"As for the question you raised about whether the Witch Clan will agree to negotiations, it's actually quite simple. I'll ask you all a question: why have all races wanted to invade human territory since ancient times?"
Seeing that most of the kings and nobles had begun to waver, Duke Yanshan then spoke up.
Upon hearing this, many kings and nobles were taken aback.
"Isn't there a rumor that it's because all races believe that the 'Primordial Land' inhabited by humans contains some kind of 'key' that can unlock chaos?"
The Marquis of Pingyang frowned and said, "It is precisely because the human race has mastered this 'key' that they have been able to gradually rise above all other races with their weak bodies, while the other worlds inhabited by other races have gradually declined. However, I think many of the kings and nobles present have already verified this matter, and it is pure nonsense..."
The Earl of Pingyang suddenly stopped speaking, startled, and turned to look in a certain direction.
The other princes and nobles also realized what was happening and turned to look, and the atmosphere in the hall gradually became strange.
The "rumor" mentioned by the Earl of Pingyang was indeed the most widely circulated version among the kings and nobles, but at least until today, all the kings and nobles, including the top-level Golden Immortals, thought it was just a rumor.
The reason why the Earl of Pingyang suddenly stopped speaking halfway through was because a major event had occurred that day.
Shen Qian killed Zhaoyuan Hou.
With the body of mountains and seas.
During this process, Shen Qian truly summoned the "power of chaos".
This event caused a sensation throughout the royal circles. At the time, some royals even said that "Chen Qian may have found the so-called 'key'." However, not long after this event, the royal council was convened, so most royals could not connect the two events of the witch tribe's invasion and Chen Qian's awakening.
At this moment, under the guidance of Duke Yanshan, everyone suddenly realized that the rumors... were not rumors at all!
Therefore, at this moment, all the kings and nobles subconsciously looked at Chen Qian.
"Han Chi, what do you want to do!" Wu Wei's eyes were icy cold, seemingly conveying a warning.
But Duke Yanshan didn't even look at Wu Wei, and simply smiled and said, "Didn't you ask what the basis for peace talks is? This is the basis!"
"If the Witch Clan, and indeed all other races, want the 'key,' then so be it!"
Duke Yanshan's resounding words echoed in the hall, "We used to think that this was just an excuse for all races to exterminate the human race, but now our human race has a peerless genius to prove this rumor, so why start a war for no reason?"
"It's nothing more than mastering the secret of chaos. Our human race never had this secret before, yet we still managed to survive amidst the myriad races. Would handing over this secret really have any impact?"
The entire hall was quiet.
Not to mention the neutral princes, even the staunch Nine Princes faction wavered slightly at this moment.
Because what Yanshan Gong said is still an irrefutable fact.
"Our human race has never sacrificed its own people for the sake of survival, and it never will!"
Wu Wei then resolutely said, "Dying in battle is one thing, but dying needlessly is another. If it's about sacrificing anyone to achieve so-called 'peace,' then don't even mention it again!"
One of the kings opened his mouth, but ultimately remained silent.
Because Wu Wei's words were from the perspective of true righteousness, sacrificing one person today could lead to sacrificing a hundred tomorrow. This did not align with the inherent pride of these top human powerhouses, and no king or noble would openly approve such a proposal.
"Who said we had to sacrifice ourselves before the sinking?"
To everyone's surprise, Duke Yanshan chuckled and stated bluntly, "What I meant was simply to share this 'secret'."
Everyone, including Wu Wei, was taken aback.
“That’s right. What all the races want is the ‘secret’ to unlocking the chaos, not any specific person. If sharing this secret could potentially bring about a ceasefire, then I think it’s worth a try.”
As they looked at each other in bewilderment, Marquis Xuanming suddenly spoke.
Although his stance was biased towards the Divine Emperor Palace, it must be said that his words actually touched on the bottom line that most kings and nobles could accept.
It's just sharing a secret, not giving up anything. If it can really resolve this crisis, it seems like a worthwhile deal no matter how you look at it.
For a moment, many nobles and dignitaries looked at Wu Wei.
"Minister, if it's just a trial, it might not be a bad idea. If the Witch Clan disagrees, we can fight again!"
"I second that!"
I second that!
Many neutral kings and nobles spoke up, expressing their opinions.
Wu Wei frowned. He knew that Yan Shan Gong had ill intentions, but at least on the surface, there was nothing wrong with the suggestion. Moreover, Wu Wei didn't actually know how Shen Qian had mastered the secret of chaos, so he looked at Shen Qian.
"Shen Qian, what is your own attitude?"
As Wu Wei asked his question, all eyes in the room once again focused on Shen Qian.
Being watched by so many kings and nobles, even Shen Qian felt a sense of pressure.
But at that moment, all he could do was smile bitterly.
The secret of chaos?
This is more than just the secret of chaos!
He was probably the only one present who knew the whole truth. Even Duke Yanshan, who was unaware of his own schemes, might not have known what truly threatened the human race.
The so-called "key" was merely a bait subtly thrown out by the "Way of Heaven" from the very beginning.
The powerful beings of all races have long been corrupted by the "Dao of Heaven," or rather, their ancestors, who originated from chaos, were impure from the very beginning, and the idea of annihilating humanity has long been rooted deep in their souls.
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