488 The Infinite Star Sea Half of the Void Map (1/2)
”That's right. Zhou Bao has two significant weaknesses. His rise was too fast and he's also very young. Therefore, he has many blood relatives, including your daughter and the recently born child. Even without the restrictions of the Golden Book of Fate, he has much to weigh in his considerations. This is his first weakness. The second weakness is that he virtually has no subordinates. Zhou Bao's rise was over the span of about ten years. He now has owns a large portion of the riches of the world, a vast plot of land and even some talents. However, he doesn't have any strong subordinates. Out of all his subordinates, there's only a man with the last name Zhu that is of a Level Seven Expert Realm. The rest are all at best Level Six. With this kind of capabilities, it is possible to conquer the mundane world but he stands no chance at all when confronting the Four Eastern Regions and the five biggest sects. As long as we take advantage of these two weaknesses, it will be easy to trap Zhou Bao. So you see, my technique may be pathetic but it works!”
Yan Yuntian slowly closed his eyes. He was not a stupid man. He lost his composure for a bit just now only because of the shock of receiving the news. After listening to Zhi IX's analysis, he thought for a bit and understood. He slowly began to nod his head in agreement and decided to move on from the topic of Zhou Bao. ”Then, how confident is the Divine Wind Palace this time?”
”Confident? Hehe, they don't stand much chance in this. The four biggest sects and we have been established for so many years and fought for equally long. The biggest problem among us was just the question of where power lay. Now that White Tiger has made his move so furiously, it seems like he will not rest until he gets what he wants. But he's only putting up a show to scare others. Let me tell you, as long as you announce your abdication of the throne, he has no more reason to be furious. Haha, the world will then achieve peace in the fastest way possible. Sadly, you won't do that!”
”Of course I won't do that. Those rebels, villains and evil ones really think that they can overthrow me by forming a coalition? That they can make me succumb to them? Dream on!” A trace of indignation flashed across Yan Yuntian's face. This sparked an interest in Zhi IX.
”Oh, it seems like you have other plans. What's up? Are you going to turn the situation around?!”
”Turn the situation around? Hmph, of course, I can't turn the situation around by myself. However, with your Divine Wind Palace's help, there might be a chance of doing so!”
”To be honest, you don't have much practical value to me now. I'm sure you understand the reason why the Divine Wind Palace is helping you. We're not exactly the most cohesive internally. All these years there have been people who were willing to help you, but they were also people who were your enemies. Now you're really in a tight situation. You can't even exit the Royal Capital. Is there any use that we can make out of you?!”
”Infinite Star Sea, Half a Void Map. How's that?!” Yan Yuntian glared at Zhi IX and bared his teeth.
”What? Infinite Star Sea Void Map? How audacious!” Zhi IX's expression changed immediately after hearing the two words of Void Map. The steadfastness and calmness in his tone previously were lost.
”Audacious, haha, nothing audacious about that. It's only half a Void Map. Seems like Your Excellency is interested?!”
”Good, very good, excellent! Half a Void Map!” Zhi IX almost seemed to be grinding his teeth in disbelief. ”This matter is significant. It's no longer inside my purview. I will return and report to my lord and he will decide with the elders. But let me warn you first. If you don't have the Void Map...!”
”If I don't have the Void Map, will there be any meaning in this conversation?!” Yan Yuntian laughed coldly. ”As long as all of you help me regain the throne and rein in the nine well-known families, I will offer half a Void Map to you. However, I have one more condition!”
”What condition?!”
”Three months. This has to be done within three months. If the situation doesn't change after three months, I will destroy the Void Map and we shall all go our separate ways!”
”Deal!' Zhi IX decided after considering for a while. ”Within three months, everything will be settled!” After speaking, he did not stay for long. He transformed into a gust of grey mist and disappeared from the face of Yan Yuntian.
”Hmph, what fairy nonsense and what superhuman masters? They're all just a bunch of average Joes. Except that they live two years longer than regular humans and have slightly stronger powers. One day, one day I will get back all I lost and more! Just wait!” Yan Yuntian steeled his face and stood there mumbling to himself murderously.
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”Damn it, what's the problem? Have you played house before? It's not played like that!”
Two months later, Zhou Bao oddly sat in the hall analyzing the intelligence report. Below him stood Jiang Xiao and Wang Cheng who had already attained Level Seven. Both of them stood respectfully, wishing to speak but yet suppressing the desire to do so.
”Your Excellency, this matter is indeed rather weird. But ultimately, it's just an agreement between two parties. It's nothing big!”
”Reach an agreement? Do you think it's easy to reach an agreement here? To reach an agreement there must be a huge benefit during both sides. Do you understand why both of them are starting a war?” ”Do you know how significant the benefits are?” Zhou Bao laughed coldly. ”However, this situation is good too. Since they've already reached an agreement, then I don't have to worry as much as I do now!”
”Your Excellency means?”