"Everyone."
The Chief Officer of the Demon-Slaying Bureau, Shangguan Nan, seeing the increasingly oppressive atmosphere in the front hall and the escalating hostility among several Blood Exchange masters that might lead to a major conflict at any moment, finally spoke in a deep voice.
As the Chief Officer of the Demon-Slaying Bureau, Shangguan Nan's name was quite renowned; although not a Celestial Master, he was acknowledged as one of the strongest in the Blood Exchange Realm, nearly the top figure beneath the Celestial Human level.
When he spoke, many in the crowd turned their attention toward him.
"We are gathered here today at the invitation of that esteemed individual to discuss the affairs of Jingji Road's Eleven States. I hope you can temporarily set aside old grievances until that individual arrives to collectively deliberate on the future of Jingji Road."
