Leader

"A snake cannot function without a head. We should invite the person with the highest status to take the lead and organize us to break the gate open," the Short-Haired Martial Artist said with a smile.

"Right, right. Someone must take the lead, and this person's status cannot be low, otherwise I will be the first one to disagree," a Short-Sleeved Martial Artist said.

The Sturdy Big Man holding a hammer also stood out and said loudly, "I believe that in terms of the highest prestige and strongest strength here, no one but the Fifth Prince fits the bill."

"I also support the Fifth Prince as our leader," the Short-Haired Martial Artist shouted. "This Secret Realm is in the Great Xia Dynasty, and the Fifth Prince is a prince of the Great Xia Dynasty, making him half the host."

"He also represents the Power with the most Martial Kings present. Reasonably and logically, the Fifth Prince should be the one to lead."

Qin Ming watched coldly as the crowd surged and the voices swelled.

Yang Quan did not care, sitting on a stone without even raising his head.

"Fifth Prince!"

"Fifth Prince!"

It was unknown who started it, but the entire area in front of the gate was filled with cheers for the Fifth Prince.

"Everyone, everyone!" The Fifth Prince walked onto the High Platform and said, "Thank you for your trust, but I am still young and not qualified to take on such a heavy responsibility."

"No!" the Short-Sleeved Martial Artist shouted. "The Fifth Prince is the person with the highest status here and the strongest strength. If you aren't qualified, who is?"

"Right, right. This position belongs to no one but the Fifth Prince," another person said.

A leading Martial King from the Iron Luo Sect stood out and said loudly, "Everyone, I represent the Iron Luo Sect in supporting the Fifth Prince as our leader. The Fifth Prince has the highest status here, and besides him, I won't accept anyone else as the leader."

"I represent the Sima Family of Yan City and also support the Fifth Prince."

"I represent the You Family of Yan City and support the Fifth Prince."

"I represent…"

With the Iron Luo Sect taking the lead, many Powers began to voice their support. Even Yang Quan sent a Martial King to stand up and support the Fifth Prince.

"Right now, as long as the gate can be opened, it doesn't matter if it's the Fifth Prince or the Eighth Prince. Having someone lead is a good thing; the fear is continuing in this stalemate. Since the Fifth Prince wants this title, we will give it to him."

Yang Quan explained to Qin Ming beside him, "Don't look at how much support the Fifth Prince has now; once there are treasures in the Secret Realm later, no one will be willing to fall behind."

Qin Ming whispered, "I suspect this is just a play the Fifth Prince is putting on. Everyone understands this in their hearts; there isn't a single fool here."

Fools cannot become Martial Kings. Everyone here knows the Fifth Prince is acting, but they all pretend not to understand.

Everyone's goal right now is to open the gate. Since someone is taking the lead, why not go along with it?

Although those Powers support the Fifth Prince, it is only to open the gate. After entering the high tower, not a single Power will listen to the Fifth Prince's orders.

Although Qin Ming did not know why the Fifth Prince was doing this, he felt that the Fifth Prince was plotting something big.

"Alright, since you all support me, I will not decline. If I do not perform well, I ask for your understanding," the Fifth Prince said with a loud laugh while standing on the High Platform.

The crowd calmed down, watching the Fifth Prince and waiting for him to speak.

The Fifth Prince's face was flushed with excitement. Looking at the sea of Martial Kings below, a sense of pride rose in his heart. He said loudly, "Everyone, I have just tested this gate. There is a Formation protecting it, and the weight of the gate is astonishing. A small number of Martial Artists definitely cannot open it."

"Only by gathering the strength of everyone here is it possible to open the gate."