Chapter 295

Eternal Night Palace.

=> "Eternal Night Palace." (Eternal Night is the translation of the Chinese characters for 'Eternal Night', Palace is the translation of the Chinese characters for 'Palace'). Keep period.

Both sides remained silent.

=> "Both sides fell silent."

Emperor Yongsheng and his companions never expected the five tribes to be so unwilling to give face.

=> "The Eternal Prosperity Great Emperor and his companions never expected the Five Tribes to be so unwilling to give face."

And the five tribes never expected that Emperor Yongsheng and his companions would be so unyielding.

=> "What the Five Tribes didn't expect was that the Eternal Prosperity Great Emperor and his group would be so unyielding."

They really aren't giving any face at all.

=> "They really aren't giving any face at all."

The result of neither side backing down is a stalemate here.

=> "The result of neither side yielding is a stalemate here."

However, at this moment, several figures appeared, they were members of the Divine Race.

=> "However, at this moment, several figures appeared—figures of the God Tribe."

"Today is the Myriad Tribes Assembly; please don't make things so tense. Could you give my Divine Race some face, turn weapons into jade and silk, so as not to let the world's people laugh?"

=> "\"Today is the Myriad Tribes Assembly; everyone, please don't make things so stiff. Can you give my God Tribe some face, turn weapons into jade and silk, so as not to let the world's common folk see a joke? \""

A senior elder of the Divine Race stepped forward, wearing a gentle smile, extremely warm, coming to mediate.

=> "A grand elder of the God Tribe stepped out, his face bearing a smile, extremely gentle, coming to mediate."

However, everyone knows this isn't really about mediating; it's just that the situation looked bad, so they hurried out to ease things. Although the Divine Race elder's appearance did ease the situation somewhat, it only eased it partially.

=> "However, everyone knows this isn't really about mediation; after all, it's just that the situation looks bad, so they hurried out to ease things? Nevertheless, the appearance of the God Tribe's grand elder did ease the scene somewhat, but only partially."

"Don't talk about whether we're at an impasse; the present humanity is absolutely willing to make peace, but the purpose of peace is definitely not because we, the present humanity, are afraid."

=> "\"Don't talk about whether it's stiff or not; the present human tribe is absolutely willing to negotiate peace, but the purpose of peace is absolutely not because we, the present human tribe, are afraid. \""

Emperor Yongsheng spoke, his attitude firm; earlier he had been polite, but these people wouldn't listen, insisting on waiting until now to back down, which is rather laughable.

=> "The Eternal Prosperity Great Emperor spoke, his attitude firm; earlier he had been polite, but these people wouldn't listen, insisting on waiting until now to yield—this is also rather laughable."

"Have you said enough?"

=> "\"Have you said enough? \""

"I've already tolerated you for a long time."

=> "\"I've already tolerated you for a long time. \""

"We came to the Myriad Tribes Assembly as invited guests; even if Gu Jin Nian doesn't show up, that's fine. We merely complained a few words, yet you've been pressing us aggressively here—is this how the present humanity treats guests?"

=> "\"We came to the Myriad Tribes Assembly by invitation; if Gu Jin Nian doesn't show up, that's fine, but we merely complained a few sentences, and you all keep pressing us aggressively here—is this how the present human tribe treats guests? \""

"Or are we the ones who have given you face?"

=> "\"Or are you saying we gave you face? \""

The voice of the North Sea Dragon King rang out; he truly could no longer tolerate it, having looked down on humanity from the start, and even more so now.

=> "The North Sea Dragon King's voice sounded; he truly could not bear it anymore—from the start he had looked down on the human tribe, and even more so now."

In his view, at first they were aloof, due to the balance of power between the sides; they had the right to be arrogant.

=> "In his view, at first they were aloof, which was due to the relative strengths of the two sides; they had the right to be arrogant."

Humanity is humble, because humanity is inferior to them.

=> "The human tribe is humble, and that's because the human tribe is inferior to them."

But now it's come down to this purely because these people don't know what's good for them; ultimately it's still relying on Gu Jin Nian. If Gu Jin Nian were personally here, they might restrain a bit, and they would exist as equals.

=> "But having come to this point, it's purely because these people don't know gratitude; after all, they're relying on Gu Jin Nian. If Gu Jin Nian himself were here, they might restrain a bit, and they would exist as equals."

But what are these people? Even the strong ones of the Divine Race have come out to mediate, which is already giving them a way out; yet they're still putting on airs here. "You might as well just declare war; why bother coming to the Myriad Tribes Assembly?"

=> "\"What are these people? The strong ones of the God Tribe have come out to mediate, giving them a step down, yet they're still putting on airs here? \" \"You lot could just declare war directly; why bother with a Myriad Tribes Assembly? \""

Emperor Yongsheng also got angry.

=> "The Eternal Prosperity Great Emperor also got angry."

They've been making noise here; if they're not satisfied, they just want to fight—what's there to say?

=> "They've been noisy here; if they're dissatisfied, just go to war—what's there to say?"

"Go!"

=> "\"Leave! \""

In an instant, the North Sea Dragon King's voice rang out; he couldn't be bothered to deal with it, fighting would be meaningless—if it were possible, he would have already acted.

=> "In an instant, the North Sea Dragon King's voice sounded; he couldn't be bothered to pay attention—direct fighting would be meaningless; if it were possible, they would have already acted."

But making him swallow his anger and endure these people's ire here, the North Sea Dragon King is still unwilling.

=> "But to have him swallow his anger here, endure these people's ire, the North Sea Dragon King is still unwilling."

"North Sea Dragon King."

=> "\"North Sea Dragon King. \""

"The Myriad Tribes Assembly is a meeting we agreed upon with the Sage Gu; if we don't participate, we'll likely invite some undeserved ridicule."

=> "\"The Myriad Tribes Assembly is a meeting we agreed upon with Gu Saint; if we don't participate, we fear spreading inappropriate gossip. \""

"Moreover, your fighting is meaningless; if you stall over this, it's not significant."

=> "\"Moreover, your quarreling is meaningless; if you stalemate over this, it's not significant. \""

"Let's just wait and see for now."

=> "\"Let's first see what happens, then talk. \""

The voice of the Divine Race elder rang out; he looked at everyone, hoping both sides could calm down and avoid excessive verbal disputes.

=> "The God Tribe's grand elder's voice sounded; he looked at everyone, hoping both sides could calm down and avoid excessive verbal sparring."

That's unnecessary.

=> "That's unnecessary."

However, although that's what was said, the North Sea Dragon King still refuses to accept it; he simply doesn't want to stay here.

=> "However, although that's what was said, the North Sea Dragon King still refuses to yield and simply doesn't want to stay here."

The conflict between the two sides is deep.

=> "The contradiction between the two sides runs deep."

But just then, a figure appeared—it was the Upper Residence Sage.

=> "But at this very moment, a figure appeared—the figure of the Upper Dwelling Saint."

The ancient humanity also arrived.

=> "The ancient human tribe also arrived."

The Upper Residence Sage appeared, entering the Eternal Night Palace and coming before everyone.

=> "The Upper Dwelling Saint appeared, entering the Eternal Night Palace and coming before everyone."

"Everyone, please settle down and don't be agitated."

=> "\"Everyone, please settle down and don't be agitated. \""

The Upper Residence Sage appeared, gazing at everyone with a calm expression; it's clear he also came to mediate.

=> "The Upper Dwelling Saint appeared; he gazed at everyone, his expression calm, but it's clear he also came to mediate."

"There's nothing left to discuss; humanity's attitude like this shows they fundamentally don't want to negotiate."

=> "\"There's nothing left to discuss; the human tribe's attitude like this fundamentally does not want peace. \""

The North Sea Dragon King spoke up, quite directly—he almost said some harsh words.

=> "The North Sea Dragon King spoke up, very blunt, almost saying some unpleasant words."

In response to the North Sea Dragon King's words, the Upper Residence Sage sighed inwardly; he understood the other's anger, but also felt the North Sea Dragon King lacked the makings of a great leader.

=> "Faced with the North Sea Dragon King's words, the Upper Dwelling Saint sighed inwardly; he knew the reason for the other's anger, but also felt the North Sea Dragon King was somewhat incapable of great achievement."

Arguing over such things here still makes people find it somewhat laughable.

=> "Some people still quibble over such things here, making it seem rather laughable."

The Upper Residence Sage simply didn't blame the other party, but instead expressed his own view.

=> "However, the Upper Dwelling Saint did not blame the other party, but instead voiced his own view."

"Everyone, the Myriad Tribes Assembly indeed involves great matters; now that our ancient clans have revived, we still need to properly discuss a few things."

=> "\"Everyone, the Myriad Tribes Assembly indeed involves great matters; now that our ancient clans have revived, it is still necessary to properly discuss a few things. \""

"Furthermore, up to now, Sage Gu hasn't shown up; if he just leaves like this, in the end it will still be our five tribes' problem."

=> "\"Furthermore, up to now, Gu Saint hasn't shown his face; if we just leave like this, in the end it will still be our Five Tribes' problem. \""

"Especially, you should know what the purpose of coming here today is—dividing the territory is the main goal."

=> "\"Especially, you should know the purpose of coming here today: dividing territory is the main goal. \""

The Upper Residence Sage spoke.

=> "The Upper Dwelling Saint spoke."

At the same time, he looked at a few people, and the meaning in his gaze was also very simple.

=> "At the same time, he glanced at a few people, the meaning in his gaze also very simple."

Upon hearing this, the North Sea Dragon King fell somewhat silent.

=> "Upon hearing this, the North Sea Dragon King fell somewhat silent."

However, the voice of the East Sea Dragon King rang out at this moment.

=> "However, the East Sea Dragon King's voice sounded at this moment."

"Alright."

=> "\"Alright. \""

"Let's participate in the assembly."

=> "\"Let's participate in the assembly. \""

The voice of the East Sea Dragon King rang out, and in that moment everyone fell completely silent.

=> "The East Sea Dragon King's voice sounded; for a moment, everyone became completely quiet."

Even this person spoke up; the North Sea Dragon King, no matter how unwilling he felt inside, had to be more honest.

=> "Even this person spoke up; even if the North Sea Dragon King inwardly remained unwilling, he had to be more honest."

"Everyone, at this point there's no need to keep arguing; I believe you don't want to remain deadlocked either—why not go inside together?"

=> "\"Everyone, at this point there's no need to keep arguing; I believe you also don't want to stalemate—why not enter together? \""

The Upper Residence Sage looked at Su Wenjing and smiled gently.

=> "The Upper Dwelling Saint looked at Su Wenjing and smiled gently."

Upon saying that, Su Wenjing immediately nodded.

=> "Upon hearing this, Su Wenjing immediately nodded."

"Then please come in."

=> "\"Then please enter. \""

Indeed, by this point, there's no need to keep arguing.

As Su Wenjing spoke, the five tribes all headed toward the Eternal Night Palace.

Many strong ones also slowly relaxed their breaths, after all the myriad tribes' gathering had not yet fully begun, and it was really inappropriate to stall over these matters.

Soon.

Many strong ones stepped into the Eternal Night Palace.

Their gazes calm, they sat upright before the jade table, expressions heavy, waiting for Su Wenjing and the others to speak.

And laid before everyone was, surprisingly, a sand‑table map of the entire Divine Continent.

The five tribes fell silent, not uttering a word.

At present, the only ones able to communicate are the Divine Tribe's great elder and the Shangju Sage.

The Shangju Sage gazed at the sand table, then turned to Su Wenjing and smiled slightly as he spoke.

"This is the map of the Divine Continent, right?"

The Shangju Sage asked, knowing full well.

"Replying to the Shangju Sage, that is correct."

Su Wenjing spoke, nodding his head.

"Good, then let us first hear how Holy One Wenjing proposes to divide this great age."

The Shangju Sage smiled and said.

Upon these words, the Yongsheng Emperor, the Zhongzhou Emperor, and others frowned slightly; this division of territory was rather awkward, for the demands they had put forward were certainly not favorable.

Thus who raises the question first is of great importance.

If the five tribes were to bring it up, the matter would be much simpler—no matter how much or little they propose, we could bargain, and if they propose much, we could use it to our advantage, placing no blame on the present human race.

But now, if we take the initiative to raise it, proposing too much would merely give the five tribes an excuse to find fault.

Consequently, everyone felt somewhat uneasy, and likewise secretly admired the Shangju Sage's tactics—such a simple sentence already laid out a scheme.

"The guest comes first; please, you may speak first."

Holy One Wenjing smiled, easily defusing the other's request.

"We are not guests; in ancient times this place was originally ours—first come, first served—if we must speak, then you are the guests."

"Let you choose."

"That way no one can accuse the five tribes of bullying."

The Shangju Sage smiled, speaking from a historical perspective, letting the other side choose first.

Upon saying this, the other party fell somewhat silent.

Though the words sound absolute, they are also fact; they truly are ancient powerhouses, and saying this, while a bit arrogant, is still true.

Su Wenjing glanced at his own people; they exchanged a look and then gave tacit approval.

"If so, then I, Su, will offer a brief analysis; if I err anywhere, please feel free to point it out."

Su Wenjing spoke, having finished these words, he pointed at the sand‑table map, indicating Eastern Wilderness, Zhongzhou, and also the Southern Barbarian Way.

"Since the manifestation of Heaven's Mandate, the Divine Continent has undergone great change; these Zhongzhou, Eastern Wilderness, and Southern Barbarian lands are still occupied by the present human race, after all the present human race is extremely numerous, but taking into account the survival of the five tribes"

"Therefore the extreme north and the western desert can be left for the ancient tribes to survive."

"I do not know what you all think."

"If there is anything unfavorable, please ask the Shangju Sage to point it out."

Su Wenjing spoke, looking toward the opposition, also covertly observing the attitudes of the five tribes' powerhouses; he knew the five tribes would certainly know this answer and would surely fly into a thunderous rage, so he made all preparations.

Indeed.

As these words were spoken, in an instant the five tribes' strong ones all changed color.

"You want us to go to the extreme north and western desert—do you really think that?"

"You humans are truly greedy—Zhongzhou, Eastern Wilderness, and Southern Barbarian three lands, rich in natural treasures and outstanding spirits, with myriad spirit mountains and rivers, all the good things taken by you—what do we want?"

"Laughable, truly laughable; the law of the jungle is heaven and earth's principle—now I never expected a swarm of ants to dare snatch benefits from a true dragon's grasp."

"Negotiating with you is meant to avoid war and needless slaughter, yet I never imagined it would give you confidence, making you so greedy—who came up with this scheme? This king wishes to see personally who harbors such ambition and is so foolish."

"Knowing your human race is greedy, I never expected you to be this greedy; the unaware might think it is my ancient tribes who fear you humans."

The ancient tribes exploded in an uproar.

They knew the present human race would surely open its mouth wide like a lion, but they never imagined it would open so wide.

And it opened that wide.

This is truly laughable.

In their view, does the present human race even deserve it?

A clamor rose; the five tribes were all dissatisfied, though among the sea tribe the Northern Sea Dragon King directly shouted angrily, and among the demon tribe a certain demon god also expressed displeasure.

The demon tribe was even more direct, standing up, seeming ready to leave outright.

Also only the ancient human tribe and the divine tribe remained calm; they were not without anger, but their role was to mediate, and when things became irreconcilable they would step in to say a few kind words.

Otherwise, according to their tempers, they would also join in the cursing.

Facing the five tribes' attitude, Su Wenjing and company appeared very calm, as if they had anticipated it, so they paid no heed.

"Please, everyone, settle down and do not be agitated."

"If you feel it improper, you may raise it directly; this itself is negotiation, discussion first, not that our ideas are the final goal."

Su Wenjing spoke, letting everyone quiet down.

"Since you humans have put forth such terms, then we shall not stand on ceremony."

"The extreme north shall be left to the present human race; the sea tribe has measured the extreme north and found it sufficient for all present humans to dwell, while Eastern Wilderness, Southern Barbarian, Western Desert, and Zhongzhou will all have boundary lines set—no entry without urgent cause."

"Eastern Wilderness shall be taken over by the ancient human tribe, Zhongzhou by the divine tribe, Southern Barbarian by the demon tribe, Western Desert by the magic tribe, and all sea areas shall be entirely under my sea tribe's control."

"If you are willing, thereafter we will refrain from infringing upon each other, granting you humans sufficient time, so that you cannot claim lack of time."

The North Sea Dragon King spoke, and as soon as he opened his mouth, it was truly a lion gaping wide.

Eastern Wilderness, Southern Barbarians, Western Desert, Central Province—these four important lands have all been taken; consequently, the number of humans in the present age must be millions of times greater than that of the ancient clans.

But the actual territory is only a tenth of that; that's fine, but the Far North lands are a bitterly cold place—even if the great age descends and everyone becomes a martial artist, the Far North lands still undergo changes.

If we really migrate there, no one knows how many human commoners would freeze to death in the Far North lands.

This is truly a lion gaping wide.

Moreover, they utterly look down on the human race, seeking to drive them to death.

"This is impossible."

Hardly had the North Sea Dragon King finished speaking when Su Wenjing's voice sounded.

He looked toward the North Sea Dragon King and spoke slowly.

"Our human race numbers are enormous; how could we go to the Far North lands? Just the migration alone would cost countless lives, and furthermore, this is not a negotiation but an expulsion."

Su Wenjing spoke, showing no retreat whatsoever.

"That is your human race's affair."

"The weak are prey to the strong; this is the ancient principle."

"Furthermore, this world originally belongs to our ancient clans; you are merely taking over like a cuckoo in a magpie's nest."

The North Sea Dragon King, too, had no patience; he voiced his opinion, uncaring of the life or death of present-day humans.

These words are already quite blunt; they almost amount to saying, "The life or death of humans is none of my concern."

"Where does this ancient principle come from?"

"If the weak are prey to the strong, why convene a Myriad Races Assembly? Among the five races, who is the strongest? Who should rule this world, with the rest submitting to them—wouldn't that be splendid? Present-day humans, are you willing to submit? Are you willing?"

The voice of the Emperor of Central Province rang out; as an emperor, he understood all the better what it means for the weak to be prey to the strong.

These are the same words, but they are not absolute.

"Do you even deserve to chatter here?"

The North Sea Dragon King gazed at the latter, his eyes icy.

In an instant, true dragon aura permeated, and the entire Eternal Night Palace rumbled and trembled violently.

"I am more qualified than you."

The Emperor of Central Province rose, nine dragon souls protecting his body, gazing at his opponent, his words devoid of any weakness.

Two streams of true dragon aura clashed, threatening to shatter the entire Eternal Night Palace; were it not for the powerful formation guarding it, it would have collapsed in an instant.

"Are we to go straight to war?"

In an instant, the West Sea Dragon King, South Sea Dragon King, and East Sea Dragon King stood together; the aura of the Four Great Dragon Kings swept directly from the Eternal Night Palace over the entire Da Xia Dynasty.

Suppress the great age.

They are none other than the supreme powerhouses of the sea race and the Nine Heavens; once they release their aura, heaven and earth change color, and indeed, if they were to fully unleash it, they would provoke heavenly suppression.

"What you have done and said is excessively deceitful toward humanity."

"Do you truly think we fear the words of war?"

Emperor Yongsheng rose, fearing neither war nor peace.

He simply does not fear.

And just then.

Suddenly.

Heaven and earth trembled, the sun and moon swayed.

Eight figures appeared.

They were eight human kings appearing.

They came side by side, appearing outside the Eternal Night Palace; these eight figures, shocking ancient and modern times, possess inconceivable might.

The eight human kings gathered together outside the Eternal Night Palace.

This is to impart a sense of oppression.

Boom.

Before one could even be shocked.

Among the divine race, numerous figures appeared, almost all the powerhouses emerging en masse.

Basically, the strong ones of the five races have all come.

The sea race's Four Sea Dragon Kings.

The demon race's Ten Great Demon Gods.

The divine race's two great elders, plus many divine generals.

The devil race's supreme.

The human race's Eight Kings.

These are enough to overturn the entire great age; they have gathered here, their expressions icy, imparting the strongest and most terrifying oppression.

Gazing upon everyone in the hall, a single glance can make all fall silent.

"The weak being prey to the strong is itself the ancient rule."

"This land does not belong to you either."

"Taking it back now is only natural."

"The Far North lands are your final dignity; even if Gu Jin Nian appears, it remains so."

"Sign the contract and begin the migration."

This is neither an order nor a command, but a fact.

You have no choice; the myriad races' grand assembly is already our final step of retreat.

Many voices rang out, the Eight Kings spoke, they were high and mighty, their aura suppressing everything.

What they said indeed made people feel silent, as if they were uttering the sole truth.

"What nonsense is there to speak of? If we talk about strength, can the present human race even match one ten-thousandth of our ancient clan?"

"If we discuss inheritance and history, we come from the ancient era; this land belongs to us. You have occupied it for too long—now hand it over, do we really need all this talk?"

The North Sea Dragon King's voice sounded again.

Together with the Eight Kings and the Divine Race powerhouses appearing, they proactively instigated.

It must be said, the North Sea Dragon King truly hates Gu Jin Nian; in a sense, it may even surpass the Demon Race's hatred for him.

Otherwise, it wouldn't be like this.

Anyone with sense knows that the ancient human race still leads this matter; logically, we should see what the ancient human race does, yet the North Sea Dragon King seems to have become the biggest provocateur.

This is not a good thing.

"The Southern Barbarian lands, each half."

"How?"

Faced with this situation, Su Wenjing's voice sounded; he did not resort to insults but made a concession, which was also the result of their prior discussion.

Divide the world equally.

This is their idea, and also their bottom line.

It is impossible to yield the Central State and Eastern Wilderness, but the Southern Barbarian lands can be split half each.

This is the final bottom line.

"The Far North."

"This is your last choice."

"Don't bargain; you aren't even qualified to bargain."

"If you cannot decide, then let Gu Jin Nian come."

"This is also why we don't wish to negotiate with you; you truly are not worthy to negotiate with us."

"It's meaningless, because you fundamentally cannot make decisions."

The Heaven-Swallowing King's voice sounded, his expression arrogant.

It is obvious they have no intention whatsoever of seeking peace.

Nor do they want to retreat even a bit.

Pressure surged, making people silent.

"What are you hesitating for?"

"Even with Gu Jin Nian here, there's nothing to say."

"This is the prevailing trend."

The North Sea Dragon King continued speaking, intending to suppress everyone this way and break down their defenses.

But when the North Sea Dragon King's voice trailed off,

a calm voice also sounded.

"Finally we see the domineering aura befitting an ancient clan."

"But isn't this a bit excessive at the Myriad Races Assembly?"

A voice sounded.

It was Gu Jin Nian's.

(End of chapter)