For Xiao Ying, winning approval for opening up new territory was only a minor issue! What mattered most was how to persuade his tribespeople to accept founding a nation-and whether to establish a new nation or continue the Great Huan Immortal Kingdom!
Leaving Mulberry Elm Island, leaving the Heavenfall Sea, and heading to the Otherworld to open up new territory all fell within the High Priest's authority. Discussing these matters with the tribespeople was merely a way to gain more approval and reduce doubts, resistance, and other misgivings. As long as the High Priest insisted, no one could change his decision. Even those who disapproved had to accept it. Such was the authority and unique standing of a Barbarian Tribe High Priest!
However, founding a nation and establishing a court went beyond the scope of a tribe. It was tantamount to overturning the tribespeople's entire way of thinking, and thus somewhat exceeded the High Priest's authority. It might even challenge the special authority of the High Priest's position itself. That was already beyond the bounds of his office.
Xiao Ying repeatedly allowed the tribespeople to discuss opening up new territory, tribal affairs, and other matters while maintaining an air of mystery and strength. His recruitment of craftsmen from other peoples, such as Tan Shier, and his entrusting of important duties to outsiders such as Mozi, Li Jing, and Guihai Canglan were all part of the same plan. In truth, he was preparing and laying the groundwork for founding a nation, gradually influencing everyone's thinking in subtle ways, hoping to achieve a fundamental transformation in the end!
"Support from Empress Island?!"
Witch King Jin Yan and the other four were startled and puzzled. Then they followed Xiao Ying's gaze toward the two veiled women. Who were they?
"High Priest! We have