My Substitute CEO Bride (Nash and Hera) novel Chapter 1753

Nash scanned the group. Seeing they had only sustained minor injuries, he felt a slight sense of relief.

Still shaken, Dante forced a smile and said, “We were lucky you arrived in time, Commander Calcraft. If you had been a bit later, we would’ve been in serious trouble!"

"So, why did you confront the enemy without understanding their strength first?" Nash retorted, giving Dante a stern look.

Although they were primarily led by the Divine Strategy Squadron, being a late-stage Profound Oriental Realm cultivator, Dante still held significant influence. As a senior elder of a major sect, leading a group to confront Western cultivators without first assessing their strength was sheer recklessness.

Dante caught the reproach in Nash's tone, and his face turned red as he chuckled awkwardly. "Indeed, I acted rashly..."

Anxious to defend Dante, Ryan quickly interjected, "You can't blame him, Nash. These Western cultivators are too despicable. They launched a surprise attack on us in the dead of night. If we hadn't been somewhat prepared, we would've been wiped out by now!"

Nash smiled. "I'm not blaming anyone. I just want to remind you that even if we need to act, we should first understand the enemy's strength. Knowing yourself and the enemy is the key to winning a hundred battles."

When Nash arrived and saw the sea of fire, he immediately guessed that the Western cultivators had launched an attack. If he had been there, he might have acted impulsively too. However, he would have first assessed their strength.

Dante clasped his fists and said, "You’re absolutely right, Commander Calcraft. This was my responsibility!"

Nash chuckled and returned the gesture with a clasped fist. "You acted to uphold the dignity of the Eastern cultivators. Such righteousness is admirable. You need not blame yourself!"

After exchanging a few more courteous words, Nash asked, "Where are the Divine Strategy Squadron members?"

The base had turned into a sea of fire. Nash had been alarmed when he saw it but saw no bodies after scanning the place. He guessed they had all relocated before the incident.

"They left through an underground river, but we don't know where they are right now," Dante explained.