CHAPTER 1106: CHAPTER 740: WE MUST MAKE LONG-TERM PLANS_2

"I never expected it would be you!"

What was even more surprising was that this talented person from the Bo Family was actually the ruler of the Free Heaven Country.

"My identity is not something you need to overly concern yourselves with. All you need to know is that I have come to negotiate on behalf of the Free Heaven Country."

Wang Yang smiled faintly: "And how can you be sure that I am truly the ruler of the Free Heaven Country and not just a simple advisor?"

This statement completely stunned the General, and Hai Fengping hesitated repeatedly.

They could not determine this person’s true identity, but Wang Yang was right. They were negotiating on behalf of the Free Heaven Country, and that was enough.

"Very well, since you can represent the entire Free Heaven Country, I’ll speak frankly."

Hai Fengping said to the two of them: "This matter has escalated to this extent, and our City Lord Mansion indeed bears some responsibility. However, your Free Heaven Country is just a rebellious organization. We failed in our previous negotiations, but I believe this time we can find a mutually beneficial solution."

Wang Yang also got straight to the point: "Since the City Lord has said so, I will share what’s on my mind. If the City Lord agrees, why can’t we coexist peacefully?"

This made Hai Fengping’s eyes light up, realizing the other party had similar thoughts.

"Since you have thoughts, feel free to speak them, we are all ears."

Wang Yang paused and then said: "In my opinion, your previous cooperative relationship with the Bo Family does not need to change. What does the City Lord think?"

This made Hai Fengping pause for a moment: "Is that all?"

Wang Yang shook his head: "Of course, it’s not that simple. After all, the Bo Family now has bases in various cities, which are supported by us, the Free Heaven Country; the City Lord must be well aware."

Hai Fengping chuckled self-deprecatingly: "We are indeed aware of this. You truly have remarkable skills to develop the Free Heaven Country to such an extent. Unfortunately, we’ve already fallen behind!"

Even a rebellious organization can gain control of all the bases, yet they, at Yuan Water Capital, still had to watch their moves.

"Ultimately, the cooperation between the three parties should not interfere with each other, just like our relationship with Tianfeng City. What does the City Lord think?"

Hai Fengping sighed: "Even though you say so, I still have some unease, because you and the Bo Family are on the same side, having the dominant voice in all matters, which is greatly unfair to our City Lord Mansion."

"We’ve anticipated that; so-called dominance is merely in the City Lord’s hands. We can only act if the City Lord agrees; otherwise, no matter how much chaos we cause, it would only reach the State City, wouldn’t it?"

Hai Fengping paused for a moment, then nodded and said: "Since you say so, if I don’t agree, it would seem unkind of me.

This negotiation went more smoothly than they expected, with Yuan Water Capital and the Free Heaven Country reaching reconciliation.

The Bo Family, as the original family, naturally preferred to see such a situation.

Moreover, with the future assistance of the Free Heaven Country, the Bo Family would find it impossible to be overturned within Yuan Water Capital.

For the Free Heaven Country, Yuan Water Capital had now been fully opened.

Future actions within Yuan Water Capital by the Free Heaven Country would face no objections.

More importantly, the Bo Family had already occupied many cities.

Now, with the added assistance of the Yuan Water Capital City Lord Mansion, they could seize more bases!

As a subsequent discussion, with Yuan Water Capital’s help, there were certain interests to be gained.

But this did not hinder the Bo Family’s strategic deployments; overall, the Bo Family would not suffer any losses, and neither would the Free Heaven Country.

Upon learning of this success, everyone cheered; their efforts had not been in vain.

Xiu Huang hurriedly asked Wang Yang: "That’s great, Your Majesty! We’ve conquered Yuan Water Capital; should we now head to Linzhou City?"

"Naturally, we should proceed to Linzhou; otherwise, what would all our efforts have been for?"

Wang Yang stood with hands clasped behind his back, looking into the distance atop the ship.

This upcoming battle, Wang Yang believed, would be even more difficult and dangerous.

Because the military might in Linzhou far surpasses that of Yuan Water Capital or Tianfeng City.

What’s more, there are two True Demon Realm experts in Linzhou, and they are just the visible forces.

If those hidden experts were called forth, there might be as many as five.

If the State City couldn’t even muster five True Demon Realm experts, then Linzhou would indeed be weak to a pitiful extent.

Though Linzhou isn’t considered extremely powerful, it possesses a certain heritage.

Wang Yang did not immediately devise strategic directions.

Instead, he chose to recuperate, which took a year.

During this year, the Free Heaven Country underwent many transformations.

Whether it was the Four Cities of Weishui or Tianfeng City, including the continuous resource supply from Yuan Water Capital, they supported the entire Free Heaven Country.

The membership of the Free Heaven Country had now reached as many as thirty thousand, with eight celestial Demon Realm experts!

The numbers were truly alarming, considering even Yuan Water Capital only had around ten.

Tianfeng City previously only had eight; without exaggeration, the current Free Heaven Country could openly clash with the former Tianfeng City.

This number is impressive, but after reaching this number, Wang Yang knew it would be hard to advance further unless they could take over all of Linzhou, allowing recruitment in its cities.

However, capturing Linzhou would be extremely difficult.

Currently, the Bo Family has established bases in eighteen cities, occupying more than half of Linzhou’s Thirty-Two Cities, which is an extremely terrifying figure.

And unknown to Linzhou, three-tenths of the profits have already been siphoned by the Free Heaven Country for support.

If the State City discovered this, they would surely be furious and vow to crush the Free Heaven Country at all costs.

One day, Du Feng suddenly came to Wang Yang and said: "Your Majesty, we are now strong, and the people’s morale is high; is it time to head to the State City?"

Wang Yang turned around: "Indeed, it’s about time, but remember, the State City is not like other cities. If mishandled, we face the wrath of the entire Demon Country; have you considered that?"

"This... I have considered it, but..."

Du Feng had thought about it, but not deeply, and never about confronting the entire Demon Country.

Wang Yang continued: "Du Feng, you’ve been with me the longest, so do you understand our ultimate goal in the Free Heaven Country?"

"Of course I know, Your Majesty wants to lead us towards freedom, step by step, overthrowing the entire Demon Country’s system!"

"No, you do not know."

Wang Yang shook his head: "You have no idea what kind of enemy we will face in the future, and you are not prepared for it."

Du Feng fell silent, as he hadn’t thought deeply about it.

Wang Yang continued: "Although the Free Heaven Country has thirty thousand troops, we ultimately have only celestial Demon Realm experts; how can we possibly handle all of Linzhou?"

"Even if I exhaust all strategies to take Linzhou, how could we then advance beyond it?"

This is a very serious issue.

Moreover, the difficulties posed by Linzhou remained, as any mistake would alert the Demon Country.

Linzhou is too conspicuous, not just a small city, but an entire state!

Therefore, the Free Heaven Country would have no place to hide, exposed if discovered by the Demon Country.

Just like Lord Diyang back then, surely hunted down to death, with no other possibility.