"No!"
Just as expected.
When Jiang Fan proposed this idea, it met with fierce opposition from several frontier guardians, led by Chi Ling.
Chi Ling's voice was decisive.
"Junior Brother, the Grand Marshal's situation is truly regrettable!"
"But you're now the Defense Director-General of the Star Domain Frontier. Although the defense line is stable for now, who knows what unforeseen changes might occur?"
"What if another large-scale Star Beast Tide invasion like the one at the Jade Bug Nest erupts while you're away? Who will take charge of the overall situation then?"
After Chi Ling finished speaking, the other frontier guardians chimed in one after another.
"Exactly!"
"Director-General Jiang, the Grand Marshal's condition is unknown. Naturally, our hearts ache with grief, and we wish we could rush over to rescue him immediately!"
"But Deep Space is perilous and unpredictable. What if you..."
"Then what will happen to our Star Domain Frontier? What will happen to our Qiyuan Star Domain?"
"..."
Faced with everyone's flood of earnest pleas, Jiang Fan's expression remained calm.
"I completely understand everyone's concerns!"
"But the Grand Marshal is trapped in a desperate situation, with his life or death unknown!"
"The message he sent at the end... was filled with despair..."
"If I hadn't heard it, that would be one thing. But those intermittent Mental Imprints still linger in my ears, like cold thorns piercing my heart..."
"How could I simply stand by and do nothing?"
"As for the danger..."
Jiang Fan slowly rose to his feet.
'Whoosh!'
He made no movement, nor did any earth-shaking aura erupt.
Yet an indescribable pressure suddenly spread through the room.
It was not violent, but it was as profound as the starry sky.
Everyone present, including Chi Ling, felt their hearts contract uncontrollably, and even breathing became difficult.
"This..."
Chi