[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":-1},["ShallowReactive",2],{"origin-why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars":3,"chapter-why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-698":6},{"origin":4,"title":5},"english","Why Do All These Monsters Have Health Bars?",{"chapter":7,"nextChapterSlug":19,"prevChapterSlug":20,"totalChapters":21,"novelImage":22},{"id":8,"novel_id":9,"title":10,"slug":11,"index":12,"content":13,"wordcount":14,"created_at":15,"updated_at":15,"volume":16,"translator":17,"content_hash":18},1558064,2023,"Chapter 698 - 697: Making a Deal with the Devil, Lilith","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-698",698,"\u003Cp>After Li Jing took his seat, Lilith seats herself across from him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she turns to him with a smile playing at the corners of her mouth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Honorable World Watcher, it’s an honor...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before she could finish, Li Jing raises a hand.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Miss Lilith, there’s no need for such formalities, you can call me Li Jing or Headmaster Li\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As he speaks, he continues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Moreover, Hell having Miss Lilith negotiate with me indicates they have a clear understanding of my purpose here. Therefore, there’s no need for beating around the bush. I hope Miss Lilith can cut to the chase and make Hell’s stance clear.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At Li Jing’s words, Lilith’s expression remains unchanged, she maintains her grace, nodding her head slightly with a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She takes a sip from a tall glass next to her, filled with something looking like red wine, and then she starts to speak.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The reason for Headmaster Li, as the World Watcher, to make strikes at the XiX Divine Field and the TianX Divine Field one after the other, and then descends into Hell, is something that no longer needs confirmation. Here, I must thank Headmaster Li for his discretion, not taking indiscriminate actions against Hell.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she says calmly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"However, we are temporarily unclear about the initial intention of Headmaster Li’s actions. Please enlighten us, is your invasion of the Divine Fields due to personal reasons, or...?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That question should already have an answer in Miss Lilith’s heart, so there is no need for me to explain.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing replies calmly,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In the end, if as the World Watcher, I wage war on the Divine Fields for personal reasons, it would be a serious violation of rules, whereas warfare between the God Clans is a different matter.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilith nods at his words, rests her head on her hand and asks,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So, is the will of the world truly about to return?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"That’s about right.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing shrugs, reaching over to the table for a dessert that looks appealing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon learning that the will of the world is about to return, Lilith raises a brow slightly with a meaningful smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So that means, the Eastern World’s Upper Three Realms situation has been resolved, and this world is about to get back on track?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At her words, Li Jing slightly pauses, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Oh? Miss Lilith, you seem to know quite a lot about the Eastern World’s Upper Three Realms?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>About the invasion of the Destruction Spore Group on the Upper Three Realms, Li Jing had already confirmed it with Athena.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The XiX God Clan knew nothing about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The only information they held,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Was that the world’s will vanished suddenly millions of years ago, causing all the powers in the world to stagnate and making it difficult for the God Clans to project their powers into the vast world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They knew nothing about what exactly had happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Through this, Li Jing confirmed,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The XiX God Clan holds no connection to the Destruction Spore Group.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As for the TianX Divine Field and Hell, Li Jing has not yet had the chance to investigate deeply.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unexpectedly, Lilith had shared on her own initiative during their meeting.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is indeed something that needs further understanding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It counts as a major achievement to figure out who caused the Destruction Spore Group for the Star Cloud Heavenly Path, and as the designated World Watcher, Li Jing also needs to eliminate potential threats as much as possible. It would be inconvenient if the culprits behind the Destruction Spore Group decided to cause more trouble after keeping quiet for a while and he had to come back to deal with it.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Sitting opposite him,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilith responds to Li Jing’s question with a reserved smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I won’t hide it from Headmaster Li, I do know some inside information about the situation in the Upper Three Realms of the Eastern World. However, I have to clarify that including myself, no one from Hell has ever been involved.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then, she continues.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The reason why I have some insider information is mainly because our business in Hell is quite extensive. Whether it’s the Eastern World or the Western World, the Divine Fields, the former Immortal Realm or the Upper Three Realms, we have dealings everywhere.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>At her words, Li Jing’s brows furrow slightly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hell, in the Nine Great Divine Fields, is somewhat of an exception.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Their \"business\" doesn’t focus on spreading their own beliefs as the other Divine Fields do.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In essence, the line of devils doesn’t rely on faith for sustenance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are indeed many devil worshipers in the world.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But the faith these worshipers can provide is extremely limited.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devil worshippers in the world are universally condemned and vilified, unable to promote their belief system openly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Under such circumstances.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Even if hell had any intention of following the normal divine path, it simply couldn’t.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Within the vast expanse of hell.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>There are innumerable devils.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Faith often follows specific patterns.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If it were to follow the path of the divine realm, hell would never be able to stand independently of heaven, let alone have the ability to compete with heaven.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>What devils engage in is the business of soul-trading.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Primarily through making deals with intelligent beings, they obtain their souls to enhance themselves.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was aware of this from the limited information that Star Cloud Heavenly Path had given him at the beginning.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As a former Earthling, he too had heard of the dealings of these hell demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, he was somewhat surprised to find out that the reach of the devils’ trade extended not only to the Eastern World, but even to the Immortal Realm, and the Upper Three Realms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As if anticipating Li Jing’s surprise, Lilith laughed softly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our hell is different from the other Eight Divine Domains, we deal with concrete performance, not blindly following faith. In trades, the abilities of the various devils can often bring about unexpected convenience. Hence, when certain special demands arise, anyone could become a potential target of our transactions.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With that, she licked her crimson lips.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Negotiating with forces from the Eastern World is quite troublesome. Especially when dealing with those from the Upper Three Realms in old times, because regular devils can’t confront them. Often the other party would breach the contract one-sidedly or even kill the devil directly to avoid carrying out the agreement. But the Primordial Spirits, transformed from the souls of cultivators from the Eastern World, are much more exquisite compared to regular souls, so devils often take risks. Because our ’business’ covers a broad spectrum, our information won’t be inaccurate.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Hearing Lilith’s words, Li Jing smirked.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Negotiating with devils about contract obligations, the current ’suffering’ heaven is a bloody example.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But this matter.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is indeed relative.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The trait of devils to disregard contract obligations lies in their aptitude for exploiting contract loopholes, even taking advantage of these loopholes to trap their trading partners and reap their souls.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If one excludes exploiting loopholes and trapping people through them,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Devils strictly adhere to contracts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They could even be described as incredibly trustworthy.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They do not breach contracts unilaterally.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>They strictly follow the terms of the contract.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In this respect, they’re quite similar to those Sky Demons who rely on the honoring of Sky Demon Oaths to make a living.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Unless one breaches the Sky Demon Oath, Sky Demons will not attack anyone.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, the strategy of exploiting loopholes obviously wouldn’t work in the Upper Three Realms.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Just as Lilith said.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Individuals from the Upper Three Realms are not those that ordinary devils can handle.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Trading with devils is known to be risky.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>But who among those in the Upper Three Realms is well-behaved?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, it is a world where killing for treasure is commonplace, and the strong are respected.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>One moment you’re laughing and joking, the next they could stab you in the back. It’s a common sight.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Destroying a whole family for personal gain is a common occurrence.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>When hell’s demons encounter individuals from the Upper Three Realms, they are indeed often at a disadvantage, and if they’re not clever they could end up dead without knowing how it happened.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With this in mind.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Is it possible that devils are not as terrible as they seem?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Secretly shaking his head, Li Jing was about to speak when Lilith raised her wine glass and spoke first.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master Li, how about we make a deal?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing responded with a question mark.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Our policy in hell toward outsiders has always been peaceful coexistence. We will not bully anyone unprovoked, nor will we accept being bullied without reason. We joined up with Heaven because we were unaware of your involvement in this matter. We merely thought it was an outside force trying to invade the Western World. But now that we are aware of the facts, I want to make clear that hell has no intention of challenging the World Guardian.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilith spoke calmly, and then gave a playful smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Given the matter involves the will of the world, and the Big World is about to be set back on the right track, we can’t just state our position to satisfy Master Li. I understand that you need to wind things up and I can guess that the will of the world does not want entities like us to obstruct the Big World’s return to normalcy. Right now, sitting here, I can pledge allegiance to you on behalf of hell, and from this point forward, what you say goes in hell. But in return, Master Li, you need to ensure our ’business’ in hell can proceed normally within acceptable limits after the return of the Big World, and that there won’t be unnecessary interference.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Lilith’s words, Li Jing raised an eyebrow.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just as simple as that?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Just as simple as that.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilith responded with a smile on her lips, adding.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Greed is indeed the nature of us demons, but compared to the God Clan or some people in the Eastern World, demons can be described as innocent in comparison. We demons inherently live in the gaps; we have ambitions, but we clearly understand what going with the flow means.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She continued, implying something deeper.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Swearing allegiance in exchange for peace, and later gaining the backing of the Big World’s Watcher. Using an Eastern phrase, ’why not’?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was silent for a moment before he said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"On hearing that, I feel like I’m at a bit of a disadvantage?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilith blinked, and said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Then, let me add another condition. Hell can mobilise all its power to trace and dig into the incident that led to the destruction of the Upper Three Realms millions of years ago, assisting you, Lord Li, in finding the mastermind behind it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Li Jing could respond, Lilith said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If things go smoothly, then hopefully we will have results before you take control of Heaven. Of course, it might not necessarily be good news.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If it’s not guaranteed to be good news, then doesn’t your additional condition make no difference?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing tilted his head quizzically.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilith was left speechless, and then replied with mixed feelings.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The incident has indeed happened many years ago, and our situation in Hell is special; the weak hardly have the right to survive, and the strong can be overthrown any day. The turnover among demons is very fast. Trying to find traces of any past transactions to track down related parties is a prerequisite. I’m afraid I can’t guarantee you any of this.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After saying that, she hesitated.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Why don’t you, Lord Li, propose a condition? Let me see if I can fulfil it.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I propose a condition?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing adopted a thoughtful expression, and then broke into a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, I would like to have you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>?\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilith was taken aback, the confusion creasing her forehead.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"If you, Lord Li, wish me to follow you, I don’t have any objections. From the moment I met you, I felt that, even without the status of a World Watcher, you are much stronger than me. Being by your side might allow me to ascend further. But with a notorious demon like me following you around, others might...\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"How others view me is none of my concern.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing laughed it off.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You, Lilith, are very powerful, and a unique demon. In the future, you might be of great use to me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Is that so?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilith puckered her red lips thoughtfully, then broke into a mischievous smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In that case, let’s just do as you, Lord Li, said. Once what you’re working on now is completely settled, I will leave Hell and become your personal property.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Before Li Jing could respond, she added with a casual smile,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"In return, Lord Li, you need to ensure that whenever possible, I have the opportunity to reach a higher level. Also, I need to clarify that I am not an ordinary woman, I have had more than one man. As a demon in charge of original sin, seducing people to indulge in lust is my ’day job’. I can restrain myself from doing anything meaningful by your side, but if I don’t fulfil my responsibilities for a long time, my power will weaken. I hope you can either turn a blind eye to this, or you can satisfy me.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"... \"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After Lilith’s straight-faced explanation, he was somewhat at a loss for words.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He understood the logic.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>In many myths passed down on Earth.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilith is synonymous with depravity.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It’s not about how many men she has had, but about how chaotic her personal life is.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Yet oddly enough, this woman has extraordinarily high charm.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Despite the flood of negative comments, there will always be people willing to \"pay the price\" for her.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing accepting Lilith is a testament to her breaking the bounds of realms and the uniqueness of demons.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He didn’t expect her to start coveting him before she had even \"entered the door\".\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Struggling to maintain a straight face, Li Jing said,\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"I’m afraid I won’t be able to satisfy you.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Upon hearing Li Jing’s words, Lilith revealed a somewhat regretful expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing acted as if he hadn’t seen anything, and continued speaking.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You have your ’main job’, I won’t interfere too much, as long as you don’t harm our own people or behave too outrageously.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"So I can’t even prey on our own kind?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilith seemed displeased.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"No.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing was firm in his stance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Seeing this, Lilith sighed, raised her slim hand, and began to sketch in the air.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Soon.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>A parchment with strange inscriptions appeared in midair.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilith picked up the parchment, bit her fingertip to leave a fingerprint, and then handed it over.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Regarding my personal matters, a contract doesn’t make much sense. After all, you and I, Master Li, are both liberated individuals. A breach of contract would be easy and without any loss, and our actions are based on self-discipline. This contract refers to the loyalty of Hell, if there are any breaches of the contract by Hell in the future, you, Master Li, can compel me to destroy everything. I cannot refuse.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing nodded, taking the contract and giving it a glance.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The characters on the contract were unfamiliar to him, but miraculously, he could understand them.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Whether the exact contents of the contract were as Lilith described, Li Jing could not be certain.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>After all, demons are known to trick people with contracts.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Only Lilith knew whether the content written in this contract was as he understood it or not.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regardless, it didn’t matter to Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>If Hell disobeys.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He would destroy it himself.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Regarding potential trick clauses in the contract, they would have to trick him first...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He bit his finger, leaving a fingerprint on the contract.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The contract self-immolated, burning to ashes.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Then Li Jing became somewhat puzzled.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>He could clearly feel.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>With the self-immolation of the contract, an indescribable mark attached itself to his Primordial Spirit in a subtle way, then was pulled off by his Primordial Spirit, rolled into a ball and thrown away with displeasure. It was then broken up by his Chaos Qi.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The seated Lilith obviously felt the same, looking over at him with an incredulous expression.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>It was clear.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>This contract she had written herself was no ordinary one, she hadn’t expected that it wouldn’t even take effect when given to Li Jing.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>However, on the surface, Lilith had no intention of speaking out about this.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>The contract she’d made with Li Jing was, fundamentally, just a formality demonstrating Hell’s good faith, not an actual trap for him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Furthermore, actually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>For a demon representing Original Sin like Lilith to be sitting across from Li Jing with a dignified face was already an extreme act of self-restraint to avoid provoking him.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Usually.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilith wouldn’t be so \"well-behaved\"...\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>She let out a small cough, rose from her seat, and gave a small smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"The deal has been made, it’s time for me to address you as my master, Master Li.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>As she spoke, she transformed into a maid, walking over to stand at his side.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Master, while Heaven has not yet fallen, I have a small request, I wonder if it might be granted?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"You want to have a poke at Heaven?\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing tilted his head.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Heaven and Hell are of the same family, but there has never been any harmony between them. I don’t want to miss this opportunity to stab an old friend in the back.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Lilith revealed a smile.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>\"Do as you please, just remember not to hit the wrong person.\"\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>Li Jing waved his hand nonchalantly.\u003C\u002Fp>\n\u003Cp>...\u003C\u002Fp>",2959,"2026-06-06T07:42:19.441Z",1,"novelbin.me","90fe17a0d55fdcfe4a1c6ac61c65d4552798d98982ebc0b82eb188811cf86661","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-699","why-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-chapter-697",719,"https:\u002F\u002Fnovelzhen.com\u002Fimages\u002Fcovers\u002Fwhy-do-all-these-monsters-have-health-bars-cover.jpg"]