"Senior Fang, you speak wrongly. As I said earlier, it belongs to the virtuous. If in this world, having a larger fist means one can convince others, then the Liu family and the demon race are the strongest. Why not let them lead the Lei Feng Realm directly?
What else are we discussing here? Why not just invite Commander Qiong Shen and Liu Nai Weng to be the Alliance Leader?
Furthermore, my Lei Di Hall has three Tribulation Crossing experts. Combined with Xiao Yu and myself, that makes five Tribulation Crossing battle strengths. In terms of power, Senior Fang, are you truly stronger than me?"
Wan Lei spoke calmly and logically.
Fang Fuhui's eyes widened, about to speak, when Qu Tianlei, the Tribulation Crossing ancestor of the Yin Yang Sect, suddenly stood up.
"Hmph, your words are glib. Setting aside strength for a moment, let's talk about seniority and orthodoxy!
We, the Fang family, the Yin Yang Sect, and the Kui Lian Sect, have stood in the Lei Feng Realm for over fifty thousand years. The three of us are senior figures who have lived for thousands of years. By reason and by right, an elder with high prestige should be chosen from among us to assume the position of Alliance Leader.
How can it possibly be your turn, a mere youth not yet thirty years old?"
"Since Senior Qu brings up seniority, I have even more to say.
Looking back fifty thousand years, you say? Heh heh.
I recall that fifty thousand years ago, it was my Lei Di Hall that suppressed all others and unified the eight directions, becoming the most noble and supreme place in the Lei Feng Realm.
I recall that back then, the Yin Yang Sect and the Kui Lian Sect also obeyed the commands of Lei Di. The ancestor of the Fang family was even Lei Di's second disciple.
At that time, did your three families dare to speak such words to Lei Di?
In terms of orthodoxy and seniority, isn't my Lei Di Hall stronger than any of yours?"
"Ancestor Lei Di also came from our Yin Yang Sect, and you are also a disciple of our Yin Yang Sect!"
Qu Tianlei pointed at Wan Lei and shouted angrily.
"So, back then, did your three families dare to disobey Lei Di's commands? Dare not obey Lei Di Hall?"
Wan Lei retorted sarcastically.
"You... you're twisting words!"
"Alright, everyone, calm down. We are an alliance, not enemies. The alliance has just been established, and we are already arguing fiercely. Wouldn't that make outsiders laugh at us?"
Chen Manlian, the ancestor of the Kui Lian Sect, stood up and took two steps forward.
"I believe that neither seniority nor strength is the most important.
Currently, we need to resist the demon race. Naturally, we should speak based on merit in fighting the demon race.
Hall Master Wan indeed has great merit, as Clan Leader Fang has made very clear.
However, I believe that Hall Master Wan's merit did not play a decisive role.
During the first invasion by the demon race, the nine Tribulation Crossers together killed demons and suppressed the demon commanders.
Currently, three have betrayed us, and three have an unclear attitude and have not participated in the alliance.
Only the three of us are willing to join this alliance.
Back then, if we three hadn't fought with all our might to kill the demons and destroy the teleportation channels, the Lei Feng Realm would likely have become a paradise for demons. You, Hall Master Wan, were merely a small Core Formation cultivator back then, and thus had no opportunity to grow to where you are today in the peaceful Lei Feng Realm.
In the second war against the demons, we three took the lead, holding back the enemy's demon commanders and Tribulation Crossers. Otherwise, how would Hall Master Wan have had the chance to destroy that teleportation channel?
Therefore, in terms of merit, we are all actually similar.
Don't you think so, Hall Master Wan?"
Chen Manlian's lips curved into a playful, provocative smile, her beautiful eyes fixed on Wan Lei.
"Hahaha, good. Three things: seniority, strength, and merit.
The seniority of my Lei Di Hall needs no further mention. Then, today, I shall let you all see whether the strength and merit of my Lei Di Hall can truly suppress your three families!"
As soon as Wan Lei said this, the faces of the three Tribulation Crossers changed greatly.
"Hall Master Wan, are you intending to attack us?"
"How is that possible? We are an alliance, allies. As long as you do not betray the alliance, I, Wan Lei, will never attack you.
What I mean is, of course, fighting enemies."
"Enemies? Is Hall Master Wan going to lead the Lei Di Hall army to attack the Liu family?"
"Why would we need to go?"
Wan Lei raised his head and looked towards the south.
"The enemy, aren't they delivering themselves to our doorstep?"
"Report!!!"
A guard rushed into the great hall and knelt on one knee.
"Reporting to Hall Master, the allied army of the demon race, the Liu family, and the Kai Tian Sword Sect has appeared to the south of our Hall!"
"What? The demon race is attacking now?"
"Hmph, they must have come specifically to cause trouble today, seeing that the Lei Di Hall is holding its opening ceremony. Their wolfish ambitions are obvious!"
"No, the enemy is coming with great force. I think they likely intend to destroy us in one fell swoop!"
"Everyone, please remain calm!"
Wan Lei waved his hand and looked at the three Tribulation Crossers before him.
"Three seniors, let's put aside the matter of the Alliance Leader for now. We still need to deal with the current enemy."
"That is natural. We are gathered here precisely to fight against the demon race.
Now that the enemy has arrived at our doorstep, we naturally have no choice but to do our duty."
Fang Fuhui immediately turned and was the first to walk out of the great hall.
The other attendees surged out of the hall with a whoosh, and Wan Lei and the others followed.
At this time, the sect protection array on the mountain range had already been erected, protecting the entire area of the Lei Di Hall.
The Lei Di Hall army had already assembled in mid-air, ready to attack at any moment.
And beyond the sky to the south, was an enemy that blotted out the sun and covered the sky.
Upon closer inspection, there were at least two hundred thousand demons, all of them elite.
Beside them was an army flying the Liu family banner, numbering tens of thousands.
Looking further to the sides, were people from the Huo family and the Kai Tian Sword Sect, totaling a hundred thousand.
It could be seen that the main force of the enemy army this time was still the demon race. The number of troops deployed by the other three families was not large. Although they were elites, their perfunctory attitude could also be seen.
"Qiong Shen and Qiong Ku have both come. There are at least twenty demon commanders. On the Liu family's side, Liu Nai Weng is not here, but Liu Zhongwu has arrived. The Huo family and the Kai Tian Sword Sect have not sent out their elder Tribulation Crossing experts. The two Tribulation Crossers who have come are from their respective families, lower-tier Tribulation Crossers."
Old Fang observed the enemy's battle formation and explained.
The enemy's arrival was very sudden. The Lei Di Hall had not received any intelligence. It was clear that the opponent had arrived via teleportation arrays, without bringing large war machines like war ships.
"The Liu family has come to congratulate the Lei Di Hall on its re-establishment. What, Hall Master Wan, are you so arrogant that you won't even greet us and invite us in for a few drinks?
If the hospitality of the Lei Di Hall were to spread, wouldn't it make people all over the world laugh their heads off?"
The speaker was the Clan Leader of the Liu family.
None of the Tribulation Crossers or demon commanders came out.
Wan Lei took a step and ascended into the sky.
"Hahahaha, friends who come are met with good wine, and jackals who come are met with our knives and spears.
Clan Leader Liu, I invite you for a drink, do you dare to come in?"