The Glazed Empress chose to return alone to defend Starfall City. She turned into a streak of light and vanished beyond the horizon.
Before long, within the spirit boat fleet deep in the Tidal Spirit Sea, Di Xian stood aboard the Myriad Alliance Ship when ripples spread through the space before him. A black Message Talisman suddenly emerged from the void and landed in his palm.
Di Xian injected Source Qi into it, and the message on the talisman turned into a stream of light that poured into his mind. His previously calm expression instantly darkened, his brows knitting tightly. Clearly, the order he had received was beyond his expectations.
But he did not hesitate for long. He quickly turned and said in a deep voice, "Pass down my order. Everyone, prepare for battle. Head to the front lines at once and support the people of Star Brilliance Tower!"
"Alliance Leader!" A Myriad Emperor Alliance Elder in gray robes hurried forward, hesitation on his face. "The main cities of the Source Realm have always governed themselves and answered to no one else. The crisis in Starfall City is originally their internal affair. If we intervene rashly, will it not arouse the suspicions of the other main cities? Moreover, this goes against the Myriad Emperor Alliance's old rule of 'not meddling in conflicts between main cities'!"
"No more words!" Di Xian waved a hand, cutting him off. His frown deepened, and his tone carried unquestionable authority. "There is an order from above. We must protect the Heavenly Palace Secret Realm Entrance at all costs. Besides, the Heavenly Palace Secret Realm does not belong solely to Starfall City."
"Above..." The gray-robed elder's heart jolted, and his pupils shrank.
For someone capable of directly commanding Alliance Leader Di Xian, a peak late Emperor