately inherit the main Godhood, this allowed Tang San's strength to increase rapidly. The only downside was that Tang San's psyche was becoming increasingly twisted. He occasionally looked at her with a peculiar gaze that she found repulsive.
However, she had no choice. Tang San was her student and her tool for revenge; she had to keep elevating him. Meanwhile, Hu Liena and Dai Mubai remained at the Clear Sky Clan to cultivate and serve as hostages, as Tang Xiao and the others could not fully trust Bibi Dong.
The Clear Sky Clan was now preparing to resist the unification of the Sun Moon Empire, hoping to strike while the new dynasty was still young and the administration was not yet stable.
(End of Chapter)
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