Battle Through the Heavens: Obtaining the Extraction System at the Start

"Now that the Heaven and Earth Alliance has just been established and there is much to be done, we need someone of both virtue and talent, someone of exceptional strength, to hold the reins of power. In this old man's opinion, none but Master Xiao Ling is suited for the position of Alliance Leader!"

Seeing Yun Shan seize the initiative over the selection of the Alliance Leader, everyone at the banquet cast him strange looks. They all secretly cursed him in their hearts. This old fox was truly shrewd. He had kept silent when it was time to state his position, yet now he had picked the perfect moment to get ahead and curry favor.

No sooner had this thought arisen than everyone feared falling behind. They rose to echo his words, and voices of approval immediately rang out one after another.

Even Jia Xing Tian, whose expression was still somewhat dispirited, took a deep breath and expressed his absolute agreement.

Seeing that everyone present was so sensible, the smile at Xiao Ling's lips deepened. He slowly rose to his feet, his black robes fluttering lightly with the movement. The faint pressure circulating around him instantly quieted the gathering.

"Since you all think so highly of me, I shall not refuse. I will accept the position of Alliance Leader of the Heaven and Earth Alliance."

Xiao Ling's voice was steady and forceful, reaching every corner of the courtyard. "From this day onward, everyone here shall be elders of the Heaven and Earth Alliance. Matters within the alliance will require us all to work together, and I will rely on your guidance."

As soon as he finished speaking, fervent responses rose from the seats.

"Alliance Leader Xiao Ling is too courteous!"

"It is our honor to follow at the Alliance Leader's