Faced with the Shadow King's blunt offer of an olive branch, Su Yi remained composed and asked in return.
"Since you're acting as though you know me so well, you should also know this."
"I have plenty of methods and factions at my disposal to deal with the Wall Watchers."
"And frankly, given your Divine Authority and the way you've operated over the years, working with you is my last resort."
The Shadow King showed no sign of anger at Su Yi's insolence.
No expression or emotion could be discerned on that head wreathed in black flames. The steady, almost emotionless voice continued.
"So I'll offer you terms you can't refuse."
Su Yi smiled. "Really? There aren't many offers in this universe that I can't refuse."
The Shadow King said calmly, "As long as you're still human and retain your humanity, there are plenty of offers you can't refuse."
"Most of your power base is still in the Mountain River Star Sector."
"The woman you're involved with, Maria of the Sword of Judgment, is about to launch a major expedition."
"The Wall Watchers and the Redstone Empire have already made preparations. Once that fleet leaves the Divine Fire Xisi Corridor and enters a Metaverse jump..."
"That fleet of over nine million people will be utterly annihilated in the Dark Universe."
"A sudden storm, an unexpected natural disaster—such things happen everywhere in this universe."
Su Yi had already anticipated this bargaining chip.
Although he was prepared for it, a sharp glint flashed in his eyes when he heard those words. "Are you threatening me?"
The Shadow King said casually, "Human, don't play your little human games with me."
"I know exactly what you're thinking. I also know your urgent needs and your bottom line."
"Although you're now over a hundred times