The War Ends

A deafening explosion came from afar, and blue and yellow lights lit up the sky, with shockwaves like a tidal wave.

Wu Xiao stood in a vast Yellow Desert, holding a Jade Ruler that shimmered with yellow light. The words "Dry Soil" were engraved on the front of the Jade Ruler.

There was some blood at the corner of his mouth, and his face was slightly pale.

Mo Wuya and Qi Xiao stood high in the sky, their expressions icy.

"Just as I expected, a second Spirit Transformation cultivator has appeared. No wonder you launched this war; did you think the two of you could destroy me?"

Wu Xiao said coldly.

He and Mo Wuya duel, both relying on the Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasure, the Dry Earth Ruler. They were evenly matched when Qi Xiao suddenly launched a sneak attack, injuring Wu Xiao.

"Fellow Daoist Wu, you are truly capable, having obtained a Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasure."

A hint of apprehension flashed in Mo Wuya's eyes.

If Wu Xiao didn't possess Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasure, Mo Wuya truly intended to eliminate Wu Xiao with Qi Xiao, or at the very least severely injure Wu Xiao. Who knew Wu Xiao would produce a Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasure? Under these circumstances, severely injuring Wu Xiao would be extremely difficult.

"Want to continue fighting? I'm happy to oblige."

Wu Xiao said coldly.

Qi Xiao laughed and said, "I only wanted to spar with Fellow Daoist Wu. Fellow Daoist Wu is indeed worthy of his reputation. There's no point in continuing the fight. At our level, we should be considering ascension. There's no need to continue fighting."

"Stop right now!"

Mo Wuya expressed his strong agreement.

A cornered dog will jump over a wall; it's best to quit while you're ahead. It's not too late to fight Wu Xiao after Qi Xiao obtains the Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasure.

The Human Race has a significant advantage and can outlast the Barbarian Race. In a true fight to the death, it's impossible to predict what will happen. Most importantly, even if they kill Wu Xiao, they won't gain much benefit. Territory, mines, and Spirit Herb Garden are of little use to them and won't improve their cultivation or strength.

"Hmph, we will not cede territory. If you don't agree, then let's continue fighting."

Wu Xiao said coldly.

"Then let's keep fighting! I want to see how long your Barbarian Race can hold out."

Qi Xiao's face was full of fighting spirit.

The primary strategic objective of this major battle is to annihilate Wu Xiao, followed by severely crippling Wu Xiao, and finally, to expand our territory.

The Nether Corpse Sect needed to expand its territory, so Qi Xiao naturally wouldn't agree to Wu Xiao's conditions.

"Fellow Daoist Wu, do you think that because you possess Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasure, we can't do anything to you?"

Mo Wuya sneered.

A hint of apprehension flashed in Wu Xiao's eyes. After a moment's thought, he asked, "How much territory do you want?"

Qi Xiao took out a map and tossed it to Wu Xiao.

Wu Xiao frowned and said, "You want too much territory. You really think we're easy targets. Cutting it by seventy percent would be more reasonable."

"A 30% cut is the bottom line."

Qi Xiao said in a deep voice.

"I also have a bottom line: cut it by 50%."

Wu Xiao's tone was cold.

Qi Xiao and Mo Wuya exchanged a glance and shook their heads.

"A 40% cut is our bottom line."

Mo Wuya said in a deep voice.

After a moment's thought, Wu Xiao agreed. Being weaker, he had no choice but to back down.

Having reached a consensus, they all returned to their respective camps and called a retreat.

When Mo Wuya announced their victory, the Human Race cultivators cheered.

Master Ice Silkworm breathed a sigh of relief. It was finally over. If the fighting had continued, he might have died on the front lines as well.

Master Ice Silkworm and other Nascent Soul Cultivator arrived at the Barbarian-Resisting Hall, where Mo Wuya and Qi Xiao sat in the main seats.

"Fellow Daoist Qi of the Nether Corpse Sect has advanced to the Nascent Spirit Transmutation Realm, so we now have two Spirit Transformation cultivators."

Mo Wuya explained.

"Greetings, Senior Mo and Senior Qi."

Master Ice Silkworm and the others bowed respectfully.

"Many people died in this battle, but many powerful cultivators emerged. We will reward those who contributed. You should go back and rest first. Junior Nephew Lu, send people to tally the results of each force or individual. Those who have made contributions will be rewarded, and those who have committed offenses will be punished."

Mo Wuya gave the instructions.

"Yes, Uncle Mo."

Lu Qingshan readily agreed.

Mo Wuya gave a few instructions and then left with Qi Xiao.

Master Ice Silkworm and Du Yinyin returned to the Spirit Control Garden and sat down in a Cyan Stone Pavilion.

"The battle is finally over. Now we're just waiting for Junior Brother Shen to return."

Du Yinyin said with a smile.

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Sky Wolf City, Sky Wolf Hall.

Wu Xiao sat in the main seat, his gaze authoritative.

Zhe Sen and more than forty other Nascent Soul Cultivator stood on both sides, each with a different expression.

This battle, once again, ended in their defeat.

All fifteen tribes suffered significant losses, with four tribes crippled. The Golden Ape Tribe suffered the greatest losses, with its members dying on the front lines and its rear stronghold being attacked by Shen Long and his group of four.

"Bi Xin, this place is now in your hands. You are responsible for handing over to the Human Race cultivators and handling the issue of territory cession. Everyone else must obey your orders."

"It Wu Xiao instructed.

"Yes, Great Elder (Senior Wu)."

Bi Xin and the others agreed in unison.

"I have witnessed your performance in this battle, and you have all done very well, especially the Sky Wolf Tribe, who lost four Nascent Soul Cultivator Nascent Soul Cultivator killed five. Young friend Zhe, I am giving you this Spirit Treasure, hoping that your Sky Wolf Tribe will continue its efforts."

With a flick of his sleeve, Wu Xiao sent out Flying Dagger that gleamed with a blue light, which landed in front of Zhe Sen.

"Senior Wu."

Zhe Sen was filled with gratitude.

"Take it! This is what you deserve. There are two Spirit Transformation cultivators among the Human Race in the East Hua Cultivation World, and they may launch another war. After the war, you should rest and recuperate well and cultivate more Nascent Soul Cultivator."

"It Wu Xiao instructed.

Zhe Sen and the others readily agreed, their expressions respectful.

Wu Xiao gave a few instructions and dismissed Zhe Sen and the others, leaving only Bi Xin behind.

"Send people to continue searching for the Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasure. If I obtain another Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasure, my strength will increase significantly."

"It Wu Xiao instructed.

"Yes, Great Elder."

Bi Xin agreed.

"Send people to places where there might be seals. It doesn't matter if they break the seals, as long as we obtain the Heaven-Piercing Spirit Treasure. Even if it seals High Antiquity demon, we don't care. We..."

Before Wu Xiao could finish speaking, he opened his mouth and spat out a mouthful of black blood, his face turning pale.

"Great Elder, are you alright?"

Bi Xin asked with concern.

"It's alright. Luckily, my physical body is strong. I was only hit by Qi Xiao's Heavenly Corpse Palm, otherwise I would have turned into a pool of blood. I need to rest for a while to force out the corpse poison from my body."

"That's what Wu Xiao said."

The Heavenly Corpse Palm is a rare and highly poisonous technique, a unique Divine Ability of the Heavenly Corpse Treasure Canon, the Nether Corpse Sect's most treasured martial Cultivation Method.

If it were an ordinary Spirit Transformation cultivator, they would have died from the poison long ago after being struck by the Heavenly Corpse Palm.

"Great Elder, shall we invite Fellow Daoist Tu over for you to take a look?"

Bi Xin asked.

"Spirit Transformation cultivator's Heavenly Corpse Palm technique is beyond the neutralization of a fourth-tier Alchemist. My poisoning isn't severe; I can use magic to force it out. You may leave!"

"I'm giving the order, "Wu Xiao said, his voice weak.

Bi Xin responded and withdrew.