Let them offer their loyalty!-Chapter 1484 - 633: Qiu Tu Refuses to Take Any Detours (Monthly Ticket Requested) (2)

"Even though you've been careful enough and decided to stay hidden, the fact that they've guessed you're still around means they won't lose patience."

"And even if you plan to wait it out for a day or two, before you leave, they'll probably join forces and sweep the area, forcing you out."

"With your weak strength, it's very likely you can't survive that large-scale sweep."

"So, within three hours, make your choice. Fight, run, deceive…"

"Now, the countdown begins!"

Staring at the endless "Crisis Intuition" alerts, Qiu Tu's face changed completely!

Did those two spot my location as soon as I descended? And then, when they came over, I managed to dodge them, so they put on a show, pretending to leave? Trying to trick me into coming out?

In reality, they've been waiting nearby all along, just for me to show myself?

And even if I don't show up, once three hours are up, they'll just brute force the area and force me out?!

Thinking of this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but curse inwardly: No wonder those at Eighth Rank aren't easy! These two old snakes! Even putting on a damn act to fool me! They're just not human!

And this shitty "God's Trial"—can't they space people out a bit more? We're so close together, isn't this just serving yourself up on a platter? Or have the Eighth Rank Cataclysmic beings gotten some new, weird ability?!

After cursing quietly in his heart for a moment, Qiu Tu quickly started thinking about how to survive this crisis.

This crisis was without a doubt the biggest Qiu Tu had faced in the past year.

Two Eighth Rank experts—and one was even in late Eighth Rank—Qiu Tu had almost zero chance to fight back. Even if... Qing Lan from the rear arrived, the two of them weren't enough.

So, Qiu Tu almost instantly ruled out the "fight" option—this was like an ant trying to topple a tree.

As for "running"… that was really tough too. Compared to the Seventh Rank, Eighth Rank was an all-round upgrade. At their speed, there was no way he could escape.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu's eyes narrowed slightly. He knew he only had one option left: "deceive"!

The more he thought about it, the grimmer Qiu Tu's expression became.

Actually, if he wanted to fool Golden Lion and Zhi Yan, the best way was to disguise as a Little Yaksha.

After all, Jackal's and Muye's betrayals had already been exposed within the "Fog Hidden Association." Both had also been released by the "Punishment Divine Domain," so they weren't by his side—he couldn't disguise as them.

So, Qiu Tu could only disguise as the fallen Little Yaksha to have any hope of earning Golden Lion's and Zhi Yan's trust.

But... this is the "Northeast Region." How did the fallen Little Yaksha make it here, and why did he just happen to end up where the "Candidate" descended?

It's fair to say—the anomaly of the "Candidate's" descent completely blocked all of Qiu Tu's easy routes!

Thinking this, Qiu Tu's face grew even more serious—he knew all shortcuts were blocked.

He could only risk everything for one last shot!

He quickly recalled all the prompts from "Crisis Intuition," and started calculating furiously in his mind!

Minute by minute, time ticked away. The dark, burning forest seemed to sense the tension, growing deathly silent…

Finally, when the countdown hit the fifth minute, Qiu Tu made his decision!

He took a deep breath, composed himself, then suddenly unleashed his entire aura!

In that instant, the Seventh Rank Deity's power—already above what the "Edge Region" could contain—made the entire "Edge Region" creak under the strain.

Visibly, Cataclysmic Power began to gather, and cracks appeared in the space!

At the same time, about a kilometer away, Golden Lion and Zhi Yan, who were quietly lying in ambush, sensed that enormous power too!

The two of them froze for a moment, then first looked in Qiu Tu's direction, and exchanged a glance—each saw the confusion in the other's eyes.

Golden Lion asked with a big question mark on his face, "What the hell is that 'Candidate' doing? Summoning backup? Bluffing?"

Zhi Yan looked like a woman barely into her thirties, with a few similarities to Li Feng in her features, but plain in dress, and radiating a subtle grace carved by time with each movement.

Hearing Golden Lion's words, her eyes sparkled with calm as she replied, "No idea. Shall we go take a look?"

Golden Lion nodded slightly. After going through so much trouble to ambush a "Candidate," it would be a waste to run off just because the opponent started showing off their aura.

But just as he was thinking that, from the spot where Qiu Tu erupted in aura, a sudden shout rang out, "King Zhi Yan! Lord Golden Lion! I'm Qiu Tu! Wait for me!"

As soon as he finished, Qiu Tu burst out with all his strength, rushing toward them!

Before this, Golden Lion and Zhi Yan only knew they'd encountered a "Candidate"; they hadn't realized it was Qiu Tu.

So, for a split second, both their faces changed. Golden Lion's turned to joy, while Zhi Yan's gaze darkened.

Even as the two reacted differently, Qiu Tu darted right past them, heading farther away!

As he flew, he called back, "King Zhi Yan! Lord Golden Lion! Wait for me! I have something to discuss with you!"

He looked just about ready to bolt at any second.

Seeing this, Golden Lion broke into a grim grin; killing intent blazing in his eyes, Eighth Rank power flaring. With a BOOM!, space shattered! A rift opened between reality and the "Boundless Inner Sea"!

He vanished in a flash, set on chasing down the fleeing Qiu Tu!

But! Just then, as if Qiu Tu sensed the anomaly behind him, he swung his head around violently.

When he saw the two, his face lit up with delight, and he did a perfect 180, swooping straight back to them!

Just now Qiu Tu had called out their names and run off; they'd thought he was going to escape. Golden Lion was already primed to chase. But now, with one turn, Qiu Tu's sudden reversal made him stop dead in his tracks.

The jerk was so abrupt, he almost strained his back!

'What the hell is this guy doing?'

Maybe Qiu Tu's actions were just too bizarre—so much so that even Golden Lion, who deeply hated Qiu Tu, found his confusion momentarily outweighing his killing intent.

At this moment, right as Golden Lion was thinking this, Qiu Tu finally flew up to the two of them.

Landing, facing them, Qiu Tu greeted them warmly, "King Zhi Yan, Lord Golden Lion, you didn't go far, huh? That means there's still time for everything."