"Purchasing from them, firstly, allows us to simply resolve all our needs at once, as some Dan medicine and equipment that we can’t produce ourselves are available from them. Secondly, the price is at least thirty percent cheaper than if we were to forge and produce them ourselves."

Saving at least thirty percent!

Over the span of a century, or even a millennium, this thirty percent cost saving undoubtedly becomes a towering mountain.

If they choose to cut off supplies, then the Tianrui Sacred Dynasty would have to organize the production of military artifact refining and military supply elixirs themselves. This would not only be a hassle but also place a heavy burden on the finances.

Over time, the Tianrui Sacred Dynasty would either collapse under the weight or be forced to reduce the size of its military. As strength wanes and waxes, the Tianrui Sacred Dynasty would inevitably suffer humiliation at the hands of the rival Tianxing Sacred Dynasty.

Wang Shouzhe said nothing, continuing to sip Spiritual Tea, as if waiting for the Tianrui Saint Emperor to make a statement.

"However, Master Shouzhe, rest assured," the Tianrui Saint Emperor spoke extensively, but his eyes grew grave, and his expression turned serious. "I’ve thought a lot recently and have come to an understanding. Today, the Ji Family and Jiang’s can leverage these matters to strangle us. Even if we barely comply, there’s no guarantee they won’t impose additional conditions tomorrow to choke us further."

"Over time, wouldn’t our Tianrui Sacred Dynasty become their puppet, to be manipulated at will? As it happens, Dingsheng Old Ancestor and I have just achieved great success, catching the eye of the Divine Emperor. We can jointly visit the Divine Dynasty to present our difficulties to His Majesty and ask him to make a decision on our behalf."

Wang Shouzhe listened and nodded quietly.

This indeed is a potential solution.

Dingsheng Old Ancestor and the Tianrui Saint Emperor recently made an impression in front of the Divine Emperor, who is currently in a good mood due to matters concerning the Great Commander Apocalypse. Now is a good time to seek his help, and since it’s not a particularly difficult request, the Divine Emperor is likely to oblige.

"It seems His Majesty has seriously considered the consequences," Wang Shouzhe smiled. "However, while the Divine Emperor can provide protection once or twice, he certainly can’t protect you forever."

"Furthermore, for a Sacred Dynasty whose fortune can span hundreds of thousands of years, reaching a million years is not unusual. Even if His Majesty can pass this hurdle now, won’t Tianrui still have their necks choked a million years, or even tens of thousands of years from now?"

"How could I not know these things?" The Tianrui Saint Emperor sighed, looking helpless. "This is the misery of being such a remote and small Sacred Dynasty, always constrained by others. Unlike Master Shouzhe, whose Shenwu Sacred Alliance stands in isolation, completely independent, others find it difficult to even trouble you."

"Your Majesty, why don’t we establish our own military artifact refining and military supply elixir workshops?" said Dingsheng Old Ancestor of the Si Family. "If our Sacred Dynasty is united, even if we reduce the military, we need not fear the Tianxing Sacred Dynasty."

The Tianrui Saint Emperor’s expression was uncertain, as though he couldn’t make up his mind.

At this point, Wang Shouzhe finally spoke: "I have an idea that might resolve the root of the urgency."

The Tianrui Saint Emperor’s expression brightened upon hearing this, and he eagerly urged, "Master Shouzhe, please go ahead."

If anyone else said this, he absolutely wouldn’t believe it, but coming from Wang Shouzhe, hope instantly bloomed in his heart.

"Actually, speaking of low-grade military supply elixirs and military equipment," Wang Shouzhe said calmly, "the technical strength of our Shenwu Sacred Alliance is not inferior."

Saying this, he instructed Wang Youping to bring over some samples of low-grade military equipment.

These equipments are products of the Wang Clan’s Artifact Refining Headquarters but are currently only available for internal use within the Shenwu Sacred Alliance and have not been publicly sold in the Sacred Domain.

Similarly, those medium and low-grade elixirs are also for internal use only within the Divine Martial World.

The reason for this is firstly, because the Wang family spent about three hundred years continuously developing, learning, and accumulating technology and production volume to dominate the market within the Divine Martial World, only recently having the capacity to sell externally in the past one or two hundred years.

Secondly, the Wang family previously refrained from selling these in the Sacred Domain due to some apprehension towards the Ji Family and Jiang’s, these two behemoths.

Given the Wang family’s situation, once they start selling, it will inevitably affect the interests of these families. Where possible, at the very least, they do not wish to unnecessarily provoke conflict.

Hence, over the years, they have continued to accumulate technology, develop new products, optimize production processes, reduce costs, and enhance performance.

In just a brief moment, Wang Youping brought back several sets of samples.

"Your Majesty, please look, this is military equipment provided to Spirit Platform Realm soldiers, including an adaptive Flying Mysterious Armor set, one choice of knives, guns, swords, and halberds, while strong crossbows and arrows are to be purchased separately." Wang Shouzhe gestured for Wang Youping to hand the samples to the Tianrui Saint Emperor, "Your Majesty, please examine its performance."

The Tianrui Saint Emperor didn’t actually understand the performance of basic weaponry, but where he lacked knowledge, others understood.

He immediately sent people to summon Lan Wanghai, the head of the Imperial Guards, and officials from the Sacred Dynasty’s internal military supply department.

In less than half a day, everyone was assembled.

After a round of professional examination and testing, a somewhat rotund Transcendent Void Realm military supply officer reported to the Tianrui Saint Emperor.

He appeared somewhat excited: "Your Majesty, this set of soldier armor boasts highly advanced technology and exceptional performance. It can be fueled with Spirit Stones to provide propulsion to the wing feathers for flying and can also gather spiritual energy shields through the internal Talisman Array. Moreover, its weight is relatively light, while providing superior defense, offering greater advantages in actual combat."