Just as Xu Long thought, their leverage for coercion was population.
Unfortunately, Xu Long didn't need trash at all; all he wanted were scientists and cultivators.
"I know what your motives are, and I know you all want to get something for nothing. But I can tell you very clearly, it's impossible! If you want anything from me, you must first offer something of equal value."
Xu Long tapped his fingers lightly on the table, the sound reaching the ears of these national leaders, but it felt like being struck in the heart with a sledgehammer.
They had never forgotten that the person before them was not only the king of the Yanhuang Divine Kingdom, but also the undisputed strongest being on Earth.
The dirty and despicable tactics of politicians are utterly beneath his notice.
"Now, what else do you want? Tell me."
Xu Long crossed his legs and looked at the crowd with disdain.
Times have changed. These people are still clinging to outdated ways of doing things. It's already a miracle they weren't kicked out outright.
Previously, the five permanent members of the UN Security Council checked and balanced each other, and these smaller countries could gain benefits by fawning over each other.
Major powers, concerned about the social repercussions, refrain from taking action against them, allowing these smaller countries to reap the benefits.
But things are different now. The fate of the nation rests in Xu Long's hands; anyone who dares to defy him will die.
"I have a request..."
Seeing the tense atmosphere in the meeting room, Fire King spoke up.
He is both the director of the Cultivator Administration Bureau and one of the rulers of China.
Having dealt with Xu Long many times before, they simply sent him.
Times are changing too fast, and the situation has already undergone a complete upheaval.
The people are no longer protected by the army, but by powerful cultivators.
This necessitates a significant elevation of the status of cultivators, forming a power structure similar to that of a sect.
"I hope to receive priority support from the Divine Kingdom in various fields such as technology and civilian applications, so that it can come to our aid immediately when China is attacked."
The Fire King's words surprised everyone; his demands were far higher than those of Indonesia.
Although Xu Long's attitude was clearly biased towards China, such rudeness and greed would surely enrage him.
Indonesia, Hanguo, and the Flying Donkey Philippines wore mocking expressions, eagerly anticipating a good show. However, Xu Long was not angry, but instead gestured for Fire King to continue.
"In return, we are willing to proactively guide various talents to join the Divine Kingdom. When rare resources appear within China's borders, we are willing to actively cooperate with the Divine Kingdom in their exploitation..."
The Fire King offered many bargaining chips to gain the help of the Yanhuang Divine Kingdom, but none of them were acceptable to other countries.
Because once these demands are implemented, it means that national sovereignty will gradually be transferred to the other side.
Given the current situation, it wouldn't take much more; just two more incidents similar to the Snake Clan of the Four Seas would be enough to completely reduce this country to a vassal state of the Yanhuang Divine Kingdom.
And this is something those politicians will not allow.
In their minds, power is everything.
With power, you can get anything you want.
In pursuit of power, they are naturally capable of trampling on all morals and laws.
"Can!"
After listening to the Fire King's words, Xu Long thought for a moment and then nodded in agreement.
As the most intelligent people in the world at present, the China have a very clear understanding of the situation.
Xu Long established the Yanhuang Divine Kingdom precisely so that he would not be bound by those worldly rules.
If they want to develop their influence in China, it will inevitably provoke a fierce counterattack.
There are too many interests involved, and it's beyond the control of Fire King and his few friends.
Seeing that Xu Long had agreed to the Fire King's request, the leaders of the other countries looked at each other, weighing the pros and cons.
The choice is between rights and survival.
If they want power, these people in high positions aren't actually in too much danger.
With the resources of an entire country in their hands, it's the ordinary people who will die first.
If they want to survive, they must become vassals.
Given Xu Long's current style of doing things, anyone who dares to disobey him probably won't live to see the next day.
If power is chosen, too many ordinary people dying would be detrimental to their rule, and it cannot be ruled out that some forces integrated into the Great Wilderness prefer to capture the leader first.
But giving up those rights would be extremely difficult.
Actually, they were all overthinking it; Xu Long had no intention of caring about them at all.
As the Fragment World continue to merge, the Great Wilderness will grow larger and larger, and it may not be possible to defend just Oceania.
It's worth noting that only half a year has passed since Xu Long returned to the Great Wilderness, yet the area of Oceania has expanded more than thirty times.
Territorial size is not a problem at all!
Xu Long chose to protect China simply because he shared the same blood and did not want to see this great nation disappear in future wars.
I have a question and I would like a clear answer.
The representative from Western Europe suddenly spoke up, "It seems that the Primordial Chaos Art is not suitable for everyone to practice. Is there any way to improve it?"
"Your genes have a huge defect; your meridians are incomplete, and your acupoints are insufficient, making cultivation naturally much more difficult."
Xu Long thought for a moment, then continued, "I already have a solution to this problem, but it will take some time. The new manual will be released by the end of this month at the latest."
"In that case, on behalf of the nations of Western Europe, I thank you for your great kindness!"
"As fellow human beings, this is only natural."
Xu Long waved his hand, "Is there anyone else willing to put up a bargaining chip? If not, then let's adjourn the meeting. Someone will discuss the detailed terms with you later; just find someone who can make the decisions to stay."
After saying that, Xu Long left the conference room.
There's no need to waste any more time with these people; they're all heartless ingrates.
The promotion of " Primordial Chaos Art " was very successful, and almost all descendants of ancient China were able to successfully learn the basics. Some geniuses even cultivated to the D-rank without resources.
According to the rules set by Xu Long, each time a level is increased, it must be reported before the next level of cultivation content can be obtained.
Choosing to conceal one's strength is fine, but practically no one does it.
Because the Yanhuang Divine Kingdom is now a sacred place in everyone's hearts, and the number one person in the world, the Blood Moon Goddess, and two super masters are all there.
If one's cultivation progresses quickly, there is a chance of catching the attention of the Divine Kingdom and thus gaining entry into that coveted holy land.
It's important to understand that not everyone is qualified to travel by ship to sea; the vast majority of ordinary people can only cultivate in silence.
Every so often, the Red Queen would send a plane to pick up those geniuses and announce it online, which greatly boosted the enthusiasm of ordinary people for cultivation.
Those who enter the Divine Kingdom are amazed by its advanced technology and abundant spiritual energy, making others even more envious.
The Red Queen handled all these minor matters, while Xu Long focused his main energy on cultivation.
After all, only if he lives can the Divine Kingdom function properly.
If Xu Long dies, everything that has been painstakingly built will collapse instantly.