Douluo Continent II: The Peerless Tang Sect: I, Huo Yuhao, join the Sun Moon Sect.

Chapter 831 Peace Agreement: A Humiliating Treaty that Loses National Rights!
The two sides engaged in a fierce verbal battle, exchanging heated arguments that shook the heavens.

After all, both sides are negotiating for their own country's benefit, so they naturally have to put more effort into it.

Finally, after lengthy negotiations, the two sides drafted a peace agreement:
First, for the next two and a half years, neither the Douling Empire nor the Sun Moon Empire will wage war and will maintain peace. The Douling Empire will have to cede one-third of its territory, which borders the Star Luo Empire, to the Sun Moon Empire.

Secondly, given that the Douling Empire chose to help Shrek Academy during the war, sending powerful individuals and troops to fight against the Sun Moon Army, causing some losses to the Sun Moon Army.

Therefore, the Douling Empire must pay the Sun Moon Empire war reparations worth 30 billion gold soul coins, which must be paid in installments over two and a half years.

Third, during the period of the peace agreement, both sides can open channels for exchanging prisoners of war and ransoming prisoners of war. Both sides can send relevant personnel to discuss the specific details of this matter.

Looking at the still-wet peace agreement, Prince Xu Guozhong was in a good mood, and a satisfied smile appeared on his face.

He knew that this peace agreement was the limit for the Douling Empire.

He was well aware that his previous demand for the Douling Empire to cede two-thirds of its territory was an exorbitant demand, and the Douling people would never accept such a condition.

From the perspective of the Fighting Spirits, since they have already ceded two-thirds of their territory, they might as well continue the war, since two-thirds of their territory is simply too much.

However, the conditions he proposed, which were almost impossible for the Douling Envoy to accept, were simply a way to put maximum pressure on the Douling Envoy in order to obtain what the Sun Moon Empire truly wanted.

People are eclectic.

If he were to ask for two-thirds of the Douling territory, the Douling delegation would inevitably argue with him and would not agree.

However, if he were to back down and ask for one-third of the Douling territory, the Douling people would still try to negotiate with him, but in the end, they would definitely agree to his condition of taking one-third of the Douling territory.

They might even feel that by each side taking a step back, they've reduced some of the losses for the Douling Empire.

Xu Guozhong narrowed his eyes slightly, looked at Xue Lingxun opposite him, and said in a deep voice:
"Princess Lingxun, now that we have drafted a peace agreement, all we need to do is submit it to the emperors of both countries for confirmation, and then announce it to the world. This will confirm that the two countries have officially entered a two-and-a-half-year period of peace."

"How about this, you and the rest of the delegation stay here for a few more days, so that we can do our best to be hospitable hosts."

Xue Lingxun forced a smile: "Then I shall respectfully accept your offer."

Over the next few days, the Sun Moon Empire sent special personnel to accompany Xue Lingxun and her entourage on a tour of various places in Mingdu. During this time, the Sun Moon Empire also quickly announced the signing of a peace agreement with the Douling Empire.

This finally put Xue Lingxun's mind at ease. She was actually very worried that the Sun Moon Empire would suddenly break the agreement. Now that it had been announced to the world, the Sun Moon Empire would not easily break the agreement.

After all, reputation is a very important thing for an empire.

Several days later, Xue Lingxun and her group set off from Mingdu, embarking on their journey back to the Douling Empire.

The soldiers of the Sun and Moon Army they encountered along the way did not make things difficult for them; on the contrary, they even sent people to escort them.

In the end, Xue Lingxun led the Spirit Fighting Envoys back to the ancient Spirit Fighting City.

Some time later, she met Emperor Xue Linghao of Douling in the palace of Lingdou City and handed the peace treaty to her elder brother.

Xue Linghao held the peace agreement, turning it over and over, his expression growing increasingly grim, feeling that the Douling Empire had suffered a great loss this time.

A sense of humiliation surged within Xue Linghao, lingering for a long time. He couldn't help but sigh:

"Although this peace agreement is still not perfect, weak countries are always at a great disadvantage in negotiations when facing strong countries. You have done your best. However, I am afraid that the voices of opposition against me within the Douling Empire will be very strong in the future!"

After all, throughout the history of Douluo Continent, emperors who ceded territory to make peace generally had a bad reputation. They were mostly regarded as incompetent rulers and were condemned by many later generations.

Having ceded a third of its territory and paid such a large indemnity, all for a mere two and a half years of peace, it was naturally impossible for all the Douling people to be satisfied.

As he spoke, he handed the peace agreement to Xuanzi, who was standing to the side.

Xuanzi reviewed the peace agreement for a while, his expression solemn, and said in a deep voice:
"Although we paid a considerable price, we finally gained two and a half years of breathing room. With breathing room, we have a chance to turn things around."

"To be honest, Xue Linghao, you don't need to worry too much. No matter what, we haven't completely lost to the Sun Moon Empire yet. Although signing this agreement is indeed somewhat humiliating and will inevitably attract a lot of criticism."

But this is merely the darkness before dawn. Once we ultimately triumph, all those rumors will vanish completely, and you will be remembered in history!

Upon hearing these words, a resolute expression appeared on Xue Linghao's face, and he said, word by word:

"Alright, Elder Xuan, I will definitely persevere amidst those rumors and gossip, but peace can only last for two and a half years. Elder Xuan, I entrust the task of gathering powerful allies to resist the evil Sun Moon Empire to you!"

After he finished speaking, everyone in the palace focused their attention on Xuanzi. There was no way around it; in terms of strength alone, Xuanzi was the strongest human in the Douling Empire.

Feeling those tangible gazes, Xuanzi nodded and said with a sense of responsibility:
"Don't worry, I'll take care of this!"

Xuanzi was quite confident.

Then he changed the subject:
"However, regarding the prisoners of war, we still need you to send people to discuss this matter. In any case, we must find a way to bring back some outstanding talents to prevent the Sun Moon Empire from using these people as shields when we launch a counterattack in the future!"

"Alright, I will arrange for personnel to begin discussions with the Sun Moon Empire on this matter. However, before that, I need to discuss the implementation of the peace agreement with my ministers and announce it to the entire Douluo Continent."

Xue Linghao nodded and said.

He then sent someone to summon the ministers to discuss the matter.

As for Xuanzi, he immediately went to find Wang Dong.

Regardless of the circumstances, Wang Dong is the young sect leader of the Haotian Sect. In Xuanzi's view, as long as Wang Dong is willing, there is still a great chance that he can persuade the Haotian Sect to support Shrek Academy again.

Finding Wang Dong was not a difficult task.

After all, Wang Dong was considered an outstanding student in Shrek's Fire Seed Project, so he was naturally taken away from the encirclement of the Sun and Moon Army by Xuanzi and eventually arrived at the capital of the Douling Empire, Lingdou City.

"Wang Dong, the academy needs your help now."

After finding Wang Dong in a room, Xuanzi spoke frankly.

(End of this chapter)