High above the sky, the market projection radiated majestic divine might. Song Chi's cold will seemed tangible as it clashed fiercely in the void with the thoughts of Heaven-Splitting God King and the other four Transcendent beings.
"My Kindling Civilization expeditionary army has suffered grievous losses and was nearly wiped out. The Allied Command must give me an explanation." Song Chi's voice carried no emotion, yet it held unquestionable pressure.
Heaven-Splitting God King's will responded first, carrying a trace of conciliation:
"Human Emperor Song Chi, the Abyss is powerful, and the battlefield changes in an instant. Every fleet under the allied forces bears the duty of fighting bloodily. However, there were indeed shortcomings in the previous deployment, causing your side to suffer tremendous losses. Yet with the great enemy before us, I hope you will consider the bigger picture."
Eternal Ancestor's thoughts followed, more direct. "Since Your Excellency has displayed Transcendent-level might, you should naturally enjoy corresponding authority. The allied forces are willing to recognize the Kindling Civilization as having equal decision-making status with us. Future battle plans may be discussed jointly by all five parties."
Origin Star Godmaster and Mother of Myriad Machines likewise expressed similar attitudes. Facing someone who wielded genuine Transcendent-level power, especially at this most critical moment of the war, was enough to make them lower their stance and redraw the boundaries of interests, authority, and responsibility.
Continuing to act tough would only push this powerful ally to the opposing side, perhaps even trigger a split within the allied forces. That was something they absolutely did not wish to see.
Song Chi fell silent for a moment, seemingly weighing his options.
He knew full well how much weight this so-called "equal decision-making status" could carry in an allied army that the four great Transcendent civilizations had