Simulated immortality allows me to calculate talent stats.

"What the hell are you?!"

[You coldly questioned, "The 'Prophet,' the 'Master of Intelligence,' 'Predicting the Enemy,' whose various entries and predictive methods are used to the fullest extent."]

"Who are you, you red-haired monster?!"

[Xu Hui's arrogant and sinister face was unusually intimidating.]

I thought being a demon in my own heart was strange enough, but I never expected to encounter such an ominous thing today.

Why does it look dirtier than me?

You and "Xu Hui" face off, your eyes locked, both clearly seeing the wariness in each other's gaze.

In an instant, the tense atmosphere dissipated.

"No matter what, you're practically a brother to me, so there's no need for us to fight."

Your smile is gentle and your tone is warm.

"Hahaha, brother, you're right. Xu Hui's brothers are my brothers."

[Xu Hui's shamelessness will surprise you; the eldest brother shouted it out without hesitation.]

This makes you more wary.

[Not afraid of Xiang Che's domineering and forceful nature, but only capable of fighting, fighting, fighting.]

[I'm really afraid of this kind of weird thing; it's mysterious, unpredictable, and hard to defend against, not to mention shameless.]

"What is your relationship with the Tomb of the God of War? Did you attach yourself to them when Hai Zi and Hui Zi were comprehending the reliefs?"

"That's right."

[Xu Hui directly admitted it.]

You might wonder: "I also comprehended 'Predicting the Enemy,' so why didn't it attach itself to me?"

[Xu Hui gave you a strange look, sizing you up from head to toe.]

"Comprehension?"

[Those two simple words carried an undisguised contempt in your tone.]

"What? Even inner demons look down on people?"

"It's not that I look down on anyone, but now that you've grasped the essence, what is the mystery of 'Predicting the Enemy'?"

"A prophet foreseeing the enemy, briefly capturing glimpses of the future."

【"Oh……"】

This time, even the word "simple" was gone, replaced only by a scornful laugh.

Can you really tolerate this?

He casually ran his hands through two flowing strands of red hair, his eyes gleaming with a dangerous light.

Xu Hui immediately felt a sense of impending doom, and gave a helpless, bitter smile: "Brother, elder brother, let's talk this out."

"It's not that I look down on you, it's just an undeniable fact."

"You've probably already guessed that the Tomb of the God of War is a conspiracy used to scheme against Pang Hai and Xu Hui. I'm just an unlucky demon imprisoned within."

"Someone has entered the Tomb of the God of War. Taking this opportunity, they should naturally choose to have as many people as possible attach themselves to it."

"Increase your chances of survival."

【"But……"】

"But you can't comprehend 'Predicting the Enemy'."

"Brother, even if I wanted to rely on you, I couldn't."

That hurts, bro.

Your expression was somber, yet you held the red hair in your hand.

[Your previous actions were merely a test, because you both distrusted each other and neither wanted to get involved with the other.]

As expected, Xu Hui revealed more information.

[It turns out it wasn't part of the scheme orchestrated by the God of War's tomb.]

【No.】

It should be said that the inner demons were forced to cooperate with the scheme and carry it out.

[Because it is imprisoned within the Tomb of the God of War, the only way to leave is by attaching itself to the body of someone who enters it.]

[The prerequisite is that the person must comprehend the relief sculpture.]

【Understood.】

You've completely figured out the whole picture and all the calculations.

Why are inner demons restricted, only able to attach themselves to those who comprehend the relief sculpture?

[Because to truly understand relief sculpture, one must possess unparalleled talent, comprehension, breadth of vision, and willpower.]

[After comprehending the relief sculpture, his strength improved rapidly in a short period of time.]

[Reaching the highest realms.]

During this period, inner demons can only lie dormant, waiting for an opportunity to exploit a weakness and invade.

【so……】

Your eyes showed shock.

[The schemes of the military genius's tomb begin with Pang Hai and Xu Hui instigating war, sweeping across Jiangnan, establishing the State of Chu, and then dividing Chu into two separate states.]

Every step was meticulously written into the script.

That's terrifying.

You were amazed, then the words "Tomb of the God of War" came to mind, and it all seemed perfectly natural.

[The God of War, who controls life and death in the world, wielding endless strategies and tactics.]

[It seems plausible that someone could achieve such flawless strategy by utilizing the "Tomb of the God of War."]

Your expression immediately changed.

[Surrounded by righteous indignation and shared hatred: "Hmph! How despicable! They actually schemed against two and a half of my brothers!"]

【"well."】

You sighed with sorrow.

[Looking pleadingly at Xu Hui: "Second Brother, Hai Zi is dead. I only have Hui Zi left as my brother. I consider you half a brother. Can you spare his life?"]

[Xu Hui seems to be moved by your brotherhood and is about to burst into tears.]

He replied decisively, "No."

"Nothing to discuss?"

Your eyes narrowed slightly.

"This is a matter of life and death, how can we talk about it?"

Xu Hui sneered.

The two of you locked eyes again, looking like you were about to start fighting again.

The old Taoist priest behind the wall silently urged in his heart: Fight! Fight! Fight!

He wanted to see who could be more disgusting by splashing each other with filth.

[This can provide a means to balance the power between the two sides.]

Unfortunately, things didn't go as planned.

You stopped feigning concern and raised your hand in greeting.

You and "Xu Hui" sit on either side of Pang Hai's tombstone.

"I heard you're looking for the Sword of the God of War—the Sword of Slaughter?"

"That's right."

"Why did the master who killed you end up in the mortal realm, and how will you find his whereabouts?"

[Xu Hui glanced at you as if you were an idiot.]

You don't care at all, leaning your elbow on Pang Hai's tombstone: "If you have something to ask for and I have something to ask for, then we can cooperate."

It's nothing more than the conditions for cooperation.

As for the terms, you take a step back, and I'll give half a step back; then we can discuss it.

【"oh?"】

Xu Hui smiled with interest: "You want to cooperate with me?"

"It's just a mutually beneficial arrangement."

"What skills do you have?"

You remain silent, clutching a strand of red hair.

Xu Hui's expression changed slightly, and he shook his head: "Dirty enough, but not good enough."

"How about this then?"

You "disappeared into the shadows" of Pang Hai's tombstone.

In an instant, all traces were erased, as if it had never existed in the world.

【"Huh?"】

[Xu Hui looked at you with surprise and shock, her eyes hiding intense joy.]

"You...you're one of us?"

You paused for a moment, but your expression remained unchanged: "Why do you say that?"

【"snort!"】

[Xu Hui snorted coldly, raised his head, and said arrogantly, "This method of concealing darkness and erasing traces is the most obvious mark of our inner demons."]

"Don't think I won't recognize you just because you dyed your hair that filthy stuff!"

You felt a sense of surprise; they were treating you like one of the inner demons.

You neither readily admitted it nor denied it.

"That's not important; the key is whether the cooperation can be achieved."

【"OK!"】

[You and "Xu Hui" negotiate detailed cooperation terms.]

Finally, before Pang Hai's tombstone.

[Smack!]

A firm handshake signifies a strong bond.