Vaelira immediately shook her head after hearing her father's words.
"No. You obviously cannot go."
Vanar frowned.
Vaelira continued calmly.
"The Overlord Alliance is already preparing for the upcoming territory expansion war."
"You only managed to avoid getting drafted because your close-door cultivation status was confirmed long ago before the announcement."
Her golden eyes became sharper.
"The moment the Alliance discovers that you have ended your seclusion, your isolation permit will immediately expire."
Vanar's expression darkened. He naturally understood what that meant.
The Eternal Sea was peaceful only on the surface. Behind that peace was endless competition between the city-states. Wars over territory, resources, sea routes, ancient ruins, and Spirit veins happened constantly.
The Overlord Alliance maintained order. But at the same time, it also forced powerful city-states to contribute manpower and military strength during large-scale expansion wars.
