Chapter 877 — The Chicken Thief

Now that I have achieved fame and success, it is time for me to make some changes. " His gaze fell on Shen Mu, and he said with a smile, "Jingping Overlord Body, I will wager one game with you. Do you dare to take it up? " Shen Mu looked up at this mighty figure upon an imperial throne and probed, "If I do not take up Great Black Heaven's wager, what will you do? " "I absolutely cannot abandon the three hundred and sixteen Northern Heavens; I would have no choice but to let the Little Earth Earl devour them. " Great Black Heaven said decisively, "If I discard these fools' lives, I can still cultivate other god-devils to govern the heavens.

" Shen Mu smiled.

"If it were me, I would do the same. These lords of the heavens are but slaves to guard the heavens for Great Black Heaven; dead, they are dead. The population is what matters most.

Only with a vast population can geniuses be born in endless succession, more masters be cultivated, and Great Black Heaven's rule be made secure.

" Great Black Heaven laughed.

"Will you take it up?

" Shen Mu said frankly, "How does Great Black Heaven wish to wager? " "We wager that I will not break the pact. If you win, the three hundred and sixteen heavens go to your Jingping. " Great Black Heaven said, "If I win, the previous pact is void. " Shen Mu gave a wry laugh. "No bet.

" Great Black Heaven frowned and asked, "Why no bet? " "If I win, should Great Black Heaven wish to break the pact, he would still break it without the slightest hesitation.

If I lose, the favorable position that the two great celestial masters secured for Jingping will come to naught—chicken flies and eggs break. " Shen Mu smiled.

"Between the three hundred and sixteen heavens and Great Black Heaven's reputation, which is more important? " Great Black Heaven stared at him, then after a moment said, "The three hundred and sixteen heavens are important.

My reputation is worth not a single fart. In millions of years, my reputation has long since been lost!

" Shen Mu was all smiles. "Therefore, I do not bet. " Great Black Heaven's brows knit tightly, and then suddenly he asked with great courtesy, "May I ask whom the Jingping Overlord Body studied under? " Shen Mu said solemnly, "The Cockcrow Thief. " Great Black Heaven's expression changed slightly, and he laughed heartily.

"It is indeed he.

No wonder my little scheme was seen through at a glance by you.

In that case, let us change the wager.

We wager on your life.

" He said flatly, "If you win, I will allow you to leave alive within ten thousand li of the Great Black Palace.

Once you have left that range, I will let the god-devils of the various heavens hunt you down as they please.

If you lose, then you will be buried with me and the lords of my three hundred and sixteen heavens. " The moment these words were spoken, the faces of the lords of the various heavens all changed at once. Great Black Heaven was ruthless and decisive, and he bore great resentment toward them for having made the Little Earth Earl pact with Wentian Pavilion without permission.

At this moment, he was determined to use their lives to break the Little Earth Earl pact!

Shen Mu pondered for a moment, looked around, but could not see anything in the darkness. Great Black Heaven laughed. "Are you looking for that old Cockcrow Thief Wentian Pavilion?

They have not entered the range of the Great Black Palace.

If they set foot one step into the darkness, I will sense it.

" Shen Mu smiled brightly.

"Is Great Black Heaven planning to make a move against me personally? " Great Black Heaven shook his head. "By rights, I should deal with you myself, but I still want a bit of face.

The one who fights you will be chosen only from among my disciples or those no older than you. You may rest assured. " Shen Mu let out a breath and said in a deep voice, "Then let Great Black Heaven set the terms! " Great Black Heaven burst out laughing, flicked his sleeve, turned, and said sonorously, "Straightforward!

Jingping Overlord Body, stay for a few days.

You might as well look upon the finest warriors of my Great Black Palace! " Shen Mu stepped down from Dragon Qilin's head and followed him into the Great Black Palace, saying with a smile, "Great Black Heaven, you are a senior. .

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" Great Black Heaven shook his head. "Senior? I am not your senior.

I have long known your origins.

You probably do not yet know that the four governors of the Netherworld are all my juniors. " Shen Mu's heart jolted, and he narrowed his eyes. "In other words, Great Black Heaven knows that I am the Netherworld's Divine Son.

Then why does he insist on wagering with me?

" "I will give you extra rations later," said Shen Mu as Dragon Qilin followed behind him, his heart thumping with fear, carefully peering at the sides of the Great Black Palace, seeing dim lamplight and shadows in which countless monsters seemed to lurk. The timidity in Dragon Qilin's heart instantly disappeared without a trace, his courage swelled, and he raised his head, puffed out his chest, and strode forward with awe-inspiring dignity.

Great Black Heaven summoned a demoness and instructed, "First, invite the Overlord Body to stay in the rear of the palace. Treat him well.

" The demoness acknowledged, led Shen Mu toward the rear of the palace, prepared a guest room, and said with amorous eyes, "Young Master Shen is an honored guest. If you have any need, you may command me. Your servant can do anything.

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. " She was beautiful, her seductive eyes like strands of silk, her gaze somewhat eager.

Shen Mu's eyes lit up. "Elder sister can do anything? " The demoness, shy and bashful, nodded lightly.

Shen Mu handed over a pill formula.

"Elder sister, help me refine a few hundred furnaces of spirit pills. Fatty Dragon, you are in luck!

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