Then let them offer their loyalty!

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The white-robed man's earlier statement of 10 was an exaggeration, and his casual halving of that number now seems too hasty. This has significantly reduced the credibility of his words.

Moreover, whether it's 5 or 10, it's far too many compared to the 1 spot that Jin Ni guessed.

This prompted several vice presidents to voice their opposition once again.

Motian, the father of Little Yaksha, shook his head, his sallow face full of dissatisfaction. "White Robe, I don't think you're here to help the chairman, but to cause trouble."

“In the past, our world only had one spot for each God Trial, but you asked for five, which is five times more.”

"Moreover... there are fewer than 50 people participating in the 'Trial of the Gods' this time. If five gods are appointed, then one-tenth of the participants will pass the test."

"This is practically free."

After Motian spoke first, the other executives couldn't help but chime in with their own opinions to refute Baiyi.

When refuting the white-clad man, they all made their own guesses.

However, perhaps because the number of "gods" guessed by the white-robed man was too large and was ridiculed by the crowd, other high-ranking officials were extremely cautious when making their own guesses.

Most people guessed it was one or two people, but the only one who said it was possible was three people, and he even put on a bunch of armor, as if he was afraid of getting the same treatment as the person in white.

This led to an almost unanimous consensus within the small meeting that the number of people who would obtain the rank of a god in this "Trial of the Gods" would not be large.

Apocalypse, seated in the main seat, witnessed the entire process, and his brow remained furrowed the entire time...

In fact, his initial assessment was similar to that of the white-robed man; both felt that there would be more winners in this "Trial of the Gods".

Although it wouldn't be as many as ten as Bai Yi initially predicted, he genuinely thought four or five was possible.

As a result, after Bai Yi made this judgment, he was ridiculed by the crowd, and the whole situation was overwhelmingly in favor of the belief that there would not be many spots available for this "Trial of the Gods".

This made Apocalypse hesitate: Could it be... that I want to become a god so much that I subconsciously hope for more "god slots"?

So... my judgment was influenced by subjective bias?

Although something felt off, almost everyone who analyzed the situation now felt that there wouldn't be any more spots available for the "Trial of the Gods," so Apocalypse was somewhat persuaded.

Moreover... neither of these possibilities is actually a loss for Apocalypse. It's just a matter of choosing different paths.

If there are many spots available for the divine positions, and Apocalypse has a chance to compete for one, that would be ideal. He could ascend directly to the heavens and formally enter the core of power in the entire world.

If there truly aren't enough spots, then Tianqi could also comply with Zhao Ji and Qiu Tu's wishes and forgo this trial of the gods. This would not only further solidify his trust with them, but also... pledge allegiance to someone requires a face-to-face meeting...

During this time, Tianqi had been tasked by the "Western God King" to search for Zhao Ji's whereabouts, but with little success.

Now he will come directly to Zhao Ji and swear allegiance, so he will 100% know Zhao Ji's address.

Then he can send this address to the Western God King, and have the other gods send their true forms to nip Zhao Ji in the bud. Then, who knows, he might actually be able to get Zhao Ji...

This was something that moved him even more than the gods.

With that in mind, Apocalypse no longer hesitated.

He glanced at the several high-ranking officials present, then slowly said, "Since everyone thinks it's impossible to have more than three spots, then I won't hesitate any longer."

"Since I'm already destined never to become a 'God,' I might as well first show my loyalty to Zhao Ji and Qiu Tu, and then look for an opportunity during the next God Trial."

The fact that he had become a double agent was Apocalypse's top secret, and the kind of thing that, if leaked, could lead to utter ruin. So even when facing his closest confidants, he did not reveal a single word about it.

Therefore, although several high-ranking members of the Misty Hidden Society had long believed that Apocalypse would not be able to obtain the "Godhood" this time, the scene became much quieter when Apocalypse actually made the decision to give up this Godhood Trial.

Some of them lowered their heads and drank their tea, while others remained silent. Even Jin Ni sighed softly.

Seeing the scene so dejected, Apocalypse couldn't help but smile. He clapped his hands and encouraged them, "Don't be so downcast."

"It's just missing one small opportunity. There will definitely be many more opportunities like this in the future."

"And..." Tianqi joked, "Baiyi was only one rank lower than me. After I resigned, he took his place."

"Who knows, he might replace me as a god in the future."

Hearing Apocalypse's joke, the higher-ups finally laughed.

After all, it's almost impossible. Let alone whether there are really 5 spots, even if there are 5, given the current situation, Qiu Tu is clearly promoting Qing Lan, and he will most likely not let go of anyone who stands in Qing Lan's way.

They will use either coercion or enticement, just like they did with Tianqi, to make the other party give way to Qinglan.

Therefore, there's almost an 80% chance that Qinglan will get 5th place. As for Baiyi... impossible.

Seeing everyone laughing so happily, the man in white sitting in the corner also smiled gently, just like he had been in the past few decades when they had all gotten along.

However, if Qiu Tu were here, he would have noticed that the man in white's smile was very genuine...

That smile was so genuine, it was as if everything was going according to his plan...

.....

Meanwhile.

Just as many forces were vying for the final ranking in the "Trial of the Gods".

In the Eastern Kingdom, the Eastern God King, Takikawa Akira, whose body was wrapped in bandages, was hidden in the darkness, lost in thought.

After a long silence, she finally spoke slowly, "Has Kitazawa already confirmed his betrayal?"

Two enormous orange lanterns slowly lit up in the darkness. The lanterns were as big as a human head, with vertical pupils, making them look chilling.

As the two "lanterns" lit up, an old, buzzing voice rang in Takikawa Ei's ears, "Confirmed."

"The direction of His fortune has completely changed."

Takikawa Eiji: "What about that guy in the south?"

Upon hearing Takikawa Ei's words, the aged voice spoke again, "I don't know."

"It's as if He set up an extremely powerful concealment formation."

"I haven't been able to observe Him for more than 20 years."

Upon hearing this, Takikawa Ei remained silent for a moment before saying, "In that case, let's prepare for the worst."

"Let's just assume those two guys have betrayed us and gone to Qiu Tu's side."

"But it doesn't matter... Even so, they only have a maximum of four Celestial God-level combatants. The strongest among them is still a peak eighth-order Earthly Deity."

At this point, Takikawa Ei paused, then said expressionlessly, "Once I reveal my trump card, let alone four god-level combatants, even eight would be no match for me."

"Plus that guy Tiannu, we far surpass the opponent in both numbers and top-tier strength."

"I can't see how I could possibly lose."

"Unless Zhao Ji regains her cultivation from her previous life, otherwise... the only winner this time can be me."

Upon hearing Takikawa Akira's words, twelve enormous lanterns lit up again in the darkness.

Immediately afterwards, a cacophony of voices came from the darkness, all flattering Takikawa Ei.

Even though Takikawa Akira was trying her best to hide it, the corners of her mouth were still slightly upturned, clearly trying to suppress it but unable to.

Clearly, having seen through Qiu Tu's trump card, she was still extremely smug...

.....

And just like that, another day passed quickly.

That night, Tianqi fulfilled his promise, voluntarily giving up the "Trial of the Gods" and choosing to follow Zhaoji in the "Trial of the Gods".

This change directly led to a major shift in the rankings of the entire "Trial of the Gods": everyone rose at least one place.

For example, Qinglan finally moved from 10th to 9th place, taking another step towards the goal she had promised Qiu Tu.

Of course, others also benefited, such as those in white coats.

After Tianqi gave up the trial, his ranking automatically rose by one place, officially entering the top five.

As the deadline approached, more and more "god candidates" saw no hope and withdrew from the "God Trial," making the ranking of the entire "God Trial" increasingly predictable.

The only remaining suspense is how many "Celestial God Ranks" will be awarded. Will Qiu Tu, Shao Hua, and the others who are ranked after Zhao Ji be able to obtain "Celestial God Ranks"?

And... should the Four Great Gods come to stop Zhao Ji from becoming a god again?

And just when the entire "Boundless Heart Sea" was anticipating a collision between Mars and Earth.

That night, two dark figures from the Western Kingdom and the Eastern Kingdom shot towards the northwest region!

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Chapter 696 The God King Arrives! (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

at the same time.

The Northwest region, formerly a disaster zone, is now a planned development area, known as Burial Dragon City.

At this time, all the residents of Zanglong City had already been evacuated. Only Qiu Tu and Zhao Ji sat on the edge of the rooftop of an abandoned building with more than ten floors, gazing at the distant scenery and chatting quietly.

Qiu Tu lit a cigarette and smoked it silently as he spoke, "You've confirmed that the 'World Passage' hasn't been opened in the last few hundred years, right?"

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Zhao Ji, sitting beside him, nodded slightly, then said with a cold expression, "In my past life, I entered and exited that 'World Passage' many times. Although it has been destroyed, I have always remembered its location."

"These past two days, I used a clone to investigate and found that the place still retains its original appearance when it was destroyed. Moreover, there are no signs of it being rebuilt."

"Therefore, they have truly never restored the 'world passage' for the past few centuries, and have remained isolated from the world."

Hearing Zhao Ji's words, Qiu Tu nodded slightly. Then he took a drag of his cigarette, gazed at the distant scenery, and quietly said, "That's good."

"Then my last worry is gone."

Zhao Ji was clearly a little confused about what Qiu Tu was worried about, so she couldn't help but tilt her head to look at Qiu Tu.

Qiu Tu did not explain, but continued, "I just received a report from the scouts that the true forms of the Eastern God King and the Western God King have been dispatched, and their direction is directly towards Burial Dragon City, so their target is clearly clear."

"From this perspective, Apocalypse is indeed a double agent, providing us with intelligence on one hand, while betraying our intelligence to the God-Kings on the other."

“Moreover…” Qiu Tu paused for a moment, then glanced at Zhao Ji and said, “His heart is clearly more inclined towards the God King.”

"Otherwise, he wouldn't have so easily revealed your location to the Four Great God Kings. After all... it could very well endanger your life."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Zhao Ji's already expressionless face turned even colder.

Her eyelashes trembled slightly, and her deep, cold eyes, like an icy pool in an abyss, radiated a chilling coldness. "It seems my perception can be wrong too."

“I could clearly feel his adoration, love and loyalty toward me.”

"Unexpectedly, it turned out that all of these were fake."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu shook his head slightly and corrected, "It's not necessarily fake."

"It could be true."

"He's probably jealous of me..."

Zhao Ji tilted her head and glanced at Qiu Tu, a question mark appearing above her head.

Qiu Tu pretended not to see it, "Or... he not only admires and worships you, but also has a strong possessive desire, wanting to bring you down from your pedestal and then possess you."

"All of these are possible."

"So there's no need to doubt your senses."

"There aren't many people in this world who can fool you. And even if someone could, wouldn't I still be there for them?"

At this point, Qiu Tu glanced at Zhao Ji indifferently, his eyes gentle yet filled with unwavering confidence.

The 98th in "The Emotional Handbook: 108 Ways to Enhance Relationships": The most important quality to win a woman's heart is confidence. And the most important thing for a man to win a woman's heart is to demonstrate his own value.

Only when she understands your importance and irreplaceable nature will she gradually fall in love with you.

Therefore, if you encounter a woman who is stronger than you, don't try to defeat her in her area of ​​expertise. Instead, focus on demonstrating your unique value in other ways.

This is also why many wealthy women or powerful career women are often won over by men who are not so powerful.

Sure enough, upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Zhao Ji glanced at him and then gave a soft "hmm," acknowledging Qiu Tu's role.

However, she clearly didn't like talking about this topic, so after giving a brief reply, she took the initiative to change the subject.

She asked, "The 'Trial of the Gods' ends in two days. Is there any hope for Qinglan?"

Qiu Tu took a drag of his cigarette, his eyes narrowing slightly amidst the swirling smoke. "It's not a big problem."

"Her talent is indeed astonishing, and she has ample resources for training without regard to cost. Her strength changes every day."

"The rankings haven't changed yet, simply because the quantitative changes haven't led to a qualitative change."