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On the contrary, she fits Qiu Tu's stereotype of the "life" pathway deity.
Abundant water, strong desires, horse antler worm.
In retrospect, this may only be related to individuals.
As for the reason for "not many", it is because... from the very beginning, Zhuwu deduced from the phenomenon of the God King's descent that Yaoqin's path was "destruction".
Therefore, Qiu Tu already knew the answer.
However, this also led Qiu Tu to discover a problem...
Thinking this, Qiu Tu looked at Tang Lang and then asked,
"If I remember correctly, among god-kings, only devouring or dominating gods or those with the same 'cataclysmic pathway'—those with the 'life,' 'immortality,' or 'mystic' pathways—has any effect."
"Why would the Star Forger God-King, who is clearly a God-King of the 'Order' path, subdue a God-King of the 'Destruction' path?"
Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Tang Lang slowly replied,
"The reason is simple. Times have changed..."
"Times have changed?" Qiu Tu pondered the question, his brow furrowing slightly. He asked, "What times have changed?"
Tang Lang said blankly, "You should know that the 'Battlefield of Gods' has attributes, right?"
Qiu Tu nodded upon hearing this. He had only recently learned about it from Zhu Wu. (Chapter 712)
It is said that the attributes of the "Battlefield of Gods" represent the future direction of the world. The environment and changes of the "Battlefield of Gods" vary depending on the attribute.
Tang Lang said, "For the past hundred years, the 'Battlefield of Gods' has been characterized by 'chaos'."
"Therefore, the gods with the 'Chaos' attribute have greatly increased in power, and under the coordination of a god-king, they have formed a loose, large pantheon alliance."
"They take pleasure in disrupting order, breaking rules, and creating chaos. They act without any purpose, only caring about their own enjoyment."
"Let alone gods and god-kings from other sources. Even the gods and god-kings they subdue, they'll beat up at the slightest disagreement."
"Sometimes, if you encounter a deity on the road, a dozen or so deities and god-kings from the 'chaotic' pathways might immediately surround him."
Even a veteran God-King like the Star Forger God-King suffered a loss because of this, losing an arm.
"It is precisely because of these incomprehensible actions that the entire 'Battlefield of the Gods' has become incredibly chaotic."
"The god-kings of the 'Order' and 'Destruction' paths were also forced to unite in order to protect themselves and weather this chaotic period."
At this point, Tang Lang paused, then continued, "And it was precisely this opportunity that led Yaoqin to join the 'Star Forging' faction."
Qiu Tu nodded slightly upon hearing this.
Although he was also surprised by the current situation in the "Battlefield of Gods",... none of that mattered.
His enemies now are Yaoqin and the Star Forger God King. Understanding Yaoqin and the Star Forger God King is the most important thing.
Thinking this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but ask, "What's your opinion of Yaoqin?"
Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Tang Lang's expression twitched a few times before he said, "A sexually frustrated woman."
These resentful words left Qiu Tu momentarily speechless. He coughed and then said, "Evaluate their personality and abilities."
Tang Lang was noticeably more normal this time. He said, "An ambitious woman."
"A very important reason why she joined the Starforging faction was that she didn't want to join a high-ranking god-king who shared the same 'path'."
"Because she still has a heart that wants to reach the top."
"The Star Forger God King cannot devour or subdue her, so she has a considerable degree of freedom within the Star Forger system."
"That's why she's not part of the Star Forger King's inner circle. He assigns her many dirty, tiring, or dangerous tasks."
"Just like... this invasion of the world."
Upon hearing Tang Lang's words, a thoughtful look appeared in Qiu Tu's eyes.
An ambitious woman?
And... he's not even a direct descendant of the Star Forger King?
He silently updated Yaoqin's information, thinking of ways to break the deadlock.
After a moment, he looked at Tang Lang and asked, "But if that's the case, why does the Star Forger God King believe her?"
"Isn't the Star Forger King worried that she will betray us?"
Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Tang Lang suddenly smiled smugly. He said, "Of course it's because of me."
"I am actually someone planted by the God King to be by her side."
"I always carry with me a treasure that allows me to directly contact the God-King and even locate him."
“If Yaoqin betrays the God King, I can immediately notify him.”
Qiu Tu:? ?
To be honest, Qiu Tu was surprised by Tang Lang's answer, but after thinking about it, he felt that it made perfect sense.
After all... throughout history, those in power who want to control the "regional officials" below them have always had to plant spies or arrange marriages and alliances.
The Star Forger God King simply made everything more concealed.
Moreover... Qiu Tu did not believe that Yao Qin had been completely kept in the dark about all of this.
After spending decades with someone, even the most oblivious person would likely notice or guess something.
However... those in lower positions who want to gain the trust of their superiors usually need to offer a pledge of loyalty or provide incriminating evidence.
Therefore, it's quite reasonable for Yaoqin to turn a blind eye to such surveillance.
Thinking this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but have a bold guess: My God, could it be that Yaoqin has been harboring resentment all these years and wants to squeeze Tang Lang to death?
However, thinking about this, Qiu Tu felt that this was not necessarily a bad thing.
After all... judging from the complicated relationship between the three, they are not a monolithic entity.
There are definitely ways to take advantage of this!
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Thinking about this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but analyze it carefully.
He originally thought that Yaoqin, Tanglang, and the Star Forging God King were of one mind. Therefore, he regarded all three of them as imaginary enemies.
However, it now appears that the relationship between these three people is not unbreakable.
The simplest example is the relationship between Yaoqin and the Star Forging God King, which is clearly one of mutual exploitation yet mutual wariness.
This situation indicates something very important: the interests of the two people are not aligned.
Therefore, in theory, as long as Qiu Tu can find the differences in their interests, he can defeat them one by one, and even turn them into enemies.
Thinking this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but start analyzing the relationship between the two.
The Star Forging God King clearly wanted a "consumable" to work for him for free. Therefore, he didn't care about Yaoqin's life or death at all, as long as she could do her best to gain benefits for herself.
In contrast, Yaoqin needs a force that can protect her.
Her core objective was to rapidly increase her own power under the protection and influence of the Star Forger King.
A god-king can only increase his power by devouring or subduing other gods who share the same path.
Thinking this, Qiu Tu came back to his senses.
He looked at Tang Lang, who was hanging in front of him, and then asked, "How long has Yaoqin been a member of the Star Forging God King's faction?"
"What was her strength when she joined? What is her strength now? Be more specific."
Under the control of the cataclysmic ability, Tang Lang was almost completely defenseless against Qiu Tu.
His small eyes stared blankly at Qiu Tu, then he said, "Yaoqin joined our 'Divine System' more than 90 years ago."
"At that time, she had just devoured 10 other gods of the same path and become a god-king. She was the lowest level, a first-level god-king."
"In the more than 40 years that followed, although she carried out many missions, she only devoured one god."
"Later, she changed her mind and decided to improve her strength through other means before carrying out the mission and devouring the gods."
"So she chose me, fed me all her resources, and helped me develop all the way to the peak of the God realm."
"During this time, the buffs I gave her enabled her to perform missions and fight better."
At this point, Tang Lang paused for a moment, then said, "If I remember correctly, she has now devoured seven more gods of the same path, and only needs three more to advance to the second-level god-king level."
Hearing Tang Lang's words, Qiu Tu also silently did some calculations.
To advance to the level one God-King, a peak-level Celestial God needs to devour 10 other Celestial Gods who have followed the same path. Similarly, a level one Celestial God needs to devour 10 other Celestial Gods to advance to the level two Celestial God.
Therefore, it can be said that Yaoqin worked herself to the bone for a hundred years and only just achieved half of the requirements.
Although Qiu Tu didn't know the normal advancement speed of a God-King, this speed was obviously a bit slow.
Combining this with the gossip he'd heard from Tang Lang about the conflict between "Yaoqin and the Western God King," Qiu Tu immediately understood.
'If Yaoqin wants to rapidly increase her strength, she needs to expand her territory and, in the process, devour gods of the same attribute.'
Therefore, her strong reaction to the Western God King's suggestion not to let her come to the "Boundless Sea of Hearts" becomes understandable.
Yaoqin is less a subordinate of the "Star-Forging God King" and more a "mercenary." Rewards are only given for completing missions.
'Even more so, these rewards were deducted from her loot.'
Thinking about this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but feel a little emotional.
'Qinglan should really be shown what a real "black slave" is like.'
However, it was precisely because of this unequal treatment that a deep thorn was planted in Yaoqin's heart.
'She'll likely waver if someone offers her better treatment.'
Thinking this through, Qiu Tu couldn't help but conclude,
'So...this is indeed a very good starting point...'
'The only problem is... we simply can't afford the price of a God-King right now.'
'Because...we don't even meet the most basic requirement for being allowed to sit at the table: 'providing shelter.'
With that in mind, Qiu Tu thought of other ways to break the deadlock without any expression on his face.
Time passed second by second, and the entire "Punishment God Realm" was completely quiet, with only the lava rolling on the ground and the occasional "crackling" sound of it breaking.
In that silence, Qiu Tu's brain was working at lightning speed.
After a moment, Qiu Tu seemed to have thought of something, blinked slightly, and then looked up at Tang Lang in front of him, his eyes filled with deep thought.
The transaction was decided by three parties.
'Since we can't raise our own bid, we can at least lower our competitors' bids...'
'Perfect timing; my current position is perfect for this kind of work.'
With that in mind, Qiu Tu's mind raced as he reorganized his plan.
A moment later, his confidence grew, and a smile involuntarily appeared on his face.
'Moreover... this will also delay the establishment of the "World Passage".'
Thinking this way, Qiu Tu felt much more at ease.
With a clear plan in mind, the rest was easy. He looked at Tang Lang and began to extract the information he needed for his next plan...
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at the same time.
Dongcheng City. Qinglan and Zhuwu's villa.
Qinglan nestled restlessly on the chaise lounge, her hand constantly stroking her salted fish.
Meanwhile, Zhuwu was sprawled on the sofa, legs crossed, munching on a plow while leisurely reading a book.
The book is titled "I've Been Provided with One-Stop Service".
Perhaps because Zhu Wu's movements were too leisurely, Qing Lan suddenly stopped after touching him for a while.