The Sea and Wing tribes fell into a silence. Even though the outcome was inevitable, they're not foolish enough to dive right in. If they were to surrender after a defeat, it's better to compromise now, losing face and dignity. Why bother?

They were hesitating, and seemingly sensing their indecision, Mao Rixing waved generously,

"To show my sincerity, only two from the Outer Space Demons will come, the rest will come from the mainland. I am sincere. Do you have anything to say? Is the overseas really going to diverge from the mainland Demon Clan?"

The Nascent Soul elder demons of the Sea and Wing tribes gathered to discuss. This concerns the survival of the overseas Demon Clan. They would, of course, prefer not to join the Demon Alliance and be commanded, but they are ultimately not on the same side as humans either. Ending up benefiting neither side would be disastrous.

Conflicts should have a sequence. Conflicts with humans come first, and internal divisions within the Demon Clan come after. This order must be understood clearly.

Soon, the eldest Turtle Demon from the Sea Clan stood up, "Regardless of the outcome, our Sea and Wing tribes will listen to Xinghui but not heed commands. Whether or not to cooperate should be based on our two tribes' actual situation..."

The meaning of these words is quite simple. They acknowledge being within the overall framework of the mainland Demon Clan but wish to maintain some independence. Cooperation with the mainland depends on whether it aligns with the interests of the Sea and Wing tribes. Whether to attend a demon gathering, and how many will attend, is for the two tribes to discuss themselves.

There is a lot of flexibility here. Whether there is mostly obedience or refusal depends on the outcome of this contest. If they are utterly defeated, then most of the time, they will have to follow orders in the future. If they are fortunate enough to win, the situation will be different, and they will discuss major matters together.

But in any case, the Sea and Wing tribes did not refuse to accept the Star Plate, which is their biggest compromise.

Even if they have to bow in the end, at least they can maintain some dignity. Especially for the Sea Clan, joining the mainland conflicts presents numerous challenges. They are unafraid of battle but fear warfare like that of Blue Mountain Island. If they lose, there's no place to flee, which is the most deadly.

If one day in the future, a battle occurs in an extremely harsh environment like the Kneecap Desert, will they come or not?

Mao Rixing laughed heartily, "In that case, let's see some real action on Minggu Mountain."

For the Demon Clan, this kind of resolution is their way. Since the inception of the Demon Clan, it has always been like this. They never pursue ideological consensus; as long as I suppress you, that's fine. This is the biggest difference between bloodline inheritance and Daoist inheritance.

They have no master-apprentice transmission, so strength prevails.

The whole venue began to get excited. This is the scene the monsters enjoy the most. They cannot tolerate lectures and only enjoy combat, believing this is the true style of the Demon Clan.

As for the rules, the Demon Clan is not as complicated as human cultivators; no arenas, no rounds, none of that. Just ten members from each side descending to duel, life and death disregarded. The one who stands atop Bone Mountain in the end is the winner.

As for who goes and who doesn't, it's not certain. Decisions will be made when the time comes. Of course, they need to have some ability.

The Alliance's ten demons include two ferocious Outer Space demons. However, the specifics of who will step forward are uncertain, but for safety's sake, it's highly likely to be the powerful ones, probably the first four: Mao Rixing, Kui Lang, Jing'an, and Winged Fire Snake.

The Nineteenth Aunt maneuvered the luan chariot to the side of the Old Redcap Demon, "Old Lord, how do we arrange things here? I want to step in and test my skills. Am I qualified?"

The Old Redcap Demon showed a look of difficulty, "Ten places. Five each for Sea Clan and Wing Clan. That's certain; at least Nascent Soul in realm, unless exceptionally adept at fighting..."

In such a setting, only those of the Golden Core level won't be enough. Regarding realm, Nascent Soul elder demons are undoubtedly stronger than those of the Golden Core realm. But there are exceptions, like some particularly adept demons, even if at the Golden Core realm, they can challenge upwards.

Like in the human Cultivation World, not every demon is adept at fighting. It's related to bloodline. Different bloodlines, different Divine Skills. The boundaries of realm within the Demon Clan are fuzzier than those among humans.

"From our Wing Clan, all combatants are of the Nascent Soul, hmm, and that includes me."

The Nineteenth Aunt looked at him, "Old Lord, if needed, brothers will take on the task. Fights are dangerous, and with those two fierce Outer Space demons, given the inevitable outcome, why make the spiritual pillar of the Wing Clan suffer defeat? Someone like me doesn't fear losing. Losing doesn't disgrace the Wing Clan. After all, I'm only of Golden Core cultivation."

The Old Redcap Demon was quite hesitant, "We'll discuss it more. It's a significant matter; it's not easy to decide carelessly."

To be honest, he was somewhat tempted. Having lived long, he sees many things more clearly. If the result is predetermined, why put his old face on the line? Or even his life?

With less than thirty years until the opportunity for Jinxiu's Heaven Creation, he's long prepared to advance another step when the time comes.

This Hai Dongqing is very powerful, extremely powerful, especially adept at fighting. He noticed this upon first contact and was confirmed during previous combats, where his moves were rapid, accurate, and ruthless. He's clearly a formidable opponent.

However, if he gives his spot to this Hai Dongqing, what about his honor...?

Countless thoughts swirled through his mind. He couldn't decide yet, so he could only take things step by step. He knew he still had some time, among the five participating Wing Clan elder demons, he certainly wasn't the strongest, so his turn was among the earlier ones.

But in the agreement between the two tribes, it was decided that the order of this duel would have the Sea Clan go first, the Wing Clan last. This was a mutually beneficial decision, more aligned with the actual situation.

The Sea Clan went first because the desert environment affects them greatly, dampening combat power. If faced with a master among the Mountain Demons, they might not even escape, so they're willing to probe first to see if any benefits can be gained.

The Wing Clan's five followed primarily because they had no concerns about the environment, and the Winged demons are swift, with escape abilities far superior to the Sea Clan. Even if they lose, they wouldn't leave their lives here.

The key is that this approach better suits the Winged demons' proud and arrogant nature.

The Old Redcap Demon reckoned he would probably be the sixth or seventh to enter, able to observe more before then.

Tens of thousands of demons surrounded Minggu Mountain, leaving a circle of several miles as the battle ground. The peak of Bone Mountain was the place of victory and defeat. After both sides' ten had fought, the side still standing atop would win.

If the Alliance wins, the overseas Demon Clan will obediently follow orders, retaining only nominal independence.

If the Sea and Wing tribes win, they can continue their carefree life offshore, unchallenged by anyone.

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