"War assessments are indeed necessary,"

Duke pondered for a moment before slowly speaking.

"Since we are mobilizing the empire's forces, we must include not just the Demonwing Empire, the Giant Elephant Demon race, and the Sablecliff region, but also the various internal factions within the empire in the assessment."

"Once the war begins, these factions will not remain idle."

If the mission was merely to subdue the Crossbridge Empire,

there would be no need for complex arrangements. A legion with enough power would easily crush them.

However, the enemies of Dawonru Empire are far more than just one!

Mobilizing the full strength of the empire for war requires careful consideration of the bigger picture, or else the consequences may be disastrous.

At this point, Duke suddenly added, "Besides these, we also need to pay attention to the Dark Corruption Temple!"

Maurice and the others were puzzled when they heard the mention of the Dark Corruption Temple.

Stellan asked, "Mentor, why do you say that?"

Duke furrowed his brows and spoke in a low voice,

"The origins of this faction are unknown, and the supporters behind it have yet to be uncovered."

"They are plotting in the shadows, quietly amassing power, and their movements are extremely secretive."

"They absorb residual souls and death energy to enhance their strength, using these souls to cultivate a large number of followers and even dark entities, stealing the empire's faith energy."

"I suspect this faction is being manipulated from behind by Sablecliff."

Sablecliff?

Maurice's mind trembled upon hearing this.

He had had close dealings with the Dark Corruption Temple, and if this turned out to be true, he would not only lose his position but could also face severe punishment.

Stellan interjected,

"This matter will be investigated separately. Right now, the urgent issue is dealing with the Crossbridge Empire problem!"

"Since we are mobilizing the empire's forces, we must deal with them decisively!"

Barton nodded.

"Stalemates in war will definitely hinder the empire and provide opportunities for other factions to take advantage."

"I plan to personally go to Sapphire Dominion to assess the situation and try to meet that Emperor Aurek of the Eura continent."

Barton had to admit that Aurek was a mysterious figure, a rarity that piqued his curiosity.

The mystery surrounding Aurek was so profound!

If he did not understand him better, this war could take unexpected turns.

"Lord Barton, wouldn't it be too risky to go directly there?"

Sherman frowned deeply.

After all, Firmament Sage was slain by Aurek with a single sword!

Once Barton entered that territory, escaping could become extremely difficult.

"Don't worry about me!"

Barton laughed loudly, "If I dare go, I certainly have a way to escape!"

"This..."

Stellan and Sherman realized they couldn't stop him and turned to Duke.

But Duke had no intention of stopping him, simply saying lightly, "I will stay here and manage things."

He knew enough about Barton's methods; without special abilities, no one could keep him in place.

Barton nodded and then stepped into the void.

...

Meanwhile,

Fiona of the Noble Council of the Clouds also arrived in Sapphire Dominion.

Along the way, she witnessed countless Crossbridge Empire legion formations.

The more she observed, the more shocked she became.

Divine Cleric, Grand Divine Cleric, High God...

The visual impact was far more oppressive than any rumors.

Rather than feeling fear, a sense of anticipation arose in her eyes.

At the border of Sapphire Dominion,

Suggwoth, Lucio, Philip, Harry, and others were discussing the potential strategies Dawonru Empire might employ to sanction the Crossbridge army.

Everyone knew that if Dawonru Empire mobilized its full strength, it would be a deadly threat to the Crossbridge army!

If the other side had enough True Gods, God Kings, or even stronger beings, they could easily defeat the forty thousand God General-level troops.

If Crossbridge Empire was to establish a foothold here, they would inevitably clash with Dawonru Empire and face their most ferocious counterattacks!

The situation was undeniably difficult.

Lucio thought for a long time before speaking up.

"Our expeditionary battlefield is separated by a realm from the Eura continent."

"To relieve some of the pressure, we need the enemies of Dawonru Empire to help balance the situation."

"How confident are you?"

Suggwoth asked, clearly understanding what Lucio was proposing.

"About eighty percent."

Lucio replied, "Please leave this matter to me!"

Philip's fingers swirled with faint starlight as he spoke slowly.

"I performed a star divination for this empire's expedition, and the stars show that dragons will clash on the barren plains, bones will pave the path, and all rivers will eventually return to the sea, with Starlight gathering into a river..."

"In short, the star divination reveals that the journey of the empire's rise is fraught with danger, but there is still a glimmer of light."

He looked at Suggwoth, his voice low and determined.

"This suggests that our current situation is not an absolute dead end."

"That glimmer is the potential variable that has not been locked down."

"Right now, what we need most is not an immediate showdown, but time."

"Time to restore the flow of the waters and reconnect the stars."

"Therefore, the strategy now is to delay and maneuver, pushing the final confrontation as far back as possible."

After a pause, he continued.

"As long as we have enough time, once I reach True God rank, I am willing to offer my life to cast a curse that can kill a Sage King rank, and I can erase thirty percent of Dawonru Empire's national power."

A curse to kill a Sage King rank?

Zach's gaze fixed on Philip.

To cast a curse on a Sage King rank with the power of a God General?

Leaving aside the cost, the very idea of crossing over God King rank to target Sage King rank was beyond reason.

He even claimed to be able to erase thirty percent of Dawonru Empire's fortune!?

Such words were simply unbelievable!

What kind of person had Crossbridge Empire recruited?

Suggwoth spoke in a deep voice, "Lord Philip, you've already made great sacrifices in calculating the empire's fortunes and weaving its future. There's no need for you to sacrifice your life."

"While Dawonru Empire is powerful, the empire also has the means to counter them."

Lucio and Philip might not have high ranks yet, but they had been instrumental in forecasting the empire's future, warning of countless threats.

Their contributions were no less than any general on the frontlines!

Whether or not Philip could reach True God rank, the emperor would never allow him to sacrifice his life to curse a Sage King rank.

Even if, to everyone else, it seemed like a worthy sacrifice!

Lucio looked at Philip, and their gazes met.

The reason they had sworn allegiance to the empire was not only to help solve the crisis on the Eura continent but also to assist the empire in ascending to a Divine Empire.

From the moment they took this path, they had already prepared for the worst.

Throughout history, those who dared to peer into fate were ultimately deceived by it!

"Given my talent, it will still take a long time to reach True God rank. There's no need for the general to make any conclusions just yet."

"But if the empire truly falls into an absolute crisis, I will still gamble."

Philip smiled calmly, knowing full well that he had the ability to do so.

After all, how could he speak so confidently in front of Aurek, claiming that he could help the empire ascend to a Divine Empire?

"Dawonru's military department is already preparing battle plans, and I want to personally go to the Demonwing Empire."

"But I will need the general's assistance in this matter."

Lucio also spoke to Suggwoth.

Suggwoth nodded in agreement.

At this moment, a Void Warlock entered the meeting.

"General! Someone outside requests an audience."

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