Facing Chen Changsheng's words, the True Dragon said softly, "Don't you think such an idea is sheer fantasy?"
"Whether it's fantasy or not, we'll know once we try."
"As long as the Virtual World launches smoothly, the resources under your control will naturally increase."
"Even if we fail to achieve the goal I have in mind, you still won't lose out."
"But before we do this, one fundamental condition cannot change: everyone must follow the Rules."
"The establishment of the Virtual World is extremely complicated. Once someone breaks the Rules, everything we've built will collapse in an instant."
At those words, the faces of the Ferocious Beast lineage instantly darkened.
The ancient Qiongqi said coldly, "So what you mean is, you intend to strip the Ferocious Beast lineage of its share?"
"That's right. If the Virtual World is to be launched successfully, the Ferocious Beast lineage's share must be stripped away."
"Perhaps you've reached certain agreements with the Divine Beast lineage, or perhaps you've signed some alliance pact with the Forbidden Grounds."
"But I'm telling you, none of that means anything to me."
"If I say you get no share, then no one can change that."
"Those are rather arrogant words, aren't they?"
The ancient Taotie sneered.
"It isn't arrogance. It's fact!"
"Your cultivation is higher than mine, and your foundations are deeper than mine. If you wanted to, you could indeed beat me until I fled with my armor and helmet in disarray."
"But don't forget: without me, Chen Changsheng, you can't make the current Virtual World work."
"Don't try to threaten me with death. If I, Chen Changsheng, feared death, I wouldn't have made it this far."
"Huff—"
The ancient Taowu expelled a stream of white breath through his nostrils, then stared at Chen Changsheng. "We truly won't