Rhys Fox suddenly found himself with a headache.

Norah Matthews clearly hailed from the Azure Dragon Palace and could lead the negotiation. Her calm expression made it evident her words weren't mere bluffs.

Callie Matthews' grandfather is the Clan Leader, which is an advantage in the negotiation, but his identity as Clan Leader would also make it impossible for him to completely yield.

The dignity of the Dragon Clan must be maintained!

Rhys Fox said in a deep voice, "What is the Azure Dragon Palace's stance then?"

Norah Matthews calmly replied, "All captives from both sides will be exchanged. Additionally, as Callie Matthews' aunt, I can individually pay a ransom to redeem Callie Matthews."

"The Spirit Vein is currently with our Dragon Clan, and there's absolutely no reason to hand it over. As for the compensation for killing, we don't accept it. The Dragon Clan and the Human Race have been fighting and opposing each other for years. Why need a reason to attack the enemy, and why should killing the enemy require compensation?"

Rhys Fox angrily said, "We discovered the Spirit Vein, and you snatched it as if it were yours. So, you don't want to negotiate, huh? Do you think we dare not kill?"

Casen Matthews sneered, "Don't forget, you have eighteen people in our hands. We've inquired, and they're the most promising batch of disciples from your Sect, the future of your Sect."

Rhys Fox coldly said, "The Dragon Clan has its dignity, as does the Human Race. The Hundred Tribulations Gate also has its dignity. If you sincerely don't want to negotiate, then let it be."

"We have Callie Matthews, Eliel Matthews, and more than ten Golden Immortal Guards in our hands. Their significance is not lesser than the disciples of the Hundred Tribulations Gate in your hands. In contrast, we've profited. If you want to kill, let's kill together, wipe each other out, and then come back for a fight to the death. We've already fought for over ten thousand years. What's another ten thousand?"

Casen Matthews sternly said, "Fight then, the first thing we'll do is eliminate your Hundred Tribulations Gate!"

Rhys Fox laughed heartily, "If the Hundred Tribulations Gate were so easily wiped out, it would've ceased to exist long ago. Would you need to stand here and boast? Didn't we fight before, yet we survived well?"

The atmosphere suddenly grew tense, with both sides ready to draw swords. No one was willing to back down, all seeking control over the Spirit Vein's usage rights.

Carson Flores thought for a moment, stepped forward, and said with a smile, "With negotiations, everyone needs to show some sincerity. Otherwise, if tempers flare and all hostages perish, igniting a new war full of casualties—is that what you want?"

The lady in green cast her eyes on Carson Flores, wrinkled her brow, but kept silent.

Casen Matthews sneered, "You only ask us to yield, why doesn't your Hundred Tribulations Gate yield?"

Carson Flores took out the Immortal Palace Order, smiling, "I'm Carson Flores, Immortal Palace Special Envoy, not a disciple of the Hundred Tribulations Gate."

Norah Matthews and Casen Matthews both showed slight changes in expression.

Immortal Palace Special Envoy!

Why is the Immortal Palace involved in this matter?

Though the Dragon Clan has never shown regard for the Immortal Palace, it doesn't mean they don't dread it.

The Immortal Palace is the Master of the Immortal Domains!

Casen Matthews coldly said, "What, does the Immortal Palace intend to interfere with our Dragon Clan affairs?"

Carson Flores smiled slightly, "Leader Casen, don't misunderstand. I'm here to track down news from the Heavenly Alliance and happened upon some information regarding cooperation between the Heavenly Alliance and your Dragon Clan. So, I came to investigate."

"The Dragon Clan has always been independent and detached, and the Immortal Palace is well aware. I'm merely revealing my identity to offer you mediation. After all, if nobody steps back, what will be the outcome of continued stalemate?"

"Bold words and broken alliances may feel overwhelming and pleasurable, but can they truly resolve problems? If you possess the Spirit Vein, can you peacefully cultivate? If the Hundred Tribulations Gate doesn't obtain the Spirit Vein, will you rest easy as they cultivate in it?"

Carson Flores said nothing about Bai Senior Brother's matter. If mentioned, it could add unforeseen variables out of nowhere.

Norah Matthews calmly said, "Then what is your opinion?"

Carson Flores smiled, "First, exchange all captives from both sides."

No one spoke, they all waited quietly.

"Secondly, the location of the Spirit Vein resides between the two forces, meaning it belongs neither to the Dragon Clan nor to the Human Race. Therefore, I suggest it be jointly managed, with related regulations, and shared usage."

"Considering the Hundred Tribulations Gate discovered the Spirit Vein, they should have an advantage in usage. For instance, in constructing a formation for cultivation that accommodates a hundred people, the ratio of people from the Hundred Tribulations Gate could be slightly higher, say sixty people, accounting for sixty percent."

Once spoken, everyone fell into contemplation.

Joint cultivation?

Carson Flores mentioned a phrase earlier that hit home for both the Puddington Tribe and the Hundred Tribulations Gate. Single-handedly occupying the Spirit Vein for peaceful cultivation was absolutely impossible.

Destruction is easy, construction is hard. If I can't have it, I'll destroy it.

Isn't it simple?

Can you prevent me?

In general, if I can't endure it, don't expect to benefit.

No one should think they can cultivate here!

Under such premises, if both sides can lay down their previous hostilities and mutually develop and cultivate, it's not unacceptable compared to mutually gaining nothing good.

Carson Flores watched the reactions on both sides, feeling relieved.

There is hope!

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