Reilo took the Black Book.
Wrapped in countless threads of Mental Power, the black book seemed to weigh nothing.
As for the "open conspiracy" the old snail had mentioned, it meant taking advantage of the circumstances and, based on the conditions at hand, improving one's overall prospects or achieving greater hopes by openly changing how one allocated resources and increasing efficiency—without affecting or depending on anyone else.
After the old snail handed over the Black Book, the Feather Emperor visibly relaxed and signaled for its Heaven Silkworm Clan subordinates to detain the Oracle Sorcerers.
Then the Feather Emperor grew wary and looked at Reilo, who held the Black Book.
"Don't forget what you promised the Feather Emperor."
"Of course."
Reilo replied calmly, then added, "I did promise to hand the Black Book over to your clan, for you to pass on to the Central Civilization. But I never said I wouldn't read it first. The Central Civilization never brought that up, either."
At that, the Feather Emperor narrowed its eyes.
"Knowing how dangerous this thing is, are you sure you still want to do that?"
Reilo took a deep breath and said solemnly, "If you aren't confident, you should stand back for now. This calamity brought the Oracle Sorcerers to the brink of extinction. Please proceed with caution."
The Feather Emperor, too, grew solemn.
"Very well."
It turned and withdrew, truly giving up on reading the Black Book.
Reilo glanced at the Shura Path, who snapped, "What are you looking at? Do you think I'd defect to those monsters?"
Reilo said no more.
After sealing off the area with the Bubble Technique, he immediately channeled his Mental Power. A layer of translucent, brilliant light formed around his body, and he completed his Superbody Transformation.
Then he extended a finger and