"Heh, you said yourselves that we had no right to pass judgment. Your delegation openly questioned the authority of our Three Realms Assembly, so naturally, your vote cannot count."
Silver Horn's reasoning left the Buddhas of Spirit Mountain red-faced with frustration.
They wanted to argue further, but Silver Horn gave them no chance.
"What about the Dragon Clan Delegation?"
"We of the Dragon Clan vote in favor!" As expected, the Dragon Clan also voted in favor.
Silver Horn glanced at Kong Xuan and continued soliciting opinions. "And the Netherworld?"
"We of the Netherworld vote against."
Minghe glanced at Tathagata, Haotian, and the Two Western Saints, giving the Western Lands some face.
"3-2."
"And the Cultivation Realm Advisory Delegation?"
Silver Horn's gaze fell on Guang Chengzi and the others.
"We also vote against."
Naturally, Guang Chengzi stood on Kong Xuan's side as well.
"3-3."
"And the Plants and Animals Realm Advisory Delegation?" Silver Horn continued asking Apricot Immortal, Honest Duke, and the representatives of the animal realm...
Ding!
They could not speak, but a great tree and a fox pressed the green buttons, voting in favor as well.
"Finally, what about the Rogue Delegation?"
Silver Horn's gaze finally settled on the Rogue Delegation represented by Zhen Yuanzi.
The tally now stood at 4-3, with the opposing votes trailing.
That made the opinion of the Rogue Delegation represented by Zhen Yuanzi seem especially important.
Although they thought little of this trial, Kong Xuan and the others all looked toward Zhen Yuanzi at once, growing somewhat nervous.
"Our side will vote against."
In the end, Zhen Yuanzi also cast a vote against.
"4-4."
A tie!
The vote had actually produced a deadlock. The entire assembly fell briefly silent, then everyone erupted into an uproar, turning toward the Western Lands Advisory Delegation.
Had this