Previously, just as Chen Yang and his group entered the teahouse, the Martial Association's current president, Shang Bai, had made a public declaration while meeting with Mr. Li Chenfeng of the West Sea royal family.
He stated outright that the West Sea royal family's might was overwhelming, and in their presence, all other mortals were mere ants. Forget the long-deposed Zhennan Prince; even the newly appointed War God of the State would have to greet Mr. Li Chenfeng with the utmost respect.
This loaded statement was a clear message to the world: anyone who opposed the Martial Association had two choices. They could either cower in their shells like cowards or come crawling to kowtow and beg for mercy. There was no third option.
