Yue Hanshan stood in the hall, his black armor deep as an abyss. He swept his gaze around and said gravely, "Then, as of today, the Golden Scale Alliance of the Gouwu Sea is formally established."
His voice rang like a deep bell, commanding respect without anger.
"Alliance Leader Hui'an, Deputy Alliance Leader Qing, Deputy Alliance Leader Yaoyue, each of you will have your own responsibilities. The Alliance Deliberation Pavilion, Alliance Law Division, Alliance Treasury, liaison work... within three months, the alliance leader will take the lead in drafting the detailed charter through joint deliberation. Regarding the Nine Netherworlds Ancient Bloodline, Alliance Leader Hui'an and Deputy Alliance Leader Qing are to come to Heavenly Abyss Pass promptly once the charter is completed."
He paused, his gaze settling on Sea-Calming True Lord and the other two.
Neither forcefully nor lightly, he said only, "I believe everyone supports this."
The corner of Sea-Calming True Lord's mouth twitched, but he said nothing.
Old Man Tianchi lowered his eyes and nodded.
Fire Jiao True Lord's Adam's apple bobbed. In the end, he merely cupped his hands.
-it was not that they had no objections.
They did not dare voice them.
Yue Hanshan stopped looking at them and turned to nod to Hui'an, Qing Chen, and Yaoyue in turn. "Alliance leaders, I shall take my leave. Military affairs still await me at Heavenly Abyss Pass."
"Safe travels, Circuit Inspector." Hui'an pressed his palms together.
Qing Chen nodded, his expression still as water.
Yaoyue did not look at him at all.
Yue Hanshan did not mind either and strode out of the hall.
His black armor clanged as he descended the steps, every footfall seeming to land on their hearts. Then he transformed into black escape light, tore through the night, and vanished beyond the horizon