In the end, Elder Wu and the other elders were deemed to have failed in their duties by the Mystic Light Outer Dynasty. They had caused a great loss to the Mystic Light Outer Dynasty, so the Outer Monarch ordered them to reflect on their mistakes for three years and not give them any cultivation resources for three years.
They heaved a sigh of relief at this result. Reflecting on their mistakes wasn't a big deal. After all, it was normal for them to go into seclusion for a few years.
For them, the most important thing was still the issue of cultivation resources. Even though they did not receive many resources from the dynasty, because the demand for resources at their level was too high, there were not many things that were useful to them.
Because of this, they treasured these resources a lot.
However, they also knew that even if they failed the mission because the enemy was too strong, they believed that the result would be the same even if it was someone else. No matter what, as the leaders of this mission, they had to be punished.
Moreover, this kind of punishment was already very lenient. At the very least, the Outer Monarch didn't directly take their lives.
Therefore, just this little bit was enough for them to rejoice over.
"Thank you, Outer Monarch, for your grace!" the three elders said gratefully.
The Mystic Light Outer Monarch knew very well that those people were already dead. These three elders were quite strong, so he couldn't kill them. Otherwise, the losses would be the entire dynasty's strength.
In addition, there was already hatred between them and the Scarlet Fire Outer Dynasty. However, because the distance between the two dynasties was too far, sending troops to the Scarlet Fire Outer Dynasty on a large scale was not very realistic.
Therefore, he could only write a letter to test the other party's reaction and attitude. If they directly admitted to it, then everything would be fine.
However, if they didn't, then things would become complicated.
"Outer Monarch, what if the Scarlet Fire Outer Dynasty doesn't admit to what we did in the Mystic Light Outer Dynasty?" Third Elder Fei Ning asked.
"Outer Monarch, I think the Scarlet Fire Outer Dynasty most likely won't admit to this matter. Otherwise, their people wouldn't have needed to disguise themselves like this, "Second Elder He Huai said.
"Actually, the biggest problem between us and the Scarlet Fire Outer Dynasty is that the distance between the two dynasties is too far. If they don't admit it, then we can't even start a war with them! "First Elder Yi Ding said.
In terms of time, the Outer Monarch's letter would reach the Scarlet Fire Outer Dynasty half a year later.
It was very difficult to launch an attack at such a long distance.
If they really sent out their troops, regardless of the outcome, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Perhaps by the time they returned, their Mystic Light Outer Dynasty would have already been swallowed up by other outer dynasties.
Therefore, this matter sounded simple, but it was actually very complicated.
"If it really doesn't work, I think we can only report this matter to the inner court and let the Lord make a decision for us!" The Second Elder said.
"What kind of person is the master? Why would he appear for such a small matter? "The Great Elder shook his head and said.
Obviously, the Lord's position in the hearts of the people of the other dynasties was very high, and it was impossible for him to interfere in their worldly affairs.
"However, we are all forces of the Imperial Dynasty. Now that the Scarlet Fire Imperial Dynasty has brought us such a great loss, the Imperial Dynasty should uphold justice for us, right?" The Second Elder said.
"The Inner Dynasty has always allowed the other Outer Dynasties to fight each other. Over the years, everyone should have seen that many of the Outer Dynasties have fought each other because of various conflicts, but the Inner Dynasty rarely interferes.
Therefore, if we place our conflict with the Scarlet Fire Imperial Dynasty on the Inner Dynasty, we will never be able to get justice from the Scarlet Fire Imperial Dynasty! "The Great Elder said.
"Elder Yi, do you have any way to make the Scarlet Fire Imperial Dynasty compensate us for our losses?" The Mystic Light Outer Dynasty looked at the Great Elder and asked.
"After what has happened, I think even if the Scarlet Fire Imperial Dynasty receives the titles, they will not admit it.
Therefore, it is almost impossible for the Scarlet Fire Imperial Dynasty to compensate us, "the Great Elder said.
"Elder Yi, aren't your words the same as not saying anything?" Fourth Elder Fang Xiang said.
"This is the truth in front of us. It is indeed difficult for the Scarlet Fire Imperial Dynasty to compensate us. Can they afford to lose thousands of elites?" The Great Elder said.
"Elder Yi, we have to think of a way. Otherwise, how can we just forget about the deaths of thousands of elites? We can't just let this happen, right? "The Third Elder said.
"Although it is difficult for us to make the Scarlet Fire Imperial Dynasty compensate us, if we don't do anything and the other dynasties find out about this, wouldn't they laugh at our Mystic Light Outer Dynasty for not having any backbone?" The Great Elder said.
"Then what does Elder Yi think we should do?" The Profound Light Outer Monarch asked anxiously.
The Great Elder thought for a moment and said, "Outer Monarch, I really don't have any good ideas right now. Although there is a feasible method, the price we have to pay is not small!"
"What method? Let's hear it first so that everyone can brainstorm. Moreover, as long as our Profound Light Outer Dynasty can let out a sigh of relief, so what if there is a price? "The Profound Light Outer Monarch said.
Two foreign dynasties that were so far away from each other had a conflict. It would not be easy for them to regain their face.
However, he couldn't swallow this anger in his heart.
This Celestial Mirror Mountain was within the Profound Light Outer Dynasty's territory. Logically speaking, the treasures within this territory should belong to the Profound Light Outer Dynasty.
Moreover, even if it was a competition of strength, there was no reason for them to lose to others in their own territory.
However, the truth was incomprehensible. The Scarlet Fire Outer Dynasty's people had actually run into their territory and taken away their treasures.
What was even more hateful was that more than half of the people they had sent out had died. Only less than a tenth of them had returned. How could he swallow this anger?
Therefore, he hoped to teach the Scarlet Fire Outer Dynasty a lesson. Not only did they have to make up for their losses, but they also had to hand over the treasures of the Celestial Mirror Mountain.
Otherwise, he wouldn't let this matter go so easily.
"My thoughts are like this. Let's first wait for the Scarlet Fire Outer Dynasty's reply. If they admit to this matter, then it will be easy for us to deal with it.
If they don't, then we will have to look for the inner court first! "The Great Elder said.
"But didn't you just say that the inner court wouldn't interfere in the conflict between our two outer dynasties?" The Fourth Elder said.
"From what I can see, the inner court isn't likely to interfere in this matter. However, no matter what, we are all subordinates of the inner court. Whether or not they interfere is one thing, but whether or not we report to them is another.
If we directly fight with the Scarlet Fire Outer Dynasty without informing the inner court first, then the inner court will feel very embarrassed. If we don't put the inner court in our eyes, then we will be in the wrong.
Moreover, this will cause the inner court to be dissatisfied with our Profound Light Outer Dynasty. This isn't a good thing.
Therefore, we must let the inner court know of this matter first. If they really aren't willing to interfere, then we will make the next arrangements! "The Great Elder explained.
"That's right. Elder Yi's words are very reasonable. Although the inner court doesn't like to interfere in conflicts between outer dynasties, their strength is still there. They aren't someone we can easily offend.
If the inner court doesn't help us, then we will act to regain our face. The inner court won't be able to say anything.
However, what method does Elder Yi have next? "The Profound Light Outer Monarch nodded.
"Outer Monarch, this is my plan. We are too far away from the Scarlet Fire Outer Dynasty, so we can't directly send troops.
However, we can cooperate with the other dynasties around the Scarlet Fire Outer Dynasty and have them help us put pressure on them. Perhaps we won't even need to go to war to make the Scarlet Fire Outer Dynasty yield! "The Great Elder said.
"Cooperate with the other dynasties around the Scarlet Fire Outer Dynasty? But we don't have any friendship with them. Why would they be willing to cooperate with us and put pressure on the Scarlet Fire Outer Dynasty? "The Profound Light Outer Monarch was puzzled.
"You can't say that. Although we don't know much about the outer court there, and we don't have any friendship with them, won't we just need to interact with them a few more times?
That's why I said that if we do this, we will have to pay a price, "the Great Elder explained.
"I see. However, if we want them to help us put pressure on the Scarlet Fire Outer Dynasty, the price won't be small!" The Profound Light Outer Monarch understood what the Great Elder was trying to say, but he was worried that the price would be more than he could bear.
"However, this is the fastest and most convenient way to make the Scarlet Fire Outer Dynasty yield. Outer Monarch also knows that it is impossible for us to directly send troops to the Scarlet Fire Outer Dynasty. It is too dangerous! "The Great Elder said.
The Profound Light Outer Monarch nodded and looked at the other Elders. "Yes. What do you all think about this?"
The Profound Light Outer Monarch nodded and looked at the other Elders. "Outer Monarch, I think Elder Wang's idea is good, but I feel that the price is too high. Think about it, if we only invite one other dynasty, they might not be able to put pressure on the Scarlet Fire Outer Dynasty.
If that's the case, we will need to rope in a few more dynasties, but the price will be difficult to estimate, "the Second Elder said.
"Outer Monarch, I don't think this matter is urgent. We need at least half a year to get to the Scarlet Fire Outer Dynasty. After such a long time, instead of waiting for the reply from the Scarlet Fire Outer Dynasty, we might as well send some people to the Scarlet Fire Outer Dynasty and the surrounding outer dynasties to inquire about their situation.
If there are some dynasties that have enmity with the Scarlet Fire Outer Dynasty, we might be able to invite them without paying too much of a price, "the Fourth Elder suggested.
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