Then, Let Them Offer Their Loyalty! Chapter 1712 - 702: I Will Rule the Three Divine Countries

"With the exception of the Second Sanctuary, I have now unified all human factions."

"Initially, I believed this path might lead to an impasse."

"However, this recent 'Heavenly God Trial' has provided me with significant enlightenment."

"My forces need not be restricted to just humans; I can undoubtedly rally all races, such as the Evil God, Tree Demon, and Sky Wing Clan, to my cause."

"Although I have achieved supreme leadership of one faction, the potential for governing more territories and beings remains."

"Consequently, my intention is to first unify the three Divine Countries, and then explore avenues for further advancement."

Qiu Tu paused momentarily after speaking, then added, "This time, our success in the 'Heavenly God Trial' can be considered a major victory."

"Six new Heavenly Gods have emerged, and the majority of them align with our faction."

"Nonetheless, the more critical the moment, the greater our need for caution."

"Therefore, after consulting with Zhao Ji and Qing Lan, we have decided that they will ascend to Heavenly God status first, with me providing support."

"Once they have achieved Heavenly Godhood, it will then be my turn to ascend."

"Thus, during this interim period, let us redouble our efforts!"

Qiu Tu's gaze was sharp and filled with ambition, proclaiming, "The era of the Divine King has concluded; the coming age belongs to us!"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's rallying words, smiles bloomed on the faces of several women.

Observing this, Man Huang couldn't help but cast a glance toward Shu Xia.

Shu Xia had clearly been thoroughly indoctrinated. As he listened to Qiu Tu's grand aspirations, his eyes shone with fervent excitement and eagerness, as if he were ready to lay down his life for Qiu Tu.

Seeing this, Man Huang averted his gaze, a sigh escaping him.

He mused that had he witnessed Shu Xia in such a state before the Divine King's downfall, he would have undoubtedly urged Shu Xia to flee with him to the furthest reaches.

But now... with the entirety of the 'Boundless Heart Sea' seemingly on the verge of falling under Qiu Tu's control.

Under these prevailing circumstances, Man Huang genuinely found himself uncertain whether Shu Xia's current predicament was for the better or the worse.

'Our era...?'

'Perhaps... complete devotion to Qiu Tu is the true path to embracing this new era?'

With such thoughts, Man Huang felt a sense of disorientation creeping in.

.....

After dispatching several trusted aides to strategize for the Eastern, Western, and Northern Kingdoms according to his grand design, Qiu Tu returned to his private chambers, approaching the window.

Feeling the 'Heavenly God's Positional Frame' within him gradually releasing its energy, Qiu Tu's gaze became profound.

He had not misled his confidants; he, Zhao Ji, and Qing Lan indeed planned a sequential ascension to Heavenly God status.

However... the underlying reasons were far more complex than stated.

The true reason Qiu Tu held back was his incomplete annexation of the Second Sanctuary and the lack of complete unification of the human factions, leaving his Eighth Rank Peak cultivation less than perfect.

More importantly, it stemmed from the revelations unearthed during this 'Heavenly God Trial.'

Echoing Qiu Tu's earlier analysis: the allocation of Heavenly God positions was indeed fluid.

Should a Divine King manage to conquer and fully possess a particular 'path,' the 'Heavenly God Trial' would cease to be conducted for that path.

Conversely, a significant surge in the availability of 'Heavenly God Trial' slots indicated a severe deficit in the number of Heavenly Gods currently occupying 'the path.'

This prompts the 'World Origin' to initiate a large-scale deification process, either to fill these vacancies, encourage the emergence of a new 'Divine King,' or to facilitate the absorption of existing Heavenly Gods by a developing 'Divine King.'

However, it must be noted that several centuries ago, during the 'Heavenly God's Cataclysm,' Zhao Ji had already assessed the 'Divine King's Struggle' of that era as being in its mid-to-late stages.

Yet, after hundreds of years have elapsed, the number of Heavenly Gods has dwindled to insufficiency?

This presented a troubling omen.

'Could it be that some unforeseen event transpired on the 'Heavenly God Battlefield'?'

Pondering this, Qiu Tu clasped his hands behind his back, his gaze deepening with introspection.

.....

Meanwhile, concurrent with Qiu Tu's endeavors to solidify his dominion over the three Divine Countries.

Within the Western Kingdom, amidst the desolate Mandala Desert, an underground temple served as the scene.

Tian Qi clutched his head, his face contorted in agony as he writhed on the ground.

Letting out miserable howls, he furiously cursed, "You beast! To think you would seek to devour your own kin!"

"You madman! I swear I will never forgive you!"

Perhaps driven by the sheer pain, he maniacally slammed his head against the temple floor!

Once! Twice! Thrice!

With each impact, the head of the Eighth Rank Peak Great Evil God cracked the temple tiles, while his own skull was likewise bathed in blood, presenting a gruesome spectacle.

After repeating this action dozens of times, Tian Qi's movements finally began to falter.

After a brief pause, his body jolted a few times, and his movements abruptly ceased.

Moments later, 'Tian Qi' slowly stood upright, a colder smile gracing his lips. Juxtaposed with his blood-splattered face, the sight was utterly terrifying.

With a wave of his hand, he produced a handkerchief. 'Tian Qi' wiped the blood from his brow before spitting out a clot of phlegm.

Dropping the stained handkerchief onto the ground, 'Tian Qi' spoke in a measured tone, "A component must possess the awareness of being a component."

"Being a part of me, how could it be anything less than an honor? To actually curse me, truly ungrateful."

"However... nurturing him for all these years was not entirely in vain."

"The same root, same origin, an Eighth Rank Peak Deity. It truly supplements well. Saving me hundreds of years of time."

It was apparent that the president of the 'Fog Hidden Association', the Eighth Rank Peak Great Evil God, had just been consumed. The 'West God King', who had devoured him, was now manipulating this vessel...

After a moment of contemplation, the West God King’s gaze lifted towards the temple's apex, his eyes gleaming, "Now, three Divine Kings have fallen."

"The newly ascended Heavenly Gods are almost all connected to Qiu Tu and Zhao Ji. It can be said that the 'Boundless Heart Sea' is now overwhelmingly dominated by Qiu Tu and Zhao Ji."

"Even though I have escaped the shackles of the Divine King, I still cannot establish a firm footing within the 'Boundless Heart Sea.'"

"Therefore, to break this stalemate, the only viable method... is to introduce external threats."

With these thoughts, a dangerous glint flickered in the West God King's eyes.

"Heavenly God Battlefield... Hahahaha..."

.....

The ramifications of the 'Heavenly God Trial' were immense, surpassing even the downfall of the three Divine Kings in significance.

After all, this event marked the first appearance of Heavenly Gods in several hundred years.

This not only signaled a profound alteration in the power dynamics within the 'Boundless Heart Sea' but also demonstrated that the path to advancement beyond Eighth Rank Peak had been fully unsealed.

The sole unfortunate circumstance was that the majority of the six newly ascended quasi-Heavenly Gods were affiliated with the faction of Qiu Tu and Zhao Ji.

This left them with virtually no capacity for resistance.

Consequently, during the ascensions of Zhao Ji, Qing Lan, Doris, Shao Hua, and Bai Yi to Heavenly God status, Qiu Tu's scheme to bring the three Divine Countries under his sway proceeded with remarkable ease.

.....

Western Kingdom, 2nd Sanctuary.

At Zhi Yan Heavenly King's villa, Li Feng was seated opposite his mother.

"Mom, I'm here on Qiu Tu's explicit orders to negotiate with you."

"Qiu Tu desires the 2nd Sanctuary to be integrated into the Human Alliance. He also hopes you will assist us in gaining control over the 'Fog Hidden Association' and the 'Western Kingdom.'"

"With the West God King now deceased, the Western Kingdom is without a leader, presenting a prime opportunity for humanity."

Upon hearing Li Feng's concluding statement, Zhi Yan Heavenly King's expression shifted, becoming noticeably complex.

-------

Request for Monthly Tickets! From March 8th to March 16th, voting for a Monthly Ticket allows you to claim unclaimed rewards.

I wish to recommend a friend's work, "The Decadent King Plays Godly Riches." This novel features numerous female leads and is purely in the romance genre. However, the author advises individuals under eighteen to refrain from reading.