Tai Yu had a fairly clear grasp of Great Monarch Zhiping's condition. That was precisely why he could discern some genuine sincerity in his words.
No matter where that sincerity came from.
"Brother, in the current Boundary Curtain region—even in the Central Star Zone—you can't act according to the mindset of the old Imperial era.
"It's no longer enough to become a Great Monarch and construct an Inner Universe to establish yourself securely. Investiture is extremely, extremely important. Even if you think it isn't, plenty of others—including proper and improper Great Monarchs—think it is!
"This isn't merely a title. It also includes permissions and jurisdictions on the Abyssal Spirit Net; your framework and standing in the Abyss Zone and Polar Domain; priority and positioning when epochal rules are adjusted and replaced...
"Damn it, even during every round of Pressure Relief, having a proper position can save you a great deal of trouble!"
The more Great Monarch Zhiping spoke, the more agitated he became.
Well, Tai Yu could understand. According to the information synchronized by the Great Existence, this man had suffered quite a few hidden losses during the previous Pressure Relief in the Boundary Curtain region.
No sooner had Tai Yu thought that than Great Monarch Zhiping exposed himself.
"Brother, just look at me. I'm still considered fortunate. No matter how badly things go, I have the status of Covenant State Lord. Though I haven't personally received an investiture, I do have inheritance rights, so I can barely count as having the proper status and authority of a Great Monarch.
"But when something truly happens, the difference becomes clear! Without that investiture, you can't enter that circle. Even if you poke your head in, they'll only look at you coldly..."
Tai Yu carefully reminded him, "Perhaps that also has something