"All right, this matter ends here."
Seeing the atmosphere fall silent, the Giant Axe Founder spoke from the seat of honor at just the right moment. The Universe Masters all turned to look at him.
"Chaos."
The Giant Axe Founder looked at the Chaos City Lord. "You handled this very well. Let's proceed according to Ling Feng's request."
"With that young fellow's strength, he'll be sitting alongside us sooner or later. He has every right to make requests of us." The Giant Axe Founder gazed at the Universe Masters. "Besides, this request clearly puts him at a disadvantage, yet he made it anyway. That shows he truly has the race's interests at heart."
"Chaos is right. Even I, Giant Axe, am proud of a disciple who values loyalty and affection so deeply. I hope you can all be like Ling Feng, rather than disregard the race for the sake of personal gain!"
The Giant Axe Founder's voice rose. "Don't forget-you are humans first!"
Those words slammed into the hearts of the Universe Masters. For a moment, all of them lowered their heads except the Chaos City Lord.
They all knew the Giant Axe Founder's words were directed at them. It was also a warning not to harm the race's interests for their own benefit.
Perhaps they had realized their mistake, or perhaps they knew the Giant Axe Founder was angry. Either way, these Universe Masters lowered their heads and voiced no further objections.
Within the Human Race, the Giant Axe Founder held absolute authority.
Thunder Island, Venerable Nine Swords' palace.
Ling Feng appeared outside the palace carrying two cases of precious fruit wine and headed inside.
"Teacher! Teacher..."
Ling Feng shouted from outside, as casually as if he had arrived at his own home.
"You brat, stop shouting. Come