Chapter 481 - 16: The Outcome of Negotiations
Chapter 481: Chapter 16: The Outcome of Negotiations
The avatars of Starlight, Yuan, and Luo Feng cross layers of time and space to visit Kafu.
“Although there are many weaker forces, most of them are easy to negotiate with.” Starlight said leisurely. Among the top four powers in the Endless Primordial Space, they occupy three! Luo Feng is undoubtedly the first.
Such deterrence—how many Ancestors who have not reached the ’Undying and Undying’ have the courage to oppose?
Yuan nodded in agreement: “The ones we need to handle cautiously are mainly those undying and undying existences. Among the weaker forces, there are only five undying and undying beings: Hermit, Mogus, Demon Ruins, Kafu, and Feather Emperor. The Hermit is elusive, and he hasn’t occupied any territory. Mogus is our mortal enemy, hidden among countless life souls, also without any territory. For now, we should face Kafu, Demon Ruins, and Feather Emperor.”
Luo Feng also smiled and said, “Feather Emperor still has concerns; he needs to consider the Feather Realm Clan. The Feather Realm Clan is not very eager for the Source World Origin, so it should be relatively easy to negotiate. The real focus is Kafu and Demon Ruins.”
“They both travel alone, without any ties, and because of this,” Starlight said, “we need to be more careful.”
These untethered ones change faces at will.
“Here we are.”
Starlight, Yuan, and Luo Feng looked ahead.
Within a dazzling cloud cluster lies Kafu’s cave mansion, where he resides, and the surrounding 39 World Groups naturally become his territory! No force will penetrate into these 39 World Groups.
The countless innate primordial lives proliferating within this territory are all dependent on Kafu.
Although Kafu does not care for them, they remain extremely loyal, diligently serving, and daring not to defy him in the slightest. After all, they must have an Ancestor’s protection to survive peacefully in this territory.
“Hahaha…” A hearty laughter echoed as Kafu stepped out of the cloud cluster, smiling at Luo Feng and his companions, “Luo Feng, my friend, why have you suddenly come here? Starlight and Yuan have arrived as well?”
“Kafu, I have something to ask for your help.” Luo Feng smiled.
“Oh?” Kafu was puzzled.
“Here’s the situation…” Luo Feng explained in detail, with Yuan and Starlight remaining silent, as Luo Feng was the closest to Kafu!
After Luo Feng’s detailed explanation, he said, “The creatures of the Source World are of our Cultivator Lord’s kin. We can do without other resources, but the Source Worlds must be reclaimed. Even if this era cannot fully reclaim them, future Lords will continue to strive for this!”
“I really envy you.” Kafu sighed after hearing this, “You have companions and countless descendants.”
Kafu was born into loneliness.
“As for the matter you asked me to help with, it’s a small matter.” Kafu said.
“From now on, my world-level primordial lives are forbidden from consuming Source Worlds; those who defy will die!” Kafu’s voice instantly echoed in the ears of thousands of world-level primordial lives under his command.
The thousands of world-level primordial lives living within his territory heard Kafu’s command and were each frightened into respectful compliance.
None dared defy Kafu!
Kafu protects them, preventing them from being bullied by other forces. Yet, once Kafu issues a command, no innate primordial life dares defy.
Kafu’s good relationship with Luo Feng makes him easy to talk with! Yet, looking across the Endless Primordial Space, Kafu is famous for his stubbornness.
“Alright, Luo Feng, my friend, I’ve done what you needed.” Kafu said with a smile.
“Thank you.” Luo Feng expressed gratitude, “I owe you one.”
“It’s a small matter.” Kafu said with a grin, “After the Cultivator Camp finishes this busy period, I do have a little request for your help.” He knows that Luo Feng’s exploration of the Abyss of Destruction must far surpass his own, and he hopes to gain some intelligence from Luo Feng.
“Certainly.” Luo Feng nodded in agreement.
…
“I have just one request: accompany me through the 34 layers of the Abyss of Destruction to broaden my horizons.” Demon Ruins said to Luo Feng. Under his command, all world-level primordial lives are forbidden from consuming Source Worlds; Demon Ruins does not care at all.
“Alright, I agree.” Luo Feng nodded.
Demon Ruins always felt a connection with the Abyss of Destruction, yet born from birth till now, made little progress, nor gained the Abyss of Destruction’s recognition.
Luo Feng, as the controller of the lowest level of the Abyss of Destruction…
Demon Ruins indeed has a request from Luo Feng.
…
“It’s possible, but your Cultivator Camp must promise to assist when my Feather Realm Clan faces a crisis in the future.” Feather Emperor spoke quite well.
“We can promise you; when facing a crisis, all eight Lords will assist.” Yuan said.
Feather Emperor nodded in satisfaction.
He himself has long been undying and undying, but the overall power of Feather Realm Clan is still too weak.
…
After negotiating with the three undying and undying existences, the other Ancestors were easier to speak with; as long as they ’didn’t want to die’, they wouldn’t remain obstinate in the presence of Luo Feng, Starlight, and Yuan.
Within a day’s time, all weaker forces were persuaded!
Of course, those without territories, such as the ’Hermit’ and ’Mogus’, did not count.
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The avatars of the Cultivator’s eight Lords rush directly to the core of the Ice Peak Camp.
“The weaker forces have been negotiated.” Yuan said with a smile, “Thankfully, there was Luo Feng, otherwise Kafu and Demon Ruins wouldn’t have agreed so readily.”
The other seven Lords also showed cheer.
The first phase of negotiations was a great success.
The union of weaker forces also occupied two-tenths of the territory, and from now on, all Source Worlds within this two-tenths territory belong to the Cultivator Camp.
“The Innate Primordial Camp and the Ice Peak Camp are the most troublesome,” Starlight said.
Luo Feng also nodded.
One side has over a hundred Ancestors, each with their own agenda.
The other side has twelve undying and undying entities.
“Try to win them over,” Yuan said, “I’ll send avatars to have private talks with them first.”
Among the twelve undying and undying entities of the Ice Peak Camp, the top five in strength are Sha Zhou, the Ice Peak Ancestor, the Pu Cheng Ancestor, the Wugu Ancestor, and Xiu Saiwei.
When Yuan became a lord, the Cultivator Camp had only one lord, and he mainly advanced and retreated together with the Ice Peak Camp. For a long time, the Cultivator Camp was a staunch ally of the Ice Peak Camp.
Only as the Cultivator Camp continued to grow stronger did the two sides gradually drift apart.
But in terms of friendship, Yuan and the Ancestors of the Ice Peak Camp, many friendships are extraordinary.
“Brother Yuan, we’re counting on you,” Starlight said.
…
With a thought, Yuan divided many avatars to visit nine Ancestors, excluding the ’Three Emperors of Wind and Thunder Sea’!
The Three Emperors of Wind and Thunder Sea have a bad relationship with Yuan. Yuan knew visiting them would only humiliate himself, so he didn’t bother to waste time.
“Yuan, I owe you the most for becoming undying and undying,” said Xiu Saiwei boldly, “I will definitely help you with this matter.”
“Thank you. Xiu Saiwei, I will remember your friendship. If you ever need anything, you can always find me or the entire Cultivator Camp,” Yuan said, quite moved, as Xiu Saiwei had helped him many times over the years.
Xiu Saiwei never asked for anything in return and proactively offered assistance.
“If I ever run into trouble, I will certainly speak up,” Xiu Saiwei said with a smile.
In Xiu Saiwei’s view, the two major forces within the Ice Peak Camp, ’Ice Peak Ancestor and Sha Zhou’ and ’Pu Cheng Ancestor,’ are rather selfish. Yuan, on the other hand, is loyal.
Loyalty is rare among the undying and undying.
Xiu Saiwei is more willing to help Yuan!
…
“This is a resource list. If you can agree, all the resources on this list will be delivered immediately,” Yuan said as he looked at the Pu Cheng Ancestor in front of him.
The two largest groups within the Ice Peak Camp are the Ice Peak Clan and the Pu Cheng Clan.
The Pu Cheng Ancestor has long been undying and undying, and he cares most about the future of his clan.
“Besides these resources,” the Pu Cheng Ancestor smiled, “I need your Cultivator Camp to agree, to agree for Lord Luo Feng to help me explore a Mysterious Land once.”
Yuan hesitated slightly.
“Luo Feng has already agreed,” Yuan said.
“Then it’s settled,” Pu Cheng said with satisfaction.
The Cultivator Camp doesn’t have much demand for Life Core resources, but the Pu Cheng Clan craves them! The large amount of resources on this list is enough in the Pu Cheng Ancestor’s eyes to offset the benefits of the Source World.
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Eight lords were hurrying with their avatars for the war.
“Among the twelve undying and undying entities of the Ice Peak Camp, the Three Thieves of Wind and Thunder Sea are not to be bothered with. I visited nine of them privately,” Yuan frowned, “I’ve reached agreements with four, but Ice Peak and Sha Zhou… have made demands.”
“Sha Zhou needs a Destruction Fruit,” Yuan looked at Luo Feng, “As long as we give the Destruction Fruit, Ice Peak and the others will agree to our requests. Otherwise, they will not hand over their Source Worlds.”
“It’s useless,”
Starlight frowned, “Even if a Destruction Fruit is given, Sha Zhou will not keep his promise. In the future I foresee, once Sha Zhou gets the Destruction Fruit, the Ice Peak Ancestor will intentionally fall out with Sha Zhou! The Ice Peak Ancestor will lead some undying and undying to join forces with the Infinite Snake Ancestor, and Sha Zhou will use the opportunity to demand a second Destruction Fruit.”
Yuan nodded.
He also knew that Sha Zhou’s nature was solitary and selfish, caring about no one except the Ice Peak Ancestor, and could even make a direct move against the Cultivator Camp.
“Brother Yuan, the results of your private negotiations are already good,” Starlight smiled, “Excluding the Three Thieves of Wind and Thunder Sea, you reached agreements with four of the nine undying and undying. This will cause a division in the ’Ice Peak Camp’ regarding this matter, limiting their power to act against us.”
“The Innate Primordial Camp should also only oppose us with limited power.”
“The Ice Peak Camp will also have only partial opposition.”
Starlight’s eyes were cold, “Ultimately, we still have to rely on slaughter! Especially those who haven’t reached ’undying and undying’, if they dare interfere in this matter, they must be killed if possible!”
“Only slaughter can weaken the resistance enough,” Starlight said, “Once their strength is insufficient, the Infinite Snake Ancestor, the Ice Peak Ancestor, they will have to endure.”
Luo Feng and the others all nodded.
Suddenly——
“Eight lords, you need not come,” a thought descended upon this time-space, “We already know your intentions, but this matter requires a thorough discussion internally. We will reply to you in one era’s time.”
The eight lords were stunned.
“Alright,” Yuan nodded, “Then we’ll wait for your response.”
“Is it also one era like the Innate Primordial Camp?” Nai Gu slightly frowned.
“We’ll wait first.”
Starlight said, “During this era, we also need to be wary of them joining forces!”