Chapter 198: Chapter 180: Public Call for Suitors

"Team up? Hmph!" Gao Xiaomeng lifted her chin, looking rather disdainful. 𝗳𝚛𝗲𝕖𝚠𝚎𝚋𝗻𝗼𝕧𝗲𝐥.𝚌𝚘𝐦

"Heh. Give it some thought." Gao Neng didn’t press the matter. He was planning to take Gao Xiaomeng to the battlefield one way or another. After all, she was basically a human water balloon.

’You can’t squash her!’

’If nothing else, I can at least drag her along to scout ahead.’

「...」

Several thousand kilometers outside the City of Hope.

A white tower soared to impossible heights.

After Mu Feifei finished reading the intelligence report in her hands, her gaze turned icy. She rose slowly and walked over to the fireplace in the room.

The bright flames illuminated her flawless face.

Cold, noble, and radiating a sacred aura.

"So the Human Alliance is going to attack the Dark Night Elf Clan?" Mu Feifei tossed the report into the fire. Her gaze drifted out the window, her expression lost in deep thought.

"My Lady, since we have confirmed the target of the Human Alliance’s attack, should we make arrangements in advance?" a cloaked, shadowy figure emerged from the darkness.

"Mm, what do you suggest?" Mu Feifei asked, her back to the figure.

"The Dark Night Elf Clan has always been under the protection of our Celestial Race, so we naturally cannot sit by and do nothing. However, protecting them too much also poses a threat to us. Furthermore, we must also consider the other races... Therefore, your subordinate suggests we wait until the two sides are at war. Then, we can lead our army in a surprise attack on the rear of the Human Alliance’s forces. This way, the Dark Night Elf Clan will have nothing to complain about."

"An excellent strategy," Mu Feifei nodded.

"Thank you, My Lady!"

"There’s just one problem. This plan might have worked a few years ago, but now... it’s not feasible." Mu Feifei quickly shook her head again.

"Not feasible now? My Lady, are you saying..."

"Mm. You are only considering the relationship and the current situation between our Celestial Race and the Dark Night Elf Clan. But the full-scale war begins in two years. We must adopt a more long-term perspective."

"What do you mean, My Lady?"

"We’ve heard back from Nightingale. Her cover has been blown. If I’m not mistaken, the Human Alliance’s sudden, large-scale offensive is aimed at the Seed of Resurrection. Since they’re coming with a purpose, this won’t be a simple attack. I’m afraid the Human Alliance may even have one of the Strongest overseeing the battle this time."

"One of the Strongest? Aren’t they afraid that..."

"It’s just a guess. For the sake of the Seed of Resurrection, the Human Alliance might not have a Strongest participate openly, but it’s entirely possible they’ll use some back-door means. On their own, I fear the Dark Night Elf Clan won’t be able to defend it."

"Then should we immediately request instructions from..."

"There’s no need. The Seed of Resurrection is not a matter for just our Celestial Race and the Dark Night Elf Clan. Other races are also involved. Since that’s the case, they will naturally have to put in some effort."

"But the Human Alliance’s target this time is the Dark Night Elf Clan. Will the other races even come?"

"Under normal circumstances, they wouldn’t. But if the Dark Night Elf Clan’s Seventh Princess were to publicly seek a husband, the other races would have no choice but to attend," Mu Feifei said with a placid expression.

"The Seventh Princess?! But wasn’t it the Clan King’s intention for the Fourth Prince to marry her? If a member of another race marries the Seventh Princess, wouldn’t that mean the Dark Night Elf Clan would be forming a marriage alliance with them? At that point, our Celestial Race..."

"It doesn’t matter. It’s just a public courtship. The outcome is not yet certain."

"But how will we explain this to the Fourth Prince? And will the Clan King even agree?"

"Father will have no choice but to agree. He favors Fourth Brother, but he cannot show his favoritism openly. Fourth Brother wants to marry the Seventh Princess because she is the Elf Queen’s most beloved daughter. Whoever marries her will gain the support of the Dark Night Elf Clan. However, Fifth and Sixth Brother want to marry her too, so they will naturally persuade Father to approve this decision."

"I understand... In that case, should we keep the news of the Human Alliance’s attack on the Dark Night Elf Clan a secret from the other races?" the shadow asked, nodding lightly.

"No need. We Celestials have our eyes and ears in the Military Department, and it’s likely the other races do too. There’s no need to keep this a secret. You can tell them directly: in ten days, the Human Alliance will attack the Dark Night Elf Clan. Let them know that the Celestial Race plans to sit back and reap the benefits. The Elf Queen, forced into a corner, has no choice but to hold a public courtship for her daughter. If they want to marry the Seventh Princess of the Dark Night Elves, they’ll have to rely on their own abilities!"

"Yes, your subordinate will see to it at once!"

"..."

「...」

「Ten days passed in a flash.」

During those ten days, Gao Neng successfully forged the spear and the Horse-Cutting Saber. He then gave the completed spear to Chen Bai to deliver to Shen Ning’Er.

Additionally, three days prior, he had officially broken through to the Tier Two Late Stage.

He was now on the cusp of Tier Three...

Just one step away.

As for his two combat techniques, he had more or less mastered the basics of the Sword Drawing Technique. When he drew his blade, it was with a speed that could startle gods and demons.

And as for the movement technique, Ghost’s Woe, there was even less to say. Gao Neng had spent more than half of the last ten days practicing it.

Two days ago, he had officially entered the Ghost Step Realm.

The benefits of his second magnetic core were on full display now. With a 400% increase in his concentration, his ability to learn was truly off the charts.

「Night fell.」

The wind was a bit chilly.

According to the schedule, the students from the four major military academies were to set out for the battlefield at five in the morning, right at the crack of dawn.

Gao Neng had already made the most thorough preparations.

A day earlier, he and Fang Tangtang had requested leave from Gui Zian. They weren’t spending the night in the Eastern Capital Military Academy dorms, but had gotten a room outside instead.

Yes, just one room for the two of them.

Because it was the presidential suite.

Midnight. Twelve o’clock sharp.

Fang Tangtang knocked on Gao Neng’s door.