Xiao Yuan nodded with a smile. "Of course."
"In that case," Li Hengkong said, folding his hands on the table again and looking calmly at Xiao Yuan, "I can make one promise on behalf of the human race.
"All human experts who newly advance to the Radiant God tier will give priority to joining Star Soul Hall as full members.
"But martial artists below that tier, including all Moon God experts, will have the right to choose whether to join Star Soul Hall or remain here."
Xiao Yuan's brows rose slightly, and an almost imperceptible change crossed his face.
Li Hengkong caught it.
Of course he knew what the other man was thinking, but turning people's loyalties into bargaining chips was exactly what he intended.
He believed Xiao Yuan could weigh the advantages and disadvantages.
So he continued, "But I believe many of our Moon God experts are eager to join a major cosmic power like Star Soul Hall.
"After all, the resources and opportunities in the universe are far greater than those in the Primordial Origin Realm, this tiny world sealed off by a Star Array.
"But we cannot force this. Coercion would only backfire.
"Let the Moon God experts choose for themselves. Those accepted will feel grateful to Star Soul Hall, and those who aren't will have no cause for resentment.
"I think that would be the best outcome for both sides.
"After all, I believe a loyal Moon God is worth far more than a Moon God slave. Wouldn't you agree?"
Even Xiao Yuan fell silent for several seconds at that. Then he smiled faintly. "It seems Speaker Li isn't entirely unfamiliar with the universe."
Li Hengkong smiled slightly. "These are merely deductions drawn from ancient ruins scattered across the world and humanity's history, not genuine knowledge.