Chapter 733 - 728, Negotiations with the Demon Race, Begin!

At this moment, Wenping suddenly asked, "The Demon Race has arrived. All of this started because of you. Do you want to leave or stay?"

Long Ye glanced at the group of demons coming towards them. Since the Demon Race’s secret realm had already been destroyed during the battle earlier, staying would no longer hold any significance. Moreover, given the severe injuries to his body now, if the Demon Race had any ill intentions, he certainly wouldn’t have the ability to resist and would end up relying on Wenping for rescue.

Better to avoid unnecessary trouble at this time.

"See you at Vast City," he said, then started walking in the opposite direction.

By now, the Demon Race was no longer isolated and helpless. During the Condemner’s battle earlier, they had assembled nearly a hundred thousand demons. With a glance, one could see countless rare Great Demons that are seldom seen outside the Demon Emperor Lake. However, none dared to pursue Long Ye due to their fear of the Condemner.

Having allied with Long Ye, Shifeng didn’t get what he wanted when Long Ye left, but since Wenping was still present, Shifeng did not plan to side with the Demon Emperor Lake.

Yet Shifeng was confused about which side Immortal Sect Leader Wenping was actually on.

He saved Huaikong, one of the Four Kings, leaning towards the Demon Race?

But he also aided Long Ye.

While pondering this, Li Guan’s cold gaze swept over, "We’ll settle things between us later!"

"No need to wait, let’s do it now. Whoever survives between you and me will become the new Demon King of the Demon Race," Shifeng said, subconsciously glancing at Huaikong with a hint of provocation in his eyes.

Huaikong chose to remain silent.

Firstly, he didn’t have the power for it.

Secondly, the Demon Race’s secret realm was destroyed, and the new Demon Emperor would only be a title.

Without gaining the Demon Race’s inheritance, the new Demon Emperor would only reach the level of Half-Step Earth Unrestricted.

Would the new Demon Emperor, like the father, also need to venture beyond Heaven and Earth Lake, risking life to find the opportunity to enter a higher realm?

Li Guan ignored Shifeng, continuing to approach Wenping.

Stopping a hundred meters from Wenping, he spoke emotionlessly, "Leader Wen, our Demon Race’s secret realm has been destroyed. It’s time for you to leave, right?"

He was angry, but couldn’t show it.

If he showed anger now, the man with Black Wings could easily kill all the demons here with a few strikes.

However, Wenping shook his head.

Then Wenping said, "Let Huaikong talk to me. We are old acquaintances."

Huaikong immediately stepped up, not stopping at the hundred-meter point but walked a bit further.

Upon stopping, Huaikong squeezed out a smile and said, "Leader Wen, long time no see. How have you been? Is my unaccomplished daughter doing well?"

Wenping responded with a smile, "How about visiting her after this is over? Demon Emperor Lake is not far from East Lake."

"Absolutely," Huaikong nodded.

Wenping ceased the pleasantries and got straight to the point, "Actually, I came here to discuss something with the Demon Race. Shall we find a place to talk? This ruin doesn’t seem suitable for such discussions."

"What does Leader Wen wish to discuss?" Huaikong promptly asked.

Wenping said, "First of all, let me clarify that I had no involvement in what happened today. The destruction of the Demon Race’s secret realm has nothing to do with me. If you wish to pursue accountability, you can direct it at him."

Wenping pointed to the Condemner beside him.

Although the Condemner showed no expression, his face slightly moved, seemingly looking at Li Guan and the others.

Huaikong squeezed out a bitter smile, saying, "Understood. If Leader Wen wanted to target the Demon Race, he wouldn’t have saved my fourth brother."

"What I want to discuss with you is simple, really. If you nod your head, I can tilt some of the Immortal Sect’s resources your way, helping the Demon Race to tread a broader path."

"A broader path?"

"You can interpret it as making the Demon Race more powerful."

"Is Leader Wen trying to gain allies against the Hundred Sects Alliance?"

Huaikong had heard about the Hundred Sects Alliance’s intention to eradicate the Immortal Sect.

But upon second thought, even the Earth Unrestricted experts follow Wenping’s command. Wenping shouldn’t fear the Hundred Sects Alliance, should he?

As Huaikong was pondering, Wenping smiled and spoke, "Not at all. I’m actually not interested in the Demon Race. Tilting Immortal Sect’s resources towards you doesn’t benefit me. However, the person behind me is very interested in the Demon Race and willing to help you once. Of course, in return, your Demon Race needs to become a vassal of the Immortal Sect."

Since everyone guessed he had someone backing him, Wenping simply revealed it this time.

Upon hearing this, Huaikong quickly glanced at Li Guan in the rear, then looked at Shifeng.

Li Guan immediately spoke, "A vassal? Impossible!"

Shifeng retorted, "I knew you’d say that. Does seeking refuge with others mean losing dignity? Do you realize how small the Demon Race is in this world? If we continue to shut ourselves in, fooling ourselves, let me tell you, this event is just a beginning. The next enemy could be an Earth Unrestricted one. I ask you, what will you use to fend off then!"

"If you’re afraid of death, stay in your territory. The Demon Race has its own beliefs. If everyone entertains the idea of submitting to the Human Race, then what meaning does our ancestors’ persistence hold? What significance does Father’s sacrifice outside Heaven and Earth Lake have? The Demon Race has its own path and doesn’t need the Human Race," Li Guan said angrily.

...

As Li Pass and Shifeng continued their heated debate, Wen Ping turned his gaze to Huaikong.

Li Pass and Shifeng, with their differing opinions, supporting either to become the Demon Emperor was impossible.

The best plan was to support Huaikong as the Demon Emperor, then have Li Pass and Shifeng assist him, balancing each other out. As long as Huaikong could hold his ground, the Demon Race would remain stable.

"Do you have any other options?"

"Or do you believe that without the Demon Race’s legacy, you can still guard this little land of yours for long?"

Wen Ping questioned twice in a row, his words carried the imposing presence of the Condemner’s Earth Unrestricted power toward the two demons, Li Pass and Shifeng.

The moment the Earth Unrestricted power pressed upon them, their argument ceased immediately.

Wen Ping continued, "Or to put it more bluntly, extinction or submission to the Immortal Sect, you decide?"

"Sect Leader Wen, if we don’t nod today, are you planning to kill us all?" Li Pass questioned.

"Kill you? I have no interest. There are plenty who want you dead, one more won’t make a difference. I am here carrying the will of others; it all depends on whether your Demon Race wants the opportunity I am offering," Wen Ping said the first part to Li Pass, and the latter part to Huaikong.

Wen Ping was intentionally transferring the authority to speak to Huaikong.

Because to become the Demon Emperor, one must naturally have the power to speak.

Huaikong understood the hint, and asked, "Then may I know how the senior behind Sect Leader Wen plans to assist us?"

"I can’t say too much. What I can tell you is that the senior behind me can help all of the Demon Race break through the limitations of their bloodline. Bloodline will no longer restrict the cultivation of demons, nor determine a demon’s limits. On the contrary, a demon with a low-level bloodline can, over time, grasp the powers that only high-level bloodlines can. For instance: an Ox Demon with humble blood, in its lifetime, might at most rival a Divine Profound Realm expert who has opened a second Meridian Gate. But if it follows the cultivation method provided by the senior behind me, as time passes, this Ox Demon can rival the Mountain Suppression Realm, Earth Unrestricted, or even higher realms, no longer bound by bloodline limitations. Of course, powerful bloodlines still hold their advantages, with faster cultivation speed and greater power. In conclusion, every demon in the Demon Race has the chance to surpass their limits."

After speaking, Wen Ping patted the Condemner’s wings beside him.

Wen Ping intentionally raised his voice with this sentence, for Huaikong and his followers to hear, and also for the hundreds of thousands of demons behind him to hear.

Sure enough, under Wen Ping’s words, those hundreds of thousands of demons immediately began to stir.

Huaikong responded, "Sect Leader Wen, if what you say is true, and the powerful figure behind you is willing to offer us this opportunity, I, Huaikong, will be the first to agree!"

"Then let’s first discuss the matter of subordination."

Huaikong said, "If it involves the Demon Race’s subordination, all kings, including the Demon King of the Sky Race, the Demon King of the Water Race, and the Demon King of the Earth Race, must be present."

"Then gather them all, discuss the issue of subordination, so I can report back." Time is short, Wen Ping would naturally speed up the process if he could.

Huaikong immediately glanced at the newly awakened Demon King of the Sky Race, Tian Wu, who understood Huaikong’s intention, spread his wings, and vanished into the horizon.

Then Huaikong said, "Sect Leader Wen, let’s find another place to talk."

...

Standing behind the giant demon, Wen Ping was heading to the main camp of the Demon Race.

At this time, Shifeng slowly approached, respectfully bowing to both Wen Ping and the Condemner, then asked, "Sect Leader Wen, may I know what your relationship with Lord Long Ye is?"

Wen Ping replied, "Long Ye is one of my people."

Shifeng was taken aback, though he had a hunch, hearing this still surprised him.

"I understand."

Shifeng, with deep thought, bowed again, then stood in a spot behind Wen Ping, like the Condemner.

Wen Ping closed his eyes, not looking, silently accepting Shifeng’s allegiance.

...

By dusk, the main camp of the Demon Race was reached.

Wen Ping had imagined the main camp of the Demon Race to be a Blessed Land, surrounded by celestial materials and earthly treasures.

He had also thought the Demon Race might live like humans in grand palaces.

Yet he had never anticipated that the main camp of the Demon Race was, in fact, a giant stone formation.

towering Heaven-Reaching Stone Pillars stood straight, each releasing a unique aura of a Demon King, far more powerful than Li Pass and the others.

The demons gathered before the stone pillars, collectively prostrating themselves in worship, including Shifeng, who had previously disagreed with Li Pass, also chose to prostrate himself.

After rising, Huaikong explained, "Sect Leader Wen, these are the Demon Spirit Pillars of fifty past Demon Emperors of the Demon Race. According to human sayings, these are their gravestones. Of course, there’s a distinction. These fifty stone pillars contain demon spirits, allowing the demon spirits of Demon Emperors to last for millennia, making sure we remember they existed."

"They are coming..."

"Sect Leader Wen, I will do my best to persuade them."

"On the left is the Demon King of the Water Race, Jiang Xian, a White Flood Dragon. In the water, he holds the top power among the Demon Race."

"On the right is the Demon King of the Earth Race, Xiang Ling, a Celestial Flame Tiger, aside from Li Pass and Shifeng, it is the strongest on land."

"The two of them have strengths comparable to the Demon King of the Sky Race, Tian Wu..."

Looking at the massive dark silhouettes in the sky, Wen Ping thought to himself: The mission can finally be completed!