When Baldwin and Grenn heard of Xavier's intentions, their somber expressions brightened up in an instant. Previously, their forces had suffered successive defeats that resulted in the loss of several supreme paragons and even half-immortals. Their vitality had taken a hit too.
Baldwin had initially planned to imbibe himself with blood within the Seven Star Formation upon returning to the sacred land—it was his attempt at breaking his true body free from the seal. However, he lacked the complete power of blood and energy from a half-immortal to achieve that, and had felt helpless in the face of that realization.
Despite having physical prowess as a clone of the Ancestora, mounting a clandestine attack on a half-immortal was still beyond his reach. As a result, he could only rely on Grenn and Xavier. Alas, the magnitude of their recent failure made Grenn cautious about taking further action.
"I'm aware what happened at the Eastern Sea. Since we failed to secure the dragonoids' treasure room, our new target will now be Eastplain. Those eight families are just nice for the picking!" Xavier glanced at the two men and stroked his beard lightly as he spoke.
His indifferent tone took on a hint of excitement when he mentioned Eastplain. The eight great families there boasted a heritage spanning over a hundred thousand years—almost the same as that of the dragonoids. Moreover, with Xavier's recent recovery and enhanced skills, he was only a step away from achieving immortality. Such was the pursuit that fueled his determination to conquer Eastplain.
Few treasures were capable of aiding a person's ascension to immortality in the Bleurealm, other than perhaps some legendary celestial herbs, which remained elusive and existed only in myths. As a result, great amounts of resources were necessary to propel him towards true Immortality. Be it for his personal gain or for the Primordial Sacred Land, Xavier had his mind set on conquering Eastplain.
Baldwin could not help but feel a surge of joy upon hearing Xavier's plans. With Xavier leading the charge, a bloodbath would almost certainly occur in the Bleurealm. It would present an opportune moment for Baldwin to strategize in secret. By devouring another half-immortal and absorbing their essence, blood, and energy, it would not be long before he could free his true body. The prospect filled Baldwin with satisfaction.
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