Chapter 196 The Path to Peace

The demon race and demonic cultivators were somewhat bewildered.

They didn't know where their thinking had gone wrong.

So, they couldn't help but look at Lu Changsheng, their eyes filled with curiosity.

"Everyone, think carefully. Today, the world has changed drastically, and spiritual energy is reviving. Our human race's strongest experts have already ascended. It would be a lie to say we aren't panicking, but don't overthink it. With me, Lu, here, I believe this world will remain stable."

"If we truly start a war at this time, everyone will suffer losses. But if we don't start a war, yet you demand all sorts of benefits, to be honest, you're doing it, and the human race is watching. Even if I give you more land."

"The human race itself is the race favored by fortune, the protagonist of this world. As long as I, Lu, am here, not three hundred years, but only thirty years, human cultivators will work hard to improve themselves. When that time comes, there will inevitably be a life-and-death battle between the human race, the demon race, and the demonic sects."

"Moreover, I, Lu, will absolutely never agree to your unreasonable demands."

"But..."

Lu Changsheng gave a long speech, pausing here.

The four elders couldn't help but ponder for a moment.

Thinking carefully, he was right.

Putting aside whether the human race would give up land, even if they did, the human race would definitely be unwilling. Once they were unwilling, it would arouse the fighting spirit in their hearts. The human race would work hard to govern, and thirty years was an exaggeration, but what about a hundred years later?

The human race was indeed the protagonist of this world. Once they rose, who would suffer?

History would repeat itself. At that time, it might not be a simple fight, but a war of extermination. This was not the result they wanted to see.

Seeing them think for a while, Lu Changsheng immediately spoke.

"But, if at this time, demon race cultivators and demonic cultivators are willing to part with what they love, and be selfless, then the human race will definitely remember their kindness. This act can reduce the hatred of the past. Although I can't guarantee that there won't be any hatred at all."

"But if we establish an alliance, not allowing the human race to kill the demon race, and not allowing the demon race to harm the human race, and whoever violates it will be severely punished, then after five hundred years, five thousand years, all hatred will dissipate."

"At that time, the demon race and the human race will live in harmony, and the demonic sects and the orthodox sects will also be in harmony. When that time comes, what will be the difference between us? Demon race cultivators can cultivate in human cities, and human cultivators can also go to demon race territories to cultivate."

"Everyone takes what they need, the world is peaceful, all races are harmonious. Tell me, what does a mere bit of land matter?"

Lu Changsheng said this, and it was very reasonable.

The four elders were stunned.

Thinking carefully.

Hey! You have to say, it really makes sense.

The four elders were silent.

Lu Changsheng didn't interrupt them, just let them think quietly.

After an incense stick's worth of time.

Wu Qing took the lead and said, "Holy Master Lu, your proposal is very good, but ten million units of spirit land is indeed not enough for us to divide. How about adding a little more?"

He said this.

"I think so too!" Chen Feihe nodded and said.

Hearing them say this, Lu Changsheng couldn't help but feel happy.

He wasn't afraid of bargaining, he was just afraid that they would think the proposal was not good.

Of course, it wasn't that Lu Changsheng was going to give in just because they were bargaining.

In fact, regarding this matter, Lu Changsheng really didn't want to give up any land, but giving up nothing at all would not be sincere.

To be honest, even a rabbit will bite when cornered, let alone two major races.

Right now, the human race really needs time to develop.

Being able to negotiate peace was already an excellent thing.

So Lu Changsheng shook his head and said, "If I give any more, I'm afraid the human race, from top to bottom, simply won't appreciate it."

"Let me tell you all a story."

"When I was traveling in the mortal world, I passed by a restaurant and heard a story. There was a merchant who liked to invite friends to banquets. This was originally a good intention, but this merchant was garrulous and would always complain about these friends after each banquet, roughly meaning that he was the one who paid for everything, and all they knew was how to eat."

"Later, when this merchant fell into trouble, none of his friends were willing to help. Do you know why?"

"It's because, inviting guests is a good intention, but complaining about friends after the banquet is over is worse than not inviting them at all. No one will be grateful to tears for a meal, but most people will hate someone for life because of a single word."

"Everyone, you have obviously already made concessions, for the great ideal of world peace, but when you make concessions, you are unwilling. In this case, not only will others not appreciate your generosity, but they will remember it in their hearts."

"Therefore, ten million units of spirit land is already the limit! Any more than that is not impossible, but the impression it leaves on the human race will not be good."

Lu Changsheng said this.

In fact, this wasn't just a bluff, but a genuine discussion of the issue.

If you want true peace and tranquility in the world, one side must make concessions.

Lu Changsheng didn't know whether the demon race and the demonic sects would concede, but the human race wouldn't, that was certain.

Even if they did concede, it would only be temporary, and they would eventually fight.

Sure enough, after hearing this, the four elders were silent.

A full incense stick later.

Wu Qing gritted his teeth and said, "Like this, Holy Master Lu, such a major matter is not something we can decide now. Can you give us three days to go back and discuss it properly?"

He said this.

"Me too."

Chen Feihe nodded and said the same.

"That's no problem."

Lu Changsheng smiled.

But at the end, he slowly opened his mouth and said, "Of course, if you all agree, I have another great gift to give! When the time is right, I, Lu, will send demon race and demonic sect experts to ascend. I wonder if you are all interested?"

For world peace.

Lu Changsheng went all out.

If he had the ability, he would send them, and if he didn't, he would still send them!

As soon as he said this, the expressions of the four elders changed drastically.

"Is this true?"

Wu Qing said in shock.

"It's true!"

Lu Changsheng replied with great certainty.

"Good! I will bring a reply tomorrow!"

Wu Qing was full of excitement.

"Me too."

Chen Feihe was also full of excitement.

Immediately, the four elders left, and the Great Luo Palace returned to silence.

But Liu Qing and the others were silent.

They wanted to ask something, but they didn't know if they should.

Just.

At this moment.

In the Demon Realm.

Around an ancient altar.

Seven hundred and twenty peerless demon lords gathered!

They were performing a ceremony to summon the Demon Lord!

"Is your information accurate? Is the Demon Lord really in the Lower Realm?"

A voice sounded, like the sound of the Heavenly Dao, very terrifying.

"Yes, the Demon Lord is indeed in the Lower Realm, and according to the Heavenly Demon Elder's calculations, this Demon Lord obtained unparalleled good fortune some time ago and is about to ascend. The Heavenly Demon Elder wants us to gather here to welcome the Demon Lord's ascension, lest he be received by experts from the Buddhist or Immortal realms. If that happens, my Demon Realm may not be able to surpass the Immortal Realm for hundreds of epochs."

Another voice sounded, like the will of heaven and earth.