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"In this situation, everything actually becomes extremely favorable to us."

"Because the two sides that enter the fray first are likely to antagonize other factions, leading to a depletion of their strength."

"Therefore, the various sages devised a plan to 'go with the flow.'"

"They actively fueled the 'Immortal Tomb's' western blockade plan."

"Not only were they deliberately blocked, but... they even used a special artifact to expand the scope of the blockade."

"Now, it's not just the important gathering places of divine kingdoms along the major routes of the 'Ancient Continent - West' that are blocked by that white mist. Even the important gathering places of divine kingdoms along the major routes of the south are blocked."

"Moreover, this white fog is now showing signs of gradually expanding."

"Although I don't know how the Your Majesties are planning, I guess their direction is most likely... to seal off all the locations of the divine kingdoms whose coordinates have been exposed."

Upon hearing Elena's words, Qiu Tu's eyes flashed with a hint of realization, and then he nodded slightly.

He was intelligent, but not a god. He only knew that the four giants of the "Order God Kingdom" were going with the flow, but he didn't know how they were doing it.

Looking back now, it's actually the simplest and most useful approach: scaling up.

To stop a plan, you don't necessarily need to stand up against it. That might very well make you the first to speak out, becoming a prime target for the plan's creators.

On the contrary, over-exercising can be a good approach.

A plan that originally only slightly affected the interests of most people has, due to its excessive implementation, caused the interests of most people to be damaged, naturally leading to more and more opponents.

The four giants of Order are clearly using this tactic: Didn't the "Immortal Path" want to control its influence and gradually test the bottom line of other paths? Then they'll just expand it directly, affecting the interests of all paths. In that case, the "Immortal Path," having incurred the wrath of the masses, will naturally be besieged by all paths.

Of course, this plan sounds simple, but it will definitely be a delicate task in practice and requires various kinds of support.

Even... this could very well be just one link in a tightly linked plan by the "Four Giants of Order," with a series of plans following behind.

For example... a divine kingdom deliberately isolated from all possible exposure...

Qiu Tu then considered many terrifying possibilities.

Just as Qiu Tu was thinking this, Elena spoke again.

She said, "Of course, we should consider defeat before we consider victory."

"When formulating the plan, Your Majesties should also add an extra layer of insurance to the plan."

"After all... no one knows whether this plan will lead to other outcomes."

"In this situation, the emperors must ensure that they can step down in a reasonable and justifiable manner at any time to clean up the mess."

"Or... once the plan has been executed to a certain extent, they can have a reasonable way out and reap the rewards of victory."

At this point, Elena paused, gestured to Qiu Tu with her chin, and said, "And the insurance they chose is you."

"Or rather...your deaths."

Qiu Tu had already figured everything out, so when he heard Elena's words, he naturally replied, "I understand."

"Because the candidate for this excuse cannot be too high or too low."

Even a high-ranking guardian deity like the God-King would be a devastating blow to the "Temple."

"But if it's as low as a first or second-level god-king, then it's too easy for people to see that it's just an excuse."

"The best team is one like ours, with several first and second-level god-kings, a group of celestial gods, and someone like me with super potential."

"This excuse can be used to take over the role without causing too much loss."

Upon hearing this, Elena's eyes lit up with a smile.

She nodded, agreeing with Qiu Tu's idea, but then added, "And you forgot something."

"There are two other reasons why we chose you, or rather, all of you."

"Firstly... your plan to exchange prisoners was conducted before the 'Immortal Tomb' operation, making it more discreet."

"Secondly... don't forget, you've never cleared yourself of suspicion as a spy."

"Although everything you've done is for the 'Temple,' your identity is still tainted. Whether you truly serve the 'Temple,' are a double agent, or are just an ordinary spy aligned with the 'Chaotic Path,' in times like these, you are someone who can be sacrificed."

At this point, Elena paused again, then said, "So... after the other three God-Kings chose you, the Dark God-King couldn't even defend you or fight for you."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu smiled nonchalantly. He said, "Isn't it more than just that there's no way to explain or fight for it?"

"If I'm not mistaken, you and the Ink God King are even more ruthless towards me in this matter. Otherwise, you might even be implicated."

I don't know if it's because we haven't seen each other for several days, but Elena really liked Qiu Tu's state tonight.

She nodded noncommittally, then smiled and recited a passage from the Ink God King's evaluation.

"At this critical moment, what's needed is his toughness, his ability to step up!"

"He's so weak and useless; he's truly a waste of the 'Temple's' training!"

Upon hearing Elena's words, Qiu Tu gave her a strange look.

Putting aside... how much "temple" training he actually received, isn't this just... a suggestive remark?

Do I need to be tough myself? Do I need to step up and take the lead?

When you're really hard and it's time to push it up, don't let the Ink God King yell from there!

Thinking this, Qiu Tu coughed and then said, "I understand your difficulties."

"Therefore, I prepared a solution to break the deadlock well in advance."

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, Elena became curious as well. She couldn't help but ask, "What method?"

Qiu Tu knew that Elena was trustworthy because she came to see him late at night.

Therefore, Qiu Tu didn't hide anything and said simply and directly, "Actually... I have already brought back the prisoners."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Elena was taken aback at first, and then looked at Qiu Tu with some surprise.

To be honest, Qiu Tu's words really surprised her.

Although the "Temple of Order" was unable to transmit information in real time due to the white fog, it was also unable to know what Qiu Tu had done in the "Chaotic Western Capital".

To retrieve the prisoners, Qiu Tu not only had to traverse the white mist, bypass the blockade of the "Immortal Heavenly Tomb," and delve into the battlefield of the "Chaotic Western Capital" to meet the Shepherd God King, but also, in this perilous time, persuade the Shepherd God King to uphold the agreement, and even to change it to one more favorable to the "Temple of Order."

It's important to understand that the initial agreement between the two sides was to exchange prisoners together. Now, the prisoners from the "Chaos Faction" haven't been returned yet, but Qiu Tu has already received the prisoners from the "Temple of Order." This agreement is inherently unequal.

Thinking this, Elena couldn't help but glance at Qiu Tu.

Although Elena had noticed earlier that Qiu Tu spent more time than others in handling matters, he was always faster in other aspects. Moreover, he was exceptionally thorough in his work.

But the fact that she had brought back the prisoners during this time still surprised her a little.

However, as Elena thought about it, a hint of doubt crept into her mind.

Although Qiu Tu said he had brought back prisoners, there were no prisoners in Qiu Tu's group.

Just then, as she was thinking this, Qiu Tu took out the "World Pearl" that the white-clothed woman had given him.

Upon seeing the "special treasure" that resembled a glass ball, Elena was first taken aback, and then her expression changed.

Then, she reached out to take it, but as soon as she reached out, she remembered that the "special treasure" in front of her belonged to Qiu Tu, so she stopped abruptly.

She paused silently for two seconds before relaxing, leaning back in her chair, and then looked at Qiu Tu with a strange expression before speaking.

"Qiu Tu... I'm starting to really suspect you're a mole within the 'Chaotic Path'."

To be honest, tonight's arrival and Elena's entire reaction were almost exactly what Qiu Tu expected: except... now.

However, Qiu Tu was also quick-witted. In just a moment, he guessed the reason for Elena's reaction:

Is there something wrong with this gem?

Or perhaps... this precious pearl is so valuable that even the Guardian God-King was somewhat flustered?

Thinking this, Qiu Tu frowned slightly.

'That bastard Lao Bai, he actually tried to scam me!'

'Luckily... I met with Elena beforehand and didn't hide anything from her. Otherwise... something bad might have happened.'

Qiu Tu's thinking was not without reason.

Based on his understanding of Walter White, Walter White was a meticulous person. This precious gem was so important and so sensitive; if Walter White had only considered things from his perspective, he would definitely have told him.

But Old Bai didn't, which means he had his own plans and thoughts.

Judging from Elena's reaction, we can guess Old White's purpose: nothing more than to prove in front of the "Four Giants of Order" that Qiu Tu and the "Chaos Path" have a close relationship.

This would only increase the suspicions of the "Four Giants of Order," who already distrusted Qiu Tu. Qiu Tu, in turn, would be even more determined to choose the "Chaotic Path"...

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Thinking this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but look at Elena and then said, "If I said... I don't know what this thing is, would you believe me?"

Elena covered her mouth and chuckled upon hearing this, then said, "Of course. If you knew, you definitely wouldn't have taken it out in front of me."

"Unless... you're playing a counterintuitive game, deliberately revealing your identity to try and fool me."

At this point, Elena looked at Qiu Tu with a half-smile, then reminded him, "However... the reason I trust you is because we have a good relationship."

"Furthermore... I am merely a minor guardian god-king, of low status, and my decisions are not required to be responsible for the entire 'Order Path'."

Qiu Tu:...

God's fucking status is not high.

Elena, oblivious to Qiu Tu's inner monologue, continued, "If I were His Majesty the Ink-Colored Ones, then... my mindset would definitely be completely different from what it is now."

Her beautiful eyes swept across Qiu Tu's face, and then she said, "For those in positions of power, every word and action carries the weight of the lives of hundreds of millions of people."

"And they also have countless talented people around them at their disposal."

"Therefore, once a seed of doubt is planted in their hearts, they will never use you again."

"After all, they don't need to take such a risk."

Qiu Tu, being in a position of power, was actually quite aware of Elena's warning.

However, he knew that this was not absolute.

So he looked at Elena, took a drag of his cigarette, and said, "There's a premise to that too."

Elena said "Oh" and looked at Qiu Tu.

Qiu Tu's eyes were sharp as he confidently stated, "That means I am replaceable."

"If a talented person is irreplaceable, then even if those in power dislike them, they have no choice but to use them."

Some people are suspected by their superiors and even stripped of their military power, but in the end, the army is returned to them. Is it just good luck? Some people rise and fall several times, but are always reinstated. Is it just good luck?

No, it's just because we can't do without him.

No one but him could do what he could do.

This is what makes it irreplaceable.

At this moment, upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Elena's smile grew even wider.

She looked at Qiu Tu and teased, "So... you think you're irreplaceable?"

Qiu Tu didn't answer directly. Instead, he showed the "World Treasure Pearl" in his hand again and asked, "Do you think... anyone else could get this in just a few days?"

"Or...do you think someone else can obtain crucial information from the 'Immortal Heavenly Tomb'?"

At this point, Qiu Tu looked at Elena with a serious expression and said, "Isn't the reason why you and the Ink God King want to protect me because of my irreplaceable nature?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Elena couldn't help but cover her mouth and chuckle. She already had a great figure, and with her smile, large patches of her white, smooth chest trembled and heaved, drawing attention.

"Hehehe. Don't be surprised, the reason I want to protect you is really because of your irreplaceable nature."

"However, it's not because of your intelligence capabilities, but because... it seems like no one else can make me feel as comfortable as you."

At this point, Elena looked at Qiu Tu with a seductive gaze, her eyes sharp and alluring.

It looked as if, if they weren't discussing serious matters, Qiu Tu could be executed on the spot and drained dry.

Qiu Tu: .....