Then, Let Them Offer Their Loyalty! Chapter 1683 - 694: Southern God King: As Expected of the One I Favor

"Naturally, the only reason she wasn't banished is that none of you could do anything to her, and she herself opted to reincarnate and regather her power."

Qiu Tu paused his speech before continuing, "And as fate would have it, I've personally encountered several 'Heavenly God Reincarnations.' Through them, I discovered that 'Heavenly Gods' don't always hail from the same epoch. This implies that many 'Heavenly God Reincarnations' are complete strangers to one another."

Upon hearing this revelation, the man in white couldn't help but display a look of sudden understanding.

He responded, "Logically, since the 'Heavenly Gods' from Zhao Ji's era are no longer present in this world, they couldn't possibly have 'reincarnated' here."

"Therefore, in theory, none of the 'Heavenly God Reincarnations' should know Zhao Ji."

Qiu Tu extinguished his cigarette in the ashtray with a smile, then declared, "Precisely."

"Given that you know Zhao Ji and pay such close attention to her, you must undoubtedly be someone from her time."

"Furthermore, ever since Zhao Ji's downfall, no 'Heavenly God' has appeared in this world for hundreds of years. It's impossible for you to have achieved a breakthrough later, only to fall once more as a Heavenly God."

"So..."

The man in white gently concluded, "So... I can only be a God from Zhao Ji's era, one among the four Divine Kings."

Qiu Tu nodded in agreement. "Indeed. And I've also conducted a specific investigation into your background."

"While you may disguise yourself expertly, over the countless years, there are bound to be traces of peculiarities."

"For instance, your peculiar reaction when Tian Qi boasted about his connection with Zhao Ji, and other such instances."

"All of these point to your profound familiarity with them from the past."

"Therefore, the sole remaining question is: which of the four Divine Kings are you?"

At this juncture, Qiu Tu paused, then, looking at the man in white with a subtle smile, inquired, "I assume I don't need to elaborate further, do I?"

"Among the four Divine Kings, only the Southern God King has consistently employed a clone throughout the years."

"And considering that Zhao Ji and I have recently encroached upon the interests of the four Divine Kings, potentially presenting a threat, yet the Southern God King has remained conspicuously silent."

"Naturally, my primary suspicion falls upon you as the Southern God King."

After absorbing the string of clues and the logical deductions presented by Qiu Tu, the man in white could not help but offer a light round of applause.

He smiled and remarked, "Remarkable. Just as I anticipated from someone I hold in high regard."

"You have managed to ascertain my identity with such limited information."

"Compared to Tian Qi, who remains oblivious to my true nature, your astuteness is far superior."

In response to the man in white's commendations, Qiu Tu remained unfazed.

Ever since uncovering the man in white's true identity, Qiu Tu had been acutely aware that this individual was far from ordinary.

Having meticulously planned for decades, his endeavors were not merely for sport, but rather the execution of a grand, overarching scheme.

Until he could fully comprehend the man's ultimate objective, Qiu Tu resolved not to lower his guard.

In fact, ever since learning the man in white's identity, a persistent question had been gnawing at Qiu Tu: could his own transmigration be somehow connected to the man in white?

Back in Xinjie, Qiu Tu had indeed realized that his transmigration was linked to Larilo's descent, as well as Yan Chen's deployment of an array intended to contain Larilo.

At the time, Qiu Tu had dismissed these occurrences as mere coincidence or accident, thus paying them little subsequent attention.

However, upon discovering the man in white's identity, Qiu Tu found it increasingly difficult to dismiss everything as mere happenstance.

Of course, this particular inquiry had to remain confined to the depths of his mind for the time being, unvoiced.

Consequently, he steered clear of direct discussion, opting instead for an indirect approach: "I am merely a touch astute, at best. Discovering your identity was, in large part, a stroke of luck. As for everything else, I am utterly in the dark."

"Just like..." Qiu Tu paused briefly before finally stating, "I have no comprehension as to your motivations behind all of this."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's admission, the man in white gazed warmly at him. Without directly addressing the question, he posed a counter-query, "Care to venture a guess?"

Qiu Tu remained seated, his gaze calm and unwavering. After a period of silent contemplation, he slowly articulated his hypothesis,

"I surmise... you are in pursuit of an alternative path."

Hearing Qiu Tu's deduction, a flicker of amusement danced in the man in white's eyes. "An alternative path of what nature?"

Qiu Tu did not dwell on the man in white's subtle shift in expression; all his hypotheses were grounded in logic and rigorous deduction, not mere conjecture.

While micro-expressions might be revealing for most individuals, for a Divine King such as the man in white, who had weathered countless years and trials, such fleeting displays held little significance.

Qiu Tu mused internally, "The reasons why you four Divine Kings opted for the Pseudo-God King path back then remain unknown to me."

"However... it seems evident that this chosen path presents its own limitations, despite granting you considerable might."

"Consequently, your current endeavors are aimed at breaking free from these constraints and achieving a form of rebirth."

Having articulated his thoughts, Qiu Tu directed a questioning gaze toward the man in white.

The man in white responded with a gentle shake of his head and a smile, stating, "I am unable to divulge my specific actions."

"Nevertheless... you may place your trust in me. We, I, you, and Zhao Ji, shall stand as allies, not adversaries."

As if to underscore his sincerity, the man in white continued, "I have, to a significant extent, discerned your intentions."

"I can give you my assurance regarding that matter."

Qiu Tu's eyes widened slightly upon hearing this, and he inquired, "But do you still possess the capacity to wield the power of a Divine King?"

The man in white, hearing the question, shook his head and replied, "The full might of a Divine King is not required. A mere clone will serve the purpose."

"Longchuan Ying and Heavenly Fury are not particularly astute; a small display of intimidation should be sufficient."