"Sending Black Dragon over wouldn't be a problem, but he'll definitely demand an exorbitant reward from you."
The Tree of Time thought for a moment and said, "Appealing to Black Dragon's emotions or reasoning with him won't work. Someone like him only cares about what he stands to gain."
In fact, it wasn't just Black Dragon who only cared about personal gain. The other Compound V Big Trees were the same. Chthon had grown them, after all, and they were steeped in evil.
Even the Tree of Time was no exception. He was doing everything he could to help the King of Negativity to achieve his own goals and reap enormous benefits, not out of loyalty or any concern for the bigger picture.
"That won't be much of a problem. Whatever Black Dragon wants, I can certainly give it to him."
The King of Negativity was brimming with confidence, but Black Dragon's outrageous demand soon shattered it.
Black Dragon said, "As one of the Compound V Big Trees, I don't mind going undercover on Chthon's side. After all, if Chthon really is plotting something, I'm bound to be one of his targets too.
"But my willingness is one thing. King of Negativity, if you want me to take that risk, you'll have to pay a sufficient price."
The King of Negativity said generously, "Name your price."
"Then I won't hold back."
Black Dragon chuckled and said, "I want the source power within you that represents anger."
"You want my negative origin power?"
The King of Negativity was furious. Source power was equivalent to crystallized laws. Once he gave it to Black Dragon, he would lose that portion of his power forever.
"That's right. Not all your source power, just the part that represents anger."
Black Dragon nodded firmly and said,