Stop the War [Third Update]

"What?"

The crowd's expressions changed, and their eyes widened in shock as they looked at him. They had thought Chen Nianzhi Chen Nianzhi barely escaped, but they never expected that he would actually kill Lin Baixi.

Mu Xuanming looked at Chen Nianzhi in front of him. He saw that Chen Nianzhi was dressed in white, his appearance was as beautiful as jade, and he was exceptionally handsome. His long hair was tied up with a silver crown, and there was a deep and unfathomable calm in his eyes.

"This boy has a huge bloodthirstiness and ruthless methods." Mu Xuanming's gaze shifted repeatedly, a chill running down his spine as he thought, "He must not be provoked."

He quickly suppressed the thought and forced himself to continue, "Since someone has been killed, this feud is indeed difficult to resolve peacefully."

"However, given the Beast Turmoil, I would still like to suggest that both sides temporarily cease hostilities and wait until the Beast Turmoil subsides before resuming our conflict?"

"Okay." Chen Changxuan nodded and said affirmatively, "However, the Lin Clan was defeated and needs to compensate our Chen Clan."

"If you can get them to agree to hand over the Lin Clan's Cultivation Method, the Wutu Scripture, the Divine Ability Wu Earth Divine Thunder, and the method for refining the Kunwu Wutu Bell, then we can let this matter rest."

"This--"

Mu Xuanming quickly shook his head, his face full of worry, and said, "Fellow Daoist, please don't joke around. These are the Lin Clan's fundamental resources. You have already occupied Spirit Apricot Mountain. If you still want to make exorbitant demands, I'm afraid the Lin Clan will really suffer a lose-lose situation."

"Brother Changxuan, listen to me." Meng Xinghe stepped forward and couldn't help but advise, "The Beast Turmoil is imminent. If your two families fight to the death now, regardless of who wins or loses, it will likely lead to a great disaster."

"Why not wait until the Beast Turmoil subsides, then settle scores and settle scores, and put an end to it all?"

Chen Nianzhi exchanged a glance with the Old Clan Leader, then nodded and said, "I can agree to this."

"At least until the next Beast Turmoil is completely over, as long as the Lin Clan doesn't make the first move, my Chen Clan will not attack the Lin Clan."

"But what if the Lin Clan doesn't agree..."

As he spoke, his gaze fell upon Mu Xuanming.

The head of the Mu Lineage nodded and said, "Don't worry, I'll handle things with the Lin Clan."

Having stabilized the Chen Clan's situation, Mu Xuanming breathed a sigh of relief, then turned and flew up Azure Ink Mountain. However, he was almost shot down as soon as he landed on Azure Ink Mountain, and he was so frightened that he shouted loudly.

"Fellow Daoist Lin, please stop! It is I who..."

Lin Mocheng saw that the person who came was the head of the Mu Clan, so he opened a gap in the Mountain-Protecting Array and let him in.

Upon entering Azure Ink Mountain, Mu Xuanming immediately found Lin Mocheng and spoke directly to him.

"Patriarch Lin Clan, to be honest, I've come here to act as a peacemaker."

"Peacemaker?"

Lin Mocheng cold, and he said through gritted teeth, "Chen Nianzhi of the Chen Clan killed several Foundation Establishment cultivators of my Lin Clan. This is an irreconcilable feud."

"I will not rest until he is killed."

Mu Xuanming quickly shook his head, still advising, "Fellow Daoist Lin, the situation is now beyond our control. The Chen Clan is at its peak, and you probably can't defeat them."

"Besides, you started it, so you're in the wrong."

"Stop talking," Lin Mocheng interrupted him, his face icy cold. "No matter what, there's absolutely no way you'll let this go."

I know it's impossible for things to end well.

Mu Xuanming nodded and said frankly, "However, with the Beast Turmoil ahead, I only ask that you put aside your grudges for now. Once the Beast Turmoil has passed, protecting your clans first is not a problem."

"Think about it, if something were to happen to one of your Lin Clan's Foundation Establishment cultivators, what would happen to your hundreds of thousands of the Lin Clan?"

"The Zuo Clan of Feng Commandery served as a cautionary tale just a few years ago."

Hearing this, Lin Mocheng's expression changed several times, but he finally suppressed his anger.

He raised his head and looked at Mu Xuanming, saying, "A temporary ceasefire is acceptable, but the Chen Clan killed four Foundation Establishment from my Lin Clan, so they must compensate us. Furthermore, Spirit Apricot Mountain must be returned to us."

"Fellow Daoist Lin, listen to me, this is absolutely impossible."

Mu Xuanming was both amused and exasperated, and could only continue, "That Chen Changxuan even said that since you were defeated, you should compensate them with the Kunwu Wutu Scripture and the Wu Earth Divine Thunder."

"He dares?" Lin Mocheng clenched his fists, barely able to suppress his anger.

"Fellow Daoist, there's no need to be angry. We've already persuaded the Chen Clan to stay," Mu Xuanming quickly reassured him, earnestly explaining, "As long as you don't attack them before the Beast Turmoil is completely over, they won't attack you."

"Rest assured, everyone will Heart-Demon Oath their inner demons. The other four Lineage of Yu Commandery will vouch for us. If anyone dares to make the first move within the next twenty years, the other Lineage will definitely join forces to attack them."

"It won't be too late to take revenge after twenty years, once you've weathered the Beast Turmoil."

Lin Mocheng closed his eyes and finally nodded. "I agree to this."

After repeated persuasion from Mu Xuanming and other major Lineage, and with much earnest advice, the two Lineage finally managed to temporarily suppress their hatred.

Chen Nianzhi and the others signed a ceasefire agreement with the Lin Clan cultivators and made Heart-Demon Oath, which gradually calmed down the huge storm that had affected Yu Commandery.

"..."

Three days later, Chen Nianzhi returned to Peaceful Sun City with the Old Clan Leader.

Inside the main hall of Peaceful Sun City, the three gathered together, and Chen Qinghao said with a joyful expression.

"Although we failed to eliminate the Lin Clan this time, we achieved a great victory, which is a great relief."

"Although we signed the contract and Heart-Demon Oath, now that we have formed a deadly enmity, we must still be cautious and guard against the Lin Clan."

Old Clan Leader spoke, he looked at Chen Nianzhi: "Especially you, you killed four Foundation Establishment from the Lin Clan this time. Lin Mocheng will definitely consider you a mortal enemy and may take risks. So you'd better be careful in the future."

"Don't worry." Chen Nianzhi nodded and said calmly, "With the Separation Flame Immortal-Return Sword in hand, as long as I don't linger in battle, even Lin Mocheng will have a hard time stopping me."

Upon hearing this, Chen Changxuan smiled slightly. This was the benefit of Higher Vehicle Life-Bound Immortal Sword.

The speed of the Separation Flame Immortal-Return Sword is as fast as lightning. In Chen Nianzhi's hands, it is no less than Tier 2 high-quality flying sword, but its consumption is only 30% of that of Law Artifact of the same grade. When Chen Nianzhi flies with this sword, even Foundation Establishment Late Stage Cultivator probably cannot catch up with him.

Lin Mocheng's Life-bound Magical Treasure, the Kunwu Wutu Bell, although powerful in defense, is not Flying Sword Magic Treasure and is not adept at flight.

Even Lin Mocheng doesn't have Tier 2 high-grade flying sword. Although the three Tier 2 high-grade Law Treasure treasures he has are powerful, they cannot make him fly on a sword. He probably won't be able to catch up with Chen Nianzhi.