Chapter 765 - 759: The Formidable Biluo, The Astounded All Gods
As these words rang out, the hall erupted into commotion once again!
“Iron Pine, have you lost your mind?”
A petite yet fiercely tempered Flame Grass Divine Spirit suddenly spoke out, “The fall of the Previous God King was due to those evil wizards. Over the millennia, it is those wizards who brought our Canglan Realm to this state.
Can’t believe you would say such things. Have you forgotten the promise you made in front of the Previous God King?”
“Of course, I haven’t forgotten, but are the Human Clan invaders any better?”
Iron Pine firmly stated, “Although the wizards have been in Canglan for thousands of years, they mostly preyed on monsters and rarely caused major harm to the plant spirits across the territories.
Yet, the Human Clan invaders have only just arrived in the Canglan Realm, and a single war resulted in the slaughter of dozens of Divine Spirits and the massacre of millions of elite plant warriors from various tribes, causing many tribes to lose strength rapidly. Furthermore, dozens of tribes have since lost the protection of Divine Spirits and might not even be able to keep their territories from monster invasions!”
Its confidence grew as it spoke louder, “And after that war, the Human Clan Cultivators were not satisfied. They directly deployed a huge army to conquer in all directions, claiming tens of thousands of miles as their territory. Do you know how many plant spirits have been slaughtered and enslaved within the areas ravaged by the Human Clan?
“-You tell me, which caused more harm to the world, the wizards who have been here for thousands of years or the recently invaded army of Human Clan Cultivators which caused more deaths among us plant spirits?”
“This…”
The gods glanced at each other, momentarily speechless from its argument.
They resented the wizards, no doubt. The Truth Wizard had put significant pressure on the Divine King Palace, making their lives stressful for thousands of years with constant fears of catastrophic wars against the wizards.
This long-standing pressure and resentment prevented them from ever considering allying with the wizards, but now Iron Pine’s words made them realize that there might be some logic to his argument.
“No way! Absolutely not!”
Some obstinate Divine Spirits instantly objected, “Even if we die in battle, we cannot surrender to the wizards. Otherwise, what was the Previous God King’s death for? And what does enduring all this pressure for so many years mean?”
“Hmph!”
Iron Pine snorted, “Do you think I want to surrender? I’m only suggesting this for consideration. After all, the Wizard World is not something we can contend with.
Even if we could defeat the Truth Wizard, or even if we aligned with the Human Clan Cultivators, could we deal with the Wizard’s Expeditionary Corps when they arrive? Wouldn’t we still face certain destruction!
At this point, we are already at a crossroads where we need to change. In my opinion, the most advantageous choice is to support the wizards who have caused us least slaughter, using them to deal with the Human Clan Cultivators to ensure our Canglan Realm is not overrun.”
“But we cannot support the wizards!”
The Flame Grass Divine Spirit shouted furiously, “What are the wizards like? Haven’t you seen clearly over the years?
They’ll just use us as slaves to fight across various realms for their benefit. They might even turn us into members of the Monster Army. Do you really want to become a monster?”
“Are the Human Clan invaders any better? Won’t we just be their pawns if we surrender to them?”
Iron Pine Divine Spirit sneered, “The invading Human Clan Cultivators are overwhelmingly powerful. Even if we sided with them, there’s no guarantee of increasing our importance. On the contrary, wizards are different. Their current power is not as strong as that of the Human Clan Cultivators, so if we side with them, we could demand more benefits!
Besides, we are still Divine Spirits after all, even under the command of the Truth Wizard we are high-level warriors. How could he possibly convert us into monsters just like that?”
Gradually, the Divine Spirits in the hall divided into groups.
Except for a few who were persuaded by Iron Pine, the majority were still against surrendering to the wizards.
After all, years of hatred and pressure were not easy to let go of!
Finally, the gods turned their gaze to the Divine King, awaiting his opinion.
In the end, they were all under the Divine King’s command, and the decision would ultimately be his.
The Divine King scanned the gods assembled in the hall and, after a brief contemplation, spoke, “Iron Pine said something important. Our Canglan Realm is now at a crucial juncture. The wizards have grown in strength over the years, and the number of transformed beasts they’ve hidden is far more than what shows on the surface.
Moreover, the Human Clan invaders’ power is even more considerable. Each of their two top-level warriors possesses formidable strength. At most, I could only contend with one of them. If they joined forces, I would not stand a chance!
Thus, we must make a decision now.
As for what to do, I do have some thoughts already. However, this matter is of great importance and still needs thorough discussion.”
“Whatever Divine King wishes to discuss, just say it. Your subordinates are willing to share your worries!”
Iron Pine Divine Spirit immediately stood out to show its loyalty.
“This isn’t a matter to discuss with you guys!”
The Divine King’s gaze passed over Iron Pine Divine Spirit and settled on Qin Feng, who had remained silent, listening to the gods’ debate since entering.
Ignoring Iron Pine’s displeased expression, he addressed Qin Feng, “Envoy has seen it. This is the current plight of our tribe!”
He did not wait for Qin Feng’s response and instead sighed lightly, “If it were not out of absolute necessity, I would never want my fate to be in someone else’s hands!
But now, the situation has reached this point, and we no longer have the luxury of time to keep delaying. Thousands of years ago, I faced the wizards and chose restraint, only to watch helplessly as they slowly devoured territories, capturing countless monsters for transformation, and secretly captured many plant spirits from various tribes.
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So, we have reached a point where we must make a decision
Concerning how exactly to make this decision, the king has already slightly planned in his heart, but this matter is so significant that it still requires careful deliberation.”
“What Divine King wants to discuss, just say it. Your subordinates are willing to share your burdens!”
Iron Pine Divine Spirit immediately stood up to express his loyalty.
“It’s not with you that I need to discuss!”
The Divine King’s vision bypassed Iron Pine Divine Spirit and looked toward Qin Feng, who had been silent and just listening to the discussions of the gods since entering.
Then ignoring Iron Pine’s ugly expression, he said to Qin Feng, “Envoy, you have seen our tribe’s current conditions!”
He didn’t wait for Qin Feng’s response, and sighed, “If it were not for dire necessity, I would never wish to surrender our fate into others’ hands!
But, at this juncture, there is no room for further delays. When I faced the wizards thousands of years ago, I could still afford to wait, yet that only resulted in watching the wizards gradually consume territories, not only capturing an uncountable number of monsters for transformation but also capturing numerous plant spirits from various tribes in secret.
Although many plant spirits led by their tribe’s Divine Spirits have grown distant from recognizing me as Divine King, it’s not their fault. The entire blame lies withение that doesn’t provide enough strength to protect them, leading to our current predicament.
I am aware of the wizards’ presence and know they have secretly captured many of our people for transformation and enslavement, causing them to endure endless fear and pain, and I have been unable to act despite desiring a change!”
“King…”
The Divine King’s words clearly struck a chord in the hearts of all the gods in the hall, instantly causing many divine spirits to look solemn, one of them passionately said, “This is not the fault of the king. When the king had just ascended to the top level divine spirits, if all gods had been willing to follow orders, coupled with the support from the World Will, it might have been possible to completely annihilate the infiltrating wizards.
But those selfish beings, each establishing their own dominions, thinking to rule their realms in carefree jubilation, did not realize they were being instigated by traitors secretly siding with the wizards, causing us to lose the optimal period to act. Otherwise, we wouldn’t have suffered such humiliation for so many years!”
“Enough, let bygones be bygones. Let’s not speak of it anymore!”
The Divine King waved his hand, “Now, with the human clan cultivators suddenly invading, although it caught us off-guard, it has also allowed me to see the reality clearly. In the face of those more powerful worlds, we hardly have any strength to resist.
After so many years, unable to even deal with a single Truth Wizard, what can we now use to contend against two human clan great powers?
Since we cannot contend, there is no need to drag everyone into a situation where we face complete destruction. Rather than waiting to be forced to surrender after being nearly killed, why not make a decision early on, while our strength is still intact, to negotiate? At least it would earn us some respect. Don’t you agree, envoy?”
Qin Feng, meeting the Divine King’s gaze, gave a slight smile, “Divine King is wise to make a choice early, avoiding losses and gaining more leverage in negotiations. This is indeed clearer than many divine spirits see. Divine King is insightful, I admire that!”
“Heh, I indeed have a heart for negotiation, especially after witnessing the Envoy slay a wizard, which ignited a spark of shared enmity within me. That’s why I have agreed to discuss possibly allying with you to combat the wizards.
I wonder, how sincere are your human clan cultivators in this alliance, and what position would my Canglan Realm hold after the alliance?
Surely you won’t treat us as the Wizard World treats its vassal worlds, completely indifferent to the life and death of those worlds?”
The Divine King asked what he truly wanted to know.
All the gods in the hall turned their heads toward Qin Feng.
Even the Iron Pine Divine Spirit, who had been displeased with Qin Feng from the start, pricked up its ears to hear what Qin Feng would say.
At this point, whether loyal to the Divine King or with dissident views like Iron Pine, all were clear where the Divine King’s inclinations lay.
This excited most of the divine spirits.
Though they knew this so-called alliance was merely a nice-sounding pretext, in reality, nothing more than a forced alliance in face of desperation, allying with the newly arrived human clan cultivators was, in comparison to the long-despised wizards, more comforting to them!
The question was whether the human forces could retain that Truth Wizard, lest the wizard forces, upon learning of this, press down with a mighty army, could the human clan cultivators help them withstand the crisis?
Qin Feng cast a glance over all the gods in the hall and spoke earnestly, “Your Highness, Divine King, our side is fully sincere, which is undoubted, otherwise our two ancestors would not have sent me to Divine Mountain to meet you all in person!”
During these words, his face broke out in a sincere and hearty smile, and that radiant smile somehow made all the gods in the hall feel somewhat touched, relaxing their mood a bit.
“You might not yet be clear about the strength of my realm. Let me briefly explain it here to put you at ease.
We, the human clan cultivators, come from Biluo Great World, a realm with numerous sects and countless experts. For instance, this invading Expeditionary Corps from the Canglan Realm is merely part of the forces sent by our Beast Taming Sect and the Five Poisons Sect, Ghost Controlling Sect, and Chaotian Palace.
Not to mention the rest, just at the Beast Taming Sect, there remain two Immortal Realm ancestors who have certified their Dao, and there are millions of cultivators and countless spiritual beasts in our sect. The strength involved in this expedition from our Beast Taming Sect doesn’t even make up half!”
“From the perspective of high-end war power, if my Beast Taming Sect put forth all its strength, just one single Sect could suppress Canglan.”
Although this statement might sound exaggerated, it wasn’t bragging; after all, Qin Feng referred to high-end war power, and combined, Jue Tian Ancestor and Gui Ling Ancestor could absolutely crush the Divine King before them.
As for comparing the strength of beings beneath Great Powers and divine beings, that wasn’t included in Qin Feng’s category of “high-end” war power.
Then he continued to say, “And in the Biluo Great World, the Beast Taming Sect is just one among the many Major Sects. Above the large Sects, there are Super Sects, and even further up, there are a few Dominator Level forces.
Each Super Sect is helmed by someone surpassing a top-level Divine Spirit, and behind each Dominator Level force, there is an even stronger existence capable of intimidating the Ten Thousand Worlds even in the Cosmic Starry Sky.
With this said, you all should be able to understand the strength of the Biluo Great World, right?”
Qin Feng looked at the Divine Spirits in the hall with a smile, his expression one that would startle someone to death if his words did not.
However, none of the Divine Spirits looked displeased; they had all fallen into shock.
During the distant past, there had been interactions between external Super Experts and Canglan Divine Spirits, so they had heard some legends to some extent and knew there were some powerful worlds in the Cosmic Void, such as the Wizard World, such as the Abyss World!
But having heard Qin Feng describe the strength of the Biluo Great World, they were still shocked!
Could there really be such a vast difference between worlds?
Could it be that the strength we once thought powerful was so insignificant in front of such a Great World?
However, just when the All Gods were still in shock, Iron Pine Divine Spirit was the first to recover. It glanced at the expressions of the All Gods in the hall and saw that the God King seemed to lean towards the Human Clan Cultivators. It promptly spoke up, “God King, the Wizard World is also an incredibly powerful realm, and even with the strong stature of the Biluo Great World, it’s hard to say who would lose or win in comparison.
Now, this realm’s wizards are weak, but if we were to align with the wizards, we might receive more promises.
Although the Human Clan Cultivators are strong, once a Wizard Army presses in, would they truly be willing to send their champions to defend us against the wizards?”
“Enough!”
The God King suddenly shouted, cutting off Iron Pine Divine Spirit’s words, his voice carrying some anger, “You’ve also been a senior official in the God King Hall, how can you still be so muddled in your view?
Aligning with the Human Clan against the wizards only potentially faces retaliation from the Wizard World, but if we aligned with that Truth Wizard, right now, we’d face the Cultivators’ crusade, putting the whole Canglan at risk. How should I choose?”
“This…”
After the God King’s reprimand, not only did Iron Pine Divine Spirit look embarrassed, but the other Divine Spirits also noticeably changed their expressions.
They then remembered that although they seemed to have two choices on the surface, in reality, they could only choose the Human Clan Cultivators!