Devour

"I understand!"

In an instant, Cheng Bai suddenly understood, "The core of this technique lies in the ability to follow the words, but it's not about the words, but about the communication. Only by guiding it like water can we achieve the effect of moistening things silently. Advanced communication: ... can achieve it!"

Cheng Bai was ecstatic, so excited that he almost cast a spell and practiced it on the spot. However, he quickly realized that the timing was not right. He suppressed his impulse and thought, "I've touched the edge of a higher realm. I need more actual combat to verify what I've learned."

Ren Yijian listened to Nie Ziqiong's talk, and couldn't help but feel sympathy and understanding for the Tu Min Society. "I originally came here to call for justice for Yingjie's tragic death, but now I'm in a situation where I can't bring up the matter, nor can I retaliate. It would be great if I could find a life-threatening pill to revive him, but Queen Yao said it's not easy to find! Sigh..."

He suddenly realized: "It's pointless for me to think too much. How can I be soft-hearted towards my enemy?" Then he stretched out his right finger and lightly tapped the wine glass on the table. The crisp sound lingered and seemed to dispel the boredom in his heart.

Taking this opportunity to calm himself, Ren Yijian's gaze turned sharp and he asked, "According to what the Crown Prince said, the Tu Min Society was completely unrestrained in this tragic battle and is completely innocent?"

Nie Ziqiong's expression and demeanor were dignified and he didn't flinch. "Good and evil are all self-inflicted, let alone innocent people. Regardless, the Tu Min Society cannot escape blame for the harm and distress it has caused to the world. However, when we, the people of the Five Continents, encounter disaster, we should unite to resist the foreign enemy, not kill each other."

Yao Yingying said quietly, "We've mobilized so many troops, how could this be in vain? Does Prince Nie mean to just brush this matter off lightly and get it over with?"

Nie Ziqiong maintained a gracious smile and responded, "Your Majesty the Queen is wise and insightful, capable of seeing the bigger picture from the smallest details. I have an excellent proposal. It will take into account the overall situation and grasp the general trend, and will benefit everyone present!"

Yao Yingying's beautiful eyes flashed with anticipation, and she said bluntly, "It would be great if we could have the best of both worlds. Please speak, my lord."

Cheng Bai was thinking about the outcome of last night's meeting, thinking, "He's just proposing a marriage alliance in front of several forces like this? It seems a bit far-fetched now, and it must rely on the effects of a vision to make it happen."

Ningxiang, who was sitting next to him, turned her head and stared at Cheng Bai. A smile appeared on her pretty face, and her eyes seemed to say, "Don't worry, I will definitely reject him."

Cheng Bai was deeply moved and made a secret resolution: "Ningxiang's determination to stand by me, unaffected by the compassionate light of salvation, is undoubtedly a true love. Cheng Bai, Cheng Bai, you must cherish her and love her well."

Nie Ziqiong said sternly, "The wars and chaos in the various regions of the Cloud Realm are intensifying. The Sun Chaser is threatening all races to eliminate dissidents, and his grand ambitions are clear. The Slaughtering Society is only the first victim of the catastrophe inflicted upon the Five Continents. Yesterday's fierce battle in the village... If it weren't for the heroic assistance of the heroes present, the Slaughtering Society would have suffered even more horrific casualties, and the disease would have spread to all sects and tribes of Mount Xumi, until the mountains and rivers were shattered and the land was in mourning!"

His words hit the nail on the head, and his analysis was logical and sensible. Everyone present pondered this with trepidation, and whether or not they were touched by the universal salvation of Mercy, they could not help but nod in silent agreement.

Yao Yingying nodded slightly and said, "What wise advice does Master Nie have for dealing with the current situation?"

Nie Ziqiong continued, "If all the sects in the five continents and four seas were united as one, how could they tolerate the Sun Chaser's unbridled slaughter of both good and evil? Therefore, we must unite as an alliance and work together to resist this external enemy!"

Cheng Bai smiled friendly and continued, "How does Prince Nie plan to promote the alliance?"

Nie Ziqiong's candid voice was as warm as the sun. "Yesterday, I considered several preliminary plans and thought they were acceptable. But now, after witnessing Queen Yao's extraordinary grace with my own eyes, I've suddenly realized something and have a bold idea."

Cheng Bai's heart skipped a beat when he heard this. "Nie Ziqiong isn't just smart in the ordinary sense, he's incredibly smart! He had multiple backup plans and immediately changed his original plan when he noticed the situation had changed. Could it be that he's set his sights on Sister Yingying?"

As expected, Nie Ziqiong spoke in a resounding voice, "The Snow Fox Kingdom's royal family has a young princess named Yao Shuang. She is beautiful and kind-hearted, and is known in the martial arts world as the 'Flying Frost Fairy'. She is in her twenties and still unmarried. I am willing to marry her to reconcile the conflict and dispel the hostility between the two sides. From now on, the Tu Min Society and the Beiling Sword Sect will be as close as one family. There is no greater benevolence than this!"

The hall fell into silence as everyone carefully considered the interests hidden in this move.

Cheng Bai and Ningxiang looked at each other, and when their eyes met, they could see a flash of surprise in each other's deep pupils. They thought about it carefully and secretly felt admiration.

"Marrying Sister Yingying is undoubtedly the most cost-effective! With Bei Yin, one of the Five Saints, as our backer, the deterioration of the Tu Min Society and the Bei Ling Sword Sect will be alleviated. Whether it's consolidating the situation, establishing good military relations, gaining support for cultivation, promoting the integration of forces, or even strengthening our own strength, a series of problems can be easily solved with proper handling in the later stages."

Cheng Bai thought carefully and his thoughts became clearer. "Compared to proposing marriage to Ningxiang, the new plan is more mature and superior for Nie Ziqiong, both in the current stage and in the long run. Besides, Yao Shuang's cultivation level is definitely lower than his, making it much easier to control her."

He couldn't help but secretly praise him, "The reputation of Ksitigarbha Emperor's son is well-deserved! He must have thought deeply about this evening and finally made the right decision after meeting Sister Yingying. My summoning of the Beiling Sword Sect's army has actually helped this generation of heroes to succeed."

Yao Yingying, however, was thinking differently: "Ever since my daughter Yao Shuang went to Ninghua Mountain to cultivate herself, she's no longer within the reach of ordinary royal children. She's almost grown old. Finally, there's a handsome young man who's willing to marry her, and he's younger than her. I mustn't miss the opportunity..."

Her brows relaxed, and she parted her red lips as she agreed, "I can make the decision on this matter. The Northern Guardian's Crown Prince is handsome and eloquent, a true genius. He and the Princess of the Snow Fox Kingdom are a perfect match. Prince Nie, please take good care of my mischievous grandson in the future!"

As these words were spoken, the tense atmosphere of war disappeared, replaced by a joyous scene.

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At this time, Min Wushuang stood quietly in front of the window of Xiangmanlou, looking at the fleet of spirit boats floating in the sky in the distance. He quietly used his spiritual sense to explore, and felt relieved when he felt the situation was peaceful.

"Prince Nie has extraordinary potential, and his ability to manifest visions is very easy to win over. As long as the other party remains rational, there shouldn't be any complications. A successful negotiation will bring good things to the table."

Just as Min Wushuang finished speaking, he suddenly received a familiar and urgent divine thought in his sea of ​​consciousness, conveying a warning: "Come to my side quickly, there is big trouble!"

It was Tu He who made an emergency call, his tone revealing imminent anxiety, even a hint of panic.

Min Wushuang turned around without hesitation, rushed out of Xiangmanlou like an arrow, and headed straight for the small house at the foot of the mountain guarded by the Supreme Elder.

"If it weren't for a serious crisis involving life and death, Elder Tu would hardly lose his composure!" Min Wushuang felt an ominous premonition in his heart, and his steps became even faster, turning the scenery along the way into blurred afterimages.

Soon he arrived closer and saw Tu He standing alone outside the house in the distance, waving his arm and gesturing for him to stop.

Min Wushuang paused and asked in a serious tone, "Is there something wrong?"

Tu He's face was so gloomy that it looked like water was about to drip out of it. He raised his chin slightly and said to the front: "Look inside that room."

The eerie glow of the lonely mountainside hut grew increasingly prominent, flickering six pale, mysterious points of light. Suddenly, a piercing noise erupted, shaking the air with a frightening shudder, and the hut, like a wax figure under intense heat, rapidly melted and collapsed.

However, those light spots that came from unknown sources extended steadily outward, converging into a bright plane with no thickness, and its outer contour resembled a tall and regular hexagonal light gate.

"What kind of evil thing is this?" Min Wushuang suppressed his fear, not even bothering to wipe the fine cold sweat oozing from his forehead, his voice trembling slightly, "Could it be some kind of netherworld?"

Tu He's face was solemn as he slowly stepped back and said in a deep voice, "Di Xuan is about to return to the human world. There's no doubt about it! He had a backup plan before entering the Yellow Springs Rotten Land. He used some kind of magical weapon to open a netherworld passage to the real world, successfully breaking free from the constraints of the underworld."

As the two talked, crimson smoke carrying the breath of death emanated from the hexagonal light gate, one after another, like boiling blood from hell.

Without time to think, Min Wushuang turned and ran towards the spirit boat fleet, shouting, "Hurry up and send a message to the prince, the foreign enemy is attacking again!"

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