I transformed into a cute girl and lived a carefree life in the apocalypse.

Peace talks... are they really just peace talks?

Is there also the implication that Xiang Zhuang's sword dance was aimed at Liu Bang?

If the peace talks are just a pretext, then humanity may be using this as a pretext to wipe out all three of them at the ninth rank.

They believed that the ninth-tier beings currently present were not all of them; there must be others lurking in the shadows, sharpening their fangs and waiting for a fatal opportunity to pounce on them.

If they demonstrate sufficient strength, then this will be a peace negotiation; otherwise, if they don't, it will be a trap, using the pretext of peace talks to wipe them out.

The Great Sage is now demonstrating her strength to Yan Shan, and she has achieved this goal, making everyone afraid to underestimate her.

The once mighty super empire that dominated the solar system has now become a target of covetous eyes. The stark contrast makes those who were just moments before experiencing the empire's most glorious period feel as if they are in a dream.

"Perhaps we can look for outside help."

The Grand Preceptor had a suggestion, but even he himself thought it was insane. If things went wrong, the human side would definitely start a war and wipe them out.

"Foreign aid? What foreign aid do we have left?" Iko glanced at him.

Now they are practically enemies of the world, if not enemies of the entire world. Any nation that dares to show them the slightest goodwill will immediately be attacked by them.

And with the massive tsunami they caused, how many people on the human side would still support them? They'd all be thinking of grinding them to dust!

The Grand Preceptor's tone turned icy again, "Foreign aid? Of course there is, isn't there all over the world?"

Iko's expression hardened. "You're not talking about..., are you?!"

"That's right, it's the mutated species that has led humanity into its current predicament."

“I recently tested some of the more powerful beings among them, and they don’t seem to be communicative species, not even civilizations.”

A thoughtful look appeared in Iko's eyes, but after thinking about it, he still felt that it was not feasible.

"Now they're forcing us to do this!" The Grand Preceptor shook his head, having a general strategy in mind.

"Besides, I never said we should form an alliance with them. If their offensive were to be even more intense, the human side would be overwhelmed, and the pressure on us would be much less."

Sometimes, having a large and successful family isn't always a good thing.

Humanity has many strong individuals and a very strong foundation, but they also have many things to protect, and therefore even more enemies.

Although the Odyssey are surrounded by enemies, their resources are limited, small but powerful, and they have a huge protective shield surrounding the entire Crescent City. Even in this era where mutated species run rampant, they can conserve their strength and live peacefully for decades.

"The commotion we caused when we returned to the scene may have been limited to a small area of ​​the Pacific Ocean, but the series of reactions were all interconnected. Changes in living space, water quality, and other factors caused those mutated species that lived deep in the ocean to relocate, with some choosing to come ashore. If we further fuel this trend, the situation will be much more favorable to us."

The Imperial Advisor said so.

However, he spoke very cautiously, not even revealing a hint of his thoughts. If the powerful on the human side were to learn of his intentions, they would surely do everything in their power to destroy Odyssey.

"Humanity is not a monolithic entity. We only need to secretly stir things up in the regions surrounding one or two major powers, and their opinions will definitely diverge!"

It can be said that this series of ideas are wildly imaginative, but they are indeed highly feasible.

Iko frowned and said, "But it will take time to set all this up, and the Feast at Hongmen is today. What should we do?"

The Imperial Advisor, recalling his recent cramming on knowledge of human society, was filled with disdain:

"Humans... their strong are very powerful, but the common people at the bottom are just ants who can be easily manipulated and made to turn around. They have a narrow vision and only see what others want them to see. Even if they are human, they can be used by us, especially those who think they have seen through the truth."

After saying this, the Grand Preceptor took something out of his pocket and handed it to Yike.

"Your Highness, Lan Haishen, and I have discussed the current state of humanity. This is our draft plan. I just added a few things on the spot. You can take a look."

Despite his doubts, Iko chose to watch anyway, and his expression changed drastically afterward.

He controlled his emotions well, suppressing the urge to excitedly pat the Grand Preceptor on the back, and growled:

"You bastard, why didn't you tell me you had a plan sooner!"

"This was just completed. We'll work with the two princes and the great sage to perfect and complete it later!"

"it is good!"

...........

Mu Mu glanced at the Grand Preceptor and Yi Ke, a layer of dim silver light rising around him, blocking out the sound. "Are we really going to take this opportunity to wipe them all out in one fell swoop?"

"That was the original plan... But do you really have the ability to deal with that terrifying woman?"

Hyde looked up at the moon high in the sky. The Great Sage had transformed into the bright moon, and all the strange phenomena were caused by her. She was barely managing to hold her own against the mountain unicorn.

In fact, it was already incredible that she didn't lose immediately.

"I don't know either. Judging from their momentum and strength, the marshal undoubtedly has an absolute advantage, but if this woman wants to run away, I don't think anyone can stop her."

This is Li Haoyi's assessment.

"Then our plan will have a huge flaw!"

"That's all we can do. We have more than one plan. Even if we can't wipe them all out, we need to put enough pressure on them to make them give up as much benefit as possible!"

The marshal's battle largely determined the direction of the peace talks, which was decided from the beginning.

In a short time, both Odyssey and humanity reached a conclusion.

Success or failure, it all depends on today!

How the world will develop in the future depends entirely on today!

Amidst the turmoil, it has already quietly arrived...

Chapter Eighty-Six: Open Sesame!

As Yan Ziming gazed at the epic battle, he couldn't help but ask, "Xian'er, which of them do you think is more likely to break through to the Soul Heaven realm first?"

"This cannot be explained in just a few words."

Liu Mengxian smiled. Who can predict the future? Both are brilliant and outstanding individuals; it's possible that one of them will go first.

"Hey, Xian'er, what's the key to breaking through to the ninth rank?"

"You've met all the requirements; all you lack is time." Liu Mengxian gently stroked his cheek, advising Yan Ziming not to be too impatient.

“I know this can’t be rushed…” Yan Ziming pouted in frustration.

She understood this simple principle. Even a genius like Mu Mu spent more than four and a half years hovering at the eighth level before breaking into the ninth level. She herself would have spent either less or more time.

Breaking through from the eighth rank to the ninth rank is a process of "accumulation" and cannot be achieved overnight; otherwise, there wouldn't be so few people at the ninth rank.

Mu Mu could have broken through to the ninth rank, but she chose not to, accumulating strength and then rising to a level that many people could only look up to.

Many people estimate that she will be able to advance to the Divine Gathering Realm in another year or two, because her accumulation is deep enough that even after breaking through to the ninth level, it still subtly provides her with the motivation to continue moving forward.

"But... wouldn't anyone feel an irresistible itch after witnessing such a duel?"

Yan Ziming's eyes lit up as he watched, feeling refreshed and his thoughts soared to the heavens.

This feeling was countless times stronger than her dream of becoming a superhuman when she was an ordinary person.

Especially after she was able to see the outline of the ninth level, her excitement was even greater than that of other ability users, because she knew that she would one day reach such a level, and she couldn't wait to do so.

Liu Mengxian glanced at her sideways and found that the latter's attention had been completely focused on the battle between Yan Shan and the Great Sage, and the longing in her eyes could not be concealed no matter what.

"If I have some free time, I'll practice with you."

"Huh?" Yan Ziming turned her head, surprised and delighted. "Really?"

"Of course, I won't show any mercy."

A seemingly casual remark sent a shiver down Yan Ziming's spine.

She understood how terrifying Liu Mengxian could be when she got serious; she was truly like a devil, and she would probably often face life-or-death situations.

Yan Ziming's expression was so obvious that Liu Mengxian couldn't help but feel annoyed. She glared at her and said, "Am I that scary?"

"Uh...cough cough! No! Xian'er, how could you be scary! You're the epitome of a virtuous wife and loving mother! Just like..."

Liu Mengxian lowered her head and approached.

Yan Ziming tapped his finger, "A bit harsh..."

"Then I'll be gentle with you."

"Ah... please have mercy..."

For some reason, Yan Ziming felt that these words had a different meaning, which made her think wildly and her pretty face blush.

During this time, the battle between the two peerless experts also came to an end.

The moon that the Great Sage had been on had finally cracked, but it still hung high in the sky and barely didn't fall. The mountain unicorn that Yan Shan had transformed into stood at the same height, its feet treading on earth-yellow divine light.

"That's it for now."

Yan Shan voluntarily transformed back into human form, his aura dissipating silently, and he landed on the ground like an ordinary person, captivating everyone's attention.

It seems the outcome has already been decided.

Even if there wasn't a direct winner, the outcome clearly showed who had the upper hand and who had the lower hand.

"That's it."

The great sage descended from the heavens, having survived a great battle, yet remained untouched by dust, his figure ethereal and dreamlike.

She seemed unsatisfied with the result, remaining quite indifferent.

The fact that she could withstand the attacks of the mountain qilin for so long without being defeated immediately is enough to prove her great strength.