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Chapter 406 The Demon Court Suffers a Setback! (Please Subscribe)

After the great battle, both the human race and the demon court were busy with their own affairs.

The situation was relatively simple for the human race. Apart from some losses at the beginning of the great war, they were not attacked by the demon court at all.

Even though Daoist Ziying manipulated those powerful beings to destroy the area around Earth Flame City, the actual number of casualties was not as high as expected.

There are approximately six thousand.

Most of them died from sudden, unexpected attacks.

Then there's the city where the White Mountain Ancestor and Daoist Ziying fought. Except for the core node of the formation, the rest of the city has been damaged and needs to be repaired.

In contrast, the Demon Court suffered heavy casualties this time.

The exact number is unknown to the human race.

However, the three great demon kings in charge of the negotiations, Fox Bayi, Wood Demon, and Eagle Demon Changkong, kept dark faces. They were especially angry when they heard the Second Master mention the compensation for the human race's losses over the past thousand years, and they slammed their fists on the table.

The incredibly sturdy table, crafted from black stone, naturally couldn't withstand a single palm strike from three powerful demon kings at the eighth level of supernatural abilities.

But even if they did this, it would be of no use in negotiating the contract between the human race and the demon court.

Mr. Er smiled and had another table brought over so they could continue the negotiations.

The human race achieved an unprecedented victory in this great war, and with Daoist Zhao Muzi backing them up, they were able to suppress the demon court in a short period of time.

If he doesn't seize this opportune moment to make exorbitant demands on the Demon Court, then all those years of studying the classics will have been for nothing.

The content is actually not much:
"First, cede the ten thousand miles of territory to the north of the Demon Court, whereby the human race will build cities and construct passages to the Tai Zhou Mountain region."

The first point alone made Hu Bayi grit his teeth.

This isn't building a "passage" at all; it's clearly forcing the demon court to cede land to the human race, specifically to the northern region where the most ancient secret realms remain.

"Impossible! What kind of 'passage' would need to stretch for thousands of miles?"

The second gentleman ignored it and continued reading: "The second point is that over the past thousand years, hundreds of millions of humans have died or been injured, and their cultivation levels are all above the second rank."

"After discussion among the elders, considering that the higher the cultivation level, the fewer the casualties, they decided to calculate based on the first-grade Void Realm. The Demon Court needs to compensate with one hundred million first-grade realm blood cores, or equivalent rare and precious materials."

"How many?"

"How many did you say?!"

Fox Bayi and Chang Kong exchanged a glance, and Fox Bayi almost spat out a mouthful of blood.

Putting aside the issue of quantity, the figure of "one hundred million" is clearly unreliable.

Even if the Demon Court can accept this number, what happens next?

To balance the numbers, only calculate based on the first-grade Void Realm?

At first glance, other races seem quite nice.

Upon closer listening, Chang Kong slapped the table so hard it shattered.

"Even if your human race had hundreds of millions of cultivators from the Tianyuan Continent continuously coming over a thousand years, it would still be impossible to have one hundred million Void Realm cultivators!!"

"If that were the case, why would your human race have waited until now? They would have already launched a massive invasion and slaughtered our demon court!"

Do you really think cultivators at the Void Realm are just like flowers and grass that can be seen everywhere?

Even though the Demon Court can improve its cultivation by devouring blood cores, over the past thousand years, the number of demon kings whose cultivation is at the Void Extreme Realm has only accumulated to around ten million.

Excluding the Void Realm Demon Kings who died in the human city, nearly two-thirds of them were killed by Chen Yi with a single sword strike.

Even if all their blood cores were dug out, it wouldn't be enough to compensate for even a tenth of the human race's losses.

This is outrageous! It's outrageous to bully demons like this!

To everyone's surprise, the second gentleman remained unmoved and read out the third clause: "The Demon Court has previously plundered countless members of our human race, including some exceptionally talented individuals. Therefore, the Demon Court must return them to us."

Fox Bayi felt slightly relieved. "I can agree to this on behalf of the Demon Court."

Those humans living in the Demon Court are dispensable; even if they were all returned to the human race, it would have no impact on the Demon Court.

At most, some of the work can be done by the lesser demons of the Demon Court.

But the Second Master waved his hand and said, "The return of those humans is only one thing. You also need to return the cultivation manuals, magic weapons, pills and talismans of my human race that you plundered."

"This……"

Before Fox Bayi could speak, the Second Master placed a thick list on the table:

"Fox King, there is no need to worry. We have already prepared everything for you. Just return it according to the instructions on it."

Fox Bayi looked at the so-called list, which was at least a foot high, and subconsciously swallowed.

It glanced at Changkong and the wood spirit, hesitated before taking the book and examining it for a moment, then stood up angrily and roared:

"Are you humans robbing us?!"

It knew that humans couldn't be so kind, and even compiled a list.

Which item on that list originally belonged to the human race?
Putting everything else aside, let's just look at the first item on the list—it clearly states three words: "God-Locking Whip".

It was none other than the same immortal treasure that the Demon Emperor of Wind and Moon had used earlier, obtained from the ancient Demon Court.

It has absolutely no connection with the human race!
The second gentleman looked at it calmly and said, "Fox King, don't be angry. Compared with the oppression your demon court has given us for so many years, these three demands from my human race are nothing."

“Those celestial treasures and cultivation manuals are all external possessions to your demon court. Some of them you cannot learn or use, so it is only right that you return them to my human race.”

"As for the blood cores, our human race has already made an exception and agreed to let you exchange them for equivalent rare and precious materials. One hundred million Void Realm blood cores may seem like a lot, but when converted into rare and precious materials, they are just a drop in the ocean compared to the countless years of accumulation of your Demon Court."

At this point, the second gentleman paused for a moment, then pointed to the sky and said:

"If I were you, I would agree to all these requests."

"I'm sure you wouldn't want young friend Chen Yi to seek that person's help, would you? That Daoist Zhao Muzi has already personally agreed to be a witness to the contract between the human race and the demon court."

Listen, is this human talk?
A drop in the ocean?
Even if the Demon Court accumulated countless years of resources, gathering one hundred million Void Realm Blood Cores would be extremely difficult, unless...

Fox Bayi's expression shifted, and he opened his mouth to ask, "Was it the Azure Dragon Sword Immortal who suggested those one hundred million blood cores?!"

To collect so many blood cores, exchanging rare and precious materials would be the most wasteful option, but it's not impossible.

For example, demolishing that demon emperor's palace.

Based on the demon blood cores on the Demon Emperor's Palace, especially those at the ancestor level, even if it's impossible to gather 100 million Void Realm blood cores, it's probably close to that.

The second gentleman nodded with a smile: "It was indeed proposed by my young friend Chen Yi."

If Chen Yi hadn't told him, he wouldn't have known that the Demon Court had accumulated so many Great Demon King blood cores over the years.

Originally, according to the calculations of several patriarchs such as Baishan and Hongtian, a million Void Realm blood cores would have been enough as compensation.

However, at Chen Yi's strong suggestion, the number increased a hundredfold from one million.

"...I regret it!"

Fox Bayi never expected that when it cooperated with Chen Yi to infiltrate the Barbarian Emperor's Demon Court, Chen Yi not only saved the human scouts but also set his sights on the blood core in the Demon Emperor's Palace.

Now that he couldn't "gather enough to take out," Fox Bayi had no way to say it anymore.

“Those celestial treasures are absolutely impossible. Many of them belong to my Demon Court and are not your human race’s property.”

Mr. Er smiled and said, "Don't rush, let's check them one by one, there's still plenty of time."

Fox Bayi, Changkong, and Wood Demon exchanged glances and could only agree, then joined him in checking the list of magical treasures and other items.

As for the first point about the vast territory, they didn't mention it at all.

In any case, the territory is something that must be determined by the Wind and Moon Demon Emperor; they cannot and dare not agree to it on their own.

Regardless of what they thought, and no matter how much the great demon kings like Fox Bai jumped up and down in anger, he only adhered to one principle—he wanted them all!
Now, if the sky falls, it's no longer the ancestors of humankind who are holding it up.

It was Chen Yi!
...Just as the Second Master was negotiating the terms of the contract with Fox Bai and others, the human races in various cities had already begun their celebrations.

Now that the war is over, although there are still some things to deal with, most people are much more relaxed.

Apart from the soldiers who still needed to guard the city walls, everyone else had already fallen into a frenzy of revelry.

"This battle will decide the fate of the world! This battle truly will decide the fate of the world!"

"I never expected that after we just took a nap, the war would already be over when we woke up, and we were able to join General Chen in suppressing the Demon Court."

"Who says it isn't? I still think I'm dreaming. If my senior brother hadn't slapped me a few times earlier, I really wouldn't believe this is all real."

"The key is that we not only won this battle, but also suffered few casualties. We also forced the Demon Court to bow down and agree to compensate our human race."

"I must say, General Chen Yi handled this matter exceptionally well!"

"Yes, and there was also the help of that senior. If he hadn't spoken up and agreed to be a witness to the peace talks between the human race and the demon court, I'm afraid we would have had some friction with the demon court."

"I reckon there won't be any more friction in the future..."

The crowd discussed animatedly, their expressions filled with joy.

Although most people didn't witness the battle, those on the human side who did see it kept spreading the news.

Especially the Old Ancestor Hongtian, who wished he could transform into a storyteller and talk about his story for three days and three nights in the City of Human Extremes.

I learned many details from him.

However, while some rejoiced, others grieved. The human soldiers who tragically died in this great battle were also a source of regret.

With the great war coming to an end, and humanity about to enjoy a long period of peace, those who died seem especially pitiful.

"They were so close. If they had just held on for another incense stick's time, they would have seen what we are seeing now."

"Brother...it's all Daoist Ziying's fault!"

"If she hadn't betrayed humanity, if she hadn't secretly stirred up the war, they wouldn't have died!"

"It's too late to say all this now. Daoist Ziying died at the hands of the White Mountain Ancestor. Even if you wanted to seek revenge, you wouldn't be able to find her."

"Yes, the dead are gone, let's look forward."

“That’s right. Our human race is currently negotiating with the demon court, and I’ve heard that one of the terms is to open a passage to the Tai Zhou Mountain region.”

"If that's the case, the wish of our human race that has lasted for countless years can be fulfilled. At that time, I would also like to go to Mount Taizhou to take a look."

"I've been here for so long, and I've only ever seen Mount Taizhou from afar. I've never actually set foot on it. It would be a real shame not to go."

“But a passage is a passage, do you have the strength to cross the ‘Nether River’? Even if you can reach the banks of the Nether River unharmed, those with insufficient cultivation and strength will still die.”

"Even if the elders themselves were to protect us, it wouldn't necessarily be able to save us."

"That... is true..."

Three days later, with the contract between the human race and the demon court finalized, the Wind and Moon Demon Emperor personally came to Sky City to sign the contract with the White Mountain Ancestor.

The Demon Emperor of Wind and Moon originally intended to have Chen Yi sign the document to leave behind his divine will, but Chen Yi refused.

In at most a month, he will set off for the Tai Zhou Mountain region to join Xun Wangtian and the others to go to that secret realm. He will not be able to stay here with the human race for long.

Therefore, it is most appropriate for the White Mountain Ancestor to enter into a contract with the Wind and Moon Demon Emperor.

The contract has been signed.

The Demon Emperor of Wind and Moon did not leave immediately, but instead found Chen Yi and said meaningfully:

"You've prepared well this time. If your human race goes to war with my demon court again in the future, it won't be possible for you to use your sword skills so easily."

Chen Yi smiled, knowing in his heart that she must have gotten some information from the half-demon princess.

"Your Majesty the Demon Emperor is both right and wrong. My swordsmanship is not solely based on Daoist Zhao Muzi's supernatural abilities."

The Demon Emperor paused slightly, realizing that Chen Yi's killing sword technique had indeed reached the sixth level of supernatural powers.

After he has gained some experience, it is not impossible for him to reach the seventh, eighth, or even ninth level of swordsmanship.

Thinking of this, the Demon Emperor Fengyue regained his composure. "Xiaolan will be coming to the Taizhou Mountain battlefield soon. If you wish to see her, come to the Demon Court."

After saying that, she left with Fox Bayi and the other great demon kings.

Chen Yi watched them walk away, then greeted the White Mountain Ancestor and the others before returning to Youdu City.

It didn't take long.

The contents of the contract signed with the Demon Court were then spread throughout the cities of the human race:

"First, the northern five thousand li territory of the Demon Court will be given to the human race, from the city of Earth Flame to the banks of the Nether River."

"Secondly, the Demon Court needs to compensate the human race with one hundred million second-grade Divine Realm demon blood cores or equivalent rare and precious materials."

"at last……"

The news caused an uproar in all the cities.

The cheers and jubilation continued.

Even the elders were all smiles, finally relieved of the weight that had been pressing on their hearts for so long.

Although they knew that the real test for humanity was yet to come, such as exploring the Tai Zhou Mountain domain and dealing with the relationship with the Demon Court, this did not prevent the human race from celebrating in recent days.

"Take a three-day break!"

"Meat and wine are plentiful!"

As soon as the sound was heard, cheers erupted over all the cities.

Even Youdu City was no exception.

Chen Yi listened to the sounds around him with a smile, drinking his wine while watching the lively scene outside the window.

He seemed much more relaxed.

Zhan Hongxiu and Lü Cheng, who were drinking together, were both crying and laughing.

They were weeping for the humans they had witnessed die and be wounded over the years.

The smiles represent this hard-won peace.

Ning Xue only drank a few glasses before walking over to clink glasses with Chen Yi, who was standing alone by the window.

"Hmm... Junior Sister Yun Ni can only stay in Earth Flame City now?"

Hearing the voice, Chen Yi turned around and glanced back. "She has to oversee the grand formations in each city and won't be able to leave for a while."

Jiang Yunni's talent in array formations is truly formidable.

Even with the backup plan left behind by Daoist Ziying, her ability to become familiar with that grand formation so quickly is a testament to her natural talent.

Ning Xue nodded slightly, took a sip of wine, and looked directly at the smiling Chen Yi, then suddenly asked:

"Now that the battle at Taizhou Mountain has come to an end, Junior Sister Xueru should be arriving soon, right?"

Chen Yi paused slightly, then nodded with a smile: "I heard that the selection process on the Tianyuan Continent is not over yet."

"They'll come over after this is over."

Upon hearing this, Ning Xue lowered her head slightly, a complex expression appearing on her face, and sighed inwardly.

"It's been a while since I've seen her and Junior Sister Xuanzhen."

"almost……"

(End of this chapter)