A Visit from the Demon Domain

"How did the Third Prince respond?" Wang Ping asked about the most pressing matter first.

"The reply said that as long as we can withstand this encirclement, they will cooperate with us to launch a pincer attack on the islands under the Seventh Prince's command. They also promised to split the Seventh Prince's islands equally with us!"

Before Wang Ping could answer, Yulian asked, "Is that possible?"

Xia Weny added, "It will be the Chu Kingdom Imperial Court that divides the territory, but it will still fall within Linshui Prefecture's preaching area."

Yulian looked at Wang Ping.

"Negotiate with them under this framework first."

Wang Ping quickly made his decision. "Have the Chu Kingdom Imperial Court send people to negotiate with them first."

"Yes!"

Xia Weny nodded and accepted the task.

Wang Ping asked again, "When will Daoist Priest Le Xin arrive?"

"In three days!"

"Arrange for two reliable disciples from our sect to receive him, but do not make a grand show of it. We need to keep a low profile now."

"Yes!"

"Go attend to it."

Wang Ping waved his hand.

Xia Weny decisively turned into a streak of light and headed for the front courtyard. After landing before the main hall there, he ignored the disciples nearby who bowed to him and went straight to the reception hall beside it.

Daoist Priest Ke Yue had already been waiting in the reception hall for a long time.

When Xia Weny entered and saw Ke Yue, his brows could not help but crease slightly. His Divine Soul sensed a faint burning pain. Within the Inspiration World, half of Ke Yue's Primordial Spirit was a twisted Fire Spirit that seemed ready to choose someone and devour them.

"Greetings, predecessor!"

Xia Weny was exceedingly polite.

Ke Yue said with a smile,