On a certain planet in the Black Tortoise Starfield, an unknown number of powerful experts were stationed here. The atmosphere was heavy, taut as drawn bows.
Several nearby planets lay at the border between Gui Hong's and Gui Ke's territories. Conflicts never ceased there, and friction frequently arose, with no small number of skirmishes already having taken place.
Judging from the current situation, a full-scale war between the two sides was bound to erupt sooner or later.
This planet had originally been home to prosperous cities inhabited by various mid-tier races. Now, however, they had been replaced by batch after batch of True God and Heavenly God armies.
The entire planet had been divided into two halves: one belonging to Gui Ke's faction, the other to Gui Hong's.
This place was likely to become a battlefield, so many people had already left, lest they be caught in the crossfire.
Within Gui Hong's camp, a Heavenly God stepped out. The nearby early- and mid-stage Heavenly Gods immediately moved aside when they saw him, their attitudes somewhat respectful.
Mu Qing was rather surprised. He had not expected the late-stage Heavenly God he had transformed into to apparently hold quite a high status.
After using the Human Skin Mask Mei Qian had given him to alter his appearance into that Heavenly God's, he had left without lingering. He had not bothered to learn the original owner's identity.
Of course, he did not particularly care. All he needed to do was become the fuse and make the two sides go to war ahead of schedule.
Most importantly, he had to make Gui Ke strike first!
Although Dragon Turtle had told him there were no signs whatsoever of Heavenly Court experts appearing on Gui Ke's side, Mu Qing still decided to hide himself as much