Jin Shui, who was pouring tea nearby, suddenly froze. His round face was filled with astonishment, and his eyes were full of disbelief.
Qin, seated at the head of the room, narrowed his eyes slightly as waves of thoughts quietly stirred within him.
Even the Myriad Worlds Chamber of Commerce, with its broad vision and far-reaching outlook, had merely sought to form an alliance for mutual benefit while preserving its status as an independent force. They would never lightly speak of submission.
Yet no one had expected that Sin Fragrance Pavilion, which appeared to dwell amid romance and remain detached from worldly disputes, would prove to be the most clear-sighted and decisive among all the top powers.
They did not speak of cooperation or balance. The moment they opened their mouths, they offered the submission of their entire faction.
A faint hint of amusement and reflection flashed through Qin's eyes as he pondered inwardly:
Interesting!
It seemed that Sin Fragrance Pavilion had either completely seen through the supreme strength he had concealed within Chaos, strength capable of crushing the Sin Domain, and knew that any resistance would be futile. Thus, they had simply submitted in hopes of securing a chance at survival.
Or perhaps they had long seen through the true nature of the Sin Domain's game, recognized the decay of the old powers and the inevitable collapse of the old Order, and chosen a worthy master early on.
Whichever it was, such insight, decisiveness, and ruthless resolve far surpassed that of the other major factions.
As expected, none of the five top powers of the Sin Domain were mediocre.
The Myriad Worlds Chamber of Commerce sought survival, while Sin Fragrance Pavilion had seen through the final outcome at a glance. They abandoned the game and chose submission. They were