Bibi Dong's voice was low and grave:
"Those steel giant ships, that Soul Guidance Technology we've never seen before, and their completely different way of doing things—all of it confirms this.
Their foundations are so deep that they're probably no weaker than the Two Great Empires. In some respects... even Spirit Hall has to be wary of them."
At that, Hu Liena's expression changed.
A powerful enemy from another continent?
That was completely beyond her understanding.
"Th-then wouldn't their team be outrageously strong?"
Hu Liena asked worriedly:
"What if they send a group of powerful fighters like the one who captured Duke Nether..."
"That's not something you need to worry about too much."
Bibi Dong shook her head, the faintest curve appearing at the corner of her mouth. She seemed to be reassuring Hu Liena, though perhaps she was also reassuring herself:
"Though they have deep foundations and many powerful fighters, they've crossed the sea to get here. They're 'crossing river dragons.'"
"According to our spies, they didn't bring many people this time. At most, they have a few thousand."
(Not quite.)
Bibi Dong paused, then continued her analysis:
"Besides, the All-Continent Advanced Soul Master Academy Elite Tournament has strict age restrictions based on bone age. All competitors must be under twenty-five."
"Though the Great Ming Empire has plenty of advanced Soul Masters, and a Titled Douluo with a Hundred Thousand Year Soul Ring is certainly terrifying, those are old monsters who've cultivated for many years."
A glint of wisdom flashed in Bibi Dong's eyes:
"To find young geniuses among a few thousand members of the Expeditionary Force who are under twenty-five and strong enough to stand against your 'Golden Generation' won't be easy."
"Even if they poured all their resources into training them, I doubt more than a few