"Firstly, there are no restrictions on the forces of the two sides in the oath duel. We can recruit any interstellar civilization that is willing to join this duel, as long as they wish," the Black God King spoke first.

Zhao Chen squinted and smiled as he looked at the Black God King opposite him: "It seems that your master is willing to send reinforcements to you."

Is it a near-T7 level interstellar warship, or a T7 level interstellar warship?

The Black God King snorted coldly: "You can also drag the Holy Elf Empire into the war, if you have the ability."

This is our demand. If you don't agree to this, then there's no point in continuing the discussion.

"No problem, we can agree to this."

We also have one condition.

That means the decisive battle must take place three years from now. During these three years, neither of us can launch a military war against the other or its related territories for any reason.

It is also forbidden to conduct any related underhanded operations in secret.

Three years?

The Black God King was not entirely satisfied with these three years.

He can accept a period of one or two years.

This timing is perfect for him to complete the integration of the devoured civilization, while also allowing him to prepare for a major battle.

However, this period of time will not be too long, allowing the Dragon Star Empire more opportunities to develop.

Three years is clearly a relatively long period of time.

However, because of the previous condition, they couldn't refuse the condition proposed by the Dragon Emperor.

This is negotiation.

If you cannot specify conditions that fully meet your requirements, the other party will definitely not agree.

You need to make a trade-off and balance among many conditions.

"Three years is too long."

Thirty months. "The Black God King decided to try and get it done."

Thirty months, which is exactly two and a half years.

Although it's only six months less than three years, those six months could have a huge impact on the Dragon Star Empire.

"Thirty months it is," Zhao Chen decided.

In fact, Zhao Chen's original plan was for it to take two years.

Two and a half years is a pretty good amount of time for him.

Once these two things are stipulated, the subsequent rules and regulations are not very important; everyone can discuss them and it will be completed.

"Is that all?" Zhao Chen looked at the records in the holographic image in front of him.

“That’s all.” The Black God King nodded.

Then, the two took their respective halves of the Promise Fruit.

Then they took the medicine at the same time, and the next second, many strange light particles appeared around them, giving them a magical feeling.

Scientists and researchers from both sides are recording this scene.

After all, such a special fruit might come from a god-level civilization, so the process of using it naturally needs to be recorded. If any aspect of it can be thoroughly studied later, it will be a huge breakthrough in the scientific field for them.

Next, both Zhao Chen and the Black God King could feel that their consciousnesses seemed to have entered a mysterious environment.

They were situated in the palm of a giant golden statue.

The golden colossus stood there, its hands resting flat on its chest, while Zhao Chen and the Black God King each stood on one of its palms.

At the same time, a strange voice rang in their minds. They didn't know what language it was, but it automatically translated into words they could understand as it entered their minds.

The next step was for the two of them to explain the contents of their agreed-upon contract.

As they explained the contents of these contracts, lines of golden text appeared before the golden colossus.

When they finished explaining the last point.

The golden colossus spoke again.

"The contractual duel is now complete."

Those who break the contract will be punished by the gods.

The next second, Zhao Chen and the Black God King opened their eyes at the same time. They were still in the cabin of the shuttle.

But they all noticed something unusual.

Zhao Chen raised his arm, and a golden tattoo appeared on it. If you looked closely, you would find that the golden tattoo was very similar to the golden colossus they had seen before.

“It seems that this Contract Fruit really does come from a very, very powerful interstellar civilization,” the Black God King said from the side.

“That’s obvious,” Zhao Chen retorted bluntly from the side.

The Black God King was stunned for a moment, looking at the Dragon Emperor in front of him. This guy was really special. Right now, he seemed to be an old friend to him.

He showed absolutely no airs of being an emperor.

"Thinking about it, even interstellar civilizations with such a strong sense of order have developed to the point where there is only one consciousness."

Compared to interstellar civilizations at or above the T7 level, they would be very special beings.

It might even be just like that folk saying.

The ultimate goal of science is metaphysics.

The Black God King did not refute Zhao Chen's words.

He simply stood up silently.

"They're leaving already?" Zhao Chen called out, looking at the Black God King who had turned his back and was walking towards his shuttle.

"Is there any need for us to communicate here?"

"The next time we meet, it will be either you or me who lives," the Black God King said coldly.

Zhao Chen also stood up and looked at the Black God King in front of him: "To be honest, I find you quite pleasing to the eye."

How did you become a lackey of the order?

Are you interested in working with me?

The Black God King was amused by this guy's words once again.

He walked onto his shuttle, turned around and looked at the slowly closing gate, and at the Dragon Emperor on the other side.

"You should first consider whether you are a match for the order."

After saying that, the gate was completely closed at that moment.

Looking at the closed gate, Zhao Chen could only shrug helplessly.

Then he walked back on his own.

"This guy is actually quite interesting."

"It's a pity they're all the kind of people who keep things to themselves." Zhao Chen muttered to himself as he returned to his shuttle.

After the gate is closed.

Zhao Chen's lips curled up slightly: "I wonder what kind of face he has under that helmet."

Facial paralysis? Domineering CEO?

Anyway, I bet his expression when he sees the last gift I gave him will be priceless.

Zhao Chen was really looking forward to that situation.

Unfortunately, Zhao Chen himself will not be able to see it.

At this point, the docked shuttles began returning to their respective flagships.

After that, both sides temporarily ceased hostilities as agreed.

The starships of the Xiaolong Legion fleet will all be withdrawn to the Xiaolong Interstellar Empire within 24 hours.

During this period, the interstellar fleet of the devouring civilization is not allowed to interfere in any way.

When Zhao Chen returned to his Dragon Emperor ship, a guest was already waiting there.

Flame Elf King.

"Have you really reached a ceasefire?" The Flame Elf King looked at Zhao Chen opposite him with curiosity.

"Didn't you see the broadcast footage just now?" Zhao Chen pointed to the video window next to him.

The scene of Zhao Chen meeting with the Black God King, and even the words they exchanged, were all recorded.

The Flame Elf King sized Zhao Chen up and down: "Making peace with the Devouring Civilization? How did you even come up with that idea?"

"It's not peace talks, it's just a temporary ceasefire."

We remain enemies.

However, we are taking into account the current situation.

Continuing to fight is completely pointless.

And for us, there are more worthwhile things to do.

Since we share the same opinion, why can't we put this matter aside for now?

As for the battle, we've already agreed to resume this ongoing struggle thirty months from now.

After Zhao Chen finished speaking, he looked at the Flame Elf King: "No matter what, I still want to thank you for bringing your Flame Legion fleet to provide support."

If it weren't for you and your legion fleet being here...

"Getting the Black God King on the other side to the negotiating table will probably require some effort from us."

The Flame Elf King waved his hand and said calmly, "We are allies, and fighting side by side is what we should do."

"But this time, I've come all this way, and I still feel somewhat resentful that I didn't manage to destroy even a single interstellar warship that devours civilizations."

Zhao Chen smiled slightly and said, "Don't worry, this time we won't let our Flame Elf King make a wasted trip."

You have no chance to destroy the interstellar warships that devour civilizations.

But this time when you go back, you can bring back a Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnought.

Upon hearing Zhao Chen's words, the Flame Elf King's eyes widened immediately, and he looked suspiciously at the Dragon Emperor opposite him.

This is a near-T7 level interstellar warship, and they're just going to give it to me so easily.

This was something she didn't want to believe.

Zhao Chen looked at the Flame Elf King with gratitude in his eyes: "I know that you brought those Holy Elf Legion fleets to support us this time."

Actually, it goes against the will of the other Elf Kings of your Holy Elf Empire, doesn't it?

They simply agreed to let you lead the Holy Elf Legion fleet in exercises and combat within the Holy Elf Empire universe.

And you took it upon yourself to bring the legion's fleet directly to the battlefield.

If you go back empty-handed, those guys will definitely not let this opportunity to attack and impeach you pass by.

Your position as the Flame Elf King could be affected.

However, if you bring back a Golden Scarab-class heavy interstellar dreadnought, that's a different story.

Only then did the Flame Elf King understand Zhao Chen's intentions.

The expression on her face kept changing.

Then she turned her face away, pretending not to care: "Those are my legion fleets, I can take them wherever I want."

Those cowards are none of my business!

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