Chapter 166: Negotiation

"I'll give an example."

Hong said eagerly, "Even if the women in the back garden aren't cooperative, as long as they treat you sincerely, when you encounter difficulties that you cannot solve on your own, they will definitely cooperate with Same Heart."

"Even if that Same Heart is only temporary."

"But as long as there's one time, there will be a second, and the rest will be easy to handle."

"Then, by both coaxing and deceiving, using the Ultimate Yin-Yang Union Secret Art I developed, ahem—"

He stopped there, and Hong flashed a mischievous grin.

You naturally understood.

"Alright, we'll discuss these matters later."

You said solemnly, "But the Yin-Yang Union Art you've been researching does need to be handed over."

"Sui's Forbidden Domain, Chi's Pill Dao, Xi's Natal Magic Treasure forging technique, and Formation Dao have all already formed complete systems."

"Even the junior Cang's Secret Art of entering Dao through literature now has its own unique system."

"You have to work hard."

After saying that, you began to close your eyes and cultivate.

"I understand, I understand."

Hong chuckled, "Once this Fox Clan mission is over, I'll hand it over immediately, guaranteed to benefit everyone."

You smiled without replying.

After a long journey, you finally arrived at the Fox Clan Territory.

At the forefront of the border, a tall, curvaceous, mature and enchanting woman stood, while the Fox Clan entourage that came to greet you were all of extraordinary beauty, either stunningly elegant or strikingly handsome.

The Fox Clan excels at transformation.

Especially the Nine-Tailed Fox Clan, rumored to possess the ability to comprehend souls, can perfectly shapeshift into the form of any race.

The Fox Clan Empress taking human form represents the Fox Clan's utmost sincerity in cooperating with the Human Race.

Hong whispered in your ear, "Lin Chuan, did you see? That one is the Fox Clan Empress; you should seize the opportunity."

"For the Human Alliance with the Fox Clan to proceed smoothly, you, as the Clan Chief, must step forward when needed!"

Hong gave a sly smile.

You ignored him, lifted your head, and walked forward.

Your vision cleared, and you saw the Fox Clan Empress's appearance, truly matching Hong's words—she was the Number One Under Heaven beauty.

Even with your concentration, your thoughts could not be swayed.

The Fox Clan Empress stared straight at you, a smile on her face.

She took steps toward you.

Lin Chuan's primary consciousness rippled again, and the fourth member participating in this Dream Cycle Linkage finally appeared!

The Fox Clan Empress was unmistakably Tu Shan Jiao Jiao.

Lin Chuan had long suspected this.

The Dog System still arranged things so well.

It was a clash of titans.

Lin Chuan had intended to use the Dream Cycle Linkage's ability to alter major event trajectories to improve the relationships among the ladies.

Who could have imagined that both the plot line and the emotional line of this Dream Cycle Linkage would be Di Yu‑level difficulty.

The Perfect Body Mo Sangyu, the First Auspicious Cloud of the heavens and earth, the Spirit Monster Yun Zhi Yi who controls qi, now also for a top‑tier clan's Empress Tu Shan Jiao Jiao!

This intensity...

Even the highest intensity must be faced head‑on!

In the Dream Cycle Linkage he still has at least a chance to dominate event outcomes, but in reality he would only be driven alternately by the ladies.

The Fox Clan Empress came before you.

"Chuan Clan Leader, I've long admired your great name."

"The Empress's name resounds like thunder, seeing you today surpasses the legend."

You exchanged a polite remark.

The Fox Clan Empress said, "The battle between the Chuan Clan Leader and the Phoenix Clan made all tribes look up, breaking the myth that the Ancient God Clan is invincible; being able to ally with the Human Race is a blessing for our Fox Clan."

You replied modestly, "That battle was merely with external aid; the Human Race's rise carries heavy responsibilities and a long road. Being able to become allies with the Fox Clan merely reflects the Human Race's good fortune."

"Please."

The Fox Clan Empress invited you and Hong and the others to visit the Fox Clan's stronghold as guests; the alliance matters are significant and cannot be clarified in a few words.

It requires long‑term negotiations.

You arrived at the Fox Clan's Nine-Tailed Divine Hall, where the Fox Clan Empress summoned a group of Clan Elders.

As for the Human Race side, negotiations had already been concluded.

Regarding the alliance with the Fox Clan, the Clan Elders had no objections; the decision rests entirely on you and Hong.

However, differing voices arose within the Fox Clan.

The Fox Grand Elder, with a cold expression, was the first to voice opposition, "I do not support an alliance with the Human Race!"

"The Human Race is now targeted by the Nine Ancient God Clans; a great war will erupt soon, and our Fox Clan will gain nothing, while many tribes will waste their lives!"

"Empress, I hope you consider carefully and not, due to a momentary impulse, ruin the entire clan!"

The Fox Grand Elder seems to have considerable support within the Fox Clan; otherwise he wouldn't dare challenge the Empress.

He made a reasonable point, but you disagreed.

Without you needing to speak, Hong coldly said, "Wanting future benefits while refusing present risks—there's no such perfect thing under the heavens."

Fox Grand Elder hummed, "The Human Race has risen in a few thousand years; I admit you are formidable, but whether the future will let the Fox Clan profit is still unknown."

"Who knows what virtue the Human Race will have in the future? Might they turn around and devour the Fox Clan?"

"What was that term the Human Race uses again?"

"Oh right! Burn the bridge after crossing! And also kill the donkey after unloading the mill!"

Fox Grand Elder sneered, "Rather than gamble on an unpredictable future, the Fox Clan will simply keep to itself, not provoke the Nine Ancient God Clans, and will always remain a great clan of heaven and earth!"

"Heh heh! Then I, the High One, will tell you another story."

Hong jeered, "The Human Race raises a kind of poultry called pig; when the pig is thin, people feed it to make it grow."

"When the pigs are fattened, they are killed for their meat."

"You truly think the Nine Ancient God Clans refrain from moving against the Fox Clan out of fear of you, but it's merely mutual restraint that leaves them unable to act."

"Not seizing the right to survive in your own hands, and hoping the Nine Ancient God Clans will be merciful and soft‑handed?"

"Has a tail grown on your brain?"

Hong and the Fox Grand Elder drew swords, the tension mounting, a clear trend toward a fight.

"Enough."

You and the Fox Clan Empress spoke in unison, timely halting the standoff.

You said seriously, "Since the Empress proposes an alliance, she must have a plan; this alliance's benefits outweigh its drawbacks."

"Today's matter is not only an alliance between the Human Race and the Fox Clan, but also the spirits of heaven and earth rebelling against the Nine Ancient God Clans!"

"This is a beginning! The beginning of reclaiming the right to survive from foreign clans! It will have far‑reaching significance for every tribe."

"No, you…" The Fox Grand Elder still tried to rebut your words.

"Silence."

The Fox Clan Empress's expression suddenly turned icy; a threatening aura enveloped the opponent, and a terrifying power manifested at that moment.

She sat upright on the throne, her smile profound, her gaze fixed on you.

"Regarding the alliance, the Fox Clan is sincere, but in the early stage the Fox Clan indeed contributes more; we hope the Human Race will also show some sincerity."

"If the Chuan Clan Leader can agree to one thing, we can seal the blood pact tonight!"

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Jiao·Fox Clan Empress