He was even prepared to give others the star maps he had already secured. This proved once again that what Fang Qianyuan truly wanted was the outcome of nine records united, not the star maps themselves.
Yet while it was easy to see through this, truly grasping it and putting it into action demanded immense courage and resolve.
Even King Mu, who had always considered himself an eminent senior and regarded Fang Qianyuan as a junior, could not help but be won over.
He knew that once this proposal was made, the Profound Yin Sect, Netherworld Sect, Great Wilderness Sect, and Myriad Phenomena Sect would all strive to seize the opportunity. Their private pact to advance and retreat together as great sects of the Unorthodox Path would immediately be cast to the back of their minds.
Ultimately, he had offered nothing but empty words, gaining their support by promising to help them secure a place in the alliance. Fang Qianyuan, however, had put something tangible on the table.
The members of the four great lineages dissatisfied with the Luo Clan were equally shaken.
Incited by Zhuo Yaocheng, they had planned to approach Elder Guizang and coordinate their efforts from within and without. Now, however, they suddenly realized there seemed to be no need for so much trouble.
Since Fang Qianyuan was so open-minded and magnanimous, would it not be more worthwhile to follow him?
Although the Five Great Aristocratic Clans claimed neutrality, their stance had always leaned toward the Righteous Path and the Order Camp. If a mighty figure of the Righteous Path won them over, there was nothing wrong with following in his wake.
Still unwilling to concede, King Mu asked pointedly, "That still leaves only seven seats. What if, in the future, the nine records fall into the