With the Star Luo Emperor gone, the Star Luo high-ranking officials, some nobles, and powerful figures did not put up any resistance and surrendered directly.

Ning Fengzhi smiled and gestured for Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun to follow him. The three of them headed towards the other end of the battlefield. Along the way, soldiers made way for them, their eyes filled with both awe and doubt. Dai Mubai remained silent, his steps heavy, as if he were weighing something with every step. Ma Hongjun, on the other hand, seemed somewhat uneasy, glancing back at Leosley in the distance from time to time, afraid that he might suddenly change his mind.

As Ning Fengzhi walked, he calmly said, "Rest assured, Your Majesty has always been magnanimous. As long as you are willing to cooperate, past grievances can be wiped clean."

Dai Mubai sneered, his voice low and slightly sarcastic: "Sect Leader Ning, this doesn't sound like you're giving us a choice."

Ning Fengzhi stopped and turned to face the two men, his face still bearing that gentle smile: "Why is the War God so wary? In the current situation, cooperation benefits both sides, while division harms both. I believe you are both intelligent people and will not make a choice that is detrimental to yourselves."

Ma Hongjun scratched his head and frowned, saying, "Boss Dai, what he said makes sense. In our current state, we'll definitely suffer if we fight head-on. We might as well see how things go first."

Dai Mubai remained silent for a moment, then finally nodded: "Alright, we'll go with you to see His Majesty. But let me make this clear: if he tries to take advantage of us, I will not sit idly by and wait to die."

Ning Fengzhi chuckled and waved his hand: "Lord War God, you are overthinking it. If His Majesty truly intended to harm you, why would he go through all this trouble? Come with me."

The group continued onward, passing through a devastated battlefield.

Similarly, news of the great victory in the Tian Dou battle was being announced to the world through various channels.

The unification of the continent by the Heavenly Dou forces is an unstoppable trend.

Tiandou Palace.

"Congratulations, Your Majesty! Congratulations, Your Majesty!"

The great victory in Tiandou brought joy not only to the people of Tiandou, but also to these nobles.

Taking over Xingluo means having more territory.

As their territory expands, so does the pie, meaning they get a larger share.

As for the original Star Luo nobles?
Sharing even a scrap with them is considered an act of kindness on their part.

Xue Qinghe sat upright on the dragon throne, his face calm as still water, but a barely perceptible glint of sharpness flashed in his eyes. He slightly raised his hand, his voice loud and authoritative: "My beloved ministers, rise."

The ministers rose, their faces beaming with joy. One of the older nobles stepped forward, bowed, and said, “Your Majesty, this great victory means that the unification of the continent by the Heavenly Dou is just around the corner! We all believe that this is a testament to Your Majesty’s wisdom and divine prowess, and a sign from Heaven!”

Another nobleman quickly chimed in, "Indeed! Your Majesty is a man of great talent and strategy, truly a great emperor for all time! Now that Xingluo has been defeated, what should be done with those former nobles? We beseech Your Majesty for your guidance."

Xue Qinghe glanced at everyone and smiled faintly: "What you all say is very true. Now that Xingluo has descended, they are my subjects of Tiandou. As for the former nobles, I have my own considerations."

Before the words were even finished, a murmur rippled through the hall. Many nobles' eyes gleamed with greed, clearly already plotting how to divide up the spoils of Star Luo.

At this moment, a middle-aged man dressed in fine clothes stepped forward; he was the prime minister of the Heavenly Dou Empire. He bowed respectfully and said in a deep voice, "Your Majesty, I believe that although the former nobles of Xingluo have surrendered, their roots are deep. If they are not properly settled, I fear there may be unforeseen changes."

Xue Qinghe nodded slightly, a hint of approval flashing in his eyes: "What you say is quite right, my dear minister. In your opinion, how should this be handled?"

The Prime Minister pondered for a moment, then slowly said, "I believe that the former nobles of Xingluo should be relocated to the Tiandou territory in batches, granted land and mansions, so that they are far from their homeland and their influence is weakened." As soon as the Prime Minister finished speaking, the discussion in the hall suddenly intensified. Many nobles' eyes flashed with excitement, clearly showing their strong agreement with the proposal. However, some frowned slightly, seemingly not entirely agreeing.

A burly military general strode out of the ranks, his rough voice echoing in the hall: "Your Majesty, I believe this move is inappropriate! The former nobles of Xingluo are all wolves in sheep's clothing. Even if they are moved to Tiandou, it is hard to guarantee that they will not secretly collude and wait for an opportunity to retaliate. Rather than leaving future troubles, it is better to eliminate them completely!"

Upon hearing this, the hall fell silent instantly, and all eyes were fixed on Xue Qinghe, awaiting his decision.

Xue Qinghe slowly stood up, his gaze deep and cold. He looked around at everyone, his voice low yet penetrating: "I understand the concerns of my beloved ministers. But governing the world cannot be achieved through killing alone."

He paused, then continued, "I think the Prime Minister's words are feasible. However, we cannot let them run rampant. The former nobles of Xingluo who have moved to Tiandou must be closely monitored, and any unusual behavior must be dealt with immediately."

The prime minister hurriedly bowed and replied, "Your Majesty is wise! I will certainly make proper arrangements and will not allow them the slightest chance to cause trouble."

The military officer wanted to say something more, but under Xue Qinghe's sharp gaze, he finally shut his mouth and reluctantly retreated back into the ranks.

Xue Qinghe sat down again and waved his hand: "This matter is settled. Do any of you ministers have anything else to report?"

What followed was nothing more than a general amnesty and compensation for fallen soldiers.

Xue Qinghe slowly raised his hand, signaling the officials to be quiet, and then calmly said: "Issue my decree that a general amnesty shall be granted immediately. All those who have not committed heinous crimes shall be released. At the same time, establish a pension fund to provide generous treatment to the families of fallen soldiers and ensure that they live without worry."

The courtiers responded in unison: "Your Majesty is benevolent!"

"Your Majesty, there is one more thing."

"What's the matter?"

"The current Emperor of Xingluo, Dai Mubai, and his colleague Ma Hongjun have been brought back by Imperial Tutor Ning Fengzhi. It is said that both of them have reached level 100 and become gods, so Your Majesty is unaware of their whereabouts."

There was no other way. If it were a typical defeated emperor, they wouldn't hesitate like this. The main reason was that although Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun were prisoners, their strength was truly divine.

In the eyes of these officials, gods and humans are already two different dimensions.

It feels a bit odd to let these "people" judge a god now.
Unbelievable.

After a moment, Xue Qinghe spoke slowly, his voice deep and powerful: "A god-level expert... is indeed a thorny issue."

Since Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun have become god-level powerhouses, forcibly suppressing them will only backfire.

Furthermore, having just finished a war, what is needed is not another war, but rather appeasement and checks and balances.

Although she has Leosley watching over her, who knows what trouble he might cause if he's not around one day?

"Your Majesty, Dai Mubai and Ma Hongjun have already become god-level powerhouses. If we deal with them rashly, it may cause unnecessary turmoil. In my opinion, we should appease them for now and deal with them gradually." (End of this chapter)

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