At Octopus Lady's words, the smile on Rimewind King's face froze on the spot, just like Longevity Heaven's movement as he was about to turn away.
What was this shrew trying to do!?
"Octopus, don't do anything rash..."
Rimewind King quietly sent a mental transmission, trying to stop the situation from worsening.
But he did not receive the response he wanted.
Octopus Lady had directly blocked his transmission!
Longevity Heaven's expression darkened and shifted for a moment before he spoke coldly.
"Something came up with Vulcanus, Lord of Forging. He cannot attend the conference for the time being."
"Afterward, I will send someone to relay the meeting's contents to him. Does Octopus Lady have any other questions?"
"Oh—so that's how it is." Octopus deliberately drew out her voice, an enlightened look appearing on her face.
"I was thinking that if the ruler of Scorching Domain, one of the universe's four largest star domains, didn't attend and you simply announced the start of the meeting, it might cause misunderstandings and conflicts."
"But since he'll be notified separately afterward, then it's no issue."
"Ruler of Hub Star Domain, just consider me a busybody. Don't take it to heart."
The muscles in Longevity Heaven's face twitched, and the frustration in his heart grew even more stifling.
But with so many eyes gathered on him, it was inconvenient for him to say anything more.
He could only pretend that nothing had happened while viciously marking down this troublemaking fat old octopus mother in his heart!
Meanwhile, Octopus Lady Matilda was quite pleased with herself, having finally vented a little of her anger.
After all, before she possessed the authority of "justice" and truly became one of God's Favored, Haizhuobolia had endured extensive bullying and suppression from the Eternal Star Clan.
Now that she had