Tang San and his core forces vanished without a trace, leaving the Righteous Alliance with an empty shell of the Star Luo Empire.
Under Ning Liu's deliberate control, this news did not immediately spread throughout the mainland, but instead first sparked intense discussions within the Allied Forces' high command.
The atmosphere inside the main hall of the Star Luo Imperial Palace was solemn.
"Tens of thousands of people, along with mountains of supplies, just vanished into thin air?"
Yang Wudi still found it unbelievable. He plopped down in his chair and muttered,
"Where could they possibly hide? The continent is vast, but it's impossible to hide so many people without leaving a single trace!"
"Could it be that they've hidden in some special space, like a world like Killing City?"
Poison Douluo Dugu Bo guessed.
"impossible."
Bibi Dong immediately rejected this idea.
"The energy and power of laws required to create an independent space that can accommodate tens of thousands of people would probably be at the god level."
"Even if Tang San is incredibly powerful, it's impossible for him to do it in such a short time."
"Besides, if he had that kind of strength, why would he run away?"
All eyes were on Xiao Wu.
"Don't rush."
Ning Liu tapped on the table, drawing everyone's attention.
"Tang San is a major threat to us and must be eliminated. But right now, our more important task is to sort out the current situation."
"Besides those three basic points..."
His gaze swept over Ning Fengzhi and the officials sent by the Heavenly Dou Empire.
"The Star Luo Empire is now a mere shell of its former self. Tang San has taken away the core members of the Dai royal family, leaving only a bunch of opportunists. Now is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to unify the continent. We must act immediately and truly unite the two empires into one!"
Ning Fengzhi nodded, his eyes sparkling with excitement.
As the sect leader of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, his lifelong wish was to lead the sect to glory.
A unified continent would undoubtedly bring unprecedented development opportunities to sects.
"Ning Liu is right! We should immediately send someone back to Tian Dou City to discuss the merger with Emperor Xue Ye! With our current prestige and strength, he has no reason to refuse!"
"No, there's no need to discuss it."
Ning Liu shook his head.
"Emperor Xueye has handed over all military and political power of the Heavenly Dou Empire to me. Now, as the 'Grand Marshal Protecting the Nation and the People,' I have full authority to decide this matter."
He stood up, walked to the center of the hall, and his voice echoed in every corner.
"I hereby declare that, effective immediately, the Heaven Dou Empire and the Star Luo Empire shall merge to form the 'Douluo Federation'! The imperial system shall be abolished, and a federation shall be established, jointly governed by the Glazed Tile Heaven, the Spirit Hall, the Clear Sky Sect, the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School, and all other meritorious sects and families!"
This decision surprised everyone present.
Abolish the imperial system?
To form a federation?
This is unprecedented!
"This...this might not be appropriate, right?"
An old minister of the Heavenly Dou Empire stepped forward, trembling.
"Since ancient times, the mainland has been ruled by imperial power. If we change this rashly, it may cause chaos throughout the land!"
"chaos?"
Ning Liu sneered.
"In mainland China today, who dares to cause trouble? Who can cause trouble?"
"The old era is over! Imperial power only brings strife and decay. The future Douluo Federation will be based on strength and merit, with the capable rising and the mediocre falling!"
His gaze swept over Bibi Dong and Tang Chen.
Bibi Dong's eyes gleamed with admiration; she hadn't expected Ning Liu to possess such courage.
The Spirit Hall has always wanted to replace the two great empires, but what it really wants is to establish a new "Spirit Empire".
Ning Liu, however, broke out of this framework and proposed a completely new model.
Tang Chen stroked his beard and smiled, his eyes full of admiration.
This young man is not bound by tradition and has great ambition!
Ning Liu ignored the astonishment of the veteran officials and continued to announce his governing policies.
"First, benevolent governance! After the Federation is established, taxes on ordinary people will be drastically reduced, especially agricultural taxes, so that every hardworking person can have enough to eat and wear!"
"Second, the rule of law! Promulgate a unified federal code, where princes are subject to the same laws as commoners! All Soul Masters, regardless of their sect, must abide by the code, and the indiscriminate killing of innocent people and the oppression of civilians are strictly prohibited! Violators will be severely punished by the federal law enforcement team!"
"Third, lay down your arms and return to your fields! The war is over, and the bloated armies of the two great empires are no longer necessary."
"Except for the most elite Federal Legion, the remaining millions of soldiers will all be demobilized and returned to their hometowns! The Federation will provide them with land and resettlement allowances so that they can engage in production and create value for the Federation!"
Each policy that Ning Liu spoke addressed the deep-seated problems on the mainland, and each one was full of courage and vision.
The atmosphere inside the hall gradually shifted from initial shock to excitement and longing.
Those Soul Master generals who came from commoner backgrounds had their eyes light up when they heard about "tax cuts" and "land distribution".
When someone as straightforward as Yang Wudi heard the saying "Even princes are subject to the same laws as commoners," he couldn't help but cheer loudly!
Ning Liu's combination of measures both appeased the lower classes and restrained the upper classes, painting an unprecedentedly bright blueprint for the future Federation.
Under Ning Liu's strong impetus, the integration of the mainland is proceeding at an unprecedented speed.
Three days later, the news of the official establishment of the Douluo Federation spread to every corner of the continent.
At first, people were skeptical and hesitant.
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