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Upon seeing Doris's stunningly beautiful face, which was now strangely cold and filled with wariness, Qiu Tu... smiled.

He picked up a tissue, gently wiped his mouth, and then looked up at Doris. "It seems... Your Highness has realized what's happening."

Doris didn't speak, she just quietly looked at Qiu Tu.

Qiu Tu didn't mind. He straightened up, met Doris's gaze, and said, "I wonder... does this prove my worth?"

After saying this, Qiu Tu did not wait for Doris's reply, but instead began to steer the conversation back to Doris's initial question.

His face was full of seriousness. "His Highness just asked me how he judged that you wouldn't betray me. And he was so certain of it."

"It's actually very simple..."

"Because... I know what you want."

This time, Doris finally stopped using her most powerful weapon—her beauty—and looked at Qiu Tu seriously, asking, "What do I want?"

Qiu Tu pointed to the sky, "You must overthrow this sky. Overthrow the old forces represented by the Four Great God Kings."

Doris remained silent upon hearing Qiu Tu's words.

Seeing this, Qiu Tu didn't mind, and continued to state his judgment. He said,

"Actually... when we first met, I didn't understand why you went to such lengths to welcome me. I also didn't understand why you were so enthusiastic towards me."

"And... what's strange is that... after welcoming me, you didn't continue to show 'equal' enthusiasm; instead, you were constantly testing me."

Qiu Tu tapped the table lightly with his fingers, recalling the events as he made his judgment, "This is clearly contrary to common sense."

"After all... if you were truly eager to find talented people, you should have been incredibly enthusiastic towards me from the very beginning. If you didn't trust me from the start, you shouldn't have gone to such lengths to welcome me."

"Your contradictory behavior can only mean one thing... that you do need me, but you're not sure if I'm the one you need."

Doris's eyes flickered slightly upon hearing this. Clearly, Qiu Tu had hit the nail on the head.

Seeing this scene, Qiu Tu became even more certain of his guess.

He continued, "After understanding your conflicted feelings, I also wondered what you needed from me."

"Are they resources from the Trial of the Gods? Is it help from the human camp? These are right there, there's no need to test them, you can just take action directly."

"So, you must be planning something bigger and more dangerous."

At this point, Qiu Tu paused, then picked up the wine on the table, took a small sip, and continued, "So, I approached you with doubts and continued searching for clues."

"Finally, all of this was explained to me when you were explaining the Four Great God Kings."

"You... in fact, from the very beginning, your target was the Four Great God Kings."

"Although I don't know what grudge you have against them, if I'm not mistaken... it's most likely related to your father's death."

"Although you are trying your best to cover it up, once you have a stance, your words and actions will always leave some clues."

As he spoke, Qiu Tu gave Doris a deep look. Doris's face was expressionless, making it impossible to guess what she was thinking.

Seeing this, Qiu Tu didn't mind. He shook his head slightly and continued, "After confirming your stance, I naturally have control over everything."

He said, "The reason you agreed to my invitation is clearly that you want to recruit like-minded partners."

"And your series of probing attempts after we met were actually testing my abilities."

"As for tonight's banquet..." Qiu Tu pointed to the marble tabletop and said decisively, "It's also a test. It's a test of whether my heart is truly steadfast."

Doris chuckled softly, as if she had heard something amusing. She said calmly, "Pure conjecture."

Qiu Tu didn't seem to care when Doris denied his guess. He continued,

"As for why I believe Your Highness did not betray me."

"It's very simple... You've been observing for so many years. We humans, or rather, me and Zhao Ji, may be your last chance."

"The 'Trial of the Gods,' which had been suspended for so many years, suddenly reopened, breaking the 'God King's' monopoly on the combat power of the 'Gods.'"

"Under these circumstances, the alliance of the four great god-kings is imperative."

"And if the four God-Kings join forces, the cooperation they reached this morning will likely result in the 'Crimson Territory' being wiped out in blood this afternoon."

"The Four Great God Kings will not allow such a variable as you to exist in their territory."

"Moreover... over the years, the wealth accumulated by the Crimson Territory, as well as the resources left by your father, should have been coveted by them long ago."

"Therefore, in order to seek revenge and to protect yourself, you need to find powerful external support."

“And me…” Qiu Tu pointed to himself, “and Zhao Ji. She’s the outside help you want most.”

"After all, with our combined strength in fighting opponents of higher levels, we are the most likely force to assemble three Celestial-level combatants."

"So... you can't hand me over, and you certainly can't be scared off by the Four Great God Kings."

"After all... you know better than anyone that you simply cannot protect yourself."

"After the Four Great God Kings killed me and Zhao Ji, you'll most likely be their next target..."

There is absolutely no room for negotiation. They will not let you go.

After Qiu Tu finished speaking, the entire small banquet hall fell silent.

A moment later, a stunning smile suddenly bloomed on Doris's expressionless face. She clapped her hands gently and then sincerely praised, "Seeing is believing. I had heard that Speaker Qiu was resourceful and wise, but today I have truly experienced it for myself."

At this point, Doris even had the leisure to crack a joke. Looking at Qiu Tu with her beautiful eyes, she said lazily, "I wonder if such a clever person's offspring will taste especially delicious, and if they'll be good for the brain..."

Qiu Tu: .....

Qiu Tu truly admires people who can drive on such terrible roads.

Seeing Qiu Tu get the short end of the stick, Doris chuckled with satisfaction.

After laughing, she looked at Qiu Tu and said bluntly, "That's right. Speaker Qiu, you guessed correctly."

“I did not betray you. Nor do I intend to hand you over to the Four Great God Kings.”

At this point, her gaze turned cold. "A few people who have usurped the divine position have the nerve to ask for this and that."

Do they really think the Crimson Collar is an easy target?

After saying that, Doris changed the subject and said with a smile, "Of course... compared to the four great divine kingdoms, the Crimson Realm is indeed an easy target."

"Therefore, I can't just agree to whatever they say. That would just expose me as all show and no substance."

"At that point, they'll be completely at our mercy."

Upon hearing Doris's words, Qiu Tu couldn't help but smile slowly.

It has to be said, working with smart people is really comfortable. Because what you can think of, they've most likely thought of as well.

As long as we keep pushing the plan forward, there's no need to worry about anyone making a stupid mistake that could ruin everything.

After all... sometimes, stupidity is more dangerous than evil.

After several tests tonight, Qiu Tu and Doris confirmed that the other was the partner they were looking for.

This brought the two of them much closer at once...

And that's how we finished the meal.

The two arrived at the rooftop garden of the castle.

The night breeze gently blew, making Doris's red, slit dress flutter and giving her the appearance of a dark elf of the night.

Qiu Tu lit a cigarette, leaned against the railing, and gazed into the distance with Doris.

The red lights flickered in the night wind, as if representing the hearts of the two people.

After a moment, Qiu Tu exhaled a puff of smoke and spoke first.

He held a cigarette between his fingers and squinted as he said, "We must hold off those great god-kings. Even if it means a head-on confrontation, we must prolong the conflict."

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Doris glanced at him, then sighed softly, "It can't be delayed."

"The three great god-kings have arrived together. I can't resist for long."

Qiu Tu said earnestly, "I can help you stall for time and reduce your stress."

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Doris couldn't help but glance at him. Although she didn't say anything, her gesture betrayed her thoughts: You?

Qiu Tu didn't explain, but instead gave the reason why he had to delay: "Our strength is limited. If we want revenge, if we want to overthrow the Four Great God Kings, it's useless to rely on ourselves."

"Only Princess Zetsu."

"She was originally a reincarnation of a celestial being, and in her previous life she was an extremely powerful celestial being."

"Only by holding off the God-King and giving her time to develop can we have a chance to turn the tide."

Perhaps she truly considered Qiu Tu a like-minded companion, because Doris spoke much more casually.

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, she sighed, "Sigh... turning the tables is so difficult."

"Furthermore... what I've been thinking about is winning over those eighth-tier deities who have a chance of obtaining the 'Celestial God' rank."

"Then, once everyone has advanced to the level of a Celestial God, we will defeat the Four Great God Kings one by one."

"However, in retrospect, I underestimated the reaction speed of the four great god-kings."

"After they realized that times were changing, they immediately sought opportunities to begin a tentative collaboration."

"If I'm not mistaken, after this tentative collaboration, they initially established trust."

"There's a high probability they'll begin further cooperation, such as... jointly interfering in the 'Trial of the Gods,' supporting their own cronies, and monopolizing the 'Godly Ranks.'"

"If the four great god-kings join forces, how many god-kings can Zhao Ji withstand?"

Hearing Doris's words, Qiu Tu really thought about it seriously for a moment. Then he said, "Eight."

"To be honest... if four God-Kings can be as strong as one Zhao Ji, I really can't imagine how powerful those four God-Kings must be."

"Therefore, I'll double their payout. At the same level, I think Zhao Ji can take on all eight of them by herself."

Doris laughed when she heard Qiu Tu's words.

Her eyes flashed with two rainbows as she laughed and said, "Do you think Zhao Ji is some legendary goddess?"

"One against eight? You'd die if you didn't brag."

Upon hearing Doris's words, Qiu Tu looked at her curiously and asked, "A legendary god? Who is that?"

Qiu Tu's question seemed to trigger Doris's memories.

Her amber eyes were filled with memories under the moonlight, and her thoughts drifted away.

After a moment, she said, "That was... an unparalleled powerhouse before the 'Cataclysm of the Gods.' He could be considered the strongest being in the entire 'Boundless Sea of ​​the Heart' in the last few hundred years, without exception."

“Even my father, along with two other peak-level celestial beings, are far from being her match.”

Upon hearing Doris's words, Qiu Tu tilted his head and looked at her.

Doris continued, her gaze distant, "It is said that... her talent is frighteningly high. In battles against opponents of the same level, she can always take on multiple opponents single-handedly. In battles against opponents of higher levels, she also does so with ease."

"And more importantly, she can easily crack and reassemble disaster recovery capabilities."

"She was the first to propose that 'catastrophic capabilities' are actually a pre-set framework of catastrophic power in the 'origin of the world.'"

"Once we understand the architecture of a 'catastrophic capability,' we can reproduce that capability and make it our own."

"This has profoundly influenced the research on cataclysmic power and cataclysmic abilities within the entire 'Boundless Sea of ​​the Heart' for the past few centuries."

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Chapter 678 The God King Descends! (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

'One against many. Fighting a superior opponent...?'

'Cracking and rebuilding disaster recovery capabilities?'

'This...is this really not about Zehime?'

Upon hearing Doris's words, Qiu Tu, who was leaning against the railing beside her, blinked slightly.

It's not that he's become a fan of Lady Sora now. It's just that Doris's description sounds too much like Lady Sora's.

Isn't it as easy for Zhao Ji to fight against many opponents single-handedly, and to fight opponents of higher levels as easily as drinking water?

Moreover... if Qiu Tu remembered correctly, when La Riluo was chatting with him, she mentioned that Zhao Ji possessed a large number of cataclysmic power formulas. These were all accumulated by Zhao Ji over the years.

After all, with Zhao Ji's talent, she could easily crack and reconstruct ordinary catastrophic abilities like "Hundred Transformations Invisibility" in just a few hours of research. As for more powerful catastrophic abilities like "Sealing Orb," Zhao Ji wouldn't need to spend much time on them either.