Then, Let Them Offer Their Loyalty! Chapter 1670 690: Hero or Traitor?

With such thoughts swirling in his mind, Qiu Tu couldn't help but let his thoughts run wild, meticulously re-examining every detail he could recall and organizing the information he had previously analyzed.

He then turned his gaze to Zhao Ji, inquiring, "So, it turns out the 'Boundless Heart Sea' isn't the *only* 'Spirit World'?"

"There are, in fact, numerous 'Spirit Worlds' similar to the 'Boundless Heart Sea' scattered throughout this realm."

"Are they constantly in the process of devouring the Material World, thereby triggering supernatural Cataclysms?"

As he spoke these words, Qiu Tu sensed a subtle incongruity, causing him to pause. His brow furrowed slightly as he reordered his thinking.

After a brief contemplation, a realization dawned on his face. "No, that's not quite right... The Spirit World is, in essence, a unified whole."

"The 'Boundless Heart Sea' is precisely that—the 'Boundless Heart Sea' in its entirety!"

"This is because... spirit, by its very nature, is formless and boundless. Therefore, the 'Spirit World' itself should also be without form or restriction."

"After all... who is to say that the 'Spirit World' cannot exist in a fragmented or perhaps... a net-like configuration?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's insightful deduction, Zhao Ji opened her eyes, bestowing upon him a profound look. A faint smile touched her lips, clearly indicating her deep satisfaction with Qiu Tu's acute perception.

Qiu Tu, noticing the subtle shift in Zhao Ji's expression, felt a surge of confidence in his own speculation.

Internally, he felt as though he had finally pieced together the entire puzzle.

The 'Boundless Heart Sea' was likely not a monolithic entity akin to Earth's oceans but rather a collection of fragmented, interconnected portions.

This peculiar structure might be intrinsically linked to the very architecture of this 'Great World,' or it could be a strategic adaptation to accelerate the devouring of the Material World.

Consider this: based on the information previously gathered, each instance of the 'Boundless Heart Sea' devouring an independent Material World requires centuries to complete.

Furthermore, the method employed by the 'Boundless Heart Sea' for this assimilation involves aligning and embedding its boundaries into the fabric of the Material World.

In such a scenario, a 'Boundless Heart Sea' divided into numerous segments would undoubtedly possess a vastly increased surface area for interaction compared to a single, cohesive entity.

This is a matter of simple mathematical principles.

And given that many such 'Boundless Heart Seas' are indeed unified entities, they must possess 'connection channels' linking them together. This forms a vast spiritual network, the entirety of the 'Boundless Heart Sea,' enveloping the 'Great World'!

If my hypothesis is correct, these 'connection channels' are precisely what are referred to as 'World Channels'!

This also serves to explain the phenomenon of numerous disparate worlds sharing a unified 'Power System.' It could even be the reason why Heavenly Gods adhering to the same 'Cataclysm Path' can manifest!

The reason is clear: while the 'Boundless Heart Sea' may appear fragmented and net-like, it functions as a singular, interconnected entity, not as separate, isolated parts.

However, this line of reasoning naturally brings forth a few new inquiries, or perhaps, new avenues of discovery.

Musing on this, Qiu Tu pondered for a moment before looking back up at Zhao Ji, posing his question,

"I have just organized and analyzed all the available information, leading me to a rough conjecture about the truth behind the 'Heavenly God Cataclysm.'"

"Yet, according to my theory, for optimal efficiency in devouring the Material World, the 'World Channels' within the 'Boundless Heart Sea' should logically connect to other 'Boundless Heart Seas,' not directly to the 'Heavenly God Battlefield.'"

"But you mentioned just now that the 'World Channels' are indeed linked to the 'Heavenly God Battlefield.' Does this imply that the 'World Will' has actively intervened in the 'World Channels'?"

"Or perhaps...."

Qiu Tu paused briefly, then continued, addressing Zhao Ji, "Perhaps the process of the 'Boundless Heart Sea' devouring the Material World is nearing its conclusion. A sufficient number of Heavenly Gods has already emerged across the entire 'Boundless Heart Sea.'"

"Consequently, the 'World Will' has initiated an active selection process, with the aim of fostering the emergence of higher-order 'Managers.'"

"In other words... Divine Kings!"

Had Qiu Tu merely deciphered the enigma of the 'Heavenly God Cataclysm,' Zhao Ji might have offered a simple nod of admiration for his intellect. However... witnessing Qiu Tu construct the entire theoretical framework of the 'Great World' based on a single, fleeting remark from her, Zhao Ji was genuinely astonished.

She made no attempt to conceal her surprise, gazing at Qiu Tu with undisguised approval. She then nodded before offering her explanation,

"Your deduction is accurate. This is also the prevailing theory among the Heavenly Gods from various worlds."

"According to their accounts, as of a millennium ago, the 'World Channels' were indeed connected to different 'Boundless Heart Seas' and distinct Material Worlds."

"But a few hundred years ago, the 'World Channels' suddenly all became connected to the 'Heavenly God Battlefield.'

"No matter which 'World Channel' one enters, they would only find themselves in the 'Heavenly God Battlefield.'

"It's as if the 'World Will' is intentionally gathering the Heavenly Gods from various worlds together and compelling them to fight."

Hearing Zhao Ji's explanation, Qiu Tu gave a slight nod. He stroked his chin, contemplating for a moment before speaking,

"So... the so-called 'Heavenly God Cataclysm' was actually the time when the Heavenly Gods from our world journeyed to the 'Boundless Heart Sea,' only to be ambushed and annihilated by Heavenly Gods from other 'worlds,' leading to their collective demise?"

Zhao Ji remained silent for a beat after Qiu Tu's words.

After a brief pause, she gently shook her head and stated, "It's more intricate than that."

"In reality, while the 'Heavenly God Battlefield' presents dangers, it's not overwhelmingly perilous."

"Our world is likely situated at the periphery of the 'Boundless Heart Sea's' Spirit Network, resulting in a slower pace of development."