A Happy Cooperation

Hongjun can give you, I can indeed give you too.

"However, let's be clear from the start. I don't know if what he's giving you is permanent residency, but with my current authority, I can't grant you permanent residency."

Even if it becomes possible in the future, Xiang Dong doesn't want to grant a permanent visa; a term visa would be a safer option.

Once the expiration date is reached, the contract must be renewed.

If you meet the requirements, you can stay. If you don't, then I'm sorry, we'll have to remove you.

Only with some constraints can the cooperation between the two parties last. After all, the gap in strength between Xiang Dong and Yangmei is too great; it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that one is in the heavens and the other on the earth.

With Yangmei's current strength and cultivation level, she might not be able to completely annihilate Xiang Dong, but what if she were to attain the Chaos Great Unity Golden Immortal?

He didn't care before; death would end everything. But now he has another Primordial Spirit, twelve brothers and sisters, and a mess to clean up. Just thinking about it gives him a headache.

Even if he couldn't be killed, Yangmei had a million ways to trap, banish, or even seal or imprison Xiang Dong. There were countless ways to make him wish he were dead. Did he really think the Space Demon God was a pushover? He was, after all, a veteran top-three existence.

Yangmei fell silent. He understood what Xiang Dong meant by "visa" after a moment's thought.

Thinking back carefully to Hongjun's previous promises, he realized that Hongjun had not mentioned anything about time limits or permanence. Based on his understanding of Hongjun, he knew that the other party would definitely not grant him a permanent visa; at most, it would be for a period of time, and with many restrictions.

Just tell me whether you gave it to me or not. I never said I wanted a permanent one in the first place, and you didn't even ask.

Despite his otherworldly and ethereal appearance, Hongjun was quite authoritative when it came to playing word games and being a rogue.

Cooperating with Hongjun is like asking a tiger for its skin; one must be extremely careful to avoid being tricked. But cooperating with Xiang Dong, at least both sides are completely transparent with each other.

"So, what do I need to do to renew my visa after it expires?"

Yangmei quickly figured out the key points, which were also within Xiang Dong's expectations. Xiang Dong picked up his phone and operated it to generate an agreement, making two copies, which was quite ceremonial.

This is an agreement generated by the Heavenly Dao Power, possessing both binding force and Yinguo.

Yangmei read it carefully and nodded in satisfaction, because Xiang Dong's requirements were very simple: if she wanted to renew her visa, she had to abide by three principles.

Simply put, it means to behave oneself and not to make a move unless necessary. Sage- level combat power is too easy to cause devastating damage to the Primordial World, and the current Primordial World cannot withstand such turmoil.

Therefore, Xiang Dong only wanted to keep the other party under control, using them as a deterrent force to maintain peace and stability in the Primordial World and contribute to building a better Primordial World.

As long as Yangmei behaves herself, her visa will continue to be renewed, as for the conditions...

"My condition is simple: you must participate in the upcoming Dao-Demon Conflict. But you're not helping Hongjun, nor are you helping Luohou; you're helping yourself."

"Help myself?"

Yangmei was completely confused; this conflict between the Demon Dao and righteous paths was of no benefit to him whatsoever.

"Yes." Xiang Dong's tone was firm and unquestionable, "While ensuring our own safety, we should try to save as many people as possible. For example, Heaven and Earth, Yin-Yang, Five Elements, Samsara, Yellow Springs... the more the better."

Xiang Dong most wanted to save Samsara and Yellow Springs, as they were of great use to Houtu and might be the key to the evolution of the Underworld and the revival of the Earthly Dao.

But he couldn't say it directly. If Yangmei realized their importance and started to manipulate them, Xiang Dong would be at a disadvantage.

Moreover, he genuinely wanted as many of these remnants of the Chaos Demon Gods as possible to survive, not for any other reason than to give Hongjun and the Heavenly Dao something to do, instead of spending their days idly scheming against this and that.

While Yangmei was deep in thought, Xiang Dong said something that enlightened her, and she instantly understood the key point.

"I can sign several of these visa agreements, but not too many, otherwise Heavenly Dao will be displeased."

Oh, I understand!

Even though these Chaos Demon Gods were reincarnated and became native beings of the Primordial World, they still managed to exploit a loophole, which is why the Heavenly Dao does not tolerate them.

Hongjun and Luohou possess what the Heavenly Dao requires, and could compete to merge with the Dao, but they don't. If they don't want to become Heavenly Dao Sage, they must go into the Chaos to prove the Dao Chaos Great Unity Golden Immortals. Once they have proven the Dao, the Heavenly Dao will not allow them to return.

Now that he has this visa, even the Heavenly Dao can't stop him. But if he's the only Chaos Demon Gods with a visa left, he'll inevitably become a thorn in the Heavenly Dao's side and a target of concentrated fire.

However, if more remnants of the old regime survive, the Heavenly Dao's attention will be diverted, and the pressure it bears will naturally be less.

When necessary, these surviving elders can unite to fight against the Heavenly Dao.

This is also a way to check and balance the Heavenly Dao. Did Pangu behind this kid, consider things this far ahead?

Yangmei thought that all of this was Pangu's scheme, and for her own safety, Yangmei agreed after a moment's thought.

"Okay, I promise."

"It's a pleasure doing business with you."

Xiang Dong extended his hand, Yangmei paused for a moment before extending her hand as well, shaking hands with Xiang Dong's.

"Then you sign here, put your divine name on it, make two copies, and after you've signed, you can go to Chaos to prove your Dao."

With Yangmei signing her divine name, the Heavenly Dao Contract was established, and a great weight was lifted from Yangmei's heart.

Having secured Yangmei as a powerful ally, Xiang Dong prepared to do something else: intercept the Creation Green Lotus.

Xiang Dong greeted Nuwa. He had been staying in her spiritual field for some time, and he needed to inform the landlady before leaving, especially since he still had several clones left.

Where are you headed, fellow Daoist?

At this time, Nuwa was not yet involved in high-level battles like the Dao-Demon Conflict, but the Tribulation Qi permeating the world was itself a warning.

A storm is brewing; things are not peaceful outside. It's best not to wander around at this time.

Of course, if it's Xiang Dong who goes out, then there's not much to worry about. He has many clones and is immortal, so he can roam freely.

"I need to find a good treasure, or someone will take it apart."

Xiang Dong smiled mysteriously, offering no further explanation, intending to give Nuwa another chance once he had successfully intercepted and seized the prize.

"Since you are seeking fortuitous opportunity, then please be careful, fellow Daoist."

"Sure, sure."

After leaving the dojo, Xiang Dong skillfully opened the Heavenly Dao Browser and searched for the Creation Green Lotus.

The Heavenly Dao signal flickered intermittently, and the internet speed was incredibly slow. The Merit Golden Wheel had spun countless times, and Xiang Dong's Primordial Spirit power had been consumed by nearly a third.

Finally, the results are in.

Searching for a supreme treasure that is not tolerated by the Heavenly Dao is truly costly.