Imprisoned for a Trillion Years, I Was Worshipped by All Gods!

"I think… when it comes to Daniel, it's best not to dwell on his logic. There's no need to overanalyze his actions—that's the wisest approach."

La spoke while glancing at the group, especially Nar.

At the moment, Nar looked completely distressed, constantly tugging at his hair as if he were on the verge of collapse.

La had no choice but to console him, advising him not to overthink Daniel's behavior.

After all, no matter how much they tried, the conclusion would always be the same:

Daniel simply didn't conform to normal logic.

Here was a powerful ruler who somehow didn't know basic information that even God Kings understood.

On top of that, he possessed an absurdly large amount of divine stones.

Given all this, having a peculiar hobby—such as collecting those Mortal Realm Fruits of Rule—seemed entirely fitting for someone as unconventional as Daniel.

"Our primary concern now should be: How many divine stones does Daniel actually have? And how many can we trade with him for?"

This was the crucial question.

If Daniel had enough divine stones, they might even be able to gather enough to forge a Level 14 Forge—

A development that could provide them with an additional safeguard when the Apocalypse inevitably came.

Hearing La's words, the group nodded in agreement.

He was absolutely right.

"As for divine stones, I think we can rest easy. Earlier, when Daniel brought out his divine stones, his entire focus was on those Fruits of Rule," Nar began analyzing.

"I know that expression all too well—it's the look of someone utterly confident in their financial resources.

"To Daniel, the Fruits of Rule are what he values most. And when he heard the price, he didn't hesitate at all."

"In other words, he must have at least 12 billion divine stones on hand to feel so unconcerned."

"Are you saying we don't need to worry about his supply of divine stones?" Audrey asked, looking at Nar.

"Exactly. What we should focus on now isn't whether Daniel has enough divine stones, but how much we can trade from him. Even if it means gathering enough for a Level 14 Forge, it'll be worth it," Nar replied.

"If we stick to the same pricing as today, I could probably trade about 4 billion divine stones' worth of items," La offered.

"I'd estimate about the same," added the Beast God.

Nar glanced at the two before saying,

"To be honest, these Fruits of Rule are completely useless to us. If we can trade them for enough divine stones to forge a Level 14 Forge, that's a resource that will actually make a difference in the Apocalypse."

"With the Apocalypse looming, holding onto these Fruits of Rule serves no purpose."

After Nar finished speaking, the group fell silent.

After a long pause, the four resumed their discussion.

This time, they were entirely transparent with one another.

Through their calculations, they realized that if they sold their remaining Fruits of Rule at today's rates—

They could easily gather enough divine stones to create a Level 14 Forge!

It wasn't even a challenge.

Realizing this, even Nar couldn't help but take a deep breath.

He had never imagined that something as difficult as forging a Level 14 Forge—something even the Divine Dynasty barely managed—

Might actually become a reality in their hands.

A Level 14 Forge…

"Are we about to make history?" La asked, almost in disbelief.

"For now, let's all get prepared. Once everything is ready, we'll reach out to Daniel together," La suggested.

"This time, we must show utmost sincerity. We need him to accept these Fruits of Rule at all costs."

The four readily agreed and immediately left the chaotic void, returning to their respective factions to begin preparations.

The Fruits of Rule they were about to offer were treasures their factions had accumulated over countless years.

It would take some effort to gather them all.

Meanwhile, Daniel was in a great mood.

He never imagined the rulers would have so many Fruits of Rule on hand.

This haul would significantly accelerate Big White's progress.

Previously, Daniel had considered visiting high-ranking Mortal Realms to buy their Fruits of Rule one by one.

But today, he had directly met the creators of four top factions.

And just like that, he had acquired a massive amount in one go.

Daniel was certain that the rulers still had more Fruits of Rule in their possession.

However, trade was a mutual agreement.

Forcing the issue wouldn't be appropriate.

For now, what he had purchased was already enough for Big White to break through to the God Sovereign rank.

If he needed more later, he could simply approach them again.

After all…

He could always pay a little extra.

To Daniel, divine stones were now almost irrelevant.

Carrying around such a large number was more of a hassle than anything.

…

Meanwhile, the projection stone was broadcasting the situation at the negotiation site.

Earlier, although the two God Kings from the human and beast clans hadn't engaged in an actual fight, their mere presence had destroyed much of the venue.

Now, the 5-Element God King was meticulously inspecting the damage and calculating the costs, demanding compensation from those responsible.

The viewers watching the projection stone couldn't help but comment.

The 5-Element God King's actions gave the impression of blatant extortion.
Find your next read on My Virtual Library Empire

Was this really about encouraging peace talks between the two factions?

The projection showed him pointing to a damaged cup, meticulously calculating its value.

"This cup… I watched it being crafted myself. It was made during the founding of Ascension City—back when we were still resisting the beast clan…"

After recounting a heartfelt story, he assigned a price a hundred times its actual value.

"Isn't this just daylight robbery? It's just a cup! How can he justify such an outrageous price?"

"Actually, it's reasonable. Considering those God Kings nearly started a fight that could've cost the 5-Element God King his life, asking for a few divine stones is fair."

"Exactly! These are top-tier God Kings—divine stones are nothing to them."

"They're lucky to still be alive!"

"Sigh… When will this all end? I just want to see the day peace finally arrives."

Fortunately, the damage to the venue wasn't extensive, so the compensation process was relatively quick.

The God Kings from the Sun and Lunar God Realms and the beast clan dared not utter a single complaint.

Even when the 5-Element God King recounted his exaggerated stories, any God King who tried to argue was immediately silenced.

The subsequent negotiations proceeded slowly but peacefully.

During this time, the 5-Element God King merely served tea to everyone.

The two sides refrained from further arguments, maintaining an atmosphere of harmony.

Finally, the 5-Element God King stood, addressing both sides:

"I believe you all now know what needs to be done."

Moments earlier, he had received a message from Daniel:

The higher-ups had given their approval, and the negotiations could proceed officially.

With the 5-Element God King's words, the God Kings from both sides smiled and began dividing the Sun and Lunar God Realm's territories accordingly.

The peace talks had officially begun.