The Celestial God Daoist Heir was not the only one making moves. The other Daoist Heirs were doing the same.
An Tuzi, Ji Liuyue, Bone Forest, and the others chatted pleasantly with the various Daoist Heirs. Amid what seemed like casual conversation and discussions of the Dao, they settled one matter of diplomatic relations and trade after another.
They even made a start on deeper alliances.
The negotiations continued for over a year, and every Daoist Heir came away with something.
On the whole, things were peaceful and friendly. Even the Black Tortoise Heavenly Palace and the Celestial God Palace, two forces whose meetings were usually steeped in blood, established relations and trade. Everything looked wonderful.
Yet everyone knew it was only an illusion.
The moment an opportunity arose, that peaceful illusion would be torn apart. The two sides would fight to the death and devour each other. Only the strongest could carry on an Immortal Order's legacy. Coexistence was impossible.
Rather than peace, this was the unnatural calm before war began.
"Fellow Daoists, I'll take my leave."
An Tuzi cupped his fists to the Five Qi Immortal Sect's Daoist Heir and the others, looking a little embarrassed. "I come from the countryside, and this is my first time in a medium chiliocosm like the Yin-Yang Void Realm. There's so much to see that I scarcely know where to look. I'd like to seek out some opportunities. I hope you won't take offense."
"Not at all, not at all."
The Five Qi Immortal Sect's Daoist Heir waved a hand.
"I'll take my leave as well."
"If any of you need anything, you can speak to the disciples below..."
"Farewell..."
Ji Liuyue, the Black Tortoise Daoist Heir, the Tianji Daoist, and the Shadow Demon Daoist Heir took their leave one by