Only after unifying the world did I realize that immortals existed in this world.

"Really?"

Lu Junfeng felt as if Xie Cangrong's casual glance could see right through his soul. But he remained serious, head held high, and said, "Exactly!"

If the Demonic Sect or the Demon Kingdom discovers this place, they will surely turn it into a hellish wasteland.

The Immortal Alliance protects every dynasty it serves, and various sects fight for the righteous path. Whether it's demonic cultivators causing havoc, monsters wreaking havoc, or even bandits injuring people… they will intervene whenever someone asks for help.

He's right.

This is also good for Great Xia!

"Oh?"

Xie Cangrong nodded slightly, his fingertips tracing the jade cup in his hand: "Envoy, if demons come to our Great Xia, will they certainly cause chaos and harm the people of the city?"

"nature!"

Lu Junfeng spoke without hesitation, his tone resolute: "Demonic cultivators use blood sacrifices and soul cultivation, readily slaughtering cities and destroying countries, causing immense suffering to all living beings! Demons and evil spirits are even more treacherous and insidious, skilled in evil magic, wreaking havoc on the region! It is only thanks to the deterrence of our Immortal Alliance that this world has not been plunged into hell."

"Is that so..."

Your perspective is determined by your position; different stances naturally lead to different viewpoints.

Although Xie Cangrong had never seen any so-called demons or evil spirits, intelligent races always seek good fortune and avoid misfortune, and always pursue profit... Even animals are negotiable.

Villains have their uses, and animals have their value.

He knew Lu Junfeng was deliberately creating a false sense of crisis to amplify his anxiety, but he didn't expose him. Instead, he smiled faintly at him and said, "Envoy, I am a pragmatic person. Let's put aside these general principles for now. Since your dynasty is interested in an alliance with ours, you might as well be more specific. If we unite, what will I need to give up? And what will my Great Xia dynasty gain?"

"Forehead……"

You've already received the protection of the Immortal Alliance, what more could you want?

Lu Junfeng felt he had made his point clearly: the benefit would be that Great Xia would receive protection from the Immortal Alliance. However, Xie Cangrong pretended not to understand and asked this question, clearly indicating that he was not satisfied and wanted more benefits.

He needed to clearly explain the benefits to the dynasty before he could state his demands for the Great Xia.

"With the Great Xia joining the Immortal Alliance, it will naturally be protected by the Immortal Alliance, ensuring that the people live in peace and prosperity and are free from the invasion of evil spirits. In addition, our Taihua Sect can also bestow upon His Majesty immortal pills that prolong life, helping your royal family to enjoy lasting blessings and the nation to prosper forever."

Upon hearing this, several ministers frowned slightly. Elixirs, immortality... these were the greatest temptations the alchemists posed to the emperor.

Throughout history, countless emperors have sought immortality, but has any truly achieved it? Even so, those caught in the midst of power cannot see the truth, yet emperors still flock to this pursuit. It is precisely this concern that led Yun Zhao to offer his advice during the day.

Not everyone has Xie Cangrong's capacity for acceptance. Even now, many people still believe these guys are a bunch of swindlers, using the guise of cultivating immortality to deceive the emperor.

Xie Cangrong looked at him with great interest upon hearing this: "You mean, all I can get is the protection of the Immortal Alliance?"

Lu Junfeng: ...

From the outset, Xie Cangrong set the tone for the banquet: no official business would be discussed; it was merely a banquet, and no matter what was said, he wouldn't get angry. He remained calm and composed as always, and then asked Lu Junfeng, "My Great Xia is so vast and expansive, with hundreds of millions of subjects. Since the envoy has made such a boast, how will the Immortal Alliance fulfill its responsibility of protection? Can it guarantee complete protection for my dynasty? Can it guarantee that every prefecture and county of my dynasty will not be disturbed by demons? If it can be guaranteed by swearing an oath to heaven and earth, I have no other concerns."

"this……"

Lu Junfeng forced a smile: "Your Majesty, how can you guarantee that?"

The costs of protection and the costs of chaos are vastly different.

Even the countries surrounding the Taihua Sect are frequently plagued by demonic disturbances, and they themselves cannot guarantee their safety, let alone such a vast empire. All they can do is try their best to send people to quell the chaos after it occurs.

"I can guarantee that if any demons cause trouble, Your Majesty only needs to ask my Taihua Sect for help, and the experts of my sect will do their best to suppress the evil spirits for Your Majesty."

Lu Junfeng's answer revealed some information: the Immortal Alliance did not have the power to completely control the Great Xia.

Xie Cangrong had anticipated this to some extent, and it wasn't something that was overwhelmingly unreasonable.

This is good news.

He shook his head: "Not enough."

"Since your esteemed dynasty cannot guarantee the absolute safety of our dynasty, then after the chaos occurs and is quelled, will you provide relief and compensation to our prefectures, counties, and people?"

"Forehead……"

I helped you eradicate evil spirits and demons, and you don't even feel grateful?

They even demanded compensation and pensions?

Seeing Lu Junfeng's hesitation, Xie Cangrong pressed him further, "Since your sect has allied with our dynasty under the guise of protection, you need to make that clear and not use vague rhetoric to cover it up. Protection is your sect's absolute obligation. With an obligation comes responsibility. If our dynasty suffers losses due to your sect's inadequate protection, shouldn't you provide compensation?"

This emperor was truly difficult to deal with; he used sophistry and twisted logic, making him hard to refute.

Although Lu Junfeng had been cultivating in the sect for a long time, he was also a man of deep thoughts; otherwise, he would not have been appointed by the sect leader as the leader of the exploration team.

But at this moment, facing Xie Cangrong, he could only be led by the nose and awkwardly conceded, "Your Majesty, I will report this matter to the sect for discussion and will certainly give you a reasonable answer."

"snort!"

As soon as he finished speaking, a cold snort came from the left side of the room.

A valiant general with a long beard raised his head, the three scars on his face making him appear even more ferocious: "Your Majesty, why does our Great Xia need the protection of others? What demons and evil spirits? What kind of sect is the Demonic Sect? Anyone who dares to enter the gates of Great Xia, I will cut them down. What is there to be afraid of!"

Lu Junfeng: ...

Good news, this dynasty seems to have absolutely no connection with the Demonic Sect.

The bad news is that they also seem to look down on the Immortal Alliance.

"Arrogant!"

Even though these people had a somewhat strange aura.

But ultimately, they are all just ordinary people.

Hearing the other party's arrogant boasting, a hot-tempered junior brother behind Lu Junfeng spoke up, "You mere mortals, how could you know the cruelty of demonic cultivators? Their methods are ruthless, and their cultivation is profound, beyond your comprehension!"

"Oh!"

"I don't know the enemy, but I know myself!"

Before the general could reply, Ning Boxing, who was beside him, spoke first. He had drunk some wine, and his face was flushed, so he seemed a little drunk. He grinned, revealing a wild and ferocious smile, and pointed directly at the disciple who had spoken: "My halberd is not inferior either! If you are not convinced, come out and have a match with me."

If you defeat me, I have nothing to say!

"If I defeat you, then if you can fight against the demon, I can also fight against the demon!"

Instantly, a murderous aura swept over him, and the man's face turned bright red as if he had been choked, unable to utter a word.

"you……"

That guy is a real scoundrel!