232: Deciding to negotiate peace

Clearly, charging in would be a bit risky, and it's better to be cautious when traveling.

Moreover, since he had come, he couldn't return empty-handed, so he decided to wander around and, while he was at it, rob the rich to help the poor.

Of course, he was robbing the tycoons of the Tianyang World and helping himself, the poor guy.

Some things he might not need, but they could be exchanged for family points.

There was nothing he could do; he was too poor, and a large number of people in his Family were clamoring for food!

The System was about to upgrade, and the next steps would cost a lot.

He also heard that the Tianyang World and the Great Yi Immortal Kingdom were fighting, and it was precisely when the Tianyang World's rear was vulnerable; when else should he make his move?

Thus, Xu Qing didn't waste time and began to explore the Tianyang World.

With the System concealing the heavenly secrets, Dark Moon's Dark Dao covering him, and the Void Dao Body's stealth, under this triple guarantee, Xu Qing, in just two short months, successively visited the treasuries of over fifty quasi-Emperor-level forces.

Among them were even two super-forces.

This also caused widespread panic among the various forces of the Tianyang World, thereby giving the Great Yi Immortal Kingdom and others a chance to breathe.

Tian Mountain Peak is a dangerous place in the Tianyang World. It is said that in ancient times, a great battle erupted here, leaving behind many powerful Restrictions. If one is not careful, it is very easy to mistakenly enter a Restriction and then be annihilated.

And this place also became the temporary dwelling of the Eternal side. If not for the Dun Jia Heavenly Sect, they would not have been able to gain a foothold on Tian Mountain Peak at all.

In the core of Tian Mountain Peak, several palaces were scattered. Within one of the palaces, a group of powerful cultivators was seated.

The lowest cultivation of those who could sit here was a One-Step Quasi-Emperor, totaling over two hundred. Among them were one Nine-Step Quasi-Emperor, five Eight-Step Quasi-Emperors, and eighteen Seven-Step Quasi-Emperors.

However, this number, compared to the Tianyang World, was less than half of their opponent's, which shows how many powerful cultivators the Tianyang World had accumulated.

"Do you know why the Tianyang World has slowed its offensive?"

At the head of the palace sat a Purple-Robed Old Man wearing a tall crown. Behind him stood a young man.

The Old Man's name was Murong Zhi, and the force behind him was known to everyone on the entire Eternal Continent, and even the myriad races had heard of it.

It was the protagonist of the Tianwu Era, the Tianwu Empire!

And Murong Zhi was the only Nine-Step Quasi-Emperor to enter the ruins this time.

Although the Tianwu Empire suffered heavy losses in that battle back then, its foundation was still profound. An Ancient Ancestor, an Eternal Giant, had not perished, and they also possessed a time-secret realm. Therefore, within just over three million years, they had cultivated seven Quasi-Emperors, and the Old Man was the one with the greatest achievements among them.

But similarly, the foundation of the Tianwu Empire was also exhausted, which is why this time, this Imperial Family Elder, second only to the Ancient Ancestor, appeared here for the expedition to the ruins.

And the young man beside him was Murong You, the Third Prince of the Tianwu Empire, whose cultivation had reached the Half-Step Saint Monarch realm. Among the younger generation, only the Divine Sons of the major super-forces could reach this stage.

"Replying to Elder Zhi, it is said that a Divine Thief appeared in the Tianyang Divine Domain. This person stole the treasuries of fifty-four forces, two of which were super-forces."

"Now, the various forces of the Tianyang World outside the peak are no longer in the mood to fight, fearing that their own great treasuries will also be stolen!"

The speaker was a Five-Step Quasi-Emperor, and at this moment, he felt utterly refreshed.

The people of the Tianyang World had killed many of his Sect's members, and now seeing their opponents suffer, he was delighted!

"Divine Thief? It couldn't be that bastard kid, could it!"

The burly man who had been a scapegoat in the Hundred Thousand Mountains earlier looked astonished.

Everyone also thought of Xu Qing, after all, he had offended the Vulture God Ghost Sect, and it was hard for them not to know.

Upon hearing this, the two Quasi-Emperors of the Vulture God Ghost Sect had faces as black as the bottom of a pot.

That day, they rashly ventured deep into the Tianyang Divine Domain, only to be severely attacked by the forces under the Heavenly Human Sect. Not only did they lose over seventy percent of their Sect members, but they also lost a One-Step Quasi-Emperor.

Don't look at the two hundred-plus Quasi-Emperors in this palace; this is an integration of the powerful cultivators from over ninety percent of the forces that entered the ruins this time. Even in a super-force, a One-Step Quasi-Emperor is among the most core figures.

"Whose Disciple is this child? Why have I never seen him?"

A hint of interest flashed in Murong Zhi's eyes, but he knew that thinking about such matters at the moment was inappropriate.

"According to intelligence gathered in recent months, the Tianyang World's so-called Tianyang Assembly is about to begin. At that time, these forces will certainly not miss this grand event. Perhaps we can leverage this!"

"Fellow Daoist Murong's idea is to negotiate for peace?"

The Eight-Step Quasi-Emperor from the Great Yi Immortal Kingdom asked.

Upon hearing this, the powerful cultivators of the super-forces were not surprised, but the other forces and Loose Cultivators were somewhat shocked.

"Elder Zhi, my Sect members have suffered over seventy percent casualties. I cannot accept negotiating for peace now!" The burly man from before spoke.

"I can't accept it either!"

Some forces that had suffered too many losses spoke up one after another.

"Cannot accept? Did no one die in my Vulture God Ghost Sect? Did I say half a word of no?"

The Seven-Step Quasi-Emperor of the Vulture God Ghost Sect had cold, sharp eyes. He swept over everyone who had just spoken, and they were all so frightened that they dared not breathe loudly.

Murong Zhi slowly began, "Fellow Daoists' thoughts, how could this Old Man not understand? It is not that this Old Man is heartless, but that we must save ourselves!"

"Now the passage is closed, unable to transmit to the outside world, and such a big event has happened within the ruins, with many people from various Sects dying. Their respective Sects cannot be unaware of this matter."

"But now, support has been delayed. It is clear that the closure of this world's passage has caused the outside world to lose control over the ruins. We might be able to continue fighting, awaiting the support of our Sect's powerful cultivators!"

"But how long will that take? From the captives of the Tianyang World, you have also gained an understanding of the Tianyang World. If this Old Man is not mistaken, those Five Ancestors are at least Eternal Giant-level powerful cultivators!"

"May I ask how many moves you all can withstand?"

Murong Zhi's words were very calm, but everyone felt a chill down their spines.

Eternal Giants, even in the Nanming Divine Continent, were among the top powerful cultivators. Many powerful super-forces' Ancient Ancestors were of this level.

The Tianwu Imperial Domain only knew of four Eternal Giants: the Ancient Ancestors of the Big Dipper Heavenly Palace, the Great Dream Immortal Sect, the Tianwu Empire, and the Cang Xuan Divine Gate, the four major forces!

Therefore, the forces that had originally been unable to accept it now lowered their banners and ceased their activities.

"Elder Zhi, this peace negotiation must have bargaining chips. Do we have any bargaining chips?"

A Seven-Step Quasi-Emperor-level Loose Cultivator asked.

This question was crucial. So-called peace negotiations require both sides to have reasons why they absolutely must negotiate.

"That depends on whether the Five Ancestors are willing to endure the wrath of the various Sects of my Tianwu Imperial Domain!"

Murong Zhi said with a confident expression.

Although the Tianwu Imperial Domain only had four Eternal Giants on the surface, they all possessed Emperor Weapons and Emperor Artifacts, and their combat power was not ordinarily strong. Moreover, they could also invite external aid, and he believed that other Emperor Domains would be willing to help.

As for the Tianyang World, they might have divine weapons, but they were definitely not a match for the Eternal side.

Furthermore, once these ruins were exposed, according to the past practices of the major forces, the powerful cultivators would definitely be annihilated, those of medium strength would be taken as vassals, and the weaker ones would be left to fend for themselves.

This was also one of the negotiable conditions. Among the four major forces, the Tianwu Empire had the shallowest foundation. If they were to give these forces a place to recuperate, who knows... this was also one of the Purple-Robed Old Man's ideas.

And so, after everyone's discussion, the Purple-Robed Old Man personally went to negotiate.

As for the Tianyang World not keeping its word, he also had means to protect himself.

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