A moment later, just as everyone thought there was nothing else to discuss and prepared to leave,
Xiao Xuan looked at them and suddenly spoke.
"Everyone, please wait a moment. There's one more matter. I hope you'll hand over the Tou She Ancient God Jade and gather them here with me."
Xiao Xuan's words struck like a thunderclap, instantly turning the relaxed atmosphere tense.
The three clan leaders and Gu Yuan stared in astonishment. A deathly silence fell over the hall.
Gu Yuan was the first to break the silence, speaking in disbelief.
"Xiao Xuan, it was agreed long ago that each clan would hold one piece of the Tou She Ancient God Jade. How can we hand them over so easily?"
Gu Yuan had coveted the Xiao Tribe's piece of the Tou She Ancient God Jade before. He hadn't expected Xiao Xuan to now take the initiative and ask for their own clan's piece.
Lei Ying, the Thunder Clan chief, furrowed his brows and said,
"Alliance Leader, Xiao Xuan, this is no small matter. We need to consider it carefully."
Yan Jin, the Flame Clan chief, chimed in.
"Exactly. The Tou She Ancient God Jade is of great importance. We simply can't agree to this."
Yao Dan, the Yao Clan chief, looked troubled.
"Alliance Leader, Xiao Xuan, this..."
Reluctance was plain on everyone's faces. They leaned toward one another, murmuring in hushed voices.
Xiao Xuan watched their reactions, his expression calm but his tone resolute.
"Everyone, Yao Chen and I discussed this beforehand and reached this decision. The Tou She Ancient God Jade is scattered among the various clans, and the Soul Clan has been eyeing it covetously. If we don't keep it in one place, the consequences will be unthinkable if the Soul Clan gets its hands on