Lord of All Gods

Chapter 1697: Chapter 1697 Not Qualified

Mu Yuqing said, "If we hand over the Power of Origin of this world to someone else, it’s no different from giving it to the foreign race. Won’t we just become puppets, living under someone else’s rule?"

"But at least we can preserve this world, we can survive, and this world will be restored. How is this different from us controlling the Power of Origin ourselves? They haven’t even said they’ll take away the Power of Origin. It’s better than us being wiped out by the foreign race or becoming extinct!"

Immediately, the other martial practitioners voiced their opposition.

The martial practitioners who all agreed with this view in the first place thought Mu Yuqing was being meddlesome.

Mu Yuqing also realized she had angered everyone and immediately explained, "Perhaps we can talk to them again, reach an agreement, and share the Power of Origin of this world without being manipulated by others?"

As soon as she said this, some of them started to agree and nod in silence.

Jiuyang Sacred Majesty smiled helplessly and simply said, "Since you feel that way, you go and negotiate with them."

"How do I dare represent everyone and speak on their behalf?" Mu Yuqing immediately responded.

With the Jiuyang Sacred Majesty and so many other martial practitioner experts present, she didn’t feel that she was qualified to do so.

The Jiuyang Sacred Majesty replied, "This world belongs to all of us, and everyone has the right to express their opinions. You don’t need to care about my opinion. I’m just like all of you, a part of this world. If you think negotiation is possible, then go ahead and give it a try!"

"Yeah! Since you brought it up, you should go negotiate!" Other martial practitioners also urged.

"Well... Alright then!" Mu Yuqing had no other choice, so she reluctantly went with Feng Biao to find Qiong Qi.

"Hello!" Mu Yuqing approached Qiong Qi and respectfully bowed.

Qiong Qi opened his eyes and looked at them, then closed his eyes with no hint of expression.

Qiong Qi didn’t release his Divine Sense to listen to their discussion.

In his view, the outcome was already predetermined.

Seeing that it was only Mu Yuqing and Feng Biao who came to find him, and not the Jiuyang Sacred Majesty, Qiong Qi understood that it was just some inexperienced youngsters coming to negotiate with him. So he didn’t bother to pay attention.

Then, Mu Yuqing decided to express her thoughts directly, "Since you’ve come to save us, I believe it’s because we are all of the same race, and you can’t bear to see this world fall into the hands of the foreign race."

"Since we are all human, why can’t we work together to rebuild this world? Why not help us without asking for something in exchange? The Power of Origin of this world is so powerful, it’ll be more than enough for one person. Wouldn’t it be better if we share it together?"

Qiong Qi chuckled inwardly as he listened. "If it weren’t for Ye Liuyun stopping me, I would have just taken the Power of Origin and let this world disappear completely!"

He completely ignored Mu Yuqing and continued his training as if she wasn’t there.

"We’re talking to you! Why are you ignoring us?" Feng Biao couldn’t stand it and interrupted.

Upon hearing this, Qiong Qi suddenly opened his eyes, and the pressure of an Immortal Realm expert was released at full force, directly causing blood to trickle from the corners of their mouths. Then, a streak of crimson flames shot towards Feng Biao.

Qiong Qi wasn’t as easygoing as Ye Liuyun. However, he still restrained his power. Just as Feng Biao’s skin was starting to char, he immediately retracted the force of the flames.

Then, he retracted the pressure and casually said, "Consider this a favor. Now, either leave or die!" fɾeeweɓnѳveɭ.com

After speaking, he closed his eyes again and continued his training.

Mu Yuqing wiped the blood from the corner of her mouth and helped the charred Feng Biao to leave immediately, not daring to linger any longer.

The Jiuyang Sacred Majesty saw this and could only sigh silently.

"Sacred Majesty..."

After helping Feng Biao back, Mu Yuqing wanted to explain, but the Jiuyang Sacred Majesty waved his hand to stop her.

He addressed the group slowly, "Don’t you understand? This world has always been ruled by the strong.

Every martial practitioner fights desperately to secure resources. What right do you have to share resources with a stronger individual?

Moreover, this stronger individual is here to save your lives and help you grow. If you’re not even willing to share a bit of resources, why would anyone want to help you?"

The Jiuyang Sacred Majesty sighed again and admonished them, "Nothing is free in this world! If you’re not willing to give, why should you expect to receive anything?

Simply because you’re pitiful, others should sympathize with you? What qualifications do you have to negotiate with those that are stronger than you? If you want people to help, yet refuse to give something in return, then it’s our own greed that caused us our downfall!"

That one speech left Mu Yuqing feeling ashamed of herself. She had been puzzled about why Qiong Qi suddenly changed his attitude. Now she realized it was because her own thoughts were too naive!

At this moment, she was filled with regret. How could she be so narrow-minded! Clearly, they needed help from others, yet she was unwilling to offer anything in return.

Now she realized that Ye Liuyun had been too accommodating to them before, which made them overlook the fact that Ye Liuyun was actually a strong individual.

What qualifications did they have to negotiate terms with a stronger individual? Qiong Qi’s decision not to directly harm them was already an act of mercy!

After the Jiuyang Sacred Majesty finished speaking, he directly transmitted to them, "I think these people really want to help us. Otherwise, with their strength, they could have just directly attacked. Could you have dealt with them?

They are already being generous by letting us set the terms. Let’s not disgrace ourselves any further by being ungrateful!"

After lecturing the youngsters, the Jiuyang Sacred Majesty directly asked them, "Does anyone else have any objections? If not, I’ll go and respond to them."

This time, no one raised any objections.

Jiuyang Sacred Majesty then approached Qiong Qi on his own.

He approached Qiong Qi respectfully and bowed. Qiong Qi seemed to be of similar age, if not older, and his cultivation level was higher, so he deserved respect.

"After unanimous decision among us, we have decided to entrust the management of this world’s Power of Origin to you. We will also obey your commands and regard you as the sole ruler of this world."

Upon hearing this, Qiong Qi opened his eyes, nodded, and said lightly, "Let’s establish a Divine Soul contract to ensure that you won’t go back on your words! Furthermore, from now on, you must also help maintain order here and safeguard the Power of Origin."

"Understood, I will abide by your instructions!" Jiuyang Sacred Majesty fully agreed.

Afterward, he led the others to sign the Divine Soul contract.

With that settled, Qiong Qi could finally relax and begin the process of restructuring the formations.

After several days of intense work, the new formation finally replaced the old one.

The newly established defensive formation not only eliminated the need for human intervention but also had the capability to defend and counterattack. As a result, the Corpse Demons were repelled and forced to flee.

With the support of the Power of Origin, it became virtually impossible for the foreign race to breach the world unless they managed to deplete the Power of Origin entirely.