Chapter 104 Don't Misunderstand

"Oh, you mean these? Fellow Daoists, please don't misunderstand. You know, I'm most fond of poetic and picturesque scenes. Hanging the Da Luo Palace ceiling full of stars is just for aesthetic purposes, don't misunderstand."

Lu Changsheng waved his hand, and the pressure from the Heaven and Earth Chessboard disappeared.

"Holy Lord Lu, can... can you also put away that bead?"

Chen Feihe continued, pointing at a bead not far away with a smile that looked more like a cry.

This bead seemed to contain an endless ocean, giving off an extremely terrifying sense of oppression. This was the Six Elements Immortal Pearl, containing seven hundred and twenty vast oceans within. If it were to hit a cultivator, even a Tribulation Transcender would die.

"Oh, please don't misunderstand. I usually like to look at the sea when I have nothing to do, but Da Luo Holy Land isn't a coastal city, so I look at this bead sometimes. You know, I'm someone who likes leisurely pursuits."

Lu Changsheng wasn't embarrassed at all; he simply waved his hand again, suppressing the power of the Six Elements Immortal Pearl.

"Everyone, how are you feeling now?"

Lu Changsheng asked with a smile.

"It's a little better now. If Holy Lord Lu could also put away those ten immortal swords, it would be even more perfect."

Wu Qing said with a forced smile. Although this request was a bit excessive, it wasn't too much, was it?

"Oh, you mean those? Fellow Daoist, you may not know, but I'm most fond of swordsmanship. Since I entered the Dao through the sword, I should love the sword, be loyal to the sword, and treat the sword as a friend. I hope you don't misunderstand."

As Lu Changsheng spoke, he took the ten immortal swords into his body, then said, "Since that's the case, let's get straight to the point and not beat around the bush. What do you mean by peace talks?"

With that, Lu Changsheng had the four of them sit down.

Then, he returned to the main seat and looked at the four of them, asking curiously.

"Holy Lord, it's like this: the resurgence of spiritual energy in the world is a good thing for all living beings. However, our demon race has a vast population. If we continue to live in a small, confined space, to be honest, even if we're willing…"

"So, we boldly request the Holy Lord to allocate some land to our demon race!"

Wu Qing spoke, really getting straight to the point without any beating around the bush.

Lu Changsheng nodded. Actually, this request wasn't too excessive.

Now that the spiritual energy in the world was soaring, the demon race was, after all, the second largest race in the world, second only to the human race. You've taken all the good places; who would be willing? Who would be happy? Especially since the human race's strong cultivators had all ascended.

Not taking advantage of the situation could already be considered noble.

So, this request wasn't really excessive.

He glanced at the Demonic Path cultivator, who nodded and then said, "Me too."

Wu Qing was stunned and glanced at Chen Feihe, with something he wanted to say but didn't know if he should.

"Mm!" Lu Changsheng nodded, then nodded again, and then stood up, looking at the two of them and saying, "Actually, the thing I, Lu, hate most in my life is fighting and killing. There's a saying that I'm not afraid of you all laughing at, but what I, Lu, want to do in this life is…"

"World peace."

As Lu Changsheng said this, he couldn't help but sigh, and in an instant, white light sprinkled down, invisibly setting off his great figure.

And everyone couldn't help but be shocked.

They didn't expect Lu Changsheng to actually have such ambition. No wonder he was the most influential figure in the world today.

Indeed, people with high realms have good ideological awareness.

"In ancient times, the demon race ate humans, forging a deadly feud, and Demonic Path cultivators were demoted to demons due to disagreements in ideology. I, Lu, know all of this."

"But now, times have changed. This is an era that belongs to us. In recent years, the human race and the demon race have hardly interfered with each other. In addition, everyone has their own cultivation methods and no longer needs to cultivate by eating humans, and the human race doesn't need to improve themselves by hunting demon beasts."

"Millions of years of hatred have gradually faded with time. So, I, Lu, am deeply moved that you have come to Da Luo Holy Land today, at a time when the orthodox path is in peril, to actively seek peace."

Lu Changsheng spoke each word with heartfelt emotion.

The demon race cultivators in particular felt a lump in their throats, and the Demonic Path cultivators remained silent.

Because Lu Changsheng was absolutely right.

What was the hatred between the human race and the demon race based on?

In fact, it was because countless years ago, the demon race didn't have cultivation methods and didn't know how to cultivate. They discovered that eating humans could accelerate cultivation, and so the phenomenon of demons eating humans appeared. Later, the human race gradually grew stronger and, with diligent governance, finally suppressed the demon race.

And for countless years, the human race had been the largest race. Although there would still be instances of demons eating humans, in reality, it was mostly the human race killing demons, under the beautiful guise of acting on behalf of the heavens, but what they did was actually the same.

As for the Demonic Path, it was even simpler.

Apart from the truly evil and heretical paths, most of the Demonic Path simply had different ideologies. They didn't care about etiquette or laws. They felt that since everyone was a living being in the world, why should everything be tolerated from others?

They emphasized the law of the jungle and the supremacy of realm. Whoever had the bigger fist was the boss.

This ideology was extremely despised by the orthodox cultivators. Without benevolence, righteousness, and propriety, they couldn't be called human.

In Lu Changsheng's previous words, "As long as sages aren't dead, bandits won't cease to exist."

A true sage can't impose his own ideology on others. Every living being has its own unique way of life. Just because they don't care about etiquette doesn't mean they're barbarians.

In fact, many people understood this principle, but people's views were difficult to change.

Prejudice in the heart is a mountain! No matter how you try to move it, it's difficult to budge.

Lu Changsheng was very clear about this, which was why he could say such words.

However, what was depressing was…

These four guys weren't crying?

I spoke so emotionally, give me some reaction, okay?

Why aren't you saying anything?

Are you mute?

Hurry up and praise me a few words?

Hurry!

Lu Changsheng felt somewhat helpless.

"What the Holy Lord says is absolutely right!"

"Holy Lord, you truly have an unparalleled heart! We admire you!"

The demon race and Demonic Path cultivators were indeed shocked.

They didn't expect Lu Changsheng's ideal to be so great, not dwelling on trivial matters. This was truly a person who could accomplish great things.

"However, prejudice is a mountain that's difficult to move. With this resurgence of spiritual energy, I know you all want a share, but how about this!"

"With the resurgence of spiritual energy in the world, every place is no weaker than the blessed lands of the past. I can make the decision to give ten million li of spiritual land each to your demon race and Demonic Path, but the main core areas will all continue to be occupied by my orthodox path." (li = approximately 0.5 kilometers)

"After all, if you want more land right now, I'm afraid my human race won't agree. This would hinder the plan for world peace. What do you all think…?"

Lu Changsheng said in this way.

Ten million li sounded very terrifying.

But in reality, for the current cultivation world, it wasn't even half the size of the Great Qian Dynasty.

And in an instant, the demon race and Demonic Path cultivators couldn't help but look embarrassed.

Ten million li?

They had previously planned, especially the demon race, to ask for three hundred million li of land.

So, a mere ten million li… they didn't think it was much.

Seeing their hesitant expressions,

Lu Changsheng had a rough idea of what was going on.

Immediately, he shook his head and said, "Actually, you're all mistaken!"

As his voice rang out, the demon race and Demonic Path cultivators couldn't help but be stunned.

They didn't know what Lu Changsheng meant by this.