The Path of the Great Sovereign 139 Politics 101

'It seems that everyone misunderstands my intentions when I say get rid of the Spirit Hall, even the theatrics I put on at the tournament was all for one purpose to break down Bibi Dong. Sure her past was a tragic one, I can understand the pain, hatred, sorrow, and helplessness being raped can bring. You feel as if you were seen as nothing more than an item to be used and discarded, you feel less than human and search for ways to alleviate that pain. The Bibi Dong of the past was a compassionate, helpful, empathetic, and naive young women with enormous talent and potential. That naivety brought disaster to herself, which turned her into the women we all see today, this is her way of dealing with her past. Trampling it down with pure strength. This made her the Noble, Ruthless, calculating person we see today who spearheads the Spirit Hall.'

'My methods are primitive yet effective, first you utterly destroy the person, breaking them down to the point where they see no hope. You place a weight upon their hearts so strong they almost lose themselves, at the point where they do lose themselves you become that ray of hope which allows them to find the correct path. You instill into them a place they feel that they belong, you give them strength, you give them security, you give them comrades who they love like brother and sisters. You become a father, a master, a friend, you become someone they can depend on, someone they look up too, someone that they aspire to be. With this they can spark a fire that will be the beginnings of a new life.'

'Bibi Dong went about it all the wrong way. She lost sight of the things that matter the most as she allowed her pride to rule her life. I will shatter that pride, there was some truth in my words as indeed I have no qualms in going the massacre route. Yet I also want to preserve life, I'm a hypocrite I guess but who cares I know who I am.'

Tatsuo made his way into a Hunting Cabin out on the Nine Treasure Gile Pragonda property. Walking inside he was greeted by the Sword Douluo, Bone Douluo, Ning Fengzhi, and the Heads of the Seven Sects, The Blue Lightning Tyrant Dragon Clan, and the subsidiary clan heads.

Tatsuo returned their greeting then took a seat on the floor up against the wall Opposite the door as there was no furniture in this room due to the size of the cabin verses the number of people it currently held.

"I do not want to strain my neck looking up at your hulking figures as I am a small man and might I feel threatened. If you threaten me you might not return to your home in one piece today."

Everyone in the room was at a loss of what to do until the Sword and Bone Douluo took a seat in front of Tatsuo along with Ning Fengzhi. Soon enough everyone followed suit making the room look more like a group of students being instructed by a teacher in preschool.

"First I will start off with this, A few of you in here have done something which may go undetected by the Emperor however, My ears and eyes as the High-Emperor of this Douluo Continent see and hear all. A few of you in here made some deals with the Spirit Hall, while that isn't at all prohibited the exchange of these deals resulted in something I cannot take lightly."

Around the room some faces remain stoic while some became cautious of the Emperors next words as sweat started to appear on their brow.

"You exchanged items for loyalty to the Spirit Hall. Now this is something I must intervene upon, your loyalty should remain with the Crown which some of you have failed to do. Now that my Crown supersedes the Crown you were once loyal to you inadvertently became my subjects. Now those that have been my Subjects for the past thousands of years know that I am a benevolent leader to those who follow me. Yet those who become thorns in my side and take my kindness for weakness become ashes which fertilize my lands as burying you would to much respect on your former name."

Within the group there was one person who stood out in particular who Tatsuo had his eyes on the entire time. As he looked into those Deep Blue eyes he felt as if his soul was leaving his body as there was no way to escape.

"Even if I do not know the entire situation I am not a dumb or slow individual who can not pick up on subtle hints and cues. So let's talk about what I have picked up so far. Over the years of the Tournament all of you have had children,disciples or relative who have competed in the event. This Group is known for it's superiority within Heaven Duo, all of you are deterring factors who cannot be overlooked. So of course the ones you send out to showcase your strength would be formidable individuals. Yet every year the Spirit Hall has won and amassed wealth, resources and properties Can anyone explain this? Not only this but the presence of the Supreme Pontiff is somehow more honored than the Emperors below me. Care to explain this?"

Tatsuo's eyes scanned the crowd as many lowered their heads to avoid these eyes.

"To remedy this is quite simple, you all will report directly to me. You will cut off all ties with the spirit hall. You will Move to Arkaydia. You will become my direct vassals with the exception of the Nine Treasured Gile Pragoda Clan. Was any of that an option?"

"No,Your Eminence."

The Sword Douluo spoke for the group as Tatsuo's current tone was irrefutable.

"You all have 2 Days to move your entire clan, I will send people to help you move all the necessary things."

'These old fogies don't have a clue as to what it truly means to lead. Taking away the luxuries and conveniences they all have and making them start from scratch in an environment where they can be observed. I will mold them all into fine members of society loyal to The Crown.'

Chapter end