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"After I went back and thought about it, I realized that the reason Huayong Island is causing disputes is actually not related to its resources, but mainly because of its geographical location," the Third Prince analyzed. "The island happens to be at the border of the territorial waters of the two countries and is a maritime hub. Ships conducting maritime trade pass through Huayong Island, and just collecting passage taxes each year amounts to a huge sum."

"Moreover, the special geographical position of the island also makes it a tool for each side to control the other. Whichever country owns Huayong Island gains an advantage at sea."

The conflict over the ownership of Huayong Island can be traced back to the last supernatural war between the Immortal and Demonic Dynasties.

At that time, while the Immortal and Demonic Dynasties were at war, the seven countries—Youguo, Qiguo, Xuanguo, Chenguo, Chuguo, Songguo, and Wuguo—on the Xuanchen Continent were also embroiled in chaotic battles.

Originally, Huayong Island belonged to Qiguo of the Demonic Dynasty camp, but during the long supernatural war, it was successively occupied by Chenguo of the Immortal Dynasty camp, then by Xuanguo of the Demonic Dynasty camp, and then by Songguo of the Immortal Dynasty camp. It wasn't until the war was about to end that Youguo of the Demonic Dynasty camp took it back.

With the end of the supernatural war, no large-scale wars have erupted between the countries since, and their territories naturally became relatively fixed.

After the war, Qiguo naturally wanted to reclaim Huayong Island and submitted numerous petitions to the Demonic Dynasty, while Youguo, naturally unwilling, led to frictions between the two.

Youguo's reasons for not returning Huayong Island were solid.

During the supernatural war, Qiguo experienced internal strife, and their original Emperor's son was captured during the conflict, along with the Codex, by a country in the Immortal Dynasty camp. It wasn't returned even after the war ended.

The original royal family of Qiguo lost both the Codex and the heir, which naturally led to their decline. The one who later inherited the throne of the Emperor of Qi was not from the original royal family but another Duke from Qiguo.

With the royal family changed, Youguo naturally would not recognize the current Qiguo's claim over Huayong Island.

In short, it's a tangled mess where everyone believes they're right.

After clarifying the situation, the Third Prince, Shentu Jingming, pondered for a moment and then directly sought out two Void Realm Old Ancestors from the same royal lineage to go to Huayong Island with him.

Upon learning of his arrival on Huayong Island, the Emperors of both Youguo and Qiguo naturally rushed to the island upon hearing the news.

No matter how unreliable the reputation of the Third Prince was, he was ultimately representing the Demon Emperor in mediation, so the two Emperors naturally wouldn't disrespect him. However, giving face is one thing; when it came down to it, they would still argue.

When it involved the interests of their own countries, neither Emperor would give an inch. Their arguments were more exaggerated than a fishwife's scolding, almost escalating into a physical brawl, and even Shentu Jingming, the Third Prince, sitting on the side, couldn't make a difference.

The Third Prince, Shentu Jingming, began to feel a headache after listening for an hour.

Shentu Jingming was eloquent, turning a simple process into a dramatic and vivid story. The Red Hell Demon Emperor was engrossed and instinctively asked, "And then? How did you handle it?"

"I told them..." The Third Prince cleared his throat and repeated what he said at the time. "You've both been arguing over Huayong Island for so many years, seriously affecting the internal unity of our Demonic Dynasty. If this continues, it may potentially lead to internal war. So, after careful consideration, I have prepared to permanently resolve this issue."

Permanently resolve?

The Red Hell Demon Emperor glanced at him but listened as he continued, "As long as Huayong Island is gone, the problem will naturally disappear. So I asked two elders from our clan to help use the Void Realm power to move Huayong Island to the Demonic Dynasty. Anyway, whether Huayong Island belongs to Youguo or Qiguo, it still belongs to the Demonic Dynasty camp."

"After I said this, both Emperors' faces turned green, and they quickly urged me to reconsider, expressing a willingness to compromise and earnestly discuss a solution."

Good heavens! Is this about resolving the issue by eliminating the problem itself, Huayong Island?!

The Red Hell Demon Emperor's mouth twitched.

But, it has to be said, this move, though unconventional, was indeed effective.

Having mediated multilateral conflicts for many years, he was well-acquainted with the psychology of these vassal Emperors, and naturally, understood why they had a change of heart. Ultimately, it came down to the word [interest].

The previous disputes were for interest, and now they were willing to take a step back also for interest.

After all, if the disputes continued, the island would be gone; to negotiate peacefully would preserve the island. Anyone with common sense could see the best choice.

However, it's likely only Shentu Jingming, this boy, could achieve this effect.

After all, inside and outside the Demonic Dynasty, everyone knew this boy was a maverick, daring enough to do anything, no matter how outrageous. Given that he dared to say such things, it was certain he could also follow through.

Even if he did do it, he would inevitably receive a reprimand from the Demon Emperor, but if the island was gone, it would genuinely be gone. Neither the Emperor of Qi nor the Emperor of You would dare to challenge that point.

As for the issue of Huayong Island, as long as both countries were willing to compromise, negotiations would be relatively easy to conduct.

The Red Hell Demon Emperor didn't delve into the details of the matter further, only instructing the Third Prince, Shentu Jingming, to summarize the details into an official petition and submit it.

"I've already prepared the petition, waiting for your review," Shentu Jingming had anticipated his words and immediately took out a memorial from his Storage Ring and handed it over.