"The envoys claimed to be bearing congratulatory gifts and had come specifically to pay a visit to the War Alliance!"
"But judging by the posture of their Star Shuttles and their energy fluctuations, their guard is airtight. They have come with ill intent!"
The War Alliance captain of guards' words shattered the atmosphere in the hall at once.
Zhan Jiuxiao spun around sharply, his voice suddenly sinking like gold and iron plunging into a Cold Pool. His gaze turned as cold and hard as Space Fragments.
"They call it a visit, but they are really here to probe our strength!"
"The Ancestral Land has been sealed, and the War Alliance's core territory has been placed under martial lockdown. Those fellows cannot possibly have failed to sense something this major."
"They caught the scent and came to confirm what exactly happened to the War Alliance. If some great upheaval truly occurred within the War Alliance, they would immediately join hands and carve the War Alliance up between them."
His brows were drawn tight, and beneath his steady exterior, killing intent surged almost beyond restraint.
"The nine hegemonic forces have arrived together. What a grand show of force."
Space around Zhan Jiuxiao trembled faintly, his pressure like an invisible hand choking the very air around him.
He whirled around, his blade-sharp gaze sweeping across everyone present.
"Uncle Zhan."
At that moment, Jiang Shu was the first to see through Zhan Jiuxiao's intentions. The War Alliance's attitude toward him had far exceeded his expectations.
At a time like this, he naturally had to step forward as well.
He took one step forward. His voice was not loud, yet it rang with absolute certainty, breaking the increasingly stifling atmosphere.
His gaze passed over Yu Sha and the others, who had only recently awakened and