Li Yao was emotionless, but his eyes were mincing Long Yangjun's 'handsome' if not 'charming' face like two sabers, as he said coldly, "I have a question, Lord Wang. In your opinion, if the Star Glory Federation is indeed a promising new force like a rising sun, if it is willing to form an alliance with the Ancient Sages Sector on equal terms, and if we are satisfied with the offer that they make, will we be joining the Star Glory Federation sincerely, or will our surrender be a false one just to buy us more time?"

Long Yangjun smiled. "On the federation's side, genuine participation and false surrender are not contradictory!

"Just like you said at the very beginning, the Star Glory Federation's territory can't be too vast, and there can't be many Sectors. So, after we join, we will certainly boast unparalleled influence. In such a case, we will be able to buy ourselves more time through open approaches. We can assume high positions in the federation to guarantee the interests of the