Tai Yu still had some self-awareness.
He was an "outsider" who had just arrived in the Boundary Curtain region. These people had immediately invited him to join them. Never mind whether they were trying to deceive him; there was no friendship involved, only interests.
They had made it very clear that they mainly valued his attainments in "Ancient Gods History research" and the "Illusory Nightmare Domain."
But he had to remember that resources like these were not exclusive to Tai Yu alone.
The "Myriad Gods Hall" was the foremost academic institution for Ancient Gods History research. The "Nightfall King," "Nightmare Servant King," and "Boundless God" all held a measure of authority over the "Illusory Nightmare Domain," and each had Great Lords under their command.
Yet they had failed to succeed so far. Either all three parties had fallen short in their capabilities during similar excavations before, or they had restrained one another; or the entire matter was a trap from the start.
The two possibilities were not mutually exclusive.
The tests and investigations targeting Tai Yu had never ceased. If Tai Yu truly proved himself through trial by fire, there would naturally be more to follow. If he melted in the process... then he melted.
So this was not the time to act clear-headed or detached. Tai Yu had to, and could only, participate.
This was not merely a test. It was also part of helping him integrate.
Judging by those selected for this gathering, it was even a joint show of favor from the "Dawn System" and the "Great Thoroughfare System."
If he refused to cooperate here, then when the "Allied Nations Supreme Council" work season began, how could they give a clear response in the vote concerning Great Lord Luande's "honorary retirement"?
Tai Yu did not truly expect