As the talks between the two sides drew to a close, Tuo Ba Tao said:
"Fellow Daoist Liu, I intend to invite our fellow cultivators in the Tribulation Transcendence Realm to a small gathering at Jadeview Palace the morning after tomorrow. Would you be interested in attending?"
Liu Changxu had already been preparing to take his leave of Tuo Ba Tao. After all, the threat of the Black Demon Race had been eliminated, and there was no point in his remaining here.
Upon hearing Tuo Ba Tao's invitation, Liu Changxu's interest was immediately piqued. With a hint of puzzlement on his face, he asked:
"Oh? What important matters will be discussed at this gathering?"
Tuo Ba Tao raised his chin slightly, his expression solemn yet tinged with anticipation, and said slowly:
"The central topic of this gathering will be how we should counter the threats posed by the sea races and the alien races from Outer Space.
"The Black Demon Race's invasion brought an unprecedented catastrophe upon our human race, claiming the lives of billions of our brethren. The devastation was enough to rend one's heart. Had you not intervened in time, Fellow Daoist, our people would likely have suffered an even more horrific slaughter. Thus, discussing ways to counter the sea races and the alien races from Outer Space with our fellow cultivators is truly a matter of utmost urgency.
"In addition, I plan to arrange an exchange of insights into cultivation. If we trace the roots of why the Black Demon Race was able to inflict such a catastrophe upon our people, it comes down to our lack of strength. If we possessed extraordinary abilities like yours, Fellow Daoist Liu, even if we could not completely repel the Black Demon Race, we could surely reduce our people's losses