Saint Xia was highly respected in the Nine States, and the Xia clan had the potential to be the number one holy land in the Nine States.
Therefore, even if it was a Sacred War between the two Holy Lands, Saint Xia had the right to mediate.
Of course, in the eyes of many, even if Saint Xia were to personally step forward, both sides would at most take a step back from the current stalemate. It was basically impossible to write off all the grievances of the Sacred War.
At this time, Saint Xia continued, "Since both the Great Zhou Sacred King and Palace Lord Ye are sitting here today, why don't both sides have a good talk and see if this grudge can be resolved, so as to avoid more casualties in the future."
As he finished, he looked at the Great Zhou Sacred King and Ye Futian.
The Great Zhou Sacred King put down his cup but did not say anything. No one knew what he was thinking. Ye Futian also sat there quietly.
Thus, there was a brief silence in the banquet.
Many people thought that with the Great Zhou Sacred King's domineering and proud personality, there was no way he would tolerate what Ye Futian had done. Similarly, with the ruthlessness and decisiveness that Ye Futian had shown in the Sacred War, it was probably impossible for him to pretend that nothing had happened.
Of course not. That was the thought that came to both the Great Zhou Sacred King and Ye Futian at the same time. The Great Zhou Sacred King would not allow his pride to be trampled on by a junior. Ye Futian would not let go of those hot-blooded men who had died for the Barren State. If he agreed to resolve the feud, how would he explain it to them?
Were their deaths just to let the Holy Zhi Palace rest easy?
"By the way, allow me to introduce you all. This is the Nine States Supervising Inspector, Xia Qingyuan." Saint Xia pointed to the young man in the first seat on the left and said, "The Nine State Supervising Inspector is here today to witness the agreement reached between the two of you and to make a decision on behalf of Emperor Xia."
Many people's hearts trembled when they heard Saint Xia's introduction. Even the experts of the Saint Realm could not remain calm.
This sentence had a profound meaning. Saint Xia seemed to be intentionally or unintentionally telling them that the Supervising Inspector of the Nine States sitting there might have an even greater background than they had imagined.
The Supervising Inspector of the Nine States had the surname Xia and could make decisions on behalf of Emperor Xia.
One had to know that the Supervising Inspector of the Nine States had always been Emperor Xia's people. Coupled with the surname Xia, it was enough to make one's imagination run wild.
It was no wonder that Saint Li, who was ranked fourth on the Saint Ranking, could only sit in the first seat on the right. It must be known that in the Nine States, the left was respected. Many people were thinking that if today was not Saint Xia's birthday banquet, would he have given up the main seat?
"The storm of the Sacred War started because of the Nether Sword Mound. In the past, because of Ye Futian's choice in the Nether Sword Mound, many people from the holy lands of the Nine States perished in the forbidden land. After the Sacred War broke out, many top forces of the Great Zhou Sacred Dynasty, including the Infinite Palace, were destroyed. Even Sage Wuliang, who was ranked on the Sage Ranking, fell."
At this moment, the Great Zhou Sacred King slowly opened his mouth and looked at Saint Xia, saying, "Saint Xia is thinking for the sake of the Nine States. However, the Great Zhou Sacred Dynasty has suffered such heavy losses in the Sacred War, and it will not be so easily resolved unless Ye Futian personally comes to the Great Zhou Sacred Dynasty to apologize to those who died and hand over some things."
Many holy lands of the Nine States participated in the matter of the Nether Sword Mound. Although the saints were not present, they had asked their juniors and knew some things. Although there were indeed many people who died in the Nether Sword Mound, this crime could not be blamed on Ye Futian. Speaking of which, the Chess Saint was the one who set it all up.
"Speaking of this matter, there were indeed many people who died in the Nether Sword Mound, and our Xihua Sacred Mountain also lost many proud disciples," Saint Xihua said calmly at this time, as if he was talking about something unimportant.
"In the Nether Sword Mound, since you were able to activate the Sword Matrix of the Nether, then from the beginning to the end, you had the ability to bring everyone out."
Saint Ji's eyes were sharp and fell on Ye Futian. This was the second time he had spoken, and it still gave people a strong sense of pressure.
Ye Futian seemed to remember that in the Nether Sword Mound, the people of the Hall of Holy Light were very miserable.
He faintly understood where Saint Ji's dissatisfaction with him came from. Did the Nine State Forum and the Nether Sword Mound both blame him?
Moreover, Saint Xihua's casual words seemed to no longer hide his unfriendliness towards him.
Everyone below looked at Ye Futian, who was sitting in the Saint's seats on the stairs. It seemed that many holy lands were dissatisfied with him.
The people of the Barren State were all extremely unhappy. It was not a good thing to be the tallest tree in the forest.
Now, Ye Futian sat in the Saint's seats, and the pressure he faced came from the saints.
Ye Futian looked up slightly and looked straight at the Great Zhou Sacred King. He said, "Back in the Nether Sword Mound, when we entered the Nether Sword Mound, I was not the only one who could break the matrix. There was also someone who inherited the Chess Saint's inheritance who could do it. Later, many people from the Great Zhou Sacred Dynasty died, and it seemed that they sacrificed themselves to help the Chess Saint escape. Great Zhou Sacred King, you've got the wrong person for this, haven't you?"
Many people glanced at Liu Zong in the crowd of Xihua Sacred Mountain below. Many people knew what had happened in the Chess Saint Villa and that the Chess Saint had chosen Liu Zong.
Saint Xihua lowered his head and drank. His expression could not be seen, and Ye Futian did not look at it. But since Saint Xihua had stood up and secretly pointed the finger at him, then he would not be polite.
After solving the matter of his Master, he planned to shut himself away in the Holy Zhi Palace for a period of time. Now, Yang Xiao had set up a great matrix in the Holy Zhi Palace. If they all guarded the Holy Zhi Palace, the defense would be absolutely no problem for those below the Saint Plane. Even if Xihua Sacred Mountain secretly interfered, it would not matter.
"The Great Zhou Sacred King initiated the Sacred War and wanted to flatten the Holy Zhi Palace. Now, it seems that those who died in the Sacred War have become my responsibility? Should the Holy Zhi Palace just give up resistance and let the Great Zhou Sacred Dynasty slaughter them? "Ye Futian's eyes were sharp.
Everyone listened quietly. As they had guessed, if they wanted to stop the Sacred War, neither side would agree.
"I was alone, with only one disciple, and I did not participate in the trip to the Nether Sword Mound. But entering the forbidden land to seize treasures, everyone relied on their own means and competed with each other. If I still blame the other for not protecting their own people, then it would be a bit ridiculous." At this time, the Sky Saint smiled and said, "Moreover, it seems meaningless to talk about right and wrong now, and it has deviated from the main topic. It is more appropriate to directly talk about the conditions."
Saint Xia nodded slightly and said, "Now, it is indeed meaningless to trace back to the source. So, Palace Lord Ye does not agree with the conditions proposed by the Great Zhou Sacred King?"
Ye Futian looked at Saint Xia and bowed slightly. "Senior, I appreciate your kindness, but it seems that there is no need to talk about the matter of stopping the Sacred War."
Saint Xia took another look at the Great Zhou Sacred King and nodded slightly. "If that's the case, then I won't force it. It's a pity. Let's not talk about the Sacred War for now, but the battle on the Nine State Platform is in a stalemate. It should be resolved eventually. If you still refuse to talk, then just be straightforward.
Hearing Saint Xia's words, the atmosphere became a little more serious. Ye Futian said, "I have already agreed to the exchange, but the Great Zhou Sacred King refuses to give up."
"Great Zhou Sacred King, what do you think?" Saint Xia asked the Great Zhou Sacred King again.
"I think Saint Xia also understands the significance of a cultivator of the Saint Plane. Before, my proposals were all rejected by Ye Futian. Since Saint Xia is here today, I will take a step back. I want the Sword Matrix of the Void and the Divine Sword," the Great Zhou Sacred King said coldly. Many people showed a strange look. Everyone in the Nine States knew the name of the Sword Matrix of the Void. This was the Great Zhou Sacred King's purpose in initiating the Sacred War.
Seeing Saint Xia look at him, Ye Futian said, "Senior, in the Nether Sword Mound, I only used the power of the sword mound to crack the mystery of the matrix and activate the Sword Matrix of the Void. With my current level, how can I really activate the first matrix of the Nine States with my own strength and control it? Even if I want to agree to the conditions proposed by the Great Zhou Sacred King, I can't do it. Moreover, is the life of the Great Zhou Sacred King really so insignificant?
"One more thing. Even if I agree to some of the conditions, if I let them go and Zhou Huang and the others safely return to the Great Zhou Sacred Dynasty's palace, then the Great Zhou Sacred King will come after my Master. What then?"
Ye Futian continued.
"Since you don't agree with the Great Zhou Sacred King's opinion, then tell me what you think," Saint Xia said to Ye Futian.
"In addition to Zhou Huang and the others, I can return the Golden Phoenix Sword of the Great Zhou Sacred Dynasty and let Zhou Huang and the others return to the Great Zhou Sacred Dynasty. But the Great Zhou Sacred King cannot make a move for ten years. Of course, the Saints of the Barren State will not make a move against Zhou Yanwang," Ye Futian continued.
The Great Zhou Sacred King had reached the second level of Saint Plane. To ensure the absolute safety of his Master, he needed some time.
Many people's eyes sparkled. Did Ye Futian want to remove the battle of the Saint Plane from the Sacred War?
"What do you all think?" Saint Xia looked at the people around him and asked. But in reality, the others could not decide, and they did not know what Saint Xia meant.
"I think Palace Lord Ye is quite sincere." The Moon Saint smiled and said, "A Prince of the Sage Ranking who may have entered the Saint Plane, and two others, as well as a divine implement, are just to ensure the safety of his Master."
"Great Zhou Sacred King, you are an elder, after all. There is no need to be so overbearing." The Sky Saint also said plainly, speaking for Ye Futian. It was apparent that Ye Futian's visit had been effective. Even the cultivators of the Saint Plane were willing to maintain a friendly relationship with him.
"Great Zhou Sacred King, why don't you also take a step back. After all, both sides are in a stalemate, and it is not the Sacred King who has the upper hand. It would be ungracious to continue like this," the Glass Saint said with a smile.
The Great Zhou Sacred King looked at the Glass Saint. He knew about Ye Futian's visit. The three saints were willing to speak for him, and it was obvious that they all valued Ye Futian's potential. Although he was only a low-level sage, Ye Futian had already made him feel a little threatened.
"Since the Glass Saint has spoken, I will take a step back." The Great Zhou Sacred King looked at the Glass Saint, then turned his eyes to Ye Futian and said, "The Infinite Ruler of the Infinite Palace also belongs to the Great Zhou Sacred Dynasty, and it must be returned. Also, the Divine Sword in the Nether Sword Mound must be offered. Also, ten years is too long. I will only give you three years. If you do not allow me to make a move, it is equivalent to having a hand in the war. Then I also have a condition. Battles below the Saint Plane cannot use battle matrices, or else I will intervene directly."
Ye Futian was able to use battle matrices to bring his power to bear, and he was a great threat.
There was also the Divine Sword. If the Village Chief had it, he would have been able to clash with him. If Qin Zhuang and the others formed battle matrices to take the Divine Sword, they would have been able to destroy any of the top clans of the Great Zhou Sacred Dynasty.
If the other party's advantage was destroyed in this aspect, then the Sacred War would be able to kill Ye Futian right away.
The Great Zhou Sacred Dynasty still had three cultivators ranked on the Sage Ranking.
Ye Futian, of course, understood the Great Zhou Sacred King's intentions. Now, their lineup below the Saint Plane was no longer weaker than the Great Zhou Sacred Dynasty. The Great Zhou Sacred King wanted to destroy the two strongest trump cards on his side. Even now, in terms of pure number of cultivators, the Great Zhou Sacred Dynasty still surpassed them.
"The Infinite Ruler was taken by the Palace. In addition to taking the Golden Phoenix Sword and the Infinite Ruler, you even want the Divine Sword of the Palace. This condition is taking a step back?" Ye Futian said sarcastically.
"Since there are still disputes, why don't I make a suggestion based on what you have said," Saint Xia said. "In addition to the two sides not making things difficult for Douzhan and Zhou Huang, the Golden Phoenix Sword and the Infinite Ruler are both items of the Great Zhou Sacred Dynasty and can be returned. Within five years, the saints of both sides are not allowed to make a move. The saints of the Great Zhou Sacred Dynasty have made concessions. For this reason, the Great Zhou Sacred King proposed that both sides in the Sacred War should not use battle matrices to fight, and the Holy Zhi Palace must also agree. How about this?"
Many people nodded secretly. Saint Xia's proposal was indeed relatively fair. Zhou Huang and the Great Zhou Sacred Dynasty would exchange their divine implements for Douzhan, and the Great Zhou Sacred Dynasty would make concessions for the saints of the Great Zhou Sacred Dynasty, while the Holy Zhi Palace would make concessions for the sages of the Great Zhou Sacred Dynasty.
Moreover, this was in line with what both sides wanted to achieve. Compared to Douzhan, the Great Zhou Sacred King probably wanted to kill Ye Futian more.
And Ye Futian only wanted to protect his Master.
"I basically agree, but I need to make some changes. I can give up on the Infinite Ruler, but I need to exchange it for the Divine Sword of the Holy Zhi Palace. This is my final bottom line," the Great Zhou Sacred King said. This Divine Sword came from the Nether Sword Mound, and it was obviously more precious than the Infinite Ruler. Moreover, it was more useful to the Barren State.
"What do you think, Palace Lord Ye?" Saint Xia looked at Ye Futian.
Ye Futian was hesitating. Although he had brought the Divine Sword out of the Nether Sword Mound, in a sense, it belonged to the Sword Saint of the Void, and the Village Chief was more suitable to use it.
If it was the Infinite Ruler, he could directly agree.
"I agree." At this time, the Village Chief's voice reached Ye Futian's ears. Ye Futian turned his eyes and looked at the Village Chief standing below.
"Five years is enough. Give the Divine Sword to him and see if he can hold it." The Village Chief continued to transmit his voice, and his voice was very calm.
Ye Futian's eyes flashed. Five years is enough?
What does this mean?
He faintly felt that it might have something to do with the Nether Sword Mound and Yaya.
Since the Village Chief had no objections, Ye Futian also made a prompt decision and nodded. "I agree!"
Many people's eyes flashed, and with Ye Futian's nod, it meant that both sides had temporarily reached an agreement!
(End of this chapter)
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