Commerce and trade in this world were doomed to have no future.
"Is that something someone regarded as the God of Commerce should be saying? They all think commerce is among your divine domains."
"Transactions are not the same as commerce. Besides, I am the God of Transaction of Life. Life is the core; transactions are merely incidental."
In a peaceful world, commerce and trade could bring victory. But in an age and world of war, pure commercial dealings only made one fatter and more valuable, until one ultimately became someone else's "Treasure Chest Monster."
In an age of war, the only condition for ultimate victory was victory in war. Once the "currency" obtained reached a certain amount, it could no longer be converted into war resources. In a world with no universal currency and no commercial agreements, profits earned through trade alone were meaningless.
"But as a strategic disguise, it has value—great value."
Judging from the intelligence sent back, Lu PingAn's smokescreen had already taken effect. They probably truly believed that Lu PingAn was an outsider God of Commerce, the protector of travelers and merchants. This was actually the divine domain Lu PingAn had bestowed upon Hua Xueyi, but it was also one of her disguises.
The merchant caravans had even mentioned that the God King of Peace, the God of Eternal Life, had an ally known as the Martial God. In their eyes, this was a weak deity specializing in logistical development.
When the caravans could provide weapons and food, these travelers from beyond the domain proved their worth.
Of course, it was also when this armed merchant caravan demonstrated its combat strength. Phil had come along as a "thug." As the religious "divine child," she could directly borrow Lu PingAn and Chris's power.
The Steel Legion was