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Chapter 2238: Chapter 2238: By Any Means Necessary, Life and Death Left to Fate!

”If I don’t agree, what do you intend to do?”

Faced with Ernesto Stein’s cold questioning once again, Eugene James’s expression turned slightly colder as he replied indifferently, ”Since none of us can explore, naturally, no one should explore. Moreover, this is the joint opinion of Mount Lingmiao and White Magpie Sect.”

Ernesto Stein was furious at his words, his face turning livid. Was this an attempt to forcibly take it?

If they couldn’t have it, then would they resort to mutual destruction?

Ernesto Stein surveyed their line of giant ships behind him, silently weighing his chances of winning if things took a turn for the worse.

The conclusion left Ernesto Stein quite disappointed; the opposing party came prepared, with numerous experts. Green Bird City, with its solitary power, was clearly unable to stand against the alliance of the two sects.

Grinding his teeth, Ernesto Stein sneered coldly, ”After expending so much financial, material, and human resources, we’ve finally constructed this Void Corridor, creating a possibility to enter the Secret Realm. You’ve contributed nothing, yet now you show up wanting to join us in developing and exploring the Secret Realm. Is there such a good deal in this world?”

Rachel Parrish smiled enticingly, ”We certainly won’t ignore the past contributions of Green Bird City. I think the three of us should sit down and have a proper discussion. We are willing to pay a certain price to obtain the qualification for peaceful exploration of the Secret Realm. What do you think?”

Ernesto Stein felt secret hatred, yet there was no other option.

Ever since news of the Secret Realm leaked, his every move was under their watch, enabling them to arrive at such an opportune moment. Perhaps their people had been waiting here for a while.

The reason they hadn’t arrived first was fear of provoking his side into an aggressive response, ruining the hard-built Teleportation Gate, leading to mutual destruction and achieving nothing but animosity, which wouldn’t be worth it.

Now that the main force of Green Bird City had arrived, so had they, joining forces to exert pressure on him. One played the soft role, the other the hard role, with the ultimate goal of bringing him into negotiations, allowing both of their sects to participate in the Secret Realm exploration.

After all those initial efforts and investments, it wasn’t easy for Ernesto Stein to destroy the Teleportation Gate and walk away.

Moreover, even if he destroyed the Teleportation Gate today, couldn’t Mount Lingmiao and White Magpie Sect reconstruct it?

Once they joined forces and rebuilt it, perhaps by then the exploration of the Secret Realm would truly have no relation to Green Bird City.

Though resentful, Ernesto Stein was without recourse as the people stood before him. Unless he truly possessed the courage to overturn the situation, negotiation seemed the only way, to seize as much as possible through talks.

What’s more, as they said, the Secret Realm is vast; having more people explore might have an impact, but perhaps not as large as imagined. It merely meant Green Bird City disciples battling not just magical beasts, but also disciples of two other sects.

Opponents have increased!

Ernesto Stein, Eugene James, and Rachel Parrish gathered for a heated discussion.

Ultimately, Ernesto Stein, with a somber face, returned to camp to inform everyone of the final outcome.

”Mount Lingmiao and White Magpie Sect will each offer a substantial amount of resources to Green Bird City, including large quantities of Spirit Stones, Immortal Elixirs, artifact refining materials, and more. In return, this Secret Realm will be considered a public realm, open for disciples of all three sects to explore.”

”During the exploration, disciples from the three sects can employ any means to acquire cultivation resources from the Secret Realm, and inter-sect seizing and killing is allowed. However, all grudges must end within the Secret Realm; upon exiting, all grievances reset to zero, and revenge is prohibited under any pretext.”

Such agreements are common in the Immortal Realm. After all, good items in the Secret Realm are finite and coveted by all, leading to competitions based on merit. If you’re incapable, hand over everything to others willingly; if you’re competent, feel free to seize from others, like a Secret Realm Adventure Hunter.

In short, once in the Secret Realm, everyone relies on skill; life and death are left to fate!

With the rule changes, all Green Bird City disciples exchanged looks, faces growing more solemn.

This was a familiar rule, but it signified increased danger in this Secret Realm exploration, with significantly lower chances of successfully leaving with spoils.

Yet despite this, no one opted to withdraw.

A high reward comes with high risks!

”Everyone, don’t worry too much. The Secret Realm is vast and boundless. As long as you’re cautious, the probability of encountering others isn’t too high. If you face enemies, use the Distress Talisman to call for help from nearby compatriots. If circumstances threaten your life and there’s no escape, I permit you to abandon everything for safety. Moreover, if you make any extraordinary discoveries, feel free to report using the issued Sound Transmission Talisman, and we’ll provide immediate support.”