Watercloud Pass stood at the border between the Star Luo Empire and Spirit Hall. As Spirit Hall grew ever more powerful, House Dai of Star Luo became deeply wary of it. Thus, they chose the valley entrance connecting Spirit City to the Star Luo Empire and built this formidable pass.
After generations of repairs and expansion, Watercloud Pass had become a continental stronghold no less imposing than Jialing Pass.
If Watercloud Pass were lost, Spirit Hall would face nothing but wide-open plains once it passed through.
Dai Tianfeng could never afford to lose such a vital fortress.
"Are you joking, Envoy? You want the Star Luo Empire to cede territory to calm His Holiness the Pope's anger?" Dai Tianfeng said, forcibly suppressing the rage in his heart.
Dai Tianfeng still appeared calm on the surface, but inwardly he had long since begun cursing. Damn it, you want my Star Luo Empire to cede land to appease your anger? Then who is going to appease my anger, Dai Tianfeng's anger?
Bu Kuaile coughed twice and continued, "Not only that, Your Majesty Dai Tianfeng, you must also compensate us with ten million Gold Soul Coins as war reparations and open five cities, excluding Star Luo City, as free cities. Members of Spirit Hall will be exempt from tariffs and enjoy free trade rights in those five cities."
Dai Tianfeng laughed, but it was a laugh of fury. "Envoy, this treaty is no different from making me sign a treaty of defeat without having been defeated."
"Dai Tianfeng, don't fail to appreciate favors!" Bu Kuaile cursed, pointing at Dai Tianfeng's nose.
When the ruler was insulted, his ministers would die for him. A military officer stepped forward and shouted, "Insolence! How dare you insult His Majesty!"
The next moment, a terrifying pressure descended