freenovelworld Chapter 467 Cooperation!
Chapter 467 Cooperation!
The Sky Fox King's gaze met Li Xingyun's. Her eyes were like a deep pool, making it difficult to glimpse into her true thoughts. She couldn't help but feel surprised. This incident had just happened, so how could Li Xingyun know so much about it? Even more than she, the Sky Fox King!
Li Xingyun's words were true; his assessment of the situation was incredibly accurate. The Sky Fox King was now caught in a dilemma. On the one hand, she knew the Tiger King was no good, and if he ascended the throne, life would be extremely difficult for the Sky Fox Clan. In comparison, the current royal dragon clan was clearly much more gentle and kind.
However, the crux of the matter was that the current situation was extremely unfavorable to the Sky Foxes. The Tiger King was powerful, while the Dragon Clan was relatively weak. If they rashly sent reinforcements at this time, and if they failed, the consequences would be unbearable for the Sky Foxes. This left the Sky Fox King hesitant, unsure what to do.
"You! What on earth do you want to do!" The Sky Fox King took a deep breath, staring at Li Xingyun with his eyes like an eagle, and asked in a low voice, as if suppressing the anger in his heart.
Li Xingyun's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile. He leisurely picked up the tea that Li Mei had just filled, took a sip, and then said with a half-smile: "It's very simple! Submit to the Shenwu Empire, and I will ensure that your Sky Fox Clan is safe!"
Upon hearing this, the Sky Fox King's expression instantly turned extremely ugly. She widened her eyes and looked at Li Xingyun in disbelief, as if she had heard the most ridiculous thing in the world.
"What?" The Sky Fox King's voice unconsciously rose an octave, and she almost thought she had misheard. Asking her to give up her current status as a member of the Xixia royal family and the glory of the demon race to join the human race was simply an insult to her!
"Now the Shenwu Empire has begun to send troops to the Nanman and Beiming empires. The next step will be your Xixia Demon Kingdom. Do you have any choice?" The smile on Li Xingyun's lips became more and more playful. Although his words were understated, the threat revealed in them was chilling.
The Sky Fox King's brow furrowed. He knew the might of the Shenwu Empire, but attacking the three empires simultaneously was undoubtedly courting death. However, facing Li Xingyun's threat, he remained undeterred. Instead, he sneered and retorted, "Haha! King Qin, you're so arrogant! Aren't you afraid of slipping your tongue? The Shenwu Empire is powerful, but attacking the three empires simultaneously is simply courting death!"
"Oh! What if the Shenwu Empire has an elite army composed of tens of millions of masters?" Li Xingyun raised the corner of his mouth slightly, looking at the Sky Fox King with a smile, as if he was stating a very common fact.
Upon hearing this, the Sky Fox King was stunned at first, and then he snorted coldly, "Hmph! Just because you say there is one, it's one? I also said that my fox clan has tens of thousands of land immortals!" Her voice was full of disdain, and it was obvious that she did not believe what Li Xingyun said.
Li Xingyun saw this, but he was not angry. He still had a smile on his face. His eyes fell on the eyes of the Sky Fox King and he said slowly: "There must be some demons from the Sky Burial Territory who have fled to your Sky Fox City!"
The Sky Fox King's heart tightened. She didn't expect Li Xingyun to suddenly mention this matter, but she didn't show it on her face. She just responded calmly, "So what?"
The smile on Li Xingyun's face widened. "You can call him and ask if there are any soldiers below the Grandmaster level among my millions of soldiers in Southern Xinjiang!" His tone was very firm, as if he was absolutely sure of what he said.
The Sky Fox King was silent for a moment. He stared into Li Xingyun's eyes, trying to find a flaw in his expression, but in the end he found nothing.
"Hoo~~" The Sky Fox King took a deep breath, then slowly exhaled a stream of hot air, as if calming her inner turmoil. After a moment, she finally spoke, "Let's assume that what you say is true. If we allow the Sky Foxes to submit to the Divine Martial Empire, what will we gain? And what will we have to pay?"
"Haha! Clever!" Li Xingyun's lips curled up slightly, revealing a faint smile, expressing his appreciation for the Sky Fox King's reaction. He nodded gently, then spoke slowly, "By submitting to the Divine Martial Empire, the Sky Foxes will not only receive our powerful protection, free from the suffering of war, but will also be able to coexist harmoniously with our human race and share a peaceful and prosperous era."
Li Xingyun's voice was gentle yet firm, reassuring the Sky Fox King. However, the Sky Fox King still seemed a little hesitant. She pressed on, "What will we have to pay?"
Li Xingyun smiled slightly, revealing a snow-white fang, looking a bit cunning. He paused, then said, "It's actually very simple. All you Sky Foxes need to do is be obedient and follow my orders."
The Sky Fox King's eyes widened as she looked at Li Xingyun with suspicion, as if she couldn't believe what she was hearing. She hesitated for a moment and asked, "Is it...that simple?"
Li Xingyun's smile widened, and he replied affirmatively, "Yes, it's that simple."
The Sky Fox King was still a little incredulous. She pressed on, "Don't you need our Sky Fox tribe to send troops?"
Li Xingyun was stunned when he heard this, seemingly a little surprised by the question. He looked at the Sky Fox King with a flicker of disdain in his eyes, then laughed and said, "Sending troops? I really don't think your Sky Fox Clan has that much strength."
The Sky Fox King's expression instantly darkened. She hadn't expected Li Xingyun to underestimate the Sky Fox Clan's strength. Unwilling to accept this, she pressed on, "Then...then won't we, the Sky Fox Clan's soldiers, help you attack the Xixia Demon Kingdom?"
"No need!" Li Xingyun's voice was cold and firm, as if his words were an imperial decree that could not be violated. "The iron cavalry of the Shenwu Empire swept everything like a storm. The surrender of your Sky Fox clan is just to reduce casualties and set an example for other demon clans!" His eyes were as sharp as cold stars, staring straight at the Sky Fox King, revealing a powerful pressure.
After hearing Li Xingyun's words, the Sky Fox King let out a helpless smile. She knew full well that facing the might of the Divine Martial Empire, the Sky Fox Clan had no chance of resistance. However, as the king of her clan, how could she surrender so easily?
Li Xingyun seemed to see through the Sky Fox King's thoughts. He shook his head helplessly, and then said in a slightly teasing tone: "Do I need to give you some time to think about it?" Although his voice was gentle, the sarcasm in it could not be ignored.