NOVPUBWang Ba felt as if he had been pardoned, unable to help but step back a few paces, his gaze sweeping over the three figures with wariness.
Yao Wudi slightly tilted his head, squinting his eyes:
"The three from the Kingdom of Immortals, what now, want to arm-wrestle with me?"
From the distant trio of figures, an Evil God with deep blue skin and gills on his cheeks emerged, his expressionless face chillingly stated:
"I am called ’Zhansha’."
"I know you, you are quite formidable. Although the Mountain Goblin Deity was of no use, not just any Cultivator at the Early Divine Transformation Stage can easily annihilate it... However, our arrival is not to seek revenge, but to avoid any further unfounded aggression with your dynasty."
"Our visit today is to propose a demarcation along the border with Chen State and Song State, to govern our respective territories without encroachment."
Yao Wudi’s gaze narrowed as he scrutinized the three, but remained silent.
A flicker of embarrassment crossed Zhansha’s face.
His gaze also narrowed, fixing on Yao Wudi:
"Does your Excellency not agree?"
Yao Wudi scoffed once more, suddenly lifting his hand, Divine Patterns rapidly coalescing on his palm:
"Don’t talk so much, if you can take this move of mine, then we’ll do as you say."
Before his words fell silent, Yao Wudi had already clasped his hand into a fist and gently pushed it forward.
An invisible fist energy traveled a thousand miles, but arrived in an instant!
Zhansha remained expressionless, gently exhaling.
A bubble iridescent with rainbow hues emitted from His mouth, expanding rapidly to shield Him.
Boom!
The moment the invisible fist collided with the bubble, a tremendous explosion roared, reverberating across the entire sky.
From Chen State’s direction, an invisible barrier shook as it intercepted the blast and the shockwave.
By the time the sound of the explosion reached Wang Ba’s ears, it had been reduced to a muffled thud.
The shockwave crashed into the Formation at the border of Chen State and halted abruptly, slowly falling away.
Zhansha stood unscathed in mid-air.
The two Evil Gods behind Him likewise had stern gazes, watching Yao Wudi without moving a muscle.
As for the others, they were completely disregarded in the eyes of these three Evil Gods.
Zhansha, with an indifferent tone laced with a hint of pride, addressed Yao Wudi: 𝚗o𝚟pub.𝚌𝚘𝚖
"What does your Excellency think?"
Yao Wudi’s expression remained unchanged as he lowered his fist, his tone casual:
"Not bad. Although I may be the weakest of the Immortal Ascension in the sect, the fact that you could catch my punch gives you some right to express opinions... However, I disagree with your proposal."
Hearing Yao Wudi’s words, Zhansha’s heart tightened slightly.
Yet His face showed no emotion:
"Does your Excellency have any better ideas?"
"I have no grand ideas, only that, this place called Song State, I can’t give to you."
Yao Wudi, in a carefree manner, pointed to the ground beneath him and then around, including the direction behind the Evil Gods, arrogantly declared:
"I am the Chief Guardian of Sen, Fu, Chen, and Song four states, as is well known. Without my permission, you took the opportunity of my seclusion to steal the populace of Song, and now you want to take its territory as well?"
Zhansha’s brows furrowed at once, "Isn’t Song State a vassal state of Chu?"
Yao Wudi’s demeanor suddenly turned cold:
"Says who? Let whoever says that come say it to my face."
Watching Yao Wudi’s righteous indignation, Zhansha couldn’t help but twitch the corner of His mouth.
Chu was barely holding on against the onslaught of the Kingdom of Immortals; how would they explain on behalf of the Kingdom of Immortals? Jin would surely be glad to claim this territory.
But if they were really to heed the words of this Great Jin Transforming God, losing Song State would also mean that the Kingdom of Immortals would lose a strategic stronghold to contain Jin.
After pondering for a moment, He ultimately spoke:
"Can your words represent your dynasty?"
Yao Wudi scoffed:
"As the Chief Guardian of the Southeast, my word is as good as spit on a spike."
"Fine then, let us immediately make a sworn pact."
Zhansha quickly responded.
Song Dongyang and Tang Ji exchanged glances with Wang Ba, seemingly in agreement.
Then Yao Wudi nodded his head.
Half an incense stick later.
Everyone watched as the figures of the three Evil Gods disappeared into the horizon, all breathing a sigh of relief.
Even Yao Wudi’s gaze darkened as he looked away.
"Master."
Wang Ba stepped forward.
"Mhm," Yao Wudi nodded and then said gravely,
"These Evil Gods have some ability. A first-level direct god seems to be almost as powerful as a middle-stage Immortal Ascension Cultivator. I’m not sure I could beat all three of them."
Wang Ba’s expression immediately became solemn.
If even Master lacked confidence, it was clear that the Evil Gods who came this time were not on the same level as the previously encountered Mountain Goblin Deity and Infant Deity.
But he soon frowned and said,
"The Kingdom of Immortals would rather give up a kingdom they had grasped just to ensure that we do not take action against them. It seems the Kingdom of Immortals and Yan State are truly serious this time."
Song Dongyang slightly shook his head then nodded:
"The land of Song State is not too important to them, after all, they have already taken its people."
"But this does confirm our previous thoughts, perhaps the Kingdom of Immortals decided to target Yan State because Senior Brother Yao took thirty million of their population. This is indeed good news for us; the primitive Demonic Sect is not truly aligned with us."
Yao Wudi nodded in agreement, then waved his hand:
"Enough, now that things are settled, you all should go quickly; I’ll hold down the fort here."
Song Dongyang and Tang Ji hesitated, but both eventually agreed:
