Then, Let Them Offer Their Loyalty! Chapter 1721 - 705: Is There Actually a Mistake in the Cataclysm Path?

"But they gradually lost their sense of the 'World Origin.'

Qiu Tu blinked upon hearing this, looking as if waiting for Zhao Ji to elaborate.

Zhao Ji patiently detailed the entirety of the 'God King Trap' to Qiu Tu.

According to her account, the 'God King Trap' was not initially discovered by Zhao Ji herself, but rather by the Divine Kings dwelling within the 'Heavenly Battlefield.'

In times past, the cohort of Heavenly Gods who entered the 'Heavenly Battlefield' during the period of the 'Heavenly Cataclysm' were somewhat delayed in their arrival. By then, a group of Divine Kings had already established themselves in the 'Heavenly Battlefield,' and indeed, all Six Great Paths were represented.

However, these established Divine Kings began to perceive peculiar occurrences.

The Divine Kings affiliated with the Order, Chaos, and Destruction Paths observed that as their personal power escalated, so too did their connection to the 'World Origin' become more acute.

Conversely, the Divine Kings who followed the Life, Mystery, and Immortality Paths experienced a diminishing sense of the 'World Origin' as their strength increased.

Even more alarming was the deviation from the norm: Typically, Divine Kings from the Six Great Paths could only augment their might by consuming and subduing Heavenly Gods belonging to their own respective paths.

Yet, the Divine Kings of the Order, Chaos, and Destruction Paths possessed the capability to devour and subjugate not only Heavenly Gods but also Divine Kings from the Life, Mystery, and Immortality Paths.

This inherent disparity naturally stratified the Divine Kings into distinct tiers, creating a clear division between hunters and their quarry.

Under these circumstances, Heavenly Gods hailing from the Life, Mystery, and Immortality Paths effectively became the intended prey for the Divine Kings of the other three dominant paths.

Divine Kings from the Order, Chaos, and Destruction Paths not only preyed upon Heavenly Gods from their own domains but relentlessly pursued those from the Life, Mystery, and Immortality Paths as well.

This predatory dynamic led to a significant downturn in the likelihood of individuals successfully ascending to the level of Divine King within the Life, Mystery, and Immortality Paths.

Even for those who managed to become Divine Kings, reaching the absolute pinnacle proved to be an exceptionally arduous endeavor.

— The reason lay in the fact that Divine Kings of the Life, Mystery, and Immortality Paths were restricted to consuming only Heavenly Gods and Divine Kings from their own secluded paths. However, members of these paths were already under constant threat, making their numbers tragically scarce.

This dire situation was precisely why Zhao Ji had resolutely renounced the 'Life' Path in the past.

Regarding the root cause of such a profound imbalance among the Six Great Paths, the 'Divine Kings' themselves had proposed numerous hypotheses.

One such theory was the 'World Direction Hypothesis.'

However, without any definitive proof, a universally accepted explanation remained elusive.

Upon absorbing Zhao Ji's comprehensive explanation, Qiu Tu gained a solid understanding of the 'God King Trap.' A shiver of apprehension ran down his spine.

He felt a profound sense of fortunate were his own circumstances as a Deity of the 'Order' Path. Had he been like Larilo, a Deity of the 'Life' Path, he too would have been compelled to seek reincarnation and a fresh start, much like Zhao Ji.

With this realization, a sense of contentment settled within Qiu Tu.

His chosen path was validated, allowing him to pursue advancement to 'Heavenly God' with unwavering confidence.

At that precise moment, Qing Lan, who had been silently absorbing the entire conversation, widened her eyes and interjected with a question,

"Wait a second. Did you just say something? The path of 'Mystery' is part of the 'Heavenly God Trap'?"

She gestured towards herself and continued, "But... I follow the 'Mystery' path."

Her lips formed a pout, and her exquisitely carved features, resembling flawless jade, conveyed a look of utter despair, "So, does that mean I have chosen the wrong path?"

Zhao Ji cast a brief, indifferent glance at Qing Lan upon hearing her words and responded,

"Most likely, yes."

Qing Lan's delicate visage immediately crumpled into a pitiable expression.

Her large, expressive eyes fixed on Zhao Ji, and with a mournful pout, she implored softly, "Sister Zhao Ji, is there any hope for me?"

"Perhaps... I should consider reincarnating and rebuilding my cultivation as well."

Qing Lan's suggestion sent a jolt through Qiu Tu's heart. He had invested considerable effort in guiding Qing Lan to the Heavenly God stage.

To think of her wanting to start anew through reincarnation before her potential could even be fully realized seemed like an immense, unacceptable loss!

However, before Qiu Tu could voice his concerns, Zhao Ji had already begun to dismiss Qing Lan's notion of reincarnation.

Zhao Ji regarded Qing Lan with a deep, knowing gaze before stating,

"Reincarnating and rebuilding is a far more complex undertaking than it appears."

"Every individual is bound to a specific calamity path, intrinsically determined by their innate nature, and this destiny is not even swayed by subsequent life experiences."

"One's accumulated experiences and developed personality can only influence the selection of 'branch paths.'"

She offered an illustration, continuing, "Consider Qiu Tu. His innate talent and destined path are linked to 'Order.' Even if he were to undergo multiple reincarnations, this fundamental aspect would likely remain unchanged."

"It is only his 'branch path' that can be altered, a shift influenced by his lived experiences, prevailing mindset, and even the specific circumstances he finds himself in at any given time."

"Therefore... altering one's core calamity path necessitates the payment of an exceptionally steep price."

Given that they were all considered family in this setting, Zhao Ji felt no need to withhold any details.

With a natural tone, she explained, "I expended a vast quantity of resources to sever my soul in order to alter my calamitous destiny."

"By separating the attributes that bore my 'Life' talent, I thus granted myself another opportunity to select a different path."

"Even so, I required many years to recover, and my inherent talent was considerably diminished."

After listening to Zhao Ji's explanation, Qing Lan decided to abandon the idea.

She casually waved her hand and declared, "That sounds far too vexing."

"Never mind, never mind. If reaching the summit is not achievable, then so be it."

"Diligence may not always ensure victory, but inaction guarantees tranquility."

"Therefore, I shall simply concede."

Observing Qing Lan's nonchalant disposition, Qiu Tu and Zhao Ji exchanged amused glances.

Over the past century, this young lady might have truly embraced a carefree spirit, making it her second nature; any obstacle or arduous task instantly prompts her to retreat.