The first Candle Light Alliance Expansion Conference had begun. The representative from Dragon Swamp Nebula, a nebula-level faction, drew considerable attention. The reason was simple: while other nations had dispatched at least a Legend-level figure, Gaia sent only a Heavenly Realm representative, which made them stand out like a sore thumb.0

Despite that, no one dared provoke them. For one, Gaia's representative, Yuan Zhenchuan, was accompanied by Xue Feng, a Tier One Legend. For another, a quick inquiry revealed that Gaia had a Celestial Martial Artist whose combat strength rivaled a Tier Three Legend.0

It wasn't as powerful as the Immortal Wood Empire, the Ashen Council, or the White Dove Federation. However, this sort of strength was still formidable among nebula-level factions.0

Moreover, the Legendary Celestial Martial Artist from Gaia was rumored to be exceptionally talented. If they found a suitable primary planet, they could very well become a Demigod.0

It was no wonder the other factions chose to turn a blind eye to the fact that Gaia had only sent a Heavenly Realm representative.0

The conference proceeded smoothly. Beyond discussions of mutual aid and trade alliances, the key agenda was the cultivation...0