The great hall instantly grew noisy as people from both sides began whispering among themselves. Overall, they were all dissatisfied with having to restrain themselves by the rules.
However, before they could jointly raise their objections, the World Spirit's solemn voice rang out.
"This method is excellent! Without thunderous measures, how can there be rules for Heaven and Earth? Fellow Daoist Styx has considered the matter comprehensively. The Guiyi Realm should indeed have rules like these!"
Light and shadow flickered around it as its gaze slowly swept over the powerful figures below who wanted to speak but held back. Its tone was resolute and sonorous.
"Where there are rewards, there must be punishments. Rewards and penalties must be clearly distinguished; only then can the world's rules be maintained in the long term. I think this matter is excellent, and there is no need for further discussion. We need only act according to Fellow Daoist Styx's proposal."
When Xuan Shuzi and Old Man Myriad Phenomena saw the World Spirit display such rare resolve, they knew that it had made up its mind. Moreover, what Styx had said was indeed a fundamental method of governing the world and ensuring its lasting peace.
Although the two felt somewhat uncomfortable, they did not believe there was anything wrong with this method. After exchanging a glance, they bowed in unison.
"Senior and the World Spirit have considered the matter far ahead. We second the proposal and are willing to honor this method as the governing system of the Guiyi Realm."
Seeing that the leaders and the World Spirit had already stated their positions, the other powerful figures could only set aside any dissatisfaction, no matter how great it was. They all voiced their agreement as well.
After all, compared to the destruction of the world