Chapter 502: Chapter 501: Firm Attitude
"Heh heh!"
Wang Chunyang laughed out of frustration.
Helian Zhan also frowned and said in a deep voice, "Aren’t you taking this too far?"
Qin Yanyang said, "You misunderstood, my arrangement is for the good of everyone. Think about it, our Military Department’s personnel are always on guard against your people coming out. They are already on edge, very tense, and we do not know whether the individuals coming out have good or bad intentions, so we have no choice but to order suppression of those exiting. As such, casualties are inevitable. If our own people come out to notify, the situation would be completely different, and neither side would need to be at swords’ points."
Wang Chunyang said, "Why couldn’t you pull back your positions to allow more space outside the passage? That way, our people could simply report when they come out, and conflicts wouldn’t arise just the same."
Qin Yanyang shook his head and said, "Impossible."
"Why?" Wang Chunyang angrily asked.
Qin Yanyang sighed and said, "Because the personal power of the cultivators from the Hidden Sect World is too strong. This is the truth. You are too strong, so once you come out, we can only open fire with all our might to suppress you, in order not to miss the opportunity to fight. If we gave you a chance to prepare and strike first, we would be at a disadvantage. Once your people start behaving recklessly after coming out, it would result in a heavy price for us, which is unacceptable."
Wang Chunyang furiously said, "What kind of reasoning is that? Qin Yanyang, your demands are too excessive. Brother Helian and I cannot agree to this, and even if we do now, the other Sects and aristocratic families will not agree on returning."
"What can’t be agreed upon?" Qin Yanyang snorted. "We have never broken the peace agreement from the past. It’s you who have been infringing upon us repeatedly. As long as you abide by the original agreements, no one will go out. Even if someone wants to go out, we only need to register them. As long as the person abides by the laws, we will not interfere with their personal freedom. So tell me, have we in Divine Continent Country not made concessions based on the original agreement?"
Wang Chunyang was rendered speechless by the rebuttal, but he still felt uncomfortable with the Hidden Sect being bound by such worldly rules by Divine Continent Country, feeling quite disgruntled and unable to accept it.
"As for what the senior mentioned about others from Sects or families not agreeing, you can let them come out and talk to me themselves," Qin Yanyang said resolutely.
In issues concerning the security and interests of Divine Continent Country, Qin Yanyang would not compromise an inch.
Yang Fei sat next to Qin Yanyang, and the couple, to guard against any sudden moves from Helian Zhan and Wang Chunyang, held hands at all times.
Yang Fei would not interrupt in such a level of conversation, listening quietly by the side.
At this moment, deep in his heart, he greatly admired Qin Yanyang.
His wife, clearly very tense with sweat all over her palms, yet during the negotiations, she was uncompromising and even appeared very dominant.
Such a valiant and capable woman in her work, which man wouldn’t be charmed?
This is my wife, wow.
Yang Fei looked at her profile, filled with pride.
Helian Zhan frowned slightly, pondered for a moment, then looked at Qin Yanyang and said, "Do you know that by coming out to negotiate with you, Brother Chunyang and I have already made a significant concession, which has already caused dissatisfaction among many in the Hidden Sect. If you keep such a tough stance, it will only lead to the failure of the negotiations. If it gets out of control, can you bear the responsibility?"
Qin Yanyang shook his head and said, "I cannot bear it."
"But precisely because I cannot bear it, I must stick to the stance of Divine Continent Country, because I am considering the wellbeing of the citizens of Divine Continent Country, and even ordinary people around the world."
Qin Yanyang spoke resolutely, loudly saying, "Compared to ordinary mortals, the cultivators of the Hidden Sect World are far too powerful. If you appear in the Mortal World, it is the biggest injustice to the ordinary people, as you can easily take away everything from them. Any conflicts with them would ultimately harm them.
Therefore, you exalted cultivators should not mix with ordinary people. This has been considered by the seniors of the Hidden Sect for thousands of years, hence such rules have been established.
Now that you want to leave the Hidden Sect World and come to the Mortal World, you must abide by the rules of the Mortal World. If unrestricted, it will inevitably lead to chaos in the world. How can I, Qin Yanyang, bear such a responsibility then?"
"You are treating all people from the Hidden Sect as treacherous villains," Helian Zhan said, furrowing his brow.
Qin Yanyang shook his head and said, "I have never deliberately misjudged anyone, but the saying ’heroes with martial prowess breach bans’ has been proven since ancient times. Those with great power don’t see the weak as equals and will not treat them fairly. For the sake of the peace of the Mortal World, we have to act this way."
"Is there no possibility of concession?" Helian Zhan asked.
Qin Yanyang shook his head.
Wang Chunyang stood up in anger and said, "We came with sincerity, only seeking peace between the two worlds, not wanting any internal strife to give outsiders an opportunity, but you are too arrogant and reckless."
Helian Zhan also stood up and said, "Brother Chunyang is right, your conditions are too harsh; we might find it difficult to agree."
"Then respect our decisions. If a battle with the Hidden Sect is inevitable, then let’s have it sooner rather than later," Qin Yanyang also stood up, making a gesture to see the guests off.
If we can’t agree, then let’s fight.
After all, Divine Continent Country absolutely won’t back down anymore, as this is a matter of principle.
Allowing people from the Hidden Sect to go out is already the biggest concession.
Yet you won’t even register yourselves, what are you trying to do?
Do you still want to come and go mysteriously as before, trampling on Divine Continent’s laws and treating mortal rules like dirt?
Seeing Qin Yanyang’s resolute and strong attitude, Helian Zhan and Wang Chunyang felt uncomfortable, but at the same time, they were secretly alarmed and dared not underestimate her.
Where does this girl get her confidence from?
Could it be that Divine Continent Country really isn’t afraid of a war?
It’s terrifying to think deeply about it.
Could it be that Divine Continent Country had already prepared for a war with the Hidden Sect and was ready to fight at any moment?
They dared not think further.
Because they were very aware that although the people from the Hidden Sect looked down on mortals from the bottom of their hearts, considering themselves superior, the Hidden Sect was truly divided and had never been truly united.
At least since the Taoist had been destroyed, there had never been a time when the Hidden Sect was united.
In such a scenario where each faction in the Hidden Sect acted independently, none respecting the other, and never truly considering the Mortal World, they had never really thought about what to do if they openly waged a war against the outside world.
Now that Divine Continent Country is prepared for a war, what should the Hidden Sect do?
Wang Chunyang had been in a state of anger, but he gradually calmed down, feeling a sense of helplessness within.
It turns out that ever since the Taoist Sect was destroyed, the world of the Hidden Sect was no longer the same as it had been.
Helian Zhan also came to this realization.
After exchanging glances, Helian Zhan said, "Allow us to discuss this after we return and then give you an answer, how about that?"
Qin Yanyang felt very assured and boldly said, "That’s fine, I’ll wait here for the results of your discussion."
Helian Zhan and Wang Chunyang walked towards the exit.
Qin Yanyang and a few others stood up to see them off, heading outside where members of the Military Department and special ops team were all on high alert, watching intently.
Seeing this setup, Helian Zhan and Wang Chunyang felt even more anxious.
Compared to the outside world’s well-equipped and well-trained army, the Hidden Sect, although full of martial experts, was divided and lacked any cohesion.
No wonder Divine Continent Country is so domineering; they had already seen through the current state of the Hidden Sect.
"Please wait a moment, seniors."
Just as the two were about to return to the Hidden Sect, Qin Yanyang suddenly called out to them.
The two turned their heads towards Qin Yanyang.
With a smiling expression, Qin Yanyang said, "To prevent conflicts from happening again, how about I send two people with you into the sect, and when you’re ready to negotiate after your discussion, have my people come and inform me first?"