Going with the Flow

"Whether we can or not isn't for you to decide! By our history, we certainly can't compare. All I know is that in Forging the Sacred Court, our standing is hardly below that of the Zhangchu State. Even Chen Sheng and Wu Guang have to treat me with courtesy. Especially now, with the Great Qin Empire bearing down on the Zhangchu State, they're even more afraid of provoking us and getting attacked from both sides. Their envoys have been waiting in Hidden Dragon Commandery for an audience, and they've sent a great deal of wealth to placate us and curry favor. So tell me, can we compare or not?"

Jian Shang narrowed his eyes, about to lose his temper. Then a thought struck him, and he spoke with a slow sneer.

Getting red in the face arguing with Song Zutian would give the man far too much credit. Why waste the effort?

"Hm?"

The Otherworlders present froze. Even Song Zutian was left speechless.

"Put plainly, you just can't swallow your pride. You think you're too high and mighty to bow your heads to an ordinary man like me. What you don't realize is that the roles you're playing are even less impressive. Some of the rulers you serve aren't even my equal! That may sound harsh and arrogant, but it's the truth!"

Everyone fell silent. Jian Shang swept his gaze across them and continued calmly.

"Ah..."

Dragon Soul let out a heavy sigh and said nothing. The leaders of the various factions looked thoughtful.

In truth, every Otherworlder present led a faction and was shrewd enough to know what the others were thinking.

It was easy for the Otherworlder Factions to accept joining native powers. Their own history had shaped their expectations, and that was the prevailing trend.

But King