Ben Hong's change in attitude could only be called a dramatic twist. After the psychological shift just now, Chen Rui instead calmed down and asked, "What two things?"
"First, gather the seven divine artifacts..."
"What special use does that have?"
"Wait until you have collected all seven divine artifacts before we discuss it..." Before Ben Hong could finish, her pupils suddenly contracted as seven objects appeared beside Chen Rui.
"The Wind Chapter! The Fire Chapter! The Dark Chapter..." Even Ben Hong, normally so composed, could not help but be shaken. "You actually obtained the acknowledgment of all seven divine artifacts!"
"Rather than acknowledgment, it would be more accurate to call it submission." Chen Rui was right. He had not truly received the artifacts' acknowledgment; instead, he had forcibly branded them with the mark of "Chen" through Deep Analysis. It was indeed equivalent to subduing them.
"Submission?" An indescribable meaning was added to Ben Hong's astonished gaze. "Just who are you?"
"Chen Rui. Chen as in Chen Rui, Rui as in Chen Rui." Chen Rui spread his hands. "But the Phantom Demon Shield, Shadow Cloak, and Windshadow Boots have not fully fused yet. Can you tell me what will happen once all seven divine artifacts completely fuse?"
Ben Hong fell silent for a moment. "I'm not sure either. Perhaps nothing will happen. Or perhaps everything will end because of it, giving rise to a new beginning."
"I seem to have heard that answer from someone before. It basically amounts to saying nothing." Chen Rui could tell that Ben Hong did not wish to dwell on the subject, so he changed the topic. "In any case, your first condition has been met."
"Yes." Ben Hong slowly nodded. "The second condition is that this time, without borrowing my power, you defeat Satan. If