Luo Yiyi walked beside him, watching everything with a faint smile lifting the corners of her lips.
"Feng Xuanzi and Tian Ji have managed this place well."
Su Ming murmured his agreement.
"They really have put their hearts into it."
As they spoke,
the two had already reached the entrance to the Council Hall.
The doors stood open.
Xuanyuan Tian Ji and Feng Xuanzi were already waiting inside.
Hearing footsteps,
both rose and came forward to greet them.
"Su Ming, you're back."
Clad in silver-white battle armor, Xuanyuan Tian Ji looked every bit the valiant warrior.
Seeing Su Ming return safely, a barely perceptible trace of relief flickered in her eyes.
Feng Xuanzi also cupped his hands and smiled. "Thank you for your efforts on this trip, Alliance Leader."
"Did everything go smoothly at the Profound Sun Sword Sect?"
Su Ming walked over to the seat of honor, sat down, and spoke calmly.
"Fairly smoothly."
"The Profound Sun Sword Sect has agreed to an alliance."
"Within three days, they'll send five thousand elite troops, led by the Great Elder."
"Everything will follow the military merit system, and command will remain with us."
Xuanyuan Tian Ji and Feng Xuanzi exchanged a glance, each seeing delight in the other's eyes.
The Profound Sun Sword Sect was one of the foremost great sects in the Heavenly Profound Immortal Domain.
With them taking the lead,
dealing with the remaining two powers would be much less taxing.
"Wonderful!"
Feng Xuanzi clapped his hands and laughed.
"With the Profound Sun Sword Sect setting an example, the negotiations ahead will be easier."
Xuanyuan Tian Ji was not so optimistic, however, and frowned slightly.
"The Profound Sun Sword Sect is a Human Race sect. At least they're somewhat reasonable."
"The Qingqiu Demon Kingdom and the Blood Fiend Devil