Aksai did not enter immediately.
Instead, he walked slowly around the surrounding streets, observing the overall atmosphere of the island.
Everything seemed stable.
Trade was growing. The guild members were disciplined for the most part. The island's defense patrols were active and working as they should have been as well.
Aksai quietly nodded to himself.
Over the years, the Emerald Cove Guild had slowly transformed from a relatively small organization into a powerful force within the Dadangar Seas. And now, with two new Core Formation Lords added to his side in the shadows, its strength had grown even further.
After finishing his inspection of the outer districts, Aksai finally turned toward the guild headquarters.
Still appearing as an ordinary early-stage Foundation Establishment cultivator, he calmly walked toward the main entrance while blending naturally into the busy flow of guild members around him.
At the center of the hall floated a large spectral display.
