svetikya 98. Propose an alliance
98. Propose an alliance
Xiangxi Mountain and Xuanwen Sect arrived together, and their numbers were rather large. The group numbered over six hundred, and all of them were at the Dou Huang or Dou Zong level.
"They've brought out their entire fortune."
"Something's not right with the people from the Xuanwen Sect and Elephant Rhinoceros Mountain!"
"Go back and inform..."
Almost the instant the crowd appeared, the major forces reacted accordingly.
No matter how the Xuanwen Sect and Elephant Rhinoceros Mountain united within the Myriad Beasts Space, the major powers never believed that the two major powers would put aside their past grievances and come together. However, the fact that the two major powers have now joined forces has already said too much.
"Could it be that the Xuanwen Sect and Xiangxi Mountain really dare to do something? Aren't they afraid of the restrictions?" Yang Lingyan asked.
Yang Yue's expression shifted several times as he said, "Given the current situation, it's hard to guarantee they won't do something."
After saying this, Yang Yue turned around, bowed to the old man surnamed Jiang, and gave him a few instructions. Then, the old man surnamed Jiang left the group and quietly departed when no one was paying attention.
The forces from Xiangxi Mountain and Xuanwen Sect were larger than those from the other four major forces, and they practically emptied their coffers.
Yang Yue also remarked, "Sect Leader Lu and Sect Leader Shi certainly have quite the grand entourage."
Lu Huangtian still looked frail and on the verge of collapse, and said in his uniquely aged and hoarse voice, "The division of territories is of great significance and naturally needs to be treated with caution."
Since Lu Huangtian said that, the others couldn't say anything.
With a wave of his hand, Lu Huangtian opened the door to the massive building, the key of which was held by the previous champion.
"Please, everyone!"
The forces of Xuanwen Sect and Xiangxi Mountain filed in one after another. Yang Yue, Xu Chengze and the others exchanged glances and also led their people in.
They believed that today's events would not be simple, but the restrictions left behind by the Dou Di had never failed. If they dared not enter the Xuanwen Sect's Xiangxi Mountain just because there were many people there, then they were not qualified to be the boss of the Northwest Region.
The building's interior is quite spacious; even with thousands of people from several major factions inside, it doesn't feel crowded at all. In the center is a map of territory entirely formed from battle qi, encompassing the entire Northwest Region.
Several major powers lined up around the map of territories, with the highest-ranking power taking priority over the lowest. The size of the territory chosen varied depending on the ranking. Once an empire was selected, it had to pay a fixed amount of money and resources to the leading power annually. The major powers could also select talent from their vassal states. Refusal was generally rare, as the opportunities and resources offered by the leading power could elevate a person to a high position, and almost no one would be foolish enough to refuse.
What Xiao Yan didn't know was that the Jia Ma Empire was originally within the Lion Dark Sect's sphere of influence. In fact, he had been targeted by the Lion Dark Sect, and if he could break through to the Dou Shi level before the age of 13, he would be absorbed into the Lion Dark Sect. However, because of Yao Lao, Xiao Yan not only failed to improve but also lost his Dou Qi, completely fading from the Lion Dark Sect's sight.
Of course, ever since Shi Tian learned that Xiao Yan had once been a talent of his vassal state, he had the person in charge of talent selection killed.
Giving away such a talent to the Heavenly Serpent Palace was something Lion Heaven couldn't tolerate, but he also lamented that even if he went himself, he would never want someone whose fighting spirit had vanished. But things are strangely peculiar; a genius who seemed hopeless managed to rise against all odds, even claiming the title of the number one young talent in the Northwest Region.
The process of dividing the territories wasn't too complicated, but it still took half an hour. Of course, Yang Yue thoughtfully placed the Jia Ma Empire under the jurisdiction of the Heavenly Serpent Prefecture. Under the Heavenly Serpent Prefecture's protection, the Jia Ma Empire's future prospects would likely be much better.
As everything was finished and everyone was about to leave, Lu Huangtian suddenly stood up and said, "Please wait, everyone. I have something I would like to discuss with you all."
No sooner had he finished speaking than the exits were taken over by the people from the Xuanwen Sect and Xiangxi Mountain.
The leaders of the major forces all changed their expressions, not expecting that Lu Huangtian would actually dare to make a move.
Xiao Yan and his group secretly gathered together to prepare for their next move, as the current atmosphere did not seem like a good one.
"What, does Sect Master Lu intend to violate the rules set by Emperor Xutian?" Yang Yue asked, his eyes narrowing.
"How could I dare? I merely wish to invite you all to sit down and listen to what I have to say."
Just as the group was about to refute, a powerful aura emanated from Lu Huangtian, descending upon everyone with overwhelming force.
Yang Yue and the others also turned pale subconsciously, because the aura emanating from Lu Huangtian belonged to the Dou Zun level!
Most of the leaders of the major forces are at the level of eight-star or nine-star Dou Zong, and some have even stepped into the Dou Zun realm with one foot in the door.
However, the difference of just one word may require decades of arduous cultivation, and the aura emanating from Lu Huangtian has already proven that he has stepped into the Dou Zun realm one step ahead of everyone else.
"I wonder if everyone can sit down and listen to what I have to say now?"
Yang Yue and the other four also had their expressions change several times, but in the end they obediently sat down in their seats.
The gap between Dou Zun and Dou Zong is too great. Lu Huangtian went to great lengths to conceal his breakthrough to the Dou Zun realm, so that he could make a name for himself in one fell swoop.
At this moment, he truly had absolute control over the situation.
Shi Ye also said, "Sect Leader Lu, please feel free to speak your mind if you have any suggestions."
Looking back, Shi Ye was probably the first to know that Lu Huangtian had advanced to the Dou Zun level. The others were all somewhat dismissive of him, it was just a matter of one playing the good cop and the other the bad cop.
However, Lu Huangtian was clearly not embarrassed and continued, "Everyone, our Northwest Region is clearly the strongest of the nine regions besides the Central State, but we have never had a unified leader. We have the power but no opportunity to expand the territory of the Northwest Region."
"Neither the Western Regions nor the Northern Regions are as powerful as us. If we can form an alliance to concentrate our strength, it will definitely increase the Northwest Region's influence on the continent!"
Xiao Yan was also surprised to hear Lu Huangtian's words. He originally thought that Lu Huangtian was only thinking about fighting for more rights for the Xuanwen Sect, but he did not expect that his vision was set on the entire continent.
Wan Baishan frowned slightly and said, "Sect Leader Lu, have you considered that the reason the Northwest Region is the strongest of the Eight Regions is precisely because the Void Emperor's system prevents the needless warfare and depletion of strength, while also fostering healthy competition? If war breaks out, the peaceful days of the Northwest Region will immediately come to an end!"
"Don't be so short-sighted. Controlling larger territories and acquiring more resources doesn't guarantee we'll all reach the Dou Zun or even Dou Sheng levels in the future. But what does it matter if we reach Dou Sheng, even if it's the Central Plains? What does it matter if it's the entire continent? Don't you all want that kind of future?"