Chapter 1366: The Northern Kingâs Conditions
Editor:Â EndlessFantasy Translation
âWeâve got quite the expansive territory,â Dominic Lowe remarked, a touch of bitterness in his smile. âBut once the aboriginals decide to make their move, I fear the Northern King alone wonât cut it.â
âWhen that bronze door swings wide, weâll have to show our strength,â Heather Sage added, her voice soft.
Dominic fell silent, the weight of their conversation settling over them.
It was clear Heather and Braydon Neal shared a bond deeper than mere friendship; they were family, with a shared understanding of the necessity of strength and dominance.
As they spoke of killing and asserting dominance, Dominic hesitated before continuing, âThe Martial Emperorâs plan to open up the battlefield in the ruins⊠Itâll spill onto our lands, causing casualties.â
âSo, the Martial Emperor wants Braydon to lead in conquering the ruins?â Heatherâs brow furrowed in understanding.
Dominic nodded, acknowledging the challenge ahead.
The ruins seemed the most strategic battleground, echoing the conquests of past generations.
Before Heather could reply, a figure in white appeared â Braydon Neal himself.
âTrevonâs efforts have paid off?â Heatherâs eyes sparkled with hope.
âItâs close to fruition. The heavenly path bloodline flows once more,â Braydon announced with a smile, relief evident in his eyes.
After enduring so much worry, it seemed a breakthrough was finally within reach for the couple.
Trevon proved to be diligent, sparing Braydon undue worry.
His progress with the Undying Snake Technique was remarkably smooth.
Meanwhile, the potential of the heavenly path bloodline, the Neal familyâs heritage, left Braydon astounded.
Dominic remained somewhat reserved, watching as the once-young figure transformed into the worldâs most formidable individual.
âNorthern King!â Dominic addressed respectfully.
âI overheard your earlier discussion. Pacifying the 3,000 ruins isnât beyond me, but I have a condition. From this day forth, the bronze doors of these ruins will fall under the Northern Armyâs authority. Access in and out will be at the Northern Armyâs discretion.â
Braydon laid out his terms, fueled by a longstanding vow to reclaim the ruins of South Pole Island.
With newfound strength came increased confidence; controlling the 3,000 ruins would consolidate the Northern Armyâs power and resource distribution, laying the groundwork for dominance.
The prospect of restoring Hansworthâs former glory fueled Braydonâs ambitions, envisioning a future where all nations paid homage.
Dominicâs eyes widened in surprise; Braydonâs ambition surpassed his expectations.
However, he voiced a concern, âBut wonât the Ten Great Empires resist?â
âDo they have any other options?â
A cold smile played on Braydonâs lips.
In this matter, only the Ten Great Empires held any semblance of challenge, yet their defiance would lead to their subjugation.
With the threat of the bronze doors at his disposal, Braydon could assert control, killing divine aborigines to assert his dominance, leaving the Ten Great Empires little choice but to acquiesce.
The potential fallout was difficult to gauge.
Dealing with aborigine divine-level figures wasnât a simple matter, not to mention the formidable divine demon beasts and plant demons adding to the complexity.
Dominic conveyed Braydonâs intentions to Martial Emperor Yanagi, who would then negotiate with the Ten Great Empires.
A gathering convened on South Pole Island, home to the Global Martial Artist Alliance headquarters and the Imperial Palace, hosting the highest echelons of the Alliance and hundreds of esteemed figures.
At the expansive conference table, Finley Yanagi rose to address the assembly.
âI believe we all comprehend the Northern Armyâs intentions. Braydon is more than capable of taking matters into his own hands. As the worldâs strongest and the Global Martial Artist Alliance leader, he can effectively stop the aboriginal martial artists from entering our world.â
He paused, scanning the room. âRegarding the Northern Army taking control over the 3,000 ruins, are there any objections?â
The room fell silent as Finleyâs gaze swept across the gathered elites.
Braydon had been named as the chief of the alliance.
Though it wasnât officially acknowledged by Braydon, Finley agreed on his behalf.
With the top combat forces of all the countries in the world gathered here today, being able to obtain the position of Chief of Alliance meant that Braydon was in charge of the overall situation.
Braydon was the chief, and there were eleven Deputy Chiefs of Alliance.
The representatives from the Ten Great Empires each held a position as deputy chief.
Finley was then appointed as a deputy chief of the alliance to oversee matters in Braydonâs absence.
Once Finley concluded his remarks, a golden-haired elder of the Alpha Empire rose abruptly.
âDevil King Yanagi, the Northern Kingâs ambition seems excessive. If the Northern Army controls all 3,000 ruins, what of our future?â he queried, his concern echoed by others.
âIndeed,â another chimed in, âwhile we recognize the Northern Kingâs potential, monopolizing the ruins is untenable. We propose at least half be shared with the hundred nations in the alliance.â
âWe canât accept the Northern Army having sole control of the ruins!â
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A clamor ensued, with over 90% of the attendees voicing dissent until Beckett Neal intervened with a stern rebuke, quelling the uproar.
âIf you canât accept it, then get lost!â
His rebuke silenced everyone.
The Neal familyâs dominance was well-established, and Beckettâs authority, rooted in his past reign as a formidable ruler, remained unassailable.
âDo you have alternative solutions?â Finley interjected calmly, his smile faint yet confident.
The Delta Empireâs Deputy Chief of Alliance, Jaziel Sherman, expressed reservations, âYour conditions seem rather harsh.â
Jaziel, having ascended to the emperor realm, strategically voiced his concerns, concealing his vested interests within the alliance.
Another deputy chief, the third master of the Neal family, known as Lavon Faulkner, was hidden in the shadows of the Zeta Empire, adding another layer to the intricate power dynamics at play.
Lior Nealâs tone was cold. âThe Zeta Empire is left with no choice. Weâre all familiar with the Northern Kingâs character. Once he sets his conditions, thereâs no room for negotiation. Besides, itâs a stroke of luck that heâs willing to act at all!â
âThe Alpha Empire is on board with the Northern Kingâs terms,â declared Deputy Chief Haven Downing, known as the Divine General of the West.
The once-bright future now seemed uncertain.
In the west, there was a Divine General Haven Downing, while in the east, a king named Braydon Neal rose to prominence.
Two prodigies stood poised on the brink of greatness.
Braydonâs rapid ascent was awe-inspiring.
Having ascended to the emperor realm, he was able to go against divine-level figures, earning him the title of the worldâs top martial artist.
The emergence of the emperor ranking, listing a hundred emperors, saw the Northern Army claiming half the spots, a testament to the potent forces hidden within the Northern Army.
Now that the Alpha Empire had also accepted the Northern Kingâs conditionsâŠ
âThe Theta Empire also accepts the Northern Kingâs terms,â announced Jovon Stanton with a faint smile. âBut regarding the distribution of spoils when our warriors enter the ruins?â
âThe Northern Army will provide protection, taking a 30% cut of all acquired items,â Finley replied without hesitation.
Though some martial artists frowned, they ultimately acquiesced.
Historically, the 72 magnates of the South Pole had controlled the ruins, offering shelter and taking a share of the spoils ranging from 10% to 40%.
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