Chapter 1861

The illusory Soul Body appeared in a crowded square, and Gu Chen looked around curiously.

This was the second Divine Ascension World he had entered. Unlike the three-story building of Prudential Pavilion, this square was many times larger. Only at the edge of the square in the distance could he see the misty blue void.

The cultivators who came and went were mostly of different races, and they all wore different clothes. They obviously didn't belong to the same force.

There were many stalls in the square, and many cultivators were haggling with the stall owners in front of them.

In the center of the square, there were three buildings, and there were people going in and out of them all the time.

"Divine Ascension Market …"

Gu Chen muttered to himself, quickly understanding what this place was.

The Divine Ascension Sect was open for business, and the Divine Ascension Worlds they had opened up were exclusive to each major force and only for their internal members to use, but they were also open to everyone.

Most of the Divine Ascension Worlds that were exclusive to each force required a specific Divine Ascension Pearl to enter. Each Divine Ascension Pearl corresponded to a clear identity, and only one person was allowed to use it.

However, the Divine Ascension World that was open to everyone had Divine Ascension Pearls that could be used by anyone.

Divine Ascension Worlds like these were often markets, where cultivators from different forces in the Dao World traded.

There were all kinds of transactions. If it was information, they could directly trade here.

If it was something physical, both parties needed to agree on a place and method of trade in the real world.

Because it was safer and more efficient to trade through the Divine Ascension Market, it was quite popular, especially among people from the dark world.

Of course, those who could enter the Divine Ascension Market to trade were not ordinary cultivators. After all, the Divine Ascension Pearl itself was expensive.

This place was a mess of good and bad people. Gu Chen thought for a while and walked toward the three pavilions.

At the door of the leftmost building, Gu Chen saw Wu Lie's figure in the distance.

He walked straight over, and when Wu Lie saw him, he gestured with an indifferent expression before turning to enter the building.

Gu Chen followed, and the two of them quickly entered a private room in the building.

As soon as they sat down, Wu Lie's expression turned gloomy, and he said directly, "Tell me, what do you want now?"

Gu Chen smiled when he heard this. "What's wrong, Brother Wu Lie? You seem to be in a bad mood."

The corner of Wu Lie's mouth twitched. What was this guy pretending to know?

"How awe-inspiring is the Pei Nation's army? They've even killed their way to Mist Capital. How can I possibly be in a good mood?"

He tried to suppress his anger, took a deep breath, and said.

"Brother Wu Lie, that's where you're wrong. Back then, the Pei Kingdom attacked the Mist Kingdom in order to help you out of your predicament. The situation on the battlefield is often unpredictable, so no one could've predicted that things would develop to this point." Gu Chen sighed in a seemingly regretful manner.

"I didn't ask you to destroy the Mist Kingdom!" Wu Lie said coldly.

"Precisely because of this, the Mist Kingdom still exists."

Gu Chen smiled and added, "Dare I ask Brother Wu Lie, have you gotten rid of your predicament? Have I fulfilled my promise to you? "

Wu Lie was rendered speechless, feeling choked to the point where he couldn't speak.

According to the agreement between the two parties, Gu Chen had indeed kept his promise and helped him get rid of his previous predicament.

Even though the majority of the Mist Kingdom's territory had fallen, he was the one who had promised Wu Lie that all the conquered territories would belong to the Pei Kingdom. He just didn't expect that the Pei Kingdom's military would be able to do this.

"I didn't ask you to drag the Ze Kingdom into this and make the situation even more complicated!"

Wu Lie knew that he couldn't argue with the agreement between the two parties, so he changed the topic.

"The Ze Kingdom's attack was unexpected, and it had nothing to do with me. They probably saw an opportunity to take advantage of us, so they sent their troops to attack the Mist Kingdom. "Gu Chen said cleanly.

The veins on Wu Lie's forehead bulged. These words might work on a three-year-old child, but to use them on him, did they take him for a fool?

"The Ze Kingdom didn't send their troops earlier or later, but they just had to send their troops when Mu Yehou had just secured his throne. What a coincidence!" he said sarcastically.

"It is a coincidence, but how can this be the only coincidence? Right after I helped Mu Yehou sit on the throne, his troops were mobilized strangely, and some of the surrendered generals of the Mist Kingdom even tried to assassinate my soldiers. This is also a coincidence. "

Gu Chen's tone was indifferent, but the mockery in his words was obvious.

Wu Lie's expression changed. He knew that the other party was mocking him for trying to steal a chicken but coming home shorn.

Strictly speaking, he was in the wrong. He had just used the Pei Kingdom, and now he wanted them to spit out what they had eaten.

The fact that the surrendered general had attempted to assassinate the soldiers of the Pei Kingdom was a complete lie. The man was merely trying to find an excuse to tell him that he and Mu Yehou had done something behind the scenes, and that he had indeed killed their men.

He was so arrogant, but he couldn't blame him, because he wasn't in the right!

"Let bygones be bygones, let's stop here. Tell me, how do you want to resolve this? Do you really want to destroy the Mist Kingdom? "

Wu Lie realized that he couldn't argue with Gu Chen, and he wasn't here to argue with him. He had more important matters to attend to.

"What does Brother Wu Lie want me to do?" Gu Chen asked.

"The Pei Kingdom will withdraw its troops and return eight of the fourteen provinces to the Mist Kingdom!" Wu Lie said without hesitation.

When Gu Chen heard this, he sneered.

Killing intent flashed in the depths of Wu Lie's eyes. He suppressed his anger and said, "Six provinces is already quite a lot. Don't you understand the principle of biting off more than you can chew? Don't forget that you're in Great Cheng. If my Blazing Sun Tribe doesn't allow it, you won't even be able to keep the Pei Kingdom, much less the six provinces! "

"Brother Wu Lie, are you threatening me?" Gu Chen narrowed his eyes.

Wu Lie's expression turned ugly. He clenched his fists, wanting to say, "So what if I'm threatening you?"

However, things were different now. He knew that if he fell out with Wu Lie, his path to becoming emperor would be severed.

The Pei Kingdom didn't just represent one country. It could influence the Mist Kingdom and even the Ze Kingdom. This was the power of three countries!

As for the other four countries, they had already fallen into the hands of the Blazing Sun Tribe. If he lost the support of the other three countries, it was equivalent to losing the right to compete for the throne!

"Brother Chen, you've misunderstood. I just hope that you won't push things too far. That won't do either of us any good."

Wu Lie forced a smile and did his best to ease the tense atmosphere.

Gu Chen laughed inwardly when he saw Wu Lie's sullen expression.

Wu Lie's absolute weakness was his obsession with the throne. As long as he firmly grasped this weakness, he could only allow himself to be slaughtered.

"Of course I won't push things too far. I can let the Mist Kingdom go, but I won't let the Pei Kingdom hand over their territories."

"Those territories were won by the Pei Kingdom's soldiers with their lives on the line. If they were to be handed back just like that, how would King Pei explain himself to the rest of the Pei Kingdom?"

"Also, even if the Pei army hands over their territories, do you think that the Mist Kingdom will be able to defend itself? The Wild Fox Tribe has just tasted the sweetness of victory. If the Pei Kingdom withdraws, they will definitely seize it. "

"Brother Wu Lie, do you think that you can make the Wild Fox Ancestor obediently retreat? The Wild Fox Ancestor might not do you a favor. Right now, the Blazing Sun Crown Prince is stronger! "

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