Even between individuals, an overwhelming debt of gratitude could turn them into enemies, let alone factions whose relationships were far more pragmatic and complicated.
When the debt was too great, repaying it was impossible; leaving it unpaid was awkward and humiliating.
What could they do?
Nothing. There was no other choice-become enemies!
Find all manner of reasons to fall out, and there would be plenty of excuses not to repay it!
In the Earth World, the Jin Kingdom and Qin State during the Warring States period, the Soviet Union and China in modern times, the Yue State's resistance against France and America-these were major events and classic examples familiar to many people on Earth. As both an Earth native and the Great Huan Celestial Lord, Xiao Ying would naturally never make such a mistake!
That made deciding how to handle this a matter worth racking his brains over!
He had saved the next generation of heirs to Empress Island-quite possibly "all its heirs"-and had truly saved their lives, not merely lent a passing hand. The gratitude owed was as vast as the heavens. Surely no condition would be too much!
But the Blue Sky Empress was one of the Endless Sea's two overlords and the ruler of Empress Island. Xiao Ying did not believe someone like her could be tenderhearted and benevolent. Anyone who reached that position had to be ruthless, with hands drenched in blood!
If he asked for territory, he believed the Blue Sky Empress would not refuse, provided he dared ask and his appetite was not too great!
Yet territory was the most sensitive issue between factions. Moreover, the Heavenfall Sea and the Endless Sea had been mortal enemies for countless ages, making the implications even greater and deeper. Once that gratitude was exhausted, how long could