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Xu Hao's suggestion was like a pebble thrown into a deep pool, eliciting a long silence from Long.

The light in that giant eye flickered, as if it were engaged in intense calculations and weighing of options.

After a long silence, a voice as cold as ancient ice slowly rang out: "Okay... but won't you go with them?"

Xu Hao's heart skipped a beat, and an overwhelming joy welled up inside him.

Sure enough! He bet right! What Oboro fears most is being alone here!

It couldn't wait to send itself away immediately, far away from this giant tree that carried the hope of the revival of the Fama civilization.

"Then I absolutely cannot let you have your way!" Xu Hao sneered inwardly. The more the enemy fears something, the more he will do it!

But he showed no sign of it on his face; instead, he wore a bewildered expression, his tone tinged with doubt:

"Didn't we agree to discuss the details? We need to come up with a concrete plan to convince those old fogies, right?"

He shrugged slightly, his tone becoming more relaxed, as if he were genuinely moved by Long's words:

"To be honest, I support your suggestion. Everyone dies eventually, so isn't it good to do something meaningful before you die?"

Moreover, it can bring about the technological and scientific progress that humanity needs, which is simply a win-win situation!

A look of longing appeared on Xu Hao's face as he continued:

“Some insightful people among us sign a body donation agreement before they die, so that their useless bodies can make a contribution to the medical field. Isn’t that similar to what you’re talking about?”

It's all about making use of waste, turning trash into treasure, and allowing life to continue in another form.

He spread his hands and said sincerely, "Our two civilizations really don't need to fight to the death, do they? Lay down your weapons and become enlightened! Peaceful coexistence and mutual benefit are the only way forward!"

Xu Hao kept his gaze fixed on the huge vertical pupil, trying to catch the slightest emotional fluctuation within it.

He knew he was walking a tightrope, and he had to be careful with every step. He had to convince Long that he was convinced, while also firmly grasping the initiative to buy himself more time and opportunities.

But at this moment, the cold, gigantic eye of the Dragon suspended in the sky seemed to have been suddenly struck, its internal energy core humming loudly.

Long felt completely numb!

An indescribable, sluggish feeling, like a program malfunction, instantly spread to every corner of this massive consciousness. It was a kind of mental bewilderment and confusion.

"No, you really know how to take advantage of a situation!?" A seemingly absurd thought surfaced deep within Oboro's consciousness. This thought seemed abrupt and ridiculous, completely out of place with its usual cold indifference, yet it truly reflected its subtle state of mind at this moment.

Long's original intention was to make up some conditions to trick Xu Hao into leaving, and once these bastards went to Earth, he would have plenty of ways to deal with them!

To be even more straightforward, just throw them into any dimension and be done with it!

However, Xu Hao's reaction was like a perfect parabola, landing precisely at its most unexpected point—compliance, positivity, and even a hint of...greed?

No, you're just accusing someone of rapism? They didn't even put up a fight!?

Or do you actually believe those words?

“But there’s nothing I can do. I don’t dare offend this guy right now…” A sense of irritation began to grow in Long’s mind.

It is not without its tricks; if things really come to a head, it has countless ways to crush this insignificant human being into dust.

But for some reason, a strange sense of dread rose in its heart at this moment. Not towards Xu Hao himself, but towards the land beneath his feet, the giant tree beside him, and the billions of cocoons of light hanging from the tree.

It was an instinctive protective instinct towards what was at the core, an extreme sensitivity to any potential threat.

How noble are the individuals of our civilized society? If we harm even one, the lives of all humanity wouldn't be enough to pay for it!

Then we absolutely cannot afford to fall out with this kid here!

"I'm actually a little scared if he decides to go all out." This thought flashed through his mind, but it made Long's core consciousness tremble slightly.

It cannot afford any risk; it absolutely cannot allow this giant tree, which carries the hope of civilization's revival, to suffer even the slightest damage.

Or... should we really have a serious talk with him?

But what about the conditions they offered?

Thinking back on the conditions he had just set, if Long had hands, he would want to slap himself.

All those "concessions" and "promises" I made just now in order to keep Xu Hao calm and get rid of this potential threat as soon as possible...

Teaching cultivation methods? Sharing scientific and technological knowledge? And even "considerately" postponing the "harvest" until the end of life?

This is hardly a "concession"! If we accept this condition, we'll become a laughingstock of the entire civilization!

For example, you buy a fish and then negotiate with it: "I'll buy a fish tank to keep you alive first, and then I'll braise or steam you after you die!"

Isn't that insane?!

From the proud perspective of the Fama civilization, this was an utter disgrace!

"Human civilization, which was originally like an ant, is actually talking to me about cooperation? Isn't it all just to trick Xu Hao away? But they seem to have gone a bit too far!"

The more Long thought about it, the more absurd it seemed, and a feeling of anger at being tricked by inferior beings welled up within it. But then, it forced itself to calm down.

Don't let your emotions control you; be rational and serve the ultimate goal.

Let it be a laughing stock. When I become the hero who resurrects the entire civilization, a few minor stains won't be too much of a laughing stock.

But this kid actually believed it!?

Long scrutinized Xu Hao's reaction again. The expression on his face, a mixture of shock, weighing of options, and a hint of barely perceptible ambition, didn't seem like a pretense.

Was this human truly moved by the "grand plan" he had painted? Or was he merely feigning compliance to buy more time?

In any case, we're now in a bind.

Or perhaps we could just talk...

Long thought about it carefully again. Actually, the conditions he had just proposed weren't impossible. It only delayed the resurrection of the Fama civilization. But they had already waited for thousands or tens of thousands of years, so what difference would a little more time make?

Furthermore, it's actually a very cost-effective thing to gain the full cooperation of human civilization in exchange for this.

Long forcibly steered his thoughts back onto the track of "rational analysis." The potential of human civilization had already been initially validated in the attack over Miami just now.

The Spirit Stone missile that just exploded over Miami still made him a little uneasy. Who knows what those three ants left them?

I absolutely dare not take that risk!

In the end, fear, or rather, the instinctive avoidance of unknown risks, finally overwhelmed Oboro's arrogance and resentment.

It must ensure that nothing goes wrong, and absolutely no accident can affect the grand plan for the revival of the Fama civilization.

Sacrificing some short-term gains for long-term stability and security is the wisest choice.