<h4>Chapter 636: Fierce Demeanor</h4>


    "You are bullying us too much! These conditions are meant to drive the Langya n to the brink of extinction!"


    Before Langya Xing Zhou could even speak, a Langya n member jumped straight to scolding the Qin Family head furiously. He didn’t seem to care that the person he was scolding was a Fusion Realm cultivator. His anger was so intense that spit flew as he spoke.


    "Be quiet. You have no ce to speak here," Langya Xing Zhou coldly snorted, ring at the offending cultivator.


    The Langya n member immediately shut up, though his eyes still burned with anger and resentment.


    The n leaders present disyed a variety of different expressions when they heard the conditions set by the Qin Family head. Some immediately expressed their support, clearly determined to side with the Qin Family. Among them were some who had recently shed with the Immortal Qin n.


    "Langya Xing Zhou, is this how you educate your subordinates? So disrespectful and unruly. If this were outside, killing him with a p would be more than justified," the Qin Family head said coldly, without any trace of emotion.


    He seemed to be pointing out a fact, no anger visible on his face.


    Fang Chen’s divine soul quietly stood next to his body, observing everything around him. When the Qin Family head announced the conditions, the reactions of the crowd varied: some showed delight, some were excited, some wereplex, some were angry, and a few were nervous.


    Langya Wenqiu clenched her teeth, her face flushed red with anger. If it weren''t for the special circumstances, she would have already started cursing. As a sword cultivator, she was used to speaking her mind, but for the sake of her n, she chose to endure in this situation.


    Fang Chen''s gaze swept over Langya Wenqiu and then settled on several n leaders. Among them, one disyed a mix of anxiety and concern. Two others were merely anxious but quickly masked their emotions. ording to previously gathered intelligence, these two ns had always supported the Immortal Qin n.


    "So, why would those who have been allied with the Immortal Qin n from the start show signs of nervousness? The Qin n’s influence clearly surpasses that of the Langya n right now. Are they afraid that the Langya n might agree to these terms? Possibly, because if they did, the war would end, benefitting everyone except the Spirit Blood Sect."


    Fang Chen noted the appearance of these two Fusion Realm cultivators and their respective ns: the Fuling n and Zhen Shi n.


    Langya Xing Zhou ignored the Qin family head and addressed the leaders who had previously sided with the Langya n, "Everyone, do you agree with the conditions proposed by them?"


    A few n leaders were front about their agreement. "Naturally, we agree. This is the best oue. It avoids further conflict, allowing everyone to return and continue their affairs in peace."


    Others, with shifting eyes and visible nervousness, dared not make eye contact with Langya Xing Zhou and spoke in hushed tones. "Langya.... Given the current situation, their influence is overwhelming...."


    In the end, no one voiced opposition. All of Langya n’s former allies expressed their stance, and even those who remained silent made it clear they were neutral, neither supporting the Immortal Qin n nor standing by the Langya n.


    The Qin and Wei n elders exchanged a look, their eyes reflecting a hint of satisfaction. The Immortal Qin n and Wei n cultivators could already foresee the substantial benefits they would gain from the situation.


    They were indifferent to the Langya n''s Dao Orthodoxy inheritance. However, two-thirds of the territory, 2000 mid-grade spirit stones, and 400,000 low-grade spirit stones represented an immense amount of resources. Standing here meant they would be among the first to benefit from these resources.


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    Two-thirds of the territory included many blessednds, spiritual springs, fields, rivers, streams, mountains, and mines. Not to mention the many exceptionally talented mortals scattered across thisnd.


    Just thinking about it was enough to make one drool with anticipation.


    "I understand," Langya Xing Zhou sighed lightly and then said calmly, "For the 2000 mid-grade spirit stones, we will make arrangements and borrow from some friends to gather them. The 400,000 low-grade spirit stones are also not an issue; thispensation can be increased to 800,000. At worst, our people will have to endure some hardship for a while.


    "However, as for the first and second conditions, I’m afraid they cannot be met. The Langya n’s inheritance is passed down through generations and will never be leaked. As for two-thirds of our territory, it is impossible to hand it over. At most, we can return the territories we have recently conquered to Immortal Qin."


    The Qin n Ancestor had long known that Langya Xing Zhou would not agree that easily. He did not continue speaking but simply cast a nce at Qi Jian. How to apply pressure next was Qi Jian''s concern and had nothing to do with the Qin n or the Longhu n. If Langya Xing Zhou still did not agree, the Immortal Giant Sect would step in to help with a few words!


    "Xing Zhou, both you and I are in the Dao Union Realm, and we know how difficult it has been to reach this point. After the Nascent Soul Realm, each subsequent stage only increases one''s lifespan by four hundred years. Only by reaching Profound Immortal Realm can a cultivator gain an additional six hundred years, and an Immortal King can add a thousand years. When you add it up, we can only live about two thousand four hundred years."


    Qi Jian sighed lightly. "And you are already nearly two thousand years old, aren''t you? If you cannot transcend the Ninth Tribtion and reach the Profound Immortal Realm in a few hundred years, you won’t have many years to live even if you make it out alive.


    "At this point, are you still unable to see clearly? For the sake of your n, for the stability of the Azure Dao Manor, isn’t it worth it to make a few sacrifices for your n? This is to ensure your n a slim chance at survival.


    "The situation is very unfavorable for your n. If you do note to terms, within half a year... the Azure Dao Manor will no longer have the Langya name."


    Qi Jian nced at Langya Wenqiu. "Perhaps only this young girl... will have a slim chance of surviving."


    Seeing his fierce demeanor and the threatening tone in his words, Langya Xing Zhou''s momentum suddenly shifted, and he smiled.


    "Prefect Qi, speaking of this... I forgot to mention that Wenqiu is a disciple of the Void Immortal Sword Sect. I believe you have heard of how protective the Sword Sect is, right? The sect''s seniors and fellows are unlikely to stand by and watch as their disciple''s family is bullied like this."


    Langya''s n members instinctively puffed out their chests and cast sharp nces around, as if this alone would intimidate the group of predators.


    "We have not bullied your n. The incident started because of you. You can''t expect the Void Immortal Sword Sect to cover for you every time you get into trouble, can you?" The Qin n''s elder sneered. "The Void Immortal Sword Sect is known for its sense of justice. If they were to intervene in this matter, it would surely provoke many other sects."


    The Langya n’s members'' expressions changed slightly. This was indeed a crucial point, and they had been worried about whether the Void Immortal Sword Sect would actually intervene.


    "Moreover... there are important figures from the Immortal Giant Sect present today. Why not let them say a word of justice?"


    The Qin n elder''s gaze fell on Jiang Tian’ai and the others. ording to the n, as long as these individuals set the tone, the matter would essentially be resolved.