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Qiu Tu was startled by Zhao Ji's words.

Is a fifth-tier evil god really that powerful? It can even alter the sun in the modified area.

This really shocked Qiu Tu.

Thinking this, he couldn't help but scan the entire area again.

The permafrost, like a giant, dark gray dragon, winds its way to the distant horizon, beyond sight. In the night sky, the stars shine weakly, casting a faint glow upon this cold world.

The colorful aurora danced in the dark sky, shooting straight up from the ground. Blue, purple, green and red intertwined, like the most brilliant strokes on a palette, freely splashing across the night sky, or like the most dazzling fireworks in the world, showcasing the unique charm of this region.

"Let's go."

Just as Qiu Tu was admiring the unique beauty of the "Eternal Night Region," Zhao Ji coldly said something and then stepped into this world first.

"Squeak, squeak..." The harsh sound of footsteps on the frozen ground startled Qiu Tu awake.

Qiu Tu quickly followed.

I don't know if it's because searching for ley line nodes is too tedious, or because Qiu Tu chattered away the whole way but suddenly stopped talking after arriving in the "Eternal Night Area," which is a bit unusual.

After walking for more than ten minutes, Zhao Ji actually took the initiative to start a conversation.

She stared blankly at the aurora borealis in the darkness ahead, and said as she walked, "I thought you were going to kill Lariro."

Zhao Ji is clearly referring to her initial two encounters with Qiu Tu.

Qiu Tu wasn't particularly surprised by this. He had suspected there was something going on between the two sisters at the time.

He even felt that Zhao Ji had seen through him all along and was just playing along with his scheme.

Now it seems that this is indeed the case...

However, as a scumbag and a politician, Qiu Tu certainly understands the principle that things can be done, but one can never admit it.

So, he looked at Zhao Ji with a look of surprise and said, "Sister, what are you talking about? How could I possibly want to kill Princess La Ri Luo?"

"I have always loved her deeply."

Hearing Qiu Tu's shameless words, Zhao Ji sneered, her laughter full of mockery.

She replied, "She is a goddess, you are a human, you are different species, with different lifestyles and cultural customs. You love her?"

"Even if we take a step back and say that the gap between you two is so vast, how long can you love her?"

Upon hearing Zhao Ji's words, Qiu Tu said with a resolute expression, "I am a very persistent person."

"Since I've said I love her, I'll keep saying it and I won't stop."

Zehime: ? ? ?

For a moment, Zhao Ji thought she had misheard. She couldn't help but glance at Qiu Tu with her fair face.

Qiu Tu's face was still full of affection and seriousness.

Zhao Ji gave Qiu Tu a deep look.

For a fleeting moment, she genuinely wondered if she had wronged Qiu Tu.

But now she was certain that the man in front of her was a cunning old fox.

Not only do they dislike following established patterns in their actions, but they also dislike following established patterns in their speech.

This makes it difficult to discern whether what he says is true or false.

Therefore, even if you tell what he said to another party involved, Qiu Tu can brush it off with a "joke".

Thinking this, Zhao Ji immediately lost the idea of ​​getting information out of Qiu Tu.

She didn't speak, and neither did Qiu Tu: he felt that the aurora in the "Eternal Night Zone" was more interesting.

They walked forward in silence, and soon they came to a small hill with a protrusion of frozen soil.

Upon reaching the small hill, Zhao Ji stopped. She took a step down, and the next second, the frozen ground cracked open, and a beam of light shot out from the ground.

These are the earth vein nodes.

Seeing this, Zhao Ji turned her gaze to Qiu Tu and shook her head slightly, "You refine it."

Upon hearing Zhao Ji's words, Qiu Tu was first stunned, then somewhat incredulous, "Huh? Me?"

Zhao Ji looked at Qiu Tu coldly and said, "If it wasn't you, then who was it?"

“Refining the ley line node requires power. If I refine it and Mu Ye comes looking for me, will you deal with him?”

Upon hearing Zhao Ji's words, Qiu Tu quickly shook his head and explained, "It's not that I don't want to refine it. I'm just surprised that you would give me such a big piece of fat to eat."

"This is truly a 'boundless sea of ​​the mind.'"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Zhao Ji glanced at him expressionlessly. Although she didn't explain or answer further, her meaning was crystal clear—he was naive and unsophisticated.

Qiu Tu didn't care. He's always valued substance over appearance.

If Zhao Ji could push him all the way to the peak of the fifth rank, let alone mocking him a few times, even if she took Qiu Tu into her sisters' quarters and made him serve two women, Qiu Tu would accept it.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu sat cross-legged on the pillar of light, closed his eyes, and began to use his "catastrophe power" to penetrate the ley line nodes.

Forcibly refining an area that already has an owner is different from refining an unclaimed area.

When the ruler of a region dies, the ownership of the region becomes vacant, and the ownership of the "leyline node" is also terminated.

Therefore, refining it only consumes a certain amount of energy and time, without consuming any additional power.

However... if the lord of the region is not dead and the region is under the control of a ruler, then forcibly refining the "earth vein node" is equivalent to fighting against the entire region, which would require a large amount of cataclysmic power and mental energy.

Therefore, forcibly refining the "Earth Vein Node" is equivalent to cutting yourself first, using your weakened state to fight against the regional lord in his full strength.

This is also why few people would use this method to invade other areas.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu calmed his mind and began to slowly refine it...

......

at the same time.

While Qiu Tu was refining the "Eternal Night Region".

The shelter. In Old Rao's courtyard.

The conversation between Rao Lao and Huang Shangzong was gradually coming to an end.

After discussing the overall strength of the human faction and some information about the "Boundless Heart Sea - Core Area," the two returned to the current situation in Dongye Prefecture.

Old Rao leaned back in his rocking chair, holding a fishing rod, and then asked, "I heard that the evil god is putting a lot of pressure on us?"

Despite being a warlord by birth, Old Rao's attitude was incredibly gentle, showing no signs of being a ruthless hero who had fought his way through mountains of corpses and seas of blood.

But Huang Shangzong dared not be negligent in the slightest.

He pondered for a moment, then said in a deep voice, "Yes. Mu Ye and Zhao Ji descended upon Dongye Prefecture in turn through their projections."

"At nightfall, they even attacked the eastern city, completely disregarding Dongye Prefecture."

He said, "So, I came here this time also to advance to the fifth-tier Cataclysm."

"Only in this way can we have the confidence to fight against these great evil gods."

Upon hearing this, Elder Rao nodded slightly and said, "You'll have no problem advancing to the fifth rank."

"With the strength our shelter has accumulated over so many years, seizing a few 'Boundless Heart Sea Regions' shouldn't be a problem."

“Your situation is special, and your abilities are outstanding, so you can be promoted together with Lao Tang.”

Upon hearing Rao Shou's words, Huang Shangzong was taken aback for a moment, then tentatively asked, "Elder Tang is also going to advance to the fifth rank?"

Rao Shou stroked his snow-white beard and nodded slightly. "Of course. He... has never given up hope, and always wants to strive for more."

Huang Shangzong nodded slightly upon hearing this.

At this moment, Rao Shou seemed to remember something and asked, "By the way, if you want to advance to the fifth rank, it should take 10-15 days. With you away from Dongye Prefecture for such a long time, can Dongye Prefecture manage?"

Hearing Rao Shou's words, Huang Shangzong nodded and then said seriously, "No problem."

"The deputy speakers you and the other speakers have appointed for me are all exceptionally capable."

"Furthermore... before I left, I specifically promised them that if they could kill Mu Ye or get rid of this troublesome Mu Ye, I would nominate them as the Speaker of the New State after we conquer it."

Upon hearing Huang Shangzong's words, Rao Shouxian was taken aback for a moment, then nodded at Huang Shangzong, "You, your skill level has really improved now."

"They know how to paint a rosy picture for their subordinates to motivate them."

Upon hearing Rao Shou's words, Huang Shangzong smiled and stated, "Elder Rao, I truly believe this from the bottom of my heart."

"I think that if they can really resolve the crisis of a peak fifth-tier evil god..."

"Whether through strength or strategy, it proves that they have the ability to stand alone."

"So, sending that person to guard New State is not actually a bad choice."

Upon hearing Huang Shangzong's words, Old Rao stroked his snow-white beard, squinted his eyes, and quietly pondered.

After pondering for a few seconds, he slowly nodded. "That makes sense."

"Then... I agree to your proposal on behalf of the shelter."

"If someone can really solve the problem of Mu Ye before you advance to the fifth rank, then after we take New State, we'll make him the acting speaker."

"If he can pass the one-year test without causing any major trouble, he will become the official speaker and be given a seat in the Supreme Council..."

Upon hearing this, Huang Shangzong's eyes lit up slightly, and he thanked him, saying, "Thank you, Elder Rao."

After expressing his gratitude, Huang Shangzong couldn't help but think of the images of several vice speakers.

There's Ye Mingfeng, Li Tingdong, Liu Xiongyuan, Dai Yukang, Tang Feifei, and Qiu Tu...

Six people flashed past him one by one. But in the end... only Qiu Tu remained in front of him.

Although he still didn't particularly like Qiu Tu, he had to admit that in his heart, Qiu Tu was already associated with miracles.

If anyone could create a miracle in 10-15 days, Huang Shangzong felt it was only Qiu Tu.

'Although I don't particularly like him, it wouldn't be bad if he could actually find someone talented for the shelter.'

'The rest is just a matter of out of sight, out of mind.'

Thinking this way, Huang Shangzong felt even more at ease...

......

Time always flies by in the midst of busyness.

Five days have passed in the blink of an eye.

A lot happened in Dongye Prefecture in those five days.

First, Huang Shangzong sent a telegram to inform the vice speakers that he would stay in the shelter for about half a month, leaving the vice speakers to decide on all matters in the state.

Then, when the vice speaker was holding a meeting, he was surprised to find that Qiu Tu had disappeared.

Although Qiu Tu's two secretaries insisted that Qiu Tu had gone down to inspect and find a solution to Mu Ye's problem, the vice-speakers were all shrewd and did not believe this explanation at all.

After all... none of the cities reported that Qiu Tu had come to inspect the area, and no one had seen Qiu Tu's whereabouts.

Therefore, this has led to a lot of rumors and gossip among the middle and upper management of Dongyezhou.

Some people believe that Qiu Tu went to a shelter to seek help.

Some believe that Qiu Tu discovered the "special disaster material" mentioned in the disaster zone.

Many people... believe that Qiu Tu was scared and deserted. They think he's long gone, nowhere to be found.

Next, the disaster zone began to split into three groups, invading and attacking the cities bordering it.

This immediately put the entire Dongye Prefecture on high alert. With Huang Shangzong absent, Ye Mingfeng personally took command and went to the front lines to direct the battle.

Finally, there was news from the shelter.

According to well-informed sources, Huang Shangzong successfully obtained a spot in the second batch of candidates to advance to the fifth-tier Cataclysm. He then advanced to the fifth-tier Cataclysm together with Elder Tang.

We've now passed the first stage and are in the second. Success should be achieved in a few days...

And so, three more days passed amidst the changing situation.

Eight days after Huang Shangzong left Dongye Prefecture, it was also the eighth day since Qiu Tu went missing.

"Boundless Heart Sea - Eternal Night Region".

With the final ley line node forcibly refined!