Chapter 399: Negotiation

"Hmm."

"\"Right, \" they all nodded."

"\"To cope with the looming crisis, our three races should form a long‑term loose alliance, \" Insect Tribe Queen said, \"What do you all think? \""

"Mechanical Race Father God, Dream Demon Ancestor, Quake Demon Ancestor and the others each showed signs of agreement."

"\"Then shall we depart now? \" Mechanical Race Father God asked further."

"The four Strongest of the Universe, when they previously went to retrieve the World Ring, none of them dared to pick up those Ultimate Treasures floating in the void."

"\"No, the war may have started, but ending it depends on the humans, \" Dream Demon Ancestor warned, "\"Creator Lord is not easy to deal with; don't forget, he can kill the Strongest of the Universe. He is both cunning and extremely greedy, especially for Ultimate Treasures. \""

"It was precisely because of the lesson from the last Primeval Star that they knew something about Creator Lord Xiao Yu, and thus did not dare to take those Ultimate Treasures."

"\"I'm afraid some Ultimate Treasures, even Strongest Supreme Treasures, will be swindled away, \" Mechanical Race Grandfather God said angrily."

"\"Worse still, if we only give up some Ultimate Treasures, as long as they're not Strongest Supreme Treasures, even emptying my Insect Tribe's vault would be fine, \" Insect Tribe Queen worried."

"The Universe Lord of the Human Camp, seeing the floating Ultimate Treasures in the distant void, said that claiming they were unmoved was a lie; among the 102 Universe Lords, many possessed Peak Treasures."

"But Xiao Yu did not move, and they had no intention of acting further."

"In the dark cosmos, the two sides maintained a brief calm."

"\"Creator Lord, Purple Sky Demon God used a Strongest Supreme Treasure to devour eight of my Demon Race's Universe Lords; we are willing to exchange eight Peak Treasures, \" Dream Demon Ancestor transmitted, his voice instantly reaching the Human Camp side."

"This Demon Ancestor alliance has already lost over twenty Universe Lords; if we can retrieve those eight, the Demon Race's situation would improve."

"Xiao Yu glanced at Giant Axe Founder, then looked toward Purple Sky Demon God, transmitting, \"Giant Axe, Purple Sky, how do you feel? \""

"\"I don't mind; having more Peak Treasures isn't very useful, and lacking them is fine, \" Purple Sky Demon God said indifferently; if it were a Strongest Supreme Treasure armor or weapon, it would catch his eye."

"\"We can give them to the humans, but don't harbor malicious intent, \" Giant Axe Founder said coldly."

"\"Understood, \" Xiao Yu nodded slightly."

"He then assumed the role of ambassador for negotiations with the three races."

"\"Meng Cha, we can hand them over to you, \" Xiao Yu barked low, his voice booming across to the three‑race allied camp, \"But how do your Demon Race, Mechanical Race, and Insect Race intend to settle this? \""

"Dream Demon Ancestor and Quake Demon Ancestor initially showed smiles upon hearing, but soon their faces turned bitter. Beside them, Insect Tribe Queen and Mechanical Race Father God displayed similar emotions."

"\"Forming an allied force out of nowhere to attack my Human territories—does that mean I and Giant Axe no longer exist? \" Xiao Yu shouted sternly, \"Your actions not only tarnish the Human Alliance's reputation in the Cosmic Sea, but also cause massive tangible damage to us! This must be resolved properly; otherwise, you should not even think of entering the Cosmic Sea again, nor remain in the Primordial Universe! \""

"\"You! Humans! Don't be so arrogant! \" Mechanical Race Father God roared."

"\"What? Since you dared to start a war, you must pay for the defeat. Does the illustrious Mechanical Race Father God lack the courage to take responsibility for his actions? \" Xiao Yu sneered."

"\"Creator Lord, state the terms, \" Insect Tribe Queen's voice, seductive, reached the Human Camp; many Universe Lords felt a stir."

"\"Terms? \" Xiao Yu glanced at Giant Axe Founder, then at Chaos City Lord, both smiling at him."

"Obviously, they all believed Xiao Yu would not let the humans suffer losses."

"\"This time I'll be generous and forgo Ultimate Treasures, \" Xiao Yu's voice, though soft, instantly reached their minds, \"Each of your three races should cede half of your domains to my Human race! \""

"\"Creator Lord is still ruthless; I thought that would be enough, at most asking for some Ultimate Treasures as compensation, \" Lord of Desolate Inspection said."

"\"Creator Lord is certainly the exemplar of my Human race, \" Lord of Silent Marquis expressed blind trust in his junior brother."

"\"This move is decisive, cutting the fire at its source; henceforth the Demon, Mechanical, and Insect races won't be able to go berserk, \" Lord of Ice Peak said happily."

"\"I doubt the three races will agree so easily, \" Lord of Darkness said, understanding the importance of domains."

"In fact, all Universe Lords here understand the importance of domains; previously they dared not imagine it, but now that Creator Lord has raised it, they all feel it can be achieved."

"Unlike the Human Camp's joy, fewer than sixty surviving Universe Lords in the three‑race alliance all stay inside the palace's Ultimate Treasures, daring not to emerge."

"However, upon hearing this news they were also deeply indignant, yet could only obey the decision of their Strongest of the Universe."

"\"Humans, you are too deceitful! \" Mechanical Race Father God shouted angrily. \"Our Mechanical Race already has few territories, only 824 star sectors; if we give half to the Humans, we would be left with just 412 star sectors. \""

"Although the Mechanical Race does not demand much from domain environments, fewer domains mean it will be harder for them to produce strong individuals in the future."

"In the Primordial Universe, domain size reflects the Original Will's favor; only with vast, especially prosperous, domains can one gain more of the Primordial Universe's favor, allowing more geniuses to arise within the clan."

"\"Humans, you are too greedy! \" Dream Demon Ancestor roared, \"Our Demon Race controls over 1,200 star sectors, and with allied races we exceed 1,500 star sectors. \""

"\"Greedy? At least I haven't driven you into such barren, remote domains. Perhaps you could be like the Crystal Tribe and Prison Tribe, \" Xiao Yu laughed, "\"Last time, on the Primeval Star, I already said don't provoke me; the consequences are beyond your endurance, yet you ignored the warning! \""

"Both sides clashed for a moment, launching heated negotiations, even arguing for half a day over one or two star sectors."

"\"Creator Lord, my Insect Alliance can cede 524 star sectors to the Humans, \" Insect Tribe Queen finally compromised; this time the Insect Race will give up 320 star sectors, the remaining 204 star sectors will be contributed by allied sub‑races."

"\"Our Mechanical Alliance can also cede 512 star sectors, \" Mechanical Race Father God, extremely displeased, said, but since the situation favored the Humans, he could only concede."

"Otherwise he truly worries that, later in the Cosmic Sea, encountering Creator Lord and being slain, he does not think he could be stronger than the Divine Eye Clan's third True Lord."

"Of these 512 star sectors, the Mechanical Race must give up 300, with the remaining sectors handled entirely by allied sub‑races. (End of chapter)"