Only then did he finally understand why Empress Houtu had issued such an order. If he brought these promising talents into the Blood Sea, his Asura Teachings could flourish.
Then, the Blood Sea could be made impregnable. So long as the Western Two Saints did not act, the Asura Clan would be fully capable of contending with the Buddhist Sect.
Not only could he earn a favor from the Human Emperor this time, but he could also strengthen the Blood Sea. Why not?
The furrow between Ming He's brows eased, and a smile appeared on his face.
"Xuanyuan Junior, I agree to your proposal."
Before Xuanyuan could speak, Ming He abruptly changed the subject. "However, I have one condition. If the Human Emperor agrees, my Blood Sea is willing to provide protection for the Human Race!"
Xuanyuan was overjoyed. He had not expected this senior to be so easy to talk to.
"May I ask what condition you have, Senior?"
"It is very simple. I need some members of the Human Race to join my Asura Teachings and strengthen the Blood Sea. Of course, they will still be members of the Human Race. If disaster befalls the Human Race, they may leave at any time. My Blood Sea will not force the Human Race as the Buddhist Sect does."
Ming He still hoped that the Human Race would join voluntarily. Hearts won through coercion were insincere, their Dao Hearts flawed. No matter how talented they were, he would not think highly of them.
Loyalty was not something that could be achieved through brainwashing like the Buddhist Sect did. Ming He firmly believed that one day, Zhunti and the others would suffer a backlash.
Xuanyuan pondered for a long time. But when he thought of how the Blood River Tribe had