Old Ancestor Dark Nether looked displeased.
No one mentioned that half-step he had taken earlier, but everyone present had seen it.
Those in the Longevity Realm cared most about saving face.
If he continued to insist he did not believe it, he would be dragging that half-step backward out into the open all over again.
Old Ancestor Cangwu spoke first.
"The Command Token has acknowledged its master. That much is settled."
He paused, then added another sentence.
"But acknowledging a master alone won't open the Outer Seal of Return to Void. Purple Gold, you summoned us here because you want us to contribute our Origin Source. You must at least explain what this junior can bring back for us after entering the Immortal Court."
Old Ancestor Dark Nether immediately chimed in.
"Exactly."
He stared at Zhou Xuan.
"Getting the Supreme One Token to acknowledge you is your own achievement. But if you want us to risk ourselves alongside you, there must be a price."
The Alliance Leader did not immediately answer for Zhou Xuan.
This was not something he could agree to on Zhou Xuan's behalf.
Emperor Jiang Wu raised a hand.
As soon as he spoke, the surging energies within the hall settled somewhat.
"Zhou Xuan."
Zhou Xuan turned toward him.
"Please speak, Emperor Wu."
Emperor Jiang Wu did not beat around the bush.
"If you enter what remains of the Immortal Court, what can you do for us?"
That question carried more weight than Dark Nether's interrogation.
Dark Nether wanted to save face.
Cangwu wanted assurances.
Emperor Jiang Wu wanted results.
After hearing him out, Zhou Xuan actually relaxed a little.
If they could negotiate a price, that meant they had already acknowledged his right to sit at the table.
He did not rush to make promises.
"What