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However, in the upcoming battle, no matter how powerful the Beast Tide was, it wouldn't go far, as rumors spread by Lu Chen caused turmoil throughout the Demon Kingdom.
With the Ape Demon Clan leading the way, the Dragonbone Chariot flanked from both sides, and the army advanced with unstoppable momentum, no force could withstand them.
In a short time, Lu Chen and Yuanmo Laozu had penetrated deep into the heart of the Demon Kingdom, merely a hundred miles away from the political center city of Piltover.
Yet Lu Chen and his forces showed no signs of stopping, like a massive life reaper; those who obstructed them would perish as they turned the wheel of life and death, crushing towards Piltover.
After a long passage of time, Lu Chen's army rested and adjusted their morale to its peak before continuing their charge towards Piltover.
Along the way, countless Beast Tides and powerful demon experts attempted ambushes or direct confrontations to halt Lu Chen's advance, but none were successful.
As Lu Chen's army drew closer to Piltover, just when everyone thought he would forcefully breach Piltover and seize control of the Demon Kingdom, the army suddenly halted.
At this point, Lu Chen's forces were merely a mile from Piltover. They could reach the city within moments and occupy it, yet Lu Chen and Yuanmo Laozu chose not to do so.
The army stopped here, consolidating their formation. The vanguard joined with the main force while the Dragonbone Chariot occupied nearby high ground, watching intently; any slight misstep would trigger an immediate charge to annihilate everything.
Above in the thick clouds, the massive figure of Thunderbolt flickered in and out of sight, seemingly ready to descend and unleash havoc upon Piltover.
This state of affairs made the entire Demon Kingdom tremble. If a battle truly broke out, it would undoubtedly suffer severe losses; all races would be affected and could even face extinction.
As for Lu Chen's army, no one considered their consequences anymore. They had already penetrated deep into the Demon Kingdom, just a mile from the political center of Piltover. Who could possibly stop their advance?
At that moment, Lu Chen's army announced their willingness to reconcile with the entire Demon Kingdom and Piltover and sit down for negotiations.
The meanings of Lu Chen and Yuanmo Laozu are already very clear; they want the decision-makers of the Demon Kingdom to come out and sign an unequal and humiliating treaty, as well as accept a series of unequal terms.
From the perspective of the Minotaur and others, they naturally do not wish to sign any treaties, let alone sit down for negotiations.
The Minotaur has worked tirelessly over the years to strengthen the Demon Kingdom, pouring countless efforts into it. The status of the Demon Kingdom in his eyes is absolutely crucial.
Moreover, among various races, the title of the Minotaur, known as the Bull Demon Emperor, is widely circulated, which speaks volumes about his influence.
However, if he were to sit down for talks, sign a treaty, and accept harsh conditions, his reputation would be ruined. All the efforts he has invested in the Demon Kingdom over the years would be wasted and lost.
But public opinion has become too overwhelming; no matter how much they try to suppress it, it proves ineffective. After all, Lu Chen's army is right outside the city, only a mile away. Once war breaks out, it will happen in the blink of an eye.
Without even discussing the combat power of Lu Chen's army, if a conflict arises, the Demon Kingdom will suffer significant losses. It is evident how many compatriots would perish and how severe the consequences would be.
Thus, there was no choice; a series of high-ranking officials from the Demon Kingdom had to choose to accept negotiations and agree to some unequal treaties.
However, they were only willing to accept a little bit. Each high-ranking official had thoughts of temporarily backing out; it all depended on what kind of treaty Lu Chen and Yuanmo Laozu would propose.
After three days, Lu Chen's trusted aides, along with Yuanmo Laozu and Heita, the leader of the Ape Demon Clan, entered Piltover.
Of course, they came as victors, strutting with pride and confidence, exuding arrogance.
To put it bluntly, by agreeing to negotiations with Lu Chen and Yuanmo Laozu, the high-ranking officials of the Demon Kingdom have essentially stepped one foot into the door of surrender.
Not long after, in the large conference room, the high-ranking officials took their seats.
This time, there was no distinction of superiority; only a division between left and right. On the left were Lu Chen, Yuanmo Laozu, and others, while on the right sat Minotaur, Water Demon, and other high-ranking members of the Demon Kingdom.
Once both sides were seated, the negotiations began in a heavy atmosphere.
First, Lu Chen and his team presented the peace agreement that required confirmation from Bull Demon Emperor and other decision-makers. Naturally, the most crucial part was the signing, as signing equated to acknowledging the peace agreement.
The peace agreement was essentially a surrender document. However, Lu Chen did not require them to pledge allegiance, nor did Yuanmo Laozu; having a surrender document was sufficient.
After Minotaur and others reviewed the document, their expressions were grave, but they remained silent.
Next, Lu Chen's evaluation team presented the war compensation agreement that had been prepared in the previous days and handed it to Minotaur and others for review.
The war compensation agreement outlined all losses incurred by the Ape Demon Clan during the war, which needed to be compensated by the Demon Kingdom. Financial compensation and resources were all to be accounted for in this conflict.
Of course, currency was not interchangeable between the northern and southern regions of the Wasteland Continent; transactions could only be made through food, seeds, technology transfers, or by sending craftsmen south to assist in repairing buildings and facilities.
But that wasn't all; the most important aspect was the mutual non-aggression clause. From now on, both sides were to adhere to this agreement and refrain from infringing upon each other; otherwise, it would be considered a violation of the agreement and they would become public enemies.
The validity of this agreement would begin once Lu Chen's army withdrew from Piltover and would last for one hundred years.
Upon seeing such harsh conditions laid out before them, Minotaur and others were immediately filled with anger. Especially Minotaur, who glared at Lu Chen and Yuanmo Laozu with fiery eyes; he was on the verge of spitting blood in rage. However, despite his impulsiveness, he was restrained by others.
Due to the current situation in the Demon Kingdom, it can no longer withstand any blows; it has lost its confidence, and resources have become scarce. Therefore, everyone had to come up with all possible ways to stop the Minotaur; otherwise, it would bring catastrophic disaster to the Demon Kingdom.
The entire negotiation lasted through the night without any interruptions. Since it was a solemn ceremony and not a trivial matter, every detail and every word had to be made clear.
On the second morning, at dawn, the negotiation process finally concluded with a decisive agreement: the Demon Kingdom would unconditionally surrender, and the civil war in the Wasteland Continent had finally come to an end.
The agreement signed during the negotiation stipulated that, in addition to war reparations, the Demon Kingdom would send skilled craftsmen to the south to assist the Ape Demon Clan in repairing facilities. They would also provide a large quantity of food seeds sufficient for the Ape Demon Clan's consumption for several decades.
Another condition involved territorial concessions. The Wasteland Continent would be divided into north and south along a central line, with the northern region governed by the Demon Kingdom and the southern region ruled by the Ape Demon Clan.
This condition required all races in the south to submit to the Ape Demon Clan. Although the south was less prosperous than the north and faced harsher conditions, it did not mean there were no races; there were still many, albeit not flourishing.
Of course, these were secondary matters; the most important aspect was the mutual non-aggression treaty. According to the terms of this treaty, neither side could infringe upon each other for a hundred years. This was personally confirmed by the Minotaur's signature.
This treaty secured a full century of peace for both sides. However, if the Minotaur abdicated and someone who did not participate in the surrender negotiations took over as leader of the alliance and decided to tear up the treaty and restart the war, that would be another matter entirely.
The negotiations concluded successfully, and the outcome was exhilarating—though only for Lu Chen's side.
This negotiation and the war process left a significant mark on the history of the Wasteland Continent.
"Under the leadership of strategist Lu Chen, the Ape Demon Clan dared to deploy cavalry and, relying on exceptional wisdom, penetrated deep into Piltover's territory. Piltover unconditionally surrendered, and Bull Demon Emperor along with other high-ranking demon officials jointly signed an unequal and humiliating treaty while agreeing to war reparations."
Shortly thereafter, Lu Chen's army began to withdraw from Piltover one after another and returned to the south.
After returning to the south, Lu Chen and his companions focused on recuperating and training, adjusting the combat readiness of their soldiers to the best state, especially the Ape Demon Clan.
Under the tailored guidance of Chen Qilin, they were all equipped with large armor, shields, and various weapons.
During this time, war reparations from the north arrived one after another, along with craftsmen who came to help repair facilities. These craftsmen were all tall and strong beastmen from various races, specifically sent to assist in fixing the damage caused by the war.
Meanwhile, Lu Chen and Yuanmo Laozu once again deployed troops, advancing east and west respectively to conquer various races and compel them to submit.
With a clear distinction between the north and south of the Wasteland Continent, Lu Chen and Yuanmo Laozu prepared to take action against some southern races that must surrender.
This process seemed much less difficult; it was relatively simple since most southern races had abandoned warfare for a long time. They were unwilling to fight, making the process quite easy.
However, there were some resistances, but they were not strong. Under the elite soldiers of the Ape Demon Clan and supported by the Dragonbone Chariot, no race could withstand Lu Chen's advance.
This rhythm naturally led to the unification of the entire south.
The process of unifying the south took about more than half a year. Lu Chen and Yuanmo Laozu covered the entire southern region of the Wasteland Continent.
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