The Emperor and Ashes realized almost at the same moment that the power behind the other must have a way to locate Li Qing. They would be each other's greatest rivals.
But Ashes was clearly only half as strong. His chances of success were the lowest.
Countless thoughts flashed through Ashes' mind.
No. I have to seize the treasure in Li Qing's hands.
At the very least, I can't let the Emperor have it. I need to join forces with the Eight Great Rulers.
I'll secretly give them the coordinates. In the worst case, the treasure falls into their hands. That's still better than letting the Emperor take it.
With that thought, Ashes reached out to the Eight Great Rulers with his will.
"You want to kill Li Qing, but right now, you can't."
"You'll only have a chance once the twenty-first breath arrives."
"The wills of the Final Logic and the Root of the Indescribable have descended."
"They're taking hold of the logic and the power of The Indescribable left behind in the Infinite Universe Fragments."
"They can use them to locate Li Qing anywhere in the universe after he leaves High-Dimensional Spacetime, but they'll have only one chance."
"And that chance will come on the twenty-first breath."
"When it does, I'll give you the coordinates."
"You can join the encirclement then."
"But act normally. Don't let Li Qing or the Emperor, the Final Logic's pawn, notice."
"Even if they find out, it won't help. With only one breath, Li Qing won't be able to prepare in advance."
"Still, keep it from him if you can."
"Will you join the battle on the twenty-first breath?"
The Eight Great Rulers looked startled the instant they received the message.
They immediately realized that the Root of the Indescribable and the Final