"As for the details of the bargain," the Spirit Abyss Xuanwu said, changing tack, "I can only tell you after you swear an oath."
"This is not because I distrust you, but to ensure that the bargain proceeds fairly and smoothly."
After hearing this, Chen Cong and Chen Xiaojun fell into thought.
The bargain clearly held enormous appeal for them, but it also carried unknown risks.
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Finally, after weighing the advantages and disadvantages, Chen Xiaojun raised his head and looked firmly at the Spirit Abyss Xuanwu. "As long as your bargain won't put me and my clan in a difficult position or cause us serious losses, I can agree."
The Spirit Abyss Xuanwu shook its head. "It will not. You can accomplish it, and there is little danger."
Chen Cong then nodded his agreement.
Immediately afterward, Chen Xiaojun solemnly swore his oath. His words echoed through the secret realm, marking a promising beginning to the bargain, while the Spirit Abyss Xuanwu gave a slight nod.
Once the oath was sealed, the Spirit Abyss Xuanwu's mental voice slowly emerged, carrying a measure of heaviness. "Follow me."
With that, it gently waved a claw. The other Spirit Abyss Xuanwu, formed from mingled water and earth, dispersed like illusory mist and clouds. Its Xuanwu True Water and soul projection were swiftly withdrawn, and the sound of its collapse echoed through the air.
After all, it would soon sacrifice itself and had to reclaim this soul power.
Then the Spirit Abyss Xuanwu's towering body slowly turned, and it crawled toward the Darkwater Pool with powerful, steady movements.
The ground trembled slightly with every step, revealing its immense strength.
Before long, it reached a secluded spot in the Darkwater Pool, where a faint veil of