Li Wuyang used thunderous methods to instantly kill the Void Shadow Clan assassin, and the Chaos Domain revealed its edge for the first time. The news swept through every faction at Meteorite Plaza like a hurricane. Those who had been watching from the sidelines, or even coveting things in secret, were all shaken. A peak Golden Immortal had failed to last even a single exchange against him—such strength had already surpassed the bounds of an ordinary Golden Immortal and was nearing the threshold of a Quasi-Saint! Moreover, behind him stood the Annihilation Mystic Maiden, whose condition remained unclear but who was undoubtedly terrifying.
The atmosphere at the Star Sea Council the next day was clearly different. The voices of doubt and evasion had greatly diminished, replaced by more practical discussions. Although Ling Xiao Sword Master still maintained the reserve of a sword sect, when addressing Li Wuyang, his tone now carried a hint of equal discourse on the Dao. Wonderful Sound Bodhisattva spoke in support several times, making the Buddhist faction's stance clear. Seeing that the tide had turned, several small and medium-sized factions also declared their willingness to join the pact.
After several days of intense and tedious negotiations, a charter titled the Star Sea Joint Defense Pact was preliminarily drafted. The pact stipulated the establishment of a "Star Sea Council of Elders," to be jointly overseen by the Sky Patrol Immortal Boat, the Ancient Star Domain of Ten Thousand Buddhas, the Tianshu Sword Sect, and representatives from several highly respected ancient clans. It would coordinate the strength of all sides and confront the threat posed by the coffin forces and their lackeys. Routine matters would be decided by a vote of the council, while in the event of a major crisis, all would honor the "Annihilation Mystic Maiden"