Chapter 306: A Perfect Answer, Truly Being Tested
Facing Hu Qiuyue’s proposal, Chen Changsheng shook his head with a smile and looked at Lin Lang, saying.
“Everything you do is your own decision; why should this be blamed on me?”
Upon hearing this, Lin Lang sneered.
“Hmph!”
“Flattering words, if you hadn’t hidden behind the Xuanwu Alliance, there wouldn’t be any of this today.”
“Why should others bear the burden of your actions?”
“I now regret not being smart enough to see through your schemes, and I hate the stubborn people of the Xuanwu Alliance even more.”
“If we had handed you over from the start, no matter how many schemes you had, they would have been useless.”
Hearing Lin Lang’s words, Chen Changsheng clicked his tongue and said, “Slandering me won’t work. Today, I’ll spare no effort in debating with you.”
“The Demon Clan coming to the Xuanwu Alliance for someone isn’t something only you know about. Handing me over could prevent conflicts between the two clans.”
“But the high-ranking members of the Xuanwu Alliance didn’t do that, and your master was firmly against it.”
“Do you know why?”
“Not because they’re stupid, but because they know they can’t do that.”
“The establishment of a power must protect some people. If it doesn’t provide protection, then the hearts of those gathered will scatter.”
“This principle applies to any sect or race.”
“To be honest, I’m dealing with the Xuanwu Alliance for the first time. I’ve never met any of you before.”
“I don’t care about your deaths, just as you don’t care about mine.”
“If I were in your position, I wouldn’t risk my life for a stranger either. But handing me over requires a reason.”
“A reason that would make the Human Clan accept.”
“It’s impossible for other races to threaten us, and the Xuanwu Alliance would hand over their own kind.”
“If that happens, the hearts of the Xuanwu Alliance and the Human Clan of Western Central Hezhou will scatter.”
Hearing this, Lin Lang’s eyes turned even redder.
“Are we supposed to d*e for a reason?”
“You’re testing us.”
“What gives you the right? Who do you think you are?”
Seeing Lin Lang becoming even crazier, Chen Changsheng sighed helplessly.
“You’re truly beyond redemption. Who told you there’s only one way out in such a situation.”
“The Xuanwu Alliance’s solution is simple: stabilize the hearts while calming the Demon Clan’s anger.”
“To achieve this, you need a smart brain.”
“Your master chose a foolish method, though the cost is high, it is effective.”
“However, you chose the most foolish and ineffective method.”
“Furthermore, this test isn’t about the Human Clan, but the Demon Clan.”
“The Xuanwu Alliance merely acted on impulse; you aren’t my main target.”
Hearing this, Hu Qiuyue gently pushed Chen Changsheng beside her and coquettishly said, “Master is so mean.”
“Why didn’t you tell me in advance to test me? Now I’m constantly worrying.”
Chen Changsheng did not pay much attention to Hu Qiuyue’s behavior and continued, “Even brothers may fight. Frictions between different races are inevitable.”
“Preventing conflicts between two races is impossible.”
“Therefore, maintaining harmony between two races isn’t about preventing conflicts, but resolving them when they arise.”
“If I steal from the Demon Clan, and they don’t react, it won’t convince their people.”
“So the Demon Clan needs to make a big move to demand people from the Xuanwu Alliance. Do you really think they’re just idling around?”
“Deploying so many experts and troops consumes a huge amount of resources.”
“Even if the Demon Clan has ample wealth, they can’t afford to waste like this!”
Facing Chen Changsheng’s words, Lin Lang regained his composure.
“So, the Demon Clan has already submitted a perfect answer, right?”
“Yes.”
“Such a grand action can completely convince the lower-level Demon Clan.”
“As the chief culprit, I was ‘sealed’ in Qingqiu for three thousand years, and no Demon can find fault.”
“The most ingenious part is you, the traitor among the Humans.”
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“If we forcibly take someone from the Xuanwu Alliance, the Demon Clan will become enemies with the Human Clan.”
“The threat from the Human Clan of Western Central Hezhou isn’t significant, but what about the Human Clan outside Western Central Hezhou?”
“The Demon Clan doesn’t want to provoke powerful enemies for no reason, but having a traitor like you changes everything.”
“The Xuanwu Alliance lost, but not because of the Demon Clan. It’s because of you, the traitor.”
“Even if it means dying, we won’t bow to tyranny. The Xuanwu Alliance is a model for all Humans.”
“At the same time, the Demon Clan united and captured the thief. After this battle, the Demon Clan will be even more united.”
“Look, isn’t this a win-win situation?”
“Isn’t this a perfect answer?”
After hearing this, Lin Lang laughed loudly.
“Hahaha!”
“Brilliant! Truly brilliant!”
“This is indeed a perfect answer. Dying in such a situation, I have nothing to say.”
Saying this, Lin Lang looked up at Chen Changsheng.
“Who exactly are you?”
“The Demon Clan treats you with such respect; your identity must be extraordinary.”
Facing Lin Lang’s inquiry, Chen Changsheng leaned forward and whispered in his ear.
“Weren’t you asking why I was testing you?”
“Now I can tell you, simply because I come from the Lower Realm and I know the next Heavenly Mandate holder will be a Demon.”
Hearing this, Lin Lang’s eyes widened instantly.
The battle on the Ascension Road shocked the Three Thousand Continents. Perhaps some might look down on the Lower Realm.
But no one in the Three Thousand Continents would look down on those strong individuals who attacked the Ascension Road.
Three thousand years ago, the Ascension Road was opened, but few came to the Lower Realm or the Upper Realm.
Only two and a half people truly came to the Upper Realm and were known by everyone.
The first was the Emperor Huangtian, the second was the Jade Emperor of the Heavenly Court, and the third was the mysterious Undertaker.
Because his identity couldn’t be confirmed, and it was unknown if he truly existed, he only occupied half a spot.
“Who exactly are you…”
“Swish!”
Before Lin Lang could finish his sentence, Hu Qiuyue sent a beam of golden light through his forehead.
“Master, why talk so much with this insignificant person.”
“Just passing the time, otherwise, how would I pass the long hours.”
“Master, when do you think the Demon Clan’s Heavenly Mandate will descend?”
“We’ll wait. At least another three to four thousand years, until the Jade Emperor steps down.”
“How can the Lower Realm’s Demons carry the Heavenly Mandate?”
Hearing this, Hu Qiuyue pouted and said, “Master is so biased. My fellow Demons in the Upper Realm are not inferior. Why only support the Lower Realm?”
“When Master attacked the Ascension Road, I wasn’t with those others.”
Looking at Hu Qiuyue’s “miserable” expression, Chen Changsheng smiled.
“I won’t stop you from vying for the Heavenly Mandate, but I don’t recommend it.”
“Why?”
“Because the next Heavenly Mandate holder for the Demon Clan is almost insane. Whoever stands in his way will d*e, including his own kin.”
“Is he really that strong?”
“Don’t you know in your hearts?”
“I taught two people. One is the White-Haired Sword God, and the other is the one you call ‘him.'”
“If I hadn’t seen this point, the Upper Realm Demons would have joined the hunt against me long ago.”
“Hahaha!”
“Master jests. To us Demons, Master is a great benefactor.”
“Who in the Upper Realm doesn’t know that anyone favored by Master is extraordinary.”
“Emperor Huangtian, the Supreme Saint of the Mountain River Academy, the White-Haired Sword God—these are all unparalleled figures.”
“Now that Master favors the Demon Clan, their future won’t be small.”
“All Demon Clans are one family. In my eyes, there’s no distinction between the Upper and Lower Realms.”
