As he took action, all the warriors of the Ten Thousand Races Alliance were dispersed among the various units.
The tribal chiefs of the various races, however, were full of complaints.
They had been assigned to command the combat units, but they discovered that, with their warriors so scattered, each unit was harder to manage than before.
Naturally, they voiced their dissatisfaction with Shakyamuni in private.
Some races even banded together, intending to leave the alliance.
The news soon reached Shakyamuni.
"Reporting to the Alliance Leader: some tribal chiefs are contacting one another, intending to leave the alliance."
"Alliance Leader, these fellows really don't know what's good for them. They dare to damage the alliance and undermine its unity. Their crimes are simply unforgivable!"
Shakyamuni shook his head. "No matter. They're merely clowns capering on a stage. As long as the tide favors me, there's nothing to worry about."
He paid these people no heed at all-or rather, he already had a fully formed plan in mind.
"By the way, where have Mo Yu and Shu Chou reached?"
Compared with those minor races banding together, he cared far more about this diplomatic mission. This was his first time dealing with the Human Race.
The Human Race's attitude and the Human Sovereign's conduct would determine his future course of action.
An attendant beside him passed along the news. "The Message Talisman indicates that Mo Yu and the others have entered the Human Race's territory."
Shakyamuni nodded. "Invite Maitreya Buddha and Bodhisattva Manjushri here to discuss matters."
Soon, Maitreya Buddha and Bodhisattva Manjushri arrived at the camp.
"Amitabha. Greetings, my two junior brothers."
"I invited you both here because there are a few matters I need to convey."
Bodhisattva Manjushri smiled. "Please enlighten us, my lord."
Maitreya Buddha looked at Shakyamuni with