The Eternal Divine Dynasty used Great Sage Xiangliu and the Six-Winged Golden Cicada as leverage, opening its lion's mouth wide to demand vast resources.
"The Eternal Divine Dynasty has gone too far. We will never yield."
"Make this public. Let the Myriad Heavens and Ten Thousand Realms see the Eternal Divine Dynasty's ugly face."
"They want the Saint Spirit Flame? In their dreams."
"..."
The people of the Holy Spirit Realm were furious and refused to submit.
They could accept the Eternal Divine Dynasty's other terms, but the Saint Spirit Flame was the foundation of the Holy Spirit Realm. They would never agree to give it up.
Even if it meant sacrificing two Cave Heaven Realm experts, the Saint Spirit Flame could not be lost.
"Don't act rashly. Keep the Eternal Divine Dynasty talking while we find a way to rescue Xiangliu and the Six-Winged Golden Cicada."
The two Cave Heaven Realm Saint Spirits were vital to the Holy Spirit Realm. As long as there was hope, they would not give up on them.
"Send someone to negotiate with the Eternal Divine Dynasty!"
At this point, they had no choice but to bleed themselves dry.
As long as the Eternal Divine Dynasty gave up its demand for the Saint Spirit Flame, they could accept any other terms.
The Holy Spirit Realm and the Eternal Divine Dynasty began negotiations, but soon reached a deadlock.
Half a year passed without an agreement.
The Holy Spirit Realm also spread word of the affair far and wide. The Eternal Divine Dynasty instantly became a target for everyone's arrows.
"Rivers and mountains may change, but nature does not. The Eternal Divine Dynasty is as hateful as ever."
"Damn them. Today it's the Holy Spirit Realm; next time, it could be you or me."
"The Eternal