Turning the Tide

Fearing exposure, she had left in haste without completing the purchase.

Even now, she still didn't know how strong that cultivator was or whether they had noticed her presence.

"I don't know. These cultivators have extraordinary abilities and often sense trouble before it arrives. The Empire does not dare to provoke them," Major General Rafiq said.

"They must have tried, realized they couldn't win, and eventually gave up."

A ruler would never allow another power to thrive under their reign without trying to control it.

Major General Rafiq merely smiled without answering.

"How far are we from Planet Veloxia now? Are we certain that the battlefield will be there?" Amalia asked.