"It’s simple, because I can’t trust you."

"We’re just cooperating..."

"A famous businessman on Blue Star once said," Chu Xiu interrupted it, with a faint smile, "No one can get rich by shorting their own country."

"Without the skin, there is nowhere for the hair to attach, such a simple truth, I still understand."

In Chu Xiu’s previous life, there were many comprador classes.

But these people all met bad ends. Without the protection of their country, their wealth was like floating duckweed, ready to be plundered at any time.

Of course, the Awakened are different; their own martial power is their greatest protection.

Yet Chu Xiu still believed that only within a complete social order could he develop most securely— at least until he possessed power surpassing that of a Celestial King.

And Chu Xiu’s words also made Mugos’ face darken.

"If you have nothing else to say, sir—"

Chu Xiu raised the Chiwen in his hand: "Then I’ll see you off."

However, just as Chu Xiu was about to strike, Mugos suddenly laughed: "Indeed, a human prodigy who dares to swing a sword at O’Brien, I knew your pride wouldn’t let you agree."

Chu Xiu frowned, thinking this Outer Realm Demon might have misunderstood something.

Yet his demeanor, in the eyes of outsiders, indeed appeared as heroic as Zhang Qingshan, who defended his homeland without regard for his life.

Chu Xiu had no desire to explain, and Mugos continued: "Since you don’t want to strike at your compatriots, there’s no issue with fighting the Outer Realm Demons, is there?"

"Oh?"

Mugos said: "As I said before, there is competition among Outer Realm Demons too."

"And there is only one chance to achieve ’Civilization God’ through the World Law."

"As long as you’re willing to help me deal with the ’deputies’ of other Outer Realm Demons, I can still provide you with combat support."

"I think humans have an old saying: the enemy of my enemy is my friend."

"We may be adversaries, but there’s still room for cooperation, isn’t there?"

Chu Xiu put down the Chiwen in his hand.

"Tell me more."

"It’s simple, if you don’t want to involve your people, then let’s not cooperate on Blue Star, but in the Blood Sea World instead!"

Upon hearing the words Blood Sea World, Chu Xiu showed a thoughtful expression.

This world also has opportunities for godhood! And it’s likewise coveted by the Outer Realm Demons!

However...

"Do you think I would allow my enemy to become a god?" Chu Xiu said.

"Become a god? Hahaha, such a slave god, is that worthy of being called a god?" The Outer Realm Demon showed disdain, "You’re underestimating us; our pursuit of the World God path is to break free from planetary shackles, how could we trade one shackle for another?"

"Our pursuit of Blood Sea World opportunities is merely to refine a [Pseudo-God Incarnation]."

Chu Xiu rubbed his chin, gaining some understanding internally; it seems the Servant God is at the bottom of all pantheons, just slightly above those unworthy of being called a Pseudo-God.

Their combat power on the planet must be even stronger than that of the Servant God.

It’s unknown whether the Subordinate God promised by the Blood Pool or the Star God is stronger.

And their schemes in the Blood Sea World are likely similar to Chu Xiu’s Blood Demon Incarnation, using it to refine an [Incarnation] that substitutes the original body to conquer other worlds.

"Even so, I won’t allow my enemies to enhance their combat strength," Chu Xiu said.

Even a Pseudo-God Incarnation, with divine power and not possessing the might of rules, is still not something an ordinary demigod can resist; even a Celestial King, Chu Xiu isn’t certain can handle it.

Mugos said: "I don’t need you to help me collect Blood Law Fragments; I said earlier, I only need you to help me stop the other ’deputies’."

With those words, Chu Xiu understood.

"You haven’t set up anything in the Blood Sea World, but other Outer Realm Demons have."

Mugos nodded in approval: "Talking with smart people like you is indeed more comfortable."

"To be frank, over our long epochs, short as a few hundred years, long as tens of thousands, there will always be a chance to become a god, so Blue Star is not absolutely necessary for me; I can afford to wait."

"In comparison, enhancing one’s own foundation and weakening other competitors is the longer-term development plan."

"As long as you give me the other resources in the Blood Sea World and help me stop other Outer Realm Demons, I can grant you my power."

This time, Chu Xiu was indeed somewhat tempted.

Moreover, it currently seemed that this God of Pain’s interests aligned with his own.

However...

Chu Xiu looked up thoughtfully at Mugos and laughed: "You’re so eager, there must be more to this matter, right?"

"If we are really going to cooperate, it’s best to be forthright."

With those words, Mugos gave Chu Xiu a deep look and was silent for a while.

Until Chu Xiu impatiently raised the Chiwen, it finally made an unpleasant "tsk" sound: "Your humans are too deep in thought, truly not as easy to fool as other races."

"Since that’s the case, I might as well tell you; anyway, your few Celestial Kings have probably noticed something amiss."

Mugos looked at Chu Xiu: "Do you know we Outer Realm Demons are actually divided into two types?"

"I would like to hear more," Chu Xiu said.

Mugos said: "We are divided into Postnatal and Innate types; Postnatal refers to beings wandering in the Abyss, who become Star Gods after merging with the incomplete World Law, while Innate Outer Realm Demons are beings born of the planet itself, becoming so after merging with the incomplete World Law."

"For example, if your Blue Star hasn’t nurtured a complete World Law, then humans who become gods by gathering laws can be considered Innate Outer Realm Demons."

"The difference between these two is that usually, Innate Outer Realm Demons are stronger."

"And we have an enemy, an Innate Outer Realm Demon, who is a terrifying existence having lived for a whole 670,000 years, the oldest among all the Outer Realm Demons I know."

"Missing the opportunity on your Blue Star, there will be another, but if it gains powerful strength, we face the danger of perishing."

"And it is also eyeing Blue Star."

"Such a terrifying existence, if it also obtained a Pseudo-God Incarnation, do you think your Blue Star could withstand it?"

After speaking, Mugos looked at Chu Xiu: "Now, are you satisfied?"

Chu Xiu didn’t respond; it was his turn to be silent this time.

So, besides the five Outer Realm Demons on Mugos’ side, is there also an extremely powerful Innate Outer Realm Demon who lived for all of 670,000 years?

This...

Chu Xiu only felt that the prospects for humanity indeed looked bleak.

Taking a deep breath, Chu Xiu said: "Tell me more about that being’s situation first."

Mugos nodded and slowly began to speak:

"The name of that being is [King of Bronze]."