Bai Hai Zhou was at a loss for words, and the hall fell silent for a moment.
Gu Yu's expression darkened further, yet he could find no suitable words to refute him.
Fang Mo was right. The Galactic Alliance was a subordinate, not a slave. As the dignified leader of the martial world, the Tianli Sect could never openly commit such blatant robbery.
A knowing smile flickered in True Lord Qingshui's eyes. He took a sip of tea and spoke at just the right moment, breaking the awkwardness. "The Holy Son's words are sound. Nothing under heaven comes free. Since every peak has need of mech power, there should naturally be rules governing it. Has the Holy Son given comprehensive thought to the deployment and use of mech forces?"
At those words, everyone's expressions turned serious.
True Lord Qingshui was directly asking Fang Mo to set the rules.
Fang Mo gave True Lord Qingshui a slight nod. His gaze swept over the deputy peak masters and those in charge present. He had long known this day would come, so he had already given the matter much thought.
"Since True Lord has asked, this disciple does have a few humble views. Mech power must not be neglected. Used properly, it can add considerable strength to our Tianli Sect; if everyone acts independently, it will instead breed chaos. Our Taichu Peak plans to establish a new hall, the Technology Hall, to oversee mechs and all related technological matters, regulating their use and gathering their strength."
"A new hall? Is that really necessary?"
Gu Yu raised his brows, looking at Fang Mo with scrutiny. He always felt Fang Mo's move carried some deeper purpose.
"Holy Son, could you explain in detail?" Venerable Thousand Feathers of Cloud Palace Peak showed an interested expression.
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