For Lu Wuming, Liu Buli's final threat was incredibly effective.
Though he couldn't fathom why his master would reach an accord with that detestable evil god, since his master had told him to shut up, he ultimately suppressed all his doubts and obediently chose to do so.
However, even though he couldn't articulate his displeasure with words, Lu Wuming still tried his best to express his refusal with his gaze.
His beautiful eyes gazed pleadingly in Liu Buli's direction, hoping the other party could understand his meaning and abandon the cooperation with the evil god.
Alas, Liu Buli, at this moment, seemed possessed, his mind lost as if under a spell. No matter how hard Lu Wuming tried to convey his feelings, Liu Buli remained unmoved. He even cheerfully discussed details with the evil god, making Lu Wuming feel utterly dejected.
He simply couldn't understand why the evil god was clearly problematic. This was such a simple matter that even he could figure it out, yet Liu Buli, such an intelligent person, couldn't?
If they were to cooperate with such a being, they would surely be the ones to suffer. The evil god spoke of mutual benefit, but how could such an evil entity ever give someone else the chance to become the new deity in his stead?
Lu Wuming had never thought of himself as so intelligent.
He had actually figured out such a crucial issue, yet his master not only hadn't, but seemed solely focused on the benefits promised by the evil god, his eyes sparkling with excitement, clearly not considering anything further.
Lu Wuming watched this, and he was practically dying of anxiety.
At least in this moment, Lu Wuming felt he could finally understand why Liu Buli would get so angry and helpless whenever he acted foolishly.
He was experiencing it thoroughly now.
However, paying no mind to his thoughts, Liu Buli continued to converse with the evil god with a smile. According to the latter, the final wisp of divine soul had been placed in a valley in Kunlun. The exact location was unclear, but if Lu Wuming, who was sensitive to malice, went there, he should be able to find where the soul resided.
Liu Buli nodded and followed up on the topic, asking, "Is this the only wisp of divine soul you left behind?"
After all, from the movie he had watched, typical archvillains who would split themselves usually left behind seven or eight fragments. If the evil god before him had only left one, it seemed rather conservative.
Yet, the reality proved that he was indeed that conservative.
Nodding emphatically, the evil god replied, "Actually, at first, I did want to leave more divine soul fragments. But if one could survive, the preservation of divine soul wouldn't hold much significance. Back then, everyone was uniting to deal with Xi Chi. I thought, since that was the case, we shouldn't lose. But the reality proved that I had indeed underestimated that fellow. However, he held nothing back, and the other deities also held nothing back. So, if our plan succeeds, I will be the sole deity in this world."
Having said that, the evil god realized he might have gotten carried away. In the spirit of shared honor and mutual progress, he added very friendly to Liu Buli, "Of course, your disciple will become a new deity with me. We two will be the only deities in this world. Just this fact alone is enough to make one happy, right?"
Liu Buli still didn't answer his question, his expression a half-smile, revealing no hint of happiness.
Seeing his reaction, the evil god became somewhat bewildered. Had he misinterpreted? Was this fox not intending to help his disciple become a god, but rather to become a god himself?
Yes, all humans were selfish. How could there be someone who genuinely thought only of others? From the moment this fox prevented his disciple from speaking, he should have realized.
This person clearly wanted to monopolize the qualification to become a god, which was why he didn't give his disciple any chance to speak.
The evil god sized up the two people before him, and the more he thought about it, the more he felt he had uncovered the truth.
Although he didn't have much empathy for this fox, nor did he believe the fox could offer him any help in this matter, since the fox held the power of speech now, even if it was just for the silent fool to reach the destination he wanted him to go, he had to appease this detestable fox.
His thoughts raced, and the evil god quickly devised a solution. Looking back at Liu Buli, he put on a benevolent smile and said with great conviction, "Actually, I know what you want. You want to become a god too, right? Although it's more difficult than for your disciple, as long as you believe me, it's not impossible. As long as you follow the method I tell you and create more of those pets, even if you are a mortal with no talent, you can awaken divinity. If you don't believe me, you can try it out properly after you leave. As long as there are enough of them, everyone can become a god!"
Liu Buli looked expressionlessly at the eloquent evil god. For a moment, he felt as if he was seeing the leader of a pyramid scheme organization being condemned on a legal program on television before his transmigration.
With such an ability to lie through his teeth, it was a pity he was buried in the cultivation world.
Thinking this, Liu Buli showed a hint of excited anticipation on his face. He said, "Then, Great Deity, don't hold back. Tell me quickly how to do it. When I leave, I will definitely try it out properly. Can I become as powerful as you?"
"As long as your acquired efforts are sufficient, innate differences are not a problem," the evil god replied swiftly, then raised his hand and drew a formation on the ground for him. He said, "This is the method for creating those pets. Sacrifice the souls of others. The more you sacrifice, the stronger the pets will be. The more pets you have, the closer you will be to godhood. I believe you are smart enough to understand my meaning!"