After all, there is always a bigger fish. Jared had only become a Tribulator cultivator, so he wasn’t exactly undefeatable in the Ethereal Realm.
“The opening of the Celestial Battlefield on Demonia Mountain wouldn’t be the same as any other location, without any rules to speak of, Mr. Chance. The six major factions on Demonia Mountain have already achieved an agreement with the various clans and cultivators in the same area. No random individual will be given entry to the Celestial Battlefield on Demonia Mountain. Only those who possess a token will be able to get there. This method will ward off some wandering cultivators and cultivators from other regions. Unless they are willing to offer some resources, they can’t get it. An entrance fee, so to speak. This way, the cultivators and clans in the southern region will gain a natural advantage and even obtain extra resources. Blood Spirit Valley, as one of the major factions on Demonia Mountain, naturally has a limited amount of tokens we can distribute to people we deem worthy. I can assure you that you will be able to enter the Celestial Battlefield first,” said Igor.
His words stunned Hamish, Jared, and the others.
“Why would the cultivators in the southern region agree to cooperate with you Demonic Cultivators?” asked Misho, puzzled.
“Why not? If we work together, everyone benefits from this arrangement. If we don’t, then it’s a lose-lose situation for everyone. No one will say no to extra resources, so they complied. Don’t forget that many people tend to value benefits over most things. If the Celestial Battlefield is located in your territory, and some Demonic Cultivators propose to work with you to make the best out of it, will you turn them down?” Igor sneered.
Misho grew silent because he agreed with Igor’s words. After all, the Demon Seal Alliance, an organization with the goal of eliminating the Demonic Cultivators, ultimately worked with them. If that could happen, then why couldn’t any group cooperate with the Demonic Cultivators under the right circumstances?
“This is better. With order, massacres can be avoided. If there is no order, then Demonia Mountain will surely become a hellish place littered with death,” remarked Jared.
The entire Ethereal Realm now lacked order. While the realm’s five major territories were governed by someone, the rulers tended to care more about their cultivation than anything. If they didn’t care about their territory, then certainly no one else would.
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