Chapter 769: Setting Aside Disputes

"Domain Lord Xiao, the Nether Domain finds it difficult to agree with the Reincarnation Domain's ideas. We in the Nether Domain will naturally fight bravely to resist the invasion of the Immortal Realm, but we cannot agree to open a passage between the two realms and take the initiative to attack the Immortal Realm. Not to mention the enormous cost of opening and maintaining the passage for a long time, if connecting with the Immortal Realm causes spiritual energy to pour in, wouldn't that be a catastrophic disaster?" Yin Chengquan said.

"Domain Lord Yin, rest assured. The Reincarnation Domain already has a complete plan for the passage, but the timing is not yet ripe. If Domain Lord Yin is willing to follow the Reincarnation Domain's proposals, we will naturally reveal the plan in full, and then there will be no more doubts." Huangfu Yu said with a slightly solemn expression.

"Since Domain Lord Huangfu already has a complete plan, why not present it now? After Lord Xiao and I review it and dispel our doubts, we can follow the Reincarnation Domain with peace of mind." Yin Chengquan sneered.

"Connecting the two realms is also a secret to the Reincarnation Domain. To prevent eavesdroppers, even within our domain, few know about it. Therefore, until the three domains are united in one place, we naturally cannot leak any information." Huangfu Yu said indifferently.

"If you two continue arguing like this, even after a hundred years, you still won't reach a decision. In my humble opinion, the Gray Realm's top priority should be to eliminate differences and unite. As for how to deal with the Immortal Realm, we can postpone it for now. Let's first set an agenda and discuss it at the next meeting." Xiao Buye smiled and said.

"Domain Lord Xiao's words are reasonable. We can proceed this way. What does Domain Lord Huangfu think?" Yin Chengquan said without much hesitation.

"If we do this, we won't be following either side's proposal. The three domains would be unified in name only, but in reality, they would still be a heap of loose sand." Huangfu Yu frowned and said after a moment's hesitation.

"Previously, there were many conflicts among the domains and tribes. Although the casualties were not too great, they were still Gray Realm clans, ultimately internal attrition. But if the three sides agree to act as a whole, they cannot attack each other, or else they will invite joint punishment from the other two sides. This way, at least we can avoid internal attrition." Xiao Buye smiled and said.

"Even so, an alliance still needs a leader. I know that if I were to take the lead, Fellow Daoist Huangfu would certainly not agree. Similarly, I will not hand over this position to the Reincarnation Domain. So, in my opinion, it's better to let Domain Lord Xiao act as interim leader. As for whether to change later, that will depend on the outcome of the next alliance meeting." Yin Chengquan said.

Seeing this, Huangfu Yu sighed inwardly. The snipe and the clam contended, and in the end, Xiao Buye, the fisherman, reaped the benefits.

Nevertheless, at least it brought a relatively stable environment. Without the Nether Domain causing trouble, the Reincarnation Domain could make more arrangements in peace. Moreover, judging from the reactions of the various tribes this time, many actually agreed with the Reincarnation Domain's proposals.

Next, as long as the Reincarnation Domain made more arrangements and deepened its influence among the tribes inclined toward it, by the time the next meeting was held, the situation would not be as it was now.

"In that case, the Reincarnation Domain has no objections. Let's proceed this way." Huangfu Yu nodded and said.

"Honored by your favor, I will reluctantly accept. After the alliance results are finalized, I will step down and yield to the worthy." Xiao Buye did not feign refusal and accepted with a smile.

Although it was called a hundred-domain alliance, since there was no need for a vote for now, the other domains did not need to participate much. The three people at the top of this alliance had thus decided.

"Next, let's set the time for the next alliance meeting..." Yin Chengquan said without further ado.

...

Soon after, the conference concluded. The tribes of the Reincarnation and Black Rope domains began to leave the Fallen Lake area, heading in a mighty procession toward the gates of Shura City.

Among the long procession, the carriage of the Sanmiao tribe was very inconspicuous. Inside the carriage, Miao Xiu sat opposite her father, Miao Gao.

"Father, do you think the commotion in Shura City earlier might have been caused by those three?" Miao Xiu suddenly looked at her father and asked softly.

As soon as her voice arose, Miao Gao made a shushing gesture, then transmitted his voice: "Regardless of whether it's related, never mention the matter of those three again. We have never seen these three, nor do we know of their existence. Understood?"

Miao Xiu nodded silently and said nothing more. She turned around, lifted the curtain of the carriage window, and gazed into the distance.

At the rear of the procession, behind the railing of a huge octagonal canopy carriage, stood a woman in a white dress with fair skin. She was Jiao San.

With her hands on the railing, she looked toward the direction of the Soul-Washing District in Shura City, her expression somewhat strange.

"Jiuzhen, what's wrong? Still worried about something?" At this moment, Huangfu Yu walked out of the carriage and asked.

"Uncle Huangfu, this entire alliance meeting has been strange from beginning to end. What do you think caused such a big change in the Nether Clan's attitude?" Jiao San asked with a slight frown.

"I'm not sure either. It's definitely not our arrangement. But regardless, the outcome of those changes is ultimately good." Huangfu Yu said with a smile.

"Mm, I originally thought it would be a Hongmen Banquet, but now all the preparations we made beforehand have come to nothing." Jiao San also smiled, relaxed.

...

Inside the forbidden area of the Sin-Cleansing Pool, the gray-white giant fox stood proudly in midair, breathing slightly heavily.

Not far in front of the giant fox stood a transparent figure, precisely Yin Chengquan's separated soul. Its chest was pierced through with a large hole, nearly splitting it in two, and its eyes had lost all luster, turning a dull gray.

The gray-white giant fox snorted, transformed into a beam of gray-white light, and shot down, disappearing into Liu Qi Old Ancestor's brow.

The airflow stirred up by the giant fox swept over Yin Chengquan, and the remnant body instantly collapsed, dissolving into specks of crystalline light that drifted away and vanished into the void.

Beside Liu Qi Old Ancestor, Ti Hun's face was now deathly pale, and her body swayed as if about to fall.

Her hands formed seals, and her arms trembled slightly.

The four musical instruments around Liu Qi Old Ancestor melted back into four clusters of black crystalline light, shot back, and merged into his body.

After doing this, Ti Hun could no longer hold on, and her body fell toward the ground.

At that moment, a beam of green light shot over, supporting Ti Hun's body. Han Li's figure appeared beside Ti Hun, his brows tightly furrowed.

"Master, I'm fine. It's just that after performing the 'Soul-Calling Melody' for so long, my soul power has been somewhat depleted," Ti Hun said with a forced smile.

But upon hearing this, Han Li's brows did not relax.

Ti Hun's condition was extremely dire. Her face was bloodless, almost translucent, and her aura had declined to an unprecedented degree.

Moreover, although she had stopped casting the spell, her aura continued to weaken without any sign of stopping.

Han Li raised his hand and waved, sending several black pills flying from his hand into Ti Hun's mouth. At the same time, he formed hand seals, and streams of spell light entered Ti Hun's body to help her refine the medicinal power.

Gradually, streaks of black crystalline light appeared on Ti Hun's body, but they seemed to have little effect.

Seeing this, Han Li's expression turned grim. Faced with Ti Hun's condition, he was momentarily at a loss as to what to do.

Just then, Liu Qi Old Ancestor, who had removed three lightning chains, turned his head to look over. A flash of light appeared at his brow, and a rippling crystalline wave shot out, entering Ti Hun's body.

A layer of crystalline light immediately appeared on Ti Hun's body, flickering rapidly.

Her pallid complexion improved noticeably, gaining a trace of color, and her aura stabilized, ceasing its decline.

Ti Hun seemed to catch her breath. With Han Li's support, she sat down cross-legged. A faint black light appeared on her delicate face, soon enveloping it.

Under the swirling black light, streaks of black light also emerged on other parts of her body, and her aura began to recover rapidly.

Sensing Ti Hun's condition, Han Li breathed a sigh of relief and gained a newfound respect for Liu Qi Old Ancestor.

The means of a Dao Ancestor were indeed beyond comparison with someone like him, who was merely a half-step Tai Yi.

"Congratulations, Old Ancestor, for slaying the powerful enemy with overwhelming might!" Hu San flew to Liu Qi Old Ancestor's side and said excitedly.

"This is no time for celebration. Yin Chengquan's true body is probably already on his way! Li boy, you have now passed the Calamity of Evil and attained the Tai Yi Jade Immortal body. The lightning in this Cleansing Pool is no longer a threat to you. Hurry into the final golden lightning pool, absorb its origin, and then cut the last Lightning Ao Chain," Liu Qi Old Ancestor scolded Hu San, then turned to Han Li and said urgently.

Upon hearing this, Han Li raised an eyebrow and looked toward the golden lightning pool.

Inside the pool, golden arcs of lightning churned, each one as fine as a thread of lightning.

These golden lightning threads were extremely bright, almost blinding to look at. As they intertwined, they occasionally coalesced into various forms such as lightning spheres, lightning rings, and lightning mountains, appearing profoundly mysterious.

Even more terrifying, each golden lightning thread emitted intense fluctuations of lightning law, producing a crackling sound that made one's heart race, causing the surrounding void to tremble incessantly.

Han Li frowned slightly. The might of the golden lightning pool was far greater than that of the silver pool. Although he had now nearly attained the Tai Yi Jade Immortal body, he was not certain he could withstand it.

However, as Liu Qi Old Ancestor had said, Yin Chengquan's divine sense avatar had been destroyed; he would surely react. The enemy could arrive at any moment. No matter what, Liu Qi Old Ancestor must be freed as soon as possible to ensure complete safety.

"Fellow Daoist Li, the lightning power in this golden pool has almost become sentient. You..." Shi Chuankong, who had been standing silently nearby, spoke up, hesitating.

"Rest assured, Fellow Daoist Shi. Senior, I leave it to you." With these words, Han Li's figure flickered, and without the slightest hesitation, he leaped into the golden lightning pool.