Song Chi's expression turned solemn as his gaze swept across the clan members present. He said in a deep voice:
"That's right. Divine Xia Jiuli is now at the critical stage of its attempt to advance to Tier 10, and all factions across the Chaos Divine Continent are stirring restlessly. The pressure facing Human Emperor City is growing by the day."
"Regardless of whether Divine Xia Jiuli ultimately succeeds or fails, before Emperor Jiang reappears, Kindling Civilization will continue to face the hostility of all alien races. It is only a matter of time before Human Emperor City begins a life-and-death defensive war."
"And it will not be limited to Human Emperor City. The Bottomless Abyss front, the Star Sea Insectoid Race front—these civilization fronts ranked among the fiercest will most likely erupt into massive unrest as well. Under such circumstances, we must race against time to strengthen our combat power."
Hearing this, Song Wujiang nodded slightly, a trace of worry flashing through his eyes.
"Since you've put it that way, Chi, the situation must be dire indeed."
"The clan will do everything in its power to accelerate the assembly process. But a century is still too short, and whether it can be completed in the end remains uncertain. Still, I will personally oversee all subsequent repair work on the Truth Mechanical Battle Star and mobilize every resource the clan possesses to see it through."
Song Chi nodded gently.
"Then I'll leave this matter to you, Ancestor."
Having finished discussing that matter, Song Wujiang abruptly changed the subject.
"Chi, how were your gains in Human Emperor City this time? How is the matter of the Chaos Mirror Stone progressing?"
The corners of Song Chi's lips rose slightly as he briefly recounted everything that had happened in Human Emperor City, finally