Power Bull, the Red Carp, and the Sturgeon Crocodiles watched the approaching group of fellow Large Gods in the distance, their expressions growing graver.
The Sturgeon Crocodile still disagreed with Power Bull's explanation. "Even if they want to place a bet, why do they need to invade our Eighth Domain? They can't possibly enter the Safe Zone! The Succession Envoy would execute them outright for that!"
Power Bull said, "They can't enter the Safe Zone, but they can trap everyone inside it! As long as the people of the Eighth Domain can't leave the Safe Zone to obtain resources, they won't be able to improve. The people inside will have no choice but to wait for the invaders to return and conquer them!"
One Red Carp said, "Is that really their plan? I feel like their objective can't be that simple, considering they have to fight us under the Boundary Domain's suppression."
Another Red Carp said, "I have the same doubts. Even if they fight, they might not beat us. Even if they beat us, they might not get into the Eighth Domain. Even if they get in, they might not hold it. So I really don't understand why they want to start a war."
"It definitely isn't that simple, but we have no choice except to meet them in battle." Power Bull snorted foul air from both nostrils, rose to his feet, and readied himself for combat.
"At the card table, you decide who wins. Away from it, you decide who lives. Both sides are gamblers. It all comes down to who's more ruthless."
Hearing that, the Sturgeon Crocodiles and Red Carp gritted their teeth and prepared for battle as well.
Power Bull watched the approaching Large Gods and said, "I absolutely won't retreat in this fight. I might