Chapter 165: Alliance? Marriage?

"Nine-Tailed Fox Clan?"

You are rather delighted, "Finally a top-tier great clan is willing to ally with the Human Race."

The Nine-Tailed Fox Clan, aside from the Nine Ancient God Clans, is a top-tier great clan, and few Natural Races in the world can match its strength.

Hong said, "The Nine-Tailed Fox Clan has set this precedent; other races will inevitably act, and the wave of resistance against the Nine Ancient God Clans is about to surge!"

You smile, "The Human Race has shed so much blood to earn today; this is what we deserve."

"But there's a problem that has always worried me."

Hong's expression suddenly grew much more serious, "Nowadays many beings in the world have guessed that the Human Race is a species created by the Tenth Ancient God."

"Perhaps in their perception, we are no different from the Nine Ancient God Clans."

"It is precisely because of this apprehension that the alliance matters between the races and the Human Race progress extremely slowly."

Hong voiced the issue he feared most.

That is exactly what you worry about.

The Human Race differs from other Ancient God Clans; it was not born to stand at the pinnacle of the world, but being created by an Ancient God is an inescapable fact.

After pondering for a long time, you smile lightly.

"Let it be."

"The Nine-Tailed Fox Clan has already taken the first step, proving they believe in the Human Race's future; we must not disappoint them."

"In all things of the world, there is always a beginning."

"Not all species created by Ancient Gods consider themselves superior; we rose from weakness, will not forget those hard years, and will never betray our oath!"

You cannot guarantee how the Human Race's descendants will turn out.

At least while you are here, the Human Race will never let any ally who offers aid in the snow be let down.

"That's also right."

Hong laughed, "Lin Chuan, since you intend to travel the mortal world, are you interested in accompanying me to the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan to meet the Fox Clan Empress?"

He said, "Your going would be the greatest sign of the Human Race's sincerity in cooperation."

"Sure."

After thinking it over, you agreed; this matter concerns the Human Race's future direction and deserves careful handling.

Having made the decision, you set out together with Hong.

On the road, you both discuss the future situation of the Human Race, occasionally mentioning the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan.

Regarding knowledge of the various forces in the world, Hong, who handles everything personally, actually knows more than you do.

His wives and concubines come from the Four Seas and Eight Wastes, and are not all from the Human Race.

Hong laughed, "Lin Chuan, have you heard the story of the Fox Clan Empress? I have one in my backyard, who comes from the Fox Clan."

"I heard she says the Fox Clan Empress is the world's number one charm; any being who sees her will involuntarily fall under her spell."

"That may be a bit exaggerated, but it suffices to show the Fox Clan Empress's beauty."

Hong said, then grinned, "But no matter what, she still can't compare to Sangyu Sao Sao."

You calmly replied, "I of course have heard the Fox Clan Empress's story; it is said the previous generation's Fox Clan ruler had as many as eight hundred children."

"She was the youngest, yet her abilities surpassed her brothers and sisters, eventually inheriting the Fox Clan ruler's seat, showing her tactics."

"Come to think of it, the Fox Clan Empress's rise from birth mirrors our Human Race's journey from weakness to now."

"It seems the Fox Clan truly shares a fate with our Human Race."

The Fox Clan Empress's strength exceeds yours now; it is rumored she already surpassed the previous generation's Fox Clan ruler and can stand shoulder to shoulder with the strongest among the Nine Ancient God Clans.

She is only a step below the Divine Lord level.

Of course, this is all hearsay; in fact no top-tier great clan dares to clash head‑on with the Nine Ancient God Clans.

Hong teased, "Lin Chuan, how about I play matchmaker and have the Fox Clan Empress marry over, so the Human Race and the Fox Clan become a racial alliance through marriage?"

"You brat."

You helplessly shake your head, "When we reach the Fox Clan territory, keep your mouth tight, lest we anger the Fox Clan Empress and see the alliance plan go down the drain."

"I'm serious."

Hong, still with that world‑cynical look, says, "Lin Chuan, perhaps the Fox Clan Empress will truly take a liking to you then."

You, irritated, give him a punch, "Get out, get out, get out!"

Hong, still grinning, says, "It is rumored the Fox Clan Empress still has no Dao Companion, and is determined to find a fated match."

"Now, isn't fate arriving?"

"Lin Chuan! I have confidence in you!"

"Just look at Yun Sao Sao's sincere heart for you; the Great Path Form, the innate body—who wouldn't love that?"

Speaking, Hong recalls something and exclaims:

"Oh right! Why isn't Yun Sao Sao with you today? Usually she's glued to your side, never leaving a step away."

You sigh lightly, "She has left; perhaps it will be a long time before she returns."

Hong also sighs, "Is it because of the war between the Human Race and the Phoenix Clan?"

"Sort of."

You shake your head, "But not entirely."

Hong pats your shoulder, "Lin Chuan, brother, I understand you; Sangyu Sao Sao and Yun Sao Sao are both the finest women in the world."

"Two people aligning their hearts is easy, but three aligning is as hard as becoming an Immortal!"

"However, it's not without a way; brother, I have some suggestions, not sure whether to voice them."

……

In the dream, Lin Chuan looks down with disdain.

In reality, Lin Chuan pricks up his ears and listens.

"Speak!"

"You damn it, speak quickly!"

What I need right now is exactly this.

Although Lin Chuan thinks Hong's method might not work on him, Hong is, after all, the Human Race's First True Ancestor in this world of dream Reincarnation.

He is essentially the grandmaster of the flirtation realm.

Anyway, it can serve as a reference.

……

【Seeing you silent, Hong mutters to himself:】

【"If you want the backyard to be harmonious, the most important point is to have the ability to suppress everything in the backyard."】

【Hong glances at you and, teasingly, says, "At present, it seems this is hard for you to achieve; Sangyu Sao Sao and Yun Sao Sao aren't meek; they're too strong."】

【"If you truly become involved with the Fox Clan Empress, you'd probably still be unable to suppress it."】

【"At this point, we must forge a different path."】

【"You must get Sangyu Sao Sao and Yun Sao Sao onto the same front, have them jointly experience something related to you, and keep their interests aligned."】

【"Such a thing rarely occurs naturally, but we're not doing this for backyard harmony, so a little benevolent scheming is normal."】

【Hong, eyebrows flying and colors dancing, says, already being thoroughly versed in this matter.】

You can't help but prick up your ears to listen, no longer able to feign aloofness.

Hong smiles knowingly and says, "This matter is easiest to achieve by selling misery, but your status is special."

【"If the selling of misery goes too far, a slight misstep could turn it into a race-wide affair, so it must be carefully plotted."】