"However, to prevent anyone from defecting to the Devil Race and betraying humanity, or from casting aside the greater good for personal gain, everyone present must agree to two matters."
Fang Xiao's gaze swept across the many Spirit Transformation cultivators present as he spoke slowly.
"First: orders must be obeyed without question.
Until the Devil Race has been driven back, every force in the Taichang Realm must follow my command.
Likewise, I guarantee that I will not deliberately target any faction over past grievances.
During the war, all will be treated equally, and all gains will be divided equally among you.
Naturally, this applies only for the duration of the Devil Race's invasion. Once the Devil Race has retreated, I will not interfere in your sects' internal affairs."
As he spoke, Fang Xiao deliberately glanced at Tian Yue and the others, his gaze lingering on Gongye Liyuan for a moment.
Gongye Liyuan could not help trembling. Though she wanted to refuse, her body stiffened uncooperatively where she stood, and she did not dare say another word.
The others wore much the same expression. Who among them dared utter even half a word of refusal?
In the end, Tian Yue was the one who braced himself and asked on everyone's behalf.
"The Devil Race is powerful. Could Fellow Daoist Fang explain in detail how we are meant to deal with them, and how you will ensure that everyone is treated equally during this time?"
"What fellow cultivator Tian Yue said is also what we wish to ask. If Fellow Daoist Fang intends to lead us against the Devil Race, you must at least let us see some hope of victory."
With Tian Yue taking the lead, the others finally dared to speak up.
"Rest assured, everyone. Since I dare say this,