Victory Without a Fight

Tamu Planet Royal Palace, Central Hall.

Yu Tu and Lu Mi slowly entered under Xu Kuang's lead.

The moment their boots crossed the palace threshold, the doors slammed shut with a bang.

Outside the hall came the clash of armor and synchronized footsteps.

They closed in from afar, surrounding the place in an instant.

Inside the hall, rows of well-equipped Imperial Army soldiers stood on either side, their energy weapons all aimed at Yu Tu and Lu Mi.

The white-haired Otto forced himself to sit upright on the throne above. The loss of his only son, Simutan, had drained much of his spirit, but his long years in power still gave him an intimidating presence.

The moment Xu Kuang reached his side, Otto spoke in a deep voice.

"Commander Bai, I thought the Ninth Army would be Tamu Planet's lifelong partner.

"Commander Bai, your actions today have deeply disappointed me. Have the Ninth Army turn back immediately, and I will overlook today's recklessness. We can still continue our cooperation."

A faint killing intent seeped from the Imperial Army soldiers on both sides.

If there had been fine wine and dishes laid out in the hall, this would have been a textbook Hongmen Banquet.

Yu Tu paid it no mind.

Lu Mi raised his hand, and the Dark Whip suddenly lashed out. The abrupt movement put every Imperial Army soldier on alert, while Xu Kuang hurriedly stepped in front of Otto.

Then, amid the tense atmosphere, the Dark Whip curled around a chair in the distance and gently placed it behind Yu Tu.

Lu Mi raised a hand and dusted off the seat. "Brother, sit."

Yu Tu sat down elegantly, while Lu Mi stood at his side.

Everyone: "..."

Otto's mouth twitched. "Commander Bai, what do you say?"

A mask concealed