The Second Elder's words once again made the Elders around him swallow back the words that had reached their lips.
Just moments ago, after hearing the first part of what he had said, everyone had still intended to interject a word or two.
But when they heard him say that the number of strongholds and Decision Makers under their control within the Five-Dimensional Domain was rapidly decreasing—
Everyone immediately felt the pressure, and their moods grew heavy.
The Grand Elder fixed a burning gaze on the Second Elder, then nodded.
"What you said makes perfect sense. We truly cannot allow the matter of the Earth Civilization Alliance to affect our overall plan."
"However, there is one thing I must correct you on, Old Two."
"The Earth Civilization Alliance is not some 'mere Earth Civilization Alliance.' Their threat level is already the highest, whether in This Universe or the Five-Dimensional Domain."
After saying this, the Grand Elder turned around meaningfully and raised his head to look at the enormous Star Territory Map.
He then pointed at it and began explaining to the other Elders.
"At present, the Earth Civilization Alliance controls only two regions in This Universe. The Pisces-Cetus Supercluster Complex is one whole region, while the other lies more than a billion light-years away: the Horologium Supercluster."
"However, this position gives them an advantage. Starting from the Pisces-Cetus Supercluster Complex, with their current combat strength, they can easily project their influence outward by one hundred billion light-years and reach any of our strongholds within that range."
"And once they seize any one of those strongholds, they will use it as a springboard to pose an even greater threat to all of This Universe!"
"That is why I say the Earth Civilization Alliance is our greatest threat in This Universe!"
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