The branch chairman replied in an indifferent voice, "Do you think the Dou Spirit Empire can withstand an invasion from the federal fleets?"

"Of course they wouldn't be able to; they would still be significantly lacking in power even if they were to somehow recruit the assistance of the Star Luo Empire. However, I'm worried about our old enemy. The Tang Sect headquarters may have been bombed, but they've only become more aggressive here in the Dou Spirit Empire, and the royal family is oppressing us very heavily. They're even turning the royal family against us by telling them that we're partially responsible for instigating this war. If they step in to assist the Dou Spirit Empire, things will become a lot more complicated. 

"We all know that no one can compare with the Tang Sect when it comes to the ability to create soul missiles. If it isn't for the fact that some of the special metals have been under the control of the federation this entire time, the Tang Sect would've most likely...