After hearing Du Shu's statement, the members of the orthodox sects began to waver in their resistance.
His six reasons carried no particularly strong selfish motives and were even quite fair.
But when things went against the norm, something sinister had to be at work. The Demon Sect's sudden change of heart only made them more uneasy.
"Let us discuss this," Lu Lingjun said.
"We'll wait outside. Call us when you've reached a decision." Ma Tengyun gave them ample room.
Once the two men from the Demon Sect left, the Council Chamber erupted.
"What exactly is the Demon Sect trying to do?"
"Surely it can't really be for the Human Clan? Does that make sense?"
"Something just feels wrong. The Demon Sect is acting far too strangely!"
Everyone was deeply suspicious of the Demon Sect's motives.
Once the discussion had more or less run its course, Lin Jiuyuan said, "Let's establish one thing first: do we want to cooperate with the Demon Sect? Those in favor, raise your hands!"
Lu Lingjun raised his hand first.
Others followed.
In the end, more than half of them had raised their hands.
"Then we'll cooperate! If the Demon Sect joins us, that will indeed be a good thing.
"What we need to discuss next is how to prevent the Demon Sect from playing dirty behind our backs." Lin Jiuyuan set the direction.
Everyone offered suggestions.
Half an hour later, they settled on a plan.
Lin Jiuyuan had someone invite Ma Tengyun and Du Shu back in.
Once the two were seated, Lin Jiuyuan said with a smile, "As Second Boss Ma said, the coming Great Age is a calamity for the Human Clan. At a time like this, we should put aside our prejudices and unite against external enemies.
"It is the Human