Jie Yiming looked at Zhao Hai and said, "Those people from the large sects were led to the buffer zone by Sect Master Jian. Does Sect Master Jian still have a problem with that? Could it be that you're afraid now? "
Zhao Hai's face was calm. After a while, he said, "I'm not afraid. I just don't want others to get involved in the South Sea's matters. To be honest, if those people from the large sects really want to enter the South Sea, can you stop them? Our Sea Exploration Alliance can't stop them anyway. Isn't this good? With them there, we can monitor them. You can trade the items from the 72 Islands with them there. But the problem is that those large sects aren't easy to satisfy. Each of them is very greedy. The reason why I went to the Black Sky Sect to form an alliance with them and persuade them to agree to form an alliance with the 72 Islands is to prevent those large sects from being too greedy and reaching their hands into the South Sea. After all, they have to pay a price for the items in the South Sea. They need to use crystal stones in exchange. But what if they don't want to use crystal stones in exchange? "
Jie Yiming understood what Zhao Hai meant. Those large sects were very greedy. If you had good things and they didn't, they would want to snatch your things and trade with you. Those large sects generally wouldn't do this. In their opinion, the things they obtained through trading were better than the things they snatched. They didn't have to pay any price for the things they snatched, but trading with them was equivalent to an equivalent exchange. That wasn't good.
But if Zhao Hai and the others made the people from the large sects feel that the things they traded were worth less than the things they robbed, then they would naturally stop robbing. They would just honestly trade with Zhao Hai and the others.
Deterrence! Jie Yiming understood that the reason why Zhao Hai wanted to form an alliance was to deter those large sects. He wanted them to see that they had formed an alliance and that they shouldn't act recklessly.
Thinking of this, Jie Yiming couldn't help but calm down. Then, he looked at Zhao Hai and said, "I can't decide on this matter alone. I will inform the other island owners of your proposal and see what they think. If they don't agree to form an alliance with you, then there's nothing I can do."
Zhao Hai looked at Jie Yiming and smiled faintly, "Island Lord Jie, I think you understand that this time, we came to form an alliance with you for our own good, not to beg you. In fact, I have also said this to the people of the Profound Sky Sect. We, the Sea Exploration Alliance, have always regarded ourselves as the people of the South Sea. Therefore, we want to form an alliance with the three of us. Once the three of us form an alliance, it would be equivalent to controlling the entire South Sea. If you don't want to form an alliance, then there's no meaning in forming an alliance with the Profound Sky Sect and the Profound Sword Sect. The Profound Sky Sect and the Profound Sword Sect might form an alliance with us, and we will also agree. However, at the same time, we will form an alliance with the other major sects. I even have a plan, which is a land swap plan. We can use the buffer zone in the depths of the continent to exchange for some uninhabited mountain ranges for our sect. Then, we will give the buffer zone to the other major sects. This way, at most, we can change our location. For us, the loss won't be too big because we don't have too many resources in the buffer zone. For the Profound Sky Sect and the others, the loss won't be too big. If the other major sects want to touch them, I'm afraid it will be difficult. Moreover, they have existed for so many years and have nothing that the other major sects are interested in. But for the people of the 72 Islands of the South Sea, I'm afraid that this isn't good news."
Jie Yiming stared at Zhao Hai. Of course, he understood what Zhao Hai meant. If Zhao Hai were to come up with a land exchange plan, then the Great Sects would certainly agree. These Great Sects have been drooling over the buffer zone for a long time. It's impossible for them to give up on this opportunity. And just like what Zhao Hai said, if they were to go to another place and re-establish a sect, it might have an impact on them, but the impact wouldn't be too great. This was because the buffer zone didn't have any resources, and the Profound Sky Sect wouldn't have too much of an impact. After all, the Profound Sword Sect was a sect of the Sword Spirit World, so the Great Sects wouldn't attack them. However, the unlucky ones would be the 72 Southern Islands. If the Great Sects were to obtain the buffer zone, then the 72 Southern Islands wouldn't have a moment of peace.
Jie Yiming stared at Zhao Hai and said, "Are you threatening me?"
Zhao Hai shook his head and said, "No, I'm not threatening you, I'm just stating a fact. I just want to tell you that we aren't desperate, so we came here to ask you to form an alliance. Please be clear about this point. Also, there's no point in playing a trick like today. Goodbye, I'll go back and wait for the Island Master's news." Zhao Hai nodded and said, "You're right.
After he said that, Zhao Hai stood up and walked outside. The people who came with Zhao Hai also followed Zhao Hai, leaving the people from the Spirit Crab Island hanging there.
Jie Yiming looked at Zhao Hai's back, his eyes flashed with anger. However, he didn't do anything. This was because he knew that he couldn't do anything to Zhao Hai right now. If he really dared to do anything to Zhao Hai, then the people in the buffer zone would certainly seek refuge with the Great Sects. At that time, they would be in big trouble, especially the Spirit Crab Island. The Spirit Crab Island was the closest to the buffer zone, so they would certainly be the first to suffer.
Jie Yiming finally understood why they failed before. It was because their opponent was too strong. Your plan would never be as good as his reaction. You thought that he would give you face and play according to your rules. However, he would tell you that this was simply impossible. He would play according to his rules, and in the end, you would find out that you had no choice but to play according to his rules. This was the biggest blow to people.
Jie Yiming let out a long breath, then he said, "Send a message to the other islands. Tell them to send people over and discuss the alliance with the Mysterious Sky Sect and the Sea Exploring Alliance." Someone immediately responded and then went to deliver the message.
At this time, Zhao Hai had already returned to their courtyard. After settling everyone down, Zhao Hai returned to his room. He knew that Jie Yiming wouldn't dare to make a move on him. Jie Yiming might be a smiling tiger, but this kind of person was very smart. He wouldn't act rashly.
After a night of silence, Zhao Hai and the others were very calm the next day. Jie Yiming didn't come to invite Zhao Hai, but the people of Spirit Crab Island took good care of Zhao Hai. Moreover, Jie Yiming also sent someone to send a letter to Zhao Hai, telling him that they were discussing the alliance with Zhao Hai.
Zhao Hai didn't rush them. Although Zhao Hai attached great importance to this alliance, he actually had a backup plan. And this plan was really a land exchange. As long as they carry out the land exchange, they can leave the buffer zone. Zhao Hai was very clear that the buffer zone wasn't a good place to develop. The area was small, and the resources were scarce. It was easy to encounter bottlenecks in developing here. Zhao Hai really wanted to give up the buffer zone.
However, he was also very clear that giving up the buffer zone wasn't a good choice. In the buffer zone, they can still form an alliance with the Profound Sky Sect, the Mysterious Sword Sect, and the 72 Islands of the South Sea. They can deal with them and slowly resolve their crisis. But if they really leave the buffer zone and enter an unfamiliar environment, then they wouldn't be familiar with the surrounding sects. Even if they wanted to form an alliance, it would be difficult. At that time, they would be like the Sword Imperial Sect that didn't go to war with the Profound Sky Sect. They wouldn't have any contact with the surrounding sects, which was tantamount to being isolated.
Even if all the sects in the buffer zone moved over, it wouldn't be a good thing. This was because if they all moved over, then they would naturally form a group. In the end, those large sects would target them. They wouldn't be able to form an alliance with others, so they might suffer losses. Even if they were able to gain a foothold in the buffer zone, their losses wouldn't be small.
It was precisely because of this that Zhao Hai didn't want to leave right now. But if there was no other way, then he would leave. This mainly depended on which choice was more beneficial to him.
Jie Yiming and the others discussed for three days. Zhao Hai and the others also stayed in the Spirit Crab Island for three days. On the fourth day, which was the fifth day after Zhao Hai and the others arrived at the island, Jie Yiming and the others finally came to an agreement. That night, Jie Yiming invited Zhao Hai to a banquet.
Zhao Hai led the group to the Spirit Crab Island's Great Hall. Jie Yiming was still standing outside the Great Hall waiting for him. Besides Jie Yiming, there were also several dozen cultivators. These people were all standing outside the Great Hall, looking at Zhao Hai. Zhao Hai looked at them and knew that they were representatives of the other islands. He didn't say anything and just greeted them.
On the other hand, Jie Yiming seemed to be very familiar with Zhao Hai. Jie Yiming introduced the people one by one to Zhao Hai. After introducing them and greeting each other, Zhao Hai and Zhao Hai entered the Great Hall.
The banquet table was also set up in the main hall. Everyone was seated according to their host and guests. Afterward, the people of Spirit Crab Island served them dishes. However, no one paid attention to them. In a banquet like this, people usually didn't pay attention to the food.
After everyone was seated, Jie Yiming looked at Zhao Hai and said, "Sect Master Jian, I'm sure you know why I asked you to come here today. It's because of the alliance you mentioned last time. We want to know what this alliance is all about." Zhao Hai nodded and said, "Alright.
Zhao Hai replied, "Actually, it's very simple. This alliance is our Sea Exploration Alliance, the Profound Sky Sect, and the 72 Islands of the South Sea. The purpose of this alliance is to restrain the development of the Great Sects in the South Sea. This alliance can be said to be an offensive and defensive alliance. We'll still do our own things. In fact, if there's any conflict between us, we can use force to resolve it. But if the Great Sects want to extend their hands, then the three of us will work together to break their hands. This is the offensive and defensive alliance that I'm talking about. The South Sea's matters will be solved by the people of the South Sea, no outsiders need to intervene."
At this point, Zhao Hai paused for a moment, then he looked at everyone and said, "I told the Mysterious Sky Sect that the forces of the South Sea are like brothers. There might be conflicts between these brothers, but if we fight behind closed doors, it's our own business. If outsiders want to rob our homeland, then we won't agree. We will fight them to the end." Zhao Hai nodded, then he looked at everyone and said, "I've told the Mysterious Sky Sect that the forces of the South Sea are like brothers.
When Jie Yiming and the others heard Zhao Hai, they were stunned. They thought that there would be some surprises in this alliance. For example, after the three of them formed an alliance, there wouldn't be any wars or division of benefits. They didn't expect that Zhao Hai's alliance would be so simple. It was just an offensive and defensive alliance. Moreover, it was an offensive and defensive alliance against the Great Sects. This alliance seemed to be too simple.
However, after thinking about it, Jie Yiming and the others felt that this was better. If they really made an alliance where the three parties wouldn't invade each other, then they wouldn't be able to resolve any conflicts in the future. If they really had a conflict, then the alliance would be scrapped. This wouldn't be a good thing for the three parties.
But now, such a simple alliance was very suitable for them. If the three parties have any conflicts in the future, then they can go all out. This alliance would only be effective when dealing with the Great Sects. Other times, they would be able to live their lives. This was very much in line with their tastes.
In fact, Jie Yiming and the others were prepared to negotiate with Zhao Hai. They didn't want to be restricted by the alliance. Therefore, they were prepared to negotiate with Zhao Hai so that there wouldn't be too many restrictions in the alliance.
Jie Yiming nodded, then he looked at Zhao Hai and said, "This agreement is very good. Your description is also very good. The three of us together represent the entire South Sea. As long as the three of us cooperate, then the entire South Sea would be ours. It would be our own territory. If we fight to the death here, then that would be our business. Nobody else should intervene. Sect Master Jian, to be honest, I really admire you. You're the Sect Master of the Imperial Sword Sect and the Alliance Leader of the Sea Exploring Alliance, yet you're able to do this." Jie Yiming nodded, then he looked at Zhao Hai and said, "This agreement is very good. Your description is also very good.
Zhao Hai smiled faintly, then he raised his glass and said to the crowd, "Everyone, I know that it's very difficult for us to have true friendship. This is because even before friendship, we already have hatred. But what I want to say is, hatred is hatred, and interest is interest. Even if we have enmity between us, we can still cooperate. But if there's something that benefits both of us, then we can still cooperate. I won't say too much, but let's drink this cup together. From today onwards, this covenant will officially take effect!"
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