Somewhere in the Sea of Ten Thousand Evils.
A castle that seemed to exist somewhere between reality and the void floated on the sea.
Across this stretch of sea, waves of discussion could clearly be heard coming from within the castle.
"The invaders have been identified. They are Xiao Tianyang from Douluo Continent and the Autobots under his command!"
"How did they get here through the one-way passage?"
"Is that the important part?"
"That's right. The question now is how to keep them here."
"Xiao Tianyang is our only obstacle. If we deal with him, Douluo Continent will be ours for the taking!"
"Are none of you concerned about the damage he caused?"
"Hmph, Old Seven, your vision is far too narrow!"
"Bullshit! The two cities and one research base he destroyed were all mine! Of course you don't care!"
"Didn't we already help you cut your losses in time?"
"Enough. Compared to the losses, figuring out how to keep Xiao Tianyang here is the top priority."
"I propose activating Plan Number Five!"
"I disagree. Plan Number Seven is the better option!"
"Since there are differing opinions, let us vote separately."
Very quickly, a vote concluded in a 'harmonious' atmosphere.
Of course, despite how smoothly their discussion had gone, there had only been the occasional verbal spat.
That was because their strength remained balanced.
If one day, one of them broke through and suppressed the others—
There would only be two possible outcomes.
First, the other eight would join forces against the one whose strength had surpassed theirs.
Second, the noble whose strength exceeded the other eight would defeat them one by one and rise to a higher position.
There was also another possibility.
That was if one day, one of their strengths declined.
There was no need to doubt