Ye Feng said slowly:
"First, within your territory, those belonging to Ryūchi Cave may move freely, but they must not clash with humans. Of course, if the humans are in the wrong, you may deal with them yourselves."
The White Snake Sage nodded slightly without objecting.
"Second, those belonging to Ryūchi Cave must not step outside your territory unless they have entered into a Summoning Technique contract with a human."
Hearing this condition, the White Snake Sage could not help frowning.
This condition was somewhat harsh, but considering that they had previously kept to Ryūchi Cave and rarely interacted with humans, it was little different from their current situation. It did not seem unacceptable, so the White Snake Sage offered no objection.
"Third, any living being who reaches the Nascent Soul Realm must leave the Shinobi World to seek opportunities in the universe. Of course, you may return for an occasional visit, but you are not allowed to interfere with the normal lives of the Shinobi World's inhabitants!"
Hearing this third condition, the White Snake Sage could not help exclaiming:
"What? Leave the Shinobi World?!"
Ye Feng nodded:
"Yes! With your hearing, you should know that the universe exists. This Shinobi World can only support power at the Nascent Soul Realm at most. In other words, if you remain here, you will make no further progress. You might as well venture out into the universe."
The White Snake Sage was torn. She had spent so long in the Shinobi World that even when she had previously believed it was about to shatter, she had never wanted to leave. Now that she was being forced to leave, her heart was filled with conflict and reluctance.
Seeing the White Snake Sage's hesitation, Ye Feng spoke again:
"Once you reach the Nascent Soul