A rare magical miracle in the world

"Is this the right time to say such things?"

The Cain Empress had placed her chips on Bailuo, and after learning about the future depicted by the Eastern Conquest Emperor, she believed in Bailuo as the savior more than the world-destroying demons.

But wasn't Bailuo a little too arrogant? At this moment, it would have been more appropriate to say something humble, rather than such bold words.

If others do not offend me, I will not offend them—wasn't this a stubborn youth's thinking?

However, Bailuo did not compromise. He had his principles and limits: "The power of Twilight is extremely strong, I will never use it as a means for external warfare or fighting."

"On the contrary," Bailuo said, "I also ask you all to understand."

Understand what?

Bailuo was telling the Kings that if it came down to life or death, he would still bring out the Twilight, even if it meant mutual destruction.

"Is that the kind of character you are?"

The Sky King's brow furrowed, but quickly relaxed: "If that's the case, it actually makes me feel more at ease."

If Bailuo were now uttering nothing but sweet words and trying to appease everyone, then he would not be trustworthy at all.

Speaking bluntly might be tough, but to the Kings present, this was the most realistic approach.

"Not using Twilight for external warfare, only to protect your rights," the Emperor Candidate spoke rarely: "Is this your stance, Lord Yatun?"

"Yes."

Bailuo: "I think this is reasonable. I won't harm any of you, but you also cannot ask me to refrain from using Twilight when I'm being attacked."

"Hmm."

"This makes sense."

"But if that's the case, doesn't it mean that no one can afford to offend him now?"

"What does this imply?"

"What's the significance of the meeting of the Kings, to allow him to threaten us?"

The reactions of the Kings varied, as the powerful ones were naturally very confident; even if it were a Supreme Tier Miracle, it was still a miracle.

Twilight might beat one, two, or three opponents, but it definitely could not face four, five, eight, or ten.

With so many kingdoms and empires, once Bailuo provoked one, it would result in a collective attack, making Bailuo still the weaker party.

"In that case, I would like to ask Lord Yatun, what constitutes a violation of rights?"

The Emperor Candidate asked: "If someone insults you, would you draw your sword?"

"This..."

After contemplating, Bailuo replied not to the question itself, but to the Emperor Candidate: "That's too much, using Twilight because someone hurled a few insults is unreasonable."

Comparing Twilight to a nuclear weapon, you are insulted and then you drop a nuclear bomb on the other party, harming countless innocent people.

Are you sick?

If someone insults you, then you should just insult them back.

"What if a Child of Miracle from among the Kings' followers harms your Miracle Child?"

"Also," Bailuo hesitated for a moment but still said, "it would not come to that."

The power of Miracle Children is limited, with the strongest being mythical.

As long as Bailuo nurtures well, his household will also possess corresponding fighters.

It's their issue as children. For Bailuo, the parent, to intervening would be unreasonable.

"Child of Miracle against Child of Miracle, Master of Miracles against Master of Miracles," Bailuo said, "these are the rules of the game in Miracle World, which I am willing to abide by."

Given the nature of the People of Yatun, being defeated and asking Bailuo to regain face for them would be too shameful for them to bear.

Even if Bailuo was willing to do so, they would never agree, for this was an insult.

"But I also ask that you show some restraint toward my subordinates."

Bailuo cared a great deal about the children, and since the Kings were all present, he took the opportunity to say a few words, "According to the regulations of the Miracle Battles, one must not sever someone's lifeline. Captivity is allowed, as is redemption. I hereby promise that I will never conduct a final judgment on any individual from another country by myself."

Of course, Bailuo could imprison the others or refuse to release them, but he could not simply erase a person from existence.

Always leave a way out, so that you can face each other in the future.

After all, you never know when your own people might also be captured. If you kill with ease now, you may suffer heartache later.

"Different countries have different alliances, and diplomacy can be conducted in private."

The Emperor Candidate could not give assurances, as he could not speak for all the Kings.

In fact, the Miracle Battles are not triggered casually, and even if war was indeed about to break out, the parties would surely sign a contract first.

How should I put it?

It is somewhat reminiscent of 'Investiture of the Gods', where the souls of those who die are protected by the power of miracles and then return to their respective masters.

There are naturally costs involved, which encompass losing the current Miracle Power, no different from reincarnation.

In this respect, Bailuo's sudden attack on the Ancient City and having Lyon kill Shan Xianzhai was indeed highly unethical.

It was only because Count Thorn was meek by nature; otherwise, someone else might have fought Bailuo to the death.
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'In the future, I must be more careful.'

Either avoid making an enemy of a Master of Miracles, or if you do, be resolute and prepare to pay the price to eradicate them completely.

But in the current era, with the Holy Covenant in place, it seems that the countries cannot really fight, and it has been a long time since the fall of a Master of Miracles.

"Now then, please make your decisions, my fellow Kings."

The choice was simple; immediate diplomacy. Bailuo's situation was special, the threat of Twilight was great, and the Kings now needed a reliable security guarantee.

The interaction of the Masters of Miracles is a heart-to-heart dialogue. If both parties can sign a Miracle Contract, even a small one, it can let them feel the attitude of their allies.

For instance, if Dong Aolai's disposition were to change one day, Bailuo would immediately be able to sense it through the Miracle Contract.

"I'll go first."

The Cain Empress was a very spirited woman and promptly exchanged 1% of Royal Prestige with Bailuo to form a contract.

"Oh, is that the sort of person she is?"

The Cain Empress sat down; she had come to understand Bailuo, and Bailuo had come to understand her.

"Then I shall be next."

The Sky King and King of Aolai were old friends, with the latter frequently nudging him to speak up: "In the future, I hope Lord Yatun will show some leniency towards my house's children."

"The feeling is mutual."

Bailuo exchanged another 1% of Royal Prestige with someone, quietly thinking his uncle was right that the meeting of Kings really could put his mind at ease.

The Sky King was solitary and noble, disdainful of backdoor deals, and conducted himself with integrity and transparency, a wise and virtuous ruler of justice.

Such an ally, unless one day he suffered a great shock and changed completely, or if Bailuo himself committed an act of treachery, there was never a need for Bailuo to worry about the Sky King becoming his enemy.

"Let us also form an alliance."

The Empress of the East stood up, which surprised the other Kings, yet the Heavenly Empress, who knew the truth, felt quite dissatisfied in her heart.

It wasn't that Ying Muyao had become a Miracle Creature and therefore was one rank below the Heavenly Empress.

Even if the Empress of the East truly was a Miracle Creature, the Heavenly Empress would be willing to follow her, for Ying Muyao truly was noble.

But now, Ying Muyao was persistently flattering men, causing the feminist Heavenly Empress immense frustration.

The Empress of the East had once been her faith, but now that faith had collapsed.