Let them offer their loyalty!-Chapter 1454 - 625: Entering the Core Area!

Sixth Sanctuary, Youzhou. Reform Camp.

Holding the intelligence report in her hands, Princess Xi had a peculiar expression on her face.

'Last night, Li Feng attacked the Third Sanctuary's military camp and then killed Shen Yuzhou?'

'So, is this the grand gift Qiu Tu mentioned last night?'

Thinking this, a smile couldn't help but curve at the corners of Princess Xi's mouth.

To be honest.... Having navigated the political arena for so many years, Princess Xi always considered herself bold and often liked to operate outside the rules, taking risky moves.

This is not a good trait for a seasoned politician.

Just like when she previously attacked Shen Yuzhou, Kou Xuan thought her actions were too aggressive.

Although, after her insistence, the plan was eventually settled upon, neither Kou Xuan nor Yan Chen were optimistic about her plan.

Unexpectedly, Qiu Tu chose the same method as her?

This made Princess Xi feel as though she had found a kindred spirit.

For someone like her, who was accustomed to betrayal and solitude, feeling out of place in the world since childhood, this was an exceptionally rare experience....

So, after reading all the intelligence, the smile on Princess Xi's face widened, and she couldn't help but look towards the direction of the "Isolation Mountains"....

Perhaps a lonely person truly feels a doubled affection for those alike, so inexplicably, Princess Xi was a little excited about meeting Qiu Tu again....

'Seven months?.... It should be soon.'

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At the same time, Sixth Sanctuary, Central Hub, the Kou family. 𝑓𝑟ℯ𝘦𝓌𝘦𝘣𝑛𝑜𝓋𝑒𝓁.𝑐ℴ𝓂

Kou Xuan finished reading the intelligence report in his hands, his face showing a look of helpless amusement.

He set down the report, walked to the window, and stood with his hands behind his back.

Last night, after Qiu Tu left, he and Yan Chen received Princess Xi's notice. They learned that Qiu Tu had already seen through their plan and accepted them.

This was much later than he expected.

Because in his mind, with Qiu Tu's intelligence, it would probably take no more than two days to see through everything.

So, at that time, he speculated..... Qiu Tu was likely in seclusion, enhancing his power.

And last night, Qiu Tu's successful attack and killing of Shen Yuzhou in just a few seconds also indirectly proved his speculation.

With Qiu Tu's previous power, he could indeed take down Shen Yuzhou, but to do so effortlessly, to the point of simulating Li Feng's attack to frame him, should have been impossible.

'He's grown stronger again....'

'Previously, he should have been at the peak of the Sixth Rank, possessing the combat power of early Seventh Rank.'

'Now that he's advanced to the early Seventh Rank, his real combat power should be about mid to late Seventh Rank?'

Thinking of this, various intelligence reports about Qiu Tu's use of cataclysmic ability flashed through Kou Xuan's mind, finally freezing on the report of "Qiu Tu subduing Li Feng in a single move".....

'Rule-based ability.... Effective at the same rank, nearly invincible?'

'With this kind of bug-level ability, he should be able to fight on par with the peak of Seventh Rank.'

'Truly, a human emperor's demeanor. It's only been such a short time, and he's already progressed to this level.'

Thinking this, Kou Xuan couldn't help but once again feel a sense of admiration.

However, after the admiration, his heart was also full of worry.

After all.... the instinct of a family is essentially to perpetuate, to follow the path of moderation.

There have been thousand-year-old families, but never a thousand-year-old dynasty, because when prosperity reaches its peak, decline follows.

When the Kou family originally supported King Kang, it was also because of the Era of Disaster; if they did not advance, they would die. They had to first develop for a period, accumulating power.

Once they have supported King Kang, and the Kou family has accumulated certain power during the Era of Disaster, ensuring they won't be easily eliminated, they then began preparing for retreats and diversifying investments.

Therefore, the "achievement of serving dragons" has never been the true choice for a thousand-year-old family. The risk is too great. One careless move could lead to destruction.

Under normal operation, Kou Xuan should have tactically retreated, feigning defeat, leaving the Sixth Sanctuary to Princess Xi. Preserve the main line, only letting Su Wanqing of the branch accompany Qiu Tu.

This would be the least risky and most beneficial course for the family.

However..... he rationalized so many times, giving up so many times while seeing promise in Qiu Tu. But at the last moment, he couldn't control himself: he chose to stake the entire family on Qiu Tu.

Thinking this, Kou Xuan let out a slight sigh and then softly apologized in his heart, 'Ancestors.... forgive my recklessness this time.'

'If indeed this decision causes the family's decline, then I am willing to apologize with my death and accept any punishment.....'

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Meanwhile.

Eighth Sanctuary. Speaker's Meeting Room.

Tang Wanli, with a head full of white hair, looked solemn as he stared at the intelligence report in his hand.

After a moment, he sighed lightly, then set down the report, looking up at Rao Shou, seated opposite him in the Speaker's position, "Old Rao, do you think.... the two of us made a mistake?"

Hearing Tang Wanli's words, Rao Shou shook his head. His gaze was sharp, filled with bloodlust and ruthlessness, "We made no mistake."

"Let's not even consider whether Shen Yuzhou's death was truly his doing. Even if it was, others may not know the relationship between that kid and Shen Lingshuang, but we certainly do."

"If a man lives in this world and doesn't take revenge for his dear ones, then I would look down on him."

"As a man, one must have courage. And as a leader hopeful of leading humanity into the next era, even more courage is required!"

With Rao Shou's words, due to his rapid advancement and unstable realm, the aura of his peak Fifth Rank stage burst forth, filling the room with a touch of bloodlust.