Chapter 1398: Chapter 466: Plotting Against Each Other (6k)_3

Even though there are still many ships belonging to Saien within the fleet, none dared to make a sound, quietly awaiting orders.

What differentiates these technology-side warships is that the mainstay of the fleet is actually a group of ships leaning towards the magic side, resembling tops.

The tapered hulls, with deep purple paint, announce their allegiance to all.

Originally, this paint design would absolutely thrill the Gemini Civilization, but now it only makes them alert and resentful.

"Bah! *Gemini’s profanity*, Lord Fan Mao just followed through the teleportation gate, how unlucky!"

"Exactly, I say, might he not be planning to do something to Lord Fan Mao...

Look, the fleet hasn’t moved, but it immediately passed through the teleportation gate after Lord Fan Mao came over, and stopped here afterward..."

"Oh no, it really seems possible..."

For Gemini, as a realm of royal power, loyalty to the emperor has always been paramount.

Facing a traitor, regardless of past contributions, at this moment in the eyes of these troops stationed at the Star Gate, it’s all reset to zero, even resorting to conspiracy theories.

Though they know, given their status, these could only be private speculations to vent their dissatisfaction.

If asked to act, even if they did, nothing would change.

However, little do they know that this time they’ve guessed right.

"According to the news from that side, she has already gone to her own Star Region, what should we do now?"

In the flagship of the fleet, the Martial Cultivation Association President stood by the edge of the command room’s porthole, his gaze directed at the pitch-black starry sky towards the direction Bai Yi had just warped away.

As an insider, even with a guilty status, he still had access to general information about the exploration team’s itinerary. 𝘧𝓇ℯ𝑒𝓌𝑒𝑏𝓃𝘰𝘷𝘦𝘭.𝒸ℴ𝓂

"Now I can’t directly approach her, the only one with this opportunity is you.

Gemini has sent you as mobile power to provide emergency support everywhere, there’s bound to be a chance to get close to her territory.

Arrange a spot on your ship, I will stay hidden on your ship waiting for an opportunity to act.

As for the expansion of the Star Region, I will let my students lead the exploration, maintaining the illusion of my continuous presence.

Anyway, I typically don’t make any moves, always hiding to study magic, so short-term suspicions are unlikely.

Besides, in my hand there’s the Abnormal Object we retrieved from past explorations, with its power, I can teleport back when necessary and show my face, proving my constant presence within the fleet."

Behind the President, the Great Mage pondered for a moment before making a decision.

He walked slowly to the President’s side, also looking in the same direction, and coldly laughed:

"Haha, who would’ve thought that Fan Mao is actually so obedient...

I heard she recently advanced to the 8th Rank, possessing such strength, yet she truly hasn’t made any moves?

This Fan Mao is a bit too quiet, quite unlike an 8th Rank...

Hm, don’t assume I’ve run out of options!"

The Great Mage couldn’t help but complain, showing a trace of frustration on his face.

Information about Fan Mao is not confidential. Details like her advancement, and the cultivation of several seventh ranks under her command, are all known to the Great Mage.

Originally, according to his guesses, upon gaining such powerful strength, Fan Mao would surely make some moves.

After all, it’s not just her own strength that’s enhanced, her influence also grew since she’s now able to brew more potent potions post-advancement.

With just this thought, easily influencing most of the 8th Rank powerhouses in the Starry Sky would be absolutely possible.

If he had such power, he might even negotiate reversely with the Three Great Civilizations using this influence!

Effortlessly securing more benefits.

Even if not this way, she should at least take advantage of the increased tolerance from the Three Great Civilizations and make some moves!

He couldn’t believe that Fan Mao, if acting normally, wouldn’t have any thoughts about the unexplored blue ocean of the New Star Zone.

Yet, according to current intelligence, Fan Mao indeed has none!

He couldn’t ascertain whether Fan Mao truly has no thoughts or if there are deeper plans, but at present, he can’t find any opportunity to leverage.

He could only resort to the simplest method.

"But what if there’s never an opportunity, the Star Region Fan Mao chose is near the edge, with hardly any ’passing by’ chance.

Moreover, given Fan Mao’s current strength, unless something unexpected happens, she wouldn’t need rescue, it seems unlikely we’ll have many opportunities."

The President pondered for a long time, expressing some concern.

But the Great Mage felt quite confident about it.

"Don’t worry, even if there’s truly no chance, I can create one.

Recently, another of my students advanced..."

"You mean..."

The President’s heart stirred, guessing the plan.

"Hmm, I will send her secretly to Fan Mao’s Star Region, seeking opportunities within those unexplored areas.

If she finds some advanced civilization, that would be ideal; as long as we offer something, they will ’willingly’ confront Fan Mao, there’s no fear of them refusing.

Heh, gifting them some good things is quite easy.

If she can’t find a suitable civilization, just toss an advanced Abnormal Object there and fully activate it.

As long as there’s a willingness to invest, there are always solutions!"