As time slowly passed, Thor spent time handling territorial matters and quietly awaited the daily intelligence updates. His interactions with the Seventh Princess of the Empire gradually increased, which proved to be quite helpful to him, even though the princess still maintained her icy demeanor.
For instance, tips on cultivation.
For instance, guidance on combat.
As an entity at the peak of the lower-rank god level, the gap between her and Thor was significant.
Even a few scattered pointers benefitted Thor immensely.
Before he knew it, a month had slipped away.
This month.
Over three hundred daily intelligence reports surfaced, gradually giving Thor a clear understanding of the upcoming situation.
Things were just as he suspected.
The Empire indeed had made preparations.
It's safe to say the Church of Gods focusing on the Three Northern Countries was deliberately orchestrated by the Empire.
The goal was to severely weaken the Church of Gods at minimal cost.
