"Of course we're not afraid. I feel that together, even if a Respect-level dignitary arrives, as long as they're not a high-rank venerable, we all have the chance to win!"
All the learners suddenly became confident in their own strength.
Being together, they could erupt with power to match a dignitary, something that in past times, no one would have dared to believe.
Time flew by, and this secret cultivation and transformative skills team, apart from the highest commanders and the Giant Mosquito hiding in subspace observing their journey, no one else knew what they were up to.
And five days later, this increasingly familiar joint team finally got their chance.
"Intelligence reports that 3 billion kilometers away from us, an enemy squad is encroaching on our border. This might be a precursor to a large-scale attack, but this squad isn't strong. After consideration, the higher-ups are ready to send us to confront them. Are you prepared?"
"Ready!"
