Then let them offer their loyalty!

Of course, Qiu Tu didn't tell her that all of this was a choice that Qiu Tu and Zhao Ji deliberately let go of.

They had hoped to stop Doris from helping to demolish the "Isolation Mountain." However, if Doris hadn't helped demolish the "Isolation Mountain," how could the "Kabane" have become exhausted?

How could Zhao Ji, with only the strength of the early stage of the eighth rank, kill such a powerful peak evil god, seize his control area, and accelerate her advancement?

Thinking of this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but recall the secret joy he felt after learning Doris's true psychological needs.

Now... it's no longer Qiu Tu trying to persuade Doris to cooperate and stall for time; it's Doris actively trying every possible way to stall for time.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but make a mental assessment.

'This is probably the best option... as long as we can get through these last three days...'

.......

Meanwhile, Zehime has overwhelmingly climbed to the top of the "Trial of the Gods" overall ranking.

Southwest China.

Tianqi stared at the list, his eyes filled with complex emotions. There was nostalgia, apprehension, fear, and even a hint of...joy.

'It really is that person...'

'This is the talent of a legendary god who dominates the world...'

'She really came back....'

Southeast region.

A woman dressed in ancient costume, who looked very beautiful and had a classical beauty, was brutally chopping a "Puppet Insect Queen" to death with two short axes.

Then she glanced at the list expressionlessly, focusing on her second-place ranking.

After a moment, she looked up and gazed in the northwest direction.

'Sōhime....'

Then, expressionless, she surveyed the countless corpses of puppet insects scattered around her, gripped the two blood-dripping short axes, and strode towards the northwest...

Both of the most powerful evil gods were so shocked by this news that they reacted so strongly.

Needless to say, other forces are also involved.

Qiu Tu and Zhao Ji were originally the focus of this "Trial of the Gods", and all forces were paying attention to them.

Many people initially considered them a major threat, potentially influencing the final outcome of the entire "Trial of the Gods."

After all, whether it's Zhao Ji's strength or Qiu Tu's "human camp," joining any of the top 5 forces could directly make this city number one.

As it turned out... no one expected that Qiu Tu and Zhao Ji's influence wouldn't be about helping others get first place, but rather about getting first place themselves!

For a moment, all parties fell silent.

Those who originally intended to cause trouble within the "human camp" immediately stopped their actions; those who were still in the "Northwest Region" also withdrew from the "Northwest Region" overnight.

However, even though the "human faction" was placed in a top position and given enough respect, no other faction chose to cooperate with or join the "human faction".

The reason is simple: everyone is waiting for the gods' reaction.

Before the collapse of the "Isolation Mountains," the "Trials of the Gods" were decided by the candidates themselves. But after the collapse of the "Isolation Mountains," the "Trials of the Gods" are now decided by the God Kings.

What is a mere eighth-order deity compared to the mighty God-King?

The God-Kings even have avatars that are at the level of Celestial Gods...

.....

at the same time.

Crimson Collar.

Doris and the Northern God King also received the news that Zhao Ji had advanced and ranked first in the "Trial of the Gods".

For a moment, both of their expressions turned somewhat unpleasant.

The Northern God King's face was ashen as he recalled what the Western God King had told him about Zhao Ji's identity.

To be honest, he was a little skeptical at the time. But now... he believes it.

If it really is that person, then they're in real trouble...

'We can't let Doris drag this out any longer. We must capture Qiu Tu and find Zhao Ji's secluded cultivation location from his soul....'

Thinking this, the Northern God King looked at Doris.

He then noticed that Doris's expression was even uglier than his own.

The Northern God King was slightly taken aback. He almost didn't react in time.

Is Doris also worried about Zeki?

A thought flashed through his mind, and a guess formed in his heart: Could it be... because she imprisoned Qiu Tu and was worried that Zhao Ji would come out to take revenge?

Perhaps feeling that he had guessed Doris's thoughts, the Northern God King felt much more at ease.

He looked at Doris and said, "Doris, as you can see, Zehime's ranking has moved up to ahead of yours."

"If you can't eliminate her, your 'Trial of the Gods' will likely end in failure."

"So... let's cooperate. You hand over Qiu Tu, and we'll get Zhao Ji's secluded cultivation location from her, eliminate her, and clear the way for you."

Hearing the words of the Northern God King, Doris came back to her senses.

The Northern God King was mistaken; her unpleasant expression just now was because Qiu Tu had guessed her thoughts.

After Zhao Ji proved her strength and potential, she began to regret that she had escalated the relationship between Zhao Ji and the Four God Kings.

'If only I had waited until Zhao Ji reached number one and developed her power before escalating their conflict.'

'If the delaying plan fails and Zehime perishes, then I deserve to die!'

While inwardly regretting her actions, Doris also put on her best acting skills. She smiled charmingly and said, "The God-King is joking."

"You came here specifically for 'Sōhime'."

“If I hand over Qiu Tu, you will kill Zhao Ji. Wouldn’t that be entirely your benefit? I won’t do that.”

"Ten peak-level eighth-tier 'Boundless Divine Crystals,' cash on delivery, person in hand~"

Upon hearing Doris's words, a vein throbbed on the Northern God King's forehead. He exclaimed, "Greedy! Greedy!"

"Are you really crazy?!"

Upon hearing this, Doris, seemingly unfazed, twirled her wine-red curls and said in a languid voice, "I don't care what you say."

"They run 'Crimson Collar,' which incurs many expenses. They finally landed a big deal, so of course they want to earn some income to supplement their household income. What's wrong with that?"

As she said this, she couldn't help but glance at the Northern God King with her amber eyes, and then said, "On the contrary, you're so stingy, always trying to get something for nothing from me. Have some of the stature of a God King!"

After saying that, Doris flicked her sleeve, stood up, and said, "Show him out~ Let the God-King go back and think it over carefully." Then she left the reception room directly.

King of the North God: .....

......

It was late at night. In a pitch-black room, three candles were lit quietly.

One red, one white, and one red and white striped.

The candles burned silently, casting three tall, dark shadows that reached the roof beams.

The three dark figures exchanged glances for a long time before slowly retreating...

.....

The next day. There are 60 hours left until Zehime advances.

The Northern God King has once again arrived at the "Crimson Territory".

In the same reception room as yesterday, Doris was wearing a deep red halter dress, nestled in Qiu Tu's arms, enjoying the grapes Qiu Tu fed her while lazily watching the Northern God King.

Qiu Tu seemed completely captivated by Doris, his upper body bare, his eyes filled with tenderness as he gazed at her.

His eyes seemed to be fixed only on Doris; even when the Northern God King and his entourage entered, he didn't even raise his head.

Upon witnessing this alluring scene, the Northern God King and his entourage paused for a moment, but quickly resumed their composure.

Upon seeing the Northern God King, Doris hooked her fair arm around Qiu Tu's neck, sat up in his lap, and then looked at the Northern God King with a seductive gaze, asking, "Your Majesty the God King has come again? Did you bring anything I wanted this time?"

Doris's outrageous demands were clearly just a stalling tactic. She never really expected anything to actually happen.

Unexpectedly, upon hearing this, the Northern God King gestured to his attendants.

The attendant nodded, walked to the center of the reception room, and then slid his hand across the room with his palm facing down.

The next second, eight "Boundless Divine Crystals" at their peak, radiating terrifying pressure, will appear out of thin air in the reception room.

Upon seeing this, Doris was stunned for a moment, and then her gaze swept over the 10 "Boundless Divine Crystals" one by one.

When she saw the seventh body, her pupils contracted slightly...

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Doris almost thought she was seeing things. So she quickly blinked and looked again.

Although it has been transformed into "Boundless Divine Crystal", such a high-level evil god can always retain some of its own characteristics after death.

Moreover, and more importantly... before the "Boundless Divine Crystal" shattered, it still retained the aura of the evil gods before their deaths.

So, after carefully examining it for a long time, Doris finally confirmed her guess.

She looked up slowly, as if meeting the Northern God King for the first time, her amber eyes giving him a deep, complex look.

But the Northern God King seemed not to see her expression at all, and simply sat there, quietly drinking his tea with his head down.

His jade-like youthful appearance was so deceptive that it was impossible to associate him with a god-king who controlled a quarter of the "Boundless Heart Sea" world.

It's also... impossible to associate him with an executioner...

"This is 'Eight Directions'...."

Looking at the Northern God King, Doris's eyes were icy, radiating an uncontrollable fear.

Upon hearing Doris's words, the Northern God King did not answer immediately. He leisurely placed the hot tea in his hand on the table beside him, then opened his fan with a "whoosh!" before fanning himself and saying, "Yes."

After speaking, his gaze, which held a half-smile, fell on Doris, then he casually pointed to the other boundless divine crystals, "This is Shuigu, this is Qiyun, this is Alton..."

Upon hearing the Northern God King's words, Doris's pupils contracted slightly, and she involuntarily turned her gaze back to the ten "Boundless Divine Crystals," sensing the aura emanating from them...

After a moment, she looked at the Northern God King, her alluring face now as cold as ice. "You've all gone mad. Aren't you afraid that all the eighth-tier gods will unite and rebel against you?"

The Northern God King laughed as if he had heard an extremely ridiculous joke. He chuckled twice, then closed his fan, shrugged, and asked nonchalantly, "Even if we unite, so what?"

"Eighth-tier beings are nothing but ants to us God-Kings, at most just larger ants, requiring a bit more effort."

At this point, he looked at Doris with a smile in his bright blue eyes, and then, as if praising her, said, "On the contrary, it is experts like you who can touch the realm of the gods that we fear and care about."

Upon hearing the words of the Northern God King, Doris looked at him quietly, unable to speak for a long time.

It's no wonder Doris was so shocked. The identities of these ten peak-level eighth-tier "Boundless Divine Crystals" were simply too astonishing.

These 10 peak-level eighth-tier "Boundless Divine Crystals" were all once infamous peak evil gods in the "Boundless Heart Sea"...

The "Bafang" that Doris recognized was a peerless genius who emerged from the "Northern Kingdom" more than 200 years ago.

"Bafang" is a native creature of the "Boundless Heart Sea". It has amazing talent and has advanced to the eighth level in just twenty or thirty years. It has been valued and cultivated by the Northern God King.

The Northern God King supported him in establishing a new power called "Eight Directions Kingdom" and, taking advantage of the opportunity to annex a new world through the "Boundless Heart Sea", helped him conquer a vast territory.

At that time, "Bafang" was also considered to have made great contributions to "Wuyin Xinhai" and the Northern God King. They also controlled the largest land and the strongest power in the "Northern Kingdom". Their glory was unparalleled at the time.

Everyone believed that "Bafang" was destined to rule an era with the support of the Northern God King.

As a result, no one expected that the change would happen so quickly. Just after the "Eight Directions Kingdom" reached its peak, the "Eight Directions" suddenly left a letter and then mysteriously disappeared.

The letter said that he had discovered a "world passage" leading to another world in the "edge area" he was annexing. He planned to explore it and then conquer a large territory for the Northern God King, making the "Northern Kingdom" the most powerful of the four great divine kingdoms.

At that time, everyone in the "Eight Directions Kingdom" was extremely excited, feeling that they could once again achieve great things and be ennobled as marquises and prime ministers.

But who knew... "Bafang" simply vanished, never to return. Ten years, twenty years have passed, and it still hasn't come back...

At first, the "Eight Directions Kingdom" was struggling to maintain itself, but as the hope of its return became increasingly slim, this massive power finally began to crumble and was eventually devoured by other forces in the "Northern Kingdom".