Chapter 1061
Perhaps in the future travel between the upper and lower realms would be more manageable while still keeping the lower realms safe, but for the moment they were quite limited. That meant as much as they might like to focus on companionship, they also had to cover serious matters. They once again returned to such topics, as it was much more comfortable without time lag and the worries of potential interception.
They spoke in general of the threat of the great factions in the upper realms, but eventually the topic came back to the Citadel of Exalted Light in particular. The Scarlet Alliance had no doubt that they would be trouble into the future, even if everything else went well and the other sects ignored them.
Timothy spoke first. “Our assault on Zaur’s anchor was more successful than we truly hoped it would be… but there is no chance we will find the area so lightly defended in the next centuries. Thus, even if we catch Zaur away from there it will be difficult to threaten him.”
“It is not a matter we expect you can aid us with directly,” Catarina said. “But guidance would be appreciated.”
The Great Queen had her own style, and she signed some questions. “How durable is the material itself? It is chewable? Does energy extend outside of the Citadel?”
“Unfortunately,” Catarina said. “They will likely be on guard against void ants, considering your appearance during the end of the cycle. As for the material itself, it is unlikely most void ants would be able to damage it. Though it always had energy defenses. The question is, do you believe your void ants could withstand the energy of a Domination cultivator?”
The Great Queen pondered for a time. “Myself, certainly. And a few others. But not nearly enough to expect we can cause any serious damage on our own.”
Gabriela, who was bonded to The Wayfarer, added her own suggestion. “Is there some way to negate the energy of an anchor such that conventional explosives could damage it?”
“Unlikely,” Catarina said. “Koralo’s experience told us much. It isn’t simply a structure powered by gathered energy. It is, in essence, part of the Domination cultivator. That active control would require setting up a formation around it… and if we have unrestricted control of the area for such a long time that we can study it and determine exactly what would be required, then we could just destroy it in a more straightforward fashion.”