Within the Temple of Eternity and Creation, the grand hall still contained only a long table and chairs, but the number of seats had increased to thirty-three.
Quite a few people had gathered here. Besides Zu Yuan, seated at the head of the table, there were Qi Hongxuan, Duan Dongli, Han Ming, Long Yue, Yu Wu Xing, Shi Yun Kong, Xu Yuanxing, Star Lord Tian Shu and Star Lord Yao Guang of the "Big Dipper" organization, "Light" and "Dark" of "Hexagram," and others. Including graduates from the old Zu Yuan Faction and neutral factions among Shrek Academy's Golden Generation from a century ago, along with Yi Tianzhi, every seat was occupied.
"I gathered everyone here today because there is something I hope to gain your support for." Zu Yuan swept his gaze across the room. "I hope to establish Golden Dawn based on the forces represented by everyone present."
Still so persistent... Golden Dawn, Hermes Society... In that case, could it be... Thoughts raced through Yi Tianzhi's mind, but he did not speak.
"I heard you broke with the Masquerade Ball." Duan Dongli spoke up.
Zu Yuan nodded. "That is correct. In my early years, I was deceived by the Masquerade Ball and led astray. Fortunately, I encountered benefactors and survived a near-death ordeal. After reexamining my own heart, I finally came to my senses and decided to walk the proper path."
"Then what is his situation?" Xu Yuanxing looked toward Yi Tianzhi.
"The Church of Truth also intends to clear its name and atone for its crimes. Under the new order, we can no longer act as we did before. I have that much awareness." Yi Tianzhi chuckled. "Don't worry. Even the Tang Sect would not simply execute enemy prisoners of war. We have enough value to be used,