Galaxy City, Tianli Sect's main hall.
Council Hall.
Qingshui, Yunhe, Han Li, Zhen Yue, and the masters of the five peaks had gathered together. Each held an information tablet and browsed its contents, their expressions varied.
After seeing that everyone had finished reading, Yunhe was the first to speak. "What do you all think about the three sects meeting with the Mechanical Empire?"
Qingshui set down his information tablet. "Based on a comprehensive analysis of the intelligence, the three sects likely want to purchase the Mechanical Empire's defensive systems. We were able to hold out through Red Rock Continent's beast tide largely because of our dual-layer defensive system. The three sects saw the benefits, so naturally they were tempted."
Han Li's brows furrowed slightly. "That is not good news. If they reach a partnership with the Mechanical Empire, it will be extremely detrimental to us."
Thick Earth slapped the table. "Then we can't let them reach an agreement!"
Fire Refining said blandly, "How do we stop them? Break them apart? Even if we stop this meeting, can't they communicate in secret?"
"Did I say we had to break them apart?" Thick Earth glared. "Do you really think all I know is how to fight?"
"Isn't that so?" Fire Refining's tone remained calm.
"Fire Refining, are you looking to have a spar?"
"Enough!" Yunhe hurriedly intervened. "Talk business!"
Thick Earth snorted and swept his gaze over the crowd. Then, a faint smile suddenly appeared on his face. "Don't forget, we can produce those things too—and we're no worse than the Mechanical Empire. If the three sects want to buy, whose goods will they buy?"
Everyone froze. Duan Feng suddenly slapped the table. "That's right! How did I not think of that?"
Fire Refining also looked at Thick Earth, surprise flashing through