Then let them offer their loyalty!

“If you force your way in, it won’t be two against three or three against three, but… two against four. Huiming will definitely switch sides to my side.”

At this point, Jasmine paused with a smile, her shallow dimples seemingly brimming with a smug satisfaction that suggested she had seen through everything.

"So... I'm not going to fight anymore, and I won't argue with you anymore."

"Why should I argue with someone who hasn't even touched the threshold of the path to the highest realm? It's pointless."

"You should first figure out how to embark on the path to the highest realm."

At the end, Jasmine paused, then added a sentence heavily in an extremely sweet yet incredibly cruel tone.

"—Before their patience and lifespan are exhausted."

"After all, throughout history, there have been many high-level god-kings who have never been able to embark on the path to the supreme realm, even if it takes hundreds or thousands of years or until their death."

"Time is on my side now."

Upon hearing Jasmine's words, Qiu Tu fell silent.

Jasmine was right.

The current situation on the entire "Eternal Continent" is actually quite delicate. Although he seems to have the upper hand, he has actually fallen into a subtle stalemate.

The conditions for simultaneous attainment of enlightenment in all six realms have been met.

However... Qiu Tu, the core of this group, has not yet embarked on the path to the highest realm.

Because everyone has confidence in Qiu Tu, and Qiu Tu has indeed cultivated extremely quickly all along. Therefore, in the short term, everyone will stand on Qiu Tu's side, hoping that Qiu Tu can obtain the spot for the "Path of Order" to prove his Dao.

But... this is time-limited.

If Qiu Tu is unable to embark on the supreme path of the "Order Diagram Path" and replace the Order of Heavenly Evolution in a short period of time, then apart from the two women closest to Qiu Tu, Zhao Ji and La Ri Luo, everyone else will inevitably waver.

After all... they could have attained enlightenment at any time and reached the ultimate peak of the "Eternal Continent," but because of Qiu Tu, their cultivation levels were suppressed indefinitely, and they had to wait.

No one's lifespan is infinite, and no one's patience is inexhaustible.

More importantly... no one knows whether Qiu Tu can actually attain enlightenment.

They can't really wait for thousands of years, until Qiu Tu dies, can they?

This is why Jasmine said, "The situation has reversed, and time is on her side."

Therefore, there is only one way to break out of this predicament: to embark on the path to the highest realm as soon as possible.

But... can I truly embark on the path to the highest realm?

Thinking of this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but take another deep look at Jasmine.

As expected, a giant who has stood at the pinnacle of the "Ancient Continent" for ten thousand years is not so easy to provoke.

Meanwhile, as Qiu Tu's heart was in turmoil, Jasmine had already stopped transmitting her voice and turned to the others with a smile.

"Alright, alright, now that we're all on the same side, the misunderstanding has been cleared up."

She clapped her hands, like a warm hostess, and took the initiative to make arrangements, "Then let's not just stand here in the wind, let's talk about the matter of attaining the highest truth?"

As she said this, she looked at Princess Huiming, Princess Zhao, and Larilu with a sweet smile.

"Don't worry, everyone. I will tell you all my thoughts and information about the Six Realms of Simultaneous Realization over the years without reservation."

There will be absolutely no concealment.

Her sincere demeanor made it seem as if she were the one who most wanted everyone to work together in unity.

"In that case, our success rate in attaining the highest level of enlightenment will be greatly increased."

Finally, Jasmine glanced at Qiu Tu again, then said with a grin, "Brother Qiu Tu, the matter is resolved now. You can rest assured."

"So... are you going to discuss the details of the path to enlightenment with us now, or will you go into seclusion and think carefully about how to embark on the path to supreme power?"

Upon hearing Jasmine's words, Zhao Ji, La Ri Luo, Hui Ming, and even the usually silent Lao Bai couldn't help but turn their gazes toward Qiu Tu.

Qiu Tu met their gazes and looked at them one by one.

There was not a trace of worry about the situation in the eyes of the four people. Even the most composed Zhao Ji had a hint of anticipation in her eyes for proving the Dao and climbing to the highest peak of cultivation.

Clearly, in their minds, Qiu Tu embarking on the path to the highest realm was not a problem at all.

Seeing this, Qiu Tu remained silent for a second.

Then, a bright smile spread across his face, and he said in a relaxed tone, "Of course I'll discuss it with you all!"

He shrugged, as if it were a matter of course, "Stepping onto the path to the highest is nothing, just a small matter. No rush. The most important thing is to perfect our plan for attaining enlightenment first."

"Okay~~ Brother Qiu Tu." Jasmine tilted her head and looked at Qiu Tu, her smile as bright as the sun in the sky. "I knew you were the best. This little thing is no problem for you at all."

And so, a great war that could have destroyed the entire "Eternal Continent" mysteriously vanished without a trace amidst Jasmine's charming smile and Qiu Tu's nonchalant attitude.

Instead, a more perilous covert war has begun, wagering on time and talent, with the human heart as the battlefield...

And so, five years passed.

Qiu Tu did not embark on the path to the highest realm.

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Chapter 994 Parting on a sour note (Seeking monthly votes)

Five years later.

Deep within the "New-Destruction Royal Court," which was taken over and renovated by Zhao Ji on the ancient continent, lies a grand hall perpetually shrouded in divine power.

Qiu Tu sat upright in the main seat, his body radiating divine power, far more powerful and perfect than he had been five years ago. But... any god-king could clearly sense from the aura emanating from him that he had not yet taken that most crucial step.

Five years is a long time for mortals, but for beings of god-king level, it is just a blink of an eye.

However... these five years have been longer than all the previous years of cultivation combined for Qiu Tu and the other high-level God Kings.

At this moment, deep within the "Destroyed Royal Court," the atmosphere in the "Supreme Hall," which was specially built for Qiu Tu and his companions to discuss the matter of "attaining the highest Dao," was no longer as "harmonious" as it had been five years ago.

Four figures sat quietly beside Qiu Tu at the long table.

Jasmine wore a pale yellow knitted cardigan today, and her long, chestnut-colored curly hair was carefully styled, exuding a faint fragrance.

She was elegantly brewing tea for everyone, greeting them with a smile.

"Sister Huiming, please try my newly developed 'Inspiration Tea.' According to my research, drinking this tea can clear the mind and is very helpful for comprehending the path to enlightenment."

As she spoke, she gracefully pushed a steaming cup of tea in front of Princess Huiming with a charming smile.

Princess Huiming, dressed in a black dragon robe, sat to Qiu Tu's right, her expression indifferent and dignified, her aura even more refined, obscure and mysterious.

She didn't touch the cup of tea, but instead tapped the table lightly with her long, slender, fair fingers.

"Da...da...da..."

The crisp tapping sound was exceptionally clear in the silent hall, as if striking the hearts of everyone present.

“Witch.” After a moment, she finally spoke, her voice authoritative yet indifferent, “You don’t need to resort to such petty tricks to remind us.”

"Even without being reminded, we know what the important matter is today."

At this point, her gaze passed over Jasmine and landed directly on Qiu Tu.

"Qiu Tu, regarding the 'Supreme Path' of the path to order, have you... sensed it?"

Princess Huiming has asked this question no less than ten times in the past year, using various methods.

Therefore, upon hearing her words, Qiu Tu, who was sitting upright in the main seat, did not change his expression at all.

He slowly opened his eyes. Five years of meditation had not left any trace of time on him, but his gaze was much deeper than it had been five years ago.

"Not yet," he replied succinctly.

"Not yet?" Princess Huiming frowned almost imperceptibly. "Five years have passed, and it's still those three words."

Her tone contained no accusation, yet it carried a sense of oppression. Clearly, Qiu Tu's failure to embark on the path to supreme power for five years had already instilled a sense of foreboding in them.

After all, apart from Lao Bai, who relied on external forces to embark on the "Path to the Supreme," the other high-level god-kings with the talent for the Path to the Supreme all sensed the "Path to the Supreme" within 2-3 years.

Only in this way can we embark on the path to the highest realm within a century.

Qiu Tu has not sensed anything for five years. How long will it take him to embark on the path to the highest realm?

Or will I never be able to embark on the path to the highest realm in my lifetime?

At this moment, Jasmine, who had just finished pouring tea for Huiming and returned to her seat after hearing their conversation, spoke up at the opportune moment.

Her tone was full of "worry" and "complaint": "Oh, Sister Huiming, don't put so much pressure on Brother Qiutu."

"These things can't be rushed. Brother Qiu Tu is exceptionally talented, and I believe he can definitely do it; he just needs a little time."

"Anyway, I still have more than 100 years left to live."

“Even if he doesn’t feel it for 50 years, it will still be enough time for him to embark on the path to the highest.”

As she spoke, she gave Qiu Tu an encouraging look, her large, almond-shaped eyes full of sincerity.

However... everyone present knew Jasmine's personality. These words, intended as comfort, were more like sarcastic remarks and an ultimatum.

By the window of the main hall, Zhao Ji, dressed in a white gauze robe, stood with her arms crossed, gazing silently out the window. She didn't look at anyone, only silently staring at a patch of dark red clouds outside. She seemed completely unaware of the undercurrents swirling within the hall.

Old Bai, on the other hand, sat at the very end of the long table like a stone statue, his eyes closed, not uttering a single word from beginning to end, his breathing so faint as to be almost nonexistent, as if everything had nothing to do with him.

Only La Ri Luo, sitting next to Hui Ming, looked anxiously at Qiu Tu and then at Zhao Ji by the window. She clearly wanted to say a few words in defense of Qiu Tu, but didn't know how to start.

“50 years?” Upon hearing Jasmine’s words, Princess Huiming sneered. She stopped looking at Qiu Tu and turned her gaze to Jasmine. “I’m afraid Tianyan won’t give us that much time.”

With that, Princess Huiming tossed a document onto the long table and said,

"In the past five years, Order of Heaven has used the complete opening of the cultivation method for embarking on the 'Path to Supremacy' as a condition to bring those three old guys from the Immortal Heavenly Tomb, the two brothers from the mysterious faction, and the 'Tree Spirit God King' of the Life Path all to its side."

"Furthermore, there's the 'Temple of Order' that he controls himself. He has already won over more than half of the high-ranking god-kings."

"Even my subordinates Yan Hao and Lillard are getting restless."

"After all... the few of us have already blocked all their paths to advancement. If we don't give up our positions, they won't be able to get promoted."

"But there are still five vacant spots in the Order of Heaven."

At this point, Princess Huiming glanced around at the people present, then spoke with an air of authority,

"In the face of a life-or-death crisis, the Heavenly Evolution of Order no longer held back and taught almost everything it knew."

"Those high-ranking god-kings are also rapidly researching the path to supreme power."

"Nobody knows whether one or two of them will actually succeed."

"Then the whole thing will become even more complicated."

As Princess Huiming spoke, the entire "Supreme Hall" fell silent.

Often, no one feels pain until they are cut themselves. But once they are cut, they immediately feel the pain.

Previously, everyone was willing to wait for Qiu Tu because it wouldn't affect them.

But now that they've discovered that the Order of Heaven is also looking for "replacements" for them, their composure has wavered.

After all, once something is no longer irreplaceable, it will be a test of the conscience and trust of allies.

More importantly... do these people truly trust each other completely?

Take jasmine, for example...

Jasmine clearly already knew what Princess Huiming was talking about, so upon hearing Princess Huiming's words, she smiled at everyone and then asked, feigning innocence,

"The Celestial Order has gone this far?"

"Then why don't we strike first and kill him?"

These words immediately plunged the atmosphere in the hall into icy cold.

Jasmine is doing exactly the same thing she did five years ago, openly stirring up trouble among the crowd.

The only difference is that five years ago, everyone's attitude was absolutely firm. But now, five years later, with Qiu Tu still feeling nothing, who can remain 100% firm?

Having killed the Heavenly Evolution of Order, Qiu Tu was indeed free of worries. But the others were also left with no way out.

But if they don't express their opinion, what will Qiu Tu think? Will he think they already have their own agenda?

This is practically a blatant conspiracy.

So, upon hearing her words, Qiu Tu raised his head, his gaze sharp as lightning, staring directly at Jasmine's "innocent and harmless" face.