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At this moment, another Earth Immortal Sect emerging would undoubtedly become a major concern for the sect.

For the Qing Immortal Sect, this is surely an undesirable development.

Yang Jihua subconsciously thought about eliminating this hidden danger for the sake of his sect.

Yet, as this thought arose, he immediately remembered that he was merely at the beginning stage of being a Human Immortal; his cultivation was far less than that of Che Shidao.

Since Taiping Dao even had two late-stage Human Immortals, it meant that the previous assessment of their strength needed to be recalculated.

Dealing with two early-stage Human Immortals, and dealing with two late-stage Human Immortals, would require a significant difference in the force deployed.

’Without Elder Earth Flower intervening or several other late-stage Earth Immortal senior brothers leading the effort, it would be impossible to eradicate Taiping Dao.

But at this time, where could one find the manpower to spare?

For this transfer, the sect begrudgingly dispatched me, a Human Immortal, which is only possible for a brief period.

Later on, I must return to guard elsewhere and cannot linger long in Youxin Country.

Moreover, Taiping Dao only sent one representative to Youxin Country; the location of the other School Leader remains unknown.

Even if the sect does act, we could only capture Che Shidao. The other Taiping School Leader would slip through.

If it’s done, we would deeply offend a late-stage Human Immortal and the Immortal Sect behind him.

If we cannot fully remove the threat, then there is no action to take.

This Taiping Dao will most likely have to be let go.’

Yang Jihua felt bitter in his heart.

To watch a threat emerge and yet be powerless is extremely disheartening.

What’s more distressing is that such incidents have happened all too many times throughout the Changqing Domain.

The Taiping Dao in front of him is just one among many such cases.

Even when considering the degree of threat and the contradictions with the sect, Taiping Dao wouldn’t even rank in the top five; it is merely mid-tier at best.

For matters of urgency, this would be considered less pressing.

"I, Che Shidao, pay my respects to Daoist Yang."

While Yang Jihua was sizing up Che Shidao and feeling conflicted,

Che Shidao, too, withdrew his assessing gaze.

Although slightly surprised that Qing Immortal Sect had sent an Immortal for the negotiation of the handover,

He thought of the latter’s extensive operations with several Earth Immortals and over a dozen Human Immortals; sending one Immortal was not remarkable.

After all, relinquishing a country is a matter of great profit, enough to warrant the movement of an Immortal.

Moreover, a mere early-stage Human Immortal hardly caught his attention, so he didn’t take it too seriously.

What concerned Che Shidao more was the ownership of Youxin Country.

After exchanging greetings, he went straight to the point, "Daoist friend, has the Qing Immortal Sect come to a decision regarding Youxin Country?"

Yang Jihua nodded slightly, "Our sect received the message from the lord of the Youxin branch mansion and learned of your intentions; there is indeed room for negotiation. I am specifically dispatched here to handle this matter."

Che Shidao’s expression showed understanding, "May I know what the intentions of your sect are?"

Yang Jihua said, "What Daoist friend mentioned earlier does make sense. With demons causing chaos in Youxin Country, our Qing Immortal Sect governs too vast a territory and has too many places to tend to, making it hard to reach this place and invest many forces to stand guard.

This is indeed problematic.

Previously, we had considered giving up the country, but we could not bear the thought of delivering its billions of mortals into the hands of demons, and hence we have not let go.

Now that someone has come forward to take over the responsibility, it actually relieves our sect of the burden."

He first rationalized the situation, easing the atmosphere slightly, before changing the topic, "However, while I can give up Youxin Country, the successor can not become a hidden danger to our Immortal Sect, an enemy in the future.

Otherwise, wouldn’t that be akin to aiding the enemy?

If our sect were to hand over Youxin Country to your door, can Taiping Dao guarantee not to be an enemy of Qing Immortal Sect in the future?"

Yang Jihua’s gaze was sharp as he stared at Che Shidao, seeking an answer from his eyes.

Since Taiping Dao had the potential to become a force that might affect the balance of power in Changqing Domain in the future,

He knew that now was the time to minimize its impact as much as possible.

As the other party was seeking a favor, now was the perfect moment to use Youxin Country as a bargaining chip for favorable conditions,

Such as swearing an oath on the Great Tao as a binding promise.

"Our Taiping Dao has migrated from the Outer Territory, has no past grudges with Qing Immortal Sect, and of course does not wish to be enemies.

As for future matters, times change and so does the world; it’s uncertain whether I will still be alive after a thousand years, so how can I guarantee too much?

Indeed, it would be excessive to use the power of the sect to bind us with an oath of the Great Tao.

A single country, which your sect can’t even defend, isn’t worth such a commitment from our sect."

Che Shidao shook his head, refusing to fulfill Yang Jihua’s wish to make any sworn promises.

As he said,

A territory they couldn’t hold onto didn’t warrant him making a significant pledge with an oath of the Great Tao.

Right now, I’m negotiating amiably with your Qing Immortal Sect to avoid conflict and offer you respect.

If you won’t accept this gesture,

Then later on, it’ll be Taiping Dao taking action, just like other Immortal Sects and demons in the Changqing Domain, to forcefully claim Youxin Country.

If I forcefully take it, what can you do?

Today’s Qing Immortal Sect is no longer as it was ten thousand years ago when the Great True Person was present.

All this vast territory, an entire domain,

If you, the descendants, haven’t got the strength to hold it, don’t blame others for taking it.

While the various Immortal Sects uphold cultivation and character, and all Immortal Dao cultivators have commendable moral cultivation,

That doesn’t mean that the cruelties of the Immortal Cultivation World have vanished.

It only means that when interests aren’t threatened, superficial harmony can be maintained.

But now, the ownership of Youxin Country calls into question the fundamental interests of two Immortal Sects,

In such circumstances, naturally, each will use their strategies, showing their true capabilities.

If Qing Immortal Sect lacks the strength to dominate a domain, other powers, like Taiping Dao,

Will naturally pounce to take a bite of the territory you can’t digest.

If virtue does not match one’s position, misfortune is sure to follow.

That is the case right now.

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