Qin Luo merely replied, "Fine. We'll cooperate."
Then that thread of consciousness completely dissipated.
For the moment, he could not discuss the details with the Prison Emperor, but the Prison Emperor had already received his response.
At the far end of the tomb, beyond endless darkness, lay a terrifying place.
Strange and savage-looking structures stood everywhere, with scorching lava flowing past them.
From within those buildings came terrifying howls from time to time. It was impossible to imagine what inhuman torment was being suffered inside.
Past this cluster of buildings stood a massive castle. At its highest point was an enormous throne, upon which a Ghost Race figure clad in dark golden armor slowly opened his eyes.
He sneered. "Interesting. Interesting. There is actually someone whose strength is on par with mine?"
"Unfortunately, I have already seen through your weakness."
"When I descend, it will be the day you all die."
"What a bunch of fools who refuse a toast only to drink a forfeit."
"I gave you an opportunity, yet you did not know how to cherish it."
At the same time, Qin Luo communicated with that thread of consciousness and conveyed his willingness to cooperate.
"Interesting. There is actually such an interesting fellow."
"It seems this unknown place is rather unusual."
"I simply do not know whether this fellow is qualified to cooperate with me."
He had only said that he would cooperate with Qin Luo. The details of that cooperation did not matter, nor did the manner in which they would cooperate.
What mattered was how Qin Luo performed. If Qin Luo did well enough, then he could become his collaborator.
Otherwise, Qin Luo would not be qualified to become his collaborator.
At most, he would give Qin Luo the chance to become one of his prison