After hearing Xu Qingtong's words, Lü Wenqiu did not quite understand. It was understandable that the Netherworld lacked resources. But after coming to Central Province, they had seized cultivators rather than plundering resources.
"Martial Uncle, in the eyes of Netherworld Cultivators, we cultivators of Central Province are the finest resources!"
Lü Wenqiu grew even more confused. How had cultivators become resources?
"Martial Uncle, the Netherworld's cultivation methods are vastly different from ours. Once their cultivation reaches a certain level, they need large amounts of yang energy. And in the Netherworld, yang energy is exceedingly scarce!"
Lü Wenqiu seemed to grasp something and said in realization, "They capture Human Race cultivators to obtain the yang energy in their bodies?"
"Exactly!"
Lü Wenqiu fell silent. This truly was a difficult matter. If they needed something else, they could, at worst, negotiate and offer some resources in exchange for peace in Central Province. Perhaps that could resolve this Calamity.
But now, even if they wanted to cede territory and pay reparations, the other side had no interest. They wanted lives!
"In your opinion, how should we deal with the Netherworld?"
Xu Qingtong said, "Martial Uncle, I discussed this with the Sect Master and Sect Leader Yu Jizi earlier. My idea was..."
He repeated the proposal he had discussed with Shen Haotian and Yu Jizi to Lü Wenqiu, explaining the reasons behind it as well.
"You said you practiced a Netherworld Cultivation Art in the Netherworld?" Lü Wenqiu suddenly recalled something and asked.
"Yes, Martial Uncle!"
"Can the living practice Netherworld Cultivation Arts too?" Lü Wenqiu asked.
"Martial Uncle, as you know, I have two Primordial Spirits. I sent the Divine Soul of one of them out of my body and practiced the Netherworld Cultivation Art in a Soul Body!"
Lü Wenqiu nodded silently,