From a loser to an immortal sage

Chapter 370 Yao Women Embark on a New Journey of Cooperation, Overcoming Difficulties with Wisdom an

Although the cooperation between immortals and demons has begun to proceed smoothly, I know that this is only the tip of the iceberg.

The next step in the cooperation will be even more crucial, and also the biggest challenge.

When discussing the next steps in the cooperation plan, the immortals and demons had huge differences in terms of the depth and breadth of the cooperation.

Envoy Li, representing the Celestial Realm, expressed his hope to expand cooperation into more areas, such as resource sharing, technological exchange, and even joint efforts to combat enemies.

On the demon side, especially the Shadow Demon, they firmly opposed expanding the scope of cooperation, fearing that it would weaken the demons' independence and advantages.

Although the Wind Demon King did not make a clear statement, his expression was full of profound meaning, making it impossible for anyone to guess his true thoughts.

The meeting was held in a huge stone chamber, with luminous pearls embedded in the walls, emitting a soft glow.

A faint medicinal fragrance filled the air, giving people an involuntary sense of peace.

However, this tranquility was soon shattered.

Envoy Li sat at the head of the table, his face serious, and said in a steady voice: "Gentlemen, cooperation between immortals and demons is an inevitable trend. We must expand cooperation in more areas in order to cope with the greater crisis that is about to come."

The demonic figure immediately stood up, a disdainful sneer on his face, and coldly said, "Cooperation? That word sounds nice, but in reality it's nothing but wishful thinking. Your Celestial Realm is far too naive to think you can control our Demon Race through cooperation!"

The Wind Demon King's gaze swept between us, but his tone was surprisingly calm: "Shadow Demon, you have a point, but we cannot ignore the current situation. If we do not cooperate, we will face annihilation."

A flash of anger crossed the demon's brows. He stared coldly at me, a hint of disdain in his eyes: "Xiao Yao, do you think you can take the lead in this cooperation just because you did this little thing? You're nothing but a piece of trash without spiritual roots. What makes you think you can stand here?"

I was startled, but quickly regained my composure.

I stood up and replied firmly, "Shadow Demon, you're wrong. I'm not doing this for myself, but for the entire realm of immortals and demons. We are all in danger, and only by uniting can we weather the storm that is about to come."

Fairy Zhao sneered from the side, her eyes filled with disdain and provocation: "Xiao Yao, you are truly laughable. You have no spiritual root, so what makes you think you can lead the cooperation? You only managed to gain some merit by chance, yet you want to sit in a high position. You really don't know your own limitations."

A surge of anger welled up inside me, but I knew I couldn't lose control at this moment.

I took a deep breath and said calmly, "Fairy Zhao, what you say may make sense, but I must point out that the success of this cooperation is inseparable from my efforts. I am willing to give everything for everyone's common interests."

Zhao Xianzi sneered, her eyes filled with mockery: "Give everything? What noble words. You just want to use this opportunity to elevate your own status."

I gritted my teeth, the anger in my heart almost uncontrollable.

But I know I must remain calm at this moment.

I turned to look at the Wind Demon King and said firmly, "Wind Demon King, I know the demons have concerns, but we cannot let fear hold us back. Only through cooperation can we truly become strong."

The worries of the Wind Demon King and the Shadow Demon cannot be ignored.

We need to find a balance to ensure that cooperation does not harm the interests of any party.

I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down: "I'm willing to put in the effort. I believe that as long as we're willing to communicate, we can definitely find a solution."

The demonic figure sneered and said disdainfully, "You're too naive, Xiao Yao. You just want to expand your influence through cooperation. I really admire your cunning."

My brows furrowed, and the helplessness and grievances in my heart almost brought tears to my eyes.

I know this road won't be smooth sailing, but no matter what, I must persevere.

Just then, a voice suddenly rang out, interrupting our argument.

Elder Sun slowly stood up, his voice steady and powerful: "Gentlemen, arguing won't solve anything. Xiao Yao's suggestion is worth considering; we need a wiser solution. Demon Shadow, you also have your reasons, but we can't throw the baby out with the bathwater."

The shadowy figure curled into a cold smile, but did not continue to refute.

The atmosphere in the meeting room remained tense, but at least it had calmed down for the time being.

I know this is only a temporary truce; the real test is yet to come.

Wen Chen stood to the side, looking at me as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he just nodded silently.

Zhao Xianzi's eyes gleamed with an eerie light, as if she were brewing some kind of conspiracy.

I gritted my teeth, a firm belief welling up inside me.

No matter how difficult the road ahead may be, I will persevere.

The road to cooperation is long, but I will not back down.

This is my promise to myself, and also a promise to everyone.

"Gentlemen," I said slowly, "I am willing to give everything for this cooperation. But I also hope that everyone can put aside their prejudices and face the crisis together. Only in this way can we truly achieve victory."

The meeting room was silent; everyone was deep in thought.

I know that at this moment, everything is subtly changing.

Suddenly, the Wind Demon King stood up, looked at me, and said with a hint of admiration in his eyes, "Xiao Yao, you have your persistence and your wisdom. I believe you can find a solution."

My heart warmed, and I nodded slightly.

Just as I was about to continue speaking, a cold voice suddenly came from outside the door: "Xiao Yao, do you think this is the end of it?" **[Event Occurs]**

In that instant, I felt like a fool, being roasted by the gazes of everyone, as if I were under the scorching sun.

Those doubts, ridicule, and disdain were like countless tiny needles, densely piercing my heart, causing me so much pain that I could hardly breathe.

I started to doubt myself. Was I really too naive?

Am I oversimplifying things?

The grudges between the immortal and demon realms have been brewing for a long time; how could they be resolved with just a few words from me?

Is my vision of cooperation just wishful thinking?

I clenched my fists tightly, my nails digging deep into my palms, bringing sharp, stinging pain. Ironically, this pain made me a little more awake.

I looked up and around. Everyone's expression was so complicated—some were expectant, some doubtful, some mocking, some indifferent… Wen Chen's eyes were full of worry. He opened his mouth slightly, as if he wanted to say something, but in the end he remained silent.

I took a deep breath, trying to calm the turmoil in my heart.

No, I can't back down!

I cannot let my efforts go to waste!

I must find a way, a way that is acceptable to both sides!

I forced myself to calm down, closed my eyes, and went over the current situation in my mind over and over again.

The Immortal Realm hopes to deepen cooperation, which is an inevitable trend and a necessary choice to deal with future crises.

It's understandable that the demons worry about losing their autonomy; after all, no one wants to become someone else's vassal.

Is there a way to both promote cooperation and address the concerns of the demon race?

Suddenly, an idea flashed through my mind, like a lightning bolt piercing the night sky, illuminating the road ahead.

I suddenly opened my eyes, a surge of overwhelming excitement welling up inside me.

Got it!

I can propose a tiered collaboration plan!

I cleared my throat, my voice still trembling slightly, but much more determined than before: "Gentlemen, I have an idea that might solve our current predicament."

All eyes were on me, waiting for me to continue.

I took a deep breath and slowly said, “We can determine different levels of cooperation based on different projects and fields. For areas with lower risks and mutual benefits, we can engage in in-depth cooperation, sharing resources, exchanging technologies, and even taking joint actions. For sensitive areas, we can maintain the status quo for the time being or engage in superficial cooperation, such as information sharing and personnel exchanges. This way, we can ensure the progress of cooperation while also taking into account the concerns of the demons and avoiding excessive interference.”

As soon as I finished speaking, the meeting room fell silent.

Special Envoy Li's eyes lit up, and he nodded slightly, seemingly deep in thought.

Elder Sun smiled approvingly, stroked his beard, and nodded slightly.

The Wind Demon King's expression remained somber, but his...

The shadowy figure frowned, as if it wanted to say something, but when it opened its mouth, no sound came out.

He probably realized that my plan was indeed feasible to some extent, at least logically sound.

Zhao Xianzi snorted coldly, her eyes still filled with disdain, but she did not utter any more sarcastic remarks.

Seeing everyone's reactions, I breathed a slight sigh of relief.

I know that this plan is just the beginning, and how to implement it will require further negotiation and compromise between the two parties.

But at least for now, I have taken a crucial step.

“Xiao Yao, your suggestion is very constructive.” Special Envoy Li broke the silence first, his tone carrying a hint of appreciation. “We can discuss this plan further.”

Elder Sun nodded and said, "I believe this plan is feasible. It can promote cooperation while taking into account the interests of all parties, making it a win-win solution."

The Wind Demon King remained silent for a moment before slowly saying, "This plan... is worth considering. However, how to implement it specifically still needs further discussion."

Although Shadow did not express a clear opinion, he did not raise any further objections.

The atmosphere in the meeting room finally eased a bit.

The immortals and demons began to discuss my plan. Although the atmosphere was still somewhat tense, it was at least not as tense as before.

I stood aside, quietly observing all of this.

On the surface, the situation seems to be developing in a positive direction, but I still have a persistent feeling of unease.

This unease does not stem from questioning the plan itself, but from something more subtle and elusive.

I always felt that something was wrong, that I was overlooking something.

what is it then?

I tried hard to recall everything that had just happened, attempting to find the source of that unease.

Suddenly, the image of the demon's eyes flashed through my mind.

Although the Shadow Demon's reaction was intense during the argument, there always seemed to be a strange emotion in his eyes.

It was a feeling... how should I put it, a feeling of being manipulated.

That's right, they were manipulated!

I was startled, and a chill ran through me.

Could it be that the Shadow's attitude was not entirely his own, but was influenced by some mysterious force?

This idea sends chills down my spine.

If that's the case, then what is the purpose of this mysterious force?

Why would it prevent the immortals and demons from cooperating?

What methods will it use to sabotage our plans?

The more I thought about it, the more alarmed I became, and a strong sense of crisis welled up in my heart.

I must find out the truth as soon as possible, otherwise the consequences will be unimaginable!

I took a deep breath and tried to calm myself down.

Now is not the time to panic. I must remain calm in order to find a solution.

I quietly walked up to Wen Chen and whispered, "Wen Chen, I have something I want to tell you."

Wen Chen glanced at me and nodded slightly.

We walked to a corner, and I lowered my voice to tell him my guess.

After hearing my words, Wen Chen's expression also became serious.

He pondered for a moment and said, "Your guess... is very likely. I also felt that the Shadow Demon's attitude was a bit strange before, but I couldn't find the reason. Now it seems that the problem may be more serious than we thought."

I nodded and said, "We must find out the truth as soon as possible. This mysterious force is likely the biggest hidden danger to our cooperation."

Wen Chen looked at me, his eyes filled with worry: "What do you plan to do?"

I took a deep breath and slowly said, "I think..."

Just as I was about to reveal my plan, a cold voice suddenly came from behind me: "What are you talking about?"