Once they confirmed that the four Evil Venerables of the Dark Mist Realm had grown wary and abandoned their plan to invade through this spatial node, the tension gripping the peak Emperor Realm experts of the Source Realm finally eased.
They had set an ambush in advance, but a battle between peak Emperor Realm experts was best avoided if possible.
The Southern Nether Great Emperor relaxed and smiled at the Flame Emperor and Yan Guinan. "The crisis at Nether Bone City's border was resolved thanks to the two of you coming to our aid. Nether Bone City owes Starfall City for this."
The Flame Emperor chuckled and waved a hand. "You're too kind, Southern Nether Great Emperor. Resisting the evil scourge is everyone's responsibility in the Source Realm. As for the favor, you'd do better to count it as one owed to the two of us personally."
"Haha, very well. I understand..."
The peak Emperor Realm experts of Nether Bone City exchanged knowing smiles. They all understood what he meant.
Great Emperor Qin Tian's smile faded. His expression turned grave. "Cangxue Mang Mountain's invasion this time was no ordinary harassment. Though the crisis at Nether Bone City's node has subsided for now, the Source Realm is vast and has countless cross-realm passages. The other defensive lines may not be secure. If Starfall City faces danger in the future, send word directly. Nether Bone City will come whenever you call."
As the head of Nether Bone City's council, Great Emperor Qin Tian's promise carried considerable weight.
The Flame Emperor nodded with a smile.
He had offered to help today precisely to make allies and build connections with peak Emperor Realm experts.
When the Ancestor of the Five Directions Dao had brought Bliss into Starfall City, the Flame Emperor had lacked reliable