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In this situation, a Tier 6 Cataclysmic Being essentially carries its own "Heavenly Seal" area with it, and will always maintain its Tier 6 peak state regardless of its physical strength!

A celestial being at the peak of the sixth rank, reincarnated!

It seems like they might actually be able to go toe-to-toe with someone like me who's almost at level 7!

Thinking this way, the "Nine-Headed Lion" no longer cared about the series of evaluations he had just given the jackal, such as "cowardly" and "unable to be promoted".

He stood up abruptly, his aura surging, and said in a deep voice, "This matter is of utmost importance!"

"Zhao Ji is very likely not an ordinary reincarnation of a celestial being!"

"You're in charge of the 'Northwest Region,' I'll head back to the 'Boundless Heart Sea - Core Area' right now to report to my superiors!"

"Send reinforcements from above!"

Hearing the "Nine-Headed Lion's" shameless words, the "Jackal" was completely dumbfounded. "Huh? Me?"

The "Nine-Headed Lion" nodded, then strode up to the jackal and patted the jackal's shoulder heavily with his large, fan-like hand.

They slapped the jackal's thin body so hard it slumped down several times.

The "Nine-Headed Lion" had an incredibly deep and serious expression on his square face. He said, "Jackal, don't worry. After this mission is over, I'll report to the higher-ups and promote you to regional manager."

Jackal:.....

Just then, as the two were struggling, Qiu Tu's domineering voice suddenly rang out from outside the palace, "Nine-headed dog! Jackal! Come out and face your death!"

"Your Grandpa Qiu and Grandma Zhaoji are here!"

Upon hearing that voice, both the nine-headed lion and the jackal's expressions changed slightly!

At the crucial moment, it was the jackals who stepped forward.

His thin, somewhat sleazy face was filled with determination. "Sir. The reason I came to report to you today is that I actually wanted us to retreat together temporarily."

"But now it seems like it's too late."

"Then, you go first, I'll cover the rear!"

As he finished speaking, his eyes reddened slightly, and he said, "I only hope that you can remember my contributions and help me take care of my three children."

Upon hearing the jackal's words, the nine-headed lion's expression changed slightly.

He paused for a second, then said earnestly, "Don't worry, I will definitely take care of it for you."

Having received a positive reply from the nine-headed lion, the jackal no longer showed any hesitation on its face.

He nodded heavily, then strode out of the palace!

It's not that he's truly unafraid of death. He is afraid, terrified. But... his fear is useless. The Nine-Headed Lion is his superior, and has a powerful background.

If he escapes but the Nine-Headed Lion dies, the "Hidden Mist Society" will still not let him go after they investigate.

Since he was going to die anyway, he might as well leave some descendants for his three puppies!

Even though... he felt that the Nine-Headed Lion was so cold-blooded and ruthless that he would never keep his promise,... even a sliver of hope was good.

With that thought in mind, the jackal finally left the palace.

At this moment, a man and a woman stood at the palace gate. The lord of this area, "Fox Face," lay dead at the man's feet...

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Chapter 589 Slaying a 7th-Rank Boss! (Seeking monthly votes!)

Upon seeing the man and woman standing not far from the palace gate, the jackal's gaze narrowed slightly.

Whether it was Qiu Tu, whom he had just fought a few days ago, or Zhao Ji, whom he had seen several times in intelligence reports, they all looked incredibly familiar to him.

But when he actually saw this perfect couple standing together, he couldn't help but feel a little amazed.

Actually... during the advancement process on the Path of Cataclysm, Cataclysmic Beings can subtly adjust their bodies and appearances. This results in higher-level Cataclysmic Beings having more beautiful and handsome features.

However! You should know that... every cataclysmic creature has a different foundation and aesthetic sense.

Like a jackal, he was born with a very ordinary appearance. Not only was he thin, but he also had a pointed mouth and monkey-like cheeks. No matter how much he was adjusted, he would not look good.

As for the Nine-Headed Lion, although he has a good foundation, his aesthetic is extremely unconventional: he likes to look majestic and domineering, so he adjusts himself to look like a golden-haired Zhang Fei.

In contrast, Qiu Tu and Zhao Ji are clearly deities who have both good natural features and good aesthetic sense.

Just standing there is pleasing to the eye.

'The child these two have will definitely be very beautiful.'

Perhaps thinking of his three puppies at home, the jackal had this strange thought inexplicably pop into his head.

After thinking this through, the jackal realized his thoughts had wandered too far. He quickly pulled his chaotic thoughts back and began to concentrate on the battle.

He hadn't forgotten that the two people in front of him were the enemies he was about to face, and what he had to do was buy time for the Nine-Headed Lion to escape.

So, his mind raced, and in just a moment, he had a plan in mind.

He ignored the cold, mountain-like Zhao Ji, his narrow, cruel eyes fixed on Qiu Tu, and slowly spoke.

"Qiu Tu... I originally thought you were some kind of hero, but I never expected you to be a guy who lives off women."

Hearing the jackal's sarcastic remarks, Qiu Tu was taken aback. Then, completely unfazed, he even asked in surprise, "When did you ever misunderstand that I was a hero?"

"I've always liked living off women."

"It's so nice to live off a woman. She leads you in, you rely on her for cultivation, she gives you power, and she even makes catastrophic artifacts."

"Ever since I started living off women, I feel like my back doesn't ache anymore, my legs don't hurt anymore, and all the energy I have is just for women!"

At this point, Qiu Tu shamelessly added,

"Besides, you can only envy me."

"After all... the reason I was able to hook up with those women was because of my good looks."

"And you want to hook up with a woman, but you can't even do it."

"If I have no morals, then you cannot use morality to restrain me."

Qiu Tu's shameless rhetoric left the jackal speechless:.....

He fell silent for a moment. Then he glared at Qiu Tu and yelled, "You have to rely on yourself! How long do you think you can rely on those powerful women?"

Qiu Tu really thought about it seriously, then he looked at Zhao Ji beside him with deep affection, "That depends on how long I live."

"But no matter how long I live, I think that with Princess Zhao's lifespan, there shouldn't be any problem in protecting me for a lifetime."

Zehime remained expressionless, but a question mark slowly appeared above her head: ?

The jackal's expression was contorted; he was quickly driven to madness by Qiu Tu's provocation!

To be honest, even if he was just stalling for time by engaging in this verbal sparring with Qiu Tu, he still felt that this kind of mental distress should be considered a work-related injury.

If he had known he would get this kind of response, he might as well have just fought Qiu Tu head-on.

Meanwhile, the jackal was internally ranting and raving.

Qiu Tu, however, secretly used his mental power to transmit a message to Zhao Ji, "Your Highness, I have a feeling something is wrong. That guy on the other side seems to be stalling for time."

"The Nine-Headed Lion hasn't come out yet. Did he run away?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Zhao Ji's expression remained unchanged, still as stoic as a block of ice.

She transmitted her voice calmly, her tone brimming with boundless confidence, "It's alright. I didn't run away."

Qiu Tu blinked.

Zhao Ji said, "After arriving in the 'Summer Ridge Region,' I locked onto this area with my consciousness. Anyone who enters or leaves this area will be immediately marked by me."

"The nine-headed lion must have sensed my mental lock and knew it couldn't escape, so it's gathering its strength to launch a sneak attack."

'A sneak attack?'

Upon hearing Zhao Ji's words, Qiu Tu was startled and couldn't help but ask, "Then what should we do to deal with his sneak attack?"

"Should we strike before he's ready?"

Zhao Ji said calmly, "No need. I'm also a bit curious about the strength of the 7th-tier deities in the 'Boundless Heart Sea - Core Area' right now, and I want to see just how powerful they are."

"So, you continue to play along with that guy, creating opportunities for the Nine-Headed Lion to launch a sneak attack."

Qiu Tu: .....

To be honest, all of Qiu Tu's experience from his two lifetimes has taught him that the more confident a person is, the more likely they are to stumble and fall into a ditch.

After all, villains in TV dramas usually die from procrastination, talking too much, or underestimating others.

Even a lion goes all out when hunting a rabbit. Facing an enemy, not going all out and letting them prepare at their own pace—that's foolish!

However, although Qiu Tu didn't quite agree with this laissez-faire approach, ...the person in front of him was Zhao Ji.

It's Zhao Ji, who could kill a sixth-tier opponent in one move when she was only at the fifth tier!

Furthermore, given how overconfident Zehime was, her "crisis sense" didn't even trigger.

So, looking at the stunningly beautiful, icy woman beside him, Qiu Tu thought about it and finally decided not to provoke her.

Otherwise, Qiu Tu worried that before the Nine-Headed Lion could kill him, Zhao Ji would slap him to death first...

At the same time, just as Qiu Tu decided to follow Zhao Ji's instructions and cooperate with the jackal's act, the jackal standing opposite Qiu Tu also heard the "Nine-Headed Lion" voice transmission in his ear.

The nine-headed lion's voice was like a volcano about to erupt, somewhat suppressed. He said in a hoarse voice, "Jackal, I can't leave."

"Zhao Ji had already sealed off the entire area. As soon as I escaped, she would immediately pinpoint my location and come after me."

"Now that things have come to this, there's no point in running away; we have no choice but to take a gamble."

"I'm currently using the Cataclysmic Artifact to hide my location so she can't find me."

"After that, I will use 'Devouring Heaven and Sun' to launch a sneak attack and devour Zhao Ji."

"She will fall for it as soon as she lets her guard down for even a moment."

"At that time, who knows, we might actually be able to join forces and take down a high-level reincarnation of a celestial being, becoming famous throughout the entire 'Boundless Heart Sea - Core Area'!"

"In that case, forget about your position as regional head; you might even be transferred to the 'Boundless Heart Sea - Core Area' along with your bunch of bastards."

It's just empty promises, nothing but empty promises again!

To be honest, the jackals have been eating too many empty promises made by the Nine-Headed Lion over the years.

At first, he believed it, but gradually he discovered that his boss's pancakes were not only unpalatable, but also... fake.

The promotion is a lie, the "raise" is a lie, the holidays are a lie, the benefits are a lie. Only the overtime is real...

Over the years, ever since he received the nose root bestowed upon him by the "Hidden Mist Society" and advanced to the 6th rank, this dog has become like a beast of burden.

Every day, they tirelessly charged into battle, fighting against the steel-willed women of the 4th Shelter, working themselves to the bone!

As a result, he wasn't named "Regional Manager," nor was he included in the "Slots for Children to Develop in the Core Area," and he wasn't even included in the "Boundless Divine Crystals and Cataclysmic Materials Given as a Salary Increase."

Therefore, he had long since stopped believing in the Nine-Headed Lion's promises.

Unfortunately, it's no longer a matter of belief or disbelief.

In a life-or-death situation, he would swallow even the most pie-in-the-sky promises from his superiors, let alone a bomb.

After all, if you believe the pie and cooperate with the operation, there's still a glimmer of hope; if you don't believe it, you'll just be throwing your life away.

But... should we just keep stalling?

How can we possibly drag this out...?

Thinking this, the jackal's brain started working rapidly again... Two seconds later, his eyes lit up slightly, and a new idea came to him.

The next second, he glared at Qiu Tu and shouted, "You really have one twisted logic after another!"

"But no matter how you explain it, you're still clinging to Zhao Ji's coattails and living off her! You're a disgrace to men!"

"If you're so tough, don't hide behind a woman. Fight me fair and square! Let me see what you've got to fight!"

During this time, Qiu Tu had already figured out the jackal's strength through intelligence and the battle with the jackal: early stage of sixth rank, close to the middle stage of sixth rank.

Moreover, because they are unorthodox fighters, Jackal and Qiu Tu are similar in that their combat abilities are relatively weak.

Qiu Tu could take down such an enemy in an instant using "Order Space," even at a certain cost. There was almost no danger.