CHAPTER 787: CHAPTER 787: A COOPERATION INVITATION FROM GOD

"You’re already a god, do you still need to cooperate with us demigods? If you’re willing, there are plenty of demigods who would join you," Ye Li said without a care.

She didn’t even use the customary honorifics reserved for deities.

If it were someone else, they would at least use terms like ’Your Grace’ or ’Your Excellency’, Fang Jie thought silently to himself.

However, he didn’t know about others and simply chose to remain silent; by not speaking, he couldn’t make a mistake.

Emperor Skeleton chuckled bitterly, "Becoming a god is just a new beginning, it’s not so easy, especially for those of us in the Undead System. Stabilizing our divine status and position is not an easy task."

"You must be curious, but even if you didn’t ask, I would have told you, as these matters are part of our cooperation."

"What do you mean, this is a condition?" Ye Li wasn’t afraid at all.

It seemed Ye Li had a powerful backer, or else she was simply out of her mind. Otherwise, even if she was certain she would become a god, she wouldn’t act this way before actually becoming one.

However, Fang Jie thought it was likely the latter; if she really had a powerful backer, she wouldn’t be asking these questions.

Or perhaps Ye Li had a powerful legacy but no one had explained these things to her.

Emperor Skeleton spoke plainly, "Indeed, my offer to cooperate includes five hundred Divine Power Crystals, some tips on becoming a god, and some common knowledge among the gods."

These were all things they desperately needed; knowing them in advance would help avoid many problems.

Gods generally didn’t share such information with others not at their divine level.

Even if someone approached the divine level, only those with a special background could learn this information in advance. Others would only find the channels to learn these things after they became gods, by which time, it was often too late to regret certain things.

Being able to receive this knowledge from Emperor Skeleton was indeed fortunate.

The three exchanged glances, and Zi Lan was the first to speak, "I agree to cooperate, but don’t send us on a suicide mission."

"Don’t worry, if you find the tasks I give could be deadly, you can refuse them; this can all be included in the contract." With the contract established, there shouldn’t be any problems.

A high-level contract, even gods couldn’t defy without facing severe punishment.

Fang Jie nodded, "Then, I agree as well." Even if there were issues, Fang Jie didn’t think they would be significant.

If necessary, he still had a large reserve of Origin Power, and by unleashing this power, even if it was an attack from a divine level, he could withstand it a couple of times.

If the gods on his side didn’t react by then, it meant they also wanted him gone.

With gods targeting him from both sides, hiding anywhere would lead to a dead end; no other considerations were needed.

Before long, Ye Li also agreed because she too wanted to know these things.

"Then, explain the details of our cooperation."

Emperor Skeleton stated directly, "You will be listed under my command, and then help me earn as much merit as possible in this confrontation. The credits will still be yours, but it will be accumulated under my name."

"This way, I can use the merits to acquire some resources to help stabilize my divine position."

"But in doing so, won’t the gods behind us punish us?" Zi Lan asked.

"Not at all, if there were no Divine Domains involved, yes, it would be considered a betrayal and be subject to punishment. But it’s different for demigods with Divine Domains; they are essentially seeds of deities, and many rules are relaxed for them."

Although Zi Lan was an experienced demigod, he didn’t actually know this, as these were pacts among gods.

Hearing this, Fang Jie felt much relieved. No wonder Cloud God was so lenient with them—it seemed he also wanted to create an environment that encouraged them to stay under his command.

Perhaps, after becoming gods, they could even retain some affiliated gods or even subordinate gods.

"Additionally, beyond this occasion, I hope we can establish a Divine Alliance. Once you all become gods, we can support and watch over each other," Emperor Skeleton revealed his true intent.

A solitary god without a powerful backing really struggled to thrive.

To advance further, he needed too many resources. If relying on oneself to explore otherworlds, it was not an easy task. In a low-level world, the benefits were minimal.

But in high-level worlds, the deities were numerous.

And fighting as the visiting team, one might not necessarily win, which could be very awkward. At such times, forming alliances with other gods was the best strategy, so seeking allies had become a must for new, backdrop-less gods.

Everyone looked at each other and without objection, agreed directly.

After all, this was beneficial for them as well. Judging by the look of Emperor Skeleton, they were bound to face many difficulties in the future. While they might be well off now, that was due to not having entered the absolute high echelon yet.

Once they did, they would likely appreciate the difficulties.

Then again, at least for now, they could buy the various resources and knowledge they needed. After reaching the divine level, those things might no longer be purchasable, leaving them to rely on their personal research or sheer luck.

Though Emperor Skeleton was paving a way for his future, they were doing the same.

Indeed, it was likely that Emperor Skeleton would recruit more individuals later on. By joining now, their standing would be high. If they waited to join later, it might not mean much.

In that case, it might be better for them to draw others to themselves and establish a new Divine Alliance.

Subsequently, Emperor Skeleton handed them a contract, and they quickly signed it.

With the contract effective, they felt even more assured. "Here, these are the prepared materials." Emperor Skeleton didn’t hesitate and directly handed over the materials he had prepared.

"And these, are Divine Power Crystals, which you can use right now. However, I advise against becoming gods here, as different worlds have different fundamental laws, which could lead to complications."

Fang Jie nodded, he was aware of this aspect. Usually, it was not advised to break through levels in other worlds.

Even though the various planes of All Heavens Hunting Ground seemed different, that was just an illusionary law. The fundamental laws were the same and had no imperfections or issues.

Becoming a god in any location within All Heavens Hunting Ground, if done correctly, ultimately leads to the highest position.