The Heartless Demon Master seemed to have expected this. He said coolly, "The Scorpion Demon Sovereign became a Four-Tribulation Sovereign hundreds of thousands of years ago. Your strength far exceeds mine."
"Of course, if you'd prefer, we can trade places. I'll hold off the Human Sovereign while you capture Mu Ziqing and the others. Just make sure you don't seize the wrong people."
The Scorpion Demon Sovereign's expression eased. After a moment's thought, she nodded. "In that case, I'll hold off the Human Race Sovereign."
If she only had to hold off the Human Race Sovereign, the Scorpion Demon Sovereign was confident she could do it. It would not take long, and she would not have to fight to the death.
If things went wrong, she could simply leave.
"So you agree?" A smile appeared on the Heartless Demon Master's face.
"Hmph."
The Scorpion Demon Sovereign rolled her eyes at him, then asked as though nothing had happened, "How do we divide the treasures?"
The Heartless Demon Master considered this. "Equally."
"Equally?" The Scorpion Demon Sovereign narrowed her eyes.
"Apart from the Primordial Feathered Wings, we split every treasure in half. As for the Primordial Feathered Wings... if you want them, I can give them up, but you must give me treasures worth at least half their value."
The Heartless Demon Master spoke without hesitation.
"Hehe."
The Scorpion Demon Sovereign gave a mocking laugh. She brushed back her long black hair and said with captivating grace, "A treasure like the Primordial Feathered Wings is more than this humble woman could hope to enjoy. Since you want them, take them. Of course... don't forget my half of the treasures."
"Oh? That... couldn't be better!" The Heartless Demon Master's eyes lit up. He had not expected her to give up the Primordial