Shen Hao wasn't surprised by Dalagon's sudden gesture.
With the potential and ability that Human Civilization had exhibited, as well as their style, attracting Affiliated Civilizations was only natural.
Even if there was another civilization that was far more powerful than Human Civilization currently was, it couldn't compare when it came to potential, resulting in far less allure for potential Affiliated Civilizations.
In fact, after going through the Civilization Trial multiple times, Human Civilization had almost developed its own unique style.
That was to first utilize its shocking performance and ranking to gain a certain level of prestige, then use that prestige along with its actual potential to attract those civilizations that are ranked lower and are urgently in need of a Sovereign Civilization. Next, by relying on the power of these civilizations, they'd come together to deter those civilizations that were already powerful.