Once upon a time there was a greedy snake

They have been losing and gaining nothing—the inhabitants full of potential, the souls full of desire, and that mysterious, wild planet. They have gained nothing.

On the contrary, the natives grew stronger and stronger, and in just a few years, they went from not being able to refine bronze to reaching the level of a half-step Star Sea civilization.

In just a few years, it really was just a few years. For these natives, it wasn't long at all, and in the vastness of space, it was just a fleeting moment.

If there's any good news to be found, it's that their judgment was indeed correct. The natives of this planet possess potential that has even exceeded their comprehension. If they could possess this planet, it would be an extremely powerful asset, even for them.

The bad news is that these natives' strength was nurtured by their own hands.

To achieve this level of accomplishment in just a few years... if these natives were given a little more time...

"This can't go on like this."

In the end, it was the two-headed eagle, the god of mystery, who spoke first.

"You may think this is another scheme, but this time I want to say that we really should talk... After all, this is not the situation we want to see. What we want is to take what we want from that planet, not to watch them grow bigger and stronger as we are now."

"So, I'm not going to follow the previous plan. I'm willing to give up my share. We can discuss and come up with a suitable ratio, a ratio that will satisfy all four of us."

"Then, we'll just divide that planet up."

Chapter 293 The Eve of Destruction

Tatunbto, the city of the serpent god.

In the camp of the God of Courage outside the city, Casaloran and David Day sat together—a rare occurrence—although they could communicate telepathically, it was clear that the matter at hand was far too serious.

They said solemnly that they needed to meet in person to feel a little more at ease.

"The gods have united."

Taking a deep breath, David Day looked at Casaloran before him, at his former enemy.

"The god of life, the god of violence... the god of courage, the god of joy, and even the god of mystery—the four gods have united and determined their strategy to divide this planet. You should have received the news by now; we need to act as inside agents to support the vanguard of the four-god alliance."

"Yes, received."

Casaloron nodded, his face grim.

Upon receiving this news, he was even momentarily bewildered. After all, just moments before receiving the news, he was still pondering how to sabotage the plans of the other gods—and while his subordinates were still fighting amongst themselves, the gods behind them had actually made peace first.

Then what about all that backstabbing and hard work that his subordinates have been doing all this time?

"In short, don't think about anything else, just listen to the gods' instructions..."

At this point, David Day paused for a moment before looking at Casaloan.

"I've come to ask you something."

"explain."

Casalon's eyes narrowed.

"what's up."

"...Do you still have any attachment to this planet?"

After another moment of silence, David Day raised his head and looked into Casaloran's eyes.

"You wouldn't betray the gods' plan, would you?"

"I……"

The sudden question left Casalon stunned for a moment.

After all, David Day's question really hit his sore spot.

Although it was his duty as the chosen one of the God of Courage to respond to the gods' plan, he was actually quite confused about whether or not to do it—after all, this was his home planet, the place where he was born, and now, his homeland was about to be divided up by the four gods.

If it were simply a matter of having one's hometown worship the god of courage, he saw no problem with that. After all, compared to these barbaric natives, the god of courage was indeed a symbol of advancement and civilization.

But the matter of the four gods dividing it up...

It always sounds a bit harsh.

"If you really have any ideas, you can wait until the gods' plan is completed before you speak."

It was at this moment that David Day added another sentence.

"As for now, at least we need to complete the gods' plan, right?"

"..."

Casaloran nodded silently.

Ultimately, he himself knew that he was currently the chosen one of the God of Courage, and naturally had to obey the God of Courage's commands.

Moreover, as David Day said, if we want to fill this planet with courage, we can simply wait until the four gods finish dividing the land, and then he, as the chosen one of the gods of courage, can go and fight the other three gods.

Thinking of this, Casaloran couldn't help but look at David Day. Clearly, this incarnation of the God of Life was far more resolute than him—David Day truly had no attachment to their shared home planet.

Come to think of it, David Day even brought the Seed of Creation with him; that idiot had the intention to destroy everything from the very beginning.

"After the four gods have finished dividing the spoils, the first person we need to kill is him."

Casalon silently made a decision in his heart, but on the surface he still looked somewhat confused.

"Where's the Phantom Shadow? Aren't we going to notify it?"

To conceal his murderous intent, Casaloran even took the initiative to change the subject.

"Should it join in the rescue too?"

"Don't worry about it."

David Day shook his head.

"We can do it ourselves; Phantom Shadow has already betrayed us."

……

In the city of the Serpent God, inside an old yet cozy house, the Enchantress, transformed into a beautiful young girl, trembled with fear.

So, naturally, the soup in the pot was spilled into the fire, and the entire kitchen instantly became an accident scene, with even Mei Zhiying's body being splashed with scalding soup.

Such a commotion immediately drew the attention of Habisa, who was busy outside. After checking on Mei Zhiying's body and confirming that she was alright, he began to clean up the mess.

"Anything bothering you?"

As Hapisa, made of steel, wiped the dirt off the floor, he asked a question.

I can sense that you're uneasy.

"I……"

Mei Zhiying clenched her fists instinctively.

The decrees personally issued by the four gods naturally reached it as well. They were divine pronouncements personally issued by the god of joy, which had always filled it with joy.

But this time, it was completely different.

This was because the god of joy sent it to meet the vanguard of the four gods.

The four gods have reached an agreement, according to a message from the god of pleasure. He no longer needs to perform any tasks; he only needs to receive the vanguard army as they arrive.

In the past, upon hearing such news, it would have been overjoyed, as it meant the destruction of yet another planet and the opportunity to unleash its full potential once again.

But now...

Its heart was filled with nothing but terror.

Endless terror gripped the soul of the Shadow of Pleasure. It could clearly sense that this was a test from the God of Pleasure—if it chose to support the vanguard and cooperate with the four gods to divide this planet, then it would still be the top general under the God of Pleasure, and still the Shadow of Pleasure who roamed the starry sea.

If it doesn't choose to provide support...

It had no reason not to go and help.

After all, among the alien visitors on this planet, only it, with its ever-changing abilities, is the most suitable to do this. As long as it is willing to take action, with its capabilities and its current position, it can completely disarm this native empire overnight.

but……

Why am I still afraid?

Mei Zhiying has never been so confused.

But at that very moment, a giant hand of steel gripped the hand of the Phantom.

The steel hand was cold and devoid of warmth, yet it gave Mei Zhiying a few traces of warmth that dispelled her fear.

"It's okay, I'm here."

Habisa said this.

This strengthened Meizhiying's resolve.

"The Four Gods have reached an alliance. Using your solar calendar, in three days, they will divide this planet and everything you own."

Taking a deep breath, Mei Zhiying finally spoke.

"I don't know if my information is accurate, after all, the God of Pleasure no longer trusts me... but the covenant should indeed exist."

"Ah this."

Habisa, who was just about to say something, was dumbfounded. He never expected that it would be such a big deal.

"But... it's alright."

Habisa gripped the Shadow's hand tightly once more.

"It's alright, the Snake God is still here."

As he said this, Habisa patted Phantom on the shoulder.

"I'm going out for a bit. This matter needs to be reported immediately. You must be careful. Since you know you're not trusted, someone is probably already trying to assassinate you... Never mind, you should come with me. It's not safe here anymore."

As he said this, Habisa took down the short sword that had been hanging on the wall for the first time in a long time.

Clearly, he did not intend to rely solely on the snake god.

As a warrior, Habisa was more inclined to do something himself.

Chapter 294 All the Stars in the Sky Are Enemies

Opinions vary on what the first step in preparing for battle should be. Some say it requires elite troops and capable generals, while others say it requires supplies first. But Habisa, who had actually fought in battles, knew very well that those were things that came later.

The first step in preparing for war is to know that war is about to begin.

When Habisa saw the vicious dogs blocking the doorway with their bloodshot eyes, he knew that the first step in the entire battle would probably have to start from his most inconspicuous position—especially when red light gradually emerged from the mouths of those seemingly ordinary vicious dogs.

"It seems some people already know, and you'll tell me about it."

A heavy, steel hand pressed down on the changing shape of the Phantom Shadow, and then simply hung it on its back.

"Hold on tight, don't fall."

"Because it will happen very soon."

The flash of sword light exploded before the red light.

In just a moment, a streak of light had already flown to the distant street corner.

Wherever the streak of light passed, the vicious dogs that were about to unleash their energy blasts froze in place.

Immediately afterwards, they all exploded into pieces.

The enormous explosion shook the entire street and completely roused the giant city from its slumber—especially the terracotta warriors and wooden statues who never slept. After quickly determining the location of the explosion, they were astonished to find that it was the residence of their new legion commander.

Therefore, the warriors of the Blood Warband immediately began to assemble.

"I also want to thank these friends; the assassins they sent saved me some time."

As more and more terracotta figures and wooden statues approached from afar, Habisa waved to them.

More vicious dogs rushed out from afar, this time, the ones flashing red had already transformed into bodies—but at this point, these suicide bombings were no longer of any use.

"Let's take the first city."

Looking at the serpent scale sword raised high in the distance, and getting closer and closer, Habisa knew that he had done what he could in the first stage of this battle.

"Leave it to us from now on."

After a brief exchange with Habisa, the four priests immediately issued an order to seal off the city.

This is the second step in the fight: suppressing those who might cause problems. Although this action will obviously damage our combat strength, it will at least allow the Serpent God Empire to launch a normal counterattack, rather than causing local malfunctions at a critical moment due to a few people having second thoughts.