A fierce gaze bore down on the three of them, and crushing pressure swept over them.
It seemed intent on simply brushing these three strange Calamities aside.
A glimmer flashed in Ye Buyu's eyes, and she spoke first. "Lady Weier means that we shouldn't let ourselves be used as weapons. The three major Calamity factions have bad intentions. They want to force the Rift to attack the Primordial Beginning Tower and create an opportunity for themselves to swoop in and reap the benefits.
"Attacking the Primordial Beginning Tower would only establish our authority and intimidate the other Calamity factions on the surface. In reality, we would be walking into a trap prepared by the various factions.
"Those Calamities are just watching from the sidelines. All their actions are meant to make the Rift choose to target the Primordial Beginning Tower, or at least test its strength.
"If the Rift wins, they can take advantage of everyone's heavy losses to come and claim a share. If the Rift loses... well, if the Rift and the Primordial Beginning Tower both suffer heavy losses, they'll be even happier.
"No matter how you look at it, we shouldn't handle this conflict head-on."
Of course, we want to see that happen even less.
So listen to me con you... no, listen to my analysis. The drawbacks definitely outweigh the benefits!
Wan Lan glanced at Ye Buyu. You really can spout anything, huh? Aren't you afraid Weier will charge out of that room and slap us to death?
Although the analysis was correct, would these Calamities really listen?
The door behind the three of them opened a crack with a dull sound.
"She's right. That's exactly what I meant."
Wan Lan and Lou Guanshan glanced sideways at the gap in the door. *Do you know who