Before long, Xiao Hejian received a reply. He personally flew underground and faced Lord of the Thunderous Grotto. "The alliance leader said you may be spared, but Thunderous Grotto-Heaven must belong to the alliance. Of course, the alliance will not recklessly attempt anything with the grotto-heaven's Qi Cultivation Fruits."
"No!" Lord of the Thunderous Grotto's attitude was exceedingly firm. "This grotto-heaven is my home. I will never give it up! The grotto-heaven must not change hands. This was originally our territory—what right does the alliance have to seize and plunder it? Lightning Gu will remain under my temporary custody. You must withdraw, and there must be no further invasions in the future. I can sign a contract with the alliance, swearing never to covet or lay hands on Lightning Gu. If the alliance wants Rank 9 Lightning Gu, it can provide resources to nurture the Lightning Forest here."
Xiao Hejian said nothing and could only relay Lord of the Thunderous Grotto's demands to Wu Shuai for review.
Wu Shuai pondered for a moment, somewhat unable to make up his mind.
He then used a secret method to inform his main body of this intelligence, leaving the decision to it.
Fang Yuan fell into deep thought.
"Rank 9 Immortal Gu possesses extraordinary might, so making concessions would indeed be worthwhile. But this wild Lightning Gu is only rank eight for now. Who knows how many resources and how great a price it would take to turn it into rank nine? And how many unforeseen accidents would arise during that process?"
"Another point is crucial: the news of Lightning Gu can no longer be concealed. Once its influence spreads, it will inevitably spark war. Whether Heavenly Court, Longevity Heaven, or other forces intervene aside, Wu Shuai and Sea of Qi Ancestor alone