"We should occupy high ground and make our camp there." Mei Xueyao suggested in her charming voice.

Everyone agreed with her as they moved to the nearest high point and took out tents to prepare a camp.

The tents were divided tribe-wise, and there was some distance between tribes of different tribes, displaying their distrust in each other.

Now that they were near the treasure, everyone was fighting for themselves. The treasure could only belong to one of them, and cooperating forever wasn't an option.

However, they agreed on one thing—if they hastily separated from the group, they would be the first one to be targeted.

Moreover, the righteous tribes at least had more trust among each other than the demonic tribes.

A silence had taken over the area as everyone's gaze was fixed on the treasure, waiting for the time to pass.

They knew that even if they were successful in grabbing the treasure, it could still get taken away if the three-day period wasn't over.

The three-day period would be over at midnight. There were still more than seven hours left.

The environment was tense as every group could sense the other.

The righteous tribes had also noticed the demonic tribes' group.

However, the largest group was of the beasts.

It was as if a horde of king realm beasts had been summoned to guard the treasure till midnight.

If they could do so, then the treasure would belong to the beasts.

There were more than a hundred and fifty King realm beasts, along with innumerable core-formation realm beasts.

Multiple fire-breathing pythons that measured more than 15 meters in length, ice-blue antelopes who could freeze a tree in a breath of a second, poisonous lavender anacondas, blue lightning bulls, metal claw eagles, lesser dragons, golden-fur lions, needle spiders, tempest wolves, and many more beasts guarded the treasure.

They were standing around it, making a circle to guard it.

Getting to it wasn't going to be easy.

There are too many variables, but...

I need to get this Eternal Life Dew!!

Qin Feng decided internally, his gaze fiery with determination.

"Lord Qin Feng..." One of the king realm cultivators of Qin Feng's group came over and informed, "The successor of the Beast Sovereign is requesting to see you..."

Huh? Why is he here? Qin Feng pondered in surprise before nodding in approval, "Alright. Allow him to enter."

He shouldn't be able to do anything in my camp without any of his beasts.

Qin Feng was confident that Ashen shouldn't be able to harm him.

Qin Feng wasn't in his tent but instead on the edge of the cliff, from where the treasure was clearly visible.

It was the time of sunset, the sky turning red as if painted in blood. The two moons could be seen, although with a lot of effort.

Soon, the king realm cultivator returned with Ashen following behind him.

Qin Feng noticed him, however, and acted to be lost in his thoughts with a dazed gaze in the direction of the treasure.

The king realm cultivator stopped beside him and bowed: "Lord Qin Feng, I have brought him."

Qin Feng, acting to be jolted awake by his greeting, turned around and looked at Ashen: "Ah, forgive me. I was lost in thought."

"No need to apologize, Lord Qin Feng." Ashen smiled kindly, bowing first.

"Thank you for your understanding, Lord Huan Tian." Qin Feng replied politely, his tone diplomatic. "By the way, what brings you here?"

"It's nothing to worry about." Ashen answered, his tone casual. "I'd simply like to propose a deal."

"Deal?" Qin Feng was interested to hear further. "Please tell me the details."

Ashen nodded before stating calmly, "Lord Qin Feng, why don't we cooperate to acquire this treasure?"

"Huh?" Qin Feng acted puzzled. "What do you mean? Aren't we already cooperating?"

"No, we aren't." Ashen shook his head. "We are only acting like we are cooperating. I'm talking about real cooperation."

Hearing this, a sarcastic smile appeared on Qin Feng's face as he commented, "Why are you joking, Lord Huan Tian? You also know that only one tribe can become the owner of the treasure; how can there be real cooperation?"

"No, think about it." Ashen explained. "If we obtain the treasure, we can use it alternatively after every hundred years. How about this? Since I'm the one offering this deal, you may have the treasure for a hundred years first."

"Wait! For real?!" Qin Feng's eyes widened in surprise and disbelief. "You'll really let me have it?"

"Yeah, but only for the first hundred years." Ashen answered with a kind smile.

A number of thoughts ran in Qin Feng's head upon hearing Ashen's offer.

Isn't this a good deal?

I only need this treasure to heal Wang Biao.

If he'll let me have it, should I agree to his deal?

It's true that with the Zhuji tribe's help, we will have a higher chance to obtain the treasure.

They have a huge number of enslaved beasts; they can create an opening for me to get the treasure.

Qin Feng couldn't help but come up with ways in which the Zhuji tribe would be able to help him get his hands on the Eternal Life Dew.

But wait! Why me?

He could have gone to any of the tribes with this deal, so why come to me?

Does he have other motives??

Qin Feng couldn't help but be suspicious.

To get an answer, he simply asked the suspicious party, "Why me? You could've offered this deal to the Yedu or Mei Hua Tribe. Why choose me?"

"Simple." Ashen answered as if it was obvious. "It's because you are the strongest!"

Hearing that, an involuntary smile appeared on Qin Feng's face before he hid it and asked, "Really? Is that it?"

"Of course." Ashen replied calmly. "Is there a need for any other reason?"

"No, it's not that..." Qin Feng suddenly felt that Ashen was a bit more likeable.

Well, it was obvious. Anyone would like a person who compliments them.

Moreover, he so openly praised Qin Feng's strength.

"Then... do you have a plan in mind?" Qin Feng questioned seriously, asking for Ashen's opinion.

"Yes..." Ashen nodded before reminding. "But I'll only reveal it if you accept the deal."

Qin Feng didn't ponder much, as the answer was obvious.

The chances of them acquiring the treasure were higher if they cooperated.

And even if Qin Feng thought that Ashen was distrustful, then he could break the deal and work alone.

There were benefits if they cooperated and no real consequences.

"Alright. Let's cooperate for real!"

They did a light handshake before Ashen revealed his plan to him.

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(A/N - Thanks for reading. ^..^)