LIGHTNOVELONLINE Chapter 243 Negotiation Chips
Holy Church.
Many Foundation Building elders gathered together.
In front of the round table, everyone looked solemn. On the table was a huge sea map, which clearly marked various strategic deployments on the east coast of the Great Demon Kingdom in Dongzhou.
"Two hundred and thirty-eight war spirit boats and four hundred thousand Demon Sect disciples. Looking at this posture, they should be coming towards us, right?"
Han Perfected Being looked away from the map and scanned everyone's expressions.
Lin Hao frowned: "The Holy Cult cannot sit still and wait for death. I propose to recruit hundreds of thousands of monks on the island to take the initiative."
Chen Bufan shook his head: "These monks who have fled may not dare to face those Demon Sect disciples. If we recruit them, we will be in chaos before the war starts."
Old Ghost Jiang looked hesitant: "I think this Demon Sect's deployment may not be aimed at the Holy Religion. Could it be that it is preparing to go around the outer sea to invade the Southern Wilderness?"
"I heard that the group of monks in Nanhuang, under the leadership of the Tianshi Cult, set up the Rank Four Immortal Killing Formation near the sea of Leize."
Han Perfected Being thought thoughtfully: "This is possible. If the target is the Holy Religion, why do you need to use so much effort?"
"Besides, Dongzhou has been surrendered to them, so they still want to kill everyone?"
Lin Hao shook his head and said: "It's impossible to say for sure. The behavior of the people of the Demon Sect has always been unpredictable. It is not impossible to kill them all."
Everyone's expressions became more solemn after hearing this. If the Demon Sect's deployment was really aimed at the Holy Cult, it would be difficult to resist it.
Nowadays, the holy religion is developing well, and there are more than a dozen people in the Foundation Building overhaul, but compared with those demon sects, it is far behind.
Not to mention anything else, there are more than 20 Heavenly Demon Sect Gold Core Perfected Beings alone. Although most of them are fake elixir Perfected Beings, but with their realms there, how can the Foundation Building Overhaul defeat them?
Old Ghost Jiang looked thoughtful: "How about we send someone to the Heavenly Demon Sect to submit as a vassal? After all, the Holy Sect is also called the Demon Sect outside of China. What do you think?"
Everyone was stunned when they heard this, and subconsciously looked at Old Ghost Jiang.
Han Perfected Being showed emotion on his face, but Lin Hao and Pu Ren frowned, and the Su sisters had disgust on their faces. The Profound Heaven Sword Sect was destroyed by the Heavenly Demon Sect, and the Su family naturally disappeared.
Old ghost Jiang didn't care about the different looks from everyone, and looked at Bai Yuening: "What do you think, madam?"
Bai Yuening frowned. Being hostile to the Heavenly Demon Sect was like throwing an egg against a stone. He would definitely not be able to defeat him. If he wanted to surrender, even if the Holy Cult was willing, the Heavenly Demon Sect might not accept it.
Thinking of this, Bai Yuening felt a little depressed. She didn't know how Lin Sheng was doing in seclusion. She didn't dare to make a conclusion on whether it was war or peace.
Old Ghost Jiang looked a little anxious: "What should we do, madam, please make up your mind quickly, the Demon Sect's sharp knife has already been thrust into your face."
"Hehehe, I can't tell, Mr. Jiang, you are actually a capitulator."
A slightly teasing voice sounded outside the hall. Everyone was shocked when they heard the words and subconsciously looked outside the hall.
The door was pushed open, Lin Sheng put his hands behind his back, Long Xianghu walked slowly, Hong Yin followed behind, following suit.
There was no wind in the hall, but Lin Sheng's shawl and silver hair were flying freely. He walked slowly, and with every step he took, the momentum around him became stronger.
A terrifying sense of oppression hit their faces, and everyone's heartbeats slowed down. The atmosphere in the hall was extremely depressing, making people breathless.
Pu Ren's eyes flashed, he was the person with the deepest feelings in the field. As a Gold Core Perfected Being, even if his realm was sealed, he could still feel the terrifying power hidden in Lin Sheng.
‘Is it already Gold Core nine? ’
Pu Ren was startled by the thoughts that arose in his mind. How many years had it just passed? Is Gold Core turning nine?
"Leader..." Everyone stood up and saluted quickly. They felt the power of the Gold Core Perfected Being in Lin Sheng's body, and they felt awe and fear in their hearts.
To say that Lin Hao was the only one among the people who was not afraid of Lin Sheng, even Bai Yuening felt a hint of fear in his heart.
"Hey, sit down, everyone, we are all our own people, don't be so formal."
Lin Sheng glanced at Bai Yuening, who took the initiative to give up his position, and said with a smile: "Thank you for your hard work these days."
Hearing this, Bai Yuening's fear dissipated in her heart, she shook her head and said, "I'm not working hard, it's the elders who are working hard."
Lin Sheng smiled and nodded, sitting on the main seat, his eyes swept over everyone one by one, and finally landed on Old Ghost Jiang's face.
Old ghost Jiang smiled coquettishly: "Congratulations to the leader on the success of Core Formation. The holy religion has a leader in charge. In the future..."
"Okay, I don't like to hear these compliments."
Lin Sheng interrupted with a wave of his hand and glanced at everyone: "I have heard what all the elders said before. Elder Jiang proposed to surrender. What do you think?"
"No, no, no." Old Ghost Jiang waved his hands quickly; "One moment and another, now that the leader has returned, this matter of surrender is not counted."
"Hehehe, it doesn't matter."
Lin Sheng smiled slightly and tapped his index finger on the table: "Based on the strength on paper, surrender is justifiable. If you can't beat us, why not join? It's reasonable."
As soon as these words came out, everyone was slightly surprised. For a moment, they couldn't figure out what Lin Sheng was thinking. Old Ghost Jiang was even more stunned. He opened his mouth but stopped talking.
Lin Hao glanced at Old Ghost Jiang, picked up the teacup on the table and took a sip: "Elder Jiang, if you have anything to say, it doesn't matter."
"this......"
Old Ghost Jiang looked hesitant, and as his thoughts flashed, he inexplicably remembered many misfortunes. Killing the donkey? Kill the chicken to scare the monkey?
Bai Yuening glanced at the tea in front of Lin Sheng, and when she saw him turning the side with the lip print, she felt dissatisfied.
‘There must be another vixen outside, and she actually dislikes me. ’
Lin Sheng frowned slightly: "If you have anything to say, just say it, don't ask for anything from your mother-in-law."
When Old Ghost Jiang heard this, his heart became cruel and he said in a deep voice: "Master, as monks, what we seek is immortality, and we have no sworn hatred with the people of the Demon Sect. We might as well turn our hostility into friendship..."
"But..." Lin Sheng changed the subject.
Lin Sheng nodded slightly, shifted his gaze, and looked at Ximen Ming on Lin Hao's right: "I didn't expect Elder Ximen to come too, but I am a little surprised."
"What I mean is that the Holy Cult and the Heavenly Demon Sect will first be cowardly and secretly accumulate strength, and wait until the time is right to launch a fatal blow!"
But it's not okay to be dissatisfied. Lin Sheng's harem is so big and there are so many young wives. How can he be favored? It must be a good person to get more favor.
Lin Sheng smiled: "I heard that the Hua family was exterminated by the Demon Sect?"
Lin Sheng glanced at everyone: "The Demon Sect of the Northern Territory invaded Dongzhou and killed so many people that blood flowed into rivers. In any case, this incident is a shame for the Immortal Cultivation World of Dongzhou and a shame for the monks of Dongzhou."
"The strength gap between the Holy Sect and the Heavenly Demon Sect is too big. If there is a war, they will be invincible. They are lying and submissive, waiting for the opportunity. Elder Jiang's words are not unreasonable..."
Come to think of it, the success of Core Formation had a big impact on this woman's senses. Now she is naturally going to have a big wedding when she returns. As for what happens next...
Old ghost Jiang smiled when he heard this. It seemed that he was overthinking it. The leader did not want to scare the monkeys. After hearing these words, he was obviously tempted.
As soon as these words came out, the atmosphere in the hall immediately became depressed. Everyone's eyes flickered, but no one spoke. The Su sisters were also silent.
"It's a joke. If the people from the Demon Sect didn't kill your family or your relatives, you can naturally turn the hostility into friendship."
Anyone who has lived in a cold palace for so long will feel dissatisfied.
Han Perfected Being shook his head: "Han doesn't have any ideas. It all depends on the leader's wishes."
Lin Sheng was amused and looked at Han Perfected Being: "What do you think, Elder Han?"
Lin Sheng smiled lightly. Fatty Han was still as slippery as ever. His eyes lingered on Pu Ren for a moment, and then he looked at Lin Hao.
Seeing Ximen Ming's unwillingness to say anything, Lin Sheng stopped asking questions and looked at Ning Lingyu. Seeing her evasive eyes, he felt a little funny in his heart.
Lin Sheng paused and glanced at everyone one by one: "I have decided to negotiate peace with the Heavenly Demon Sect..."
"These 400,000 Demon Sect disciples in Dongzhou Offshore are the bargaining chips in this negotiation!"
"However, facing the Heavenly Demon Sect, the strength of the Holy Cult is still too weak. Fighting against it is like hitting an egg against a stone."
"so......"
Old Ghost Jiang quickly waved his hand to interrupt. None of the female nuns in the Foundation Building in this cult were easy to mess with. If nothing else, now that the cult leader has returned, if this blows up, who can withstand it?
Su Qingqing interrupted coldly, looking at Lin Sheng with her beautiful eyes: "Master, Elder Jiang is a person who is greedy for life and afraid of death, but I am not. I am willing to fight to the death with the Demon Sect, and would rather die than surrender!"
Everyone nodded after hearing this, and the eyes of the Su sisters looking at Lin Sheng became much softer, and the traces of resentment mixed in them also disappeared.
After all, they were kidnapped by Lin Sheng. After the family was destroyed, how could they not have resentment towards Lin Sheng in their hearts? That is both love and resentment.
"Oh, yes, I haven't finished speaking yet. Fairy, don't be impatient."
"What Fairy Qing said makes sense. Are my disciples of the Holy Cult those who are greedy for life and afraid of death? Before the Heavenly Demon Sect attacked, the Holy Cult surrendered first. Isn't this ridiculous?"
Lin Sheng raised the corners of his mouth, withdrew his gaze, and tapped his index finger on the table to attract everyone's attention.
Ximen Ming brushed his beard and smiled: "Thank you to Madam Bai for taking me in. I accepted the identity of Elder Keqing, and I have a place to stay."
Lin Zhi, who was on the right side of Lin Lingyu, had a different face. She looked at Lin Sheng lovingly, with a hint of resentment in her eyes.
"If you can't win on the battlefield, it will be the same no matter how you negotiate at the negotiation table."
Su Qingqing snorted coldly: "Huh, what a hypocrite. You know what you think in your heart. You are the one talking about such a sanctimonious person!"
Old ghost Jiang looked embarrassed when he heard this. He was not angry. If he wasn't angry... he wouldn't be angry. These aunts couldn't afford to offend him, so he simply kept silent.
Ximen Ming sighed slightly: "Alas, this is my fault."
Seeing that no one dared to challenge his majesty, Lin Sheng looked satisfied and continued: "But before we negotiate for peace, we still have to fight."
Without waiting for Lin Sheng to ask, Lin Hao took the initiative and said: "Whether it's a war or a peace, there must be a fight first. Making peace without a fight is begging for surrender!"