Then, Let Them Offer Their Loyalty! Chapter 1706 - 701: How Many Heavenly Gods Were Sealed?

Northwestern Region, Eastern City. A gentle rain is falling.

It seems the weather has been bleak for several days, possibly due to the demise of the three Divine Kings.

The entire world is unpredictable, shifting from rain to wind, punctuated by flashes of lightning and rumbles of thunder.

"Zhao Ji explained that this phenomenon occurs because the Divine Kings are intrinsically linked to the 'World Origin' of this realm," Qiu Tu stated, his hands clasped behind his back as he gazed from the window towards the woman behind him.

The woman, standing at approximately five feet five inches, possessed a slender yet captivating figure. Her long legs and wasp waist were complemented by a full bust that seemed substantial and weighty.

Her delicate features were striking, and her eyes held the refined maturity of a young woman, mingled with the exotic allure of an alien heritage.

Her vine-like, grass-green hair further enhanced her distinctive appearance, making her truly stand out.

She was Man Huang, the daughter-in-law of the Pavilion Master of 'Si Yuan Pavilion', who had been assigned by the Northern God King to serve closely with Qiu Tu.

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Man Huang lifted her head, her emerald eyes reflecting a mixture of emotions.

Qiu Tu had undeniably emerged as the most prominent and powerful figure within the 'Boundless Heart Sea' over the past two days.

The reason was straightforward.

In the recent 'Divine King Incident', Qiu Tu, alongside Zhao Ji, had allied with the Northern God King to eliminate the Eastern and Western Divine Kings, who had held sway over the 'Boundless Heart Sea' for centuries.

This monumental achievement alone had propelled Qiu Tu to a remarkably high standing.

However, an even more astonishing revelation emerged following emergency investigations and analyses by the intelligence agencies of various major powers.

They discovered, to their surprise, that Qiu Tu's involvement in the previous day's battle was on par with Zhao Ji's!

Indeed, the combined might of Qiu Tu and Zhao Ji had already drawn the attention of the major factions for some time.

Their considerable strength meant that these major powers treated the duo with utmost seriousness.

Yet, despite this attention, the attitude towards Qiu Tu and Zhao Ji differed significantly.

In contrast to the brilliant Zhao Ji, Qiu Tu, often perceived as Zhao Ji's subordinate, had been exceedingly overlooked.

Many factions assumed Qiu Tu was merely riding on Zhao Ji's coattails.

Even though Qiu Tu had secured second place in the 'Heavenly God Trial', most believed this was due to his dominion over two regions and billions of human inhabitants.

The findings from the investigation following the 'Divine King Incident' proved everyone's assumptions incorrect.

The world was stunned to realize that Qiu Tu was, in fact, profoundly powerful—powerful enough to influence battles at the God King level!

Naturally, not all factions accepted this conclusion immediately. Major powers like 'Day Pavilion', which had prior disputes with Qiu Tu, questioned the investigative results.

The primary method for such post-incident assessments involved quantifying the proportion of Cataclysmic Power present at the scene.

A higher concentration of Cataclysmic Power bearing a Deity's aura indicated a greater degree of influence exerted by that Deity during the conflict, thereby confirming their contribution to the battle.

Qiu Tu's measured proportion of Cataclysmic Power at the site was nearly identical to Zhao Ji's, suggesting a comparable level of involvement.

However, 'Day Pavilion' suspected that Qiu Tu had employed alternative methods to achieve such a high Cataclysmic Power ratio.

Before they could substantiate these doubts, they were metaphorically silenced.

This came about when Doris made a public statement.

Having been informed of the downfall of the Eastern, Western, and Northern Divine Kings, Doris subsequently revealed the truth behind the recent tumultuous conflict among the four Heavenly Gods.

The Heavenly God-level clones of the Eastern, Western, and Northern Divine Kings had all perished at Qiu Tu's hands, eliminated with a single strike.

This revelation left 'Day Pavilion' in utter shock and silenced the numerous factions aligned with the Four Divine Kings.

It became unequivocally clear at that moment: Qiu Tu was not the one lurking behind Zhao Ji for protection, but rather the formidable ally standing shoulder to shoulder with him.

Now, with the demise of three Divine Kings and the mysterious disappearance of the Southern God King, Qiu Tu and Zhao Ji stood at the zenith of this world, poised to rule the 'Boundless Heart Sea' for the coming decades, centuries, and perhaps even longer.

Absorbing this information, Man Huang regarded Qiu Tu with profound and complex emotions.

He faced the dual threat of Qiu Tu, the enemy who cruelly manipulated her, and Qiu Tu, the 'Master' designated by the Northern God King. With the Northern God King now deceased, Qiu Tu had ascended to supreme power in the world, leaving her utterly adrift regarding her future course.

Man Huang, after absorbing Qiu Tu's explanation, fell into a brief silence before inquiring gently, "Does the demise of the Divine Kings signify impending doom for the world?"

Qiu Tu, her gaze fixed on the rain streaking down the windowpane, the words delivered with tranquility, responded, "Yes and no."

"In the immediate aftermath, the passing of the Divine Kings will undoubtedly cast a long shadow over the 'Boundless Heart Sea'."

"Consider the 'Northwestern Region' at this moment; its climate has become notoriously turbulent, and it is now the epicenter of Cataclysmic Power, serving as undeniable evidence."

"However, when viewed across a more extended period, the departure of the Divine Kings does not exert an overwhelming influence on the grander scale of the world."

"After all, when measured against the immensity of the world, the Divine Kings are, in truth, exceedingly insignificant."

"Furthermore..."

At this juncture, Qiu Tu turned slowly, her voice resonating as she declared, "The Divine Kings have not entirely perished."