“Palace Master, has there been any major movement from the Great Blue Star Domain recently?” Louis Foreman, the head of the Foreman family, asked first.
“More than half of the star domains and celestial bodies in our same third-tier star domain have already been annexed by the Great Blue Star Domain!” Edward Quinn responded.
“Among the remaining star domains and celestial bodies, apart from our Akabuchi Star Domain, nearly sixty percent have begun to deplete their spiritual energy, which the Great Blue Star Domain finds unappealing.”
“Are there any celestial bodies left with considerable strength?” Yu Qing asked.
“Yes!” Edward Quinn nodded. “The strongest among them is an ancient independent celestial body called the ‘Aurora Sect.'”
“This celestial body has existed even longer than our Akabuchi Star Domain!”
“If my guess is correct, the Great Blue Star Domain will soon launch an attack on the ‘Aurora Sect.’ After they conquer the ‘Mega’ celestial body, their next target will be us.”
“Palace Master, do you know the combat strength of the Aurora Sect?” Adrian Thornton asked.
“We don’t know the specifics, but it is said that the strongest person on that celestial body is infinitely close to the half-step Heaven Dao Realm!” Edward Quinn replied.
“Palace Master, have you considered sending someone to the Aurora Sect to see if we can form an alliance?” Raymond Dale asked.
“One of the reasons I invited you all here today is to discuss this matter,” Edward Quinn continued.
“On one hand, we need to send someone to visit the Aurora Sect to see if we can form an alliance with them.”
“On the other hand, I want to discuss with you whether we can send someone to the Great Blue Star Domain to gather intelligence and understand their true strength.”
“We currently know very little about the Great Blue Star Domain. If a full-scale conflict breaks out, we have no chance of winning.”
“Indeed!” Several people nodded simultaneously.
As the saying goes, knowing oneself and knowing one’s enemy ensures victory in a hundred battles. If we are completely unaware of the opponent’s strength, we are defeated before we even start!
“The rise and fall of a nation is everyone’s responsibility. Leave the matter of visiting the Aurora Sect to us at Broken Star Sect!” Raymond Dale responded as soon as Edward Quinn finished speaking.
“Elder Walker, you sure know how to take on easy tasks!” Adrian Thornton glanced at him with disdain.
Even a fool could see that visiting the Aurora Sect was much easier!
In contrast, going to the Great Blue Star Domain was fraught with danger!
After all, no one knew what kind of situation awaited in the Great Blue Star Domain or how strong their high-end combat power was. Going there meant being prepared not to return!
“Someone has to do it, right?” Raymond Dale replied calmly.
“Then I’ll leave it to you, Elder Walker!” Edward Quinn said, looking at Raymond Dale.
“No need for formalities, Palace Master. It’s my duty!” Raymond Dale waved his hand generously and continued, “I’ll arrange for someone to go tomorrow.”
“No need to rush,” Edward Quinn said.
“I’ve heard that the Aurora Sect is currently holding a large celebration. If we go now, we probably won’t be able to meet their core members. Let’s wait about half a month before going.”
“Palace Master, will the Great Blue Star Domain make a move first?” Raymond Dale asked.
“Not for now!” Edward Quinn shook his head.
“From what we understand, the Great Blue Star Domain is currently consolidating the star domains and celestial bodies they previously conquered. They won’t make any major moves for at least a month.”
“That’s good!” Raymond Dale nodded.
“What do you all think about going to the Great Blue Star Domain?” Edward Quinn asked everyone.
“Palace Master, there might be people from the Great Blue Star Domain lurking in Akabuchi City. Is it possible to extract some information from them?” Gabriel Walsh, head of the Walsh family, asked.
“It’s difficult!” Edward Quinn shook his head slightly.
“For one thing, it’s hard to find these people. Even if we do find them, it might not be useful.”
“The Great Blue Star Domain is much larger than our Akabuchi Star Domain, with complex forces intertwined. It’s hard for ordinary people to know everything.”
“From what we know, apart from the Domain Lord’s Mansion, four grand cities control the four regions of the Great Blue Star Domain. The highest commanders are called domain kings. The combat strength of these four domain kings is unknown to outsiders.”
“In addition to these four cities, there are many other forces, some of which are comparable to these cities.”
“I understand!” Gabriel Walsh nodded slightly.
“Mr. Billy is young and capable. I believe he is the most suitable person to go to the Great Blue Star Domain!” Raymond Dale spoke again.
“Elder Raymond, what are you thinking? Mr. Billy is only at the mid-stage of Entering Dao Realm. You want him to go to the Great Blue Star Domain?” John Doe frowned.
“John Doe, don’t be so agitated,” Raymond Dale said calmly.
“We are sending someone to gather information about their overall strength, not to engage in conflict. So, the person’s cultivation level is not important.”
“What matters is that this person must be intelligent and courageous enough to complete this task. In this regard, Mr. Billy is more suitable than anyone here.”
“Moreover, Mr. Billy is young and a new face, making it less likely for him to arouse suspicion!”
Celine Quinn, who was not far away, opened her mouth as if she wanted to say something but then changed her mind.
“Mr. Billy is not suitable!” Lonely Shadow interrupted.
“Even if Mr. Billy is intelligent, his cultivation level is too low for now. If something happens, he won’t be able to escape.”
“I believe that the person sent should at least be at Perceiving Dao Realm. Even if something goes wrong, they would still have a chance to retreat safely.”
“While that’s true, we don’t have many Perceiving Dao Realm experts in Akabuchi Star Domain. Who do you think should go?” Raymond Dale asked.
“I believe…” Lonely Shadow began again.
“Lonely Shadow elder, I’ll go!” Billy interrupted her.
Everyone turned to look at him with surprised expressions.
This was no joke; one wrong move could mean no return!
Otherwise, someone would have volunteered already!
“Mr. Billy, you can’t!” John Doe and Lonely Shadow said simultaneously.
“It’s fine! Elder Walker is right; I’m just going to gather information, not engage in conflict. There shouldn’t be any major issues!” Billy smiled faintly.
Agreeing to go to the Great Blue Star Domain had its own reasons!
“Mr. Billy, we know very little about the Great Blue Star Domain. It’s too dangerous for you,” John Doe said.
“Thank you for your concern, but I know what I’m doing!” Billy smiled again.
He then looked at Edward Quinn: “Palace Master, I’ll go to the Great Blue Star Domain. However, I have some matters to attend to and may need ten days before I can leave.”
“No problem!” Edward Quinn nodded.
“If nothing unexpected happens, they shouldn’t make any major moves within a month. So as long as you go within a month, it’s fine.”
“Alright!” Billy nodded.