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"If it weren't for the immense potential of the 'King of Kang,' how could they possibly have entrusted such a precious treasure to the Northwest region!"

"Aside from the 'Kang Wang' tree's root, only the 'Mu Ye' tree's root has been lost in the entire Northwest region over the past two years!"

"King Kang died a month ago. Before that, Qiu Tu had never been to the 6th Sanctuary."

"There's absolutely no way he could get his hands on that 'Kang Wang' herb!"

"So, he and Zhao Ji only had that one mountain root at most! And now you're telling me they were both level 6 back then?!"

"Can't you see you've been scammed?!"

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Chapter 587 Evil God: The Advantage Lies With Me

At this point, "Nine-Headed Lion" looked utterly disappointed.

He tapped his temple with his thick fingers, then glared at the "jackal," shouting, "Use your dog brain!"

"If he really is a Tier 6, and if he really killed Yaksha and Meirenfeng, why didn't he pursue you when he had so many Tier 5 helpers?!"

Upon hearing "Nine-Headed Lion," "Jackal" couldn't help but show a look of sudden realization.

That makes sense!

Although a fifth-tier opponent is no match for him, ... if Qiu Tu gets entangled with him, he can still inflict damage on him from the outside.

Given Qiu Tu's own strength, keeping me here shouldn't be a big problem!

So, thinking about it this way, everything Qiu Tu did really didn't make much sense!

So... I really got scammed?!

Thinking this, the "jackal" looked ferocious at the "nine-headed lion" and said with a look of annoyance, "My lord, you are right!"

"Qiu Tu is very likely bluffing. He probably doesn't even have the strength of a level 6 cultivator; he's just trying to fool me!"

"I was scammed."

Upon hearing "Jackal's" words, "Nine-Headed Lion," who knew his subordinate's personality well, remained silent for two seconds before questioning him with a grim expression, "Did you not even fight him?"

"He just said something to scare you and you ran away?"

Upon hearing the words of the "Nine-Headed Lion," the "Jackal" was taken aback and quickly shook his head, "I'm innocent, sir."

"How could I possibly do such a thing!"

He argued to himself, "If I wanted to shirk my responsibilities, I wouldn't have taken on this task willingly!"

"I volunteered for this task because I thought it was a chance to crush noobs and get all the credit for nothing."

"So, as soon as I saw Qiu Tu, I took the initiative and launched a sneak attack."

Nine-Headed Lion: ......

Although the term "jackal" sounds a bit shameless, it does indeed fit the character and behavior of a "jackal."

So the nine-headed lion silently accepted it.

However, while the explanation from the jackal was accepted, it also brought a new problem to the nine-headed lion.

What exactly is the nature of Qiu Tu's strength?

Although the "Jackal" has inherent flaws due to its origin in the "marginal region" and its status as a cataclysmic being that ascended to godhood, it is still a 6th-tier deity recognized by the "Origin of the World"!

The difference between Rank 6 and Rank 5 peak may seem small, but it's a world of difference.

Normally, even five or six peak fifth-tier cultivators working together shouldn't be a match for a sixth-tier evil god.

As a result, Qiu Tu was able to fight a sixth-tier opponent all by himself?

'Could it be...?'

Thinking of this, the "Nine-Headed Lion's" expression changed slightly. 'Qiu Tu is also a reincarnation of a god?'

Thinking this, the "Nine-Headed Lion" couldn't help but be a little shocked.

'Two reincarnated gods?!'

'What a place in the Northwest region, a land of outstanding people and abundant resources!'

Thinking this, the "Nine-Headed Lion" couldn't help but glance at the "Jackal" beside him, whose minor injuries had almost healed, and then felt that something was not quite right.

If Qiu Tu were truly a reincarnation of a god, then there would be no way he would have given the "jackals" a chance to escape!

There's a problem, there's definitely a problem.

'Could it be that Princess Zhao is extraordinary?'

A thoughtful expression crept across the Nine-Headed Lion's face. 'Could it be that Zhao Ji's calamity-causing abilities are extraordinary?'

'To grant Qiu Tu temporary sixth-tier power?'

The more "Nine-Headed Lion" thought about it, the more he realized it made sense!

For a moment, his eyes were filled with greed...

A god who has not yet grown up, but has special abilities or talents!

If I could swallow her, I would definitely undergo a complete transformation!

Who knows, he might rise to a high-ranking position in the "Hidden Mist Society"! Or even become the Heavenly King of the "Boundless Heart Sea - Core Area"!

Thinking this, the "Nine-Headed Lion's" eyes turned bloodshot and its breathing became rapid.

His large, fan-like hands clenched involuntarily, making a crisp "crackling" sound.

'The only problem now is finding Zehime, and then... killing her.'

Thinking this, he couldn't help but compare the strength of the enemy and himself.

Zhao Ji should have only recently obtained Mu Ye's nasal root, so her strength is likely at the initial stage of rank 6.

Even if one is a reincarnated god with profound accumulation, one can only reach the mid-stage of the 6th rank at most.

Although he was only a near-7th rank, his strength was vastly different from that of a peak 6th rank.

So! This advantage is on my side!

.......

Meanwhile.

"Boundless Heart Sea - Eastern Region". The Underground Palace of Princess Zhao.

Qiu Tu, who had snuggled up to Zhao Ji, had already closed his eyes and begun his advancement.

During this time, Qiu Tu had learned a fairly clear picture of the advancement and the situation of the 6th rank from Zhao Ji, La Ri Luo, and Rao Shou.

The biggest difference between Tier 6 Cataclysmic Beings and Tier 5 Cataclysmic Beings is "recognition of the world's origin".

Upon reaching Tier 6, the Cataclysmic Beings officially become "official" personnel recognized by the "Origin of the World," possessing "official positions" bestowed upon them by the world.

In ancient mythology, this would be considered "bestowing heavenly blessings," officially becoming a "deity" recognized by heaven and earth. They would then have a legitimate, official status.

This is similar to human society; having this identity grants one various privileges wherever they go...

Not only will it make one more compatible with the power of cataclysm, directly increasing cultivation speed, but it will also allow one to inscribe their soul into the origin of the world, achieving "immortality"—after falling, the soul and consciousness will remain intact, allowing one to ascend to godhood once again!

Of course, like the evil god, if the soul and consciousness are destroyed a second time, then it cannot be reborn again, or rather... even if it is reborn, it will no longer be the same person.

As for other "privileges," there should be quite a few, but Zhao Ji was too lazy to say more, and Qiu Tu didn't dare to provoke her.

Anyway, he's about to advance to Tier 6 Cataclysm, so he can just experience it for himself after the advancement.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu followed the method of using the "root of the nose" taught to him by Zhao Ji, enveloping his nose root with his spiritual power and beginning to refine it...

.....

Meanwhile, at the Sixth Sanctuary, in the border state of Wangbei City, the city lord's mansion...

Kou Xuan and Princess Xi sat in the hall, each lost in thought. Experts from the Kou family and the royalist faction stood on either side of them.

Perhaps because of the "jackal" attack and Ji Yuan's death, there were few smiles on everyone's faces; instead, their expressions were solemn.

As a result, the entire hall was shrouded in a low-pressure atmosphere.

And so, time passed by, second by second.

After a moment, Kou Xuan snapped out of his reverie, looked up at Princess Xi, and smiled calmly, “I never thought... after all the fighting, I would end up working with the Princess.”

Compared to Kou Xuan's gentle and refined demeanor, Princess Xi is more dignified and profound.

She gave a blank "hmm." There was no comment, no small talk, as if she were simply acknowledging that she had heard.

Kou Xuan was not annoyed by this. He smiled and said, "We will need to get through the next crisis together."

He said, "Lord Qiu has gone into seclusion due to some urgent business, but that doesn't mean the evil gods will also go into seclusion."

"I suspect... those evil gods might very well return again."

Upon hearing Kou Xuan's speculation, Princess Xi looked up at him, finally showing some interest. "Why?"

Upon hearing Princess Xi's question, Kou Xuan did not reply immediately.

He picked up his teacup, took a sip, and then waved his hand behind him.

Seeing his actions, Kou Yu nodded, then led the Kou family's experts out of the hall.

Seeing him like this, Princess Xi waved to Xu Yun, Du Wenzhong and other high-ranking members of the royalist faction behind her.

Seeing this, Xu Yun and Du Wenzhong exchanged a glance and then led the others out of the hall.

After everyone else left, Princess Xi turned her sharp eyes to Kou Xuan and asked sternly, "Why did you say that the evil god would return?"

Upon hearing Princess Xi's inquiry, Kou Xuan slowly put down his teacup and then said leisurely, "Princess, haven't you noticed that Lord Qiu's strength might not be as great as you imagined?"

Princess Xi was taken aback for a moment, and couldn't help but ask, "He can fight a level 6 opponent alone, isn't that strong?"

Kou Xuan shook his head slightly, "Lord Qiu is no ordinary person. Think back to what he has done over the years, wasn't every single thing he did a brilliant strategist and a resounding success?"

"I clearly told him about 'Jackal's' strength long ago, but he still only had a slight advantage, and even let 'Jackal' go in the end."

"This in itself proves that he lacked the ability to leave behind 'jackals,' and was merely bluffing."

Upon hearing Kou Xuan's words, Princess Xi paused for a moment, then frowned in deep thought.

After a moment, she nodded slightly, agreeing with Kou Xuan's point of view.

Kou Xuan smiled and continued, "But this kind of bluffing can only fool people for a while, not forever."

"Moreover, while the 'jackal' is cowardly and timid, the 'nine-headed lion' is extremely shrewd and daring."

"After the 'Jackal' returns and reports the matter, the 'Nine-Headed Lion' should have a general idea of ​​Lord Qiu's problem. Therefore, it will inevitably force the 'Jackal' to return and attack Lord Qiu again."

"But Lord Qiu Tu has already gone to 'borrow the fake to make the real' and left, leaving only a few of us to deal with the evil god's wrath."

"We just have to get through these next few days."

At this point, Kou Xuan paused, then said, "Actually, this should also be a test left for us by Lord Qiu."

"They want to see if we can handle a sixth-tier evil god without him present."

"Therefore, this operation can only succeed; it cannot fail."

Princess Xi frowned upon hearing this. She asked, "What are your thoughts?"

Kou Xuan said with a smile, "I want to put on a show."

"Acting?" Princess Xi asked, somewhat puzzled. "With whom?"

Kou Xuandao said, "And...our sixth-order Great Evil God."

Princess Xi: ? ? ?

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That afternoon, the 6th Sanctuary announced a nationwide curfew in response to the attack by the evil god, and then mobilized for the start of the great war.

That evening, rumors circulated that the nuclear weapons in Shelter 6 had begun maintenance and were being transported to all key cities, as well as some cities that might be attacked by the evil god.

The next morning, Shelter No. 6 began to reopen all its underground fortifications.