Shi Haixuan's words effectively settled the nature of today's incident.
He commanded over ten thousand Abyssal Army soldiers, stationed right at Golden Lion Ridge.
He himself was also a Middle Fourth-Rank Grandmaster, his strength overwhelming everyone present.
Lampbearer Xu said with a smile, "Indeed, Lord Xian, a Three-Thousand-Year Blackwood Snake-Gall Fruit is a fine thing.
Even I couldn't get one to eat if I wanted to."
One was a lampbearer of the Cicada-Holding Directorate, the other a commander of the Abyssal Army.
With both men having spoken, everyone present stared at Xian Donglai, wanting to see how he would react.
"You expect me to eat it just because you tell me to?"
Xian Donglai sneered and closed the box.
"I have another use for this item. If Yang Ling doesn't want to trade, then this deal is off."
By now, even a blind man could have seen that something was very wrong.
Shi Haixuan said gravely, "Xian Donglai, open the lid. If you dare destroy that item, I have the authority to kill you on the spot.
Don't forget, this is the Abyssal Beast Cavern.
Here, neither the Divine Guard Office nor the Myriad Manifestations Office carries any weight.
Only the Cicada-Holding Directorate stands on equal footing with our Abyssal Army."
"Commander Shi is right."
The two lampbearers nodded with smiles, their eyes fixed squarely on Xian Donglai.
Xian Donglai's expression darkened, the corners of his mouth lifting.
"Are your Abyssal Army and Cicada-Holding Directorate really going to attack me? I don't mind, but I'm afraid our Department Master won't take this insult well."
"You dare threaten me without any evidence? I could just as easily say you're colluding with the Abyssal Beast Cavern!"
Shi Haixuan frowned slightly.
The two lampbearers of the Cicada-Holding Directorate remained silent.
If the man