After surveying the room, the noisy scene quieted considerably.
The leaders of the various factions slowly stepped forward and gathered around a table.
The Immortal King counted the attendees. Once everyone was present, he nodded.
"Everyone, you've come from far away. You must have had a tiring journey."
The Immortal King seemed not to have heard the noisy discussions unfavorable to him. A gentle smile rested on his face.
His reaction startled the Gods of All Heavens, who were all harboring their own schemes.
They had not expected the Immortal King to remain so calm.
Originally, they had hoped the Immortal King would fly into a rage and make some sort of military pledge. If he failed to fulfill it, there would be plenty to exploit. Yet his emotions were controlled far too well. Not only did he show no agitation, but he even began by offering everyone a few compliments.
This directly left the gods at a loss.
"Everyone has already heard the Sky-Piercing Brahma Sound. We still don't know who its speaker was, but one thing is certain: our prestige has basically ceased to exist."
"If we wish to continue obtaining Source Power, we can only act ourselves. But doing so will create a vicious cycle. Everyone, if we are to continue developing, you must all contribute."
The Immortal Emperor stressed the final few words. A trace of coldness appeared on his naturally imposing face.
Both Zeus and Odin knew perfectly well whom those words were directed at.
They were somewhat displeased, but neither showed it. Instead, they thoughtfully echoed the Immortal King's words.
Still, their words carried more than a few barbs.
"For thousands of years, no one has ever dared challenge the majesty of the Gods of All Heavens. Qin Zhu truly is unbelievable. I've known