She deliberately lengthened her tone and her eyes moved over Xuanyuan Lang.
"My demon race has an uncivilized territory called the East Wasteland Continent. I heard that His Highness Xuanyuan has extraordinary cultivation and extraordinary wisdom. Why don't we use this East Wasteland Continent as your test place?"
"If you can develop the East Desert Continent within ten years, govern it in an orderly manner, and make the monsters live and work in peace, then I will officially enthrone you as my side lord. How do you think?"
When the demons and fairies heard that Li Wanji agreed to marry the human race, they were worried that she would be bewitched by Xuanyuan Lang and lose her composure.
Now, hearing about this test, everyone nodded secretly, thinking that this was a very wise move.
Although both the East Wilderness Continent and the Nanjin Volcano are dry lands, the demon clan has experience in developing the latter, but has never set foot in the former. Its reputation for being desolate and barren is well-known in the fairy world.
Using such an uncivilized territory as a test would undoubtedly make Xuanyuan Lang retreat. If he dared to accept it, the beneficiaries would naturally be the demon clan.
On the one hand, they could use this opportunity to test Xuanyuan Lang's sincerity and ability, and to torment him so that he would not have the energy to disrupt the demon clan;
Secondly, even if he really had the ability to create the world and put the Eastern Wilderness in order, that would also add a precious territory to the demon clan. Why not do it?
"How dare you, witch! How can you just test His Highness Xuanyuan at will!" the middle-aged scholar said angrily, "The East Desert Continent is a barren land with a harsh environment. Your Highness is of noble status, how can you bear this kind of suffering!"
Li Wanji smiled playfully: "Oh? So, His Highness Xuanyuan can't stand this test and is ready to go back home?"
"Your Highness, our human race has countless capable people, and the heavenly soldiers are even more invincible. It only takes half a day to pacify the demon race's territory. Why does Your Highness need to be so constrained and be harassed by this demon woman?!"
Xuanyuan Lang's eyes were slightly cold as he glanced at the middle-aged scholar. He also wanted to wipe out the demon clan and avenge his previous shame, but the time was not right yet and he needed a deeper plan.
"Shut up and stop talking nonsense!" He looked into Li Wanji's eyes, "I accept this test."
As soon as these words were spoken, there was an uproar among the human delegation. They looked at their own prince in disbelief, as if they were looking at a madman.
The demon fairies were all surprised. In the beginning, the demons put almost all their efforts into developing the Fairyland, and it took hundreds of years to achieve results.
Although the East Wild Continent is not as vast as the Fairy Continent, its harsh environment and scarce resources are well-known. It is not easy to develop it.
What kind of plot could make Xuanyuan Lang willing to take risks and accept such a harsh test?
The demon fairies were even more confused and looked at Li Wanji, as if seeking an answer.
"Good, you have courage! But words are not enough. Your Highness Xuanyuan, please swear an oath to show your determination."
Xuanyuan Lang smiled slightly, seemingly not caring about this extra request.
"As Patriarch Li wishes, I, Xuanyuan Lang, am willing to swear by my inner demon. If I cannot develop and properly govern the Eastern Wasteland Continent within ten years, my inner demon will haunt me and my cultivation will never improve."
After Xuanyuan Lang finished speaking, he took out an exquisite dagger from his sleeve and cut his palm without hesitation. Bright red blood instantly overflowed and dripped onto the ground.
"I swear this oath with my heart's blood. May the heavens and the earth bear witness to it, and may the gods and demons know it as well."
The blood that dripped onto the ground seemed to be pulled by an invisible force, rising slowly and turning into a blood-colored rune that floated in the air, emitting a faint light.
Everyone looked at each other, all shocked by this sudden strange phenomenon, and found it unbelievable what Xuanyuan Lang had just done.
The inner demon oath is one of the most severe oaths for cultivators. Once violated, the consequences will be disastrous.
"Your Highness, it is not worth it for you to sacrifice yourself in exchange for peace between the two races!" The middle-aged scholar was heartbroken, "How can you explain to the Emperor of Heaven when you ask me to go back? How can you live up to the expectations of billions of human beings in you!"
Xuanyuan Lang turned around, his eyes determined: "I have made up my mind, no need to say more. For the sake of peace between the two races, a little personal honor and disgrace is not worth mentioning."
Seeing this, the middle-aged scholar knew that any further persuasion would be of no use, so he could only sigh and step aside.
"Patriarch Li, the oath has been made. Are you satisfied?"
Li Wanji looked at the blood-colored rune floating in the air, and a complicated look flashed in her eyes.
There are not many people in this world who are willing to sacrifice themselves, and Xuanyuan Lang is one of them. This person can make a vow to his inner demon so easily, and the intention behind it must be extraordinary.
She thought secretly in her heart, but remained expressionless, and just nodded slightly.
"Your Highness Xuanyuan's move is full of sincerity. My demon race is not unreasonable. In this case, I will wait and see what Your Highness will do in the East Desert Continent."
"However, I have to say this in advance. During these ten years, Your Highness must completely follow the rules of our demon race and not violate them in any way. Otherwise, even though our two races have signed an alliance, there will be no guarantee that there will be no more trouble."
Hearing this, Xuanyuan Lang smiled calmly: "Don't worry, Patriarch Li, since I have made up my mind, I will do my best and will not let anyone find fault with me."
"So best."
After Li Wanji finished speaking, she turned and looked at the monsters around her.
"That's all for today. Nanxing, you will be responsible for arranging accommodation for His Majesty Xuanyuan and his party, and informing them of the rules of the demon race. Don't be impolite."
"Okay." Although Jiuluo Nanxing was unwilling, he knew that the matter was a foregone conclusion and could only obey orders.
After Xuanyuan Lang and his group were taken away, Li Wanji let out a long sigh, with a hint of fatigue between her brows.
Canglanzi picked her up and said distressedly, "Wanji, I told you to rest for a few more days, but you insisted on taking care of these trivial matters. Look, your complexion has become worse."
Li Wanji chuckled and snuggled in his arms, "Ah Heng, I'm fine. But I have to plan carefully for the future of this demon clan."
"You have planned everything out. Not only have you secured ten thousand years of peace for the demon race, but you have also found a first-class laborer free of charge to develop the East Wild Continent. You really kill two birds with one stone." Canglanzi praised, his eyes full of pampering.
"That being said, Xuanyuan Lang is no small matter. His ambition and strength should not be underestimated." Li Wanji frowned slightly, "We must always be vigilant, lest he takes the opportunity to grow stronger and threaten the demon race in turn."
"Don't worry, I'm here and will never let this happen. I will personally supervise the development progress of the East Wasteland Continent and make sure everything is under our control."
"Ah Heng, go and make the arrangements. I need to stay in seclusion for a few days to plan every step forward."
"Okay, you can just stay in seclusion and I will take care of the things outside."
Canglanzi kissed her forehead gently, then turned and left, and began to set up a surveillance system just in case.
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