Chapter 986

"Now the vote begins. Those who choose option one, to maintain the status quo, please raise your hands."

No one raised a hand.

Everyone was watching and waiting.

After a moment, First Uncle Zhao Qizong raised his hand: "I'd like to say a few words…"

Zhao Shizhang immediately cut him off: "Qizong, stop. No one speak now, don't interfere with everyone's choice."

Zhao Qizu sighed, his arm still held high.

Soon, Zhao Hong raised his hand, Zhao Qizu raised his hand, Zhao Cang raised his hand, Zhao Jing raised his hand…

Everyone silently counted.

Su Qin looked at Zhao Chi; Zhao Chi's face was as still as water.

The people around Su Qin also raised their hands, but she still looked at Zhao Chi, waiting for his choice.

After a while, Zhao Shizhang said: "Alright. Option two — we resist and join General Yan Ling's World-Breaking Army. Those who choose this, please raise your hands."

Zhao Chi raised his hand, Su Qin immediately raised hers, Zhao Qiye raised his, Zhao Huang raised his…

Zhao Shizhang nodded:

"Alright, put your hands down. The second vote begins. Those who choose option two, raise your hands.

"…Good, put your hands down. Those who choose option one, raise your hands.

"Alright, everyone put them down.

"In both votes, those who chose option one were the majority, each time over half.

"To be honest, I personally chose option two.

"But to avoid affecting the result, I abstain from the vote.

"Besides, I'm already old. Although I can still live for several decades, even a hundred years, after all, you all have more time ahead.

"I can't let my own feelings hold you back.

"Then let's continue on like this. This is the choice of the entire clan; we must all respect this result.

"Everyone will continue to address the alien race as the Holy Race. As for the 10,000 gold coins, hand them over to Zhao Hong according to your share.

"The meeting ends here. Everyone go back and prepare for the battle in three days.

"Meeting adjourned!"

After speaking, Zhao Shizhang vanished directly, returning to his territory.

He didn't seem to like this choice.

But the majority had chosen it, and he accepted this choice.

No one left; everyone was still arguing.

But it was already meaningless.

Seeing that Zhao Chi's choice hadn't prevailed, Su Qin comforted him: "Zhao Chi, it's alright. This is fine too. At least we can have a period of stability. Things will definitely turn around."

Zhao Chi shook his head.

He felt the flame in his heart not only had not gone out, but was burning even stronger.

This was nothing.

Just a small choice.

Those who had just chosen option two were not few — at least a third of them.

This Snowfield City had more than just the Zhao family; there would always be people who would resist.

Across all of humanity, there would always be a great many who would resist.

Then keep developing, keep accumulating strength.

Zhao Chi smiled and replied: "Don't worry, it's nothing. Let's hurry then, it's almost 10 o'clock."

Su Qin laughed: "It's fine. As long as we finish our share of matching with magical beasts today, there's no need to be too strict with the timing. Fourth Brother is collecting the money; let's hand it over to him. Do you have enough on your side?"

"Enough. What about you?"

"I'm fine too. Didn't we just collect quite a lot of gold coins?"

They had to hand over 10,000 gold coins.

According to the previous 0.2% share, Zhao Chi needed to contribute 20 gold coins, which he could easily afford.