Douluo: The blue phoenix cries loudly, and the wind whistles through the air

Despite the strong anti-war sentiment within the Star Luo Empire, both sides have suffered significant losses. If the Star Luo royal family gains nothing and hastily ends the war, it will only push the anti-war sentiment within the country to a fever pitch.

Therefore, Dai Tianfeng must achieve something on the issue of a ceasefire, even if it's just verbal, otherwise it will be difficult to quell the anti-war sentiment in the country.

Similarly, the Heavenly Dou Empire must also reap some rewards!

Both empires wanted to gain an advantage, but benefits can't just appear out of thin air, and the Spirit Hall certainly couldn't be expected to foot the bill!

The most important point in Wu Qi's proposal was the exchange of territory!
In the past, the two great empires were constantly at war, occupying parts of each other's territory.

The people living in these regions do not consider themselves members of the Tiandou (or Xingluo) Empire, but rather want to return to their homeland.

For both sides, these areas were difficult to govern and frequently resulted in bloodshed. Exchanging these territories was a way of giving their families an explanation.

Furthermore, both empires had to publicly announce that they would invest in and develop the lands they had acquired in exchange for reparations. Of course, this was just rhetoric; in practice, they would each mind their own business and not try to take advantage of the other.

After reading the contents of the document, Xue Qinghe frowned and immediately objected: "Your Holiness, this is unacceptable. The Star Luo Empire is protecting the murderer of my father. If this matter is not resolved, how can I face my ancestors!"

On the other hand, Dai Tianfeng strongly agreed with this.

During the border war, he had already seized a lot of benefits from the Haotian Sect. This time, he not only suffered no losses, but also managed to appease public opinion in the country, which can be described as killing two birds with one stone.

"Hmph, ignorant child. I agree with His Holiness the Pope's proposal, and at the same time, I will show the world my Star Luo royal family's determination to cease hostilities."

Xue Qinghe sneered, "You were in the wrong in this war to begin with, so of course you're eager to stop. If you want my Heavenly Dou Empire to stop the war, the Star Luo Royal Family must at least pay my country ten million gold soul coins in war reparations."

Dai Tianfeng didn't argue with him. He looked at Wu Qi, shrugged, and said with feigned helplessness, "Your Holiness, I have already expressed my stance on a ceasefire and I strongly agree with your proposal. If a final agreement is not reached, it will not be my fault."

"I would also like to state my position here: reparations are absolutely unacceptable!"

Xue Qinghe's entire speech was pre-arranged, so Wu Qi naturally knew what to do next.

His gaze fell upon Xue Qinghe, then he inquired, "Your Majesty Xue Qinghe, can the issue of reparations be put on hold? I can coordinate that the Star Luo Empire open up a portion of its commercial market, earning some profits from the people to offset the reparations. What do you think?"

The Star Luo Empire has superior geographical conditions and is rich in gemstones. In its trade with the Heavenly Dou Empire, it often enjoys a trade surplus. Giving up some market share in some industries is nothing to Dai Tianfeng.

On the contrary, if trade between the two empires is promoted, the Star Luo Empire's gems can earn even more profits.

Xue Qinghe remained opposed to the indemnity, insisting on it. Dai Tianfeng, being a powerful man, would never sign an indemnity agreement that would humiliate the country and cede sovereignty!
As expected, the first round of negotiations between the two sides ended in failure. The two emperors left Papal Mountain through different passages, and the eyes of the various forces watching from the outside knew that no agreement had been reached.

Inside the Papal Palace.

As a Guardian Douluo, Qian Gu Chang Kong listened to the entire negotiation process and couldn't help but ask, "Brother Wu, why did you let Xue Qinghe insist on paying reparations? Wouldn't it have been better to just reach a ceasefire agreement?"

Wu Qi nodded slightly and said, "That's indeed good. But my previous plans do not support Xue Qinghe signing a ceasefire agreement today."

“Detonating such a huge bomb is not something that can be easily dismissed. This matter requires some assistance from the Heavenly Dou Royal Family.” “Xue Qinghe is raising his bottom line now to prepare for a compromise later.”

It's like opening a window in a house. If you do it directly, not all the residents will necessarily agree. But if you start by threatening to tear the roof off, the others will inevitably agree to open a window in the house in order to compromise and balance your interests.

Politics is an art of compromise and balance.

According to Qian Gu Chang Kong, signing a ceasefire agreement now only balances the relationship between Xing Luo and Tian Dou. Only if Xue Qinghe voluntarily backs down afterwards will there be a true balance between the Spirit Hall and the two great empires!

Qian Gu Chang Kong shrugged and gave a dry laugh to ease the awkwardness.

Previously, their struggle with Bibi Dong was more about personal interests and could not be elevated to the political level.

Qian Gu Chang Kong has his own cleverness, and with his abilities, he's more than capable of avoiding losses in minor matters. However, when it comes to the political level, his qualifications seem far too shallow.

The shift from considering only individual interests to equally distributing greater collective interests is enormous.

"Observe more, learn more, and ask more questions. No one is born knowing these things." Wu Qi chuckled and continued, "Prepare well. The day after tomorrow is your coronation ceremony as a Title Douluo. So many eyes are watching, you must show the style befitting a Title Douluo!"

Two days later, Wu Qi invited the emperors of the two great empires to discuss a ceasefire agreement.

Xue Qinghe remained adamant about paying reparations. Apart from that, the two emperors had a very pleasant negotiation on other matters, and there were no disagreements.

The mutual opening of trade markets between the two sides can be seen as an advantage that Wu Qi secured for the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile School and the Gathering Righteousness School. After all, these two major sects have become the cornerstone of the Heaven Dou Empire, occupying a significant market share within the empire. The bigger the pie, the more they can profit.

Meanwhile, on the Star Luo Empire side, Davis can also gain political capital from this, which will help him better counter Dai Mubai.

It can be said that, so far, the negotiation process and the benefits exchanged are all under Wu Qi's control.

……

Meanwhile, Tang Xiao and Yu Xiaogang from the Clear Sky Sect also arrived in Wuhun City.

In contrast to the Star Luo royal family, who were busy with negotiations, they seemed to have nothing to do and were chatting idly in the hotel.

"Master, do you know where Bibi Dong lives? I still have some doubts in my mind, and I must get confirmation from Bibi Dong herself." Tang Xiao remained vigilant and couldn't help but ask.

Yu Xiaogang leisurely took a sip of tea and said, "As the Pope, he would naturally live on Pope Mountain. But now that the Pope's position has changed hands, Bibi Dong may have moved to any part of the city."

“We have no informants in Wuhun City. If we go to search for her rashly, we don’t know how much time it will take. Sect Leader Tang, don’t worry. I know the process of the coronation ceremony. As the former Pope, Bibi Dong will definitely attend. It’s not too late for me to go find her after the ceremony.”

Since that was the case, Tang Xiao didn't say anything more.

Since this matter can only be handled by Yu Xiaogang, we should just follow the other party's wishes. (End of Chapter)