Lin Bai returned to the Stone Throne but did not rush to speak again. Instead, he gave everyone present ample time to think.
After a period of silence and stillness, Shen Xing, the head of the Shen Family of the Third Divine Hall, looked around and discovered that no one had asked a question.
He waited a little longer. Once he was certain that no one would speak, he let out a soft sigh and said:
"Alas."
"Since no one is willing to play the 'villain,' this old man will do it!"
Shen Xing took the initiative to speak, instantly drawing the attention of every martial artist present. Even Lin Bai turned his gaze toward Shen Xing.
Lin Bai had already proposed cooperation and given them sufficient time to think. Next, he could only "watch the situation unfold and counter each move as it came."
After Elder Shen Xing broke the silence, he immediately addressed Lin Bai, who sat upon the Stone Throne:
"Imperial Son Lin Bai, let us put the matter of cooperation aside for now."
"This old man has a few questions he would like to ask Imperial Son Lin Bai!"
"First... if we cooperate with Imperial Son Lin Bai, how exactly are we to cooperate?"
"Second, what benefits can we obtain by cooperating with Imperial Son Lin Bai?"
Elder Shen Xing raised two questions.
To put it simply... how were they to cooperate, and what benefits could they reap?
Lin Bai answered unhurriedly:
"It's very simple."
"I want to retain my position as the Devil Palace's Imperial Son, or perhaps become the Devil Palace's future ruler. Neither of these things is something I can accomplish alone."
"So I need everyone's help!"
"I hope that the great families present can work together with me in the days ahead