The grand hall instantly fell silent, as if death itself had descended.
Everyone watched the gradually disappearing backs of the Southern Guardian King and the Western Guardian King. Only after they completely vanished did they turn their gaze back to Prince Longyang.
Prince Longyang angrily declared, "Is there anyone else who wishes to leave? If you want to go, you may leave right now. I will not force you to stay."
When he finished speaking, no one responded.
Although no one followed the Southern Guardian King and Western Guardian King in leaving the hall, everyone knew that their departure rendered the meeting almost meaningless. Prince Longyang himself was clearly aware of this, and thus planned to say nothing further.
