The surrounding whispered discussions continued, but Rogart was indifferent to them. In the next second, he said, "I'm sure you're all familiar with the eight Oracles standing before us right now. They have been bestowed with the position of Kings and have been tasked with holding up law and order in the Heavenly Alliance. You may look for them if you want to register your sect under the alliance. By the way, it is not mandatory for any sect to join the alliance. Please do as you wish."

That caused another round of whispered discussion amongst the crowd.

"It's not mandatory? Well, things just got even more interesting—"

"Who would join if that's the case? It's so much better to be an independent sect."

"You're right. However, if we join the Heavenly Alliance, we'll have the Godly Region's backing."

Ambrose looked indifferent and chuckled coldly to himself. 'That Rogart makes it sound as if setting up the Heavenly Alliance is for the good of the Nine Mainland when in fact, it is p