In the Heavenly Demon Star Domain, on the Star Alliance's frontier battlefield, in the void between star systems.
Gao Yuan Star Lord withdrew the Death Star System he had spread around them, transforming it back into a Star Chart spirit treasure. It was plain to see, however, that the star systems within were no longer intact. Several cracks had even appeared across the star chart, and its power had greatly diminished.
Clearly, the enemy had just detonated and destroyed some of the stars within the Death Star System to kill their foes. The attack had damaged the Star Chart spirit treasure, and it would likely be difficult to fully repair afterward.
"Junior Liang Ji, I'm truly sorry."
After putting away the Star Chart spirit treasure, Gao Yuan Star Lord immediately apologized to Liang Ji. "Protecting you was my responsibility. Because of me, you had to use up Kunlun Star Palace's protection."
"Once this operation is over, I'll find you an equivalent treasure to make up for your loss."
The golden projection of the Deification List surrounding Liang Ji had already faded. He regretted having to use up Kunlun Star Palace's protection, but upon hearing Gao Yuan's words, he immediately replied,
"You're too kind, senior. I owe it to you that you escorted me all this way. Thanks to that, I was able to complete the mission assigned by the Frontline Command and receive its reward."
"You've done me a great favor, senior!"
"As for the enemy's ambush and attack, neither of us could have foreseen them. I saw clearly that you did everything you could in the battle."
"The use of Kunlun Star Palace's protection was simply a necessary cost of completing my mission for the frontline battlefield command and earning its reward."
"This isn't your fault, senior, and you