Chapter 2079 - Carnage (2) (1/2)
On the other side of the gate, despite what the Shruti might have assumed was cheering and excitement toward the foolishness of their enemies, the atmosphere was solemn. Or, rather, it was solemn within a minimalistically decorated Commander's Tent.
Within, there were several individuals. The Patriarchs and Grand Elders of the Heaven, Jikan and Void Clans, as well as a few individuals dressed in beast skins.
Outside the tent, however, there was happiness. The soldiers believed that Shruti had lost their minds and their victory was at hand. In truth, many within the Commander's Tent felt this way as well. However, there was one reason they didn't dare to celebrate, and that was because the person who had brought them all together was still frowning deeply.
The person at the head of them all was none other than Head Void's son and Aki Void's father, Kaori Void.
Over the years of the Kitsune Clans' seclusion, this person had proved himself to be near infallible. If he wasn't so talented, he wouldn't be able to pull BPA to act for him so early on.
Of course, in the former timeline, Kaori failed to entice the Beast Protection Assocation into action, something they later regretted greatly. This alone showed the amount of foresight that Kaori had. Though he technically relied on Dyon killing 4 numbered warriors and forcing 2 to betray their organization in order to get his way, his method was right in the end.
”This is too odd.” Kaori finally spoke. ”The Shruti aren't stupid. It's either they're luring us into a trap, or they've gained substantial help. Enough that they're willing to go against us now.
”It can't be forgotten that the relationship between Atlas and Shruti Clan is deep. Maybe they believe that with the creation of the Federation, they can get away with ignoring the inter-quadrant war taboo.”
A snort resounded through the room. ”The Atlas Clan? Their ranking is nothing but a mirage. Their foundations aren't anywhere near as deep as the other top 9 quadrants. In just one generation, they already fell two spots, from 5th to 7th. They'll definitely be the next to fall from the top 9, following the Water Mist Sect's lead.”
The man who spoke stood at almost 9 feet tall and had a fiery red mane for a beard. Technically, his bloodline was actually from a mere Earth Grade race of Crimson Lion, but due to fortuitous encounters, he broke through continuously to raise himself to the Transcendent Grade.
He was Eight!
Kaori shook his head. ”There is a 69% probability that Emperor Atlas chose a treasure capable of benefitting his entire Clan instead of choosing selfishly, possibly one capable of cleansing Faith to birth greater talents or increasing the qi density of a territory. He's an ambitious individual who hides himself deeply. If you underestimate the Atlas Clan due to their foundations, you will lose.”
Eight snorted once more, but didn't refute.