The moment those words left his mouth, Li Xiu's pupils contracted.
Though they had both spoken as third parties, they both knew perfectly well that they were talking about each other.
Chen Wen was now saying that he had offended the Nine Great Powers and asking what they would do.
That was no small matter.
If Chen Wen had merely said "if," that would have been one thing.
But if Chen Wen had truly offended the Nine Great Powers, then it was different.
It meant they would have to bear that risk alongside him.
Of course, with the potential Chen Wen had displayed thus far, he indeed had the capital for it.
But whether they would gamble on him still required weighing the pros and cons.
With that in mind, Li Xiu said, "If that is the case, we will still need to report it to those above."
"This is not one person's matter, but the matter of two or even several powers."
"At the same time, both sides must have an open and honest discussion."
Chen Wen understood.
But he also understood their position.
It was perfectly normal for every faction to have such concerns beforehand.
Chen Wen nodded, then added, "By the way, you should have received an invitation to Xiao Xuan's Great Emperor Ceremony, right?"
"Oh? Why are you asking about that, Xiao Qing?" Li Xiu asked.
Chen Wen smiled. "It is like this. I also wish to witness the bearing of the youngest Great Emperor."
"I was thinking about whether I might get a chance to exchange pointers with him. This is an extremely rare opportunity."
Li Xiu nodded.
He did not find Chen Wen's response strange in the least.
After all, for a genius like Chen Wen, whose cultivation and strength were so terrifying, wanting