167: A win-win-win situation

Consequently, after Gu Jixiao manifested a full ten immortal emperor artifacts, the Ancient Heavenly Venerable immediately felt the urge to retreat.

Although he was the one among the four Quasi-Immortal Emperors who wielded the most power of Laws and was the most formidable existence,

he was also the most cautious among them.

Thus, the Ancient Heavenly Venerable took a step forward, blocking the Myriad Demon Heavenly Venerable and the Demon Venerable, who were intending to start the fight directly.

"Fellow Daoist, we do not wish to be your enemy. It is just that the immortal emperor artifact is extremely important to us—or more accurately, extremely important to Chaos."

"Therefore, I hope Fellow Daoist can hand it over to be used to re-seal the Abyss Cave."

"Since Fellow Daoist possesses so many immortal emperor artifacts, I presume you wouldn't mind losing just one, would you?"

"Furthermore, I am sure Fellow Daoist does not wish to see Chaos suffer a massive invasion from the Abyss Cave."

The thought currently in the Ancient Heavenly Venerable's mind was to avoid war with Gu Jixiao as much as possible; once a war started, it would mean instability.

Of course, the rewards would also be quite substantial. After all, if they killed Gu Jixiao, they could obtain a full ten immortal emperor artifacts.

Moreover, judging by the foundation Gu Jixiao had displayed, his total assets likely exceeded those ten immortal emperor artifacts; there might even be more good things.

Facing the Ancient Heavenly Venerable's threat, Gu Jixiao lowered his head and pondered for a moment, quickly making up his mind.

"I can agree to hand over the immortal emperor artifact to guard the Abyss Cave once more."

Hearing Gu Jixiao agree, the three Quasi-Immortal Emperors, including the Ancient Heavenly Venerable, were instantly overjoyed. But before they could speak, they heard Gu Jixiao continue.

"However, in return, I need you to promise one thing: you must not hinder me from establishing the Legacy of my Ancient Heavenly Emperor Dynasty within your Four Realms!"

In Gu Jixiao's view, the three of them were all Quasi-Immortal Emperor powerhouses, and with immortal emperor artifacts in hand, if a war truly broke out, even if he could defeat them, he would inevitably pay a heavy price.

Therefore, the best choice was to agree to their request.

Of course, he wasn't one to suffer a loss. He would take this great opportunity to send the Ancient Heavenly Emperor Dynasty into the Four Realms and harvest a massive amount of prestige value for himself.

In this way, he could avoid war, re-secure that so-called Abyss Cave, and also send the Ancient Heavenly Emperor Dynasty into the Four Realms on a large scale to earn prestige value.

This was definitely a great deed that killed three birds with one stone.

However, upon hearing Gu Jixiao's words, the Demon Venerable and the Myriad Demon Heavenly Venerable showed expressions of fury.

"No, absolutely not! My Monster Realm/Demon Realm will never allow your so-called Ancient Heavenly Emperor Dynasty to enter!"

Although they didn't know why Gu Jixiao wanted to bring the Ancient Heavenly Emperor Dynasty into their worlds, an intuition told them they must not agree, or it would surely lead to a great disaster!

Seeing their refusal, Gu Jixiao let out a cold laugh.

"Since you are unwilling, then let us go to war directly!"

After saying that, Profound Immortal Lu controlled the ten immortal emperor artifacts, preparing to strike without another word.

But at that moment, the Ancient Heavenly Venerable, whose face was extremely grim, spoke up.

"Everyone, stop! I agree to this matter."

Hearing that the Ancient Heavenly Venerable had actually agreed, both the Myriad Demon Heavenly Venerable and the Demon Venerable showed shocked expressions.

After all, in their eyes, the Ancient Heavenly Venerable was the strongest and most prideful among them. How could he agree so easily?