After a pause, Chen Yue said worriedly:
"Facing a Sun Moon Empire that has unified the entire continent, our continent will find it difficult to withstand a second invasion as we did back then."
"After all, those powerful Titled Douluo from back then are all advanced in years now, and the strongest among them has also suffered grievous injuries."
Even without naming him, Tang Lan and the others knew exactly who Chen Yue meant by the strongest person.
It was Dragon God Douluo Mu En, who had been left with a chronic eye injury after his great battle with Du Bisi of the Body Sect and subsequently announced his retirement.
Without him fighting at the peak of his strength, how could the Eastern Continent possibly face an invasion by the Sun Moon Empire?
Therefore, no Soul Beast on the Eastern Continent wished to see the Sun Moon Empire completely unified.
"What is coming will come. What we need to do is develop our own strength as quickly as possible!"
"Only when that day truly arrives will we be able to protect ourselves."
After raising his cup, tilting back his head, and draining it in one gulp, Tang Lan spoke.
To Tang Lan, no amount of thought could change the situation before them. Strengthening themselves was what truly mattered.
Tang Lan's words won Tang Ya and Chen Yue's approval.
As for little Lingling, she had not heard a word Tang Lan said. She simply kept picking up the delicious dishes on the table.
Yet some things never developed as Tang Lan and the others expected.
The relatively peaceful tavern ceased to be peaceful with the arrival of a group of people.
"Boss, it's time to pay your taxes!"
"I think you know what to do. This time, it is an order