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"This mindset is truly commendable. We, the Fire Tribe, are actually quite similar to you in this regard. We reside in the Fire Clan Secret Realm, detached from worldly affairs and not provoking anyone. We seek only to develop, not to dominate," said Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow calmly.
Wei Chen nodded and replied, "That's good to hear. Only by focusing on development can we wait for opportunities. Otherwise, we might attract unnecessary trouble, even bringing great issues to the entire tribe."
"Indeed, Brother Wei Chen, our thoughts align. I hope you don't mind my bold invitation for you to come here," Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow said with a smile as he looked at Wei Chen.
Wei Chen shrugged helplessly and said, "I have nothing else to do. It is my honor to visit such a rare place as the Fire Clan Secret Realm."
Wei Chen also showed respect towards Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow, speaking naturally yet politely.
This was the best state for Wei Chen—he didn't need to flatter or be overly courteous; he simply maintained a polite demeanor, which was quite satisfactory.
Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow waved his hand and said, "Brother Wei Chen is being modest. Your presence is an honor for our entire Fire Tribe."
"No need for such pleasantries; I can see you're a straightforward person. Let's get down to business," Wei Chen said, looking at Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow calmly.
Having exchanged so many words and clarified matters regarding the simple dwelling, they had also enjoyed tea. There was no need to continue lingering; it was better to discuss business directly.
Wei Chen was not impatient, but he couldn't waste time here unnecessarily. It was about time to deal with Privy Hall; wasting time was wasting life!
However, Wei Chen also felt that this visit to the Fire Clan Secret Realm would not be in vain. He had a vague premonition that there would be some gains from this trip.
Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow observed Wei Chen and Donghua along with their seven companions closely. While he couldn't fully grasp their strength, he could sense that each of them was formidable—a true level of power.
In fact, Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow felt that even without Wei Chen, he wouldn't stand a chance against Donghua and his companions.
It was a peculiar feeling, like seeing towering mountains; although he couldn't perceive the exact strength or energy cultivated by Donghua and his group, those mountains were incredibly robust, leaving Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow secretly alarmed.
With this realization, Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow understood that the Fire Tribe held no advantage before Wei Chen; the initiative in negotiations had already slipped away from them.
Wei Chen was astute; he knew that going into an unfamiliar place with his own people was crucial. Going in alone and trying to play the hero would ultimately lead to a poor outcome.
Fortunately, they had brought Donghua and his seven companions; otherwise, there would have been some trouble.
Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow was still surprised by Ying Qin Supreme Deity's attitude towards Wei Chen. Ying Qin Supreme Deity was skilled in Void Traversal, able to come and go freely anywhere. Among the eighteen Supreme Gods, Ying Qin Supreme Deity was one of the most formidable. Although his combat power was not particularly strong, no Supreme God wanted to be an enemy of Ying Qin Supreme Deity, as one could never know when they might be stabbed in the back. What Ying Qin Supreme Deity excelled at was delivering sudden strikes that caught others off guard.
What kind of attitude would such a person have towards Wei Chen?
Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow noticed that when facing Wei Chen, Ying Qin Supreme Deity didn’t dare to breathe too loudly. What did that indicate? Ying Qin Supreme Deity was one of the eighteen Supreme Gods within the Endless Divine Realm!
Perhaps even Ying Qin Supreme Deity had been subdued by Wei Chen?
Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow had learned some information about Wei Chen and deeply understood that Wei Chen was definitely not just the Fifth Young Master of Duke Sui's Residence.
But what exactly he was, Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow could not figure out.
After analyzing for a moment, Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow looked at Wei Chen. He stood up and walked in front of Wei Chen, his expression sincere as he said, “Brother Wei Chen, this time thanks to Ying Qin Supreme Deity inviting you to the Fire Clan Secret Realm, there is actually something we wish to ask of you.”
“Oh?” Wei Chen raised an eyebrow and replied lightly, “Feel free to speak.”
“Brother Wei Chen, we’ve already discussed some details about our Fire Clan Secret Realm. In recent thousands of years, some strange occurrences have arisen within our realm.”
Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow paused, casting a deep glance at Wei Chen before glancing at Donghua and his seven companions. He seemed reluctant for them to hear his words, caught between wanting to speak and holding back.
Wei Chen snorted coldly and said, “They are all my people. If you have something to discuss, just say it directly without any reservations.”
Wei Chen's tone was unfriendly; it seemed that Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow wanted to avoid discussing matters in front of Donghua and his companions. However, such disrespectful behavior was something Wei Chen would never allow.
Hearing Wei Chen's words, Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow felt somewhat awkward. Given the gravity of the matter, it was better for fewer people to know.
At the very least, Ying Qin Supreme Deity should not be here listening.
The Fire Clan Leader, known as Fire Shadow, could not command Wei Chen nor could he ask Donghua and his seven companions to leave. He could only turn his attention to the Ying Qin Supreme Deity and said softly, "Ying Qin Supreme Deity, I hope you can understand."
Upon hearing this, the Ying Qin Supreme Deity shrugged helplessly and voluntarily walked out of the hall. Fire Shadow did not directly chase him away, which was already a concession to Face. It is important for one to have self-awareness; since Fire Shadow had requested Wei Chen's assistance, he naturally could not let more people know about it.
With the Ying Qin Supreme Deity gone, Donghua and his seven companions remained seated upright, showing no intention of leaving.
Their presence here not only maintained a sense of "dignity," but also provided Wei Chen with significant support, allowing him to hold a strong advantage during negotiations for benefits.
On the territory of the Fire Tribe, Wei Chen and Donghua's group had begun to take on a more dominant role.
"Patriarch, is this sufficient now?" Wei Chen looked at Fire Shadow and said calmly.
The Ying Qin Supreme Deity had left feeling frustrated, but Wei Chen was indifferent; as long as his own people were safe, it didn't matter. After all, the Ying Qin Supreme Deity was an outsider—why should he care? Even though the Ying Qin Supreme Deity had a fragment of his soul under Wei Chen's control and might be more loyal than Donghua and his companions, he was not part of the Ancient World system. Thus, it was impossible for Wei Chen to trust him like he did with Donghua's group. The relationship was based on familiarity rather than fear of the Ying Qin Supreme Deity leaking information.
Fire Shadow looked deeply at Wei Chen and said, "Brother Wei Chen, it is rumored that you can use formations to isolate the Bloodshed Shop's suppression over the Endless Divine Realm, allowing Fifth Level Divine Realm experts to easily break through to Sixth Level Divine Realm?"
Wei Chen nodded and smiled. "That's correct; it's not difficult."
"Then during the Eastern Forest Contest, you indeed used a sword formation to eliminate half of Privy Hall's experts?" Fire Shadow asked again.
Hearing so many unnecessary questions from Fire Shadow, Wei Chen grew somewhat impatient. "Patriarch, if you don't believe anything and need to ask about everything, then why come to me?"
Wei Chen usually had a good temper, but Fire Shadow kept asking obvious questions as if he were foolish. Why bother asking about things that were clear?
Fire Shadow felt awkward; he knew this himself but was trying to build rapport and please Wei Chen by asking these questions. He didn't expect this flattery would backfire and make Wei Chen unhappy, leading to an awkward situation.
"Brother Wei Chen, that's not what I meant..." Fire Shadow paused and looked sincerely at Wei Chen. He continued earnestly, "I can see that you are straightforward. So I won't beat around the bush. Our Fire Clan Secret Realm originates from a single flame; it is this flame that gave birth to our Fire Tribe. Long ago, when humanity first emerged in the Endless Divine Realm, our lineage of the Fire Tribe already existed."
"The Fire Clan Secret Realm is the foundation upon which our Fire Tribe relies for survival. Tracing back to its roots, that flame is our strongest support. If that flame were to dissipate, the Fire Clan Secret Realm would cease to exist as well. At that point, we would only be able to blend into the vast expanse of the Endless Divine Realm and gradually fade into obscurity."
At this point, Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow's face showed signs of anxiety, his hands rubbing together, revealing his nervousness.
Wei Chen comforted Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow, saying, "Don't rush, take it slow."
"Brother Wei Chen, those who are not in power should not meddle in politics. As the clan leader, I bear the burden of our tribe's safety. I’m sure you understand this from your experience leading your team. The safety of the Fire Tribe rests solely on my shoulders; I cannot afford to be calm."
Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow paused slightly before continuing seriously, "Brother Wei Chen, we need your formation to help us. I can't imagine the difficulties involved. If you can accomplish this, you will be a great benefactor to our entire Fire Tribe. Whatever your demands may be, we will do our utmost to fulfill them."
This was no longer a negotiating stance; Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow's words had placed the entire Fire Tribe at stake.
One could only imagine how great the difficulty must be!
After hearing Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow's words, Wei Chen frowned and asked, "Patriarch, what kind of dilemma could make you so pessimistic?"
"Fire! The fire in our Fire Clan Secret Realm is dissipating. Given time, the Fire Clan Secret Realm will completely vanish and become an utterly ordinary secret realm. Without the fire to sustain it, what is the Fire Clan Secret Realm worth? Regardless of the cost, we must preserve that flame. Even if it means sacrificing most of the Fire Tribe’s lives, we will not hesitate."
Fire Clan Leader Fire Shadow was clearly pushed to desperation; sacrificing most of the Fire Tribe was a heavy price to pay.
This meant that as long as Wei Chen could resolve this crisis, most of the people in the Fire Tribe would be willing to serve him without reservation.
That was nearly equivalent to having the power of a Sea Palace behind him.
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