In Taiyi Hall, the elder is fishing.

Having roamed the Changqing Immortal Clan and learned the internal affairs of the Dynasty, after deciding to abdicate, Zheng Dongliu intended to take up residence at the Two Realms Pass.

That was indeed his plan originally.

But then, Lu Jin'an, who ascended to immortality overnight, single-handedly upset the balance of power between the Human and Demon Clans, forcefully pushing the frontline to the borders of the Central Domain...

Well, now staying at the Two Realms Pass has become meaningless.

Thus, after much deliberation, Zheng Dongliu decided to return to prepare for the ceremony of Lu Jin'an inheriting the position of Sect Master.

However, shortly after his return, the elder was so exasperated that he nearly coughed up blood.

He knew that enjoying the fruits of victory was normal, but how could that child Jin'an remain on Yun Meng Cliff, ignoring the world outside?

Although he comforted himself by thinking there might be some reason behind it, as the days passed, the voices of public opinion grew louder, and more people came to see him as the Sect Master...

Moreover, people he sent over were directly chased away from Yun Meng Cliff by Lu Jin'an...

So Zheng Dongliu simply shut himself away, avoiding guests, and fished alone, which indeed improved his mood significantly.

"Sect Master."

Ji Wenchang approached silently: "The Saint Heir didn't return to Yun Meng Cliff last night."

"That's good; it's still necessary for a Master to preach." Zheng Dongliu smiled broadly. "Though I suspect there's some inside story, in the end, a pile of rumors is not a good thing."

Ji Wenchang chuckled: "I think you're over-worrying. Since you've decided to resign, you should be at ease. Even if Jin'an indulges in pleasures, he understands that when the nation falls, there's nothing to enjoy."

"Did the Monarchs of the fallen Immortal Dynasties not understand this truth?" Zheng Dongliu sighed. "That's a fox spirit; I even want to take a trip to Qingqiu."

Ji Wenchang did not respond, instead saying: "Zhu Tianqi wishes to negotiate peace."

"Oh?" Zheng Dongliu immediately showed interest: "What kind of peace?"

"A hundred years without military action." Ji Wenchang said, "Neither side is allowed to interfere in each other's internal affairs. Time for recuperation and growth."

After a pause, he added, "He said you're sure to agree."

Zheng Dongliu sighed lightly; the defeated side proposed peace with the confidence of a victor, but the Human Clan could only verbally despise them.

After all, their overall strength still fell short of the Demon Clan.

Coupled with the need for development in the Central Domain and the Eastern Realm, and Lu Jin'an yet to enter Divine Concealment, a renewed conflict is indeed unlikely.

Especially since, now, quite a few fence-sitting races are leaning towards the Demon Clan.

For them, maintaining a standoff between the Demon and Human Clans is best, as they can profit from both. Once one side gains dominance, there is the worry of being purged afterward if they don't defect...

But...

"Peace, they're so assured of giving Jin'an time to grow?" Zheng Dongliu set down his fishing rod. "When Jin'an steps into the Divine Concealment, how will they survive? It doesn't make sense."

Ji Wenchang pondered, "Could it be they think the Saint Heir is indulging in pleasures, neglecting his cultivation..."

"A hundred years is not short." Zheng Dongliu raised his hand. "They're either scoundrels or thieves."

"So... refuse?"

After a brief silence, Zheng Dongliu said: "Agree to it. After all, I'm about to step down, and if there are any conspiracies by then...

Heh, what does the peace agreement of the former Dynasty have to do with the current one?"

Ji Wenchang was taken aback, then smiled knowingly. Zheng Dongliu then stood up, looked skyward, and said: "Let's go, meet him."

Central Region border.

Zheng Dongliu, feigning seriousness, looked at the peace agreement prepared by Zhu Tianqi and casually asked: "Isn't it important for the Tongtian Immortal Dynasty's someone to witness such an important moment?"

"Sect Master Zheng, I naturally will come."

A voice like a great bell, the Tongtian Saint Emperor Li Chengshi, clad in a crown robe, slowly entered Zheng Dongliu's field of vision.

As one of the top five strongmen of the present day, Li Chengshi naturally exudes the majestic, sun-like, supreme aura of a monarch.

Seeing this old acquaintance he hadn't seen in a long time, Zheng Dongliu was a bit surprised: "Why not come down from the Chang'an Domain?"

"Old fellow, with Lu Jin'an emerging, you're becoming increasingly unruly."

"At my age, can't I feel a bit proud?" Zheng Dongliu said nonchalantly, "Add a restriction on the Upper Realm in this agreement, or I won't sign."

"Fine." Zhu Tianqi readily agreed: "I'm not one to just talk; if Li Chengshi dares not to sign, I'll kill him for you."

Li Chengshi snorted coldly, raised his hand, and used his finger as a pen to add new content to the agreement.

Seeing the expressions of these two opponents, Zheng Dongliu, just about to sign, suddenly said: "Li Chengshi, the main reason you want to kill me isn't because I'm too strong, but because I'm out of your control, right?"

The instant those words fell, regardless of whether it was Zhu Tianqi or Li Chengshi, their expressions both subtly changed.

Zheng Dongliu chuckled, casting his gaze toward Qingyun Jun behind Zhu Tianqi: "Xiong Qiong can occupy your son, but some people can't occupy this old man. It's something I didn't understand before, but after visiting a place, I understood.

This old man is also one of those so-called 'Fragments' in your mouth, but not the type that can have several phases of transformation like the Demon Clan, rather a fragment of a vessel, isn't it?"

Li Chengshi remained silent for a moment, then sighed softly: "Being a noble 'God', yet pitying the lowly common people, this is your greatest mistake."

"God?" Zheng Dongliu scoffed. "Who's God?"

"Back then, it wasn't those common people who saved the Human Clan!" Li Chengshi's voice was indifferent. "The way we saved the Human Clan back then, we can still save them now... if it weren't for you."