Chapter 1693: No Qualification

Mu Yuqing said, "If we give this world's Primordial Power to others, isn't that no different from giving it to the Foreign Tribe."

"We would become others' Kuailei, living under their rule?"

"But at least we can preserve this world, we can also survive, and the world will regain vitality."

"What difference is there from us controlling the Primordial Power ourselves?"

"They never said they'd take the Primordial Power away."

"It's still better than us being wiped out by the Foreign Tribe, or becoming extinct!"

Immediately, other Martial Cultivators objected.

The original Martial Cultivators all agreed with this view, thinking Mu Yuqing was being meddlesome.

Mu Yuqing, aware she had incurred the crowd's anger, quickly explained, "Perhaps we can talk to them again, reach an agreement, share this world's Primordial Power, and not be manipulated?"

When she said that, some people immediately thought it seemed to have some merit.

Jiuyang Celestial Venerable smiled helplessly and said, "Since you think so, then go negotiate!"

"How could I dare to speak up for everyone!"

Mu Yuqing said immediately.

With Jiuyang Celestial Venerable and so many strong Martial Cultivators present, she certainly lacks that qualification.

Jiuyang Celestial Venerable replied, "This world belongs to all of us; everyone has the right to voice their opinion.

You don't need to care about my view.

I am just like you, a part of this world.

If you think you can negotiate, then go give it a try!"

"Yes! Since you brought it up, go negotiate!"

The other Martial Cultivators also urged.

"Then… okay!"

Mu Yuqing had no choice but to take Feng Biao and go find Qiong Qi.

"Senior!"

Mu Yuqing approached Qiong Qi and respectfully performed a bow.

Qiong Qi opened his eyes to glance at them, then expressionlessly closed them again.

Qiong Qi did not release his Divine Sense to listen to their discussion.

In his view, the outcome was predetermined.

Seeing that only Mu Yuqing and Feng Biao came to see him, not Jiuyang Celestial Venerable, he realized they were some immature youths coming to negotiate terms.

Thus he had no intention of dealing with them at all.

Mu Yuqing, seeing Qiong Qi unwilling to engage, directly expressed her thoughts: "Since you, senior, came to rescue us, it must be because we are of the same race and cannot bear to see this world fall into the hands of the Foreign Tribe.

Since we are all human, why can't we join forces to rebuild this world?"

"Senior has this ability; why not help people all the way?"

"The world's Primordial Power is so immense that one person cannot exhaust it."

"Sharing it together would be even better, wouldn't it?"

Qiong Qi listened and chuckled inwardly, "If Ye Liuyun hadn't blocked me, I would have taken this Primordial Power outright and let your world vanish completely!"

He completely ignored Mu Yuqing and continued his cultivation.

"We are talking to you! Why are you ignoring us?"

Feng Biao, irritated, interjected sharply.

Upon hearing that, Qiong Qi's eyes snapped open, and he unleashed the full pressure of a Divine Realm strongman's might, crushing the two so that blood gushed from the corners of their mouths.

Then a scarlet flame surged toward Feng Biao.

Qiong Qi was not as easy to talk to as Ye Liuyun.

But he still restrained his power; after scorching Feng Biao's skin, he immediately withdrew the flame's force.

Then he also withdrew the pressure, and said lightly, "Giving you any face, huh?"

"Either get out, or die!"

After speaking, he closed his eyes again and continued his cultivation.

Mu Yuqing wiped the blood from her mouth corner, supported the charred Feng Biao, and immediately retreated, daring not to linger.

Jiuyang Celestial Venerable saw this and merely sighed softly.

"Venerable…"

After Mu Yuqing helped Feng Biao back, she tried to explain further, but Jiuyang Celestial Venerable waved his hand to stop her.

He, as if instructing disciples, slowly addressed the crowd, "You young ones, if you don't take a little loss, you can't see reality clearly.

Don't you understand?

Isn't this world originally one where the strong reign supreme?

Every Martial Cultivator fights desperately for resources.

On what grounds do you expect a strong one to share resources with you?

Moreover, this strong one came to save your lives, to help you grow stronger.

If you can't even spare a bit of resources, why would others help you?"

Jiuyang Celestial Venerable sighed again, earnestly teaching them, "There is no free lunch under the heavens! If you're unwilling to give, how can you expect to reap?"

"On what basis?"

"Just because you're pitiful, should others feel sorry for you?"

"What right do you have now to negotiate terms with a strong one?"

Want others to exert effort but refuse to give rewards—that's our own greed; we deserve to perish!

A single remark made Mu Yuqing's face turn red.

She still didn't understand why Qiong Qi suddenly changed his expression.

Now she knows it was her own thinking that was too naive!

At this moment, she is also filled with regret.

How could we be so petty! Clearly we need others' help, yet we are reluctant to give rewards.

She now feels that Ye Liuyun had been too courteous to them before, causing them to overlook the fact that Ye Liuyun and his group are strong.

What right do they have to negotiate terms with the strong?

Qiong Qi not directly burning the two of them is already an act of mercy!

After Nine Yang Heavenly Venerable finished speaking, he directly sent a Transmission Voice to them: "I think these people truly want to help us; otherwise, with their strength, they could just seize it outright.

Can you stop them?

Others are giving us face, letting us set the terms ourselves.

Let's not give face or lose face ourselves!"

After Nine Yang Heavenly Venerable finished instructing the young people, he directly asked them: "Is there anyone still having objections?

If not, I will go to restore them."

This time, no one raised any objection.

Only then did Nine Yang Heavenly Venerable voluntarily approach Qiong Qi.

He stepped before Qiong Qi and respectfully performed a bow.

Qiong Qi didn't seem much younger than him, and his realm was higher, certainly worthy of respect.

"Esteemed senior, we juniors have unanimously decided to entrust the Primordial Power of this world to you for management.

We will also obey your commands, following your lead!"

Upon hearing this, Qiong Qi opened his eyes, nodded, and said lightly: "Let's sign a Divine Soul Contract, guaranteeing you won't renege! Moreover, from now on you must help maintain order here and guard the Primordial Power."

"We will strictly follow the senior's instructions!"

Nine Yang Heavenly Venerable completely agreed.

Afterwards, he led the group to sign the Divine Soul Contract.

Only then did Qiong Qi feel relieved and begin to remodel the Formation.

After several days of busy work, the new Formation finally replaced the original one.

The Defense Array he rebuilt not only required no one to tend it, but also could defend and counterattack.

The attacking Corpse Demons were all driven away in panic by the Formation.

And with the support of Primordial Power, unless the Foreign Tribe exhausts this world's Primordial Power, they cannot break through.