Journey of the Fate Destroying Emperor novel Chapter 603

603 Negotiations

"You make it seem like I'm desperate and have no choice. I have options," rebutted Feng Heng.

"You do," nodded Wang Wei. "The best option is to use the Commerce Hub and gain access to different World Communities. However, do you think that these people will so readily give you access to their resources? Or do you think these World Communities will not resist the invasion of a new force–especially one as powerful as a united Buddhism?"

Before their destruction, Buddhism existed across the Endless Void, but each World Communities had separate but different factions. The only interconnection they had was the existence of Maitreya and other Buddha Lords in the upper dimension.

But now, once Feng Heng spreads the religion, for the first time since the dawn of the Eternal Ascension World, all the Buddhist factions of the Lower Dimensions will be connected; they will be one faction with one leader–Feng Heng.

Once people figured this out, they would never allow such a powerful faction to exist or spread in their respective worlds. And as someone who plans to control the Endless Void, Wang Wei would never allow Buddhism to prosper without him being at least the second voice of power in the faction.

He needed to be able to restrain Feng Heng's power without using force while also taking advantage of this opportunity to grow exponentially.

"And do you have a solution to this problem?" asked Feng Heng.

"Yes. I can sneak into these worlds without being detected."

Feng Heng pondered for a moment, analyzing the information. With the Dao Opening Sect being such an old faction, he would not be surprised if they had pawns scatted in some other World Communities.

"In that case, I can give you 20% of the merit and incense."

"I want 90%."

Feng Heng calmly sneered. "You seem to have overvalued yourself. The Absolute Beginning Magic still exists, so any form of Buddhism cannot be spread except for my Tao-Buddhism. And even then, some special care is needed to remain undetected.

"Isn't this why you're asking me to share the profit instead of going over my head?"

"That may be true," replied Wang Wei, still drinking the tea. "But I can create a way to break the Absolute Beginning Magic. You're not that important."

"I'm sure you can. But no matter how amazing you are, it's impossible to do so before proving the Dao."

Shi Fuyu spent many years planning and only succeeded due to being at the correct place and time and because of the secret help of Maitreya.

"And don't forget you would also need to completely convert to Buddhism before you could succeed. So, are you willing?"

Wang Wei did not answer as he knew the monk was correct. The position of the Lower Dimension Buddhist Leader seemed unique to Maitreya, and it is not something an outsider like himself could hold without properly converting.

"Be that as it may. I have access to way more World Communities than you. I will be doing most of the work and taking on the greatest danger. And while I do all this, you will be stuck in a quagmire of political nonsense. I think it's fair."

"You also have a point. I raise my offer to 40%; that's the highest I can go."

"80% and I'm not going any lower."

The two haggled back and forth, negotiating the correct percentage. However, Wang Wei did not budge on his bottom line of 80%, and Feng Heng could only offer 50% as his highest price.

"Nevermind," said Wang Wei, tired of this back and forth. "I'll change tactic. I'll make it my mission that you can't spread Buddhism before the Heaven Will Battle.

"And after I take the throne, it will be easier to control you and get what I want. By then, you will be lucky if you get 1 to 2% of the profit."

Feng Heng's face changed, and his body released a wrathful aura. However, before he could do something stupid, he received a communication talisman and one that seemed crucial.