Hades Star.
"Did he really say that?" The Eastern Hades Emperorâs pupils flickered.
The South Nether Emperor Wa Qiuting nodded: "Heâs completely different from Emperor Ya, very ambitious. Although young and impetuous, his actions are very mature, and he thinks everything through meticulously."
West Netherworld Emperor Zang Gui chuckled: "Otherwise, how do you think he took down the Nine Calamity Star?"
The Eastern Hades Emperor remarked, "Having ambitions isnât a bad thing, itâs having no desires or wants thatâs troublesome."
South Nether Emperor Wa Qiuting said, "However, although he agrees to the overarching framework of cooperation, he pays great attention to the details, especially who takes the lead and control. Iâm afraid a true cooperation might not be easily achieved."
West Netherworld Emperor Zang Gui said coldly, "What, a greenhorn barely out of his apprenticeship wants to lead us old-timers? In terms of top combat prowess, comprehensive strength, in what way is the Nine Calamity Star superior to our Hades Star?"
"Just in terms of the strongest experts, we have six more than they do, not to mention the Supreme Lifeforms!"
The Eastern Hades Emperor spoke calmly, "Thereâs no need to draw such a clear line. If the Netherworld Race comes, there will no longer be any Hades Star, Nine Calamity Star distinction; we will all become part of the Netherworld Race."
South Nether Emperor Wa Qiuting and West Netherworld Emperor Zang Gui fell silent.
If they had a choice, they certainly wouldnât choose this path.
The Eastern Hades Emperorâs eyes shimmered: "Fortunately, the Netherworld Race wonât arrive for now. We still have time to fight for the Dark raceâs future. Before, Emperor Ya was impervious to persuasion, it couldnât be helped."
"But now that Jin Shang Emperor has taken over, thereâs a chance to strive for it. We must reach an agreement!"
"Jin Shang Emperor has just risen to power and doesnât quite understand the current situation. Once I meet with him in person and talk, we will surely reach a consensus."
"Good!" West Netherworld Emperor Zang Gui held considerable respect for the Eastern Hades Emperor.
Among the three Peak Netherworld Emperors, it was the Eastern Hades Emperor who had the clearest head and the greatest leadership abilities.
"If we come to an understanding with the Nine Calamity Star, what about Northern Hades Emperor Qiao De?" South Nether Emperor Wa Qiuting asked, "Iâve tried to persuade him many times, but Iâve never been able to reconcile the dispute between you two."
"Thereâs no need to reconcile." The Eastern Hades Emperor said coldly, "We find it difficult to coexist."
"As long as we reach a cooperative agreement with the Nine Calamity Star, even without the combat power from the Northern Hades Realm, we Dark race are still strong enough!"
"Enough to stand toe-to-toe with the Sky race!"
...
Natural Star.
"What are our chances?" Wang Ye asked the Spiritual Empress.
"Currently only fifty percent." The Spiritual Empress replied, "The Divine Locking Spirit Array requires time to improve, and consumes a vast amount of energy; I alone canât control both the Natural Star and the Divine Locking Spirit Array simultaneously."
Wang Ye glanced at the Spiritual Empress: "Just tell me, how much time do you need, how many resources, and how much support it will take to have a full assurance."
The Spiritual Empress smiled purely, then spoke without beating around the bush: "Give me five years. Iâll send you the list of advanced materials required for the Divine Locking Spirit Array. Additionally, can you ask the Spiritual Princess Ling Qi for help?"
"Thatâs it?" Wang Ye smiled wryly.
He had thought the Spiritual Empress would take this opportunity to make exorbitant demands.
"Thatâs it." The Spiritual Empress said with a smile: "However, even if I am fully confident in trapping the Eastern Hades Emperor, you must first bring him here. Otherwise, it wonât work."
"You donât have to worry about that." Wang Ye said, "I have my own ways."
"Is that so?" The Spiritual Empress spoke, "You should not underestimate the Eastern Hades Emperor, of the Three Peak Netherworld Emperors, heâs the hardest to deal with."
Wang Ye said, "If there are weaknesses, he wonât be hard to deal with."
The Spiritual Empress laughed: "Like me, right?"
Wang Ye glanced at her: "Right, but youâre smart. You can look further into the future. Some things, once lost, are gone, but in the future, you might find something even better."
"Your skill at painting a rosy picture is consistently good." The Spiritual Empress said, "Even my disciple is now completely baffled by you."
Wang Ye thought for a moment: "Thatâs because the promises I paint always come to fruition."
"Will it this time too?" The Spiritual Empress suddenly asked.
Wang Ye smiled and nodded: "Of course."
*
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Yijin Hall.
Wang Ye waited for the arrival of the Eastern Hades Emperor. Enjoy new adventures from empire
The two actual leaders of the Dark race were meeting for the first time!
"Old Wa wasnât wrong; a hero emerges from the youth indeed." The Eastern Hades Emperor scrutinized Wang Ye for a moment, then smiled and said, "I wonder if itâs just my imagination, but Jin Shang Emperor gives me a very familiar feeling."
"The Eastern Hades Emperor feels familiar to me too." Wang Ye replied unflinchingly, smiling, "Perhaps itâs fate."
In the battle for control over the Natural Star, The Eastern Hades Emperor once led an army of the Dark race.
Back then, it was Leader Kan Ersuo who had an encounter with the Eastern Hades Emperor on the battlefield; although he was also on the battlefield, he did not meet face-to-face.
Moreover, it wasnât in the form of a Dark race member.
The Eastern Hades Emperor smiled with relief: "Perhaps itâs destined by fate that you and I, Jin Shang Emperor, should join hands to create a new future for the Dark race!"
"Oh?" Wang Ye responded with surprise, "What do you mean?"
The Eastern Hades Emperor looked serious, and slowly explained: "Jin Shang Emperor, being newly enthroned, might not be fully aware of the current situation in the Primitive Cosmic Sea. Itâs like this..."
Following that, the Eastern Hades Emperor went on to explain the upheaval in the Great Bliss Divine Domain.
He also clearly articulated the situation the Dark race was facing.
Wang Ye listened with feigned âastonishmentâ.
He didnât speak for a long while.
Furrowing his brow, he fell into deep thought.
This sight brought even more relief to the Eastern Hades Emperor Dis.
Both benefits and crises coexisted, and to not cooperate would mean a certain death; he didnât believe that Jin Shang Emperor could resist the bait.
After a long time.
"I understand," Wang Ye sighed softly and finally lifted his head, "In that case, Eastern Hades Emperor, please return."
The Eastern Hades Emperor Dis: ???
"The Netherworld Race is so powerful that even if you and I joined forces, it would be nothing but a struggle on the brink of death," Wang Ye said with a solemn face: "Itâs better to surrender early and preserve oneâs life wisely. Thatâs the correct strategy."
The Eastern Hades Emperor Dis: "..."
What happened to the ambition?
Is this it?
"No, Jin Shang Emperor, you might have misunderstood my meaning," said the Eastern Hades Emperor Dis promptly: "If we join forces, the Dark Race will possess strength comparable to the Sky Race, capable of negotiating with them and we can take down the entire origin cosmic together!"
"I know," said Wang Ye: "But after we take it down, whatâs the difference from before? Wonât it just be divided again?"
"What will we do when the Golden-Winged Divine Race and the Netherworld Race attack?"
"Wonât we still have to surrender?"
The Eastern Hades Emperor Dis was at a loss for words.
He was right.
But thatâs not it!
The Eastern Hades Emperor Dis kept shaking his head: "My point is, we canât just sit and wait for death! After we take down the origin cosmic and seize the initiative, we will be free to choose our actions, and then we will have the opportunity to think of more strategies without having to submit to the Netherworld Race."
"Or we could explore new high-dimensional cosmic realms or proceed to other divine domains."
"Or perhaps with our combined combat prowess with the Sky Race, the Golden-Winged Divine Race and Netherworld Race might just give up."
"At the very least, it will certainly be better than our current situation!"
Wang Ye appeared contemplative.
Doesnât understand?
How could he not understand?
In plain terms, resisting is the only way out of certain death.
A gamble could turn a bicycle into a motorcycle.
Most crucially, once the Dark Race strengthens and joins forces with the Sky Race, they could easily take down the origin cosmic.
With minimal capital, they could vie for the substantial interest of changing the fate of their race!
"Let me think about it," Wang Ye pondered for half a while and replied.
The Eastern Hades Emperor Dis did not give up, still tirelessly persuading.
But no matter what he said, Wang Ye remained unmoved.
He did not outright reject, providing only a sliver of hope and an ambiguous answer.
In the end, the Eastern Hades Emperor Dis had no choice but to leave disheartened.
With longing in his eyes, I felt a pang of pity.
Watching the Eastern Hades Emperor Dis fade into the distance, Wang Ye smiled knowingly.
Indeed, he had some skills.
But compared to the Spiritual Empress and Tian Yumo, cunning as a fox, whom he had encountered before, the Eastern Hades Emperor still lacked experience.
Mainly because he was gripped by his vulnerabilities.
Just like the Spiritual Empress.
They, they needed him.
So there were things that they had to begrudgingly accept.
"Why didnât you agree to him?" Yijin Emperor asked bewilderedly: "Donât you also want to control the entire Dark Race?"
"The time is not right yet," Wang Ye said: "Itâs pointless to talk now, the Eastern Hades Emperor Dis is wary, he wonât be easily hooked. Whetting his appetite, lets see if we can make him more eager."
Yijin Emperor thought for a moment: "So in the end, arenât we still going to join hands with them?"
"The same alliance can have different outcomes," Wang Ye said: "Leadership and control are not the same, relationships are also different, and most importantly, the partner in cooperation is different too."
Yijin Emperor was confused.
What does that mean?
The partner, isnât it the Dark race of Hades Star?
Isnât it the Eastern Hades Emperor Dis?
Then who is it?
"Just wait and watch the drama unfold," Wang Ye hugged Yijin Emperor, smiling with deep meaning.
"Youâll find out when the time comes."