Gary Smith deeply understood that merely having the qualifications for dialogue was not enough; one must also have the capacity to upset the table.
Only then would the opponent hesitate to retaliate!
"Sigh."
As the words ended, a melancholy sigh emerged from the Central Divine Tree, transforming into a telepathic message that resonated throughout the world:
"What do you want?"
The voice was calm, indistinguishable between male or female, like a profound darkness without a ripple.
"It spoke!"
Phoenix Cloud was shocked; although they knew of the other's existence, the other had never appeared, let alone communicated, during times of expulsion.
It was entirely a stance of overlooking them.
Unexpectedly, without even approaching the life-death thresholds, Gary Smith had forced the other to concede.
The Ancient Phoenix Clan Leader narrowed his eyes, pondering something unknowable.