"That would definitely explain it. When you go back and see your mother Su Yan, spend some time with her, perhaps your source will also develop. If it does then we will have been able to confirm the connection." Yang Kai said, with a slightly worried look. "I wish I could go back with you this time… It might be easier to explain the situation if I go as well." He added.
"No need to worry father, the only one there that I'll really have to butt heads with is… Mother Yu Ru Meng. And I doubt she will be a problem. After all, once Grandma finds out I am legitimate. There won't be much Mother Yu Ru Meng can say to change the situation." I smirked.
"Pfft! With that kind of idea I don't think there will be any problems. But I'll still write a letter to each of them. They should be eager to hear my words after so many years anyways." Yang Kai said. "I miss them all but I'll certainly miss the look on Su Yan's face when she sees you." He said, putting a hand on his heart.
"Don't worry father, I have my ways of sharing it." I said, with a big smile. "Now then, how is the situation looking on this battle's side of things?" I asked, changing the subject.
"I went through the whole territory. And it seems like the Ink Clan are gathering on the Territory Lord. It seems they are probably doing this because they know I am here." Yang Kai explained.
"Given husband's track record… I would be surprised if a Territory Lord didn't show up." Feng Ying said.
"To Husband, Feudal Lords are nothing more than fish on a chopping board. So only a Territory Lord has the required strength to be your opponent." Bai Yi giggled.
"Hmm, if they are converging then we have enough time to spare. We should discuss how we want to allocate our forces." Ding Yao said.
"No offense Martial Uncle, but I don't think this Territory Lord is my opponent. So I'd like you to stay hidden in case of another one showing up. After tearing my way through the entirety of the void, my comprehension of the Dao of Space has reached a point that a Territory Lord can not suppress it without putting forward a great effort." Yang Kai said, with narrowed eyes, and a bead of sweat.
"Father, the count. How many did you see? Don't include the wastes below the low rank Ink Clan. Even I can think them out of existence." I asked, showing a serious look. "Don't try to hide it father, I know all too well your heart's feelings." I said as a bead of sweat dropped down my face too. "There is no way that is the number. It has to be wrong." I thought.
"Six hundred thousand. And there are likely more coming from other territories. I would have attacked them right then but doing so would give them news that we knew of their plans. Which is never a good thing to admit to the enemy." Yang Kai said.
"Seems I'll have my work cut out for me then… Since there is absolutely no way that the Barrier around the ship can fight off that kind of force. They must really want you dead, father." I sighed, now knowing the number is confirmed.
"Martial Uncle, how long do we have before they will launch their attack?" Feng Ying asked, worried.
"About a month at most. Perhaps we should just return. Facing such a massive army with only one ship is not possible. Though…" Ding Yao said.
"Martial Uncle doesn't want to leave just yet." Bai Yi said with a light laugh.
"It may be selfish but if we can pull this off then the ship your team uses might become the standard type of team. Your ship is slightly stronger than a garrison ship after all. This could drastically decrease the load on resources and increase survivability. We just need to manage how we do this." Ding Yao said.
Just then I got a big sinister half smile on my face. And I started chuckling. "If we are worried about power to fuel the Attacking arrays on the ship… kekeke… why not just get it from the enemy? Here is how we will do this…" I said and then went into one long and detailed explanation about my plan.
"AHAHAHA! Leiji with a plan like that you certainly have guts. But I do like it. However, let's do it like this instead…" Ding Yao laughed, before making some changes.
"Kekeke, Martial Grandpa is indeed as sinister as I am. I don't hate the changes." I said, snickering.
"The two of you really did come up with one incredible plan. Though, I'd also like to make some alterations." Yang Kai said.
"Good, with this, the Ink Clan will suffer great losses. And now it will also give a truly accurate reading on how well our team does. Let's begin preparations at once." Feng Ying said, with a satisfied look.
~~1 Month Later~~
The Ink Clan's Army had arrived in full force. Totaling 750 thousand strong. A vast majority of them being low rank Ink Clan. But they were still not to be underestimated. The strength of this army was nearly the same strength as the ones that besiege the cardinal directions of the passes. The only difference is that there are four injured Territory Lords. Instead of a couple dozen.
"This place looks like total shit. How dare they defile the Ink Nest in such a manner!" Deep Claw Territory Lord Growled angrily.
"These damn humans don't know the immensity of Heaven and Earth. Defiling our sacred Nests like this is sacrilege against the Supreme Master! Good thing us brothers came to assist. How else are we supposed to see these ants die a miserable death." Rendering Claw Territory Lord boomed.
"Hmph! They only came with a single ship. They are looking down on my Ink Clan." Vengeful Claw Territory Lord said grinding his teeth.
"If they haven't left yet that means they don't know we were coming or they are too stupid thinking they can handle all of us." Slicing Claw Territory Lord mocked.