A New Balance

At the top of the towering, lush Wutong Tree, the Nine Phoenix Imperial City stands majestically, its grandeur as magnificent as a legendary Immortal Court.

Inside the main hall, terrifying beings with overwhelming presence took their seats. The Nine Phoenix Emperor sat in the main seat, his expression calm, yet he exuded an aura of authority without anger.

"Your Imperial Lord, what are your thoughts on establishing the Nine Phoenix Realm Alliance?" Daoist Taiyi's tone was calm, but the content of his words was aggressive.

The Nine Phoenix Emperor glanced at him and said, "With the Imperial Dynasty governing all affairs, wouldn't establishing Alliance be redundant?"

"Hehe, if the Imperial Dynasty hadn't harbored other intentions, I naturally wouldn't have proposed forming Alliance. It's a pity that while one shouldn't have the heart to harm others, one must be wary of others!" Daoist Taiyi shook his head, his tone wistful.

"That old bastard!" In his heart, the Nine Phoenix Emperor had already killed Taiyi Daoist a hundred times, but on the surface, he smiled slightly and said, "The dynasty is hiding its strength only for the sake of the interdimensional war. Otherwise, if the Luwu Realm and the Qiongqi Realm were to figure out the Nine Phoenix Realm's trump cards, wouldn't we easily fall into a passive position? Fellow Daoist Taiyi, don't you understand this simple principle?"

Upon hearing this, Daoist Taiyi neither agreed nor disagreed, and said nothing more.

It's wise to leave room for maneuver. The Nine-Phoenix Dynasty is still a behemoth with immense influence in the Nine Phoenix Realm, and the Eastern King Sect will not offend it to the point of death unless absolutely necessary.

However, the Nine Phoenix Realm Alliance was imperative. Although the Nine-Phoenix Dynasty had taken many remedial measures and even attempted to make an example of one to deter others, after the incident involving the Heavenly Mandate Fruit Position, no one dared to discuss the Destiny of their race in the hands of the Nine-Phoenix Clan. Therefore, they joined forces to suppress the Nine Phoenix Emperor's plans, rendering them all futile.

The Nine-Phoenix Dynasty, possessing the Heavenly Mandate Fruit Position, inevitably needs to be checked and suppressed by other races to prevent it from developing unchecked. This is a tacit understanding reached by the highest levels of the Six Great Clans.

They do indeed want the Nine Phoenix Realm and to win the Realm War, but all of this is for the sake of their own power's healthy development.

If the power of the Nine-Phoenix Dynasty is allowed to expand uncontrollably, it will eventually swallow them whole. By then, it will be too late to try to control it.

"Your Imperial Lord, the Alliance was a decision made unanimously by our Six Great Clans. As for the reasons, there's no need to elaborate."

This time, the Imperial Dynasty has gone too far, severely damaging everyone's trust in the Imperial Dynasty. The establishment of the Alliance is urgently needed.

"Of course, to demonstrate the Imperial Dynasty's superior status, sixty of the three hundred seats in the Alliance will be reserved for the Imperial Dynasty, a full fifth. This is the sincerity of our Six Great Clans." The speaker was the old Clan Chief of the Divine Wind Clan, an extremely powerful ancient figure, a pillar of strength within the Divine Wind Clan.

The Fire-Bathing Tribe Clan Chief said in a deep voice, "Old Ghost Feng is right, Your Imperial Lord. The Alliance is a done deal. To avoid making things awkward for everyone, you'd better sign this contract!"

The ancient beings from the other major races also spoke up, pressuring the Nine Phoenix Emperor.

The latter's eyes were cold, but he was helpless. The combined strength of the Six Great Clans far surpassed that of the Nine-Phoenix Dynasty. If he did not agree, the Nine Phoenix Realm would inevitably fall apart and become divided.

Forget about this Interface War. A UI with internal discord is simply incapable of waging war, because neither side dares to commit their full strength.

For the Nine-Phoenix Clan, annexing the other two realms and promoting the advancement of the Nine Phoenix Realm is of paramount importance.

As Heavenly Mandate Race, the stronger the Nine Phoenix Realm becomes, the greater the benefits the Nine-Phoenix Clan will receive; the two are actually complementary.

"Okay, I'll sign! The Alliance can be formed, but sixty seats are too few, I want one hundred and fifty!"

Since there's no way to object, we have no choice but to join.

However, before that, the Nine Phoenix Emperor must fight for the interests of his clan. The more seats he has in the Alliance, the more influence he will have.

Upon hearing the Nine Phoenix Emperor yield, a smile involuntarily appeared in the eyes of the other old fellows.

If you agree to join the Alliance, everything else is negotiable.

"One hundred and fifty seats are too many. There are only three hundred seats in total, which is equivalent to half. What's the difference between that and the previous Imperial Dynasty's autocratic rule? Sixty-five at most, no more!" said the Fire Spirit Tribe Old Ancestor.

"No, as the legitimate Imperial Dynasty of the Nine Phoenix Realm, how can sixty-five seats be enough? I can compromise and offer one hundred and forty-five seats!" the Nine Phoenix Emperor Dao Contention.

Other antique dealers chimed in, trying to negotiate the price.

In an instant, a group of people at the highest level of the Nine Phoenix Realm Incarnation into market aunties, spitting everywhere and haggling heatedly with flushed faces.

Ultimately, thanks to the efforts of the Nine Phoenix Emperor, the Nine-Phoenix Dynasty obtained eighty-five seats, nearly one-third of the total, making it the race with the most seats among the seven major races.

Thus, the Nine Phoenix Realm Alliance was established, marking the end of the era in which the Nine-Phoenix Dynasty was the overlord and the beginning of a new era.

However, despite the establishment of the Alliance, the open and covert struggles between the Nine-Phoenix Clan and other clans still existed. The Direct Lineage the Imperial Dynasty, who remained in the Lu Wu Realm and Qiongqi Realm, were still being depleted at an alarming rate. It wasn't until a certain point, when the Imperial Dynasty's power was weakened to a certain extent, that the other Six Great Clans sent troops to restrain the armies of the two realms, allowing the Direct Lineage descendants of the Nine-Phoenix Dynasty to withdraw.