The sparks of war, so painstakingly kindled, were extinguished by the fear of "Prophet" Xie Sen.
Across the entire alliance, among the full thousand Ninth Order elders of every race, not a single one besides Xue Lin raised any doubts or objections.
"Senior, thank you for your guidance and trust these past few days!"
Xie Sen bowed deeply to Xue Lin, then took a deep breath, straightened his chest, and swept his gaze over the elders present.
The fear on his face gradually receded, replaced bit by bit with confidence.
"Elders, I used to fall into terror because of all kinds of inexplicable illusions, but with Senior Xue Lin's encouragement, I finally understand now... those were not illusions. They were the future!"
"Senior Xue Lin was right before. The 'Twin Demons' deliberately avoided our alliance because they knew they could not defeat us, but... that is only when they are separated!"
"When the Twin Demons unite, they can overturn seas and skies!"
A trace of fear flashed through his eyes as though he had seen something horrifying, and his voice trembled.
"Once we launch a surprise attack on Sky Demon Island and force the 'Twin Demons' to appear and join forces, the consequences will be unimaginable. That is why I said... this journey bodes ill!"
His words were logical and well-founded, and the elders of every race nodded in agreement.
Except for Xue Lin.
The Twin Demons joining forces?
Xue Lin's face darkened, and the corner of his mouth twitched.
Elder Xue Yan and Lord Beo joining forces with the Heavenly Demon Prodigy—was that even possible?!
Yet at this moment, he could only watch helplessly as Xie Sen spouted nonsense, powerless to stop him.
He had personally elevated Xie Sen to the altar step by step. The "Twin Demons" had