Signing a Pact, Each Harboring Hidden Schemes

Having determined the ownership of the last Yin-Yang Ginseng Pill Yin-Yang Ginseng Pill, the two delivered it to Purple Ji Mountain.

Looking at the Yin-Yang Ginseng Pill in her hand, Yan Ziji said with delight, "This Yin-Yang Ginseng Pill is indeed very useful to me. I was originally planning to accumulate some more Heavenly Crystal to buy it, but I didn't expect you to refine it so quickly."

"Unfortunately, I don't have enough Heavenly Crystal on hand, so I'll have to owe you for now."

"No need for that," Chen Nianzhi smiled and said calmly, "You've helped me a lot this time, so consider this a token of our gratitude."

"This..."

Before Yan Ziji could say anything more, Jiang Linglong said, "There's no need for such trouble between us. In the future, if there is any earth elemental energy produced in the Ziji Mountain's ley lines, just sell it to us first."

"Even if you don't say it, I will still do it."

Yan Ziji smiled, poured a cup of tea for the two of them, and then asked, "Have you negotiated with them over at Purple Jade Lake?"

"Not yet." Chen Nianzhi shook his head, his brow furrowing slightly. "I've been busy refining pills and processing the gains from this battle recently, so I haven't had time to deal with this matter."

Seeing this, Yan Ziji's expression turned slightly solemn as she said, "Although the Purple Jade Demon Emperor suffered severe injuries, he is still one of the most powerful demon emperors."

"He has been severely injured by us, but it is estimated that he will recover part of his injuries within sixty years. Once he disregards his reputation and attacks the various immortal clans Spirit Isle in the Vast Sea, I'm afraid you will not have peace either."

Both of them looked serious upon hearing this. Jiang Linglong nodded and said, "It seems we really do need to have a talk."

After leaving Purple Ji Mountain, Chen Nianzhi glanced in the direction of Purple Jade Lake, her brow furrowing slightly as she said, "That Purple Jade Demon Emperor probably won't let this go easily, and negotiations won't be easy."

Jiang Linglong also frowned, a hint of coldness flashing in her eyes.

With the strength of the Purple Jade Demon Emperor, as long as he recovers 70% or 80% of his combat power, he will be able to dominate the world.

If he ventures alone into the Vast Sea and acts recklessly, even Chen Nianzhi and Jiang Linglong will likely find it difficult to stop him, and the entire Vast Sea will be plunged into endless calamity.

Even if Chen Nianzhi gathered his friends or even invited True Lord Haoran to attack this supreme demon emperor, he could probably only severely injure him but would find it difficult to kill him.

Such a troublesome and powerful enemy will not be easy to deal with.

With this thought in mind, Jiang Linglong said, "We must negotiate with Purple Jade Lake, otherwise not only will the Five Elements Essence of the Vast Sea be unable to be supplied, but the industries in other continents will also be unable to be maintained."

Chen Nianzhi nodded. Over the years, the Chen Clan has been continuously expanding the scope of their shops in order to acquire the Five Elements Essence for Chen Nianzhi and Jiang Linglong.

The Chen Clan's End of the World Tower and Cape Pavilion have also opened in the Heavenly Hut Continent and Star Continent, and are even opening in other major continents. Most of the Spirit Stone they earn are used to purchase the Five Elements Essence.

If the war with Purple Jade Lake continues, these industries will be unable to sustain themselves due to a lack of manpower. In the future, Chen Nianzhi will have no choice but to spend high prices to purchase the Five Elements Essence from various Nascent Soul Immortal Clan.

Purchasing the Five Elements Essence from other major immortal clans is not only much more expensive, but also makes one too dependent on others, and in critical moments, it may not be possible to buy enough.

With this thought in mind, Chen Nianzhi said, "I will write another letter to the Purple Jade Demon Emperor. If he really intends to completely break off relations, I will have no choice but to ask the Sea-Calming Daoist for help."

The Sea-Calming Daoist signed a treaty with the Chen Clan regarding the Enlightenment Tea, which could be considered as owing Chen Nianzhi a small favor.

However, if Chen Nianzhi wanted him to help, it would definitely come at a considerable price, and she was unwilling to take that step unless absolutely necessary.

Upon returning to Spirit Lake Isle, Chen Nianzhi immediately wrote a letter, then captured a powerful demon from the Purple Mansion and had it delivered to Purple Jade Lake.

"..."

Within the Purple Jade Lake, the Purple Jade Demon Emperor was in seclusion healing his wounds, while the Crimson Snake Demon Emperor was reshaping his physical body. The one who received the letter was the Hundred-Poison Scorpion.

Upon receiving the letter, the Heavenly Scorpion Demon Emperor dared not delay and immediately found the Purple Jade Demon Emperor, personally handing him the letter.

"Peace talks? He wants to negotiate with me at this time?"

After reading the letter, the Purple Jade Demon Emperor tore it to shreds in a fit of rage.

The Heavenly Scorpion Demon Emperor's expression trembled slightly. After a moment of contemplation, he finally spoke, "Elder brother, your injuries have not yet healed, and Daoist Return-to-Void has the advantage in numbers. Even if we continue the fight, I'm afraid we will not be able to gain the upper hand."

"If you are seriously injured in the fight, your Dao Path may be cut short."

Upon hearing this Purple Jade Demon Emperor's expression turned slightly cold. After a long while, he said, "My hatred for Guixu is irreconcilable. I wish I could tear him apart and skin him alive. There is absolutely no way this can be resolved."

"Elder brother, please hear me out!"

Seeing that the Purple Jade Demon Emperor remained unmoved, the Heavenly Scorpion Demon Emperor couldn't help but speak up, "Today's defeat Non-Self fault, but simply due to the enemy's superior numbers."

"Right now, the enemy outnumbers us. Rather than continuing to fight them and suffering mutual losses, we should plan carefully so that we can avenge today's defeat in the future."

Upon hearing this, the Purple Jade Demon Emperor frowned and remained silent.

Seeing his expression, Hundred-Poison Scorpion pressed on, saying, "The Abyssal Demon Calamity Abyssal Demon Calamity only a little over two hundred years away. If we just wait until it ends, most of them might die in the calamity."

"During this time, we've been both winning over the surrounding demon emperors and cultivating new Nascent Soul demon emperors. Once the Abyssal Demon Calamity ends, we'll let that Daoist Return-to-Void taste the bitterness of being outnumbered."

The Purple Jade Demon Emperor hesitated for a moment before finally nodding and saying, "I heard that the Guixu couple are very close to the Ji Clan, and the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor's physical body was destroyed by Ji Daoyan. Such a deep grudge is no small matter."

"The enemy of my enemy is my friend. Go to Azure-Wave Lake and tell them that as long as they are willing to destroy the Chen Clan, I am willing to serve the True Dragon Demon Ancestor and work with him to annihilate the Ji Immortal Clan."

"..."

Not long after, in the Azure-Wave Lake, the Golden Flood Dragon Demon Emperor's avatar watched the Hundred-Poison Scorpion depart, a cold glint flashing in his eyes.

After the Hundred-Poison Scorpion left, he went to the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor 'Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor Seclusion Chamber and informed him of the situation.

After listening, the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor remained silent for a long time, then sneered, "I have not yet transformed into True Dragon, yet that Purple Jade Demon Emperor is already addressing me as the True Dragon Demon Ancestor. Doesn't that imply that he will not be of use to me until I break through to the Primordial Spirit?"

"This demon appears to have submitted, but in reality, he is arrogant and believes himself to be worthy of being Demon Ancestor."

The Golden Flood Dragon Demon Emperor nodded, his eyes gleaming with sneer, and said, "That Purple Jade Demon Emperor keeps saying he respects Father as his master and wants to destroy the Ji Clan with Father, yet he's plotting to have us kill the Chen Clan. What a pipe dream."

Upon hearing this, the Azure Flood Dragon Demon Emperor remained silent for a moment, then shook his head and said, "The Chen Clan is a faction of the Ji Clan. If I had the strength, I should indeed eliminate them."