Each had their own schemes

"We've considered your concerns as well, King Wuhuan. After all, you are the spiritual leader of the Wuhuan Faction, with vast holdings and responsibilities. You can't simply leave whenever you please. So, on behalf of all Otherworlders in the Great Xia Region, I guarantee this: if you participate in the national war, any faction that takes advantage of your absence will become the common enemy of all Otherworlders, including native factions such as the Great Qin Empire, the Zhangchu Regime, and the Xiang Clan. Whatever you lose, we will compensate you twice over. This is my promise, the promise of every faction represented here, and the promise of all Otherworlders in the Great Xia Region!"

Picking up where Jian Shang had left off, Dragon Soul looked straight at him and delivered these solemn assurances. Even Demon Empress Ying Ying, Yan Wuji, and the others nodded gravely in agreement.

"I'm just afraid..."

Jian Shang spoke with a deep frown, but barely began before shaking his head and falling silent.

"Afraid of what? If you have any questions or demands, King Wuhuan, please speak freely!" Seeing Jian Shang hesitate, Dragon Soul pressed him.

"Nothing! Thank you for explaining. At least I've learned a great deal and can prepare in advance. What did your discussions lead to? Please continue!"

Jian Shang smiled, his tone turning lighter.

In truth, Jian Shang had been about to say, "I'm just afraid you don't have the authority to decide, making your promises meaningless." After all, everyone present was merely a faction representative, not its leader. They could not actually make the decisions, so their assurances hardly sounded reliable.

Still, their attitude was already quite commendable and sincere.

The Jianghu was cruel, and often left people powerless. Every faction they represented was governed not by one person, but