The votes were even at four in favor and four against, which meant that some negotiating was needed.

This was also why San Liang had immediately pushed for Mr. You’s dismissal at the beginning of the meeting, as the loss of an ally made things more difficult for Nan Yuan. If Mr. You were still present, there would be no deadlock, as it would be five votes to four.

Zi Jing, Yang Ji, and Si Hong had no enmity with Lu Yin, but they also intended to abide by the principles of the overseers’ council.

This vote also clearly demonstrated which of the overseers were Lu Yin’s staunch supporters. One surprise to Nan Yuan was the realization that Old Man San Shang was one of Lu Yin’s firm supporters.

Xin Jiao’s support was no surprise, as she was the overseer representing the Cosmic Sea. At the moment, Leon’s Armada was indisputably the dominant power in the Cosmic Sea, so Xin Jiao would likely face the same fate as Mr. You if she did not support Lu Yin. Mr. You’s dismissal had served as a powerful incentive for Xin Jiao to cast her lot in with Lu Yin.

Lu Yin had surpassed the point where he needed to draw people to his side to support him, and at the moment, Lu Yin could bluntly threaten people into supporting him.

Given the deadlock, Liu Ran’s dismissal merited further discussion.

While the council’s meeting room grew noisy, Leaf King and Lu Yin were still happily chatting away with each other just outside the room.

Regardless of how the two men truly...