Chapter 695 - 689: Forced to Agree
Buddha’s proposal was obviously not supported by Demon Lord and Wa Huang.
Wa Huang and Demon Lord had painstakingly gained an advantage in terms of their disciples, and falling for Buddha’s trap meant handing over this advantage.
By then, they would once again find themselves on the same starting line as Buddha.
Wa Huang glanced at Demon Lord with a meaningful look.
The look in Wa Huang’s eyes conveyed that they could not agree to this matter.
Demon Lord raised his eyebrows at Wa Huang, indicating that since she had more disciples, she should speak first.
Whoever spoke first would offend Buddha by undermining his authority.
Therefore, Demon Lord wanted Wa Huang to be the one to speak first, and he would echo her words.
Letting Wa Huang undertake the offensive task seemed reasonable.
Wa Huang understood the meaning in Demon Lord’s eyes; from her heart, she also didn’t want to comply with Buddha.
However, offending him was unavoidable.
Currently, her disciples outnumbered those of Buddha and Demon Lord combined.
Should they truly form an alliance of disciples to annihilate the Void Race as Buddha proposed,
it would undoubtedly mean that her disciples would become the main force.
The situation among Wa Huang, Demon Lord, and Buddha was reminiscent of the mythological alliance of three sects signing the Conferred God List.
Buddha was like Laozi, who had only one disciple, Xuandu Mage, and was naturally willing to sign the list.
The Chan Sect disciples were not many either, so Yuan Shi Tianzun naturally went with the flow too.
However, Tongtian Sect Master was unwilling.
With numerous spots on the list, the disciples of the Human Sect and Chan Sect were barely enough to fill a fraction.
Ultimately, the disciples filling the list were all from his Jie Sect, so Tongtian Sect Master’s reluctance was understandable.
Moreover, Laozi and Yuan Shi Tianzun had already joined forces, clearly intending to plot against Tongtian Sect Master.
Now, Wa Huang faced a situation much like Tongtian Sect Master.
If exactly as Buddha suggested, the alliance was formed to annihilate the Void Race,
Wa Huang’s palace disciples would suffer the most casualties and losses.
"Ha ha!" Wa Huang let out a cold laugh and candidly said, "A three-sect alliance, you say? More like a two-sect alliance, perhaps?"
"Buddha, even if you count every disciple, there are probably only a couple of cats at most."
"In the end, it would still be my palace disciples and Demon Lord’s disciples who make the move."
"Buddha, you’re truly cunning, wanting to do nothing while borrowing our disciples to annihilate the Void Race."
Wa Huang spoke clearly, and indeed, Buddha’s intention, as Wa Huang pointed out, was to profit without effort.
After speaking, Wa Huang didn’t look at Buddha but turned to Demon Lord.
Wa Huang’s gaze told Demon Lord that she had finished, and it was his turn to make a statement.
If Demon Lord now opposed as well, the two-to-one situation would render Buddha’s plan unfeasible.
Buddha also understood this, and seeing Demon Lord about to speak in agreement with Wa Huang, he spoke first: "It’s not that I’m unwilling to help, but I’m unable."
"If my disciples were fully present, I wouldn’t hesitate."
"Wa Huang, why be so concerned with minor disciples? Once this world is ours, can’t we find talented disciples?"
"Only by eliminating the Void Race first can we move to the next plan against the Yin Celestial Son."
"Once the Yin Celestial Son is dealt with, won’t the world be ours?"
"Wa Huang, to gain something, one must make sacrifices."
After making his point publicly, Buddha sent a private message to Demon Lord: "Do your disciples outnumber Wa Huang’s?"
"Under Wa Huang, with Xi Huang and Peacock Great Ming King, even in annihilating the Void Race, her disciples would still be the main force."
"Demon Lord, don’t be foolish; in this action, Wa Huang will be the main force, so why oppose?"
"Demon Lord, we are allies; listen to me, and you might surpass Wa Huang."
"Between Wa Huang and me, who’s a greater threat to you should be clear in your mind, right?"
This persuasion truly swayed Demon Lord.
Now, it’s 1:1 between Buddha and Wa Huang.
Buddha and Wa Huang both turned their eyes to Demon Lord, waiting for his answer.
"I...."
"I agree, without giving up a child, you can’t catch a wolf; insignificant disciples don’t count for much." Demon Lord made his decision.
Upon hearing Demon Lord’s decision, Buddha’s face showed an expected expression.
Wa Huang: "????"
Wa Huang stared intently at Demon Lord, wishing to tear him apart with her gaze.
If looks could kill, Demon Lord would have died countless times by Wa Huang’s stare.
Wa Huang thought, that bastard Demon Lord was truly unreliable.
A moment ago, he seemed ready to stand alongside Wa Huang.
The next moment, he betrayed her completely.
"Great, great, great!"
"Demon Lord, so you’re playing like this?"
"Just wait, don’t fall into my hands, or I’ll show you why the flowers are so red!" Wa Huang angrily thought.
With Buddha and Demon Lord in agreement, Wa Huang felt she was powerless against them.
"Hmph!" Wa Huang snorted coldly: "True, without giving up a child, you can’t catch a wolf, but what if the child is given up, and the wolf still escapes?"
On hearing this, Buddha promptly promised with full confidence: "On this point, rest assured, Wa Huang, since I proposed this, I have some confidence."
Buddha’s plan now was to persuade Wa Huang to agree first.
As for whether he could ultimately outsmart the Yin Celestial Son, it was a matter of crossing that bridge when they came to it.
Moreover, didn’t Buddha just say?
He had some confidence.
Having some confidence doesn’t mean a guaranteed success.
Buddha had spoken to this extent, leaving Wa Huang with no choice but to comply.
If she continued to refuse, in the end, Buddha and Demon Lord would unite to pressure her into agreement.
After much contemplation, Wa Huang, with a sullen face, said: "I can agree, but Xi Huang and Peacock Great Ming King cannot join the battle."
"That’s my bottom line."
"Xi Huang doesn’t participate in the battle?" Buddha’s face turned somber upon hearing this and said: "If Xi Huang doesn’t join, who among our disciples can contend with the Void Race’s Grand Elder?"
Buddha’s plan was for Xi Huang to confront the Void Race’s Grand Elder.
Now, with Wa Huang refusing Xi Huang’s participation, the Grand Elder of the Void Race became a major problem.
However, Wa Huang’s protection of her brother, wanting to keep him away from entanglements, was reasonable.
Demon Lord watched Wa Huang and Buddha with interest, enjoying their confrontation.
Undoubtedly, on this issue, neither was likely to back down.