I Don't Agree to the Terms-Chapter 1104 - 580: Heavenly Favored, Daring to Stake Everything

"Such an elusive concept as Heavenly Favored is indeed quite miraculous. In order to save themselves, they truly can manage to do anything." Gu Shanhai couldn't help but click his tongue in wonder. He hadn't expected that just by applying pressure and giving enough stress, the Snow Monster civilization, on the brink of extinction, could still burst forth with new life.

However, in Gu Shanhai's eyes, this seemed more like a desperate gamble to forcefully overdraft life.

If they won the gamble, there's a chance they could survive; if they lost, they would certainly be doomed.

"The successful development of new alloy materials can maximize resistance to the low temperatures of the Destructive Frost. At least with the frost research plan I set, they don't need to worry about going out for a month."

"And then they actually managed to find a way to contact the Ghost Hunter."

"Alright, calling it contact is more like fishing law enforcement, disguising a strong presence here just like me."

"Indeed, when pushed to the limit, anything can emerge."

Gu Shanhai was also very satisfied with the struggle of the Snow Monster civilization. Overdraft didn't matter as long as there was development; he consumed civilization, not the Snow Monster itself.

Overdraft to become stronger—Gu Shanhai could enjoy one more bite.

Moreover, with this world helping, accelerating and overdrafting, perhaps there's really a possibility to break through the situation. 𝙛𝒓𝓮𝙚𝔀𝒆𝒃𝓷𝒐𝓿𝙚𝓵.𝙘𝒐𝒎

"Unfortunately, the difference in scale is too great." If it were a world with a bit more potential, the situation might not have ended like this.

If there was potential, Gu Shanhai would abandon the experiment and instead force the civilization to grow. The Destructive Frost could be experimented with anywhere, but civilizations with potential, such a delicacy, were truly hard to find.

The Snow Monster civilization had enough potential, but the world was too poor, unable to support the Snow Monsters to realize their potential. Otherwise, they wouldn't have ended up like this.

"However, this world does have determination, pinning everything on one chance, just to seize a glimmer of hope." Gu Shanhai didn't have much feeling about this—not more than self-rescue. Such acts were normal; only this world lacked any hesitation, fighting with all its might, making it stand out.

And then there was nothing more.

"Just don't know if they'll find me?"

"If they can find me, then I might leave the Snow Monster civilization a way out." Gu Shanhai wasn't someone without mercy.

If they truly had the capability, Gu Shanhai wouldn't be stingy.

Of course, if he relented and they still couldn't withstand under the Destructive Frost, then that was no concern of his. Gu Shanhai didn't mind being a ghoul; after all, he'd consumed dead worlds before—it's not a big deal.

It's just finding Gu Shanhai is immensely difficult.

Not to mention that he was tens of thousands of miles away from the only remaining settlement of the Snow Monster civilization, in such an environment and climate, their Magic Devices couldn't possibly traverse such a long distance. Even just pinning down his position wasn't easy.

The luck and fortune formed by Heavenly Favored could affect the Snow Monsters, but it couldn't take effect on Gu Shanhai, not even indirectly now—they can't even rely on luck.

Gu Shanhai dared to say this because he was confident they wouldn't find him.

Otherwise, why raise flags for himself for no reason?

"The experiment progress needs to be accelerated, otherwise, I really might end up in trouble."

Though he admired them, before they found him, not only would he not relent, but he would also intensify the pressure to see if anything more could be forced out.

...

"It's a success. The Magic Armor crafted from the brand new magic-guiding material can withstand a temperature of forty degrees!" Su Keite's tone was filled with excitement. Even though white fur covered his face, one could tell the joyful expression on his face.

"Prophet, although the new Magic Armor can resist low temperatures of forty degrees, based on the current temperature explosion curve analysis, I'm afraid it can only last for a month. After a month, the magic-guiding material won't be effective for long."

"And the Magic Armor can't function over long distances. You know, in this environment, survival is impossible."

A Snow Monster Alchemist spoke up to give Su Keite a blow.

"It's okay, it's already enough. This is already very good." Su Keite didn't expect too much—one month was enough for him. According to his idea, two weeks were all he needed.

The previous magic-guiding materials only reached twenty degrees at most, and even that required large Magic Devices; Magic Armor couldn't utilize it at all. Reaching forty degrees now was an unexpected delight.

He wasn't someone insatiable.

"It's just that the metal synthesized from this magic-guiding material is too rare. Even in the entire settlement, only fifteen sets can be made, no more." The Snow Monster Alchemist also informed Su Keite in advance that they shouldn't expect large-scale production—this stuff simply couldn't be popularized.

"Fifteen sets? That's indeed a bit too little."

Although the quality made Su Keite very satisfied, the quantity left him somewhat dissatisfied. However, he ultimately sighed, "Then make all of them; I have a use for them."

With these fifteen sets of low-temperature-resistant Magic Armor, he could propose his plan to Lula.

Even though the plan wouldn't last long.

As time passed, he could feel the world growing colder, and death was getting closer to them and this world.

The geothermal heat that used to provide warmth to the settlement had now completely disappeared.

This caused the temperature in the entire settlement to drop crazily, even with the presence of the Magic Device, it was completely unstoppable.

Even the Snow Monsters, who are resistant to cold, suffered quite a few casualties.

So a month's time was already enough, because Su Keite didn't know if the settlement could withstand a month.

"How much time do we need?" Su Keite also asked, because if it took too long, they would be in deep trouble.

"We'll open the mold, and it will be completed by tomorrow." The Snow Monster Alchemist said calmly. He also noticed the anomaly in the settlement and vaguely guessed that Su Keite probably needed these fifteen sets of Magic Armor for something important, most likely related to the death of the old Prophet.

If successful, perhaps they could solve the environmental issue.

After all, as an Alchemist, he had enough status in the entire settlement, even though Lula and Su Keite had cooperated to conceal the truth, he still picked up on some strange points.

However, he didn't point it out, as it would not benefit him or the entire settlement.

Moreover, for survival, he could only strive to maintain the settlement's stability, and if chaos or accidents occurred, it wouldn't be good for him.

In the current environment, if a Snow Monster were to leave the protection of the settlement, they would die within three days at most.

He certainly didn't want his lifespan to be reduced to only three days.

"I'll take this sample first, and you should quickly craft the remaining fifteen sets of Magic Armor." Su Keite hurriedly took the sample to find Lula.

This is good news, and of course, Lula, the Great Leader, must be informed.

The Snow Monster Alchemist naturally said nothing.

With the Magic Armor, he quickly found Lula, who was not in the office but rummaging through the storeroom.

During this period, Lula often came to the storeroom whenever possible, seemingly searching for something, which Su Keite had also heard about.

As for what specifically was being searched for, he was unsure. When others inquired, Lula simply evaded the questions without answering.

"Why are you here?" Lula noticed Su Keite as well.

"Good news." Saying this, Su Keite laid out the Magic Armor and then shared the data.

Lula listened intently, then wiped his hands and carefully examined the Magic Armor.

"Good, good, this is truly wonderful." Lula's expression was full of excitement; he hadn't expected it could really succeed.

Even if it could only resist low temperatures of forty degrees, for the entire settlement, its importance was clear.

"How many can be produced, is it enough to fully arm all the Snow Monsters in the settlement?" Lula hurriedly asked.

This left Su Keite a bit embarrassed, as it was clear both sides had misunderstood. He then had no choice but to say, "Only fifteen sets can be produced."

As soon as these words were out, the smile on Lula's face froze instantly.

What use were fifteen sets, but soon he composed himself.

"You intend to use these fifteen sets of Magic Armor to go seek that great terror?" In an instant, Lula understood what Su Keite intended to do.

"Yes, with these fifteen sets of Magic Armor, perhaps there's hope." That was Su Keite's purpose, and he naturally wouldn't talk about anything else.

Upon hearing this, Lula also fell silent.

"Do you have no regrets?" Lula asked calmly.

It was certain that even if Su Keite went, there was a high probability he wouldn't return.

The hope itself was slim, not to mention there was only a month's time.

Of course, the settlement might not last a month, since according to calculations, after a month there would be at least a forty-degree drop in temperature, which only these fifteen sets of Magic Armor combined with the Snow Monsters' own resilience, could withstand.

Even the large Magic Devices within the settlement would become ineffective, and the situation at that point would be clear.

"It's just a gamble; Great Leader, do you have any other assurances?" Su Keite wasn't too surprised; staying here also meant death, so why not take a gamble.

"There's a chance, but if…" Lula wanted to say he had found a way to break the impasse, as long as they could successfully lure the Ghost Hunter.

Unfortunately, Su Keite didn't let him finish: "A one in ten thousand chance. Your method and mine are quite similar, so it's best if we both take action. No matter who succeeds, it would be a good thing."

These words were straightforward, and they revealed Su Keite's determination.

"Then… be careful on your journey, come back soon." Lula swallowed back the words to persuade Su Keite to stay and opened his mouth helplessly.

"Okay." Su Keite agreed, though he knew it was just to give Lula reassurance.