His gaze was clear and penetrating, seeing through the crucial gains and losses within. He slowly spoke to remind them:
"Chaos Origin Stone is an ultimate treasure born of Chaos, its output exceedingly scarce, far beyond ordinary treasures of the myriad worlds.
"Across all of Chaos, only the Great Dao Forbidden Lands overseen by Dao Venerables can nurture and produce it."
"Such heaven-defying resources are the exclusive foundation of Dao Venerables. That we were granted a glimpse of this opportunity and a share of its blessings is itself the fortune brought by forging this alliance.
"If we wish to continue obtaining Origin Stones and steadily advance our cultivation in the future, the deep cooperation between the Myriad Worlds Chamber of Commerce, the Dao Venerable, and Jin Shui Treasure Pavilion cannot be interrupted for even a moment."
These words were clear and well-reasoned, striking straight at the heart of the matter and instantly sobering the three who had been overwhelmed with joy.
Qu Yao and Chen Mo reined in the delight on their faces, nodding repeatedly in wholehearted agreement.
Shang Zhen's gaze turned solemn. After pondering briefly, he made his decision at once, his tone incomparably earnest and resolute:
"Fellow Daoist Gu is right."
"From this day forth, everyone in the Myriad Worlds Chamber of Commerce will heed the Dao Venerable's command and faithfully follow Jin Shui Treasure Pavilion's orders.
"As long as we can secure this opportunity, never mind deep cooperation—even if the Dao Venerable wishes for the Myriad Worlds Chamber of Commerce to merge entirely into Jin Shui Treasure Pavilion, we will not have the slightest objection."
To break through the Shackles that had endured since time immemorial, to ensure the chamber's survival and rise, abandoning the status of an independent force and attaching themselves to an unparalleled giant