Douluo Continent II: The Peerless Tang Sect: I, Huo Yuhao, join the Sun Moon Sect.

Chapter 830 The Douling Empire's Ceding of Territory for Peace

"Moreover, it seems that you Shrek Seven Devils have a lot of opinions about me. In your eyes, I have almost become an unforgivable villain."

Hearing this, Ma Hongjun felt somewhat helpless and quickly explained:
"In fact, no one else could fully see Tang San's true face. Even Xiao Wu only saw a part of Tang San's true face."

Therefore, it is not surprising that they are easily influenced by Tang San's words and say such things.

But once Tang San's true nature is revealed, I believe that the Six Devils, including myself, will sever ties with him. Therefore, even if you wish to settle scores in the future, you can do so only against Tang San!

The cold voice of the God of Destruction suddenly rang out:
"It would be best if it were as you said, Ma Hongjun. From now on, you can continue to lie low and gather intelligence. Once I have successfully expanded the God Realm, I will not forget your contributions. I will help you become a first-level god and reunite you with Bai Chenxiang!"

The expansion of the divine realm not only allows for the formation of new divine positions but also benefits the cultivation of deities.

For a phoenix god like Ma Hongjun, advancing to the level of a first-class god under these circumstances is not a particularly difficult thing.

After all, the Phoenix God was once a god-king.

The current damaged divine position has dropped to the level of a second-level god. Although it is difficult to restore it to the level of a god-king, it is still possible to restore it to the level of a first-level god.

Upon hearing this, Ma Hongjun nodded, his eyes hardening: "Don't worry, I will do as you ask."

According to the rules of the divine realm, a first-level god can bring two family members into the divine realm.

In this way, he could retrieve Bai Chenxiang's soul from the underworld and live happily with her in the divine realm.

"Xiangxiang, wait for me, we will definitely be able to live happily together."

Ma Hongjun's mind was racing.

Ever since news of Huo Yuhao's display of divine power, killing two Limit Douluos and forcing the Sea God Pavilion Master to surrender and open the city gates to welcome the Sun Moon Army reached the Sun Moon Empire, many people within the empire were immersed in the joy of victory.

For the Sun Moon people, this great victory undoubtedly means that the Sun Moon Empire is not far from unifying the Douluo Continent.

It should be noted that since the outbreak of the war, among the forces opposing the Sun Moon Empire, Shrek Academy has been the toughest nut to crack.

But now that so-called tough nut to crack has been smashed to pieces, who can stop the Sun Moon Empire from unifying the Douluo Continent?
More than four thousand years ago, the Sun Moon Continent sailed across the ocean and collided with the Douluo Continent. The Sun Moon Empire launched a war and initially swept all before them. However, due to the intervention of Shrek Academy, they ultimately failed.

For many citizens of the Sun and Moon, this is undoubtedly a tremendous disgrace.

But now that shame has been completely washed away.

Therefore, Huo Yuhao's reputation in the Sun Moon Empire reached a new level, and countless Sun Moon people regarded Huo Yuhao as an idol.

In the Ming capital, sunlight climbed all over the eaves of the palace and rushed into the Sun and Moon Hall, bathing the entire interior in a golden light.

Inside the hall, Xu Tianzhen sat on a tall chair, barefoot, dangling in mid-air and swaying back and forth.

On the fair skin of her feet, faint blue veins could be seen spreading out, and her nimble little toes resembled warm and lustrous jade stones, which were quite beautiful.

Suddenly, she stopped swinging her legs, looked at Huo Yuhao opposite her with a serious expression, and asked:

"Huo Yuhao, do you think I should agree to the Douling Empire's peace delegation's request for a meeting and negotiations?"

Huo Yuhao said calmly, "Why shouldn't we agree? Since they've sent a peace delegation to seek peace by ceding territory, there's no reason for Sun and Moon to refuse."

Xu Tianzhen pursed her lips and said:
"Although these people came here wanting to cede territory to make peace, our Sun Moon Empire is so powerful that there is no need to waste time arguing with them."

"Why don't you just take advantage of the situation, lead your army, and conquer the Douling Empire in one fell swoop? Wouldn't that achieve the great feat of unifying the Douluo Continent for the Sun Moon Empire?"

Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao shook his head and said in a deep voice, "In fact, the Douling Empire is more complex than you imagine. I can't go into the details, but those who know, know!"

Upon hearing Huo Yuhao's somewhat puzzling statement, Xu Tianzhen's pretty face quickly showed an obvious look of surprise and doubt.

She immediately said angrily:
"I am the emperor, what is there that I cannot know?"

"Some things are better left unknown."

Huo Yuhao had no intention of answering Xu Tianzhen's questions on this matter. He couldn't very well tell her that once they were really close to conquering the Douling Empire, the Sea God would shamelessly step in to stop them!
Xu Tianzhen is not mature enough, nor is she Confucius; knowing this now would actually do her no good.

Seeing that Huo Yuhao's expression didn't seem feigned, and that Xu Tianzhen had matured somewhat compared to before, he sighed and slowly said:

"Alright, then how much territory do you think the Douling Empire should cede before we sign a peace treaty with them?"

Upon hearing this, Huo Yuhao pondered for a moment and said, "At least one-third of our territory must be ceded before we can agree to the Douling Empire's request for peace. Moreover, the so-called peace agreement can only last for two and a half years."

"I will inform the rest of the cabinet later and have them arrange a group of people according to my requirements to discuss the peace negotiations with the Douling Empire's delegation."

Although he didn't understand why the peace agreement had to last for two and a half years, Xu Tianzhen still nodded in agreement.

Some time later, the peace delegation led by Xue Lingxun entered a palace. After being received, the delegation began to negotiate with a group of Sun and Moon officials led by Prince Xu Guozhong regarding the cession of territory in exchange for peace.

As time went on, the voices that arose during the negotiations grew increasingly intense.

The Sun Moon Empire was the stronger party, while the Fighting Spirit Empire was naturally the weaker party.

Fortunately, there is a soundproof shield to prevent the sound from being transmitted.

"You're asking the Douling Empire to cede two-thirds of its territory? That's way too much. Why don't you just rob it?"

"Rob? Good idea. I'd love to rob a bunch of them. How about this, your Douling Empire won't have to cede territory to make peace. Just wait for the war to continue. By then, you won't even have a third of your territory! Let's see if you'll still be so tough then!"

"you"

"What do you mean 'you'? Since the Douling Empire can't beat us on the battlefield, then just accept it obediently. Giving you a third of our territory is already merciful."

"That's too much, we can't possibly agree to it!"

"Then let's continue the war."

"How come all you know is how to threaten people with war?"

"Heh, that's because some people still don't understand the situation. If they don't want to talk, they don't have to. Wherever the Sun and Moon Army's might points, that is the territory of the Sun and Moon!"

(End of this chapter)