Before the Chaos Altar, the atmosphere was solemn and delicate. The four powerful figures—the Demon Saint, the Demon Lord, the Azure Dragon, and the Sword Immortal—and the strange pair of Li Wuyang and Xuan began difficult negotiations about "going home."
Li Wuyang's concept of a "Temporary Home Mutual Aid Group" sounded frivolous, but it was indeed the most feasible solution under the circumstances. No one could activate the altar alone.
But cooperation meant compromise and risk.
The first point of contention was leadership.
The Demon Saint took a hard line. "My demon race is the strongest. Naturally, we should lead the energy guidance and control the core of the formation!"
The Demon Lord sneered. "What a joke! Demonic Arts are best at devouring and converting power—they are the best choice for guiding Chaos Energy! Besides, the activation incantation may not be in your hands!"
The Azure Dragon argued, "The dragon race controls water, which is crucial to energy balance. Our fortune also runs deep and long. My dragon race should preside over the overall situation!"
The Sword Immortal was brief and to the point. "Only the sword, only sincerity, can shatter falsehood." He meant that his Clear Sword Heart could prevent anyone from playing tricks.
The four sides remained deadlocked and nearly came to blows again.
Li Wuyang hurriedly tried to smooth things over. "Stop, stop, stop! Who takes the lead isn't important. What matters is getting this done! We need some rules! How about this—we form a 'five-person leadership group'! Every one of you big shots is a member, and everyone stands as equals! When something major comes up, we vote on it! What do you think?"
"Vote?" The powerful figures looked at one another. What sort of strange new thing was that?
Li Wuyang explained, "When there's a