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Chapter 629: Tricking the Eighth Order Great Evil God (asking for monthly votes)
Thinking of this, Qiu Tu's brain began to work rapidly and began to analyze.

My disadvantage is that this "God Trial" happens to be held in a place I care about. But the advantage should be the same.

The southwest and northwest regions are both controlled by the human camp, and they are also the regions where they have the greatest influence.

As long as it is not a direct test of combat effectiveness, then one's connections, resources, intelligence, and people's hearts will far surpass those of other trial-takers.

This will be the biggest advantage for Qiu Tu.

The only problem is that once dozens of eighth-order evil gods that are unstoppable by humans descend on the "edge area", the structure of the human camp is likely to undergo a drastic change.

This is likely to be a catastrophe for the human race in the "marginal area". By then, it is hard to say how much of these advantages will remain.

After all, when the disaster is controllable, society can still maintain basic order and moral bottom line. Once the disaster becomes uncontrollable, then all kinds of monsters and demons will emerge.

Never underestimate the evil in the hearts of intelligent beings.

'This may be a new change that is even more cruel than the Great Disaster.'

'The human race in the "marginal area" is finally facing the same choice as in the second shelter.'

'To be or not to be, to endure hardships or to die, these are the questions'

Maybe Qiu Tu was thinking too deeply. Zhao Ji looked at Qiu Tu quietly with her golden eyes. Then, an idea moved her mind. With a crisp "pop" sound, Qiu Tu's forehead seemed to be flicked by a bent finger.

"Ouch~" Qiu Tu tilted his head back, covered his red forehead, and looked at Zhao Ji unhappily, "Sister Zhao Ji, what are you doing?"

Zhao Ji looked down at Qiu Tu, expressionless, but with the corners of her mouth slightly raised, "You are distracted."

Qiu Tu rubbed his forehead. Although he was cursing, he was a little surprised in his heart.

The biggest difference between a veteran and a novice in the love field is that one can discover the nodes of emotional changes in some details of a girl.

For example, although Zhao Ji just hit Qiu Tu, it seemed that she was "punishing" Qiu Tu for being distracted. But if you think about it carefully, you will find that this is the first time that Zhao Ji "actively" interacted with Qiu Tu.

If you think about it carefully from the time they met until now, it was always Qiu Tu who provoked Zhao Ji first, and then Zhao Ji would give some feedback and interact.

Even many times, Qiu Tu took the initiative to flirt with Zhao Ji. Zhao Ji was too lazy to pay attention to Qiu Tu. She just looked at Qiu Tu quietly as if he was an idiot.

This shows that, at that time, Zhao Ji never took Qiu Tu seriously and didn't even regard him as a human being.

And now, just because Qiu Tu was distracted, she actually took the initiative to play Qiu Tu in such an ambiguous way.

This may seem insignificant, but it shows that the affection between the two has indeed reached a critical point thanks to Qiu Tu's efforts - at least now Zhao Ji regards Qiu Tu as a friend, not a stranger.

I have to say, this is indeed good news.

However, Qiu Tu also knew that the more sensitive the moment, the more he had to maintain his composure.

Many people inexplicably become lickers, because after getting close to the girl they like, their mentality will be unbalanced. The secret signal is that they can't wait to lick her, or become more enthusiastic.

Such behavior is totally wrong.

As I said before, the essence of the relationship between men and women is "pull and pull".

When you use your enthusiasm to make a woman gradually get used to your presence, or become familiar with you, what you should do is not to "strike while the iron is hot", but to "withdraw".

This is the 108th item of the "Emotional Handbook" [99 Ways to Improve Relationships]: Hot and Cold.

Strike while the iron is hot, and you will only become more and more vulnerable in the entire relationship. However, withdrawing from the relationship will allow you to test the other person's "real attitude" towards you and pull at their emotions.

Thinking of this, Qiu Tu rubbed his red forehead and made a plan in his mind.
His face became serious, and then he apologized frankly, "I'm sorry, Your Majesty. I was indeed distracted just now."

"But I was just shocked by the location of the Trial of the Gods."

"Let's continue our conversation."

Zhao Ji's mind is so insightful and sensitive.

Qiu Tu's sudden serious expression and the change of address from "Sister Zhao Ji" to "Your Majesty" both represent his alienation from their relationship.

She frowned unconsciously.

'Did my actions just now make him unhappy?'

However, Zhao Ji immediately denied this speculation.

'Impossible. He is a politician and has no shame. How could he get angry over such a joke?'

Therefore, Zhao Ji guessed Qiu Tu's thoughts almost instantly.
'Is this man deliberately trying to play with my emotions?'

Thinking of this, Zhao Ji's eyes couldn't help but become cold. She looked at Qiu Tu without joy or sadness, with a hint of chillness.

After all, as Qiu Tu analyzed before, a strong woman like Zhao Ji hates others having ulterior motives the most.

Once discovered, it is likely to make her wary and reduce her favorability.

However, Qiu Tu seemed to have not noticed this at all. He asked with a serious face,

"Your Majesty, are there any clues about the "Trial of the Gods"? "

Hearing Qiu Tu "pretending" to talk about business, Zhao Ji was too lazy to continue thinking about those private matters. So she looked at Qiu Tu and said coldly,
"There are some clues. But they were not provided by the Sky-god. I know them myself."

She said, "After the "God Trial" is held, the "Origin of the World" will teleport the "Trial Taker" to the "Trial Location" of that time."

"And because the 'Edge Zone' is not high enough in energy, it can only accommodate seventh-order catastrophic creatures at most. Therefore, all abilities and battles above the seventh order will have a huge impact and damage to the 'Edge Zone'."

"And now, the 'Edge Area' has suddenly gained dozens of seventh- and eighth-rank gods. This is likely to cause huge changes in the entire 'Edge Area'."

"A huge change?" Qiu Tu asked in confusion, "For example?"

Zhao Ji said, "For example, because the concentration of the power of catastrophe is not high enough, the strength of all gods above the seventh level cannot be increased. Moreover, the power of catastrophe above the seventh level will be used less and less."

"For example, an eighth-level peak god. Every time they attack and consume the power of catastrophe, their strength will decrease."

"The decline will not stop until we reach the early seventh stage."

"The same will happen to a peak seventh-level deity. They will also fall to the early seventh level."

"Of course, when the 'Isolated Mountains' collapse and the 'Core Area' and 'Edge Area' are connected, the strength of all trial participants will be restored very quickly."

At this point, Zhao Ji paused for a moment, then said coldly, "So, this is our chance."

"If we can consume all of their catastrophic powers above level seven before the 'Isolation Mountains' collapse, then they will be on the same starting line as us."

After hearing Zhao Ji's words, Qiu Tu showed a hint of realization on his face. He understood what Zhao Ji meant.

In fact, Zhao Ji's information was very simple, that is, this "Trial of the Gods" would be divided into two stages because of the special trial venue.

The first stage is the "grassroots stage". In this stage, everyone is restricted by the "marginal area".

The only difference is that some gods above the seventh level will come with their own "resources" and have several opportunities to attack beyond the seventh level.

This also led to the fact that although the strength of the trial participants varied, they actually did not dare to let go. Or in other words, after letting go, everyone would eventually fall to the same level.

This is also an opportunity for Qiu Tu and Zhao Ji.

If they could end the trial at this stage, Qiu Tu and Zhao Ji would have a very high chance of winning.

The second stage is the "Dragon Gate Stage". Once six or seven months have passed and the trial has not been decided, and the "Isolation Mountain" collapses, all gods above the seventh level will immediately recover their strength and widen the gap with Qiu Tu and Zhao Ji.

The forces of these trial-takers in the "Boundless Heart Sea - Core Area" will also be able to directly intervene in this "God Trial".

By then, what awaits Qiu Tu and Zhao Ji will most likely be a catastrophic disaster.

Thinking of this, Qiu Tu was suddenly stunned for a moment, and then frowned.

'No! Not six or seven months.'

The attacks and battles of catastrophic creatures above level six can affect the speed of the collapse of the "Isolation Mountain", not to mention the battles of gods at level seven or even level eight.

During this trial, dozens of seventh and eighth-rank gods will come to the "edge area". If they attack too frequently, the speed at which the "isolation mountain range" collapses will surely be greatly accelerated.

And it's even more extreme.

The isolated mountain range has a characteristic: the side close to the "core area" is strong, and the side close to the "edge area" is weak.

The great evil gods at the peak of the eighth level cannot destroy the "Isolation Mountains" in the "core area", but that does not mean they cannot destroy it in the "edge area".

If there are two or three 8th-order great evil gods with strange ideas, and they don't even think about the trial, but just want to overthrow the "Isolation Mountain Range", then it is not certain how long the "Isolation Mountain Range" can be "isolated".
Thinking of this, Qiu Tu's eyes darkened slightly.

This trial is in the "Northwest Region". Although it is full of opportunities, the risks are indeed very high.
If you get one thing wrong, you will lose everything.

Therefore, I must make good use of all resources and end this "Trial of the Gods" as soon as possible to ensure that I can help Zhao Ji win the "status of God" and help myself get the greatest benefit in this "Trial of the Gods".

Thinking of this, Qiu Tu's brain was racing, thinking about how to make some preparations in advance.

After a moment, he looked at Zhao Ji and asked, "Your Majesty, I want to ask you, are you qualified to register?"

Hearing Qiu Tu's question, Zhao Ji nodded slightly with a blank expression, "Of course."

Qiu Tu was not surprised. He continued to ask, "Have your three helpers been confirmed?"

Zhao Ji glanced at Qiu Tu calmly after hearing this, and then corrected him, "They are not three helpers. They are three trial takers."

"Although those who sign up will enjoy some additional rights, the four trial-takers' places are independent." "So, everyone can win the "God Trial."

Having said this, she paused for a moment, and then said with a look of neither joy nor sadness, "But you are the only person I want to take with me. So the other two places are temporarily vacant."

After hearing Zhao Ji's words, Qiu Tu showed a hint of realization on his face. He suddenly felt that this was indeed more reasonable. If a trialist really had to kill an eighth-level god, then an eighth-level god might not be enough for a trialist to kill.

Thinking of this, Qiu Tu pondered for a moment, then said, "Then how many "God Ranks" will there be in each "God Trial"? "

Zhao Ji did hesitate for a moment this time. She pondered for a moment, and then said, "How many "God Ranks" will be produced in the "God Trial" depends on the size of this "God Trial."

"Generally speaking, there is one guaranteed minimum. Occasionally there may be a second one."

"As for three or more, it's rare."

After listening to Zhao Ji's words, Qiu Tu's eyes moved slightly, and then his brain continued to work.

After a moment, he had a conclusion in his mind. Then he used his mental power to "transmit" to Zhao Ji and asked a third question.
"Your Highness Zhaoji, I will now communicate with you using my spiritual power. Qinglan will not hear it."

"Maybe my next question may be a bit abrupt. But since we are partners from now on, I want to know what your real combat power is."

"Eighth level? Middle eighth level? Late eighth level? Or peak level?"

After hearing Qiu Tu's words, Zhao Ji's eyes suddenly became deep.

However, she is obviously a proud person, and she is also absolutely confident in her own abilities.

Therefore, when faced with Qiu Tu's question, Zhao Ji did not hide anything. She did not even transmit the message, but spoke it out directly.
"It can kill an early eighth-order beast. After a fierce battle, it can kill a middle eighth-order beast. It can die together with a late eighth-order beast. But it is no match for a peak eighth-order beast."

Hearing Zhao Ji's words, Qiu Tu couldn't help but be a little surprised.

I was surprised that Zhao Ji was only at the late seventh level, but her real combat power was so strong. She could actually fight against opponents of higher levels.

He was also surprised that Zhao Ji’s actual fighting ability was “not that strong”!
After all, Qiu Tu had not forgotten that Zhao Ji had just taken the initiative in the "Qinglan Divine Realm" and successfully forced back Qinglan, the lord of the area.

You know, Qinglan is at the peak of the eighth level in the "Qinglan Divine Realm".

Zhao Ji dared to attack Qing Lan and threaten him. Was she not completely sure and was just bluffing?

I don't know if she saw through Qiu Tu's thoughts. Zhao Ji said with a cold face, "It's not bluffing, it's my "heart."

"If you want to reach the top and become a god, status and strength are not the most important."

"If you don't have enough strength, you can practice; if you don't have the status, you can fight and rob."

"So, if you want to become a "god", the most important thing is "mind and character". "

"If you retreat and give in when facing an enemy, how can you have a 'heart for the Tao'?"

"I only have the courage to move forward. If I encounter a mid-eighth stage, I will kill it! If I encounter a late-eighth stage, I will kill it! If I encounter a peak-eighth stage, I will also kill it!"

"Even if you fail, even if you die, your concentrated will can still allow you to be resurrected in the "Boundless Heart Sea"."

"But once you lose your 'heart for the Tao', you may never be able to ascend to the celestial god in your lifetime."

To be honest, this answer did not satisfy Qiu Tu.

After all, he really couldn't understand why someone would draw his sword and die even though he was clearly no match for his opponent.

Isn't this neurosis?
And the problem is that sometimes this kind of "death" makes no sense at all.

It's like Zhao Ji just wanted to meet Qiu Tu, and Qing Lan blocked her way, so she just drew her sword. This is totally unnecessary. Qiu Tu could have gone out to find Zhao Ji.

"Is it a problem with the catastrophe pathway?"

"After all, her strength improved so quickly, and the way she transformed was probably very special."

Thinking of this, although Qiu Tu was a little bit confused, he reluctantly accepted Zhao Ji's statement.

After all, what Zhao Ji said just now was indeed very sincere, and with Zhao Ji's character, she never bothered to lie.

So he glanced at Zhao Ji and didn't ask any more questions.

Because the answers to the questions just now are enough for Qiu Tu.

Thinking of this, Qiu Tu temporarily put the issue of Zhao Ji's strength behind him.

Then he pondered for a moment and said to Zhao Ji, "Then Your Majesty. In this case, I have an unwelcome request. How about letting me handle the remaining two places to participate in the "God Trial"?"

After hearing Qiu Tu's words, Zhao Ji looked at Qiu Tu expressionlessly, and then said coldly, "If you want it, just take it."

"Bring them to see me in three days."

Hearing Zhao Ji's words, Qiu Tu smiled and said, "No problem."

He said, "My first choice is the 'reincarnation of the god' Zhu Wu that you just met."

After hearing Qiu Tu's words, Zhao Ji looked at Qiu Tu deeply, nodded slightly, and said lightly, "Yes."

After saying that, she looked at Qiu Tu coldly and dignifiedly, and asked, "What about the last candidate?"

Hearing this, Qiu Tu smiled and looked up, then looked up into the air and said, "Your Highness Qinglan, you should have heard everything that Her Majesty Zhaoji and I said just now, right?"

"Give me a chance. I want to have a deep chat with you."

Following Qiu Tu's words, the room fell silent for a moment.

One second, two seconds, three seconds.
Just when Qiu Tu thought Qing Lan would ignore him and he needed to find another way to contact Qing Lan.

Suddenly, a piece of paper appeared in his hand.

Qiu Tu was stunned for a moment, then raised his hand, opened the note and took a look. There was a place and time written on it.
"Tomorrow afternoon at 2 o'clock, at the Crimson Purple Lake outside Sandu City."

After reading the note, the next second, the note spontaneously ignited without wind and turned into ashes. In just a moment, it was as if nothing had happened, and there was no trace of it anymore.
But Qiu Tu knew that his repeated temptations to Qing Lan over the past two days had finally worked.

Whether it will succeed or not depends on tomorrow.
At the same time, Zhao Ji also looked at Qiu Tu expressionlessly, feeling a little strange.
"He has been calling me "Your Majesty" since a while ago, and has not returned to the previous address. Did I misunderstand?"

Time flies, and soon it is the next afternoon.

Last night, Zhu Wu and Jackal performed a play according to Qiu Tu's request, pretending to leave the "Qinglan Divine Realm". This was considered to have fulfilled their promise to Qinglan, and also changed Qiu Tu's whereabouts from open to covert.

So, this afternoon, Qiu Tu simply used the "Stand-In Ghost Mirror" to change his face, and then went to the place the two had agreed upon.

The sky is as blue as a gem, and the snow-white clouds float in the air like cotton candy. The quiet Jiangzi Lake is like a huge mirror, smooth and seamless, reflecting the blue sky and white clouds, as if there is an equally magnificent world hidden under the water.

On the lakeshore, the aquatic plants were lush and swaying gently in the breeze, making rustling whispers. A girl who looked only twelve or thirteen years old was lying on a lounge chair, fishing leisurely.

I have to say that compared to the gray sky of the "real world", "The Boundless Heart Sea-Core Area" is more like the world in Qiu Tu's impression.

Thinking of this, Qiu Tu stood silently in the distance for a while, and then walked to the side of the eighth-level great evil god "Qing Lan".

Without putting on airs or using a formal attitude, Qiu Tu sat down next to Qing Lan and said casually, "Your Highness Qing Lan, you're here so early. Are you looking forward to today's chat?"

Qing Lan leaned back on the recliner, yawned lazily, and then said nonchalantly, "No. It's just that as long as there is a reason not to work, I will run away very fast."

Qiu Tu smiled when he heard this. This was indeed very similar to the character of Qing Lan that he knew - Do you want to find Qing Lan for a private matter? No problem, just come during work!

While thinking this, Qiu Tu also said, "Your Highness Qinglan heard the conversation between me and Her Majesty Zhaoji last night, right?"

Qing Lan said lazily, "You deliberately let me hear it. How could I not hear it?"

Qiu Tu smiled and did not deny it. He asked, "Then Your Highness, are you interested in the "God's Status"? Do you have any ideas?"

Qing Lan turned her head and glanced at Qiu Tu, then said, "Ideas?"

"A little bit."

She said nonchalantly, "All those plots and plans of yours. Just listening to them makes me tired."

She lay on the recliner and said calmly, "Is there any point in trying so hard? So many peak level eight masters will compete for it. You have almost no chance of winning."

Hearing this, Qiu Tu continued, "Efforts may not necessarily lead to results. But not working hard must be very comfortable, right?"

Perhaps Qing Lan didn't expect that Qiu Tu, a great writer, would say something that was so true to her heart. She turned sideways and glanced at Qiu Tu curiously.

Qiu Tu looked at her and then smiled.

Afterwards, Qiu Tu said, "What if I say that I have a way to guarantee that we will be the winner?"

When Qinglan heard this, he frowned and was about to speak.

Qiu Tu said, "And if I say that if there is a second "God Status" in this "God Trial", we can let you take over directly?"

Qinglan was stunned for a moment, and his originally lazy expression slowly disappeared.

Turns out, this isn’t the end.

Qiu Tu then continued, "What if I say that even if there is no second "God Status", we will not let you make a wasted trip and are willing to give you sufficient compensation?"

This time, Qinglan's expression finally changed completely.
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Asking for a monthly ticket.

I recommend my friend's book "Becoming a Ninja from Naruto"

(End of this chapter)