It was simply that they had grown too powerful, drowning out the voices of those foreign nations.
Those countries feared them and tacitly accepted their words and actions.
They had even granted them considerable benefits and privileges.
Otherwise, how could an organization possibly grow to such a scale?
It could not have done without those people's support.
There were deep waters beneath this, and everyone understood it—they simply did not dare say it aloud.
The news soon reached foreign shores as well.
Salvation Society Headquarters.
"What? The Contract Anomalists not only beat up the people we sent, but also detained our people without cause?"
"What gives them the right?"
"They're too arrogant, too bold, too lawless!"
"Listen to the things that Contract Anomalist said!"
"Are we just supposed to swallow this insult?"
"He clearly doesn't take us seriously!"
"If we don't show some reaction this time, won't every other organization laugh at us?"
Several elders sat together, blowing their beards and glaring as they cursed.
"What exactly are the Contract Anomalists relying on?"
Though one elder was furious, he retained some reason. "Don't forget that Huaxia Nation recently wiped out all the divine apostles within their sphere of influence. Those people all possessed abilities."
"Even if they were not as powerful as Salvation Society members, they certainly weren't weak."
"Those incidents caused such a stir that even we heard of them, yet they were still resolved by that upstart Aberration Association."
"This shows that they are quite powerful."
The Aberration Association had the strength and confidence to treat them this way.
"Hmph. Which god do they worship, exactly?"
"I have already communicated with my Lord. My Lord instructed us to use this to probe their true capabilities."
The Grand Elder took out a divine statue.
"This is..." The other elders