"Your junior would not dare! Your junior would never dare overstep!"
He hurriedly restrained himself, lowered his stance, and explained respectfully.
"Patriarch Li, please do not misunderstand. Your junior is by no means questioning the Li Family's decision. It is simply that the crisis beyond the domain is pressing at our heels, and the situation changes in the blink of an eye. There can be no delay."
He steadied himself and laid out his proposal in an orderly manner.
"On this journey, your junior has not only come to visit the Li Family. I will also visit the other four top powers of Sin Domain one by one, persuading all sides to join hands against the enemy.
"In your junior's humble opinion, it would be better for us to set a definite date. Once I have gathered representatives from every power, we can return to the Li Family and convene together. All sides may discuss the alliance pact, settle our strategies, unite our fronts, and confront the calamity beyond the domain together. That would be the most prudent and comprehensive course!"
Li Tianba's gaze flickered. After pondering for a moment, he found the method sound and feasible. He gave a faint nod, his tone returning to calm.
"That is reasonable. We shall proceed as you suggest. Go make the arrangements. You may withdraw."
"Your junior obeys!"
Gui Ying let out a great sigh of relief. He promptly bowed in salute and withdrew from the main hall with utmost respect, beginning preparations for the upcoming gathering of the major powers.
The heavy hall doors slowly closed, completely shutting Gui Ying's figure outside.
The vast main hall of the Li Family instantly returned to deathly stillness. The taut atmosphere of drawn swords and oppressive pressure gradually dispersed, leaving only silent spiritual light