Chapter 1427: Chapter 56: Harvest! Immense (Vote for monthly ticket)_5

In a furious rage, Demon Lord Xietong failed to notice that the previously obsequious and seemingly submissive Emperor Yuan You as well as Emperor Yan Qing had unconsciously let their expressions change.

“Lord Demon Lord, in this national conflict, both our Da Qin and Dajin have suffered heavy losses.” Emperor Yuan You’s spine straightened slightly, a grave look on his face, “Previously, you mentioned that we would be compensated with treasures from the Blood Venerate’s relics, which we had no objections to. However, now that the Blood Venerate’s relics have not been successfully seized, what about the promised compensation? How do you intend to provide it?”

Demon Lord Xietong was in a bad mood, and, annoyed, he said: “Haven’t I already given you some resources?”

“Lord Demon Lord, the losses of both our nations are severe. The resources you provided don’t even amount to one-tenth of what we’ve expended,” Emperor Yan Qing also spoke, his tone noticeably harsher than before, “For such a massive loss, if you don’t give us an explanation, Emperor Yuan You and I will have no choice but to seek one from the Demon Lord in the Real Demon Palace.”

“You! Are you threatening me?!” Demon Lord Xietong’s gaze turned fierce, hardly believing his own ears, “How dare you speak to me this way?!”

Emperor Yuan You took a step back and stood with Emperor Yan Qing: “Lord Demon Lord, we are forced by circumstance, please understand.”

Although their personalities were vastly different, on this significant matter concerning national interests, the two emperors tacitly chose to stand together.

It was not their fault for turning against him at this moment; the national conflict indeed led to tremendous losses, so significant that it impacted the strength of their nations. And a considerable part of these losses were caused by Demon Lord Xietong himself.

Had it not been for his constant pressure and enticement, judging by their usual way of handling matters, even if the conflict ended unfavorably, the losses probably would have been only a third of what they were now.

If they could lay their hands on the treasures within the Blood Venerate’s relics and each receive a reasonable share, they could accept such losses. But now that the relics had slipped through their fingers, they as emperors naturally needed to find a way to recoup these losses.

Moreover, Demon Lord Xietong was also suffering due to the mishap with his clone.

The Divine Soul is the root; once damaged, Demon Lord Xietong’s power would inevitably be severely weakened, and it would take a significantly long time to recover to its peak state.

And with Shadow Snake Demonic Princess already betraying him, the balance of power between Demon Lord Xietong and them was no longer as significantly tipped in his favor as it was before; naturally, they now had the confidence to demand fairness.

“Fine! You really are something!”

Demon Lord Xietong, already near the brink of exploding with anger, was now utterly enraged by their stance. Yet, even he understood that this was not the time to turn against them.

He took a deep breath and said coldly: “Rest assured, since I promised you benefits, you will have them. Even without the Blood Venerate’s relics, I have plenty of valuable items in the Demonic Hall’s treasury. Just taking a few of them out will be enough to compensate for your losses.”

Upon hearing this, both Emperor Yuan You and Emperor Yan Qing relaxed their tense expressions.

They had thought that, given Demon Lord Xietong’s volatile and irritable temperament, he might have launched into a fight right away. They didn’t expect him to hold back unexpectedly. Naturally, solving the problem without resorting to combat was the best outcome.

However, before they could fully relax, they heard Demon Lord Xietong continue: “But, this matter is not over yet. Although this clone has fallen into a trap, it confirmed that the Blood Venerate’s relic is indeed real, and the Sacred Gu Codex is doubtlessly still in East Qian Country.”

“If subterfuge doesn’t work, I will just go direct.”

“I will send a letter back to the Real Demon Palace to call for support. I am ready to send troops to East Qian Country, to force Longchang, that dog, to hand over the Sacred Gu Codex under the guise of a righteous cause! Since that old dog Longchang dares to betray me, I must make him pay the price!”

Hiss~

At these words, both Emperor Yuan You and Emperor Yan Qing drew a sharp breath.

This, this… he’s planning to wage total war!

…

Just as Demon Lord Xietong and others had received the message.

Wang Shouzhe and his group had arrived at the doorstep of the Blood Venerate’s sanctuary.

After decades of staying in the sanctuary, Chimei Demon Master finally persuaded her Master to open the sanctuary’s gate, and both Master and disciple stepped out together.

“Chimei pays respects to Master Shouzhe.” As Chimei Demon Master spoke, she prepared to bow down.

However, Wang Shouzhe gently interrupted her in a spring-like warm manner: “Immortal Jiang has made a great contribution this time; I am deeply grateful. Moreover, in our Da Qian, aside from wishing longevity to the Family Head or paying homage to our ancestors, we do not generally practice the act of bowing casually, even subjects meeting His Majesty do not do so.”

Chimei Demon Master’s eyes lit up: “Does Master Shouzhe mean that from now on I should be called Jiang Qingsnow?”

“Immortal Jiang, don’t jest. Aren’t you the Family Tribute that our Wang family has recruited from overseas–Jiang Qingsnow the Immortal?” Wang Shouzhe said with a light smile, “The annual tribute for Immortal Jiang, as well as the responsibilities and obligations between us and the Wang family, these terms are all clearly laid out in our bilateral contract.”

“That’s right, that’s right, I am Jiang Qingsnow.” Jiang Qingsnow grabbed the wrist of her Master, Shadow Snake Demonic Princess, and introduced her, “Master Shouzhe, this is my Master, Ji Yueer, who has just returned from overseas to join me, and she also wishes to take a Tribute position within the Wang family.”

“So it is Senior Ji.” Wang Shouzhe graciously bowed and said, “Our Wang family is always in search of talent. Since Senior Ji, a Transcendent Void Realm cultivator, is willing to serve as a Tribute, all sorts of treatments will naturally be top-notch and complete.”