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The creature nodded, turned and walked steadily toward the direction where the beams of light were denser, without hesitation.

After it walked away, Qian Renxue turned to look at Ling Feng and asked, "Do you think its suggestion is credible?"

Ling Feng said, "The credibility still needs further confirmation, but at least it is willing to engage in dialogue rather than take direct action."

This is much better than starting a fight the moment you meet.

Jin Chen leaned the Trident of Poseidon against a rock: "So, we're just going to wait here all day?"

Ling Feng said, "First, observe those moving light pillars and see if they continue to adjust their brightness during this period."

If the brightness continues to increase, it means they are using this time to complete the surround effect.

If the brightness remains stable, it indicates that they are indeed considering the feasibility of dialogue.

Di Tian said, "I'm going to take a walk around the edge."

Ling Feng said, "Don't get too close to the crack."

Di Tian walked along the edge for a distance, each step firm and steady.

He walked back to his original position: "The light pillars at the edges have indeed maintained their current brightness, without any significant increase or decrease."

The seal at the edge of the crack remains intact, and no new erosion has occurred.

Ling Feng said, "Then they are indeed waiting."

He found a relatively flat spot to sit down, placed the Dragon Staff across his lap, and focused his gaze on the slowly moving pillar of light.

After waiting for about half an hour, the creature returned.

It walked a little faster than when it left, and stopped in front of Ling Feng: "The higher-ups agree to establish a dialogue channel, but on one condition: you need to establish a stable contact point at the edge of the rift to ensure that information can be continuously transmitted, rather than being interrupted by the instability of the rift halfway through the transmission."

If your proposal can indeed be implemented, I can sign a preliminary agreement on behalf of the Seventh Legion of the Abyss.

Ling Feng stood up: "You can choose the location of the contact point."

The creature said, "There is a relatively flat area at the edge of the crack, which can serve as a contact point."

But we need you to provide a stable energy source to ensure that information can penetrate the rift and reach us.

Qian Renxue said, "We can provide the energy source."

The creature was silent for a moment: "Then the agreement can begin to be drafted."

The creature stood still for a moment, as if confirming whether Ling Feng's answer was sufficient as a starting point for a formal response.

Then it turned its head and glanced at the slowly moving beams of light behind it, as if to confirm that the beams of light were indeed maintaining their current state.

He turned his gaze back, his voice slightly deeper than before: "The content of the agreement needs to be confirmed by both parties."

We can start by listing the basic conditions that both parties can accept.

Once the liaison point is established, we will use it to verify the implementation of the agreement.

Ling Feng asked, "From your perspective, what clauses would you like to include in the basic content of the agreement?"

The creature was silent for a moment: "First, the seal at the edge of the crack needs to maintain its current width and cannot continue to shrink."

Second, residents of the Abyss can enter the edge of the divine realm through contact points to communicate, but they need to notify in advance and can only move within designated areas.

Third, if an irreversible collapse occurs within the abyss, the divine realm must allow eligible abyss inhabitants to evacuate through the rifts.

Ling Feng said, "I can accept the first two conditions."

The third point requires further discussion.

The specific number of people to be evacuated and the eligibility criteria need to be confirmed by both parties.

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"In addition, once the contact point is established, the information transmission process also needs to be agreed upon in advance to avoid delays or misunderstandings."

The creature said, "Okay."

The qualification criteria can be jointly developed by both parties.

If disagreements arise, they can be negotiated through the contact point.

Now, you can tell me any additional clauses you wish to add, and I will take them back for review by higher-ups.

Qian Renxue stepped forward: "We hope to clearly define the management responsibilities of the contact points."

The divine realm is responsible for maintaining the perimeter and supplying energy, while the abyss is responsible for maintaining order within the communication points.

If either party experiences persistent problems in the management of the contact point, the other party has the right to suspend the operation of the contact point until the problems are resolved.

After listening, the creature remained silent for a while, as if confirming the feasibility of the supplementary clauses in its own way: "The division of management responsibilities needs to be further refined."

I will take your terms back, along with my own assessment, and submit them to the higher-ups.

I will bring back the initial feedback by tomorrow at the latest.

Ling Feng said, "Then we'll wait here."

The creature nodded and turned to walk towards the pillar of light.

This time it didn't go far, stopping beside a black rock about twenty feet away from them, as if waiting for some signal.

Ling Feng didn't sit back down. He walked to the spot where the creature had stood before, turned his head and glanced at Qian Renxue: "How much of their evacuation request do you think is genuine, and how much is just an excuse?"

Qian Renxue said, "The truth should make up the majority."

If they simply want to buy time through negotiations, there's no need to mention the details of the evacuation.

The details were so specific; they didn't seem like they were made up on the spot.

Jin Chen said, "But if they really wanted to leave, why didn't they bring it up sooner?"

Di Tian said, "Because no one has ever given them a channel for negotiation before."

The rift lies on their side; they are unaware of the divine realm's stance and can only attempt to force their way through rather than actively engage in dialogue.

Ling Feng did not respond.

He stood beside the black rock, feeling the black gravel beneath his feet slowly sinking, as if being sucked away from below by something.

He didn't look down; he simply adjusted his posture, shifting his weight to his other foot, and continued standing.

In the distance, the dark red beams of light were slowly adjusting their brightness, as if they were confirming in their own way whether the agreed-upon terms had truly been accepted by both parties.

He sensed that the brightness of those beams of light was more stable than before, no longer pulsating continuously, but remaining at a relatively fixed level, as if waiting for the next instruction.

Jin Chen walked to his side, the Trident of Poseidon leaning against a rock: "Do you think they will agree to that agreement?"

Ling Feng said, "If they really need a way out, they will agree."

If they are merely trying to stall for time, we will see new changes in the beam of light at the edge of the cracks during the negotiations.

Di Tian said, "The pillar of light at the edge of the crack is currently stable."

If they are waiting for the agreement to be confirmed, this is a reasonable response.

If they intend to use this time to regroup their forces, the brightness of the light beams will fluctuate significantly.

Qian Renxue gripped the holy sword and walked around the area to confirm that there were no new changes in the surrounding area.

The creature stood beside the black rock for about half an hour, then walked back towards Ling Feng and the others, its pace slightly faster than when it left: "The higher-ups have reviewed the terms you proposed. Except for the specific number of people to be evacuated, which needs further negotiation, the other terms are acceptable."

We will send someone to confirm the location of the contact point together.

Ling Feng asked, "Have you chosen the location for the contact point?"

The creature said, "There is a relatively flat area on the southwest side of the crack edge, with a stable ground structure, suitable as the foundation for a communication point."

You can send someone over to inspect it.

Ling Feng turned his head to look at Di Tian: "Go and take a look."

Di Tian nodded and walked in the direction indicated by the creature.

Di Tian walked along the edge of the crack for a distance, about two or three hundred steps, before stopping.

That area was indeed flatter than the surrounding area, with a layer of fine grayish-white gravel covering the ground, and several protruding rocks at the edges that could serve as natural support points.

He stood in that area for a while, confirming the hardness of the ground, the distance between the crack edges, and the distribution of the surrounding light pillars, before turning back to Ling Feng's side: "The structure of that area is stable enough to serve as a contact point."

Located approximately one zhang (about 3.3 meters) from the edge of the crack, this location will not disturb the crack's natural state.

Ling Feng said, "Then let's set it there."

The creature was also heading in that direction.

It stopped at the designated location of the liaison point, glanced at the surrounding terrain, and then turned to Ling Feng: "The foundation of the liaison point can be built jointly by both of us."

We can provide materials and manpower; you are responsible for providing energy supply and guidance on edge maintenance.

Ling Feng said, "Okay."

He turned to look at Jin Chen: "Go back and tell Gu Yuena about the situation here."

She needs to know the location of the contact point and its construction progress.

Jin Chen nodded: "Okay, I'll make the trip."

He shouldered the trident of Poseidon and walked toward the rift.

Before crossing the crack, he glanced back and said, "I'll be right back."

Ling Feng nodded, and Jin Chen's figure disappeared into the dark purple light surging from the edge of the crack.

Construction of the liaison point officially began that afternoon.

A small team was sent from the abyss, carrying dark metal plates and fine ropes. They laid a layer of metal plates on the ground at the designated location of the contact point, and then secured the ropes to the rocks at the edge, forming a boundary line that was taking shape.

Ling Feng stood at the edge of the contact point, watching the team complete their work.

They didn't exchange any extra words; every step seemed to have been repeatedly confirmed.

Qian Renxue stood beside him, her gaze fixed on the metal plates being laid out: "The progress is faster than expected."

Ling Feng said, "They don't want to wait."

The main structure of the liaison point was completed that evening.

The metal plate was fixed to the ground, and the ropes along its edges had been tightened to form a clear boundary line.