Jin Zhixing discovered that Origin Xia's recent adjustments were nearing their end, with scarcely any movement left. Yet this was clearly the prelude to the launch of a campaign.
The moment he noticed this, he sent a warning to Zhang Yu without the slightest hesitation.
After hearing his report, Zhang Yu agreed with his judgment. Although Origin Xia might employ strategic concealment, once a large-scale deployment of personnel drew near Celestial Xia, it would inevitably be sensed. There was no way to hide it, so such efforts would be superfluous. Origin Xia was indeed preparing to make its move.
He looked at the timepiece. It was the twenty-third day of the seventh month, Great Xuan Calendar year 406. Nearly half a year had passed since Origin Xia's last attack.
They had spent roughly half a year making adjustments. This offensive would not be simple; the previous two could not compare to it.
After giving Jin Zhixing several instructions and ending the conversation, he left the Dao Palace and headed deeper into the Clear Firmament Ark. Once he met Chief Executive Chen in person, he informed him of the matter.
Chief Executive Chen said gravely, "Celestial Xia has long prepared for their arrival, and the various battle strategies have all been discussed. Whenever Origin Xia comes, we have means to resist them."
Zhang Yu nodded. Everything that needed to be done had been done. What remained was to test Celestial Xia's mettle. Unfortunately, Celestial Xia did not yet possess the ability to threaten Origin Xia's homeland, so this confrontation could only amount to a head-on collision. Only when they could strike at Origin Xia's very gates would it truly count as blows traded both ways.
After discussing the matter with Chief Executive Chen for a few more moments, he returned and