Doomsday Roulette

In general, when collaborating in the planet hunting grounds, each party's gains naturally belong to themselves. However, this doesn't apply to the Su Clan, Star Eye Clan, and the Alliance of Small Races.

After all, there is a significant disparity in strength between the two sides. Regardless of where they choose to set up camp, they will always need the Su Clan's formations for assistance. Thus, it would be unreasonable to evenly distribute the spoils.

When Ye Zhongming and the Su Clan decided to cooperate, there was a preliminary consensus on the distribution. However, this time, the Star Eye Clan sent out a hundred thousand warriors. If not for the fortuitous formation of the Alliance of Small Races on their side, their forces would have been at least five to six times fewer. It would be unreasonable to simply split everything in half.

Before finalizing the base location, the Star Eye Clan and Alliance of Small Races had already roughly agreed on the final distribution ratio with the Su Clan—70% for the Su Clan, while the remaining 30% would go to the Alliance of Small Races. As for the spoils from individual hunting expeditions, those would naturally belong to the respective parties, but it certainly wouldn't delay the defense of the base.

The 30% of spoils would then be divided among the Star Eye Clan and other small races, ensuring fairness through terminal records.

However, the situation has changed. If they choose Layered Water Desolation, Ye Zhongming's three methods must be used, which would significantly enhance the Star Eye Clan's role. For Ye Zhongming, if his side played such a crucial role, only to receive 30% in the end, he would certainly be unwilling.

"Kid, you haven't provided an accurate explanation on how to improve the golden soldier killing array, yet you're already thinking about splitting the cake? Isn't that a bit greedy?"

Elder Chongken Su's expression was stern. Even now, he still doubted whether Ye Zhongming could truly enhance the golden soldier killing array to the level he claimed.

Ye Zhongming shook his head and glanced at the time; there were only a few minutes left, and time was tight.

"The more effort you put in, the greater the reward should be. I think that's very reasonable." Ye Zhongming pointed at the terrain map of Layered Water Desolation that reappeared on the light barrier. "Without my three methods, this place cannot become our base; thus, talking about benefits would be meaningless. With my methods, we can hunt here, so I request the benefits I deserve. Is that unreasonable?"

"It's not unreasonable, even very reasonable, but you can't treat unproven things as facts! Bringing up the distribution amount at this moment is what’s truly unreasonable."

"If we don't finalize the distribution, how can we talk about cooperation?"

"Cooperation is based on factual foundations. With no proof, are we supposed to yield benefits just because you, Ye Zhongming, said so casually? What if you end up not delivering?"

"Since I've said it, I naturally have confidence. Again, do you think I'm someone who jokes with my life?"

"You're not, but I can't guarantee that you're not someone who likes to take risks!"

Both sides were at an impasse, neither willing to back down.

Ye Zhongming felt anxious; if things couldn't be settled quickly, the Cosmic Races would have to choose the locations previously decided by the Su Clan.

“Listen to me.”

At this moment, Huo Zhi stepped forward.

He first gave Ye Zhongming a deep look, then addressed the two elders of his clan, “If—I'm saying if—Ye Zhongming's claim about improving the golden soldier killing array is true, then can we choose Layered Water Desolation, or can we not?”

Huo Zhi’s prestige was evidently beyond what Ye Zhongming could compare to. He was an idol among many young members of the Su Clan, especially among the non-direct members, who admired him to the point of worship, all hoping to one day accomplish what he did and become a non-direct elder capable of mastering the ten formation.