Chapter 1079: Watercloud (II)
The two guardians of Battle Heaven were part of the conversation. After prolonged silence, the old turtle suddenly said, “Battle Heaven... can extract some energy from the world if you have need... We can help you delay the second awakening.
“You don’t necessarily have to march on the other main cities...” The old turtle looked at Li Hao.
The young man didn’t make a sound.
“It’s not just the issue of the second awakening!” Gan Wuliang had no choice but to refute. “It’s that the ancient cities are an unstable factor. The commander has repeatedly extended an olive branch—signing a simple agreement with the other ancient cities is the most lenient he can be!
“All of you know as well as I do that the ancient Human King was unrivaled when it came to being domineering. If he was present, our opponents would’ve been eradicated a long time ago!
“Those of New Martial are taking advantage of the commander’s kindness. He has given them incredibly favorable terms such as a promise to help open the Star Gate, his word to never invade the other party, and requesting no troops from our new allies—just armor... We even pay them in mysterious power stones for the equipment!
“They are unwilling to agree to even these terms! Seniors, you might think it inconsequential since you are of New Martial. But as a Silver Moon denizen and part of the Skystar Commander Office with ambitions to unify the world, does such a response really put us at ease?”
Was it simply a matter of absorbing energy from the surroundings?
No!
The key was that these ancient cities still refused to express their stance under such circumstances. That in itself was an indication of their attitude. By this point, a lack of partnership meant that the two sides were enemies!
Perhaps they were so self-assured that they felt there was no need to compromise with Li Hao since the second awakening was at hand. Or perhaps New Martial powerhouses didn’t think much of the request to declare their intent. Li Hao was just a junior, but to those of the Skystar Commander Office, this was a demonstration of strong enmity.