CHAPTER 157: CHAPTER 157: FORTUNATELY, THEY DID NOT AGREE

During this time, the news of Tongyou Sacred Land’s destruction quickly spread.

Upon hearing the news, the outside world was naturally in an uproar once again.

The major sacred lands no longer had the arrogance they previously displayed, even calling all their disciples back and sealing their gates, not daring to venture out.

They wouldn’t dare oppose Jiang Cheng anymore.

Even the strongest sacred land with the Saint Tier has been wiped out; this is completely insane.

Moreover, he is an incredibly powerful madman.

Before Saint Bi Feng takes him down, they’re afraid they might be attacked prematurely.

Under such circumstances, there would truly be no place to reason.

Taking advantage of the lack of direct conflict between the parties, the Seven Great Sacred Lands sent people to Feixian Sect to express goodwill.

On the other hand, those smaller sects and loose cultivators were not afraid, but rather jubilant.

It’s not that they had any grudge against Tongyou Sacred Land.

But rather, Feixian Sect has wiped out another sect, isn’t this worth celebrating?

Hey, are you not planning to hold a grand ceremony to celebrate?

After the last banquet ended, a bunch who didn’t go regretted it so much; now they’re all eagerly waiting.

Unfortunately, although Brother Cheng is traditionally extravagant, he really didn’t consider this a big deal.

To him, annihilating sects has long been routine work.

Still need to celebrate?

Wouldn’t that be exhausting?

The envoys from the Seven Great Sacred Lands all arrived at the main hall.

"Sect Leader Jiang, I am commanded by the Purple Origin Sacred Land’s Sect Leader to come and seek goodwill with your sect, hoping to forge an everlasting brotherhood alliance!"

"Our Li Guang Sacred Land also wishes to express goodwill towards Feixian Sect..."

"I am from White Rainbow Sacred Land..."

Seeing the envoys from the Seven Great Sacred Lands bow and express themselves, Qingsuo and the Heart Division experts sitting and observing felt a myriad of emotions.

What does it mean to have prestige?

This is prestige!

Previously, when their Heart Division encountered the Seven Great Sacred Lands, they had to smile ingratiatingly, fearing being besieged and sanctioned by them.

If these sacred lands sent just two Saint Heirs, the Heart Division had to host them grandly, fearing they would find an excuse to cause trouble.

But now, in front of Jiang Cheng, the Seven Great Sacred Lands all lowered their stance.

Actively showing goodwill to Feixian Sect, fearing being attacked by them.

Even they couldn’t help but hold their heads high, feeling proud as allies.

Only, what surprised them was that Jiang Cheng didn’t seem very excited.

He simply gave a signal.

Then, Mo Chen smilingly dispersed seven pieces of paper filled with words, respectively handing them to the envoys of the Seven Great Sacred Lands.

The crowd didn’t understand and, upon unfolding them, immediately couldn’t remain calm.

These seven papers outlined seven lists.

They listed a long string of Heavenly and Earthly Treasures’ names, most of which were materials needed for refining Holy Pills.

Brother Cheng’s alchemy skills reached Tier Four after a system lottery and had long been capable of refining Holy Pills.

It’s just that the materials had been lacking.

Besides, the lists also included 30 Treasure items, two Magical Treasures, and a large number of Spirit Stones.

Don’t think it’s just a small piece of paper; it could almost drain half of these sacred lands’ top resources.

"Sect Leader Jiang, what do you mean by this?"

"Isn’t this a bit excessive?"

With such conditions, how could the Seven Great Sacred Lands possibly agree?

The envoys’ expressions changed, and their attitudes turned firm.

"We’ve come with friendly intentions, are you deliberately rejecting our friendship?"

"Feixian Sect is robbing us!"

"Do you really think the Seven Great Sacred Lands are afraid of you?"

"Sect Leader Jiang, I advise you to reconsider."----

"The Seven Great Sacred Lands are united, unlike Tongyou Sacred Land; it’s not so easy to deal with us!"

The envoys were well-versed in the art of negotiation.

It’s impossible to always be soft; when it’s time to make a strong statement, it has to be strong.

"Moreover, Sect Leader Jiang’s own situation isn’t good; Saint Bi Feng is looking for allies to deal with you."

"You’re already struggling to protect yourself, yet you want to push the Seven Great Sacred Lands to the opposing side; that’s not a wise decision."

Even Qingsuo couldn’t help but nod in agreement.

The current Feixian Sect should indeed avoid creating too many enemies.

She quietly transmitted her voice, "Sect Leader Jiang, do you think you could compromise a bit, at least pass the difficulty with Bi Feng first..."

Jiang Cheng had a helpless expression.

Despite this ally’s loyalty, they still lacked backbone.

If this attitude was brought out, it might even drop his prestige.

He stood up and waved to the envoys of the Seven Great Sacred Lands.

"You’re right, I am indeed rejecting your friendship."

"Who do you think you are to negotiate with me?"

"To be frank, this is an order."

The envoys all surged with anger, Qingsuo almost fainted in fright.

This would force even non-enemies into enemies!

"Go back and tell your Sect Leaders, if you want to fight, do it sooner, best if together; otherwise, I fear there won’t be enough for me to kill."

"Alright, off you go."

The words stirred an uproar in the hall.

The Feixian Sect disciples, on the other hand, looked at Sect Leader Jiang with admiration, wow, he’s so domineering.

Other people felt differently...

The sacred lands’ envoys were both shocked and furious.

But they dared not curse him directly; after all, he had already wiped out two major sacred lands and would do anything.

"Sect Leader Jiang, you will regret your decision today."

Leaving behind this meaningless cliché, the envoys reluctantly departed.

Once they left, the Heart Race elders sighed.

"Sect Leader Jiang, wasn’t it a bit too extreme?"

"Right, we haven’t actually made any conflict with the Seven Great Sacred Lands yet; we could stabilize them first."

"The Seven Great Sacred Lands are indeed potential enemies, but at this critical juncture, there’s no need to fall out with them!"

They naturally wouldn’t criticize Jiang Cheng, their ’benefactor,’ but hoped he would act more gently.

Even if not for them, for his own sake.

But Brother Cheng didn’t even listen; the elder was contemplating major matters.

He unexpectedly commented: "Actually, it’s fortunate they rejected my conditions."

"Huh? Sect Leader Jiang, what do you mean?"

Even Mo Chen expressed bewilderment.

Could the Sect Leader’s actions today hide some profound meaning?

Or perhaps a clever strategem?

Qingsuo and others rarely raised a thread of anticipation.

Then Jiang Cheng touched his chin and said, "I feel those conditions were too low. If they had accepted them, someone like me who values contracts wouldn’t be able to go back on my word."

Thankfully, the other party rejected them this time, so next time he could offer higher conditions.

Plop!

The crowd almost collapsed on the spot.

What is this guy thinking all day?

Can his train of thought be normal?

Can he not think about how to deal with the impending terrifying external enemies?

After the envoys from the Seven Great Sacred Lands returned, they brought back Jiang Cheng’s conditions and exacerbated his tough adversarial stance.

It infuriated the upper management of the sacred lands.

"He’s absolutely insane!"

"Who does he think he is?"

"The Green Tong Kongyun Soil doesn’t exist anywhere in the Thousand Spirit Domain, he dared ask for it. Even if there was, we wouldn’t give it!"

"I heard Saint Bi Feng has already gone to Minggui Mountain and Xunkong Sea!"

"Minggui Mountain and Xunkong Sea, are they possibly seeking those two as allies?"

"Hahaha, Jiang Cheng is as good as dead."

"We have nothing to worry about anymore..."