Adam's agreement had been within Qin Sheng's expectations.
The Evernight Goddess had communicated with him in advance. After the godhood body of the Ancient Sun God had pondered for several days, his willingness to meet Qin Sheng meant there was room for negotiation.
As long as Qin Sheng did not display anti-humanity or anti-Earth tendencies during this conversation, the birth of a Hermit who was suspected of being able to borrow the power of a Sefirah would undoubtedly be a great thing for Earth's side.
Even if a True God did not accommodate a Sefirah and could only borrow its power, he could still be called a Half-Old One. He could provide stronger support for Earth's barrier, greatly easing the pressure on the Seven Gods and delaying the Outer Deities' corruption.
The apocalypse would not descend suddenly. It would unfold step by step, from the Outer Deities being unable to intervene at all to being able to corrupt creatures on the surface,
bestow gifts, and so on. There was a process to it.
The tighter the cracks could be sealed before the barrier disappeared, the greater the help it would bring to the creatures and nations across every continent.
As for George III's advancement to the Black Emperor, Adam had actually been his greatest supporter.
He had been willing to help even such trash and give him a chance at godhood, let alone Qin Sheng.
As long as he confirmed that Qin Sheng would not come into conflict with him, Adam—absolutely rational and never swayed by personal emotions, likes, or dislikes—had no reason to refuse such cooperation.
He had not even cared when his own son had nearly been beaten to death by Klein.
What was more, Qin Sheng was an Old One Remnant who could sing Katyusha. In a