Chapter 377

Many nodded slightly, their expressions solemn.

Indeed, this was the case.

Compared to the straightforward task of gathering intelligence about an indigenous civilization, particularly when even the Emperor himself possessed an almost cheat-like "Coordinate Locking" ability, Trial Civilizations—especially powerful ones—were admittedly much thornier adversaries.

The two were hardly comparable in difficulty.

Because you simply had no way of knowing what kind of equipment, talent, abilities, or even foundational strength the other civilization possessed.

Not being able to predict their methods meant you couldn't be sure you'd be able to withstand them.

Of course, the reverse was also true.

The enemy too had to be extremely cautious, otherwise, they wouldn't have initiated on the intelligence front.