Chapter 823: Chapter 44: A Deal with the Devil
Not witnessing this storm battle in person is a regret.
A hundred and fifty years ago, the Iron Do Emperor paid a great price to drive back a disaster of this magnitude.
And now, pacify this chaos.
The Northern Continent people took only a day and a night.
Gu Shen saw the final outco, the area near the giant wall was calm, and in everyone’s eyes, it was a clear and immaculate sky. In the vision of the “Netherworld King,” this world was not so pure, for the remnants of the storm still carried wisps of white souls, these Transcendents sacrificed in the war. So were struck by the enormous energy shock when the storm hit the giant wall, while others were swept up by the wind pressure…
Gu Shen did not use the “Pure Land” to collect the lost souls of these people, just like those “explorers” who drove swords in the snow-capped mountains… He respected every hero who died fighting for their holand.
The mourning ceremony was held in the cetery of Gu Castle Fortress.
Unlike Qingzhong.
Gu Castle did not have ti to conduct a complete and grand funeral for the “deceased”; this is a fortress, and every person here is a warrior, stationed here, they have dedicated everything to this red soil, as is tonight, every night.
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After participating in the morial ceremony, Gu Castle restored its true tranquility and peace.
Gu Shen rested alone in the room.
He took out the “Black Silver” from the Netherworld Mansion.
After returning to the Fortress, he was entangled with trivial matters and never had ti to handle the “Truth Ruler.”
Gu Shen imrsed his spiritual power into the Ruler, and after a mont, the world before him “distorted,” and seconds later he once again entered the light and shadow mixed world within the Ruler, eting the residing Devil.
“The Spiritual Link went very smoothly…”
“This ans it has always been waiting for . Or, it has no right to refuse my ‘descent’.”
Gu Shen steadied his mind and looked towards the darkness not far away.
The “Devil” sitting on the throne, resting its elbow with a serene deanor: “At this mont, you don’t seem to need a transaction… unless you want to borrow so power from , to subdue the ‘Souls’ outside the giant wall?”
Gu Shen chuckled.
This guy can indeed peep into my “sight and sound” through the Ruler.
Just from that sentence, it could be judged what this Devil could spy on.
It should be able to see and hear my daily experiences and dialogues.
But the true thoughts in my heart, this Devil could not spy.
Regarding the “Souls” outside the giant wall, he had no intention of using them for himself.
“If I need it, can you lend it?” Gu Shen asked with a smile.
He directly continued along the aning of the Devil’s words.
Gu Shen did not want to expose his thoughts; entering the spiritual world of the Truth Ruler this ti was to figure out the other party’s “cards.”
“Of course… but it must be considered a transaction.” The Devil seed to raise an eyebrow, very interested: “Your Pure Land should not have expanded, you need souls very much now… The deceased outside the giant wall are all high-quality Souls, if you don’t act today, who knows when you’ll have another chance.”
Indeed.
From the “Netherworld King’s” perspective, this is indeed the best ti to collect Pure Land lost souls.
These warriors of the Northern Continent have sufficient spiritual fortitude and strong combat power.
In the East Continent… such a large-scale “war” would never break out, nor is there a possibility of “collecting lost souls.”
“So what price do I need to pay for this transaction?”
Gu Shen feigned interest as he spoke.
The recent conversation further confird that this Devil does not understand his spiritual world because today’s “Pure Land” only has Tie Wu.
Regarding “transactions,” Gu Shen still had much to learn.
In the Storm of the [Old World], he roughly deduced the ultimate intention of this Devil to trade with him.
Through the “Truth Ruler,” to erode himself.
Once his “spirit loses control,” this body would be taken over by the other party.
Following this train of thought, each transaction, the Devil would advance toward the “ultimate goal.”
Yet this ti, the Devil’s answer surprised Gu Shen.
The Black Shadow on the throne pondered for a second, then spoke with a smile, “I want… to extract half of the Souls.”
He extended one finger, gently swaying it.
Extract half of the Souls?
Gu Shen squinted his eyes.
The initial speculation should not be wrong, but this Devil was evidently more cunning than he imagined. The Devil within the Truth Ruler might beco stronger by “absorbing the spirits of the deceased”?
Weakening the opponent, strengthening oneself, are all paths to the “ultimate goal.”
The scene fell silent for four or five seconds.
The Devil said with resentnt, “Gu, this is already a very sincere price… You need not pay anything, and you can receive half of the Souls for free. What are you hesitating for?”
It stared at Gu Shen, continuing, “Are you afraid of becoming stronger?”
Upon seeing Gu Shen’s silence, the shadow on the throne laughed softly.
It extended a palm, caressing its abdon, softly saying, “These weak Souls, what do they count for ? It’s just been so long without a al… So I sincerely miss the taste of ‘human souls.’ Consider this transaction as our first attempt to establish a trust relationship.”
Gu Shen deeply realized the strength of this guy.
The power seeping from within the Truth Ruler cannot be asured by “level.”
Gu Shen was also unsure of the extent he could reach after receiving the power bestowed by the Devil… Just that the “Black Shadow,” the source of the power, was already so formidable; did he still need to devour souls to enhance himself?
The answer to this question was unknowable.
“The usual drill, you nod, and the deal begins.”
The Devil said with so helplessness, “If you’re not reassured… just like last ti, I’ll lend you power, and you’ll collect the souls yourself; it’s just that I’ll automatically extract half as the price.”
“I can’t accept that price; you’re asking for too much.” Gu Shen stared directly at the man on the Throne, speaking seriously.
This ti.
The Devil did not get angry,
it chuckled softly, “Negotiating again… Gu Shen, you must understand, we are making a deal, everything in life has a scale to balance. If you want to receive, you must give; this price is not too much.”
After all, it was the Devil; if one makes a deal with the Devil and the other party doesn’t take a di, then that would be the most terrifying thing.
“Alright then…”
Gu Shen spoke with regret.
The Devil sitting on the Throne had a twinkle in his eye, involuntarily rubbing his hands, ready at any mont to unleash his power, eagerly waiting for Gu Shen’s next move.
“With our disagreent, the deal can only be declared a failure.”
This sentence made the Devil pause, his calm face once again revealing anger.
Was this playing with him?!
“Sorry… I ca this ti just to fulfill last ti’s ‘promise.’ I will give you the opportunity to et with again, and the chance to trade again. I have fulfilled my promise, but you did not seize this opportunity.” Gu Shen said calmly, “In transactions, both parties need to nod to complete them.”
“Gu Shen…”
The Devil’s voice was gloomy, “Do you find this amusing?”
“Yes, it’s amusing.” Gu Shen responded without pause, “When you peered into my life in the Ruler’s world, you must have thought the sa… overlooking soone, waiting for him to co to you, and then slowly controlling him. If I agreed to your deal, you would certainly find it… quite amusing.”
This ti, it was the Devil’s turn to be silent.
After a long ti.
He spoke again, “We are discussing the issue of ‘fairness.’ If you think the terms are unfavorable, we can discuss further.”
It really is…
The so-called “scale of fate” was all false; Gu Shen couldn’t help but shake his head. Making a deal with the Devil is all fluid, adaptable; if he toughened up and decided to squeeze it dry, perhaps this guy would serve as free labor one more ti.
Yet, there’s no need to act anymore.
Gu Shen said lightly, “There’s nothing to discuss. I didn’t co to you this ti with the real intention of making a deal…”
The Devil was taken aback: “You ca to chat with ?”
Is this sothing a person would do?!
It was furious, clapping the Throne as it was about to stand up.
The light and shadow in the invisible seed to change from this action.
The Devil “tily” controlled its rage, stood up, and coldly looked down at Gu Shen.
This action caught Gu Shen’s attention.
It seed… this Spiritual World was not stable, and the Devil could not inflict substantial harm on him. It could only complete the subsequent erosion through “deals,” a form of spiritual interaction with soul efficacy.
Seeing through this, Gu Shen’s voice beca even calr.
“Perhaps you should mind your emotional managent,” Gu Shen said indifferently, “Because of , you have the opportunity to observe everything in the real world. Is this how you treat a benefactor?”
The Devil said coldly, “Don’t forget, outside the Fortress, I saved your life…”
“Is that so?”
Gu Shen laughed, not to be fooled by such tricks in spirit, “That was just a deal, fair and just, we both nodded. If it’s about who saved whom, I actually saved myself while saving you, I’m still your benefactor.”
For the first ti, the Devil was at a loss for words.
The last person it encountered was far less troubleso.
“Fine… since you so long for a ‘deal’.”
Gu Shen said expressionlessly, “Then let’s make another deal… I will let you know who is truly needed; the content of this ‘deal’ is simple. You apologize to , I will selectively restore light for you; if you bow your head now, everything can still make it.”
Apologize?!
The Devil growled angrily, “Are you joking?”
Unfortunately… Gu Shen was not joking.
The mont the Black Shadow on the Throne began to speak, its figure faded and disappeared from the Spiritual World of the Truth Ruler.
Gu Shen knew, this guy was stubborn and wouldn’t accept this transaction.
The first thing he did upon returning to the real world was to take out Black Silver and directly imrse the Truth Ruler in the highest quality “Strong Logic Material.”
Gu Shen stared at the snowy white Ruler, turning pitch black in the “Black Silver.”
His expression was icy.
In fact… this was sothing destined to do after knowing the existence of the “Devil.”
Gu Shen could not accept that every move he made, everything he said, was being watched by this guy. Although it was still in the Ruler and could not threaten him now, what if one day, this Devil really gained freedom?
After sealing.
The feeling of being watched gradually dissipated in Gu Shen’s heart.
He felt much more relaxed.
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