Lee Xian, Cultivator of Guyon

Finding a Way to Peace

After listening to the old man's story, Xian, Mysterio, and the children from the city felt that they should find a way to end the evil cycle of the group of evil cultivators without having to kill them.

They discussed the new plan they were going to pursue. Mysterio suggests trying to approach the group peacefully, trying to bring a positive influence to them, and showing that kindness is always in everyone.

Xian agreed to the plan and spoke to the old man, "We will try to talk to the group of evil cultivators. We want to end the conflict without having to sacrifice more lives."

The old man was moved by their decision. He agreed to help them find the group and talk to them about change and peace.

Xian, Mysterio, the children from the city, and the old man began the journey towards the hideout of the group of evil cultivators. They walked through the dense forest, following the instructions given by the old man.

As they approach the indicated location, they feel tense and alert. They had no idea what they would encounter and how the group of evil cultivators would respond to their arrival.

The moment they finally reached the location, they saw a group of cultivators who were gathering around the campfire. They seem to be resting and telling each other stories. There is a feeling of tension in the air, but also a desire to seek peace.

The old man came forward with steady steps and said, "Brothers, I have come with a message of peace. I'd like to talk to you about the possibility of quitting the conflict that continues."

The evil cultivator who was the leader of the group, a man of great stature with a long beard, stared at them sharply. "Why should we trust you? We have lived in conflict for many years, and peace offers are often just a hoax."

Xian spoke softly, "We don't want to force you to trust us. We just want to give the opportunity to talk, to find a way out of this cycle of violence. Are you willing to listen?"

The leader of the group of evil cultivators thought for a moment, then nodded. "Okay, we'll listen to what you're saying. But we also have our conditions."

They all sat together around the campfire, ready to listen to what the two sides were going to say. The feeling of tension is still there, but there is also hope that there might be a way to end the conflict that has been going on for so long.

As they spoke, the children from the city began to see the human side of the group of evil cultivators. They hear stories about how the group formed, about their struggles in search of strength, and about the dreams and failures they experienced.

This makes the kids of the city feel that not everything is black or white. There may be a reason behind their actions, even if they are wrong. They begin to feel empathy for the situation faced by both parties.

Talks between Xian, Mysterio, the children of the city, and the group of evil cultivators continued. Each side shared stories of the suffering and loss they had endured over the years. They talk about friends who have died in conflict, about separated families, and about broken dreams.

As Xian listened to the stories, he felt increasingly determined to find a way to peace. He felt that behind the harsh faces and ruthless actions of those evil cultivators, there were wounded hearts and souls thirsting for peace.

Mysterio also talks about his own experiences, about how he was initially drawn into this conflict and how he sought to seek the truth in the midst of chaos.

The children from the city, who had originally only seen such groups of evil cultivators as enemies, now started to see them as actual humans. They feel empathy for the struggle they are going through.

However, the pent-up conflict was still in the air. Each side has their own conditions for peace, and negotiations will be difficult.

During a break from the conversation, the children from the city decided to explore around the forest. They were surprised to find a colony of rare migrating butterflies. The bright colors of thousands of these butterflies adorn the sky and give a message of peace.

This moment made them think about the natural beauty and harmony that could be achieved even in the midst of conflict. They hoped that one day humans and evil cultivators could reach the same agreement as these migrating butterflies.

However, they also realize that the journey to peace will be a long and obstacle-filled journey. Big challenges still await them, and whether they will succeed in overcoming this years-long conflict remains a big question mark.

The conversation between Xian, Mysterio, the children from the city, and the group of evil cultivators became increasingly difficult. Despite moments of empathy, tensions between the two sides are inevitable.

The leader of the group of evil cultivators, known as Lao Chen, expressed his terms for peace. He wanted a certain territory that had long been a source of discord. He also wanted assurance that the cultivators from the city would no longer disturb his group.

Xian pondered for a moment before replying, "We are willing to discuss your demands, but we also have our own terms. We want the physical conflict to stop immediately and no more blood to spill. We want to find a peaceful way to resolve territorial disputes. And most importantly, we want to have regular meetings to build trust between us."

Lao Chen nodded, "We will consider your terms, but you should give us some time to discuss further. We can't make a decision right away."

Mysterio added, "We would also like to invite some representatives from your group to visit our city. This will be the first step in building trust and understanding each other."

Both sides agreed to postpone the next meeting to give time for each side to think about the offer and terms that have been submitted.

While the two sides were deliberating, one of the children from the city, a boy named Xiao, was trying to find a friend among the members of the group of evil cultivators. He approached a young cultivator in rather dirty and shabby clothes.

Xiao spoke softly, "Hi, I'm Xiao. What's yourname?"

The young cultivator looked at Xiao suspiciously, but finally replied, "I'm Yuan. What do you want?"

Xiao smiled, "I just want to be friends. I know this situation is difficult, but maybe we can be friends, not enemies."

Yuan looked hesitant for a moment, but then he also smiled, "Maybe you're right. Friendship between us can be a good thing."

They sit down together and start talking about their hobbies and their daily lives. This unexpected friendship is a small example of how the relationship between the two parties could change if they were willing to try to understand each other.