Inside the cavern, battle intent boiled like molten lava.
Outside, the final, dead silence before the storm shrouded Blue Star.
War was about to begin.
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On the rear mountain of Enlightenment Peak, verdant pines and cypresses concealed a pavilion filled with ancient charm.
Inside the pavilion, the recently awakened Venerable Gu He, Hu Canghe, exuded a calm that spoke of ages past. He sat across from Principal Ye Qin and Xingxuan Venerable Su Meng.
On the stone table, a holographic projection of Blue Star's entire defense system silently flowed, revealing every detail of its mountains, rivers, cities, and fortresses.
Ye Qin's finger moved across the Star Map, his voice steady:
"Our current forces and defensive lines are concentrated around ninety-four core fortress cities and the Stargate fortress cluster. This creates a defense-in-depth network, allowing them to support one another."
Venerable Gu He's gaze swept over the projection, and he nodded slightly.
