Chapter 453: with translation of chapter title

All the ancestral witches shot sidelong glances.

Literal: "All the Ancestor Witches glanced sideways." Or "All the Ancestor Witches looked askance." We'll translate: "All the Ancestor Witches glanced askance."

This youngster... is utterly shameless!

"This youngster... is so shameless!" We'll translate: "This youngster... is so shameless!"

Who's been secretly digging a pit to bury someone lately?

"Who is secretly digging a pit to bury someone these days?" We'll translate: "Who is secretly digging a pit to bury someone these days?"

Even so, one can still beat around the bush, claiming their virtue and character are top-notch...

"Under such premises, one can still beat around the bush and call one's virtue and character top-notch without changing expression..." We'll translate: "Under such premises, one can still beat around the bush and call one's virtue and character top-notch without changing expression..."

Hmm.

"Hmm." We'll translate: "Hmm."

Since we're on the same side, if you dare say it, we'll dare to believe it.

"Given that we're on the same side, if you dare say it, we dare believe it." We'll translate: "Given that we're on the same side, if you dare say it, we dare believe it."

But then again...

"However, speaking of which..." We'll translate: "However, speaking of which..."

Seeing the human leader behave like a thug, yet inexplicably feeling relieved and at ease?

"Seeing the leader of the human race act so like a ruffian, yet unconsciously feeling relieved and relaxed?" We'll translate: "Seeing the leader of the human race act so like a ruffian, yet unconsciously feeling relieved and relaxed?"

It's as if... as if in a daze I saw again that supreme sage, a model for all gods, seated on the heavenly emperor's throne—August Emperor Fuxi!

"It's as if... as if in a daze I saw again the supreme sage who is the model of all gods, seated high on the Heavenly Emperor's throne—the August Emperor Fuxi!" We'll translate: "It's as if... as if in a daze I saw again the supreme sage who is the model of all gods, seated high on the Heavenly Emperor's throne—the August Emperor Fuxi!"

Mmm... Is this my persecution complex acting up?

'"Mmm... Is this my persecution complex acting up?"' We'll translate: '"Mmm... Is this my persecution complex acting up?"'

A few ancestral witches chuckled inwardly; upon closer inspection, the illusion mostly vanished, leaving only a faint similarity.

"Several Ancestor Witches chuckled inwardly; upon closer look, that illusion largely faded, leaving only a faint semblance." We'll translate: "Several Ancestor Witches chuckled inwardly; upon closer look, that illusion largely faded, leaving only a faint semblance."

Fengxi and Fuxi differ in appearance, yet their bearing is somewhat similar... which is understandable.

"Fengxi and Fuxi differ in appearance, but their demeanor has some similarities... that's not hard to understand." We'll translate: "Fengxi and Fuxi differ in appearance, but their demeanor has some similarities... that's not hard to understand."

After all, the current Wind Lord is Paoqi, and Fengxi is his successor, in a master-disciple relationship—the disciple resembling the master shows they've received the true transmission.

"After all, the current Wind Lord is Paoqi, and Fengxi is his successor, in a master-disciple relationship—the disciple resembling the master shows they've received the true transmission!" We'll translate: "After all, the current Wind Lord is Paoqi, and Fengxi is his successor, in a master-disciple relationship—the disciple resembling the master shows they've received the true transmission!"

Thinking of that person's great achievements and the legacy of the two Wind Lords, the ancestral witches present naturally regarded Fengxi with new respect, seriously considering the feasibility of his proposal.

"Thinking of that person's great achievements, and then the legacy of the two Wind Lords, the Ancestor Witches present naturally looked at Fengxi with new eyes, seriously considering the feasibility of his proposed plan." We'll translate: "Thinking of that person's great achievements, and then the legacy of the two Wind Lords, the Ancestor Witches present naturally looked at Fengxi with new eyes, seriously considering the feasibility of his proposed plan."

The Great Sage Fuxi, though he is no longer in the world, does not pursue Pangu's ultimate achievements alongside mortals.

"Fuxi the Great Sage, though he is no longer in the martial world and does not pursue Pangu's supreme achievement with the world." We'll translate: "Fuxi the Great Sage, though he is no longer in the martial world and does not pursue Pangu's supreme achievement with the world."

Yet his legend still circulates in the world.

"But in the martial world, his legend still circulates." We'll translate: "But in the martial world, his legend still circulates."

"Your plan looks feasible..."

"Your plan looks feasible..." We'll translate: '"Your plan looks feasible..."'

After a long silence in the hall, Candle Nine Yin Ancestral Witch spoke, breaking the atmosphere: "It's just that, although he's an enemy... Emperor Jun this deity cannot be underestimated."

"After a long silence in the hall, Zhu Jiuyin Ancestor Witch spoke, breaking the original atmosphere: 'Just... although he is an enemy... Di Jun this deity must not be underestimated.'" We'll translate: "After a long silence in the hall, Zhu Jiuyin Ancestor Witch spoke, breaking the original atmosphere: 'Just... although he is an enemy... Di Jun this deity must not be underestimated.'"

"If he puts his heart into educating his children, he can certainly cultivate individuals of outstanding virtue and excellent character."

'"If he puts his heart into educating his children, he can absolutely cultivate them into individuals of outstanding virtue and excellent character."' We'll translate: '"If he puts his heart into educating his children, he can absolutely cultivate them into individuals of outstanding virtue and excellent character."'

"Not bad." The usually silent Zhurong Ancestral Witch said softly, "I have some covert connections in the heavenly court... perhaps I can't get hold of the most important secrets, but I easily found Emperor Jun's plan for raising the princes and princesses."

'"Not bad." The hitherto silent Zhurong Ancestor Witch said softly, "I have some covert connections in the Heavenly Court... perhaps I cannot obtain the truly important secrets, but I can easily find Emperor Jun's plan for cultivating the Imperial Prince and Princess."' We'll translate: '"Not bad." The hitherto silent Zhurong Ancestor Witch said softly, "I have some covert connections in the Heavenly Court... perhaps I cannot obtain the truly important secrets, but I can easily find Emperor Jun's plan for cultivating the Imperial Prince and Princess."'

Seeing the surrounding witch clan leaders listening attentively, he paused before continuing.

"Seeing the senior Wu Clan members around listening attentively, he paused his words before continuing." We'll translate: "Seeing the senior Wu Clan members around listening attentively, he paused his words before continuing."

"It's simple, but also very useful."

'"It's simple, but also very useful."' We'll translate: '"It's simple, but also very useful."'

"After a child is born, enlighten their divine sense, separate body and spirit, and take them to wander through all heavens and ages."

'"After a child is born, enlighten their divine sense, separate spirit from body, and take them to wander the Myriad Heavens through all ages."' We'll translate: '"After a child is born, enlighten their divine sense, separate spirit from body, and take them to wander the Myriad Heavens through all ages."'

"A hundred thousand years of forging the heart makes all things' vicissitudes immovable; a hundred thousand years of tempering the will, even if one slays gods and perishes, the intent remains unchanged; a hundred thousand years of listening to the heavenly annals clarifies right and wrong, success and failure in the mortal world; a hundred thousand years of dreaming as a butterfly, breathing alongside ancient heroes, understanding the rise and fall of heroes in the times..."

'"A hundred thousand years of forging the heart makes all worldly changes unshakable; a hundred thousand years of tempering the will, even if one slays gods and perishes, the intent remains unchanged; a hundred thousand years of listening to the annals of the Myriad Heavens makes clear right and wrong, success and failure in the mortal realm; a hundred thousand years of dreaming as a butterfly, sharing breath with ancient heroes, one comprehends the twists and turns of heroic fortunes in the age."' We'll translate: '"A hundred thousand years of forging the heart makes all worldly changes unshakable; a hundred thousand years of tempering the will, even if one slays gods and perishes, the intent remains unchanged; a hundred thousand years of listening to the annals of the Myriad Heavens makes clear right and wrong, success and failure in the mortal realm; a hundred thousand years of dreaming as a butterfly, sharing breath with ancient heroes, one comprehends the twists and turns of heroic fortunes in the age."'

Zhurong Ancestral Witch slowly related, this is a strategy for a monster clan heavenly emperor to raise offspring.

"Zhurong Ancestor Witch slowly explained, this is a strategy for a demon race heavenly emperor to raise offspring." We'll translate: "Zhurong Ancestor Witch slowly explained, this is a strategy for a demon race heavenly emperor to raise offspring."

According to him, there are ten plans, each spanning a hundred thousand years.

"According to him, there are ten such hundred-thousand-year plans in total." We'll translate: "According to him, there are ten such hundred-thousand-year plans in total."

A million cosmic lights, to fulfill a single heartfelt thought.

"A million cosmic rays, to fulfill a single heartfelt thought." We'll translate: "A million cosmic rays, to fulfill a single heartfelt thought."

Of course, saying it's a million years, it's naturally impossible to spend a million springs and autumns in the primordial world—during the great calamity era, time is very precious.

"Of course, saying it's a million years, it's naturally impossible to spend a million springs and autumns in the Honghuang world— in the Great Catastrophe era, time is very precious." We'll translate: "Of course, saying it's a million years, it's naturally impossible to spend a million springs and autumns in the Honghuang world— in the Great Catastrophe era, time is very precious."

Therefore, these operations are to be carried out in the river of time... and for a top-tier Daluo, it's completely no problem.

"So, these operations are to be carried out in the river of time... and for a top-tier elite Luo, it's completely no problem." We'll translate: "So, these operations are to be carried out in the river of time... and for a top-tier elite Luo, it's completely no problem."

Wandering through all heavens, tracing back to antiquity, giving them a most precious life journey, teaching them all the principles of being human they ought to understand.

"To roam the Myriad Heavens, trace back myriad ages, give them a most precious life journey, and teach them all the principles of being human that they ought to understand." We'll translate: "To roam the Myriad Heavens, trace back myriad ages, give them a most precious life journey, and teach them all the principles of being human that they ought to understand."

Finally returning, they laugh at the mortal world, though it's merely a snap of the fingers in the primordial era.

"Finally returning, they laugh at the mortal world, yet it's only a snap of the fingers in Honghuang." We'll translate: "Finally returning, they laugh at the mortal world, yet it's only a snap of the fingers in Honghuang."

In other words...

"That is to say..." We'll translate: "That is to say..."

The heavenly princes, just born not long ago—perhaps even just a moment—under their father's arrangement, have already gained too much experience and wisdom.

"The Heavenly Court's Imperial Prince, having just been born, perhaps only a moment ago, under his father's arrangement already gained too much experience and wisdom." We'll translate: "The Heavenly Court's Imperial Prince, having just been born, perhaps only a moment ago, under his father's arrangement already gained too much experience and wisdom."

Zhurong Ancestral Witch gently reminded Fengxi—

"Zhurong Ancestor Witch tactfully reminded Fengxi—" We'll translate: "Zhurong Ancestor Witch tactfully reminded Fengxi—"

Want to see the prince lose virtue?

"Want to see the prince lose virtue?" We'll translate: "Want to see the prince lose virtue?"

That's really extremely difficult.

"That would really be too difficult, too difficult." We'll translate: "That would really be too difficult, too difficult."

Emperor Jun himself is a top-tier hero, with heroic bearing and imperial demeanor... a child personally raised by such a figure can be called flawless without exaggeration.

"Emperor Jun himself is the utmost hero, with heroic bearing and imperial city mansion... a child personally cultivated by such a figure, to say they are flawless is not an exaggeration." We'll translate: "Emperor Jun himself is the utmost hero, with heroic bearing and imperial city mansion... a child personally cultivated by such a figure, to say they are flawless is not an exaggeration."

Perhaps they don't have your myriad cleverness, but if they apply themselves earnestly, day by day winning people over with virtue, it's not hard to gain great popular support.

"Perhaps they lack your myriad cleverness, but if they sincerely persist, gradually winning people over with virtue in daily life, it's not hard to gain immense popular support." We'll translate: "Perhaps they lack your myriad cleverness, but if they sincerely persist, gradually winning people over with virtue in daily life, it's not hard to gain immense popular support."

Moreover, with the heavenly court's naval propaganda...

"Furthermore, with the Heavenly Court's naval forces propagandizing..." We'll translate: "Furthermore, with the Heavenly Court's naval forces propagandizing..."

Tsk.

"Tsk." We'll translate: "Tsk."

Being praised as an unparalleled sage isn't strange at all.

"Being hyped up as an unparalleled saint isn't really strange." We'll translate: "Being hyped up as an unparalleled saint isn't really strange."

"Huh..."

'"Huh?"' We'll translate: '"Huh?"'

Fengxi gritted his teeth, yet wasn't too discouraged: "Are the heavenly court's preparations really this thorough?"

"Fengxi ground his teeth, yet wasn't too discouraged: 'The Heavenly Court's preparations, are they really this thorough?'" We'll translate: "Fengxi ground his teeth, yet wasn't too discouraged: 'The Heavenly Court's preparations, are they really this thorough?'"

"Hmm... thorough is good!"

'"Hmm... Thorough is good!"' We'll translate: '"Hmm... Thorough is good!"'

"That's what makes it challenging!"

'"Only then is it challenging!"' We'll translate: '"Only then is it challenging!"'

Fengxi smiled, "Really flawless? I don't believe it."

"Fengxi smiled and said, 'Really flawless? I don't believe it.'" We'll translate: "Fengxi smiled and said, 'Really flawless? I don't believe it.'"

"If one wants to add a crime, what worry is there for lack of excuse?"

'"If one wants to add a crime, what worry is there for lack of excuse?"' We'll translate: '"If one wants to add a crime, what worry is there for lack of excuse?"'

He lightly tapped the table with his fingertip, his eyes deep: "As the saying goes, many mouths can melt gold..."

"He lightly tapped the table with his fingertip, his eyes deep: 'As the saying goes, many mouths can melt gold...'" We'll translate: "He lightly tapped the table with his fingertip, his eyes deep: 'As the saying goes, many mouths can melt gold...'"

"In recent years, the heavenly court has often smeared my people, spreading rumors and harmful information."

'"In recent years, the Heavenly Court has not spared defaming our human race, fabricating rumors about us, spreading harmful information."' We'll translate: '"In recent years, the Heavenly Court has not spared defaming our human race, fabricating rumors about us, spreading harmful information."'

"Now we should return the favor a bit."

'"Now we should also return the favor a bit."' We'll translate: '"Now we should also return the favor a bit."'

Fengxi stood tall, "I'm quite familiar with slinging mud."

"Fengxi rose to his full height, 'Slinging mud is something I'm very familiar with.'" We'll translate: "Fengxi rose to his full height, 'Slinging mud is something I'm very familiar with.'"

"After all, for strategy, I myself am blackening my own reputation... yet the heavenly princes still want to win people over with virtue?"

'"After all, for strategy, I myself am blackening myself... yet the Heavenly Court's Imperial Prince still wants to win people over with virtue?'" We'll translate: '"After all, for strategy, I myself am blackening myself... yet the Heavenly Court's Imperial Prince still wants to win people over with virtue?"'

"Impossible!"

'"Impossible!"' We'll translate: '"Impossible!"'

"Don't even think about it!"

'"Don't even think about it!"' We'll translate: '"Don't even think about it!"'

Fengxi spoke decisively.

"Fengxi spoke decisively." We'll translate: "Fengxi spoke decisively."

"What do you mean?" Houtu's lovely brows relaxed.

'"What do you mean?" Houtu's beautiful brows relaxed.' We'll translate: '"What do you mean?" Houtu's beautiful brows relaxed.'

"Are the heavenly princes virtuous or not? I don't care what the heavenly court thinks; I want the vast populace of humanity to decide." Fengxi smiled, "Let's dig into how much private property Emperor Jun has, what treatment the heavenly princes receive, and incidentally stir up a few major social debates: is hereditary rule, with gradually compressed upward mobility channels, in line with humanity's true heart, or is the abdication model, where leaders are chosen by unanimous popular consultation—as our people currently practice—more likely to win people's hearts?"

'"Whether the Heavenly Court's Imperial Prince possesses virtue or not... I don't care what the Heavenly Court thinks, but what the vast multitude of humanity thinks." Fengxi smiled, "Let's dig into how much private property Emperor Jun has, what treatment the Heavenly Court's Imperial Prince enjoys, and incidentally stir up several major social debates—whether the hereditary succession, step by step compressing the upward space channel, conforms to the people's heart, or whether, like our human race now, the abdication model, after unanimous discussion by the populace electing a leader, wins more popular support."' We'll translate: '"Whether the Heavenly Court's Imperial Prince possesses virtue or not... I don't care what the Heavenly Court thinks, but what the vast multitude of humanity thinks." Fengxi smiled, "Let's dig into how much private property Emperor Jun has, what treatment the Heavenly Court's Imperial Prince enjoys, and incidentally stir up several major social debates—whether the hereditary succession, step by step compressing the upward space channel, conforms to the people's heart, or whether, like our human race now, the abdication model, after unanimous discussion by the populace electing a leader, wins more popular support."'

"Stirring up the monster clan's nerves a bit, I think that's quite appropriate." Fengxi's smile was gentle, but his tone hid killing intent: "When the time comes."

'"Twitching the demon race's nerves a bit, I think that's quite suitable." Fengxi's smile was gentle, yet his tone hid killing intent: "When the time comes."' We'll translate: '"Twitching the demon race's nerves a bit, I think that's quite suitable." Fengxi's smile was gentle, yet his tone hid killing intent: "When the time comes."'

"Regardless of whether Emperor Donghua is going against us, sleeping in the same bed but dreaming different dreams... whatever he says, we have to counter it—as long as he still wears the guise of the idealist faction."

'"Regardless of whether Emperor Donghua is going against us, sleeping in the same bed but dreaming different dreams... whatever he says, we must counter it—as long as he still wears the cloak of the idealist faction."' We'll translate: '"Regardless of whether Emperor Donghua is going against us, sleeping in the same bed but dreaming different dreams... whatever he says, we must counter it—as long as he still wears the cloak of the idealist faction."'

The reform hasn't yet achieved complete victory; the Grand Minister of Destiny still needs to work hard!

"Everyone…… you say, am I a good person?"

Fengxi sighed, "Creating such a good output environment for Emperor Donghua."

"Even if he wholeheartedly works for himself…… but some contradictions have been brought to light, doesn't he then have work to do with his reform?"

"Under everyone's watch, as work increases, power naturally grows."

"With our utmost 'help', who knows, he might even be able to challenge the Demon Emperor's position!"

"Nowadays, the Heavenly Court has a tendency to become Di Jun's one-man rule…… this is not good." Fengxi said slowly, "Originally, the Four Sovereigns of the Heavenly Court were a pair of siblings and a pair of brothers, fairly sharing the benefits."

"Too bad, times have changed."

"Empress Wa—Nüwa Lady, gradually transfers assets, builds human industry; in this era, among the Demon Race she gradually remains only a nominal title…… this is also blamed on Patriarch Hongjun Daozu, so in people's eyes it's that the Lady is confined by the Daozu in the Wa Palace, willing but powerless regarding major Demon Race affairs."

"Sovereign Xi—Fuxi the Great Sage, former Pangu, the gods respectfully receive the old leader; humans and demons alike rush to send shares, or rather send them openly…… no matter who finally wins, this Majesty always gets money, treatment undiminished. Only as an exchange, Fuxi the Great Sage, in major affairs of both humans and demons, mainly gives advice, rarely makes decisions."

"Thus, the sibling pair in the Heavenly Court is essentially out."

"What remains are the Heavenly Emperor Di Jun and the Eastern Emperor Taiyi, one handling administration, the other handling military; the brother duo joins forces to dominate the Heavenly Court!"

"How can this be?"

Fengxi flicked his sleeves, "This is the rhythm of dictatorship!"

"We humans, speaking out for the vast demon kin, cannot tolerate this happening!"

"Balance, that is the kingly way!"

"Even if we cannot achieve balance, we must strive for balance!"

"I think, this Emperor Donghua is quite suitable…… as the Grand Minister of Destiny, he has achieved much, can represent the vital interests of many demon folk, and can speak for humanity's myriad beings."

"Therefore, we humans, without hesitation, risk being accused by the Heavenly Court of meddling in demon internal affairs, and will transmit advanced ideas in, to support Emperor Donghua truly wearing the crown, taking the throne, supervising whether a situation where the Golden Crow regime dominates will lead to overreach!"

Fengxi looked around with a smile, "Emperor Donghua has always conducted himself like a gentleman, an idealist, a pragmatist…… we tentatively consider him such a person."

"Then, elevating such a person, breaking Di Jun's monopoly over the Heavenly Court, I think it's possible."

"I imagine Emperor Donghua would not shy away from this, for he wholeheartedly serves humanity; only by grasping real power can he fulfill his aspirations, gladly shouldering the burden."

"And if……" Fengxi said meaningfully, "Emperor Donghua appears loyal outwardly but harbors great ambition within…… then, the wave of momentum we stir up, everyone, you say—will he not go with the flow?"

"Definitely will!" Gonggong Zuwu ground his teeth, enunciating each word, answered with a cold smile.

"His gaze was fierce, his aura intimidating, showing that some resentment runs deep."

"Zhujiu Yin Zuwu stood beside him; at this moment he reached out, patted Gonggong's shoulder to comfort him, allowing this Zuwu to relax his expression, his silent body leaning back against the chair."

Fengxi watched coldly from the side, lost in thought.

"'Gonggong… Dragon Ancestor, the grudge against Emperor Donghua isn't ordinary, is it?'"

"'In this, is there room for me to act?'"

"'I also bear a grudge against the Dragon Master now……'"

"'And they look at me, surely their mood isn't pleasant either…… if possible, they probably wish I would just die on the spot?'"

"'Too bad, my strength is not lacking……'"

"As his thoughts turned, Fengxi's expression remained solemn, devising plans, pointing out the land."

"Mobilizing one's own people is a basic operation for a player; mobilizing the enemy is what truly shows our ability."

He spoke solemnly and seriously, "Those who do not plan for the whole are not fit to plan for a part."

"Although it's a game of princes ascending to heir, we should also break out of this framework, help the opponent raise the issue to the systemic level of the Heavenly Court's system, and set obstacles for Di Jun's Pangu."

"In this, whether Donghua is friendly to us or he intends to stand on his own, the choices available are not many."

"And having this opportunity, we can thoroughly discern his inclination…… ultimately, which side is he on?"

"Humanity? The Heavenly Court? Or himself?"

"Once we confirm his attitude, we can more calmly respond to all variables."

Fengxi revealed a faint smile.

"Of course, in this process we also need to note one thing: don't capsize in the gutter."

"\"How so? \" Di Jiang Zuwu interjected at this moment, his expression faintly complex, wanting to speak but stopping, stopping then wanting again, as if he had something to say but held back due to the occasion or timing, thus forming a complex look on his face…… vividly put, it resembles the painful expression of constipation."

"It seems…… Fengxi now catches Emperor Donghua's frantic scheming, making him feel a bit of distress and helplessness."

"That expression flashed and was gone, so quickly that Fengxi wondered if it was an illusion."

"When he looked again carefully, however, everything was normal."

"Though uncertain in his heart, Fengxi still answered Di Jiang's question: 'My plan actually counts as using Donghua as a spear…… but for Emperor Donghua, this ancient god great sage, I cannot guarantee which tier of big shot he stands on.'"

"Hard to say."

"Right now, the actions we are plotting here are all within his expectations…… while we use him as a spear, he is also using us as a spear to achieve his purpose."

"Perhaps he wants to pull off a big one?"

"Perhaps using this as a fuse to ignite the great Wu-Demon war, letting both sides lose, and he laughs last?"

"Perhaps he has already thoroughly defected to the Heavenly Court side; now our divisive actions, creating conflict between him and Di Jun, are all in his plan…… someday, employing a feigned surrender tactic, to trap and kill the Wu Clan's Zuwu?"

"Or perhaps Emperor Donghua is truly an idealist, willing to set a trap and sacrifice himself to engrave the law into the human foundation of Honghuang?"

"……"

"Too many, too many."

Fengxi gave a few examples, then shrugged, "I cannot fully see through Emperor Donghua's rank."

"Who exactly is the player in the game?"

"Who stands on the fifth layer? Who stands on the gale layer?"

"Unless the market closes, everyone gathers, talks, then maybe it'll become clear……"

Fengxi spoke frankly.

"These are all heartfelt words."

Now he, although he has risen to prominence, his rank has risen, he can even enter the Wu Clan's decision-making circle, and when he goes out and tells others, he can even call himself the strongest king, having entered the peak tournament.

But?

Donghuang Di Jun, that's a Glory King, the matches he plays are also Mad Race!

A two-character difference equals half a major realm.

"No matter who who who is on which level..." Houtu slapped the table, her eyes bright and spirited, "but at least it's a plan without major problems."

"We can cause trouble for Di Jun, disrupt his Pangu's rhythm a bit, I think it's doable!"

"What do you think?" Houtu looked left and right.

"I don't have too many objections... I feel it's generally feasible." Dijiang hesitated a bit, "just, some details might need to be filled in."

"For example, what if... Donghua is truly a gentleman who keeps his promises, and still abides by the offensive-defensive alliance treaty he signed with Houtu back then?"

"Isn't it a bit bad to use our teammates like guns?"

"If exposed, it would really mess with teammates' morale... turning against each other would be inappropriate."

"What you say makes sense." Houtu propped her chin with one hand, "then we should show some sincerity."

"The offered price cannot be lower than Donghua's current treatment in the Heavenly Court..."

"But it seems there are no slots left in the Wu Clan?!"

(End of chapter)