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"And... the 'World Conferment' is the 'World Origin' that bestowed those nine regions upon you."

"From this day forward, you have become an 'official' recognized by the 'Origin of the World,' possessing complete control over those nine regions and having full authority to govern them."

"Moreover... this jurisdiction cannot be taken away by any other organization or individual."

Qiu Tu was stunned for a moment upon hearing Mu Ye's words.

This... seems a bit like the "Heavenly Official" and "Earthly Official" in classical mythology?

To act as an agent for Heaven (the world) in governing a region, or to act as an agent for Heaven (the world) in charge of a field or system.

However, compared to the Heavenly and Earthly Officials in classical mythology who needed to cultivate virtue and accumulate merit, the "World Conferment" in this world seems much more blatant.

As long as you have the biggest fist, you can gain territory and recognition.

These two "selection" paths will obviously produce vastly different regional managers.

A simple deduction reveals that the regional administrators selected in this world are most likely a group of warmongers.

If regional administrators continue to compete and expand their authority globally, it becomes a bloodbath where brutal rulers emerge from a bloody arena...

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Thinking about this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but recall what Elder Rao had said in "Remembering the Butterfly Dream" about the "selection" of the world's will.

Could it be that... this bloody and cruel path is the most advantageous choice made by the "origin of the world" instinctively?

Thinking this, Qiu Tu's expression became somewhat serious.

If this is indeed the case, then just how terrifying must this world-class crisis be for the "origin of the world" to instinctively abandon long-term development and instead choose a "tyrant" or "bloodthirsty ruler" in the short term to weather the crisis?

After a moment of quiet contemplation, Qiu Tu raised his head and continued to ask, "But... what does this have to do with the 'regional energy level' you mentioned?"

The twilight may now be completely conquered by the "space of order".

So when they started talking, they not only didn't struggle, but they even became enthusiastic.

He spoke, "When you advanced to the fifth rank, did you imprint your soul aura onto a 'Boundless Sea of ​​the Heart' region?"

Qiu Tu nodded.

Mu Ye said, "The reason why our Tier 5 Cataclysmic Beings need nine connected 'Boundless Heart Sea Regions' when advancing to Tier 6 is simply because the 'Regional Energy Level' of a single region is insufficient."

"If the quality isn't good enough, we'll make up for it with quantity. So we need 9 pieces."

"The reason why connected regions are needed is that only in connected regions can energy be linked together."

"Only then can we jointly enhance the total energy of the area you control, achieving a qualitative change on both sides."

"And if you possess the 'Legacy Flower,' the area you control will directly advance in rank."

"Then you can directly advance to the 6th rank using just one area."

Upon hearing Mu Ye's words, Qiu Tu's face showed a hint of realization.

The Eighth Sanctuary was, after all, a newly established sanctuary, and its strength was far too weak. Its intelligence capabilities were also severely lacking.

There was a lot of information that Qiu Tu didn't know.

In comparison, a fifth-tier peak Great Evil God like Mu Ye, who also has the backing of the "Mist Hidden Society," has far more information.

Qiu Tu felt he had gained a lot from just a few words with him.

Putting everything else aside, the information that "Legion Flower" can advance a region, allowing one to advance to Tier 6 Cataclysm through a single region, is incredibly timely.

Just now, Qiu Tu was still having a headache about how to advance to the 6th rank because the areas he controlled were scattered.

Now...isn't this solved immediately?

At this moment, while Qiu Tu was thinking this, Mu Ye continued,

"You should know that the role of regional upgrading is not limited to this."

"The higher the energy level of a region, the more cataclysmic power it contains, and the more cataclysmic materials and cataclysmic beings it can generate."

"And all of these will become resources for your continued improvement."

"Furthermore... besides enhancing the regional energy level, the roots of the 'Legion Flower' can extend into the 'Regional Mist,' thus serving the same purpose in other regions."

"In this way, it can not only become a living, cost-free regional channel, but also, if you link to other regions you control, you can integrate the power of those regions through it."

Hearing this, Qiu Tu was slightly surprised and asked, "So... even though my nine regions are located in all corners of the world, they can still be connected? It's like aligning the nine stars?"

Mu Ye nodded slightly and then said, "Of course."

"Let alone nine regions, I've heard... it can even penetrate the boundary between the 'real world' and the 'boundless sea of ​​the mind.'"

"But what specific effects it will have is unclear..."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu once again understood the immense value of the "Flower of the Earth's Vein"—a rare and precious natural treasure.

However, it was precisely because Qiu Tu understood the value of this catastrophic material that a question arose in his mind.

He asked, "This thing must be quite rare, right?"

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Mu Ye nodded and said, "Yes."

"Because this special cataclysmic material only originates in human settlements in the real world, and is not easy to observe. So... to this day, no one has figured out exactly how it is formed."

"Therefore... it is impossible to mass-produce it."

"This makes it extremely rare, whether in the Northwest region or the core region."

"In addition, it is powerful and versatile. It is useful for fourth-tier, fifth-tier, and sixth-tier cataclysmic beings."

"Therefore, it is quite valuable."

"I remember hearing Lord 'Yaksha' say that in the 'Southeast Region,' an ordinary fifth-tier evil god accidentally obtained this 'Earth Vein Flower.'"

"Then it will be auctioned in the 'core area'."

"Not only did we obtain seven complete sixth-tier 'Boundless Divine Crystals,' but we also obtained nine interconnected 'Boundless Heart Sea Regions.'"

"This allowed him to not only quickly advance to the sixth rank, but also briefly approach the threshold of the seventh rank."

After listening to Mu Ye's words, Qiu Tu immediately gained a clear understanding of the value of the "Earth Vein Flower".

You should know... based on the information he obtained from the "Origin of the World" and from Mu Ye.

Sixth-order cataclysmic beings are completely incomparable to fifth-order cataclysmic beings.

The biggest difference between the two lies in the "official position" given by the "origin of the world".

With an "official position," the rank of the calamity-stricken creatures is elevated, granting them control over nine interconnected regions!

With the bonuses from nine regions, plus the "World Official Rank," as long as He doesn't court disaster, even if He offends a seventh-tier Great Evil God, He can simply retreat to his own region.

Even a seventh-tier Great Evil God wouldn't dare to easily venture into that area.

In addition, when a sixth-order cataclysmic being dies, a portion of its "World Rank" will remain in its corpse, turning into "Boundless Divine Crystals".

Once obtained by ordinary catastrophic creatures, there is a chance that they can use this to condense a "regional hub" and gain control of the region.

Even... there were incomplete "world official titles" that could be condensed. They soared directly into the sky.

Therefore... the sixth-tier "Boundless Divine Crystal" is far more valuable than the fifth-tier "Boundless Divine Crystal," which can only be used for consumption.

Based on this calculation, the "Flower of the Earth's Vein" is truly priceless.

It's even more expensive than the "bridge of the nose".

'I must get it! With it, everything will be smooth sailing from now on!'

Thinking this through, Qiu Tu secretly made up his mind.

I wonder if they sensed Qiu Tu's thoughts.

Having already revealed most of the information he knew, Mu Ye no longer pretended to be someone he didn't.

He looked at Qiu Tu, chuckled mockingly, and then said, "You're still eyeing the 'Earth's Vein Flower,' huh?"

"Think about how you're going to explain this to Lady Zehime without the 'nose bridge'."

"That woman, Zhao Ji, doesn't seem like the type to take a joke or be willing to be played."

"You've delayed for so many days, you'll have to face her sooner or later, hahaha."

Upon hearing Mu Ye's words, Qiu Tu was stunned for a moment, then came to his senses and looked at Mu Ye.

He pointed to himself and then asked, "Twilight, do you know what I've been doing these past few days?"

Mu Ye paused for a moment, then replied, "Advanced to the fifth rank, isn't that right?"

Qiu Tu said, "Yes. I'm stalling for time so I can advance to the fifth rank."

"I've already advanced to the fifth rank, what am I afraid of?"

"Do you really think I'm no match for Zehime?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Mu Ye was taken aback for a moment, then burst into laughter.

He probably realized that Qiu Tu wouldn't let him go, so he's truly fearless now.

He pointed at Qiu Tu with his finger, "You? You think you can be a match for Zhao Ji?"

Do you know how strong she is?

"Compared to her now, you are like a firefly trying to compete with the bright moon. You are simply overestimating yourself."

Hearing Mu Ye's words, Qiu Tu smiled.

Instead of directly answering Mu Ye's question, he said, "Every time Zhao Ji's strength is mentioned, even her defeated opponents, who were defeated in one move, can proudly stand tall."

Hearing Qiu Tu's sarcastic mockery, Mu Ye's expression froze, and he choked back his words.

As it turned out, Qiu Tu spoke up again.

He winked his left eye at Mu Ye and then said, "However... Your Highness Mu Ye, you are right. I am indeed no match for Zhao Ji."

"I was just bragging a little, just teasing you."

Muye:? ?

Qiu Tu: "But...who told you I don't have any information about the 'bridge of the nose'?"

"I do!"

Qiu Tu smiled and said, "Didn't you... notice? The information you gave me already revealed the whereabouts of 'Yamane'?"

"Your 'Mist Shadow Society' is able to station two Tier 6 Evil Gods in the 'Frontier Region'."

"This clearly indicates that your 'Mist Shadow Society' has channels or inventory of 'Yamagen' (a type of medicinal herb)."

"So, all I need to do is tell Zehime that 'Yamane' has been obtained by your Kirigakure organization and is in the hands of the regional head."

"Well..." Qiu Tu shrugged, "Isn't everything resolved now?"

"As for whether Zhao Ji is prepared to fight a sixth-tier opponent with fifth-tier strength, or ultimately give up."

"It's up to her to choose."

"Anyway, whatever the outcome, it should be able to drag things out for a while longer."

"And by then, when my strength has increased, perhaps I won't look as bad as you..."

"Even... if they really start fighting, no matter who dies, I can report it to the shelter. That's my credit for 'driving away one wolf to devour another.'"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Mu Ye was stunned at first, then his expression changed, and he glared at Qiu Tu with bloodshot eyes, ready to curse him.

Then, at that moment, Qiu Tu spoke again...

"Also, Your Highness, do you remember the strange question I asked you earlier?"

"I ask you, given your position in the 'Mist Shadow Society,' how many areas can you claim as territory?"

Qiu Tu appeared to be asking a question, but he didn't actually wait for Mu Ye's answer.

He answered his own question, "You surely remember."

"But you probably don't know why I asked that question."