Lin Yi had naturally sensed the Venus Tower Master's protective intent. He stood with lowered eyes, his expression calm, and said nothing more.
In such a setting, silence was the best response.
The Glazed Empress took in everyone's expressions, especially Lin Yi's reaction.
As one of the masters of the Five Towers, she had her own intelligence channels and was well aware of the contributions Lin Yi had made during this mission.
However, since the Venus Tower Master did not intend to mention the matter separately, it was not appropriate for her to bring it up either.
She gave a slight nod and continued from where the Venus Tower Master had left off. "If that is the case, then this operation, led by the White Tiger Captain and assisted by the Azure Dragon Lord, was generally without fault and can be considered a complete success. However, over the past ten thousand years, Cangxue Mang Mountain has launched no fewer than dozens of attacks against Starfall City and its surrounding territories. Each time, they brought great numbers of evil cultivators and Evil Creatures with them, causing endless disaster. What long-term recommendations does the Venus Tower Master have regarding this?"
The Venus Tower Master's voice carried a trace of gravity. "Cangxue Mang Mountain has deep foundations. It is one of the Dark Mist Realm's foremost powers, its inheritance mysterious and its Emperor Evils seemingly inexhaustible. Even Starfall City knows very little about its true foundations."
"In my opinion, if the Flame Emperor can emerge from seclusion and we can persuade several Star Brilliance Envoys, we may be able to deliver a thunderous counterattack against Cangxue Mang Mountain."
"The Flame Emperor's emergence from seclusion has yet to be decided." The Glazed Empress frowned slightly, her tone cool. "A counterattack involves too many parties.