Chapter 1041: Your Generosity Exceeded Expectations

Upon hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, Xuanyi was initially somewhat skeptical.

This little bastard was nothing like himself; the kid had no integrity at all, and one could usually only believe three out of every ten words he said.

But upon closer reflection, the process of his own defection had indeed been a bit too simple—so simple it was even somewhat eerie.

Coupled with the reaction of that female Great Vehicle from Outside the Realm when she saw Wang Jianqiang in danger.

He couldn't help but believe it a little.

If it were truly as Wang Jianqiang said, then everything could be explained.

Thinking of this.

His old face flushed, and his expression became somewhat awkward.

In other words, it wasn't that Wang Jianqiang was stealing his credit, but that he had stolen the credit that should have belonged to Wang Jianqiang.

And he had even stupidly raised the cost of cooperation!

After Wang Jianqiang's voice fell, the others did not speak, all looking at each other in dismay.

The great hall was silent.

As for the truth of what Wang Jianqiang said, there was actually no need to examine it.

Because they had already noticed the change in Xuanyi's expression.

Judging from the change in Xuanyi's expression, the result was actually already very obvious.

What Wang Jianqiang said was true.

In other words.

They originally did not need to bear the risk of their own territories being partitioned.

It was Xuanyi who had actively created this risk.

And they...

Had actually just been speaking up for Xuanyi, and even mocking Wang Jianqiang!

Just at this moment.

Wang Jianqiang's voice came again.

"Cough, cough. Originally, I felt that although what Brother Xuanyi did was for the sake of the Immortal Abandoned Land, it ultimately brought some risk to you all, which was somewhat improper, so I spoke up to seek justice for you all."

"However, seeing that you all hold Brother Xuanyi in such high regard, then I am relieved."

"The generosity of you seniors has exceeded my expectations."

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's tone, which was full of emotion, the expressions of the crowd stiffened one after another.

This kid was clearly just making sarcastic remarks!

They felt aggrieved in their hearts, yet they couldn't even utter a single word of rebuttal.

They could only force a smile and nod in agreement.

It was even more uncomfortable than having eaten a fly from an outhouse.

The atmosphere in the great hall remained silent for quite a while.

Xuanyi gave a dry cough, breaking the awkward silence, "Since things have reached this point, there is no use in saying anything more."

"Next, let us discuss the future of the Immortal Abandoned Land."

Once Xuanyi's voice came out, the attention of the crowd was instantly drawn over.

Their expressions all became solemn.

The Outside the Realm Army had only retreated temporarily; it did not mean they had completely abandoned the idea of attacking the Immortal Abandoned Land.

If the Outside the Realm Army were to come again.

The living beings of the Immortal Abandoned Land would still be unable to escape the fate of destruction.

Seeing the gazes of the crowd focused on him, Xuanyi continued, "Once those forces Outside the Realm resolve their crises, they will definitely not let the Immortal Abandoned Land go."

"Before that, we need to agree on a solution."

Hearing this, the crowd frowned and fell into deep thought.

Just then, a voice suddenly rang out, "Still need to think? Isn't a ready-made method right before our eyes?"

Hearing this, the crowd was stunned.

They all looked at Wang Jianqiang.

"Brother Wang, you mean..." Xuanyi looked at Wang Jianqiang, thoughtful.

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "Just like how we treated the Beast Taming Sect, the Sacred Palace, and the Ancient God Palace, seek allies by ceding territory."

Xuanyi was silent for a moment, then shook his head, "Those forces Outside the Realm are too greedy; what they want is the entire Immortal Abandoned Land, not just a part of it."

"Although there might be some less greedy forces among them... but the number of such forces is likely not high, and I fear it is somewhat impossible for us to gather enough power to resist the Outside the Realm Army by relying on this method."

Wang Jianqiang smiled and shook his head, "No, no, no, this method is enough."

Xuanyi and the people present raised their eyebrows upon hearing this, looking at Wang Jianqiang, waiting for his next words.

Seeing this, Wang Jianqiang laughed, "You seniors have not been Outside the Realm and do not know the situation there."

"Setting aside the Beast Taming Sect and the Sacred Palace for now, the Ancient God Palace is a behemoth that dominates an entire continent."

Speaking of this, Wang Jianqiang saw the blank looks on everyone's faces, and his heart stirred as he explained, "Outside the Realm, there are eight continents in total, namely Youzhou, Tongzhou..."

"Although the Beast Taming Sect and the Sacred Palace are powerful, they are only overlords in the eastern region of Youzhou; they can only dominate a specific area within one continent."

"The gap between them and the Ancient God Palace is very large..."

Hearing this, the crowd finally had a rough concept of the vastness of the Ancient God Palace.

Their eyes lit up, "In other words, there are still many experts in the Ancient God Palace who haven't come?"

Wang Jianqiang nodded with a smile, "The continent where the Ancient God Palace is located is called Cangzhou. If the Ancient God Palace comes forward, coupled with the promise of my Immortal Abandoned Land."

"Those forces in Cangzhou should not, and would not dare to refuse. In this way, the entire Cangzhou will become an ally of my Immortal Abandoned Land."

Hearing this, the eyes of everyone present lit up.

Just then, one person spoke up hesitantly, "But Cangzhou is merely one-eighth of Outside the Realm; we are only equivalent to pulling one-eighth of the power of Outside the Realm to our side."

Wang Jianqiang looked at the person who spoke and shook his head with a smile, "Senior, it cannot be calculated that way."

"Quantitative change can trigger qualitative change."

"The number of experts cultivated when the majority of a continent's resources are divided into one portion versus dozens of portions is not something the former can compare to when added together."

"The Ancient God Palace is not that simple."

Hearing this, the expressions of the crowd shifted, revealing looks of realization.

"Even so, our strength is still insufficient."

Just then, Xuanyi spoke up suddenly.

Wang Jianqiang smiled, "Besides the Ancient God Palace, the Beast Taming Sect and the Sacred Palace should still be able to win over some forces; that will be enough."

Hearing this, Xuanyi revealed a look of confusion, "Didn't you say the Beast Taming Sect and the Sacred Palace were only overlords of a specific region in Youzhou?"

"How many allies can they pull in for us?"

"The quantity is not important; even if they don't pull any in, it is enough," Wang Jianqiang said with certainty.

Hearing Wang Jianqiang's words, the crowd all revealed looks of confusion.

Wang Jianqiang was silent for a moment, then continued to speak, "Currently, Outside the Realm is facing an invasion by the Sea Clan."

"I can be certain that the Cultivators of the Eight Continents are by no means the match of the Sea Clan, but the Sea Clan will not occupy the Eight Continents and will soon withdraw on their own."

"However, during this period, the Eight Continents will suffer huge losses."

"By then, the number of both the core strength and top-tier experts of the Eight Continents will plummet."

"After the base number of experts in the Eight Continents decreases, although there will still be a gap between us and Outside the Realm, this gap will invisibly decrease by a lot."

"At that time, if those forces Outside the Realm who want to carve up the Immortal Abandoned Land still wish to fight us to the death, they will have to think it over carefully."