CHAPTER 430: CHAPTER 424: SIGNING THE CONTRACT_1

As the only Saint-level Alchemist in the last nine eras, Chu Renjie’s strength was naturally formidable. Even though his power had diminished after his resurrection, he had still reached the Origin Great Emperor Realm.

The strongest among those present for the negotiation were merely at the Ten-thousand-year Emperor Realm; how could they possibly be Chu Renjie’s match?

Their faces all flushed crimson, and their legs trembled, nearly causing them to collapse. This was only because Chu Renjie was intentionally holding back; otherwise, they would have long since been forced to their knees!

"Alchemist Saint, please... stop!" a representative from Thunder Sound Temple stammered, and within moments, his smooth, shiny head was already drenched in sweat.

"If there is a next time, don’t blame me for showing no mercy!" Chu Renjie said coldly. He then withdrew his aura and sat back in his chair, closing his eyes to rest.

Everyone present couldn’t help but breathe a sigh of relief. Having felt an intense killing intent from the oppressive might Chu Renjie had displayed, they became exceedingly cautious in the subsequent negotiations.

"Chief of Staff Dong, the Qin Dynasty’s terms are far too harsh! I cannot agree!" the representative of the Ninefold Saint’s Court staunchly declared. Despite his firm opposition, he still used a respectful form of address for Dong Zhongshu.

He had no doubt that if he agreed to the Qin Saint’s Court’s conditions, he would be subjected to death by a thousand cuts by the Eastern Sovereign upon returning to the Ninefold Saint’s Court.

"Since this is a negotiation, let’s hear your proposals," Dong Zhongshu said, gesturing with his hand.

He had come prepared to haggle; he never expected the major Holy Lands to readily accept his initial terms. In fact, if they had agreed outright, it would have unsettled him!

"The Ninefold Saint’s Court is willing to offer five hundred million superior-grade Spirit Stones as tuition, one Earth-rank Cultivation Technique, and we will not interfere in the war between the Qin Saint’s Court and the three major powers. Furthermore, we can guarantee that we will not deliberately provoke the Qin Saint’s Court!" the representative of the Ninefold Saint’s Court stated after a moment of hesitation.

"Saint Heaven Institute is willing to offer five hundred million superior-grade Spirit Stones as tuition, one Earth-rank martial technique, and will not interfere in the war between the Qin Saint’s Court and the three major powers..." the representative of Saint Heaven Institute followed.

"The Ksitigarbha Academy is also willing to offer five hundred million superior-grade Spirit Stones as tuition..."

The representatives of the various major Holy Lands spoke one after another, their proposed conditions largely similar.

Only the representatives of Taiyi Saint’s Court, the Myriad Demon Saint’s Court, and Beidou Palace remained silent, their faces etched with worry.

The other Holy Lands had no significant interests in the East Border, so they were indifferent to the war between the Qin Saint’s Court and the three major powers. However, it was a different matter entirely for these three. They had invested vast resources to support these three major powers. Now that their efforts were beginning to bear fruit with the occupation of the Kylin Domain, which would allow them to obtain a great deal of Fortune, if they were to abandon them now, all their previous investments would be for naught!

"Chief of Staff Dong, the Myriad Demon Saint’s Court is willing to offer one billion superior-grade Spirit Stones and three Earth-rank Cultivation Techniques, but we cannot agree to the Qin Saint’s Court attacking the three major powers!" the representative of the Myriad Demon Saint’s Court stated gravely.

Fortune is crucial for the second grand creation of Heaven and Earth! In the primordial era, the alien races reigned supreme. Now, the human race holds dominance. To restore the glory of those ancient times, the alien races must seize more Fortune. The first grand creation of Heaven and Earth was a tide of Spiritual Energy, primarily benefiting the prodigies. The second grand creation of Heaven and Earth is one of Fortune, with factions being the primary beneficiaries. Whether the alien races can turn the tables largely depends on their ability to seize this second grand creation of Heaven and Earth.

"Then you may choose to withdraw. From this day forward, the alien races will have no part in the ’Method of Resurrection’!" Dong Zhongshu said faintly.

The Myriad Demon Saint’s Court representative gritted his teeth, his expression shifting rapidly, but he remained seated, unmoving.

The ’Method of Resurrection’ was equally vital to the alien races; its importance to them was no less than that of Fortune. Imagine if the human race learned the ’Method of Resurrection’ but the alien races did not. Their fallen experts would not be revivable. In the long run, this would constitute an immense loss.

"Chief of Staff Dong, let us be clear: the three major powers are backed by our three Saint’s Courts. We will never hand them over!" declared the representative of Beidou Palace.

Upon hearing this, the representatives of the other Saint’s Courts revealed expressions of anticipating a good show.

"So, you admit that Qionghua Holy Land and Zixiao Holy Land aided the alien races in devouring members of the human race under your orders?" Dong Zhongshu’s face turned ashen as he questioned coldly, "Twenty-seven days ago, the Thousand Demon Saint’s Court began capturing Qin Dynasty citizens for blood sacrifices. Qionghua Holy Land and Zixiao Holy Land accepted substantial benefits and abetted this evil, leading to the suffering of hundreds of millions of Qin Dynasty citizens! We must settle this account in full!"

The representatives of Taiyi Saint’s Court and Beidou Palace turned deathly pale at his words.

Assisting the alien races in slaughtering humans was an accusation they absolutely could not admit to. If this crime were to be substantiated, Taiyi Saint’s Court and Beidou Palace would be condemned by billions and their reputations would be utterly ruined.

"Nonsense! We never issued any orders to help alien races harm humans!" the Taiyi Saint’s Court representative immediately retorted.

"Absurd! Do you think anyone would believe that? Without your permission, would the powers you back dare to collude with the alien races?" Dong Zhongshu shot back.

"Then produce your evidence!" the Beidou Palace representative, flustered, slammed his hand on the table.

"Evidence?" Dong Zhongshu sneered, a hint of grief in his eyes as he spoke, his voice tinged with sorrow and his eyes bloodshot, "The hundreds of millions of our Qin Dynasty’s slain citizens ARE the evidence!"

The representatives of Taiyi Saint’s Court and Beidou Palace fell silent, unable to refute him. The fact that the Thousand Demon Saint’s Court had abducted hundreds of millions of Qin Dynasty citizens was undeniable. No matter how silver-tongued they were, they could not alter the established facts.

"Taiyi Saint’s Court is willing to abandon Qionghua Holy Land!" Ultimately, the Taiyi Saint’s Court representative was the first to yield.

Between Qionghua Holy Land, their reputation, and the Method of Resurrection, he chose the latter two.

"Alas! Beidou Palace is also willing to abandon Zixiao Holy Land!" the Beidou Palace representative said bitterly, seeing the situation.

"You..." The Myriad Demon Saint’s Court representative grew anxious. They had agreed to stand firm together, so why were these two backing out now?

"Now, it is your turn to choose!" Dong Zhongshu’s tone became firm. Without the pressure from Taiyi Saint’s Court and Beidou Palace, the Qin Saint’s Court had no fear of the Myriad Demon Saint’s Court.

The Myriad Demon Saint’s Court representative glanced around, considered the importance of the ’Method of Resurrection,’ and reluctantly nodded.

"Excellent! Let us sign the agreement then!" A flicker of joy crossed Dong Zhongshu’s face. He did not haggle further, but took out a contract and began to write.

The representatives of the various Saint’s Courts were momentarily taken aback but didn’t dwell on it, feeling pleased as they prepared to sign.

Ultimately, the Qin Saint’s Court and the major Holy Lands reached an agreement.

Article One: Adhering to the contractual principle, the Qin Saint’s Court and the major Holy Lands shall sign this pact.

Article Two: The Qin Saint’s Court is willing to impart medical knowledge to the major Holy Lands, with each Holy Land granted fifty slots.

Article Three: The major Holy Lands may purchase additional slots at a price of one hundred million superior-grade Spirit Stones per slot.

Article Four: Each major Holy Land shall pay the Qin Saint’s Court five hundred million superior-grade Spirit Jades and one Earth-rank Cultivation Technique or martial technique as a tuition fee.

Article Five: The major Holy Lands shall not interfere in the wars between the Qin Saint’s Court and Qionghua Holy Land, Zixiao Holy Land, and the Thousand Demon Saint’s Court.

Article Six: The major Holy Lands must not become enemies with the Qin Saint’s Court; otherwise, the Qin Saint’s Court may suspend its teaching obligations.

Article Seven...

This pact, titled the "Resurrection Pact," contained a total of ten articles!

And this pact would influence the landscape of the Primeval Continent for a very long time to come!