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Seeing Shao Hua nod, Qiu Tu slowly said, "Actually... I suspect you are not the Southern God King's niece."

"In fact... he has no kinship with the Southern God King."

At this point, Qiu Tu gave Shao Hua a deep look and offered his judgment, "You are very likely... just a talented orphan adopted by the Southern God King."

"Your parents were probably just ordinary people, and they passed away when you were very young."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Shao Hua's pupils contracted slightly.

Actually, she had just thought of this possibility, but she just couldn't believe it.

Now that these words came from Qiu Tu, a man widely recognized for his infallible strategies, her last shred of hope vanished.

She even knew that Qiu Tu was already being quite restrained in his words.

From Qiu Tu's serious gaze, she had actually guessed another, darker possibility: she was indeed a child with great talent chosen by the Southern God King. But she... might not be an orphan.

In order to obtain her, the Southern God King took her away from her parents and even... killed her parents.

Perhaps still clinging to a last glimmer of hope, Shaohua remained silent for a moment before slowly uttering three words, "The reason?"

Qiu Tu had already made many speculations about this matter when he first came up with this idea.

So he said calmly, "For... Zhao Ji. Or rather, for the former Xi Yue."

As he spoke, Qiu Tu recounted how he had discovered Bai Yi's identity, guessed that Bai Yi's target was Zhao Ji, and explained the three other identities Bai Yi had used to contact him. (Chapter 694)

Finally, Qiu Tu said with a serious expression, "So... the Southern God King's only goal from the very beginning was Zhao Ji."

"Upon discovering that Princess Zhaoji was likely to be reincarnated within the next hundred years, he devised a plan to 'escape unscathed.'"

“He may have traveled to many places, seen many children, and finally chose you, recognized you as his niece, and raised you with great care.”

"The goal is that once you reach the eighth rank, you can control his god-level avatar to help him guard the 'Southern Kingdom' and create the illusion that he is still there."

"This way, he will have enough time to get his own things done."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Shao Hua remained silent for a good ten seconds.

Clearly, this truth had a significant impact on her, leaving her somewhat stunned and unable to process it for a while.

The realization that her past two or three decades had been a deception, and that she had merely been a tool for others to achieve their goals, made it even more difficult for her to accept.

After a moment, she forced herself to remain calm, then looked at Qiu Tu and asked,

"So what exactly does he want to do to Zhao Ji?"

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu shrugged and said, "I don't know."

"I don't know?" Shao Hua clearly didn't believe Qiu Tu's explanation.

Qiu Tu said, "I asked him that question too, but he didn't give me a direct answer."

"He only said that I could trust him, and that he and I, and he and Zhao Ji, would be friends, not enemies." (Chapter 693)

Qiu Tu paused for a moment, then added, "And I... basically believe his attitude."

"Because he came to our side a long time ago, when Zhao Ji and I were still weak."

"But he has never done anything to harm us."

Seeing that Shao Hua's brows were furrowed, Qiu Tu then said, "If I had to describe him, he would be like an observer."

"It was as if he came specifically to be by Zhao Ji's side and to observe her growth in this life."

Shao Hua scoffed lightly, her face full of disbelief. "He reincarnated and cultivated again, even creating an avatar to lie in wait by Zhao Ji's side for twenty or thirty years, just to observe her?"

"He certainly has a lot of free time."

Hearing Shao Hua's words, Qiu Tu added, "Indeed, I have some free time."

Qiu Tu's gaze was somewhat profound. "However, apart from this possibility, there really is no other possibility."

"Especially now... he's disappeared again."

Qiu Tu clenched his fist, placed it in front of Shao Hua, and then suddenly opened it, "Just like that, he suddenly vanished from the face of the earth."

"He can't be found anywhere in the entire 'Boundless Sea of ​​Hearts'."

"No one knows where he went, and no one knows how he left this world."

"This state is very much like his observation of Zhao Ji has come to an end, and his mission is over."

Qiu Tu's output of information today was really overwhelming, so Shao Hua felt like her head was about to explode.

So she waved her hand, not wanting to continue the conversation, "Forget it. Let's just say my uncle is sick."

"Without any benefit or reason, just inexplicably observing a woman..."

Upon hearing Shao Hua's words, Qiu Tu remained outwardly composed, but inwardly he shook his head slightly.

'It's not necessarily that there's no benefit involved...maybe someone offered him a price he couldn't refuse to do it?'

As he thought about it, the image of "crystal dice" flashed through Qiu Tu's mind.

For example... Zehime's best friend, the "Witch of Chaos"?

Although it is unclear what exactly happened between Zehime and the "Witch of Chaos" back then.

But their relationship must have gone through a very intimate phase.

Centuries ago, the "Chaos Witch" was already a high-ranking god-king. Given her status as a leader of the "Chaos Faction," it seems quite reasonable for her to place a celestial being beside Zhao Ji to observe... or rather, protect her, right?

This also explains why Baiyi was so fond of her when she was close to Lariluo and Zhaoji.

This further explains why, at certain crucial junctures, the person in white would appear to offer assistance to him and Zhao Ji.

However, even though he had guessed this possibility, Qiu Tu still had many doubts in his mind.

For example... were the "Chaos Witch" and the "White Robe" really just there to observe and protect Zehime?

Don't they have any other motives?

For example... back then, Qiu Tu thought that Bai Yi was only observing La Ri Luo because Zhao Ji was too strong.

But is that really the truth?

For example... he clearly remembered that the white-clad being was a cataclysmic being from a "mystical pathway." His actions were not chaotic either.

Why would they obey the orders of the "Witch of Chaos"?

Did the "Witch of Chaos" offer him a condition he couldn't refuse? Or is there another reason behind it?

It was precisely because of these questions that Qiu Tu was unable to be completely certain of his guess.

But he felt... he was not far from knowing the truth of everything...

After all, the "Chaos Faction" and the "Temple of Order" are about to go to war, and he has played a key role in it.

Given Baiyi's understanding of himself, it's impossible that he wouldn't see through this.

At that time, the man in white will likely reappear...

Just then, as Qiu Tu was thinking this, he suddenly felt a cold light flash before his eyes.

The next second, with a crisp "bang!", Qiu Tu vanished from the spot!

When he reappeared, he had already retreated several hundred meters.

At that moment, a long sword was erected where he had just been sitting.

Qiu Tu broke out in a cold sweat and glared at Shao Hua.

Shao Hua, however, was standing in the spot where Qiu Tu had just been, holding a long sword, unaware of what had happened.

She looked at Qiu Tu, the female swordsmanship on her body outlining her exquisite figure, a gentle breeze blowing by, her clothes fluttering.

She raised her sword and pointed it at Qiu Tu, then her eyebrows furrowed coldly as she said in a detached tone, "Although my uncle may not actually be my uncle."

"Even so, he is still the God-King of the 'Southern Kingdom.' We have a de facto relationship of ruler and subject."

"Since I have been entrusted by him to protect the 'Southern Kingdom,' it is impossible for me to easily hand it over to you."

"Therefore... this battle is unavoidable."

"We've already talked a lot, let's begin now."

After saying that, Shao Hua dragged the sword behind him, then pushed off with both legs, and his whole body shot towards Qiu Tu like an arrow released from a bow!

As the heir carefully selected by Bai Yi, Shao Hua's combat talent was clearly extraordinary, so in just a moment, she arrived at Qiu Tu's side!

Then he raised his sword and thrust it at Qiu Tu!

However, although her combat talent was strong, Qiu Tu... was two whole realms higher than her.

Qiu Tu, a high-level deity, might not be a match for Shao Hua, another high-level deity, without relying on the "Order Space".

However, Qiu Tu, a high-level deity, was far too at ease when facing Shao Hua, a low-level deity.

Therefore, when faced with this sparring match, Qiu Tu didn't even use "Order Space". He simply activated "Absolute Perception", recalled Zhao Ji's teachings to him during this time, and began to counterattack.

His legs were slightly bent, he was half-squatting, his feet were back, his eyes were narrowed, and he stared intently at Shao Hua's move.

He did nothing else but reach out and pat the blade of Shaohua's sword.

Shao Hua stabbed him, and he stepped back, slapping his hand downwards. Shao Hua slashed at him, and he dodged, slapping his hand to the side. Shao Hua slashed at him with the blade, and he crouched down, then slapped upwards.

Qiu Tu was, after all, two realms higher than Shao Hua, far surpassing her in reaction speed, physical fitness, and overall strength.

Therefore, given the overwhelming difference in raw power, Shao Hua's attacks are unlikely to pose a threat to Qiu Tu.

For a time, the two figures clashed repeatedly in the temple square, fighting almost to a standstill.

Qiu Tu initially only wanted to accompany Shao Hua to finish the play, but gradually, he also became involved in the battle—because Shao Hua was truly a perfect sparring partner for him.

With Bai Yi's meticulous training, Shao Hua was almost a master of martial arts. However, because Qiu Tu's strength in all aspects far surpassed hers, Qiu Tu could clearly see the trajectory of her attacks.

After dodging, Qiu Tu would also counterattack using the martial arts techniques taught to him by Zhao Ji.

His attacks were too straightforward and naive, so Shao Hua could easily see through them and counter them accordingly.

At these times, Qiu Tu would suddenly understand the enemy's tactics and continue his attacks accordingly.

And so, the two of them almost became afterimages, fighting in the square for a full half hour.

During those half hour, Qiu Tu, in a state of "absolute perception," absorbed experience like a sponge, evolving rapidly.

At this time, Shao Hua also discovered the terrifying fact that Qiu Tu was getting stronger and stronger as the fight went on, and that his moves were becoming more and more varied.

Especially as Qiu Tu grew stronger, so did the pressure on her.

This caused her to go from initially being able to handle things with ease, but being unable to hurt Qiu Tu, to feeling increasingly pressured and her movements becoming more and more distorted.

This filled her beautiful eyes with shock.

To be honest, over the years she has seen many geniuses and outstanding talents, but... she has never seen anyone as monstrous as Qiu Tu.

In just half an hour, he went from using incredible strength to throw bricks to mastering the technique... What kind of prodigy is this?

All the kung fu I had practiced for decades was a joke in front of him.

'Is this the chosen one?'

For some reason, Shao Hua felt a sense of powerlessness when the Four Great Gods faced the legendary goddess Zhao Ji.

'To live in the same era as such a monster is truly a tragedy...'

Was my uncle and his family like that back then?

Thinking of this, Shao Hua suddenly didn't want to fight anymore.

This battle was originally just a formality. After all... she was simply unable to stop Qiu Tu and Zhao Ji's invasion.

But it was precisely because of this exchange that Shao Hua also had a slight desire to use her experience to teach Qiu Tu a lesson.

After all, everyone in "Boundless Heart Sea" knows that Qiu Tu's success today is mainly due to his connection with Zhao Ji.

Although she knew more, she didn't believe it was all Zhao Ji's doing. But she regarded Qiu Tu more as a strategist.

Now that the country she was protecting was about to be annexed by Qiu Tu, she was a bit temperamental and deliberately punched Qiu Tu a few times and slashed him a few times. For a god with maxed-out recovery ability, that's not too outrageous, is it?

But who knew... she was the one who got a lesson.

This changed her perception of Qiu Tu, but also left her feeling disheartened.

So, after exchanging blows with Qiu Tu again, she abruptly withdrew her sword, waved her hand, and said, "I'm not fighting anymore. I've lost."

Unfortunately, she underestimated Qiu Tu's abilities and overestimated his "learning ability".