"As expected of the chancellor. You certainly know how to put things."
"That's right. The Laka Tribe discovered its own cavern. This is the Mandate of Heaven."
"Heaven has chosen."
"When the cavern appears, the king of the Great Desert rises!"
Yong Shi Chao... Huang Shu Jie...
After Zhati presented his theory that the cavern determined the throne's rightful owner, the others continued voicing their agreement as they followed the group deeper underground.
Only after they had all expressed their positions did Shaman adopt a disapproving air. "Please, say no more of this. My Laka Tribe is utterly loyal to the Loulan Royal Family. Once the princess proves her identity, we will help her ascend the throne."
"Such benevolence and righteousness!"
"What generosity of spirit! What virtue and ability!"
"If you ask me, a young man of the Laka Tribe could marry the princess. They could govern together, giving us the best of both worlds."
"I agree!"
"Exactly. The perfect solution."
Before they even reached the Treasure Vault doors, everyone seemed to have already agreed on a resolution.
Then Zhati chuckled softly beside them. "I imagine the princess will certainly agree, for the people of the Loulan Kingdom, and for those who support her."
His tone was casual, but he emphasized the words "those who support her."
His meaning was obvious.
Whether the people who had entered with her lived or died depended on the princess's decision!
"Just listen to yourselves."
Shaman rebuked them again, only to change his tune. "Actually, I have reached the sixth turn of the Golden Body and still have nearly a century left to live. I am still the morning sun. Am I not qualified?"
At first, everyone froze, but once Shaman finished speaking, they immediately caught on.
"Haha! Chief Shaman possesses extraordinary strength. You'll