Then, Let Them Offer Their Loyalty! Chapter 1684 - 694: Southern God King: As Expected of the One I Approve Of

Since entering the study, the individual clad in white had exhibited remarkable composure, leaving virtually no room for missteps. Apart from confirming his identity, no other crucial details were divulged.

This led Qiu Tu to elevate his assessment and vigilance regarding the man by two significant increments.

Thus commenced a strategic discussion between the two, charting their upcoming course of action.

Their shared intellect facilitated a swift comprehension of the game plan's core elements and intricacies after a single review.

Following the conclusion of their talk, Qiu Tu rose to escort the person in white out.

As the white-clad figure gradually receded from view into the study, Qiu Tu positioned himself by the window, igniting a cigarette and gazing out at the surrounding landscape.

While he smoked in contemplative silence, Qiu Tu also reflected upon his meticulously crafted plan.

In essence, his strategy was remarkably straightforward, echoing the wisdom of a prominent adage: cultivate numerous alliances and minimize confrontations with adversaries.

The objective was to coalesce all feasible factions and to decisively confront any irreconcilable enemies.

The series of actions Qiu Tu had undertaken thus far were precisely for the purpose of probing and fragmenting the influence of the four Divine Kings.

The ascent of Qiu Tu and Zhao Ji was inherently poised to disrupt the established interests of the four Divine Kings, invariably triggering their retaliatory measures.

Facing the combined might of four Heavenly God-level powerhouses, one of whom was at the Peak Heavenly God stage, Qiu Tu and Zhao Ji would be utterly incapable of resistance.

However... what if they were not directly confronted by the four Divine Kings acting in unison?

What if a strategy could be employed to sow discord among the four Divine Kings, pitting them against each other?

Would that not simplify the resolution of their predicament considerably?

After all, despite their initial united front, the four Divine Kings' resolve would undoubtedly waver when confronted with the escalating influence of Qiu Tu and Zhao Ji.

This very dynamic was the reason behind Zhao Ji’s instigation of the Northern God King and Qiu Tu’s investigation into the matter with the individual in white.

All these maneuvers served the singular purpose of identifying a target for division.

And presently, the outcomes appeared quite favorable: following persistent provocation for two to three days, the Northern God King remained conspicuously absent, leading Qiu Tu to deduce that the least assertive among the four Divine Kings harbored no genuine desire for animosity with Zhao Ji.

Under such circumstances, a simple assurance of previous conflicts being mere misunderstandings would likely suffice to secure his neutrality.

Furthermore, offering him tangible benefits would undoubtedly expedite his integration into their faction.

As for the person in white, his fate was now intrinsically linked to Qiu Tu through the leverage of his closely guarded secret.

By opting for the path of "reincarnation and re-cultivation," he had already irrevocably positioned himself against the other three Divine Kings.

This decision not only signified a betrayal of his former allegiance but also presented the other Divine Kings with an opportunity to enhance their own power by seizing control of his territories, thereby augmenting their individual strengths.

Consequently, upon learning the individual's secret, Qiu Tu found himself compelled to align with him.

Pondering these strategic connections and replaying his intricate plans in his mind, Qiu Tu's heart was filled with an unshakeable resolve.

Previously, it was a solitary struggle for him and Zhao Ji against the formidable quartet of Divine Kings.

Now, the dynamic had shifted: it was Qiu Tu and Zhao Ji, bolstered by the allegiance of two Divine Kings, confronting the remaining two.

Within the silent tapestry of Qiu Tu's machinations, the scales of victory had subtly, yet decisively, tipped.

"I eagerly anticipate witnessing the expressions of the East God King and the West God King when that moment arrives..."

Succumbing to this deliciously wicked contemplation, Qiu Tu extinguished his cigarette butt and turned, re-entering the residence...

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Soon thereafter, an additional three days elapsed.

During this interval, a multitude of significant events unfolded.

The most notable development was a substantial alteration in the rankings of the "Heavenly God Trial."

Qiu Tu, having successfully refined all designated regions, achieved a breakthrough to the Eighth Rank Peak. His ranking consequently ascended into the top three, officially surpassing Shao Hua and securing the second position, surpassed only by Zhao Ji!

The second major occurrence was the astonishing advancement of Qing Lan. Benefiting from her extraordinary innate talent, her speed in refining the "Boundless Heart Sea Region" proved exceptionally rapid.

In a mere matter of days, she progressed to the late Eighth Rank and continued her ascent with remarkable velocity.

Even more remarkably, possibly possessing as much as 90% of Zhao Ji's prodigious talent, she managed to penetrate the top ten of the "Heavenly God Trial" rankings despite her late Eighth Rank cultivation.

At her current trajectory, it seemed highly probable she would secure a position within the top five by the conclusion of the "Heavenly God Trial."

Her meteoric rise naturally attracted considerable attention... and consequently, amplified the already palpable tension preceding the inevitable conflict.

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This was the reason why Qiu Tu had Zhao Ji provoke the Northern God King, and also why Qiu Tu investigated the matter with the person clad in white.

All these actions were merely steps in selecting which target to isolate.

And now, it appeared the outcomes were quite favorable: after being provoked for two to three days straight, the Northern God King still hadn't emerged, leading Qiu Tu to deduce that the weakest among the four Divine Kings genuinely wished to avoid confrontation with Zhao Ji.

Under such conditions, a simple assurance that past conflicts and disagreements were merely misunderstandings would easily keep him from intervening.

If some benefits were offered to him, then it would naturally be even simpler to sway him to one's side.

As for the individual in white, he had been effectively tethered to his chariot by his hidden secret.

The moment the person in white opted for "reincarnation and re-cultivation," he had already positioned himself against the other three Divine Kings.

This was because he not only betrayed his own faction but also... offered the other three Divine Kings an opportunity to enhance their own power—their strengths would undoubtedly grow further by seizing his domain.

Therefore, upon discovering his secret, Qiu Tu found himself with no choice but to align with this individual.

Contemplating these thoughts and reviewing all his meticulously laid plans, Qiu Tu's heart swelled with unwavering resolve.

Previously, it was he and Zhao Ji pitted against the four Divine Kings.

Now, it was Qiu Tu and Zhao Ji, joined by two Divine Kings, standing against the remaining two Divine Kings.

Through Qiu Tu's silent strategizing, the scales of power