Trade

"What trade? Don't even think about trying any tricks!"

Gu Ding did not actually trust this Nightmare Specter, but he also wanted to learn more about these ruins from him.

"How would I dare play tricks? Including that War God Race fellow, four of you have Combat Strength no weaker than mine—some of you are even stronger. Besides, my illusions are completely useless against you. Without an array foundation as an anchor, every illusion I create could probably only trap you for two or three minutes at most. Using illusions on you doesn't tire you out, but it sure tires me out." The Nightmare Specter grinned ingratiatingly. "In front of you, I'm the vulnerable party now..."

This Nightmare Specter was like an endless chatterbox. Once he started talking, he simply would not stop.

"Enough. Stop babbling and get to the point. What exactly do you want to trade with us, and what are the terms?" The Sea Emperor had grown impatient and spoke directly to the Nightmare Specter.

"This little friend really is impatient. Since you've asked so sincerely, I'll generously tell you. The trade I'm talking about is..."

What kind of nonsense is that? He was clearly the one who came to us proposing a trade... Gu Ding grumbled inwardly.

The Nightmare Specter pulled something from his robes. "I know you entered these ruins for Heinoas's Burial Ground. And if you want to enter Heinoas's Burial Ground, you must gather all nine keys. One of them is this one in my hand. I can give you the key, but I have one condition."

"Why should we believe you?" Miko questioned the Nightmare Specter. "You could simply take out any random object and make up a story. As long as it had something to do with Hai NuoYaSi, you could