Chapter 599: I Want the Great Dao Ark

"A Secret Technique or supreme treasure to mitigate the suppression and repulsion of the Void?"

The Third Elder asked tentatively.

Although Li Heng seemed to have indicated he did not need such things when he was about to kill Xingzun earlier, that might not be the case now; sometimes, living beings just like to say one thing while meaning another.

"Then do you think I truly need them?"

Li Heng continued to ask with a smile.

The Third Elder was taken aback, unable to fathom Li Heng's intentions.

As a Great Venerable, a future Void Prisoner or an Outsider expelled from the Great Void, how could you not need such things? By not stating your position clearly and playing hard to get, do you think you can hide your necessity for these items?

The Third Elder thought this to himself and spoke with certainty.

"This old Daoist believes the Great Venerable surely needs them."

Li Heng shook his head with a smile, "I do not need them."

The Third Elder was stunned and pressed further.

"Could it be that the Great Venerable already possesses a Secret Technique or supreme treasure that can mitigate the Void's suppression and repulsion? But the Great Venerable must know, that is only temporary; the Secret Technique or supreme treasure you possess will eventually fail."

"In that case, things that can mitigate the Void's suppression and repulsion should be gathered as much as possible. Why must the Great Venerable say you do not need them? It is better to consider the future more."

"What you say makes a lot of sense, but are you the Great Venerable?"

Li Heng responded with a smile, leaving the Third Elder speechless.

In terms of cultivation realm, he, a mere Venerable, was indeed far inferior to a Great Venerable; his long-winded speech was somewhat presumptuous. What he could see, this Great Venerable might not necessarily fail to see.

"Then may I ask, Great Venerable, what is it that you truly desire? Finding me, who is but a mere Venerable, I do not know what the Great Venerable requires; please forgive me." The Third Elder bowed and said candidly.

Playing hard to get, are we?

Then I will just give up and act lazy; I truly do not know.

"It seems I truly overestimated the Multiverse Alliance. My purpose is so obvious, yet you cannot see it and do not know what I want?" Li Heng shook his head, sighing.

The Third Elder felt a sense of grievance in his heart; is he just toying with him?

Heaven knows what you truly want in your heart; if you don't say it, who would know? Even if I guessed, you could just say you don't want it! For instance, a Great Venerable surely needs a Secret Technique to protect himself from the Great Void's suppression and repulsion, yet you insist you don't need one.

Can this be blamed on the Multiverse Alliance, or on him?

Seeing that the Third Elder seemed to be on the verge of an outburst, Li Heng smiled slightly and spoke. "I naturally have what I require, but I dare to ask for it—do you dare to give it?"

"My Multiverse Alliance has countless cultivation methods, Secret Techniques, and supreme treasures; what would we not dare to give?" The Third Elder spoke proudly, but the next moment he realized he had spoken too definitively and added another sentence.

"My Multiverse Alliance will absolutely assist the Great Venerable in achieving the Great Dao within the scope of our capabilities; the Great Venerable need not worry."

Li Heng could not help but shake his head; he is an old fox after all, not taking the bait.

But since that is the case, he would get straight to the point.

"Your Multiverse Alliance has many Sacred powerhouses and countless supreme treasures and Secret Techniques, but in my eyes, these things are all Illusion, not worth mentioning. Only one thing can make me slightly interested."

"Then may I ask, what exactly is it?"

The Third Elder frowned, a sense of foreboding rising in his heart.

He was certain this Great Venerable would definitely make an exorbitant demand. But for a moment, he could not fathom what kind of request would make their Multiverse Alliance consider it an exorbitant demand that was hard to accept.

"I want this Great Dao Ark."

Li Heng stated his purpose and demand.

As the saying goes, that which is below the form is called an implement, and that which is above the form is called the Dao. Although this Great Dao Ark manifests in the form of an implement, it is not an object below the form, nor is it merely a Carrier of the Dao; it is the Dao itself. Its essence is the Dao above the form, and its status is extremely high.

If he could obtain this ark, he would not only gain a supreme treasure but also greatly benefit his own cultivation.

The Third Elder fell into silence.

It really was an exorbitant demand! No wonder he couldn't think of it for a moment; such an appetite, such a target, it was simply infuriating! Yes, somewhat infuriating!

The Great Dao Ark is the core of the Multiverse Alliance!

One could even say the Great Dao Ark is the true Multiverse Alliance. To hand over the Great Dao Ark, wouldn't that be equivalent to handing over the Multiverse Alliance?

Li Heng's actions were like a guest invited by a family. The host was very hospitable and enthusiastic, wanting to give the guest an item from the house, but Li Heng said, "I want everything; this family, this house, they are all mine."

I ask you, is that not infuriating? Is it not maddening?

The Third Elder took a deep breath; if he didn't know he couldn't beat Li Heng, he would have attacked instantly to teach this Great Venerable a lesson.

"The Great Venerable is joking; please make a different request."

He said indifferently.

Li Heng raised an eyebrow, "You old Daoist, surely not? You are reluctant to give me a mere small boat? It seems this Multiverse Alliance is not as wealthy as you boast."

"Why must the Great Venerable say such things? You should know what the Great Dao Ark is to the Multiverse Alliance. As a Guest Elder of the Alliance, you should think for the Multiverse Alliance; why speak in jest?"

The Third Elder suppressed the urge to curse and said helplessly.

"This won't do, that won't do; what do you want? Others know the value of buying horse bones with a thousand gold; you previously promised that joining the Multiverse Alliance would bring benefits. What, are you turning your back on your word?"

"Are you going to activate the grand array next to kill me?"

Li Heng looked displeased and flicked his sleeves as he spoke.

The Third Elder fell into silence.

He had indeed promised to provide benefits and advantages. But can benefits be demanded like this? This is not just exhausting the family fortune.

"Great Venerable, do not joke. Aside from this request, this old Daoist can satisfy any other matter as much as possible. As for this matter, let us not speak of it again, otherwise, this old Daoist has no other choice."

The Third Elder said.

"Then are you certain you can truly satisfy me?"

Li Heng asked in return.

"I can only say I will try my best, as much as possible."

The Third Elder dared not speak too definitively.

"Then I want a portion of the origin of the Great Dao Ark, how about that?"

Li Heng smiled.

What?

The Third Elder was suddenly startled and immediately wanted to retort, but the words stopped at his lips and he swallowed them back, falling into silence.

This request was just as excessive.

If Li Heng's previous request had been to give him the entire house, then this one was to hand over a portion of the property rights, such as the property deed.

Theoretically, this absolutely could not be agreed to, as it involved a bottom line.

However, he had already refused Li Heng once before; if he were to refuse again, it would appear lacking in sincerity. Moreover, judging from universal Reason, the cost of just one portion of origin was indeed much lighter than wanting the entire Great Dao Ark.

Li Heng watched the Third Elder hesitate, his expression calm and indifferent.

Living beings are all inclined toward compromise; for instance, if you say, "This room is too dark, we need to open a window here," everyone will certainly not allow it. But if you suggest tearing down the roof, they will be willing to open the window.