Chong Qianjin's concern was shared by everyone present!
Although they had means to keep the Netherworld Race in check, both the Two-dimensional Blade and control of the Styx Koi were in Jiang Nan's hands—in other words, in humanity's hands!
So who would truly wield the Netherworld Race as a blade: humanity or the Carbon-based Alliance?
For now, everyone had to help release the Netherworld Race, which was what kept the peace. The blade belonged to the Carbon-based Alliance, too!
But who could say whether humanity might work with the Netherworld Race in the future and turn that blade against its former allies?
If so, they wouldn't be driving a tiger away by unleashing wolves. They'd be releasing a tiger back into the wild and raising a threat for the future!
Jiang Nan smiled. "To be honest, this blade—the Netherworld Race—is indeed in my hands. And if it's in my hands, that means it's effectively in the hands of the Carbon-based Alliance!"
"I can promise you that this blade will never be turned against our allies. Those who've experienced betrayal aren't willing to betray others!"
Chong Qianjin replied coolly:
(???_???) "Don't you think that promise sounds far too hollow?"
"Why should we stake our races' fates on nothing more than your word? You, Jiang Nan, are indeed known throughout the starry sky for your loyalty and deep sense of honor!"
"But who can say what the future holds?"
Noah, Manti, and the others frowned as well. Clearly, they weren't convinced!
The smile gradually faded from Jiang Nan's face. His tone turned flat. "Fine... Then let me put it another way. To put your concerns to rest, I can hand this blade—the Netherworld Race—over to you!"
"But... can you even handle it?"
The moment he said that, the expressions of the Devourers