Chapter 665: Negotiation
The group of Divine Kings stared blankly at the Defense Divine Array set up by Ding Huan.
Rather than saying this is a Defense Divine Array, it's more like a Slaughter God Array.
At least a hundred thousand Divine Clan cultivators have died outside the array, and even more have perished within.
However, that's not the scariest part. The most terrifying thing is that there are still hundreds of bewildered cultivators standing at the edge of this array.
Clearly, they are at the edge of the array, yet they are still alive.
Anyone with common sense could see that these hundreds of people are Human Clan cultivators.
This means that this big array can identify the Human and Divine clans and then selectively kill all the Divine Clan cultivators.
Bone Forest's face was pale; he had advanced to Divine King status ages ago.
If not for various reasons that trapped him here, he would have reached the Unification Realm long ago.
He has battled against the Divine Clan, Buddhist Sect, Taoist Sect, Human Tribe, Demon Clan, and countless others. What kind of slaughter method hasn't Bone Forest witnessed?
Yet he had never seen such a frightening scene.
He couldn't comprehend how the Divine Clan disciples died, and they were even selectively killed.
The Divine King next to Bone Forest noticed his terror and immediately said, "Sa Li, you lead the team to attack the Protecting Array."
A God Monarch realm cultivator who had been waiting on the sidelines promptly summoned over a hundred Divine Clan cultivators to charge at the Protecting Array with their Magical Treasures.
But just as they touched the Protecting Array, without even starting their attack, all of these Divine Clan cultivators fell one after another.
No, there were still two people alive.
The two who were alive were also Human Tribe cultivators.
Apart from these two surviving Human Tribe cultivators, the God Monarch realm cultivator desperately retreated and, right as he reached several Divine Kings, clutched his throat and collapsed to the ground dead.
Bone Forest's body shook slightly; he'd never heard of such a slaughter divine skill method.
It seemed like a slaughter array specifically targeting Divine Clan cultivators.
Even if Human and Divine Clan cultivators charged into this array together, it was the Divine Clan cultivators who died, with the array causing no harm to the Human Tribe cultivators whatsoever.
During the killing, this array didn't even show any attacking Dao Rhythm or attack methods.
The deaths were as silent as that.
Under the scorching sun.
Bone Forest felt a chill down his spine.
A Divine King summoned his spiked warhammer, flashed, and struck the Protecting Array in front of him, unleashing waves of killing Dao Rhythm upon it.
Bang!
The Protecting Array trembled, with what seemed like cracking sounds echoing.
This Divine King hurriedly stepped back, not daring to attempt a second strike.
"Kaiyi God King, what's going on?" Bone Forest asked urgently.
The Divine King who attacked the Protecting Array finally exhaled and stopped:
"There's something wrong with this Protecting Array. When I attacked, I felt a terrifying Daoist Rhythm... it should be a Killing Dao Rhythm, trying to integrate into my Great Dao. I repelled it.
If I'm not mistaken, the previously dead Divine Clan cultivators were because of this terrifying Killing Dao Rhythm.
I can fend it off, but Divine Clan disciples with weaker cultivation would find it difficult to resist."
After speaking, Kaiyi God King felt he hadn't been thorough and added, "I also felt there's a kind of Poison Dao Law in this Protecting Array, hidden within it.
If we don't attack the array, this Poison Dao Law will remain concealed. But once we attack, it will erupt."
Bone Forest God King sighed in relief: "Everyone, let's attack together. However, be careful, do not let this Killing Dao Rhythm enter."
Just as he finished speaking, an arrogant voice came from the Protecting Array in front of them, "Old thing, don't blame Mr. Huan if I didn't warn you.
If you dare attack Mr. Huan's Protecting Array again, Mr. Huan will slaughter the Divine Clan thoroughly. Moreover, Mr. Huan will personally guard this Killing Array with you.
Believe Mr. Huan and get out now. If you don't believe, try attacking one more time and see."
Ding Huan was alerted by Kaiyi God King's attack.
He wouldn't care if ordinary low-level demon beasts and low-level Divine Clan cultivators attacked his Genetic Slaughter Array.
But for a God King level attack, that's a different story.
Though his Genetic Slaughter Array is formidable, it can't destroy a God King.
But he absolutely wouldn't allow his Slaughter Array to be destroyed by a God King. Otherwise, with these God Kings' interference, he and Mo Changcan wouldn't be able to set up such an array a second time.
Bone Forest God King's expression stiffened, and he halted his actions.
He truly didn't dare provoke Ding Huan.
This Slaughter Array was too horrifying.
Moreover, this Slaughter Array is already a level-seven Divine Array. If they all acted, they could break this array.
The premise is that there's no one guarding the array.
With such a terrifying array and a dedicated array guardian, how could he possibly break it?
Although Bone Forest wanted to continue attacking, he didn't dare take that risk.
This was clearly arranged by a great power among the Human Tribe, who probably didn't wish to participate in the Human and Divine tribes' war and preemptively set up an array here.
Although this big array violated the agreement between the Divine and Human clans, Bone Forest dared not say a word.
After all, the Divine Clan's preparation to attack the Human Tribe from here also violated the agreement.
"Let's go." Bone Forest instantly decided they couldn't act recklessly here.
According to his plan, the Divine Tribe would break through the Protecting Arrays of several Great Sects from the Star Wilderness, then encircle the Human Tribe's battle platform.
Once they slaughtered all the Divine Kings on the Human Tribe's battle platform, the Upper God Land would become the Divine Clan's backyard.
He never expected that such a terrifying strangulation array for devouring God Clan cultivators was hidden within the great star wilderness vein.
He did not dare to take the gamble.
This kind of dreadful killing technique still affected the God Clan, and even if someone survived from the God Clan, it would likely be only a few Divine Kings.
"Wait..." The abrupt voice from within the big array called out to Gu Sen again.
Gu Sen stopped his steps.
He did not turn around, nor did he speak.
Though he feared this slaughter array in his heart, even felt a sense of terror, after all, he was still the number one Divine King of the God Clan.
"Remember, not a single ant from the God Clan shall set foot on the Dao Ruins, otherwise, I will make it so that not even a hair remains of the God Clan in the Divine World.
I'm not joking with you, nor am I threatening you, I'm merely telling you a fact, now leave."
Gu Sen's hand bones were about to crush as he had no choice but to retreat, listening to the owner of this killing array as he withdrew.
He felt very aggrieved; what battle has he not experienced over these years?
But a battle where he couldn't even see the opponent and was scolded to leave, this was indeed the first time he encountered such.
Yet he had no choice but to leave.
Ding Huan, observing a group of Divine Kings retreat through the monitoring divine array, also breathed a sigh of relief.
Though he claimed it wasn't a threat, it indeed was one in reality.
To wipe out the entire God Clan, one would need to enter the Divine Race Territory and lay down the Genetic Slaughter Law.
With his current strength, he couldn't possibly achieve this.
If this group of Divine Kings forcibly attacked his big array, he would be helpless.
He would have to halt his cultivation and stalemate with these guys.
He set up this big array precisely for cultivation, how could he give up cultivation and waste time with these guys now?
Regarding the matter of God Clan cultivators stepping into the Dao Ruins, Ding Huan absolutely could not let it happen.
The Dao Ruins contained that terrible tree root.
He figured that the God Clan wanted to enter the Dao Ruins, possibly also for that tree root.
He and the God Clan and the tree root—each grudge was as deep as the sea.
If the God Clan's cultivators entered the Dao Ruins, and if the tree root, with the help of the God Clan, grew to a height even he could not reach, would he not have to flee for his life again?
Therefore, this matter must be prevented in advance.
...
Battle platform, Human Tribe's council hall.
Despite having been in consultation for a day or two, everyone was unable to come up with a good plan.
Some sect masters even prepared to withdraw from the Upper God Land.
Alliance Leader Yuanqing felt even more despair.
He knew that once the Human Tribe withdrew from the battle platform, they would never recover.
The atmosphere in the council hall was terrifyingly silent until an abrupt voice broke the silence.
"Alliance Leader, the God Clan has sent someone to negotiate peace."
The God Clan proactively negotiating for peace?
This news left almost everyone stunned.
It's clear that the God Clan not only wants to occupy the Upper God Land but also Dao Ruins Street, how could they have sent someone to negotiate peace?
"Quick, invite the peacemakers in immediately," Gu Sen suddenly stood up, almost shouting.
Many people recognized the one who entered, the Divine King Kaiyi of the God Clan.
The God Clan sending a Divine King to negotiate peace clearly showed they placed great importance on this matter.
"Divine King Kaiyi, please have a seat." Yuanqing beamed, as if even his injuries were somewhat healed.
He noticed that Divine King Kaiyi's demeanor seemed quite courteous, as if there was no intention to oppress them, which relieved him.
"Alliance Leader Yuan, esteemed sect masters. Our God and Human Tribes have always coexisted and been friendly.
Alas, over a minor issue, it has escalated to this stage, which truly makes one sigh."
As Kaiyi started, he expressed emotions, his tone even contained a hint of melancholy.
Everyone looked at each other, what's the meaning of this?
They had long been prepared for the God Clan to seize the Dao Ruins.
But when people came, they reminisced about the past's good times and then lamented the earlier battles.
This shift in tone was indeed unusual.
"Therefore, I represent the God Clan to make peace with the Human Tribe, hoping both clans can live in harmony, dear to each other, and avoid such undesirable situations in the future…"
Yuanqing and the many sect masters finally understood.
They truly came to negotiate peace.
Righteously, Yuanqing said, "Our Human Tribe has long wanted to negotiate peace with the God Clan. Just as Divine King Kaiyi mentioned, our two clans have always had a deep friendship, how could we meet by the sword?
The more damage we do to each other, the more delighted those ill-intentioned alien clans are, as they are eying our homes aggressively...
On behalf of the Human Tribe, I propose to divest parts of the Dao Ruins and let the God Clan take control. If the God Clan agrees, perhaps they could leave a passage for us to trial in the Dao Ruins.
Of course, this mainly depends on the God Clan's intention..."
"No." A slap hit the table, and a battered man stood up.
This time everyone saw clearly, it was the sect master of the Seven God Dao Sect, Shu Ziche.