"So, the East Sea Dragon Palace has decided not to join the Myriad Demons Alliance?" In the great hall, Golden Shears's expression gradually turned cold as he spoke each word distinctly.
Dragon Fang and Qingqing formed hand seals, and an imposing aura gradually spread from them.
"Silence!" Seeing this, Ao Hong secretly groaned and shouted sternly.
Only then did the enraged Dragon Palace members fall silent. They all looked toward Ao Hong as the clamorous crowd slowly quieted.
"Brother Jin, this is a matter of great importance. Please allow me to discuss it with my clansmen. How about I give you an answer in three days?" Ao Hong said slowly, turning toward Golden Shears.
As long as he could buy a few days, he would be able to stabilize his realm. By then, there would be far more room to maneuver.
"Our alliance has always acted decisively. I cannot wait three days. Jin wants a clear answer from Fellow Daoist Ao right now. Will you join our alliance or not? As the lord of the Dragon Palace, do you not even have this much resolve? Must you listen to a pack of trash?" Golden Shears fixed Ao Hong with his fierce eyes.
Seeing Golden Shears's increasingly hostile tone, Ao Hong's face darkened as well.
He had also realized that Golden Shears had come to force his hand precisely because he had just survived the Taiyi Thunder Tribulation and his vital energy was still unstable.
"As Fellow Daoist Jin can see, most members of our palace oppose joining the Myriad Demons Alliance. Public outrage cannot be ignored. Forgive me, but I cannot comply with your request to join," Ao Hong said coldly, anger rising in his heart.
Even if his foundation had yet to stabilize, he carried the bloodline of a