It was another day missing the old man.

"Alright, I'll go see him," Tang Fei said.

"Then it's settled, I'll wait for you at the Divine Palace, brother," An Ning's beautiful eyes narrowed as she spoke.

She hadn't slept in over a day and was extremely exhausted.

But the moment she saw Tang Fei, her physical and mental fatigue vanished.

She even felt she could fight three hundred more rounds.

"Is there anything you need to instruct me on?" Tang Fei asked with a smile, looking into An Ning's laughing eyes.

"If talking is possible, talk, if not, kill," An Ning's smile remained but her words were murderous.

Seeing Tang Fei's hesitation, An Ning pursed her lips and chuckled, "Don't be afraid, brother, we are ready. We have the capability to fully take over Lingyang District."

Tang Fei nodded, "I understand what to do."

"I'll head back first," An Ning stood up and said.

"I'll see you out," Tang Fei also got up.

Just as they reached the yard's entrance, they bumped right into Zhong Tianyi.

Tang Fei greeted him first with a smile, "Your Highness, where are you headed?"

"I was just coming to find you to talk about something," Zhong Tianyi's gaze fell on An Ning in her black gauze and robes, "Who is this?"

"An Ning, the Holy Daughter of the Flame Shrine," Tang Fei briefly introduced her, without revealing the true nature of their relationship.

"Oh, Holy Daughter," Zhong Tianyi nodded towards An Ning.

If this had been in the past, he wouldn't have cared about any Holy Daughter.

What's the difference between a Holy Daughter on Blue Star and a wealthy man in a beggar's den?

But after being stranded on the Old Land, he gradually faced reality.

When the situation is desperate, one must endure humiliations and unite all possible forces...

Who knows where on this barren land beautiful flowers might bloom?

"Your Highness, please come in and wait while I send the guest off," Tang Fei said.

"No hurry, no hurry, go ahead, I'll wait here at the doorway," Zhong Tianyi's smile was radiant.

When Tang Fei finished seeing An Ning out and invited Zhong Tianyi inside for tea, he asked, "Your Highness, are you getting accustomed to living here?"

Zhong Tianyi gave a wry smile, looking at Tang Fei, "Do you want to hear the truth or a lie?"

Tang Fei laughed heartily, "I know, conditions here are harsh, it's really incomparable to New Star, let alone to Phoenix Palace..."

Mentioning Phoenix Palace, the smiles on both Tang Fei and Zhong Tianyi's faces stiffened.

The Phoenix Palace had been flattened by the Shen Family's bombardment.

No, a black gaping pit was left on the original site.

It was said that no one could approach the site of the Black Hole for miles around as it was all cordoned off.

Tang Fei felt melancholic, that was his first foothold after heading to New Star.

It was the arena for intellectual and courageous combat with Zhong Daolong and Yan Wenli, for witnessing the friendship between him, Phoenix, and the bonds of love...

It was an important journey in his life,

And it had just vanished.

But Zhong Tianyi was utterly heartbroken.

That was his home, the symbol of the Zhong Royal Family.

He was born there, grew up there, knew every bit of it intimately, and was filled with emotions for it.

He spent the first half of his life in Phoenix Palace, his first cry, his first milk, his first time wetting the bed, his first completion of life's great harmony...

Now, Phoenix Palace was gone.

As if a part of his body and memory were missing, and those remaining had nowhere to settle or to rely.

"We will go back," Tang Fei understood the emotions Zhong Tianyi was feeling at the moment and spoke reassuringly, "I will help you rebuild the Phoenix Palace."

"Thank you," Zhong Tianyi expressed his gratitude with a bitter smile, looking at Tang Fei, "Honestly, the environment here is very poor, it really can't compare to New Star."

"But I can accept all that, and never felt it was a problem."

"All I want to confirm is one thing... What are our plans next? When will we return to New Star?"

"You should know the influence the Shen Family has on New Star...If we can't recapture it soon, by the time they complete the true unification of the Empire..."

"By then, we will have no hope at all... not just unable to return to New Star, and from what I know of Shen Wuxiang, they will definitely counterattack here..."

"The worst result... they won't hesitate to destroy the entire planet. There's nothing here they care about..."

"What you're thinking is exactly what I've been worried about," Tang Fei looked into Zhong Tianyi's bloodshot eyes, "However, it's impossible for the Shen Family to achieve true imperial unification in a short time."

"They are usurping power through brutal means... it's hard to get popular support that way. Of course, they can coerce society into clapping support, but in the end, they lose the hearts of people..."

"The Qin Family has retreated to Zhao Ling Base, holding hundreds of thousands of troops armed to the teeth by the Lu Clan...they can advance or retreat, just with this, the Shen Family won't resolve it anytime soon."

"The Lu Clan has moved to the Barren Lands, though it's vast and sparsely populated...but with the Lu Clan's mechanical technology and explosive equipment capabilities, equipping two Mecha army corps...isn't a problem, right?"

"The Imperial Guard Army and the Phoenix Dance Army are only loyal to the Zhong Royal Family...although internally infiltrated like a sieve, the army's spirit and upper leadership are promoted by the Royal Family...even if purged, can they kill everyone?"

"Other factions are watching eagerly from the sidelines, none of them want to see an unprecedentedly powerful Shen Family seize the position of Emperor...they wouldn't mind stabbing in the back, if given the chance..."

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