The grand hall fell silent as everyone tried to process the severity of Aksai's words.
However, Aksai wasn't done.
"Before anyone asks—no. There's no way to avoid this crisis. At least not while remaining on Emerald Cove. But look at the bright side—we will not be the only ones affected by the chaos.
"In fact, the mainland is already a mess because of the imperial invasion. We at least have some time to prepare. Isn't that a good thing?"
Aksai said this with a mild smile, but there was no joy in it.
Nobody could tell whether he was being serious or grimly sarcastic.
Ruan, who stood among the Seven Stars, remained silent for a second or two.
He was still in the initial stage of the Foundation Establishment realm, having made no progress for many years because of his peculiar condition. Despite being a cultivator, his appearance had continued to age over the years, and he now looked like an old man in his early sixties.
