{AN: Myriad Sect Alliance is changed to Grand Sect Alliance to differentiate with the Myriad Clan Union.)
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Wang Wei made so preparations before entering the Source Qi Space. The talisman beca a guide similar to his ability, leading him to the eting's destination. He found himself facing a vast ocean that was the purest of blue.
'Immortal Qi? This place is so valuable.' The energy in this ocean was enough to cultivate more than 150 Immortal Venerables or more than 5 Immortal Sovereigns.
'What a eting place,' he comnted with squinting eyes. He glanced in the distance. There was a small pavilion at the center of the ocean with two people waiting with already brewed tea that he could sll from such a distance.
Wang Wei flew over and slowly landed. He first glanced at Xi Shangyan, and his first thought was how beautiful she was. She had on a blue hanfu with star symbols that illuminated her presence when looked at the right angle.
'She stopped reducing her aura and beauty,' Wang Wei comnted. Xi Shangyan's beauty was on par with Xu Shi, if not better. However, her reputation in the lower dinsion paled compared to Xu Shi because she actively lowered her aura and beauty.
Wang Wei glanced at the second person. It was a middle-aged man. He looked ordinary compared to Xi Shangyan, but in the depth of his eyes, there was a light more brilliant than any star.
"This is our Celestial Clan Patriarch, the Cosmic Earth Empyrean," Xi Shangyan introduced.
"You can call Xi Xing," the Celestial Patriarch introduced himself by cupping his hands. Wang Wei returned the salute.
'This man is the first Everlasting Empyrean I've t,' Wang Wei thought. 'He should not be a simple character.' it was terrible to be an Everlasting in this era. Being an Empyrean, especially the one closest to the Paragon Realm, would get soone on a watchlist. However, Everlastings is on another level.
They must survive countless plots and assassinations, and sotis, the parasites will use any excuse to eliminate them directly. The fact that the Celestial Patriarch survived for so long proved his ability.
After an introduction, the three sat together, and the patriarch served tea. "I heard about all your exploits from Yan'er, but seeing in person is sothing else."
The Celestial Patriarch's cultivation was 85% Grand Dao Source, and with his boosts, he had no problem-fighting peak Empyreans. However, as soon as he laid eyes on Wang Wei, he felt a warning from his intuition.
"How old are you, if you don't mind asking?"
"Very young," Wang Wei replied, making Xi Xing sighed. "The saying is right: true genius only appears in tis of chaos." He could barely accept an ascendee to be an Empyrean already, but for the latter to have such strength. 'I guess he's the chosen one for a reason.'
"Patriarch," Xi Shangyan stated while motioning her head.
"Oh, where is my head," Xi Xing said. "This ocean is a eting gift."
"How generous," Wang Wei praised before sipping his tea. He felt a hot feeling rushing through his body and slowly nourishing it. "Good tea," he comnted. This tea would have benefited him imnsely if he were in the 0 or first Heaven. However, the effect was still applicable to him on a smaller scale.
"Maybe a little too generous."
"We wanted to start this eting on a good note," Xi Xing replied.
"That's good to hear."
"Yan'er told you like to do things directly, so let's do that," Xi Xing stated. "Have you co to garner our support?"
"That's correct."
"We intended to support you from the beginning — hence this gift and why we sent one of our most talented mbers to make contact," Xi Xing continued. "However, we also want to benefit from this ordeal. So, to be straightforward, what can we get from you?"
Wang Wei put his teacup on the table. "Before I answer, let ask: Who decided to serve the Five-Feather Phoenix? Was it your clan's personal decision or one from the Myriad Clan Union?"
"Why does that matter?"
"It seems it was your decision," Wang Wei deduced. "Your intention was probably to turn on her and beco one of the parasites and rise to a level on par with the union by using the world's resources. Unfortunately, your view of the situation was wrong. The suns only needed watchdogs, aning there was no room for you to have a successful rebellion — no room to climb the ladder.
"Now, your only choice is to take down the parasites and convince the union that you did not betray them. Your plan from the start was to take down the enemy from the inside. Tell if I'm missing sothing?"
Xi Xing was silent, so he sipped his tea. "I was warned of your wisdom." He smiled wryly while shaking his head. "Let's say you're right. This does not change anything. We can fight these parasites by ourselves. We don't have to rely on you just because you have destiny on your side."
Wang Wei agreed. Working with him will only legitimize the Celestial Race's "plan" to take down the parasites from within, thus increasing their chances of convincing the union.
"You must work with because I can guarantee the union will not treat you as traitors. Even better, I guarantee they will praise and reward you for your actions."
"Those are bold words," Xi Xing said with squinted eyes. "But how exactly will you do that?"
"Don't you rember who one of the three Primal Paragons of the Union is?"
"The Heaven Opening Paragon — Wang Guo."
"Yes, one of my ancestors."
"Wasn't the Wang Clan divided? I don't see how you can influence him?"
"Our relationship is closer than you think," Wang Wei said. "However, we know the backlash that would occur if the world knew how close or united we were."
"Indeed, no one wants a truly united Wang Clan," Xi Xing comnted. He had to admit, this proposition was alluring. As long as one of the Primal Paragons spoke, the others would have no choice but to give him face, and that would solve all of the Celestial Race's problems.
"Are you sure your words are so valuable?" Xi Xing asked.
"What do you think is my most valuable aspect?" Wang Wei asked instead of answering. "Do you think it's my destiny? No, that's worthless in the eyes of many people. My greatest asset is my talent and the fact that I can be considered a Primal Paragon Seed. Can you imagine how much the Dao Opening Sect and my ancestors value ? As long as I say sothing, they will listen and value my opinion."
'Indeed,' Xi Xing thought. He focused so much on this man's destiny that he overlooked his greatest value — his talent. Very few people can receive the title or position of a Primal Paragon Seed, and are all suprely talented individuals. Xi Xing had to admit that Wang Wei's talent trumped all the seeds he's read about in records.
"I have to say — I'm convinced," Xi Xing stated. "The Celestial Race will be more than happy to ally with you. However, are you interested in establishing deeper bonds through marriage?" He motioned to Xi Shangyan.
"Yan'er is our clan's most beautiful woman, and she has unparalleled talent. Usually, such a woman would be the core of our clan, but for you, we're willing to make an exception."
Wang Wei looked at the calm Xi Shangyan. By her deanor, it appeared she knew of this before and was prepared.
"As appealing as your offer is, I have to decline. My heart belongs to one woman."
Xi Xing gritted his teeth. "We don't mind if she's not the main wife as long as you promise to treat her fairly."
"The answer is still the sa."
Xu Xing looked at his clear eyes and knew this man would not budge. "It's a sha," he sighed. "Let's discuss the terms of the alliance." They spent the next few hours discussing the nitty gritty before coming to an agreent, which primarily involved resources and manpower.
The Celestial Race will send powerhouses for certain battles or missions once Wang Wei requests them. Secondly, they will provide him with unique Qis to help him build his power, but there is a limit; however, Wang Wei will have priority in buying them.
Wang Wei convinced them to donate the Treasure King Qi, which can evolve a Supre Innate Treasure into a Supre Chaos Treasure. However, he needed to negotiate and buy rank 12 Qi since the clan had a small quantity and wanted to rebuild their powers.
After signing the agreent, Wang Wei took this ocean of Immortal Qi away, leaving the two alone.
"Once again, I apologize," Xi Xing stated. "I know soone of your talent should have the power to choose your Dao Companion, but we had to risk it for such a talent."
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