"...It's all my fault. If I hadn't gone to the East Continent and had stayed by my sister's side, perhaps..."
Leng Yulai lightly bit her red lip, her beautiful eyes filled with self-reproach and dejection.
Leng Yaozhu slowly shook her head, her tone carrying a trace of comfort.
"Silly sister, even if you had been there, the outcome wouldn't have changed. Before you went to the East Continent, you were only Rank 98. What could you have changed against two quasi-gods?"
"You might even have been dragged into it as well. But now, you've surpassed me and stepped into that realm. That is still something worth celebrating."
At that moment, Ha Luosa, who had been standing quietly to the side, stepped forward as well, his expression filled with sincere apology.
"Your Excellency, most of Death Contract's strength was also held back at the time by the upheaval in the East Continent and the many powerful figures spawned by the Green Skull Organization. We failed to provide timely aid and protect your friend. This was a grave dereliction of duty on our part."
"Your Excellency granted Douluo Star the chance for a leap in life, yet we failed to fulfill our corresponding responsibility. We are truly ashamed."
Lu Jun waved his hand, indicating that there was no need to mention the matter again. His gaze swept over Leng Yaozhu as he asked, "Did the forces led by Titan and his family not lend you a hand?"
"They were stopped by the Federation authorities..." Leng Yaozhu sighed. "The Federation also seems happy to see Spirit Pagoda embroiled in internal conflict, using it to weaken every faction."
"The Titan Family can barely protect itself now. They are unable to provide us with any substantial support."
"Otherwise, if our Leng Family could join forces