"Thus, at Elder Jia and the others' suggestion, I have decided to form an alliance, uniting all the forces of the Jia Ma Empire to face this gathering."
"As people of the Jia Ma Empire, this land is home to us all. I have no wish to see any calamity befall it. Likewise, none of you here wishes to see the Jia Ma Empire's reputation suffer."
"Though my abilities are modest, I was fortunate enough to break through to the Dou Zong realm. Naturally, I am duty-bound to take responsibility for this."
"Please rest assured that joining the alliance does not mean giving up everything you already have. You all understand how an alliance works. You may retain your existing factions, and I promise here and now that I will not interfere in your internal affairs or demand your absolute loyalty to the alliance."
"I fully respect your wishes. If you do not wish to join, that is perfectly fine. It is entirely voluntary."
"All right, I have said everything I wanted to say. Please state your decisions."
After delivering his lengthy speech, Xiao Yu finally stopped and calmly surveyed everyone present.
Apart from the four strongest figures at the head of the gathering, the other faction leaders exchanged glances, seemingly communicating something with their eyes.
In truth, everyone who had come had already made their decision. This was merely a formality.
Jia Xingtian was the first to stand and declare his position. "The Jia Ma Imperial Family is willing to join the alliance," he said solemnly.
"The Mittel Family is willing to join the alliance."
"The Alchemist Guild is willing to join the alliance."
"The Misty Cloud Sect also agrees to join the alliance."
"The Nalan Family..."
"The Mu Family..."
With Jia Xingtian setting the example, the other factions