After fighting with Shi Jinming for a while, Yi Tian could almost estimate the strength of the other party. Although the Shi Clan Leader was at the late stage of the Combination Realm, there was still a gap between him and the cultivators of the Shi Clan were talented, but this was also the biggest constraint that hindered their development.
Later, Yi Tian also told his evaluation of Shi Jinming. He did not expect to point out Shi Jinming's shortcomings and the biggest obstacle to improving his cultivation.
Then, Yi Tian shared the information he obtained after traveling the various worlds. Shi Jinming naturally knew the situation he faced in detail. After listening to the analysis, he fell into silence. Seeing this, Yi Tian naturally took the opportunity to briefly explain the external communication between the Infernal World's Brute Horn Clan and the Netherworld Clan over the years.
It was impossible to say that Shi Jinming was not tempted. After his cultivation reached the Combination Realm, it was extremely difficult to take another step forward. As long as there was a chance, he had to try.
However, from his words, he learned that the Shi Clan's strategy was to seal themselves and not leave the Infernal World for thousands of years. Now that there was an opportunity to make a change, it was not something that he, the clan leader, could directly decide.
In the Infernal World, the Shi Clan had the largest number of cultivators, and they were also the most widely distributed. In the Shi Clan's territory, there were many divided forces of various sizes. Shi Jinming could only make a final decision after holding a clan leader meeting.
In addition, he still had concerns about the invitation from the Netherworld Boy. Going to the Netherworld to explore the entrance of the Immortal World fragment was not a good opportunity often. If he missed this opportunity, he would not have this opportunity again. Therefore, at this time, he was also very conflicted and could not make up his mind.
Seeing this, Yi Tian smiled faintly and said, "I see that Fellow Shi seems to be a little hesitant about taking the step of crossing worlds. I don't know what your concerns are. If you can, maybe I can help you with some ideas."
Shi Jinming sighed and said, "To be honest, my Shi Clan has an indelible flaw in talent, so our position in the Infernal World is not very advantageous."
"Sect Fellow Shi, do you mean that the Shi Clan is at a disadvantage compared to the other major clans in the Infernal Court?" Yi Tian asked.
"That's right." Shi Jinming's expression darkened, "I believe Brother Yi has been in the Infernal Court for some time. He should have seen how the cultivators of other clans treat the people of our Shi Clan."
Having said that, Yi Tian pondered for a moment and understood what Shi Jinming meant. These low-level Stone Clan cultivators were enslaved by other clans and treated as laborers. Due to the innate weakness of the Spirit, it was useless even if one had a strong body.
Only when the Stone Clan cultivator raised his cultivation to the Spirit Cultivator Demigod Stage would the power of the soul have a significant increase, allowing him to break free from the enslavement spell. Speaking of which, these low-level stone people were treated as slaves from birth. Even if they grew up, they might not be able to reach a high realm.
The Stone Tribe had a large population, so even under the care of high-level Stone Tribe cultivators, there were bound to be some slip-ups. Presumably, this was the most troublesome thing for Shi Jinming.
Yi Tian smiled, but he didn't think much of it. Now that he had sent Yan Wenxiong to this world to integrate the rogue cultivator forces, the Shi Clan seemed to be a force that could not be ignored. If he could be on good terms with them, then the rogue cultivator forces in this world would definitely be able to benefit from both sides.
After thinking about it, he said, "I have some connections with the rogue cultivators of this world. If Sect Fellow Shi trusts me, I can send my clansmen to the Barbarian Horn City to negotiate with the people of the Rogue Cultivator Alliance."
"The Barbarian Horn City is Wan Gang's territory. If my people enter with great fanfare, won't he stop them?" Shi Jinming said with a doubtful expression, "But speaking of which, it's better to deal with Wan Gang of the Barbarian Horn Clan than Yan Qiu of the Yellow Spring Clan."
"Oh, why do you say so, Sect Fellow Shi?" Yi Tian asked.
"Yan Qiu is a conservative person who advocates the orthodox bloodline. Therefore, under his rule, the direct descendants of the Yellow Spring Clan naturally have priority over other clans," Shi Jinming explained, "As for Wan Gang's Barbarian Horn Clan, they don't mind intermarriage with other clans, and they will even take in mixed-blood clansmen for their own use. From this point alone, it can be seen that their tolerance is far better than Yan Qiu."
"Sect Fellow Shi is right. That's why I asked you to send people to the Barbarian Horn City to contact the rogue cultivators there," Yi Tian said, "If the Shi Clan wants to change the current situation, this is imperative. If even your clansmen are unwilling to contact the outside world, they will only be isolated even more, and they will be unable to shake their inferior position."
"The Barbarian Horn Clan wants to take advantage of the situation to rise and compete with the Yellow Spring Clan for the position of the overlord of the Infernal Court. That's why they have an open door strategy," Shi Jinming said, "It's hard to guarantee that when they gain power, they won't treat my clansmen even more harshly."
It turned out that Shi Jinming still had this concern. Yi Tian couldn't help but think more highly of him. Since he could consider all aspects of the matter in such detail, suppressing the Yellow Spring Clan might not guarantee that the Barbarian Horn Clan would become a dominant clan again. Instead of wasting so much effort, it was better to take things step by step.
After thinking about it, Yi Tian waved his hand and said, "Sect Fellow Shi, you don't have to worry so much. In the future, the situation in the Infernal Court will not become the world of the Barbarian Horn Clan, but a situation where many clans cooperate. In my opinion, if one or two high-level cultivators can appear among the rogue cultivators, they might become an existence that can't be ignored in the future of the Infernal Court. "
"Then, according to Brother Yi, you're preparing to support the Rogue Cultivator Alliance. This way, you can also prevent the Infernal Court from becoming the world of a certain clan. Is my understanding correct?" Shi Jinming raised his eyebrows and asked.
"Indeed," Yi Tian nodded and replied. Talking to smart people could indeed save a lot of effort. Shi Jinming's concern was nothing more than the fear that another clan would emerge after suppressing one. If the rogue cultivators came forward to integrate, it would be a different story. These rogue cultivators without a foundation would not be able to do it for long even if they gained power. They were unlike the Yellow Spring Clan, who had been rooted in the Infernal Court for tens of thousands of years and had connections with the Netherworld Realm. With the support of both sides, it would not be easy to shake their position as the overlord.
Then Yi Tian said again, "Sect Fellow Shi, you can first befriend the Barbarian Horn Clan and the rogue cultivators of this world. Through their channels, you can communicate with other realms to find the opportunities or treasures you need. In the end, you can still replenish yourself. In this way, it won't be too difficult to achieve your goal. "
Shi Jinming fell into silence again when he heard this, but this time, there was not much doubt on his face. Instead, he was calculating the gains and losses of his clan. After a while, Shi Jinming slowly said, "Well, since it's Brother Yi's suggestion, I will consider it carefully. You're right. The Shi Clan has been in the Infernal Court for too long. It's time to find an opportunity to change. "
"Then Sect Fellow Shi agrees?" Yi Tian smiled.
"Although I'm a man of my word in the clan, I'm still afraid that my subordinates will only agree on the surface," Shi Jinming said lightly, "So I still have to discuss this matter with the elders of the clan. I believe that as long as they have a clear mind, they will definitely not be so conservative."
"That's good." After saying that, Yi Tian took out two jade slips and handed them over, "Sect Fellow Shi can recruit people to contact the rogue cultivators of the Barbarian Horn Clan and the Barbarian Horn City. There's a rogue cultivator named Yan Wenxiong who is my disciple. He is now operating in the Barbarian Horn City. You can send your subordinates to discuss with him. I believe that he will definitely help the Shi Clan when he sees the letter. "
Shi Jinming took the two jade slips and opened them. He quickly browsed through them and found that the two letters were sent to the Barbarian Horn Clan's Barbarian Horn Chamber of Commerce, Wan Jialan, and the rogue cultivator Yan Wenxiong. Although he didn't directly contact the cultivators of the Unification Stage, with Shi Jinming's shrewdness, he could vaguely guess who the backing behind these two people was.
After a while, Shi Jinming put away the jade slips, turned around and looked at Yi Tian in front of him, and asked, "Brother Yi is a demonic cultivator. Why are you so involved in the affairs of the Infernal Court?"
"If I say that I'm just interested, I'm afraid Sect Fellow Shi won't believe me," Yi Tian teased.
"All the cultivators in the world come here for benefits. I don't believe that there's really a gentleman," Shi Jinming said seriously, "Instead of dealing with hypocrites, it's better to make friends with real villains. Besides, Brother Yi is not one of them. "
"Sect Fellow Shi is straightforward, that's exactly what I want," Yi Tian said with a smile, "In fact, my purpose is also very clear. I'm sure the Netherworld Boy has already informed you after he came here."
"The entrance to the Immortal World fragment of the Netherworld," Shi Jinming's eyes narrowed, "It's about the same as I guessed, but why do you want to ally with the Barbarian Horn Clan in the Infernal Court to suppress the Hell Race?"
"What do you think of the strength of the people exploring the Immortal World fragment this time, Sect Fellow Shi?" Yi Tian changed the topic.
"Naturally, the Netherworld Boy is the strongest, followed by me and Old Ghost Wu Heng, Yan Qiu, and Wan Gang, who are slightly weaker," Shi Jinming blurted out without thinking.
"In that case, Sect Fellow Shi should be able to guess my purpose," Yi Tian said with a smile, "The Netherworld Boy's dominance is not very beneficial to everyone. If I have the strength to contend with him, I naturally don't have to be afraid of him. What's more, the Immortal World fragment is full of dangers. If there is the slightest imbalance in strength, it will definitely affect the following exploration. "
"Brother Yi, you really have thought it through carefully," Shi Jinming said with a look of understanding, "Although I'm not familiar with the Netherworld Boy, we don't interfere with each other's business. Logically speaking, I don't have to side with you."
"It's precisely because Sect Fellow Shi has this idea that you let the Netherworld Boy secretly guide everyone's pace," Yi Tian said with a change of expression, "You, me, and Wan Gang, the strength of the three of us is enough to match the other three. In this way, even if they join forces, they will only be able to fight as equals. Moreover, I saw the Netherworld Boy coming to exchange for treasures with Sect Fellow Shi before. He seemed to be a little forceful, but Sect Fellow Shi didn't back down under the pressure of the situation. "
These words seemed to have hit Shi Jinming's sore spot. The previous matter could be said to be very compromising. Although Shi Jinming expected that Yi Tian must have seen it, he didn't expect him to say it so directly. It wasn't that Yi Zhang's greyish-white stone face didn't have any color to it. At this moment, it should also be flushed red.
On the other hand, Yi Tian was full of disdain. He already knew the other party's strength. Moreover, he had also stated the position of both sides. If Shi Jinming was angry because of this, it meant that this person was just a boor and was not suitable to cooperate with him at all.
After a while, Shi Jinming finally adjusted his mood, and then said sternly, "Okay, Brother Yi is right. Instead of continuing to compromise like this, my Shi Clan might as well fight for a place in the changes of the Infernal Court this time. "
"Since Sect Fellow Shi has made up your mind, does it mean that you can cooperate with me?" Yi Tian asked.
"We can't go on the trip to the Immortal World fragment without you. Besides, the Netherworld Boy said that his two clones were defeated by you and he couldn't do anything to you. If such an existence comes to talk to me about cooperation, I can't think too much," Shi Jinming said firmly, "However, I also have my conditions. I hope Brother Yi can agree."
Although Yi Tian could not see the expression on his face, from his tone, Yi Tian could tell that something was amiss. Then, he asked faintly, "What request does Sect Fellow Shi have?"
"First, let the Barbarian Horn Clan abolish the enslaved Shi Clan cultivators. I believe that if they take the lead, the other clans in the entire Infernal Court will slowly follow suit or restrain themselves," Shi Jinming said seriously.
"That's not a problem. I'll agree on behalf of Fellow Daoist Wan Gang," Yi Tian replied without hesitation.
Seeing that he was so straightforward, Shi Jinming was slightly stunned. It seemed that he didn't expect to be so easy to talk to. After all, the situation of the low-level Shi Clan cultivators being enslaved could be traced back to ten thousand years ago. It wasn't something that could be agreed with with a simple sentence.
If it was Wan Gang who replied, Shi Jinming would also have some concerns. However, facing Yi Tian, he vaguely felt that the other party's words were indescribably convincing. Perhaps it was a matter of cultivation strength. They were both at the late-stage of the Combination Realm, but the difference was not small. The person who could kill the two clones of Ning Kuang was definitely not someone easy to deal with. And these words were said by the Netherworld Boy, so it was naturally very credible.
This cooperation was tantamount to a shocking gamble. Even if Yi Tian lost the bet, he could still return to his original realm and try to make a comeback. However, Shi Jinming's fate was tied to the fate of the entire Shi Clan. Once he lost, he would be consigned to eternal damnation.
However, on the other hand, the status of the Shi Clan in the Infernal Court was also precarious. They had a large number of people, but they had been enslaved by other clans for a long time. If they wanted to change the current situation, they had to find an opportunity. Now, this opportunity had come knocking on their door. As the clan leader, Shi Jinming knew how to choose, but he still wanted to fight for the greatest benefits for his clan. That was why he raised the condition at the end.
"Second, my people will be stationed in the component chamber of commerce in the Barbarian Horn City as equals, and let the Barbarian Horn Clan help to go to the other realms," Shi Jinming said.
"That's only natural. Since everyone wants to work together, it's only right to make things convenient," Yi Tian replied without hesitation.
"Finally, the Barbarian Horn Clan has to help my Shi Clan rescue those who are enslaved by other clans," Shi Jinming said.
"Okay, but I also have a request. I hope that Sect Fellow Shi can form an offensive and defensive alliance with the Barbarian Horn Clan and the rogue cultivators to face the future together," Yi Tian said.
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