It was not only the Heavenly God Dao Child who was making moves; the other Dao Children were doing the same.
Soil-Calming Sage, Ji Liuyue, Bone Forest Heavenly Monarch, and many Dao Children chatted and laughed together, settling matter after matter concerning diplomatic ties and trade amid what appeared to be idle conversation and discussions of the Dao.
Even deeper alliances had begun to take shape.
These negotiations continued for more than a year, and every Dao Child gained something.
Overall, it was peaceful and friendly. Even Black Tortoise Heavenly Palace and Heavenly God Palace, two factions steeped in bloodshed from the moment they met, established diplomatic relations and opened trade. Everything appeared wonderful.
Yet everyone knew this was nothing but an illusion.
The instant an opportunity arose, this illusion of peace and beauty would be torn to shreds. Both sides would inevitably engage in a life-or-death slaughter and devour one another. Only the strongest could represent the Immortal Sect inheritance; coexistence was absolutely impossible.
Rather than peace, this was the unnatural stillness before war began.
"Fellow Daoists, I shall take my leave here."
Soil-Calming Sage cupped his hands toward the Dao Child of the Five Qi Immortal Sect and the other Dao Children, saying somewhat embarrassedly, "I come from the countryside. This is my first time in a Middle Thousand World Yin Yang Void Realm, and it has truly dazzled my eyes. I wish to seek out some opportunities. I hope you Fellow Daoists will not take offense."
"Not at all, not at all."
The Five Qi Immortal Sect Dao Child waved his hand.
"I shall be taking my leave."
"If you have any matters, you may speak to the disciples below..."
"Farewell..."
Ji Liuyue, Xuanwu Dao Child, Heavenly Secrets Dao Child, and Shadow Demon Dao Child each took