Chapter 1704 3 Negotiations between the Immortal Realm and the Nine Divine Realms

A fierce glint flashed in the eyes of the Crimson Sun Immortal Lord: "Why be afraid of them? Since we're bound to clash sooner or later, we might as well strike first! Find that You Wuyai and take him down with swift and decisive action! If those demon brats dare to try and snatch him, they can test the power of the newly generated True Solar Fire from the Great Sun Fusang Tree within my Crimson Sun Burning Heaven Realm!"

The Golden Rainbow Sword Master's fighting spirit soared: "My Sword Domain Star River needs strong opponents to hone it. I've heard that there's a Demon Lord in the Primordial Demon Abyss who cultivates the Six Paths Reincarnation Fist. His fist intent is domineering and can shatter star rivers. I've long wanted to experience it firsthand! Let's see if his fist is harder or my sword energy is sharper!"

Fairy Qinglin remained relatively calm and analyzed, "Conflict may be unavoidable, but strategy is still necessary. I suggest that after arriving at the Nine Divine Realms, we split into two groups. One group, led by Senior Brother Nanhua, will unite with thirty-six Mahayana cultivators to quickly establish the initial form of the Zhou Tian Refining Realm Array, first securing territory and controlling the overall situation, and then systematically extracting the realm's essence. The other group will consist of several True Immortals forming an elite squad specifically responsible for searching for and capturing You Wuyai. In this way, even if we encounter the people of the Primordial Demon Abyss, we will have the array to rely on, allowing us to attack or defend as needed."

Kun Yuanzi nodded in agreement: "Qinglin Fairy's plan is excellent. The people from the Abyss of Primordial Demons may not outnumber us, but their individual combat strength should not be underestimated. They may also possess strange methods such as divine realms and ancient secret techniques, and may even be able to summon ancient holy spirit phantoms to fight. We need to use the power of formations to offset some of their advantages. My Kun Yuan Immortal Palace is best at suppression and defense, and can help stabilize the foundation of the great formation."

Lady Huayang chuckled and said, "Although the cultivators of the Demon Abyss possess formidable physical strength and bizarre supernatural abilities, their minds are often influenced by demonic nature and are easily swayed. My Huayang Immortal realm may be able to disturb their minds and disrupt their demonic thoughts, which may have a miraculous effect at crucial moments."

After listening to everyone's opinions, Immortal Lord Nanhua finally decided: "We will follow Qinglin's advice. Upon arrival, Junior Brothers Hunyuan and Kunyuan, along with fifteen Mahayana cultivators, will be responsible for coordinating the array's deployment. We must ensure that the array covers the core area in the shortest possible time, prioritizing the extraction of easily dissipated spiritual energy and life essence. Chiyang, Jinhong, Qinglin, and Huayang will accompany me to search for the main targets. The remaining twenty-one Mahayana cultivators will disperse to guard the area, investigate the movements of the Primordial Demon Abyss, and eliminate any potential resistance forces in the Nine Divine Realms, especially Mahayana cultivators. Once discovered, capture them alive if possible; if they resist fiercely... kill them on the spot and seize their Dao Fruit authority and essence!"

His eyes flashed with a chilling light, all traces of his previous calm gone: "Remember, the primary objective of this operation is resources, Dao Fruits, and the opportunities that can help us advance further on our path to immortality! We should avoid any clashes with the Abyss of Beginning Demons if possible, but if it is unavoidable... then we must strike with overwhelming force! We must not sacrifice the greater good for the sake of the lesser and jeopardize the sect's grand plan!"

"As for the Abyss of Primordial Demons..." Immortal Lord Nanhua's lips curled into a cold smile, "If they know what's good for them and only nibble on scraps on the fringes, we might turn a blind eye for now. But if they dare to covet the core and try to get a share... then let them see for themselves which is stronger, the myriad phenomena of my Three Pure Immortal Realms or their demonic Six Paths!"

The seven True Immortals reached a consensus and turned their gaze once again to the seemingly endless void beyond the flying boat.

Thirty years of star calendar have passed in the blink of an eye.

At the edge of the Nine Divine Realms, the overwhelming pressure of the Great Dao spread from the distant depths of space like a tide, permeating this star field.

The cultivators from the Three Pure Immortal Realms have arrived.

There were no overwhelming ships, nor any noisy commotion, only the Qingwei Palace floating in the void.

Around the palace, auspicious clouds arose spontaneously, illusory cranes circled, and Daoist charms transformed into tangible necklaces that fell, cleansing the void.

Seven figures, each with an aura that was either serene, fiery, profound, or sharp, stood side by side in front of the palace.

It was the seven True Immortals of the Three Pure Ones Immortal Realm, led by Immortal Lord Nanhua.

Behind them, thirty-six Mahayana cultivators stood solemnly, their auras intertwined, like nebulae surrounding the North Star. Though silent, they naturally exuded a transcendence and majesty that surpassed all things.

The cultivators of the Three Pure Immortal Realms originally thought they could enter the Nine Divine Realms quietly.

Unexpectedly, as soon as they approached the Nine Divine Realms, they found that the cultivators here were already on high alert.

Opposite the cultivators of the Three Pure Immortal Realms, the Nine Divine Domains, with the Immortal Gourd Divine Ship at their core, formed a densely packed coalition of forces including the Reverse Origin Heavenly River, the Myriad Manifestations Merchant Alliance, the Big Dipper Sword Sect, and the Purple Star Divine Court, arrayed in front of them.

On the massive hull of the Immortal Gourd Divine Ship, the Zhou Tian Star Array slowly rotated, drawing upon the brilliance of the stars to form a hazy yet solid barrier of starlight.

Zhang Xuan stood at the bow of the Shenzhou ship, with the top Mahayana cultivators from the nine divine realms behind him.

You Wuyai did not appear directly, but his immortal aura, like an invisible curtain, enveloped the entire alliance of the nine divine realms, creating a subtle standoff with the forces of the two immortal realms opposite him.

A brief silence and standoff.

Nan Hua Immortal Lord stepped forward, his voice calm yet clearly resonating in the minds of every cultivator present: "The Three Pure Immortal Realms have arrived according to the ancient covenant. Who is in charge of the Nine Divine Realms?"

His gaze swept over the allied forces and finally landed on Zhang Xuan, who was completely integrated with the massive divine ship beneath his feet.

Zhang Xuan remained calm as he stepped forward from the crowd, cupped his hands in a respectful bow, and said, "Zhang Xuan, the Lord of the Immortal Gourd Realm of the Dragon Spine Divine Domain, greets Immortal Lord Nanhua and all the Immortal Lords of the Three Pure Immortal Realms. May I ask what brings you here from so far?"

Immortal Lord Nanhua smiled slightly and cut straight to the point: "Lord Zhang is a man of few words. Since that's the case, I will speak frankly. My Three Pure Immortal Realms have come here to resolve an old case that has lasted for millions of years, and also to deal with the ancient calamity that is about to sweep across the heavens. The Nine Divine Realms are located at the eye of the calamity, and their importance is paramount."

He paused, his gaze becoming profound and carrying an undeniable air of authority: "To ensure the stability of the heavens and avoid unnecessary turmoil and sacrifice, we propose the following conditions, hoping that the nine divine realms will agree."

"First, hand over the traitor You Wuyai. This man defied the heavens to become an immortal, disturbed the source of the realm, and accelerated the great calamity. He is the source of all kinds of calamities and must be handed over to us to deal with in order to uphold the heavenly way."

"Secondly, to prevent the aura of the great calamity from spreading and endangering other realms, we need to set up the Zhou Tian Refining Realm Array around the nine divine domains to temporarily confine this domain until the calamity subsides. This is a protective measure, and also for the sake of all the spirits in the heavens."

"Third, the nine divine realms must fully open all leyline nodes, spiritual source cores, and all known and unknown mineral deposits and secret realms for mining under the supervision of the Three Pure Immortal Realms, in order to meet the needs of the calamity. Of the resources obtained, 70% shall be handed over to you, and 30% shall be left to you to maintain basic operations."

"Fourth, all cultivators of Mahayana and above in the Nine Divine Realms must register and be at your disposal, using their original Daoist essence to assist in cultivating the sacred medicines needed by our realm. This is your duty to ensure the stability of all the heavens."

"Fifth, anyone who resists, conceals resources, or attempts to break through to the True Immortal realm will be considered to be defying the calamity and will be executed without pardon. Their sect and clan will also be held accountable."