Sect: Starting with Comprehending Thunder Skill Chapter 1414 - 598: Signing the Contract

"It means that with your top-tier spirit veins for cultivation, you are no longer constrained by the outer world environment!"

Li Yunjing’s gaze was sharp as lightning as he surveyed the demons, "Our demand is simple. We don’t seek for you to conquer the ’Celestial Net Dao Sect,’ just make them pay the price and stop the invasion of the sects in the East Sea!"

"Hahaha!"

The Golden-winged Roc King suddenly burst into laughter, his laughter shaking the demon moon stones on the palace roof, "What a blatant strategy! But..."

He switched his tone, "Why should we trust you?"

"I’m not representing myself today!"

Li Yunjing raised the "Shenxiao Order" and said solemnly, "The reputation of ’Shenxiao Dao Sect’ established over tens of thousands of years won’t be sullied by you demon kings spreading rumors of mistrust!"

"Such a grand name of the ’Shenxiao Dao Sect’!"

The Golden-winged Roc King’s eyes blazed with golden light, all three pupils simultaneously shrinking to pinhead size.

"But do you know, back then your Human Race used the word ’trust’ to deceive my race into signing the ’Nine Nether Contract.’"

He suddenly slapped the armrest of his throne, shaking the entire great hall, "And what happened because of it?"

"This is what your Human Race calls trust!"

An elder with a white beard suddenly unfurled a piece of ancient beast hide suffused with a blood glow, covered densely with golden runes.

Li Yunjing stared at it intensely, his heart pounding fiercely.

This was clearly the original document of the contract signed between the Human Race and Demon Race during ancient times.

Although Li Yunjing hadn’t seen the original, considering the Demon Race dared to take out the ’Nine Nether Contract,’ certainly the Human Race had engaged in some disgraceful action.

This matter has nothing to do with Li Yunjing, but being part of the same race, he felt slightly embarrassed.

"I haven’t seen the ’Nine Nether Contract.’"

Li Yunjing thought for a moment, then bravely said, "I haven’t found any related documents in the sect’s classics either."

"Of course, it wouldn’t be recorded!"

The Nine-tailed Demoness sneered, "Isn’t rewriting history what you Human Race are best at?"

The atmosphere in the hall was extremely tense, and Li Yunjing knew he could not back down at this moment.

"Gentlemen!"

Li Yunjing took a deep breath, his voice like profound gongs, directly interrupting the questioning of the demon kings, "Let’s set aside past grudges; today, I only ask one thing!"

He raised his hand and swung it, declaring coldly, "Will you agree to lift the ’Zhennan Valley’ or not!"

The Golden-winged Roc King’s three golden pupils flickered slightly.

The other demon kings also appeared contemplative. Lifting the ’Zhennan Valley’ was certainly beneficial, but agreeing to fight for the ’Shenxiao Dao Sect’ after being oppressed for so long made these demon kings quite unwilling.

Seeing the demon kings’ expressions wavering, Li Yunjing capitalized on it: "If you agree to act, my sect is willing to designate a sea region as your second domain."

The demon kings exchanged looks, secretly discussing through transmission.

Moments later, the Golden-winged Roc King said gravely, "That’s not enough! We have more demands!"

"Please speak."

Li Yunjing knew things wouldn’t be so simple, and it was expected that the Demon Race would make conditions.

"First, after the ’Zhennan Valley’ is lifted, all imprisoned demons must be immediately released!"

The Golden-winged Roc King presented their first condition.

"Agreed."

Li Yunjing didn’t hesitate.

With ’Zhennan Valley’ gone, those suppressed demons could certainly break free with some effort.

He wouldn’t want to be stuck on such minor issues at such a critical moment.

"Second, within a hundred years, the Human Race must not establish any outposts within a thousand-mile radius of the Youlan Mountain Range!"

"My sect can agree!"

Li Yunjing pondered briefly, "But as for other sects... I can’t control them."

Surrounding the Youlan Mountain Range, the ’Shenxiao Dao Sect’ had established four markets in total.

These four markets were meant to monitor the Youlan Mountain Range, recruit cultivators, and hunt the low-tier demon beasts within the range to weaken the Demon Race’s potential.

Now the Demon Race proposed dismantling the four outposts, which wasn’t impossible to agree to.

Regarding the Demon Race’s claim of peace for a century, it’s evident it’s only short-lived peace; they’d likely still intend to combat the ’Shenxiao Dao Sect’ later.

A century, the ’Shenxiao Dao Sect’ can accept!

By then, the ’Shenxiao Dao Sect’ would have resolved issues with the Transverse Mountain Range, completely solidifying their domain. If the Demon Race dares to turn hostile, then we’ll just crush them!

"We need to add one more!"

The Nine-tailed Demoness suddenly interjected, "You must stay as a hostage until the war ends!"

The hall’s atmosphere suddenly tightened.

"This condition is unacceptable."

Li Yunjing was startled inwardly but remained composed on the surface, speaking calmly.

"Why? Are you afraid?"

The Nine-tailed Demoness mocked, "Weren’t you quite bold just now?"

"It’s not about courage!"

Li Yunjing suddenly laughed, "I am the Vice Sect Leader of ’Shenxiao Dao Sect,’ with many affairs to manage, where do I have time to be confined here?"

The Golden-winged Roc King’s eyes gleamed with gold as he suddenly raised his hand to stop the Nine-tailed Demoness from further challenging, "Since the Vice Sect Leader is busy with affairs, let’s change the condition."

"At the unsealing of ’Zhennan Valley,’ you need to leave three drops of your essence blood as a guarantee."

He fixed all three golden pupils on Li Yunjing.

"Essence Blood?"

Li Yunjing frowned slightly.

This demand appeared simple but contained hidden mysteries.

With the skills of the Demon Race experts, they could easily utilize essence blood for casting curses or tracking.

This is surely not advantageous!

"Why? Even this little sincerity you don’t have?"

The elder with a white beard mocked, "Or is it that your ’Shenxiao Dao Sect’ intends to go back on their word later?"

"Agreed."

Li Yunjing’s thoughts raced as he suddenly replied with a smile, "But I have a condition too! It’s the principle of reciprocity; I need the essence blood of one of you seven in exchange!"

All the demon kings were stunned by his words.

This counter-demand made the demon kings quite displeased.