Mills frowned. He didn't want to admit defeat so easily, but faced with Qin Ze's strength, he had to think of other ways.
Finally, he said in a deep voice, "Fine, we agree to talks, but we must not show weakness. Our beautiful country must also have a share in the matter of the Himalayas."
The high-ranking leaders nodded in agreement. They knew that the situation was no longer optimistic and that the only way to gain an opportunity was through negotiations.
Although the leaders of the United States were unwilling, they had no choice but to back down for the time being and pin their hopes on the outcome of the peace talks.
In the temporary camp, Qin Ze and the other five Grandmasters were discussing their next plan.
They sat around a simple wooden table, with maps and strategic charts laid out, discussing how to deal with the threat from foreign coalition forces.
Just as they were talking, a communication message suddenly came through, and Qin Ze and the others' communication devices flashed simultaneously.
Qin Ze smiled and connected the call.
On the screen was a contact request from the foreign coalition forces. Qin Ze and the others exchanged glances, then couldn't help but laugh.
The eldest elder of the Liu family spoke up, saying, "It seems Mills has chickened out this time and is actually asking to negotiate with us."
The deputy patriarch of the Li family echoed, "The young master of the Qin family has performed exceptionally well this time, to the point that even they have to take the initiative to curry favor with him."
Qin Ze smiled slightly and nodded in agreement to the communication request.
On the screen, Mills' face appeared, his expression grim, his eyes filled with resentment and anger. He spoke, "Qin Ze, we are willing to negotiate with you regarding the Himalayan Secret Realm."
Qin Ze smiled faintly: "Looks like you guys chickened out."
Mills snorted coldly: "We're not cowards, we just understand that things have come to this point, and continuing to fight will not benefit either side."
Qin Ze nodded: "In that case, we are willing to talk."
Shortly thereafter, the two sides agreed to meet at a central point in the Himalayas for formal negotiations.
Qin Ze and the other five Grandmasters left the camp and headed to the meeting place.
Mills also led four Grandmasters there.
The two sides met at the meeting place, and the atmosphere was tense and full of hostility.
Mills' face was gloomy, his eyes filled with resentment and anger, while Qin Ze and the others remained calm and fearless.
This meeting will determine the ownership of the Himalayan hidden realm, and both sides know that it is crucial to avoid losing it.
At the heart of the Himalayas, Mills's somber face was filled with rage.
He proposed to explore the secret realm with Qin Ze and split the treasures obtained there in half.
However, Qin Ze firmly disagreed, replying without hesitation: "The Himalayas are Chinese territory, and we cannot give you anything from there."
Mills grew increasingly furious: "Don't forget, the secret realm is fraught with danger, not something you can easily explore! If we really go all in, even if we win, it will be a Pyrrhic victory. In that case, nobody will be able to enter the secret realm!"
Qin Ze remained unmoved, coldly looking at Mills: "Want to give it a try?"
The situation reached a stalemate, and the atmosphere became extremely tense.
Neither side was willing to back down or compromise.
However, at this critical moment, Mills' communication device suddenly rang.
He connected the call, and his expression gradually became complicated.
At the same time, Qin Ze's communication device also rang, and he answered it as well.
During the communication, both countries expressed their desire to avoid armed conflict. The United States proposed to enter the secret realm, but not for any treasures within, only to undergo trials in the realm. They would also provide China with information on cyborgs.
China agreed to the proposal, as they had always needed data on cyborgs.
To compensate the aristocratic families, Huaxia also stated that it would allocate a large portion of cultivation resources to them.
Qin Ze pondered for a moment, then finally nodded. He knew that neither China nor the United States wanted to give up on the current situation.
He then turned to Mills and calmly said, "We agree to your proposal."
Mills' anger and gloom were palpable, but he also understood that the situation was beyond question.
He gave a cold laugh, indicating his agreement.
The two sides finally reached a temporary agreement, averting a larger-scale conflict.
Qin Ze and Mills exchanged glances, both knowing that this was merely a superficial compromise and the struggle for the secret realm was far from over.
However, the situation has stabilized for the time being, which at least allows both sides to ease the tense atmosphere temporarily.
After Qin Ze and Mills left, Mills' subordinates exchanged puzzled glances.
One of them couldn't help but ask, "Are we really going to give up the treasures of the secret realm? These treasures are of great significance to us."
Mills grinned maliciously and patiently explained, "What they mean is that we enter the secret realm first, and once we're inside, we can do whatever we want. Do we need China's permission? As for this so-called spirit of contract, that's just a tactic to deceive the enemy."
Mills' words made his intentions clear to his subordinates, and they couldn't help but feel a chill.
In this cruel world of cultivation, the spirit of contract may be meaningful to some, but for most, it is just an illusion.
On the other side, Wang Ying looked at Qin Ze curiously and asked softly, "Qin Ze, why did you agree to the US's proposal? They're not exactly known for keeping their word."
Qin Ze smiled, a deep meaning flashing in his eyes: "Sister Ying, sometimes we need to make some compromises on the surface. As for the United States, I know what kind of people they are. But don't worry, I'm not so easy to bully. There was one last thing they said, which I didn't say... If Mills dares to make any small moves, kill him without mercy."
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