Then, Let Them Offer Their Loyalty! Chapter 1732 - 708: Shocked Leaders from All Sides

Facing these factions that were showing goodwill towards him, Qiu Tu had only one approach, which was to accept them all.

Therefore, after finishing his preparations, Qiu Tu directly instructed the Ministry of Internal Affairs to arrange a large-scale banquet.

The banquet was scheduled to start at 8 o'clock. Around 7:30, the leaders of various factions had almost all arrived.

Representatives from each faction took their seats according to the regions and rankings within their own countries.

This could be the most comprehensive gathering of the high echelons of the entire "Boundless Heart Sea" in several hundred years.

Hence, each person scrutinized others with eyes full of curiosity or vigilance.

Since they were all figures at the pinnacle of the pyramid, even if they hadn't met in person, they had at least heard of each other.

So when they saw dozens of the top factions of the "Boundless Heart Sea" gathered together, each faction was somewhat taken aback.

Clearly, even as they hurried to Eastern City today, guessing that many factions shared similar thoughts, they didn't expect so many to be present, so comprehensively.

Among these factions, different circles and cores also formed.

Like the "Northern Kingdom," which was of course led by "Si Yuan Pavilion." Leading the group were Man Huang and Shu Xia.

The "Western Kingdom" was previously dominated by the "Fog Hidden Association." Even though the "Fog Hidden Association" failed in the Heavenly God Trial, and "Tian Qi" disappeared with no trace of Bai Yi, it remained the strongest faction in the entire "Western Kingdom."

The leaders were Golden Lion, who had a few encounters with Qiu Tu, and Mo Tian, the father of Little Yaksha.

Compared to the relatively stable Western and Northern kingdoms, the "Eastern Kingdom" saw the greatest change.

The East God King died in battle, and the temple established by Tian Qi's direct line, Kabane, suffered heavy losses in the "Heavenly God Trials," directly falling from the leading position to the middle tier.

Hence, this time the "Eastern Kingdom" was led by a force called the "Starry Society." Leading it was an elder with a head full of white hair, appearing to be in his sixties or seventies.

As for the last "Southern Kingdom," it was rather special. Owing to Qiu Tu's agreement with Bai Yi and Shao Hua, Qiu Tu's forces had not intervened in the "Southern Kingdom," which had continued to maintain a relatively independent status.

But... now everyone knew that Qiu Tu was about to wholly grasp the entire world. Therefore, the "Southern Kingdom" also had six or seven factions coming over to place their bets.

However, compared to other factions, their power was considerably weaker, so they could only huddle together in a corner.

Since it was still early, each faction was quietly conversing within their circles, discussing Qiu Tu, the Heavenly God Trials, and the banquet itself.

Because they were all high-ranking figures from the "Boundless Heart Sea," individuals whose influence could shake a country with a mere stomp, they spoke quietly, with some even using spiritual power to communicate.

In this way, time ticked away second by second. Soon it was 7:50.

Suddenly, with a creaking sound,

the banquet hall's door was slowly pushed open from the outside, and in that instant, each faction fell silent in unison.

The previously clamorous banquet hall turned silent as a tomb.

All the leaders couldn't help but look toward the entrance.

They thought it was Qiu Tu who had arrived. But when their gazes turned toward the source, they realized it was a woman who walked in.

The woman was bewitching, with porcelain-white cheeks and a single mole of a teardrop beneath her left eye.

She wore a dark red long dress with a high slit, outlining her alluring, pear-shaped figure.

A head of wavy, wine-red hair casually draped over her shoulders, while her every glance and smile exuded endless charm, as if she could capture a man's soul with a mere flutter of her gaze.

In that instant, even the most composed leaders were momentarily entranced by her beauty.

However, when reason returned to their minds, they suddenly broke out in a cold sweat.

Because the visitor was none other than the first beauty of the four kingdoms and a newly ascended Heavenly God: Doris.

Over the last few hundred years, Doris had practically been the dream lover of all the Evil Gods within the "Boundless Heart Sea."

With the assistance of the four Divine Kings, and the attraction of Doris's heritage and appearance, who wouldn't want to win her favor or capture Doris?

After all, capturing Doris would not only make one the envy of all men under heaven but also possibly command an entire region or achieve significant expansions for a Divine King.

But... now with the fall of three Divine Kings and the disappearance of the Southern God King, Doris had ascended to a Heavenly God.

This made Doris an untouchable figure.

The crowd prayed that Doris would not settle scores in autumn and count against them, let alone dare to scheme against her.

So, seeing Doris enter, after a glance, everyone lowered their heads.

And upon lowering their heads, they whispered in their circles using spiritual power, asking,

"Why has Doris come?"

"Could she be here to congratulate Qiu Tu as well?"

"Probably. After all, she collaborated with Qiu Tu during the "Heavenly God Trials." Now that Qiu Tu is about to unify the entire "Boundless Heart Sea," she would certainly come to extend congratulations."

"Makes sense."

Doris's arrival significantly altered the atmosphere of the entire banquet.

Watching her take her seat at the front row of the banquet, the various factions didn't dare to speak, only daring to secretly glance at her and exchange thoughts via spiritual power.

Facing the crowd's gaze, Doris appeared entirely indifferent. She sat there with an abundance of charm, as if everyone else at the banquet was merely a bunch of cabbages.

In this manner, another 10 minutes passed.

When it was 7:59:59, with one second remaining until the banquet's start, the banquet hall doors opened once again.