Legendary Person: I brought my skills back to reality!

Fusion? Now it was Xu Hao's turn to be stunned?

Humans cultivate chives and then harvest and eat them, so wouldn't that be considered a fusion of chives and humans?

Isn't this almost the same as the "Greater East Asia Co-Prosperity Sphere"?

I've seen that thing before! You're kidding me!

Xu Hao sneered inwardly. This trick of changing the subject was an insult to intelligence, and it was so similar to the "co-prosperity" rhetoric touted by some invaders in his previous life.

They may be quite well-off in terms of material civilization, but their spiritual civilization seems rather average. If they're trying to deceive people, the things they make up are utterly meaningless.

However, on his face, he subtly let down his guard, turned his head slightly, and his gaze seemed to casually sweep over the sleeping cocoons of light. His brows furrowed at just the right moment, revealing a thoughtful expression as if he were seriously weighing the pros and cons and struggling with his inner thoughts.

He even loosened his clenched fingers, letting his fingertips rest lightly on the cool tree trunk again, striking a pose as if he was slightly moved by the other party's "grand perspective".

The cold, gigantic eye hovering above seemed to flicker slightly in the light of its vertical pupil, as if it had caught a moment of its prey's lapse in concentration.

Oboro's cold voice rang out again, this time speaking at a slightly slower pace, each syllable sounding as if meticulously calculated: "...I can even make some concessions."

The word "concession" made Xu Hao's heart skip a beat, but he simply raised his eyes in a cooperative manner, revealing a hint of surprise mixed with disbelief and inquiry.

He gave a soft "Oh?" with a slight upward inflection at the end, as if waiting for something to continue, or perhaps as if he couldn't believe what he had just heard.

Oboro's stream of consciousness followed closely, carrying an undeniable yet deliberately less oppressive logical statement:

"We can do it this way."

I will impart to you humans the fundamental methods of spiritual cultivation from the Fama civilization.

All humankind must engage in cultivation; this is a prerequisite.

It paused, as if observing whether Xu Hao understood.

“But I’m not in a hurry to ‘harvest’ it. We can set a new rule—only when an individual’s natural life is about to end and their soul is about to dissipate will I extract the spiritual power accumulated throughout their life and put it here.”

It added in an almost "understanding" tone:

"According to your understanding of life and soul, after the death of the body, the soul and consciousness will eventually return to nothingness. In this way, there is almost no additional loss for you."

You have lived your lives fully, only to dedicate the energy that would otherwise dissipate to a greater purpose at the moment of your final demise.

As if that wasn't enough, Oboro offered an even more tempting offer: "Furthermore, in exchange and as a guarantee, I can gradually and selectively share with you the technological knowledge that our Fama civilization possesses, knowledge that you cannot yet comprehend."

This is enough to allow your civilization to achieve a leap forward in the material realm.

These words were like a bombshell, making Xu Hao's eyelids twitch wildly, and his jaw almost dropped uncontrollably.

The feigned surprise on his face now almost contained a hint of genuine shock—not because the proposal was so tempting, but because Oboro was actually willing to concede to this extent!

Teaching the core cultivation methods? Delaying the harvest until the end of life? Even sharing Fama's technology? This is no longer a simple "concession," it's an almost revolutionary compromise!

However, this enormous and unexpected "generosity" did not make Xu Hao feel any relief; instead, it was like a lightning bolt, completely illuminating his previous guesses.

He abruptly lowered his head, concealing the fleeting glint of light in his eyes, and a thought exploded in his mind with crystal clarity:

It was indeed afraid! Its concern for this tree and these light cocoons had reached the point where it was willing to drastically revise its extinction plan in order to maintain its position!

If someone takes advantage of you, you have to go all out!

The crazy thoughts in Xu Hao's mind grew wildly like weeds, but he took a deep breath and forcibly suppressed the corners of his mouth that were about to grin.

Now is not the time for a complete showdown. We must continue this charade, and we must make it even more convincing!

Before I became a Taoist priest, I was a top salesman! It's all just an act, basic stuff!

He slowly raised his head, his gaze meeting that cold, giant eye once more. He deliberately maintained a complex and enigmatic expression on his face—a mixture of awe at the grand proposal, doubts about its feasibility, and, more profoundly, a hint of caution as he tried to seize control after being "persuaded."

He loosened his fingers from the tree trunk, then seemed to unconsciously rub the cool bark a few times, as if trying to calm his inner turmoil, but in reality, he was stalling for time, organizing his thoughts, and further observing Oboro's reaction.

"Your proposed 'integration' method, and these concessions..." Xu Hao's voice deliberately slowed, carrying a hint of deliberation, as if he were struggling to digest this disruptive information.

"Indeed...it exceeded my expectations. Theoretically, if it were truly possible, as you say, to preserve an individual's entire life and, at the very end, transform the dissipating energy, and even gain access to your technological knowledge...for the entirety of human civilization, perhaps..."

He didn't finish his sentence, but paused at the right moment, frowned slightly, and showed a struggling expression on his face as he weighed the pros and cons.

His gaze swept over the cocoons of light again before returning to the giant eye, his eyes filled with a hint of inquiry and probing: "You should also know that such an important decision cannot be made by me alone. Although... I do have some influence in the human world, my opinion still carries considerable weight with the highest decision-making level."

He deliberately emphasized the words "considerable weight," while straightening his back slightly, adopting the posture expected of a negotiator.

“I can try to persuade them, to explain to them this…new possibility you’ve proposed.”

Xu Hao's tone became serious, as if he had made up his mind, "However, words are not enough. You know that our past experiences... were not pleasant."

To convince us of your sincerity and that this isn't just another trap, you need to offer some concrete evidence.

He paused, his gaze sharpening as he looked directly into the enormous vertical pupil: "Alright then, show your sincerity. First, safely send my companions, whom you've trapped here, back to the real world."

They are humanity's elite fighting force; their return is a signal in itself and provides the strongest evidence for my subsequent persuasion.

Xu Hao spread out one hand, his posture appearing frank and resolute: "As long as you achieve this, then regarding the specific details you mentioned, such as mental power cultivation, energy conversion, and technology sharing..."

We can sit down and finalize this carefully and thoroughly. What do you think?