The Tide of Events

After they had reached a preliminary consensus and resolved to act, Lin Hao wasted no time. He immediately sent word to summon Duan Tian and Qiu Ya, who were stationed at Sword Sect, along with Yun Qingtian and King Ba Wu from Azure Firmament Academy, to Tian Shu City. At the same time, he ordered Sword Sect and the academy to secretly select elite disciples who were loyal, reliable, exceptionally talented, and willing to undertake long-term guard duty on Blue Star. They would receive intensive training and ideological instruction in preparation for their future deployment.

Next, he convened a second, smaller meeting of senior leaders. The only attendees were Bai Li Jing Hong, Nangong Liuli, Beiming Xue, Ye Guichen, Su Qingyin, and the newly arrived Duan Tian and Yun Qingtian.

This time, Lin Hao raised an even weightier, more strategic issue—balancing the strength of the Five Domains, with particular emphasis on bolstering the Eastern Domain.

"After this battle, I'm sure you all see that the Outer Realm Sky Demons can slip in anywhere and excel at finding weaknesses to exploit." Lin Hao pointed to the Eastern Domain on the star map. "The Eastern Domain has been struck twice and badly weakened. Its upper echelons have suffered a serious gap in strength. If the Demon Emperor chooses another point of entry, the Eastern Domain will bear the brunt. If it falls, the heartland of the Central Domain will be exposed, the Western Domain will be in danger, and both the Northern and Southern Domains will face even greater pressure. When the lips are gone, the teeth grow cold."

Ye Guichen nodded silently, his face clouded with shame and worry. Duan Tian and Yun Qingtian looked equally solemn.

Nangong Liuli's eyes glimmered as she gave a soft laugh. "Your Majesty speaks wisely.