The four patrol fleets sped off in the four directions—up, down, left, and right—and vanished from the Star Sea's range in the blink of an eye.
It was worth noting that the area covered by the massive Blackstone Obelisk happened to be circular.
Therefore, by conducting comprehensive scans and tests in the four cardinal directions, they could accurately determine the limits of the Blackstone Obelisk's coverage. Once that was done, its full coverage area could be easily calculated.
Gaia's main body, situated within dimensional space, said respectfully, "My lord, I will monitor the movements of these four patrol fleets in real time and relay the information back promptly."
"Very good. Now I only need to wait quietly." Art Student nodded in satisfaction.
The remaining patrol fleets could only watch as the four departing fleets gradually disappeared into the vast universe, their hearts filled with disappointment and regret.
Just then, they received detailed information from Gaia, learning the specifics of the mission and why they had not been selected to carry it out.
Unconcealable frustration appeared on every face. Who could have imagined that this order had come personally from the Lord of the Stars, only for such an important and rare opportunity to pass them by?
A profound sense of defeat washed over them like a tide. Yet despite their reluctance, they still chose to obey Gaia's orders, slowly turning their warships around and heading back toward the Star Sea Galaxy.
Time flew by, and before long, quite some time had passed. Art Student sat quietly before the control console as dense streams of data and information continuously flashed and updated across the enormous holographic display before him.
According to the latest readings, the four expeditionary fleets had already traveled a hundred light-years away.
During that time, the four fleets