Heavenly Ranking

Chapter 369: Peace
In the highest conference room of the Griffin Republic, the world's most powerful industrial nation.

More than nine martial arts masters and more than twenty top domestic officials attended the council meeting.

However, although there were more than thirty people at the meeting, none of them uttered a single word.

His eyes were glued to the photos projected onto the big screen.

That is……

Evidence that the thirteen martial saints are absolutely dead.

"Black Face obtained a golden apple from the mist three months ago. It contained violent power. If consumed, it might break through a realm, or it might burst him apart from the power of the golden apple. He hesitated for a long time about whether to take the gamble. Now it seems that he has obviously used the golden apple and luckily broke through to the sixth-level Martial Saint realm... It's just a pity that he probably died less than a month after the breakthrough."

"Others may not know, but we know very well that the Black Gold Royal Family is supporting Hercules. Even after Lin Lun increased his life force utilization rate, he never dared to stage a coup to seize power because he was wary of this Martial Saint... And now, he's dead too."

“Terry… I fought him just ten days ago. He was a sixth-tier Martial Saint, a product of the entire Northern Federation’s national strength! It was precisely because I knew his strength that I sent people to secretly assist him. I never expected… the entire army was wiped out, and he died too!”

Corpses flashed before the eyes of the martial saints and high-ranking officials present.

Everyone's eyes were filled with grief, solemnity, and...

Powerless.

As all the materials finished playing, countless complex emotions intertwined in the hearts of the martial saints, culminating in Tie Muxuan, the number one martial saint of the Griffin Clan, uttering those powerless words.

"Ji Fuyou... he is invincible."

Invincible!

Thirteen martial saints, including three sixth-tier martial saints, surrounded and attacked him, but they failed to cause him any real damage. Instead, he single-handedly killed them all, wiping out his entire army. What else could this be but invincibility?
"I never imagined that our once-powerful Griffin Republic would one day be filled with fear and helplessness because of one person's name."

A martial arts master said with a wry smile.

"Thirteen Martial Saints, not one spared, they were all wiped out..."

Another Martial Saint took a deep breath, his voice trembling slightly: "He has strength, courage, and such ferocity... He even wields the power of the void... He can come and go freely throughout the world! How could such a monster be born in my Crimson Star!?"

"The Invincible One..."

A martial saint then shook his head and said, "Those who know when to yield are the heroes. Ji Fuyou is now invincible in the world and is far beyond what our Griffin Republic can contend with. Faced with such an invincible being... I suggest that we lie low for the time being."

"I agree with Third Brother's statement. To continue to contradict such an invincible person would likely bring about our annihilation."

Che Xuan nodded: "Especially since he wields the power over the void and can teleport away at any time, even if we launch a nuclear missile... we can't kill him. At most, we can only choose to destroy the entire ecosystem of Crimson Star, a mutually destructive approach..."

"Everything, good and bad, will perish..."

Meng Ke glanced at him.

Che Xuan first mentioned the power of the void, then the idea of ​​launching nuclear missiles in a mutually destructive manner. His true meaning was clearly that even if they did launch all their nuclear missiles and destroy the Red Star's ecosystem, ultimately…

The Crimson Star will be destroyed, but Ji Fuyou will not die.

In the past, the global ecosystem would have been destroyed, and the Red Star human race would have been almost wiped out by the nuclear explosion, which would indeed have had a catastrophic effect.

But now, the impact of the nuclear explosion probably won't reach Misty.

In other words, as long as one hides in the fog, the flame of civilization can still be preserved.

them……

They've run out of cards to play.

In this situation, bow your head...

It has become their only option.

After a brief discussion among the crowd, a consensus gradually emerged: those who understand the times are wise.

At this moment, Tie Muxuan also spoke up: "The sharpness of an invincible being is indeed beyond what our current griffins can withstand. With such overwhelming power, we should retreat."

When he spoke, although the people in the room felt somewhat unwilling and even helpless, they felt more relieved than anything else.

He felt relieved that he no longer had to fight against Ji Fuyou, the invincible one.

"In fact, from a broader perspective, the emergence of an invincible figure like Ji Fuyou, who possesses overwhelming strength in the world, is not necessarily a bad thing."

Tie Muxuan slowly said, "At least, he can rely on his powerful strength to forcibly integrate all the forces of the entire Red Star, so that we can develop together, unite against external forces, and focus on dealing with the fog erosion and the Heavenly Ranking War."

His words actually improved the mood of many people.

Che Xuan also chimed in at the opportune moment: "That Martial Saint Ji has produced quite a few good things. It was one thing to establish the First Martial Arts University and spread the method of cultivating internal energy, but not long ago, he even created a Void God Realm by some unknown method, which allows everyone to learn quickly and make rapid progress in their cultivation."

"The Realm of the Void Gods? I've heard of it."

A martial arts master immediately said, "If our Griffin Republic could also introduce this technology, it would greatly help everyone's cultivation and breakthroughs in realm! If this continues, it won't be long before our Crimson Star can produce batches of powerful martial artists to deal with the threat of the Mist Beasts."

"Yes, just as Lord Tie Muxuan said, having more powerful individuals is very helpful in dealing with the fog erosion and the Heavenly Ranking War."

Che Xuan nodded, glancing at everyone present: "You all know from the Holy Realm Clan civilization of Zhenmo Valley what the consequences will be if we are defeated. Out of the billions of people on Red Star, it would be good if even a million survived. Nobody wants such a tragedy to happen to our Red Star, right?"

Upon hearing this, everyone in the conference room changed their expressions simultaneously.

The Holy Realm civilization, at its peak, had a population of over 20 billion.

But now?

Less than 10 people! If the Crimson Star Civilization truly suffers the same fate as the Holy Realm Civilization due to its defeat in the Heavenly Ranking War...

wrong!

After the defeat in the Heavenly Ranking War, most civilizations did not even have the chance to survive like the Holy Realm civilization; instead, they were completely destroyed.

That outcome...

No one is willing to accept it.

"Ji Fuyou's dominance over the world has placed a sword of Damocles hanging over our heads. From now on, our words and actions will be subject to his control. But at least, with our status and strength, we won't end up in a really bad situation. Even if we do poorly, we can still live a life of comfort and wealth. But if we lose the Heavenly Ranking War, it will be a question whether we can even keep our lives."

Having said this, Tie Muxuan clearly had already made up his mind.

He glanced at Che Xuan and Meng Ke and said, "Take four golden physique source crystals and go to Da Shang."

The two martial saints nodded slightly.

One of the spiritual masters even spoke up: "I'll go with you and see if there's any cooperation we can discuss in depth! For no other reason than... let's get through the crisis of the Heavenly Ranking War first."

His words resonated with many, who then shared their thoughts.

"No matter what, we are all members of the Crimson Star. In the face of the Heavenly Ranking War and the Mystic Beasts of the Mist, we stand on the same side as the Great Shang."

"The Heavenly Ranking War is coming soon. We don't know what dangers this year's Heavenly Ranking War will bring. It's not too late to think about the future after we survive."

"Competing with major merchants really needs to be put aside for now. In the current environment, cooperation and overcoming difficulties together are what we really need to consider."

These politicians each expressed their stance.

"it is good."

Seeing that everyone was gradually reaching a consensus, Tie Muxuan nodded slightly: "Then let's form a delegation to Da Shang to discuss cooperation between the two countries."

……

The meeting in the Griffin Republic quickly reached a decision, while on the Black Gold Empire's side...

The effect wasn't much slower either.

Li Ao received the news from Qi Lingyun immediately.

"The delegation led by Lin Kewu presented a new charter and expressed their desire to discuss the return of the three southern islands with us."

"Ha, your attitude changes quickly!"

Leo sneered.

The purpose of Lin Ke and his delegation in coming to Tiandu City was not simply to discuss cooperation.

Their true purpose was to help the people of the Northern United States by diverting the attention of the martial saints of Tian Du City, so that they would have no time to reinforce the Misty Forest.

In fact, this is indeed the case.

The delegation, led by Lin Ke, a sixth-level Martial Saint, forced top experts from the Federation, such as Zuo Chunqiu, Song Lingxiao, and Zhao Changkong, to remain in Tiandu City, daring not to make any rash moves...

Of course, Ji Fuyou's order that they didn't need to rush to the Misty Forest for reinforcements was also a reason.

but……

It is a fact that they indirectly helped the Northern Union against the Great Shang Federation.

"For the sake of the three southern islands, let's go and meet this number one martial saint of the Black Gold Empire!"

As Li Ao spoke, he first gathered Zuo Chunqiu, Song Lingxiao, and Zhao Changkong.

Then, in a conference room, he received the delegation from the Black Gold Empire, headed by Lin Ke.

Upon meeting, Lin Ke had already taken out a map: "Over the years, we have studied maps from three hundred years ago and discovered that the three southern islands have indeed been the territory of the Great Shang Dynasty since ancient times. In order to maintain the friendship between our two countries, we have decided to sell these three islands to the Great Shang Dynasty at a low price..."

He had a kind smile on his face.

His words were full of sincerity.

It was as if they were chatting casually with their best friend.

"Sell? Since you have already found evidence to prove that these three islands belong to our Great Shang, what is there to talk about selling? I think what we really need to discuss is the lease fee for Black Gold's occupation of the three southern islands."

Leo calmly said, "As for the specific amount of the expenses, I will ask Chairman Ji to discuss it with you all personally after he returns."

The words "Chairman Ji" clearly made Lin Ke tremble slightly...

He quickly replied, "What we call a sale is actually just a symbolic charge of one yuan. Black Gold and Great Merchant have been friendly nations since ancient times, and the friendship between the two countries can be traced back 400 years..."

The number one martial saint of the Black Gold Empire spoke at length about the friendship between the two countries, his humble tone suggesting that for hundreds of years, the two sides had truly been steadfast allies.

This obviously obsequious manner of communication left the martial saints Zuo Chunqiu, Song Lingxiao, and Zhao Changkong deeply moved.

They knew very well what had caused such a dramatic change in the attitude of the Black Gold Empire's First Martial Saint.

Seasonal Floating!
Everything was brought about by the blood of thirteen martial saints in the battle fought by the number one martial saint of Crimson Star!
The Northern Kingdom yielded, the Griffin offered an apology, and the Black Gold sought peace...

After this battle, the Great Shang Dynasty will have no more obstacles in ascending to the summit of Crimson Star!

(End of this chapter)