Wang Zhengyang, the Holy Son of Wansheng Mountain, bluntly stated Chu's ultimate goal, which made His Highness the Crown Prince's face become increasingly embarrassed and the atmosphere became dark.
Wang Zhengyang also felt that his words seemed a bit fierce, so he softened his tone and words slightly, and added a little apologetically:
"Brother Chu, there are only four of us here, so I have to say something more straightforward. I hope Brother Chu doesn't mind!"
His Royal Highness the Prince smiled when he heard this and said: "Brother Wang, it's okay, we just need to speak out!"
"Stop the politeness and officialdom and speak frankly, although it may be hard to hear sometimes, but it is indeed the fastest way to solve the problem!"
He looked around and continued: "If nothing happens, the four of us will become the powerful people in our respective sects in the future."
"If we can formulate some regulations or some agreements now, we can avoid a lot of trouble in the future."
"Previously, whenever the four most powerful forces in the Eastern Region of the Demon Realm transferred power, the other three major sects would go to participate in the celebration. Isn't the main reason for this just to discuss the subsequent development!"
On the birthday of Emperor Chu of the Chu State, warriors from all over the demon world would be invited to attend the celebration. According to the original rules of the Chu State, every Chu Emperor would announce his abdication on his birthday and transfer the power and throne to the prince.
This is the only birthday of Emperor Chu of the Chu Kingdom. Perhaps it is because Emperor Chu has become a great supernatural power, and his longevity and longevity have been increased, so he does not need to abdicate to practice in seclusion.
Or maybe it was because there was no crown prince in Chu State at that time, so the Chu Emperor could not step down.
Anyway, on Emperor Chu's birthday this time, Emperor Chu did not abdicate, but announced his re-election.
In the Eastern Region of the Demon Realm, whether it is Chu State, Wansheng Mountain, Qitian Sect, or even the destroyed Seven Nights Sect... every time the power is transferred between these four powerful forces, it is particularly eye-catching.
For example, on the birthday of Emperor Chu, Wansheng Mountain, Qitian Sect, and Qiye Shenzong not only came to the imperial capital of Chu to celebrate his birthday, but more importantly, they came to discuss and test the thoughts and determination of the future Emperor of Chu.
After all, there is only one emperor and one courtier.
The transfer of power between the four most powerful forces in the Eastern Region of Demon Realm also means the change of those in power.
The thoughts and ideas of every person in power are exactly the same. If they are not clear about it, they will inevitably cause a lot of trouble in the future.
In fact, every time before becoming the person in power, the Holy Son of the four most powerful forces secretly made friends with the other three major forces and determined their friends and enemies.
For example...it is rumored in Chu State that before the current Emperor Chu became "Emperor Chu", he once traveled around the world with the dean of White Deer Academy!
Outside warriors really thought that Emperor Chu and the dean of White Deer Academy were going out for fun, but in fact, while they were outside, they had secretly contacted the contemporary holy master of Wansheng Mountain, the contemporary master of Qitian Sect, and the contemporary master of Qiye Shen Sect.
And now Lin Bai, the emperor of Jiuyou Demon Palace, Qi Lingyu, the saint son of Qitian Sect, Wang Zhengyang, the saint son of Wansheng Mountain, Chu Junyou, the prince of Chu Kingdom... are now sitting in the waterside pavilion of Tianya Pass, seemingly drinking and talking, but in fact
Extraordinary significance!
Wang Zhengyang thought for a while and then said: "Since we have already said this, why don't we explain it clearly!"
"First of all, what we want to discuss is the comeback of the Nine Nether Demon Palace!"
Both Wang Zhengyang and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince looked at Lin Bai. They seemed to have not finished speaking, but they did not intend to say any more. Instead, they waited expectantly for Lin Bai's answer.
Even Qi Lingyu cast a curious look.
Lin Bai took a deep breath and immediately replied: "The attitude of the Nine Nether Demon Palace and myself is to let go of the grudges from a hundred thousand years ago!"
Wang Zhengyang asked: "Now that the Nine Nether Demon Palace is rebuilding the mountain gate, although there is some background, you want to maintain your identity more, so naturally you will not pursue the grudges from a hundred thousand years ago."
"What we are worried about is...the future!"
"What we are worried about is...when the Nine Nether Demon Palace regains its vitality, will it find opportunities and reasons to bring up the past a hundred thousand years ago and start a war?"
After speaking, Wang Zhengyang paused again and said, "To put it simply, Brother Lin, we would rather get a guarantee."
"Because after the Nine Nether Demon Palace rebuilds its gate, you will definitely not dare to launch a large-scale war within one or two thousand years."
"So we judge that if the Nine Nether Demon Palace wants to rebel, it will most likely be four to five thousand years later."
"At that time, if nothing unexpected happens, there is a high probability that Brother Lin will have become the master of the Nine Nether Demon Palace!"
He took a deep breath and said with a serious face: "The guarantee we want is... that no war will be launched after the current palace master and Brother Lin take over as the master of the Demon Palace."
After listening to Wang Zhengyang's analysis, Lin Bai couldn't help but take a breath of cold air. Lin Bai gained another understanding of Wang Zhengyang, the holy son.
This person is not only extremely talented in martial arts, but also has mature vision, extraordinary experience, and foresight.
While Lin Bai and others were paying attention to what was happening in front of them, Wanshengshan and Wang Zhengyang were already planning for what would happen thousands of years later.
No wonder the All Saints Mountain can be passed down in the demon world for hundreds of thousands of years without being destroyed. They are really good at cultivating talents and geniuses.
According to Lin Bai's calculation...if Wang Zhengyang becomes the Holy Master after the current Holy Master of the All Saints Mountains steps down, it is estimated that the All Saints Mountains will still be the leader in the Eastern Region of the Demon Realm during his term of office.
After his mind wandered for a while, Lin Bai hurriedly gathered his divergent thoughts and carefully considered the meaning of Wang Zhengyang's words.
After thinking about it, he said: "The contemporary master of the Demon Palace will inevitably start a war. He just wants to rebuild the mountain gate."
"According to what Brother Wang said, even if the Nine Nether Demon Palace wants to settle the past, it will only be four to five thousand years later."
"At that time, if I became the master of the Demon Palace, I would definitely not let this happen."
"And my idea is very simple...let the past things pass!"
After giving the accurate answer, Lin Bai smiled bitterly and said: "But... I can't guarantee that I will become the master of the Nine Nether Demon Palace. After all, my path is not in the demon world."
Wang Zhengyang said: "I know Brother Lin wants to go to the spirit world and find his wife and children, but this has nothing to do with you becoming the master of the Demon Palace."
He immediately changed the topic and said to His Royal Highness the Crown Prince and Qi Lingyu: "The current Master of the Demon Palace is in his prime and is expected to serve as the Master of the Demon Palace for at least three to four thousand years."
"And in three or four thousand years, Brother Lin will take over as the Lord of the Demon Palace."
"According to Brother Lin's longevity and the treasures in the Nine Nether Demon Palace that increase longevity, Brother Lin's term of office is at least fifteen thousand years."
Wang Zhengyang stared at Lin Bai and said: "As long as Brother Lin can guarantee today's promise, then in the next 20,000 years, Jiuyou Demon Palace should not launch a war in the eastern region of the Demon Realm!"
"Of course, around 20,000 years ago, when Brother Lin resigned as the master of the Nine Nether Demon Palace, he also hoped that Brother Lin would choose his successor well to avoid a large-scale war."
"Even if there are some verbal disputes between the Nine Nether Demon Palace and our other three powerful forces, we hope to solve the problem through negotiation and transaction!"
According to Wanshengshan's understanding of the Nine Nether Demon Palace, the current master of the Demon Palace is not very old, and his cultivation is extremely advanced.
It is more than enough to be the master of the Demon Palace for about three to four thousand years, and in three to four thousand years, Lin Bai will take over as the master of the Nine Nether Demon Palace.
Qi Lingyu's face was flushed and he was already drunk.
At this moment, when he heard Lin Bai's words, he quietly activated his cultivation and took out Jiu Jin for a while.
After thinking silently, he said: "If Brother Lin remembers today's promise, it will naturally be the best."
"I agree with what Brother Wang said. Since the reconstruction of the gate of the Nine Nether Demon Palace has become an irreversible fact, I also hope that the person in charge of the Nine Nether Demon Palace in the future will be someone we know well enough."
"Qitian Sect will also support Brother Lin to become the emperor's son of the Nine Nether Demon Palace, and support Brother Lin to become the future leader of the Nine Nether Demon Palace!"
"As for the first son of God..."
Qi Lingyu glanced sideways outside the pavilion and said in a low voice: "If it is not convenient for Brother Lin to come forward to solve the problem, our Qitian Sect can help secretly."
Lin Bai immediately raised his hand to refuse: "No need, letting Qitian Sect take action will only cause greater commotion!"
"The First Son of God, I will naturally deal with him, but not now!"
Now, Wang Zhengyang, the Holy Son of Wansheng Mountain, and Qi Lingyu, the Holy Son of Qitian Sect, both expressed their willingness to support Lin Bai to become the emperor of Jiuyou Demon Palace, and to support Lin Bai to become the future leader of the Demon Palace.
Only Chu State was left without a statement.
Wang Zhengyang and Qi Lingyu both looked at His Royal Highness, and he laughed:
"Brother Lin and I are close friends. He is not only the emperor's son of Jiuyou Demon Palace, but also the Qin King of our Chu Kingdom, the prospective son-in-law of Prince Hong's Mansion, and the confidant of Prince Liang!"
"Both I and the Chu State are willing to support Brother Lin to become the emperor's son and the future leader of the Demon Palace."
"Otherwise, how could we tolerate Brother Lin staying in the Nine Nether Demon Palace for so long?"
Prince Liang’s confidant? When did I become Prince Liang’s confidant?... Lin Bai was a little confused after hearing this.
He suddenly remembered that there was a high probability that Chu State had already learned about what happened between Chu Tinghan and Lin Bai in the hunting world.
So, Prince Liang indirectly recognized Lin Bai’s identity?
Wang Zhengyang nodded and said: "Well, our first trouble is solved like this!"
Lin Bai raised his hand and interrupted: "Wait, everyone!"
"I can guarantee that the current Master of the Demon Palace and I will not launch a large-scale war after taking over the Nine Nether Demon Palace. So what should you pay?"
"You can't give nothing, right?"
Wang Zhengyang chuckled and said: "We think... Jiuyou Demon Palace is currently not qualified to negotiate terms with us!"
Bang!... Hearing these words, Lin Bai's heart sank.
After thinking about it carefully, he felt that what Wang Zhengyang said was right. Although Jiuyou Demon Palace was rebuilding the mountain gate, it was surrounded by enemies on all sides, so it was indeed not qualified to negotiate conditions.
Wang Zhengyang said: "But since Brother Lin has promised not to launch a large-scale war, we can also show our sincerity!"
"Our sincerity is... that in the next 20,000 years, we will not bring any ill will towards the Nine Nether Demon Palace, nor will we control the public opinion in the Eastern Region of the Demon Realm to demonize the Nine Nether Demon Palace!"
"Let the Nine Nether Demon Palace rebuild the mountain gate!"
"This is our sincerity."
"Brother Lin, are you satisfied?"
After Wang Zhengyang finished speaking, Qi Lingyu and His Royal Highness both nodded, expressing their agreement with Wang Zhengyang's answer.
Lin Bai smiled bitterly and said: "Satisfied, satisfied, how can I be dissatisfied!"
Alas, a weak country has no diplomacy!... Lin Bai sighed secretly in his heart and could only agree temporarily.
In exchange for no longer pursuing the grievances of a hundred thousand years ago and not launching a large-scale war for twenty thousand years, I can gain the goodwill of Wansheng Mountain, Qitian Sect, and Chu State.
This deal doesn't sound too bad.
The main reason is that Jiuyou Demon Palace currently lacks bargaining chips and is not qualified to negotiate.
In the final analysis, the only bargaining chip that Jiuyou Demon Palace currently has is the bargaining chip of "death or destruction".
Once the Nine Nether Demon Palace is cornered and directly launches a large-scale war, or even launches an "immortal war" and draws in those with great supernatural powers to fight, then the Eastern Region of the Demon Realm will definitely be in chaos.
This is not the result that Chu State, Qitian Sect, and Wansheng Mountain want to see.
But this is the only bargaining chip in the hands of Jiuyou Demon Palace.
At present, the reason why Wang Zhengyang, Qi Lingyu, and His Royal Highness the Crown Prince are willing to sit down and negotiate with Jiuyou Demon Palace is simply because they do not want the matter to get out of hand.
Wang Zhengyang continued: "Then let's solve the second problem!"
"It's a question of the territory of the Seven Nights Divine Sect."
His Royal Highness the Crown Prince immediately said: "The territory of the Seven Nights Divine Sect cannot continue to be in chaos, otherwise, if the evil intentions of the Northern Territory persist, it will inevitably happen again!"
Qi Lingyu also agreed: "That's right. The reason why the Northern Territory dared to invade on a large scale was because there was internal fighting in the territory of the Seven Nights Divine Sect, which led to the loss of the border and made the Northern Territory feel that there was an opportunity to take advantage of it."
"The most important issue now is to stabilize the territory of the Seven Nights Divine Sect and reestablish order on the border!"
Wang Zhengyang leaned back on the seat, put his hands in his sleeves, and said melancholy:
"We at Wansheng Mountain, Chu State, and Qitian Sect have all made alliance agreements with the Seven Nights Sect."
"But judging from the current situation, even if our three major forces strongly support the restoration of the Seven Nights Divine Sect, the Seven Nights Divine Sect has lost the ability to rule the territory."
"In this case, we must select one of the forces within the current territory of the Seven Nights Divine Sect to rule the territory of the Seven Nights Divine Sect."
"There are currently many forces within the territory of the Seven Nights Divine Sect, such as the Fantian Sect, the Heaven Worshiping Sect, the Qinglian Sect, the Chunyang Sect, the Phoenix Valley, the Demon Slayer Alliance, the fire warriors of the Seven Nights Divine Sect, etc."
"..."
Before Wang Zhengyang could finish speaking, Lin Bai replied with a smile: "Let me remind you three, before you make a decision, the decision I hope you can make is...Nine Nether Demon Palace!"
Since we have to choose a force, it is nothing more than choosing one from the forces within the territory of the Seven Nights Divine Sect.
Wansheng Mountain and Qitian Sect will never let Chu State rule the territory of Seven Nights Divine Sect. For the same reason, Chu State will not let Wansheng Mountain and Qitian Sect rule the territory of Seven Nights Divine Sect.
These three major forces also have offensive and defensive contracts with each other, so it is impossible for one family to dominate.
So the best way is to select one of the forces that still exist within the territory of the Seven Nights Divine Sect.
Lin Bai told them bluntly that he hoped the sect they would choose would be called "Nine Nether Demon Palace".
Because Lin Bai knew very well that although the top management of the Demon Palace did not explicitly say that they wanted to rule the territory of the Seven Nights Divine Sect, since the Demon Palace chose to rebuild the mountain gate in the territory of the Seven Nights Divine Sect, the Demon Palace's goal must be this territory.
The Nine Nether Demon Palace did not just surrender to a top force and just give up!