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

"Master!!"

"Elder!!"

"Xiao Zheng!!"

……

Suddenly, exclamations of surprise rang out from inside the main hall from the disciples of the Taihua Sect and Xuan Gu.

Xiao Zheng's words were abruptly cut off before he could finish speaking.

Amidst the shocked gazes of his disciples and ministers, Xiao Zheng, who had just been rising in power and about to question Xie Cangrong, suddenly trembled, and his oppressive aura vanished in an instant.

He seemed to have been struck by something invisible, and suddenly took two steps back, unable to stand, and fell to his knees on one knee. His face was as white as paper, and streaks of blood spilled from his mouth.

Lu Junfeng quickly stepped forward to help him up.

Xiao Zheng simply looked up, staring blankly at the monarch on the throne, his eyes filled with disbelief.

Just as his magnificent Dharma form was about to exert pressure on Xie Cangrong, in that instant, the monarch's aura seemed to change in an instant. It was as if an ant could see the world, and the emperor seemed extremely majestic, while he himself seemed extremely insignificant. An invisible great power, like a mountain collapsing and a tsunami, erupted in an instant, directly destroying and dissipating his Dharma form.

Although this pressure is not as terrifying as the luck Yunzhou had when he first arrived.

However, this time the pressure was directed at him alone, and it caught him off guard, still exceeding his ability to cope.

So the initial meeting was just an appetizer; is this the kind of spirit Lu Junfeng was talking about, comparable to the sect leader?

Careless.

The sudden change shocked Xie Cangrong, who instinctively stood up from his throne and asked with concern, "Immortal Master, what's wrong?!"

"Quickly, summon the imperial physician."

This negotiation will not yield any results.

Although he expressed his attitude to the court officials, he also conveyed it to the cultivators through Liu Bingxuan.

However, Xie Cangrong never said that he wanted to achieve cooperation through this meeting.

A true negotiation should involve several rounds of private compromises and discussions before a final agreement is reached.

I've never heard of a major cooperation agreement between countries being decided on the first meeting.

They always need to probe each other and gather more information.

The stronger a person is, the more arrogant they become. Xie Cangrong did not believe that the other party would look down on them, mere mortals. He needed a suitable way to showcase himself without revealing his trump cards or information.

Only by bringing them down to earth can they speak properly.

He had actually told his ministers the purpose of this meeting in court long ago.

Raise your head!

Ultimately, all cooperation must be based on strength. Xie Cangrong wanted to correct the attitudes of these cultivators.

How can the two sides negotiate and strive for equal benefits when they are not on equal footing?

Xiao is looking for a reason to take action; the conflict in Shiyu is just an excuse.

Similarly, Xie Cangrong was also waiting for the other party to test him. He kept provoking and mocking Xiao Zheng, hoping that Xiao Zheng would make a move.

While Xiao Zheng is testing him, he will deliver a thunderous blow.

Get the other person to see you as an equal in the most direct way.

Xiao Zheng made the first move, and the cultivators were in the wrong. Xie Cangrong was both respectable and in control, maintaining the balance of power in their relationship, which was neither entirely friendly nor hostile.

"Forehead……"

What is this?

The atmosphere had just become increasingly tense, and the conflict between His Majesty and Xiao Zheng over Shiyu had become increasingly acute.

Xiao Zheng was red-faced from the debate, and his momentum was rising steadily, almost to the point of exploding. However, before the ministers could protect His Majesty, Xiao Zheng suddenly deflated like a punctured balloon.

They looked at the somewhat chaotic group of monks, and then at the anxious king.

They couldn't guess what the king was thinking, and were filled with doubts, unsure of what to say.

"Cough cough..."

Xiao Zheng coughed twice and stood up with Lu Junfeng's help. He looked up at the concerned and nervous king, his brows furrowed.

In the blink of an eye, the emperor was as gentle as a spring breeze again, as if nothing had just happened.

Was it intentional or accidental?

Lu Junfeng said that he seemed unable to control this power. Is that true?

The worst has happened.

This dynasty has too many secrets, and is far more troublesome than imagined.

"Your Majesty, please do not be alarmed. There is no need to summon the imperial physician."

He swallowed the blood in his throat, maintained his composure, and said to Xie Cangrong, "My old injury hasn't healed yet, but I'll be fine after a short rest."

"Oh...I see!"

Xie Cangrong seemed relieved upon hearing this, and sat back on his throne, earnestly saying, "Immortal Master, you must take good care of yourself and protect your health. If you need anything, please feel free to tell me."

"Thank you for your concern, Your Majesty."

Both sides tacitly agreed not to bring up the matter of Shiyu again.

Xiao Zheng circulated his energy to regulate his breathing, and then asked Xie Cangrong, "Since Your Majesty is dissatisfied with what I have proposed, what is Your Majesty's request?"

After taking a hit from Xie Cangrong's imperialist iron fist, Xiao Zheng instantly stopped being rebellious and his attitude became upright.

Xie Cangrong was startled by these words. He lowered his eyes, his face filled with sorrow and pity, and sighed softly, "Immortal, you come from the coast, have you not seen the splendor of our Great Xia?"

"My Great Xia is so poor!"

"The chaos has just ended, but hundreds of millions of people are now drowning in a sea of ​​suffering."

"Envoy Lu is not unaware that if Shengzhou does not receive rain for three months, it can cause immense suffering to our people. Surely, in the Immortal Land, with the protection of the Immortal Master's great power, such a thing would not happen?"

"As a true immortal, you would certainly not want to see the millions of people of my Great Xia suffer in misery."

Xie Cangrong looked sincere, as if he were pleading for the people, and every word he spoke was full of righteous indignation: "I do not seek immortality through cultivation, but only hope that the Immortal Alliance will not hesitate to provide assistance to help the hundreds of millions of people of my Great Xia prosper and live in peace and happiness."

"If the Immortal Alliance is willing, I will certainly join hands with them, work together with one heart and one mind, and resolutely support the great cause of eliminating demons, protecting the righteous path, and safeguarding all living beings!"

Xiao Zheng: ...

Xie Cangrong just accused him of speaking vaguely. What a double standard this emperor is! Isn't his own speech just as vague?

Need aid? How much aid do you need? What if you still complain about being poor after the aid is given? The Great Xia is so vast that even if you drain the sects dry, you can't guarantee the prosperity and well-being of hundreds of millions of people.

Anyone can shout slogans of support.

If you really want my support, are you willing to provide manpower or resources?

Unfortunately, he had just taken a blow from the imperialist iron fist and lost the battle of wills, so he was not in a position to criticize the other party.

Xiao Zheng really wanted to say that if Xie Cangrong allowed Taihua to establish a branch sect in Daxia and send cultivators to guard it, these problems could be solved.

However, there's no need to repeat yourself.

Xie Cangrong had already made his refusal very clear.

He forbade sects from using force to enter Great Xia, and absolutely forbade sects from interfering with national sovereignty. If Xiao Zheng brought it up again, he would impose restrictions and demand command authority over the cultivators.

If sects can't infiltrate, then how can they support the Immortal Alliance? Isn't it up to Great Xia to decide?

and……

The two sides have completely different priorities. Xiao Zheng previously stated that the cultivators stationed there were there to eliminate demons and protect the righteous path, while Xie Cangrong wanted to enrich the country and strengthen its people.