Then, Let Them Offer Their Loyalty! Chapter 1667 689: The Truth Behind the Heavenly Gods' Cataclysm!

Thinking of this, Qiu Tu, who had just walked out of Doris Castle, couldn't help but look up at the sky.

The light blue sky was dotted with a few white clouds, beautiful as a painting. It seemed to hint at the smooth sailing future awaiting Qiu Tu.

However, Qiu Tu was not deceived by this appearance.

Everything in the "Boundless Heart Sea" is formed by spiritual power. Although what lay before him was beautiful, it was all fake.

—This is just like... the current situation of Qiu Tu and Zhaoji.

Everything seems bright, but it's all an illusion, potentially harboring a great crisis.

The biggest issue is: the counterattack from the God Kings.

When provoking the God Kings, Qiu Tu had already speculated about several potential reactions from the four God Kings.

Among them, all four God Kings could play dead, not responding; the Northern God King might directly retaliate; the Northern God King might hold back while the other God Kings attack; or all four God Kings could collectively act to suppress Zhaoji.

Among these, the fourth possibility is the most dangerous, but that does not mean the first possibility isn't dangerous.

Compared to the fourth, where all four God Kings act collectively, Qiu Tu is actually more worried about the first: all four God Kings playing dead, not responding.

Because... a biting dog doesn't bark, and the four God Kings clearly have the power, but they hold it back, possibly brewing a bigger conspiracy.

This time Qiu Tu returned to the "Heavenly God Trial" not only to reap rewards but also with the intention of fighting alongside Zhaoji.

Moreover... more importantly, Qiu Tu also wanted to learn about the circumstances of the "God Catastrophe" back then through Zhaoji.

It's important to know that before the "God Catastrophe," the "Boundless Heart Sea" was magnificent.

But after the "God Catastrophe," the stars fell.

It had been several hundred years without recovery.

There must be a significant issue here.

Plus, in the past two days, Qiu Tu has indirectly learned from Doris about Zhaoji's previous life's history.

Sixth rank in one year, eighth rank in two, achieving Heavenly God as a teenager, world's number one at just 17.

Such game-breaking achievements, even more exaggerated than Qiu Tu.

But the problem is... Zhaoji after rebirth hasn't shown the same talent.

If Qiu Tu remembers correctly, Zhaoji and Larilo's rebirth was at least twenty years ago.

Even with Zhaoji splitting off Larilo; and Larilo becoming the Weapon Master, turning herself into a human fountain, causing Zhaoji's failed ascension and severe injury.

But... the timeline still doesn't add up.

So Qiu Tu believes that the "God Catastrophe" of that year must hide a tremendous secret.

This secret may very well relate to his future ascension to Heavenly God.

Therefore, his return this time aims to uncover the events of the past....

With these thoughts, Qiu Tu withdrew his gaze from the fake sky and then walked toward the outside of the castle.

By this time, a long convoy had already gathered outside the castle. The stunning beauty Guan Xiao and the petite and lovely Shen Lingshuang were standing by the convoy.

Upon seeing Qiu Tu, the two women immediately broke into bright smiles and hurried over.

Seeing the two women, Qiu Tu's face also lit up with a smile. He happily wrapped his arms around their shoulders, chatting casually as they headed toward the convoy.....

.....

At the same time, in the Northern Kingdom.

The Crystal Palace of the Northern God King.

In the dim palace, three candles ignited themselves without wind.

Three huge black shadows lurked in the palace, as if wanting to tear the whole world apart.

However, compared to the menacing motions of the shadows, their tone was incredibly calm.

The East God King teased with a voice that was neither masculine nor feminine, "Beize, you really can endure."

"We tried persuading you to act last time, but you just wouldn't agree."

"Now that Zhaoji is at your doorstep, pointing and cursing, you still managed to pretend to be a turtle for three days."

"Surely you aren't still living in the past, thinking Zhaoji is unbeatable, are you?"

"You must realize, Xi Yue is Xi Yue, and this world only has one of them. Even if she reincarnates, she could never be Xi Yue again."

Upon hearing the East God King's admonition, the Northern God King remained unbothered and slowly said, "Longchuan Ying, don't provoke me. If you're so capable, you handle it."

"You and Heavenly Fury, just go all out with your True Bodies. I'm sure Zhaoji couldn't withstand it."

"Since you both can take her down, then why involve me?"

The Northern God King paused for a moment, then added,

"Besides... Zhaoji is now at the eighth level pinnacle. She's far from you, surely not your match. But compared to me, who knows."

"I'm much weaker than you, and if she has a trump card and decides to fight to the death, who knows if I might just get taken out. Why should I take such a big risk?"

He paused, then spoke in a teasing tone, "Moreover... back during the 'God Catastrophe,' we did betray her."

"But... I was mostly compelled by circumstances, not exactly the main perpetrator."

"In such a situation, even if she settles old scores, I'd mostly be let off with a slap on the wrist. So why should I risk my life?"

Hearing the Northern God King's passive attitude toward the fight, the East God King was visibly angered. She snapped, "Don't talk about main perpetrators and accomplices."

"Do you really think with Xi Yue's temperament, she'd carefully discern such details?!"

"And!" She paused for a moment, then continued, "We're not traitors!"