163: Chapter 163 The Conditions of the Heavenly Maiden!

Chapter 163: The Heavenly Waves Holy Maiden's Conditions!

"Why should we entrust our entire clan's fate to you?"

"Or perhaps you are still unaware that once one reaches the Soul Transformation Stage, they are no longer allowed to interfere in mortal affairs. At that time, your Cultivation Empire will simply cease to exist."

Zhao Changsheng couldn't help but laugh at the Heavenly Waves Holy Maiden's words and began to explain.

"I actually know about what you mentioned. On my way here, I happened to encounter a Soul Transformation Stage Senior from the Great Jin. Although we didn't fight, he was quite wary of my Divine Ability and strength. Under those circumstances, the two of us spoke quite pleasantly. He can do whatever he wants as long as he doesn't interfere in my business, and I won't go looking for trouble with him. You must have heard of my current Divine Ability and strength; I have enough confidence to deal with Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators."

"Besides, every one of these Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators is looking for a way to progress further or a way to achieve Ascension to the Spirit Realm. It just so happens that I have the method for Ascension to the Spirit Realm here. Do you think they would move against me under such circumstances? You should be very clear about what Ascension to the Spirit Realm means to a Nascent Soul Stage Cultivator. It means they must obediently listen to me; if they don't, they can forget about obtaining the method for Ascension to the Spirit Realm for the rest of their lives."

"They can only wait until their lifespan is exhausted and then perish. Or perhaps they have descendants or Disciples, but in the end, it's not themselves. If they can ascend to the Spirit Realm, their achievements will certainly not be low. After all, to be able to reach the Soul Transformation Stage under the current conditions of the Mortal Realm, their own Aptitude and other aspects are top-tier."

"As for them joining forces to attack me for my treasures or to search my soul... such things might indeed happen, but the prerequisite is that they can kill me, and in fact, they cannot. Under these circumstances, do they have any choice other than to cooperate with me? Their only choice is to cooperate. There is simply no other option. Therefore, Saintess, you no longer have any room for choice. Aside from agreeing to my conditions, there are no extra options. If you don't agree, I will eliminate your Tuwu Clan at the fastest speed. I cannot allow a race that can threaten me to exist."

"Although your Tuwu Clan's threat to me isn't very large, it would affect the establishment of the Cultivation Empire I want. Moreover, the Tiannan Immortal Cultivation Great Empire I want to establish only has benefits and no drawbacks for the entire Mortal Realm. I am even unwilling to engage in excessive slaughter, but that doesn't mean I won't do it."

"In fact, if I wanted to unify the entire Tiannan Cultivation World, I could completely go on a killing spree. And it would be the kind where I wouldn't even need to do much myself because some people are willing to serve me. Under these circumstances, I still chose to come here and use persuasion because I truly do not want to go on a killing spree; that would also be a loss for the entire Mortal Realm."

"But I don't want my kindness to be treated as ill intent. I don't want my mercy to be seen as weakness. I hope you can understand what I'm saying. If you don't, then I can only help you understand, though by then, you might already be a dead person."

Zhao Changsheng's unscrupulous threat made the Saintess's face turn somewhat pale because she knew he wasn't lying.

It wasn't a boast, but the truth.

"Alright, I've made everything clear. The choice is yours. Remember, do not disappoint me. If you really do, I won't mind going on a killing spree. It might be difficult for me alone to wipe out your entire race, but I believe there are people willing to help. Moreover, I only need to kill off all your Nascent Soul Stage Cultivators, and basically, your clan will have no way to survive. You should be even clearer on this logic than I am."

Zhao Changsheng's continued threats made the color drain completely from the Heavenly Waves Holy Maiden's face, leaving only panic, for she knew everything he said was the truth.

"We can agree to join your Cultivation Empire, but what benefits can you give us?"

The Saintess took a deep breath and stated her requirement.

"Benefits? Haven't I already made them very clear? I can improve the cultivation environment of the entire Mortal Realm, allowing more high-level Cultivators to appear in the Cultivation World. I can also solve the troubles left over from ancient times one by one. This is absolutely a great thing for the entire Mortal Realm. Isn't this point alone enough? Of course, I can also take you as my concubine. Don't think about becoming my Dao Companion; that status does not belong to you. That status belongs to my wife. So don't think about becoming my Dao Companion. Oh, and one more thing I must tell you: if you truly want to become mine, then you need to know one thing, which is that Master Le of the Mulan Clan is one of my Dao Companions."

"What? That wench's strength isn't even as good as mine. How could you become Dao Companions with her?"

Upon hearing Zhao Changsheng's words, the Heavenly Waves Holy Maiden couldn't stand it. She absolutely could not accept Zhao Changsheng becoming Dao Companions with someone she had defeated, even if she was just one of them; she would still be ranked above her.

"It can't be helped; Master Le agreed first. Isn't that how it goes? So you should just listen. If you're unwilling, that's fine too, but you can only become my Cauldron. Don't think you can become Dao Companions with someone else. Believe me, as long as I am around, no one will be willing to become your Dao Companion. Whoever agrees, I will destroy. You should be very clear that I can and will do such a thing."

"After all, I'm no gentleman, so don't think I won't do bad things. Alright, whether you accept this or not is up to you. Because in the end, you will still be my concubine."

Zhao Changsheng's threatening and confident words left the Heavenly Waves Holy Maiden's face looking terrible.

It was full of unwillingness and resentment, but to Zhao Changsheng, this was completely unimportant.

"Go and persuade those Great Grandmasters of your tribe. They don't know this news yet. Just tell them this news and my words exactly. If they don't agree, you can tell me directly, or you can join forces with them to become my enemy, but I don't know how many people will die then."

"But one thing I can be sure of: you will definitely be doomed. I can guarantee that. Enough said, you'd better watch yourselves. Time is short; I'll give you half a year. I hope you consider it carefully. Don't disappoint me, and definitely don't do anything foolish that makes things unpleasant for everyone."

"If that's the case, then there will be big trouble. Isn't that right?"

After saying this, Zhao Changsheng didn't stay any longer and vanished directly. The Heavenly Waves Holy Maiden didn't even notice how he left.

"Despicable fellow, despicable fellow!"

And all she could do was curse Zhao Changsheng.

After leaving, Zhao Changsheng didn't go anywhere else and returned directly to the Mulan Clan because he needed to tell Master Le the news.

It couldn't be helped; the relationship between these two wasn't great, each wanting to deal with the other.

With such good news, he naturally had to tell Master Le.

Zhao Changsheng soon found Master Le. At this time, she was discussing with three other Great Grandmasters how to smoothly join the Tiannan Immortal Cultivation Great Empire and obtain the maximum benefits.

Zhao Changsheng did not interrupt this matter but waited nearby, and they did not discover him.

Once they finished their discussion, Zhao Changsheng went to Master Le's room.

"You're back so soon? Could it be that the matter wasn't handled well or wasn't completed?"

"You underestimate me too much. How could the matter not be handled well or completed? Rest assured, it's nothing like that. I did very well, and I plan to take that Heavenly Waves Holy Maiden as a concubine as previously mentioned. You should be satisfied now, right? I also hope you two can get along somewhat harmoniously in the future and not think about those conflicts."

Hearing Zhao Changsheng ask her to get along with the Heavenly Waves Holy Maiden, Master Le's expression turned somewhat ugly.

After all, the two of them could be said to have never been on good terms; they were arch-rivals.

Each wanted to surpass the other, and each wanted to kill the other. After all, the relationship between their two clans could be described as irreconcilable.

Under these circumstances, getting along harmoniously was pure wishful thinking, simply impossible.

"Alright, there's much to be done next. If nothing unexpected happens, the Great Jin will intervene. Establishing this Cultivation Empire won't be easy then. Since it's not easy, then we must find a way to resolve this matter completely. Compared to resolving me—a major threat and a nuisance interfering in mortal affairs—they care more about Ascension to the Spirit Realm or further extending their lifespan. In short, they are certainly aware of my actions, but they are wary because of my strength and haven't reached the point of uniting yet. Once my Cultivation Empire is established, they will have sufficient reason to unite and completely crush me, thereby taking control of my Cultivation Empire and bringing it under their sway."

"This would greatly increase the strength of their respective forces and families, allowing them to control everything and obtain the many Opportunities I possess, perhaps even allowing them to progress further. Under these circumstances, how could they not be tempted and want to destroy me? But the prerequisite is that they have the strength. If they don't, then everything said before is just wishful thinking and simply impossible. Since it's impossible, there's no need to worry."

Zhao Changsheng's words left Master Le, who was in his arms, dumbfounded because she never expected the situation to have reached such a point.

"Are you afraid? If you are, it's not too late to regret it, and you can take the Opportunity to leave me. I won't stop you; this would indeed be a better thing for you, with only benefits and no drawbacks. I hope you can understand this."

Zhao Changsheng's kind reminder made Master Le feel hair-raising instead. She felt that if she made the wrong choice, she would surely die, with no way out, and even her entire race would have no chance of survival.

"How could I do such a thing? Husband truly underestimates me. No matter what happens, I will stand by your side and will never be your enemy. Please rest assured, Husband. Moreover, our entire tribe will join forces with you to jointly oppose the Great Jin. I just don't know how much confidence you have in being able to oppose the Great Jin, or what our tribe needs to do to help you."

"Don't worry, I don't need your help yet. The time isn't right. When the time comes, I will naturally ask for your help, and I certainly won't mistreat you then. You can rest assured on that."

Zhao Changsheng was very satisfied with Master Le's answer.

He then arranged a few small matters for Master Le in his arms to do.

Although Master Le was surprised by these small matters, she still agreed.

After all, their tribe was now completely bound to Zhao Changsheng. There was no room for choice; any wrong choice would lead to certain death, whether sooner or later.

In any case, the outcome wouldn't be good, so what choice was there under these circumstances?

Having settled the Mulan Clan's affairs, Zhao Changsheng breathed a sigh of relief. This matter was indeed quite a bit of trouble for him, especially since he knew those old fogies in the Great Jin Cultivation World would certainly try every possible way to eliminate him, this nuisance.

Although he was acting for the sake of the entire Mortal Realm, to those old fogies, he was definitely a trouble that had to be dealt with. If not, their status, identity, and various aspects would be affected. If they didn't deal with him in advance, then the Tiannan Cultivation World and the Great Jin Cultivation World would surely have a war.

And by then, they might not be Zhao Changsheng's match. In such a situation, they naturally had to resolve it in advance and not leave it to future generations. Because in terms of lifespan, none of them could compare to Zhao Changsheng; he could completely outlast them.

Once they were all dead, no one would be able to stop Zhao Changsheng from unifying the entire Mortal Realm. No one could bear this consequence, and they did not want to see this happen.