In the past, we practiced several moves, and neither side could excel. Now that your strength has increased, you didn’t come here today just to challenge me to a duel, right?
Holding back his displeasure, Venerable Tianji clasped his hands together and said, “Holy Light Palace Master, I came here today to request that the Heavenly Saint Palace send troops to join me in besieging the Ten Thousand Demon Ridge.”
Venerable Holy Light frowned slightly. “Ten Thousand Demon Peak? Demon domain, what does it have to do with me?”
Venerable Celestial said the same thing again.
This time, he did not hide the matter of the treasure—because Venerable Holy Light already knew about it, so there was no point in hiding it.
“Qingqiu, the demon emperor of the Wanyao Mountains, has joined forces with the Guiyuan Sect of the human race, with the intention of opposing my divine race.”
They possessed a ray of purple divine soul, within which lay an ancient treasure that surpassed even the Gold Immortal level.
“I want that supreme treasure, and the resources of the Ten Thousand Demon Ridge I can share with you.”
The Holy Light Venerable was silent for a moment, then a meaningful smile appeared on his lips.
“An ancient treasure, even surpassing that of a Gold Immortal…” he muttered, “Heavenly Palace Master, you are so willing to take it out.”
“Not that I’m willing to give it up, but I don’t have a choice.” Venerable Tianji’s voice was cold. “Venerable Xuanbing has agreed to send troops, with a condition of 30%. What about you? How much do you want?”
The Holy Light Venerable smiled.
The smile seemed gentle, but Venerable Tianji knew that hidden greed was hidden behind it.
“Fifty percent.” Venerable Holy Light raised five fingers. “I want fifty percent of the treasure. I also want fifty percent of the Ten Thousand Demon Ridge’s resources.”
The Heavenly Venerate’s face darkened completely. “Fifty percent? Why don’t you just rob us?”
“Heavenly Palace Master, please calm down.”
The Holy Light Venerable’s tone remained gentle, “Just think about it, the Divine Abyss Pavilion only sent five hundred warriors, while the Heavenly Saint Palace sent a thousand, twice as many as the Divine Abyss Pavilion. It’s only fair if I take fifty percent.”
“Justice?” Venerable Tianji sneered. “Holy Light Palace Master, your appetite is too big.”
Is it big?
Holy Light Venerable stood up, walked up to Heavenly Venerable, and looked him straight in the eye. “Heavenly Palace Master, I have a question for you. Without the help of the Heavenly Saint Palace, would it be possible for you to conquer the Thousand Demon Ridge?”
Even if you accept it, how many people will be left in your Heavenly Palace? Can you afford the loss?
The Heavenly Venerate remained silent.
The Holy Light Venerable was right; he couldn’t stand it.
Without the help of the Heavenly Saint Palace, even if he succeeded in conquering the Ten Thousand Demon Ridge, the Extreme Heavenly Palace would suffer a heavy blow.
Will Shenyuan Pavilion and Tiansheng Palace take advantage of the situation at that time?
Would the small factions that had been eyeing Heavenly Pole Palace’s territory take advantage of this situation?
He didn’t dare to gamble.
“Forty percent.” Venerable Tianji gritted his teeth. “Forty percent of the treasures and forty percent of the resources.”
“Fifty percent.” Venerable Holy Light did not flinch. “Not a single point less.”
“Forty-five percent.”
“Fifty percent.” Venerable Holy Light’s tone remained gentle, but there was no smile in his eyes. “Heavenly Palace Master, I have given you the opportunity to negotiate.”
Now, I will not compromise. If you agree to 50%, I will send troops. If not, that’s fine.
I don’t mind waiting until you two are completely weak before cleaning up this mess. That way, I don’t need to send troops; I can take it all.
Venerable Tianji clenched his fists so tightly that they cracked, and the veins on his body bulged.
He knew that the Holy Light Venerable was right.
If he didn’t agree, Venerable Holy Light would sit back and watch the two fight, then come to reap the rewards after both were exhausted.
At that time, he couldn’t even get 40%.
“Okay. Fifty percent.” Venerable Tianji gritted his teeth and said each word as if they were being forced out from between his teeth.
Venerable Holy Light laughed, “Very good. The Heavenly Saint Palace will send eight hundred soldiers, led by myself. When will we make our move?”
“Wait for my instructions.” Venerable Tianji turned and left, almost exploding with anger.
As Venerable Holy Light watched his retreating figure, a meaningful smile appeared on his lips. “Heavenly Venerable, I hope you will not disappoint me.”
FAQ Novel
Q: What is the primary significance of the Holy Light Peaks for the Tian Sheng Palace?
A: The Holy Light Peaks are a spiritually abundant hilly area where the founder of Tian Sheng Palace discovered an ancient holy light array, which became the foundational basis for their light-based cultivation sect.
Q: What unique abilities does the Eye of Holy Light possess?
A: The Eye of Holy Light is a powerful treasure of the Heavenly Saint Palace, a golden light orb said to be capable of perceiving everything within a range of up to a thousand miles.
Which aspect of the Tian Sheng Palace’s celestial grandeur or unique cultivation methods do you find most intriguing?