Chapter 1535: Bandit Feast?

Facing the mighty demon horde, everyone inside the hall actually felt that the hope of victory was slim.

After all, the demons have suffered many losses in Haotu World; this time they definitely won't be unprepared.

The strength gap is too great.

Moreover, Emperor Sovereign Realm experts cannot be made up in a short time; any plan would be useless.

"We should still make two-handed preparations; if we can't stop them, at least we can keep some people."

After a moment of silence, Qi Xiong, as the Shèngzhǔ, spoke, his tone somewhat low.

Already lacking the usual casual chatter, even Yun Xiantai remained silent this time, simply accepting Qi Xiong's decision.

This is currently the best plan, and no one else objected.

The next issue was which people to keep; everyone's gaze immediately turned to Ye Zhangqing.

Ye Zhangqing definitely cannot meet any accident; that is certain.

However, facing everyone's gaze, Ye Zhangqing instead appeared calm, even smiling as he spoke.

"I cannot leave; if I go, there truly will be no chance of victory."

Huh???

Seeing Ye Zhangqing's confident appearance, everyone was stunned; given the situation, the chance is obviously slim.

Otherwise Qi Xiong wouldn't have said those words; the strength gap is laid bare, and no other means can compensate for it.

The numerical gap in Emperor Sovereign Realm experts cannot be filled by just a few talisman seals and formation disks.

Such methods may work between ordinary cultivators, but against Emperor Sovereigns they are meaningless.

However, seeing Ye Zhangqing like this, everyone thought he had an idea; Hong Zun was the first to ask.

"Ye Zhangqing, do you have any idea? If so, speak up quickly."

At this point, Ye Zhangqing no longer hid anything; he spoke directly.

"Actually, aren't those space pirates the best allies?"

Space pirates?

These past few days, indeed many space pirates have gathered inside Dao Yi Shengdi; they came to present the Heavenly Dao Fortune and, incidentally, to eat.

As for these space pirates, Qi Xiong had also considered this; hearing this, he shook his head helplessly.

"Letting these space pirates seize the Heavenly Dao Fortune they might agree, but to have them fight the demons to the death is not certain."

Who doesn't know the demons' strength? Who would willingly provoke such a powerful enemy for no reason?

Hearing this, Ye Zhangqing's smile did not fade.

"Actually, it's just a matter of value; if we can offer enough value, I believe these space pirates won't refuse."

"After all, other worlds might fear the demons, but these space pirates won't; at worst they'd flee to the Wujin Xinghai, where would the demons find them?"

Ye Zhangqing's words were correct; Qi Xiong also nodded in agreement.

Indeed, space pirates don't care about your strength; anyway we are rootless, the Wujin Xinghai is vast, we can just hide in a corner—what can you do even if your demon strength is great?

But if we want these space pirates to fight the demons to the death, can Dao Yi Shengdi offer such terms?

Their gazes met; looking at Ye Zhangqing's calm gaze, Qi Xiong suddenly thought of something.

"Ye Zhangqing, you wouldn't be thinking................"

"Not bad; the only thing we can bring out is this."

"But can you manage it?"

"Yes; before the battle, we'll first set up a banquet, invite all space pirates to attend, let them eat and drink their fill, then offer generous terms—I believe we can persuade some of them."

"Invite all space pirates? That scale is different!"

You should know, outside Haotu World there are currently more than ten space pirate battleships docked.

All the space pirates added together probably number in the tens of thousands.

This is definitely a huge undertaking.

Ye Zhangqing himself knows this; moreover, if it were another time, he certainly wouldn't go looking for trouble by doing these things.

But now, with life and death at stake, Ye Zhangqing naturally can't worry about anything else—let him be tired.

Ye Zhangqing presented his plan; hearing this, Qi Xiong pondered a moment, his gaze sweeping over those present, then he spoke in a low voice.

"Elder Ye Zhangqing's words—what different opinions do you have?"

Everyone remained silent, which amounted to tacit agreement—at least we can give it a try.

Seeing this, Qi Xiong finally looked at Ye Zhangqing and said.

"Ye Zhangqing, we can give it a try, but if the number of persuaded space pirates is insufficient, you still must heed advice and withdraw; you cannot stay."

If it is clearly a deadly situation, Ye Zhangqing must leave; he cannot stay and die together with these old fogies.

If we can persuade enough space pirates, our forces would be evenly matched, and we could indeed fight.

Everyone's concerns are mostly about the demon emperor; as for the legendary demon ancestor, there isn't much worry.

Ancestor Realm experts won't act lightly; pulling one thread moves the whole body.

If an Ancestor Realm expert acts, the other races opposing the demons will certainly not let this chance pass.

They decided to first try Ye Zhangqing's method.

"So this means we're going to hold a bandit feast?"

Capture Dragon said with a strange expression, "Setting a feast for all these space pirates is probably a first in Haotu World."

Hearing this, Ye Zhangqing didn't think it was a big deal; right now survival is critical—why are we still fussing over trivialities, what's the situation with the space pirates?

On the contrary, Qin Shan Hai shared Ye Zhangqing's view and immediately said angrily.

"What a 'bandit feast'—such crude talk, indeed a brute."

"Then what do you suggest we call it?"

Upon hearing that, Capture Dragon also refused to show weakness; Qin Shan Hai spoke with a calm expression.

I already said they're companions; all day long, are they pirates or not?

Huh???

The companions have all shown up; which decent person would take space pirates as companions?

But faced with that comment, Capture Dragon simply couldn't rebut; looking at the situation, they really are companions.

Everyone, this banquet is too large; my canteen might not cope alone, so I need everyone's help.

Ye Zhangqing then spoke up, interrupting their argument; hearing that, everyone voiced their opinion.

No problem.

Zhangqing kid, you decide the arrangements; we'll just follow.

Exactly, just say it outright.

The canteen indeed has few staff; with so many space pirates, and this time you definitely need to feed them well before we can discuss the rest.

Wanting the horse to run but not feeding it grass simply won't work.

Don't look at the numerous elders and peak master of Dao Yi Shengdi, who usually seem improper; when it comes to worldly affairs, they still have a grasp.

Otherwise, how could one have become so familiar with all those courtesans and madams?

Faced with everyone's nods, Ye Zhangqing outlined his plan; each would handle a part, and naturally only he could finish the final preparation.

Besides him, no one else has this ability.