Aric noticed Mei Xian nodding thoughtfully beside him. He leaned over slightly, whispering, "Looks like they're really serious about this."
She replied, keeping her voice low. "The stakes are high. Our sect can't afford any slip-ups, especially with Edsmith Palace involved."
Peng Falcon resumed. "The third phase will be the extraction. After we secure our members, we'll need to escape the Dremar region. This will likely be the most dangerous part, as the enemy might be on high alert if they notice our presence."
Another disciple raised his hand. "What if the enemy forces outnumber us during extraction?"
Lin Cai answered, her tone firm. "In that case, we'll employ defensive formations to hold them off while our team escapes. We've prepared a few strategies, but we'll need everyone to stay sharp and work as a cohesive unit."
Aric chimed in, feigning concern, "How do we handle reinforcements from Edsmith Palace? Are we expecting any?"