Once everyone thought about it, that really did seem possible. And after Ye Xiwen put it that way, it truly was so. No matter what, there could be no retreat in this matter, regardless of whether Ye Xiwen's claim that the Ancient Phoenix World intended to borrow momentum to suppress the human race was true or merely his conjecture.
But he was indeed right. Whether it was true or false, the human race could not allow itself to be thoroughly suppressed by the Ancient Phoenix World at this time. Who held the initiative in the alliance was of immense importance.
Once they let go on this point, trouble would follow.
Those who had originally been hostile toward Ye Xiwen now realized that with just a few words from him, not only could they no longer hand him over, they even had to protect him. Weren't they talking about the greater good?
He could talk about the greater good too. Wasn't it just slapping labels on people? As if no one else could do it!
Only then did many people realize that aside from being overbearing and unreasonable, once Ye Xiwen started speaking sharply, he was formidable indeed. At the very least, many discovered that they likely could neither defeat him in a fight nor outargue him with words!
In an instant, many people were left with no way forward. They swallowed their anger, yet could do nothing about it.
Seated upon the throne, Lineage Head Ye Tianqiong spoke. "What you said makes sense. Then let us do this: first, our lineage will hold a vote and see what everyone thinks!"
"Those in favor of punishing Ye Xiwen, raise your hands!"
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
Whoosh!
More than half the people immediately raised their hands. Ye Xiwen smiled somewhat self-mockingly. It seemed he