Chapter 1359: The Samsara Tribulation, The Final Battle Begins (2)
Deep within the Ancient Megaverse, a shadowy figure materialized in the vast void, its attention fixed upon a towering, domineering presence not far away.
"Di Jiang," Great Emperor Yan Tuo greeted with a measured smile as he regarded the distant projection.
"As per our previous agreement, Yan Tuo, if you participate in this battle and help our Eldritch Court ultimately defeat the Immortal Court, I will no longer compete with you for the Heavenly Cauldron." Eldritch Progenitor Di Jiang said in a low voice.
Any Dao Zenithel who overheard this exchange would undoubtedly be shocked. Both Eldritch Progenitor Di Jiang and Great Emperor Yan Tuo were Archons competing for the Heavenly Cauldron, one of the Three Supreme Divine Objects.
"No," Yan Tuo replied firmly, shaking his head. "I only promise to do my utmost to assist your Eldritch Court in this battle. I cannot guarantee victory. Moreover, you must deal with the Heavenly Imperator yourselves. I will face Imperial Majesty Dong Huo, possibly Dao Zenithel Wan Yu, or other leader-level powerhouses."
His gaze steady, he continued, "If you can agree to this, I will join the battle. If not, then forget it." A faint smile played across his lips as he watched Di Jiang's reaction.
Inwardly, Eldritch Progenitor Di Jiang cursed. Great Emperor Yan Tuo was clearly taking advantage of him, yet he had no choice but to accept. The news from Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu had been too alarming; with over seventy Dao Zenithels, the pressure was immense. According to Wu Yuan's deductions, if they lost this battle, the Eldritch Court would likely face true annihilation with no chance of recovery.
"Fine," Di Jiang conceded coldly. "But you must also agree that for the next three samsara cycles of heaven and earth, you will participate in all clashes between the Eldritch Court and Immortal Court,."
Within three samsara cycles of heaven and earth, Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu would certainly have revived.
Great Emperor Yan Tuo considered briefly before nodding. "Alright, I agree."
Was there much difference between participating once or for three samsara cycles? Not really. Having decided to stand with the Eldritch Court, he might as well commit fully.
"In ten days, Dao Zenithel Ming Jian will come to escort you. Gather as many of your Dao Zenithels as possible," Di Jiang stated.