"N-No..."
Golden Cicada lowered his head slightly.
"It's just..."
Guanglingzi opened his mouth, but nothing came out.
"..."
The others remained silent as well.
"Master Ouyazi."
Finally, Cangba Dao took a deep breath. "Your cultivation is profound and your strength is immense. Moreover, you slew countless Four Realms Demons, Fiends, and Evil Spirits in the great war. You have made an extraordinary contribution to the entire Cangzhou Prefecture. So, if you were to become the Lord of Cangzhou, I would naturally have no complaints."
"But..."
Cangba Dao took another deep breath. "Wang Miao is merely your servant. If he becomes the Lord of Cangzhou, even if we agree, many of those under us will not be convinced."
"Not convinced? Who would dare?"
Xu Qing's expression was calm, but his tone was icy. "If anyone dares to object, have them come find me. Or perhaps... is it you, Cangba Dao, who is not convinced?"
"N-No... I wouldn't dare..."
