Due to Lin Bai's special relationship with Nie Shang and Meng Qinxian, this secret "negotiation" went extremely smoothly.
At the same time, Nie Shang and Meng Qinxian also felt that there was no need to continue to hide these things from Lin Bai. After all, after the wedding, even if Fantian Sect and Baitian Sect did not announce their thoughts to the public, all the warriors in the demon world would be able to guess it.
So it shouldn't matter at all whether it's kept secret or not.
On the contrary, if you say it openly, you may be able to get the most beneficial value in exchange.
After listening to Nie Shang and Meng Qinxian telling Fantian Sect and Baitian Sect their thoughts, the two of them obviously looked at Lin Bai, as if they were also waiting for Lin Bai to tell him about Jiuyou Demon Palace.
"Heh."
Lin Bai took a sip from the wine glass and slowly said:
"You should also know that Jiuyou Demon Palace has been preparing for tens of thousands of years to rebuild the mountain gate now."
"They won't stop."
Nie Shang picked up the topic immediately after hearing this and continued:
"If the Nine Nether Demon Palace is just to rebuild the mountain gate, then your goal has been accomplished."
"As long as the Jiuyou Demon Palace is willing to stop, both the Fantian Sect and the Baitian Sect are willing to recognize the status of the Jiuyou Demon Palace in the Eastern Region of the Demon Realm."
"And recognize the territory now occupied by the Nine Nether Demon Palace."
Lin Bai shook his head and glanced at Meng Qinxian and Nie Shang one after another. He was ready to tell the truth:
"Both the Fantian Sect and the Baitian Sect know that this is a rare opportunity. The Eastern Region of the Demon Realm is in chaos. The eyes of the Western Region, the Southern Region, and the Northern Region have attracted the attention of Chu State, Wansheng Mountain, and the Qitian Sect."
"This is the best opportunity to seize the territory of the Seven Nights Divine Sect."
"You are all ready. Could it be that the Demon Palace is not ready?"
When he said this, he paused to give Nie Shang and Meng Qinxian time to think and breathe, and then continued:
"For this purpose, the Demon Palace has specially opened two treasures left by the Holy Lord one hundred thousand years ago."
Treasure! The treasure of Jiuyou Demon Palace! ...Hearing this, Meng Qinxian and Nie Shang couldn't help but widen their eyes with astonishment.
This is the effect Lin Bai wants. Only by telling some truth and increasing the bargaining chips in the hands of Jiuyou Demon Palace can the Fantian Sect and the Tianbai Sect be afraid.
Blindly showing weakness and blindly hiding strength will only make others think that Jiuyou Demon Palace is weak and promising.
At the right time and on the right occasion, only by showing a little bit of background and strength can the enemy be truly intimidated.
Lin Bai waited until the expressions on Nie Shang and Meng Qinxian's faces softened slightly, then said slowly:
"You should also know very well what the treasures left behind in the Nine Nether Demon Palace represent?"
"The former Qiye Shen Sect and Qitian Sect were only the top sects in the Eastern Region of the Demon Realm, and they could not even reach the top sects."
"But after they destroyed the Nine Nether Demon Palace a hundred thousand years ago, they reaped huge benefits. Each of them obtained a treasure from the Nine Nether Demon Palace, which made them a powerful force!"
"One treasure can bring a top sect to the level of peak power, and now two magic palaces have been opened!"
The treasures of Jiuyou Demon Palace are not only widely spread in the demon world, but also have great prestige in all the heavens and worlds.
Especially when the Qitian Sect and the Qiye Shen Sect obtained one of the treasures, they became powerful forces, and it also greatly publicized the secrets of the Jiuyou Demon Palace's treasures.
Lin Bai told this matter to tell Fantian Sect and Baitian Sect that not only were they preparing, Jiuyou Demon Palace was also prepared.
In fact, after the "negotiation" reaches this point, it can basically be declared over.
Because Lin Bai, Meng Qinxian Nie Shang and others all achieved their goals and knew each other's and the sect's thoughts.
Lin Bai learned that the Fantian Sect and the Baitian Sect were preparing to seize the territory of the Seven Nights Sect and had already started taking action. He could no longer persuade them to turn back.
Meng Qinxian and Nie Shang took advantage of this opportunity to inquire about the attitude and background of Jiuyou Demon Palace.
Lin Bai also told them truthfully, which shocked them a lot and made them a little frightened.
Lin Bai picked up the wine glass and said with a wry smile: "Come on, Brother Nie, Brother Meng, drink this glass, maybe we will meet again on the battlefield in the future."
When Nie Shang and Meng Qinxian heard this, their expressions suddenly became dull. Their expressions were ugly and they raised their glasses and drank with Lin Bai.
After finishing the cup, Nie Shang frowned, squinted his eyes, and said in a thoughtful manner:
"Perhaps we can think of another way to end this matter without going to war."
Nie Shang drank several glasses of strong wine without hesitation, and the alcohol seemed to be getting to his head. He laughed loudly and said:
"What can I do?"
"Should we follow the example of the Northern Territory and the Eastern Territory and hold a competition between geniuses?"
"Brother Nie, let me tell you the truth, I am no match for Brother Lin."
Meng Qinxian grinned, showing two rows of big white teeth. At the same time, he also said to Lin Bai:
"Brother Lin, it's not that I have to be your enemy, but the sect has already made a decision, and I can't oppose it."
"Besides, as the Holy Son of Fantian Sect, I also believe that this is a rare opportunity for Fantian Sect, and I will give it a try."
He suddenly remembered something, his smile became even stronger, he poured Lin Bai a glass of wine and said:
"If we meet on the battlefield in the future, if I am not Brother Lin's opponent and unfortunately I am defeated by Brother Lin, I ask Brother Lin to show mercy!"
He said these words half jokingly and half sincerely. Lin Bai also smiled and nodded:
"Then if I unfortunately fall into the hands of the Fantian Sect and the Baitian Sect, please show mercy to Brother Nie and Brother Meng."
"That's nature, that's nature! Hahaha."
Meng Qinxian and Nie Shang each picked up their wine glasses and drank with Lin Bai.
Now that things have happened, Nie Shang also knows that it is useless to talk more. This war seems to be inevitable.
However, Fantian Sect and Baitian Sect still have advantages.
And their only advantage is... the reconstruction of the mountain gate of the Nine Nether Demon Palace has made the warriors in the Eastern Region of the Demon Realm uneasy and extremely resistant.
There are many forces within the territory of the Seven Nights Divine Sect that target the Nine Nether Demon Palace, including Fantian Sect, Worshiping Heaven Sect, Demon Slayer Alliance, Phoenix Valley, and Chunyang Sect.
It is no exaggeration to say that... the Nine Nether Demon Palace is now an enemy of the top forces in the entire Seven Nights Divine Sect territory.
The three of them chatted until late at night, when the bright moon gradually set in the west, and then the banquet ended.
Both Meng Qinxian and Nie Shang had to prepare in advance. After all, it was already past midnight and today was their respective big day!
When Lin Bai returned to his residence in Jiuyou Demon Palace, the sky was already turning white. He didn't bother to rest. After using his cultivation to dispel the alcohol, he directly found the Second Son of God.
"I want to see Elder Duanmu Pengsheng!"
The Second Son of God didn't say anything, and took Lin Bai to the remote courtyard, opened the door again, and let Lin Bai enter the space secret treasure of Elder Duanmu Pengsheng.
Elder Duanmu Pengsheng was still hovering and sitting cross-legged in the mid-air of Senluo Palace. It wasn't until Lin Bai came in front that he asked:
"Have you already met Nie Shang and Meng Qinxian?"
"Then you should already know the thoughts of Fantian Sect and Baitian Sect, right?"
Lin Bai took two deep breaths and said with a helpless expression: "I can't persuade you to come back. It seems that war is inevitable!"
War is inevitable!
This sentence already explained the attitude of Fantian Sect and Baitian Sect. They wanted to join forces to fight for the territory of Qiye Shenzong.
At present, after Fantian Sect and Baitian Sect join forces, the first targets to be eliminated are definitely not Chunyang Sect and Phoenix Valley, nor the Demon Slayer Alliance and Qinglian Sect.
On the contrary, Chunyang Sect, Phoenix Valley, Demon Slayer Alliance and Qinglian Sect can all be pulled over by Fantian Sect as allies. Their first target after joining forces must be the Nine Nether Demon Palace, which is despised by everyone in the Eastern Region of the Demon Realm!
The most mysterious, most powerful, and most enemies-making sect in the Nine Nether Demon Palace. Dealing with them will get the support and response of many people.
Saint Elder Duan Mupeng's expression did not change much after hearing this, as if everything was expected.
"I understand."
"Then what does the emperor want to do next?"
After Lin Bai thought for a while, he expressed his inner thoughts:
"The Fantian Sect and the Baitian Sect have already embarked on this path, so it is absolutely impossible to turn back easily."
"I have already judged that 'war is inevitable', so I don't want to waste any more words."
"But in the secret conversation just now, I revealed to Nie Shang and Meng Qinxian that the Nine Nether Demon Palace has opened two treasures to win the final victory in this war!"
"Nie Shang and Meng Qinxian will definitely report this matter to their sect elders. I think...this matter is enough to make them afraid."
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"Even if they are fully prepared, they will still be afraid to start a full-scale war with the Nine Nether Demon Palace easily!"
"This buys the Demon Palace some time, allowing Goddess Li Guxian to have time and opportunity to deal with Chunyang Sect and Phoenix Valley first!"
After he finished speaking, his eyes moved slightly, and he pondered for a while before continuing:
"It is no surprise that judging from the current situation in the territory of the Seven Nights Divine Sect, the combination of the Fantian Sect and the Baitian Sect has become a giant-level existence in the territory of the Seven Nights Divine Sect."
"They are more powerful than any top sect in the territory of the Seven Nights Divine Sect. It is obviously not a wise move for the Demon Palace to start a full-scale war with the Fantian Sect and the Tianbai Sect before all hidden dangers have been dealt with!"
Elder Duanmu Pengsheng opened his eyes slightly, and the light flowed under his eyelids, as if he was weighing the pros and cons.
Lin Bai continued:
"Compared to the alliance between Fantian Sect and Baitian Sect, although Chunyang Sect and Phoenix Valley are also in an alliance, they have experienced wars before, and the sect's internal foundation and strength have been depleted."
"Although the Demon Slayer Alliance is a force composed of the ancestors of small and medium-sized families and sects in other territories. Although it seems to be united, in fact, the temporary alliance formed is not too strong."
"We only need to give the Demon Slayer Alliance a heavy blow at the right time, and their alliance will be destroyed without any attack!"
"I believe that Goddess Li Guxian has the same view on the Demon Slayer Alliance as I do!"
"In addition, there is the Qinglian Sect. They have been watching the fire from across the bank, silently paying attention to the changes in the situation in the territory of the Seven Nights Divine Sect, but they have not intervened in the war."
"I think...it is better to deal with Chunyang Sect, Phoenix Valley, Demon Slayer Alliance and other forces than to deal with Fantian Sect and Baitian Sect first!"
Lin Bai took a deep breath, eyes filled with sparkle, paused and continued:
"What I can do here is to hold off Fantian Sect and Baitian Sect first, and create time for Goddess Li Guxian to deal with Phoenix Valley, Chunyang Sect, and the Demon Slayer Alliance."
"As long as the Demon Palace can defeat the Phoenix Valley, Chunyang Sect, and the Demon Slayer Alliance, it will not be too late to have a decisive battle with the Fantian Sect and the Tianbai Sect."
"As for the Qinglian Sect, they want to see a situation where both sides suffer, but if the Nine Nether Demon Palace finally wins, they will know that the situation is over and they will naturally surrender."
After listening to all Lin Bai's analysis, Holy Elder Duan Mupeng nodded in agreement:
"I support the emperor's ideas and theories."
"I believe that the Palace Master and Goddess Li Guxian will also support the emperor's idea."
"So our current focus is not to deal with Fantian Sect and Baitian Sect, but to deal with Chunyang Sect and Phoenix Valley!"
He paused for a moment as he said this, as if he was thinking about something, and continued after a moment:
"Goddess Li Guxian should be well prepared!"
Lin Bai had a curious look on his face and asked, "I really want to know what Goddess Li Guxian wants to do?"
Holy Elder Duanmupeng replied calmly:
"Chun Yang Sect and Phoenix Valley appear to be peaceful on the surface, but in fact there are multiple factions within the two sects."
"For example, within the Chunyang Sect, the vassal families headed by the Ma family still hope to continue to serve the Demon Palace, while the warriors mainly from the lineage of the Chunyang Sect leader need to be independent."
"The interior of Phoenix Valley is similar."
"According to Goddess Li Guxian's original plan, she wanted to provoke a fight between the internal forces of Chunyang Sect and Phoenix Valley, and eat away at the top leaders of their sects bit by bit."
"But judging from the current situation, there is not enough time for us to slowly kill them."
"So..."
A pair of dark and cold eyes under the eyelids of Saint Elder Duan Mupeng suddenly glanced at Lin Bai, and he said the words Lin Bai said.
"War is inevitable!"
Does this mean that Goddess Li Guxian is going to use strong tactics against Chunyang Sect and Phoenix Valley? Don't you plan to continue the discussion? ... Lin Bai had already guessed what Li Guxian was thinking.
"When will she take action?"
"Today!"
Saint Elder Duan Mupeng gave Lin Bai a firm answer in his cold and sinister tone.
today?
Today is the day when Meng Qinxian marries Nie He and Nie Shang marries Meng Chungu, but it is also the day when Li Guxian takes action against Chunyang Sect and Phoenix Valley?
Saint Elder Duanmu Peng thought for a while and then said:
"Once Goddess Li Guxian takes action, the senior officials of Chunyang Sect and Phoenix Valley who are attending the wedding banquet in Fantian Sect will definitely know the news immediately."
"So how could the emperor capture the Holy Son of Chunyang Sect, Shen Haoyue, and the Saint of Phoenix Valley, Ji Ruoci, alive?"
"For the Demon Palace, you are another great contribution."
Lin Bai frowned and asked: "Do we have to capture him alive?"
Holy Elder Duanmupeng replied: "These holy sons and saints are of greater use if they are alive."
"On the contrary."
"If they're dead, there's no value, it's just a body on the roadside!"
"Same thing."
"The same goes for the emperor's son. If the emperor's son falls into the hands of other forces, he will be more useful alive than dead!"
The living saints and saints can be used by hostile forces to shock people, or they can also be used to negotiate deals! ... Lin Bai understood Duanmupeng's words.
"If I had the chance, I would capture them alive!"
Lin Bai gave a firm answer. (End of chapter)