The handsome youth sat coldly in the broad seat of the main cabin. After pondering it over and over, he felt that this failure had come from misjudging one thing: he had overestimated his own strength and underestimated his opponent.
He had thought that without that supreme treasure, those cultivators could not possibly withstand the power of the Frost Continent flying vessels and mystical weapons. Yet he had not expected that, even without that treasure, those cultivators possessed such formidable combat strength. The starlight that had blanketed heaven and earth like rain still filled him with deep dread even now.
If there were a next time, he would have to be far more cautious, or make far more thorough preparations.
But the problem was, the next time...
His fist clenched involuntarily.
After this defeat, the Right Assistant State would surely seize the chance to attack him, while those in Secret Province who had originally supported him would very likely begin to waver.
The more he thought about it, the more agitated he became.
His gaze shifted to the elder seated below, who had remained silent throughout.
He said coldly, "Elder Yuan, what do you think of this defeat?"
Elder Yuan looked up at him and said, "Left Assistant State, this time, our strength was simply inferior to theirs. The Left Assistant State did nothing improper throughout the matter. If my guess is correct, that overpowering divine ability was wielded by Profound Rectifier Zhang Xuanzheng. His capabilities truly exceeded all our expectations. After I return, I will find a way to report this intelligence and seek a means to counter him as soon as possible."
As he spoke, he turned slightly and looked at the handsome youth. "Left Assistant State, before this battle, combat flying vessels and creations had never fought