Di Tian nodded at once, agreement clear in his voice:
"You are absolutely right, my lord. I shared that concern. But Qian Daoliu proposed that we send Ferocious Beasts to supervise every Pact Ceremony, and he also promised to make the accounts for the use of blood essence public. Perhaps that can keep such a thing from happening for now."
"Only for now."
The Silver Dragon King shook her head gently, a trace of foresight far beyond Di Tian's flashing through her amethyst dragon eyes.
"Human hearts change, especially when power is concentrated in one side's hands. So-called 'rules' are easily broken. Fortunately, however, the Soul Spirit System was developed by Spirit Hall-the Angel God of old, though a human deity, was a fair judge. She did not favor humans or oppress Soul Beasts. If her descendants can truly uphold that original conviction and hold the line on 'equality,' perhaps there is still hope for this matter."
She shifted the conversation to the upheaval in Slaughter City, her tone growing more complicated:
"Qian Daoliu dared to destroy the Asura God's Slaughter City and openly oppose him. He does possess some of the boldness the Angel God had back then. But you must understand that, as one of the Divine Realm's Five Great God Kings, the Asura God will never let this rest. He withdrew this time not because he feared Spirit Hall, but because he was wary of being checked by the other God Kings. Once the situation in the Divine Realm changes, he will surely seek another chance to interfere with the continent. You must prepare in advance."
The Silver Dragon King inclined her head slightly, her amethyst eyes filled with the resolve and authority of one making a decision:
"To stand against the Divine Realm, Star Dou's strength