After a brief rest, Ashe resumed driving toward the uncharted territory on the left side of the White Ox. Since the White Ox generally moved in a counterclockwise trajectory, its left flank pointed directly toward the interior of the Continent of Time. This area held the highest probability of housing a regional capital.

Ever since the Oasis War, Ashe and his group had successively navigated through the Blood Tomb, Spider Tower, and Star Hall regions. There wasn't much to note regarding the Spider Tower territory. Even as the Empress Hero waged a relentless campaign out in the field, Ashe's group consistently prioritized survival. They simply sped through the zone, gathered mana, and logged out the absolute moment their time expired. No overtime, under any circumstances.

As for the Blood Tomb and Star Hall regions, they already had maps of both areas. Exploiting the fact that the war had only just entered its preliminary phase, and that all competing factions required time to consolidate their holdings, they rapidly plundered the marked Resource Points. They moved with absolute immediacy, demonstrating an exceptional proficiency for raiding, pillaging, and completely wiping out defending groups. Even...