"How many opposed it?"
"The Divine Disciples, Moon Deer, Hunters, and Sacred Serpents. Four in total. Rahu abstained."
"It's only natural that they opposed it."
In an office within the palace, Kahn was speaking with a young-looking man through a holographic call.
This man was no nobody. Within the Ten Cities Alliance, his influence was almost second to none. He was Ling Xi, the supreme commander of the military department overseeing the Ten Cities Alliance's joint forces.
He did not look particularly formidable and could even be called somewhat lean, but his gaze was exceptionally sharp.
In truth, he had not made his name through martial strength.
Among the universe's top military commanders, his capabilities ranked among the best of those currently active. It was his strategy that had kept the White Star Civilization contained within Gulu Rainbow Bridge, while the Black Eye Civilization on the other side did not dare act rashly.
"Why is it natural for them to oppose it?" Kahn asked in confusion.
"Command authority. If the Ant Army Group's conditions for forming an alliance did not involve that, they would agree without hesitation. But the Ant Army Group demanded overall command of joint operations. Some of them are highly suspicious, while others are genuinely afraid. More precisely, the ones behind them are afraid."
Ling Xi pointed to the holographic star map.
"The Ant Army Group cannot possibly be unaware of the White Star Civilization's and Black Eye Civilization's infiltration of us. If they find an opportunity to seize power, the Ant Army Group will definitely first pull out the nails those two planted in the Ten Cities Alliance. A united and powerful Ten Cities Alliance that does not favor either God-level Civilization is what best serves the Ant Army Group's interests."
"But if we can't form