Over the dozen or so days, I had only been devoured of roughly one-tenth of my fortune. That was even with the Three Supreme Heavens going all out, so any situation could lead to the two sides undermining each other. After all, everyone was watching the situation unfold with bated breath, while the other major powers were likewise itching to make a move. No one could guarantee what would happen next.
Was it a new force entering the fray? Or probes from parties each harboring their own schemes? No one could say for sure. Even the mere presence of Venerable Shining Moon standing there was enough to make people wary. Who could guarantee that her Shining Moon Heaven would not descend and muddy the waters?
"Exactly! We're very particular about the rules! Even when launching a Heavenly Dao battle, we sent a formal challenge. But look at their Chaos Heaven—when have they ever reasoned with you? They attacked you before, and now they're planning to attack us. They're heartless and faithless, with no respect for seniority or age. They absolutely cannot be trusted!" Venerable Taishi leaped up and cursed through clenched teeth.
You old bastard are the one who cares least about rules. But given the current situation, it would be difficult for me to deal with either side. Although the choice lay in my hands, which of them wasn't a hard bone to crack?
The only difference was that I now held the deciding power. Determining which side would bring me greater benefits through cooperation was the key to tipping the balance of victory.
I looked toward Venerable Shining Moon and asked, "Venerable Shining Moon, why don't you give me your opinion? Which side would be more pleasant to work with?"
Venerable Shining Moon giggled. "Is Venerable Genesis trying