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While silently analyzing the personality traits of God-King Lu Yao, Qiu Tu respectfully bowed and said, "Your Majesty Lu Yao."

"I have come on behalf of His Highness Prince Huiming to welcome your visit."

After saying that, Qiu Tu raised his head and said calmly, "His Highness is already waiting for you at the royal court."

"If you need anything, just let me know and we'll prepare in advance."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, God-King Lu Yao's gaze lingered on the silver mask on Qiu Tu's face for two seconds, then she revealed a gentle expression and spoke.

"But... the main purpose of my trip is to pay my respects to His Majesty the Tyrant. I wonder if His Majesty has the time?"

Upon hearing Lu Yao's words, Qiu Tu narrowed his eyes behind his mask and calmly replied, "Your Majesty, I'm sorry. Before I set out, I only received orders from Prince Huiming."

"But His Majesty did not receive it."

"So...whether you can see His Majesty or not, you may need to inquire for yourself after you arrive at the royal court."

Hearing Qiu Tu's impeccable answer, Lu Yao God-King smiled and glanced at Qiu Tu, then smoothed her hair and took the initiative to speak, "Silver-Masked God-King, would you mind having a word with me in private?"

Regardless of their level, no god-king has the right to refuse an invitation from a high-level god-king.

So, Qiu Tu nodded slightly, then waved his men away and walked alone with Lu Yao, the God-King, to the top of a small hill nearby.

Gazing at the desolate scene in the distance, the Deer God King raised her clear deer eyes, looked at Qiu Tu, and spoke with a smile.

"Silver-masked God King... I don't know if it's just my imagination, but I always feel that you are very wary and have a strong sense of vigilance when you are facing me."

Can you tell me why?

Qiu Tu: .....

Qiu Tu wasn't surprised that God-King Lu Yao could sense his emotions. But he was somewhat taken aback that God-King Lu Yao had said it so casually.

Therefore, he couldn't help but think about how to cover things up perfectly.

At this moment, God-King Lu Yao did not force Qiu Tu to give an answer, but instead took the initiative to change the subject.

She said gently, "Actually... I came to the 'Royal Court' for two reasons. First, I wanted to pay my respects to His Majesty the Tyrant and discuss some important matters. Second, I also wanted to inquire about something."

Qiu Tu stood there, his expression behind the mask unchanged, and he didn't say a word.

God-King Lu Yao wasn't annoyed. She looked at Qiu Tu, then her voice held just the right amount of curiosity, "I've heard... a new God-King has recently emerged on the path to supreme power within the 'Path of Destruction'?"

Upon hearing Lu Yao's question, Qiu Tu felt a chill run down his spine, knowing that the real topic was about to begin.

He lowered his head slightly, his expression unchanged beneath the mask, and said, "I'm sorry, Your Majesty, this matter is a royal secret, and I cannot disclose it to you."

Upon hearing this, God-King Lu Yao smiled and said, "Don't be in such a hurry."

"I don't want to ask about the specifics of this god-king."

"Actually, I want to make a deal with the royal court, or rather... His Majesty the Tyrant."

"A deal?" Qiu Tu looked at God-King Lu Yao, somewhat puzzled.

Lu Yao nodded calmly. "Yes. A deal."

She said calmly, "I know where that God-King is now."

"I think His Majesty the Tyrant should be very interested in this information and willing to offer me a deal that satisfies me."

As she spoke, she smiled slightly, just like before.

But at that moment, for some reason, Qiu Tu suddenly felt that the woman's appearance had changed.

It's clearly the same person, with the same smile. Before, God King Lu Yao's smile was like that of a gentle young woman.

But now, Lu Yao's slightly upturned lips resembled a scorpion raising its venomous stinger.

However, Qiu Tu has come a long way over the years, and he wasn't easily intimidated.

Who knows if this woman is telling the truth or trying to get something for nothing?

Therefore, although he was somewhat shocked by Lu Yao's words, he quickly calmed down and asked, "Your Majesty, is this true?"

"Could you tell me some other information so I can report back?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, God-King Lu Yao gave him a deep look, then smiled gently and said, "Of course..."

"No, that's not allowed."

She looked at Qiu Tu, then smiled and said, "Silver-masked God King, this matter is too confidential. I still hope to talk to Hui Ming or His Majesty the Tyrant in person."

"You just need to pass on my message."

"As for whether they believe it or not..."

At this point, God-King Lu Yao paused, then smiled and said, "I believe... I still have that much credibility."

Seeing that God-King Lu Yao wasn't taking the bait, Qiu Tu's brows furrowed slightly beneath his mask.

Then, at that moment, God-King Lu Yao said, "Actually, I know more than just the location of the God-King of Destruction who has embarked on the path to the highest realm."

"What I know far exceeds the imagination of Huiming and His Majesty the Tyrant."

"What exactly are those two guys from the mysterious faction up to?"

"What scheme has Her Majesty the Witch devised over the past thousand years, and what is she trying to do?"

"Furthermore, His Majesty Tianyan also has plans for the Temple of Order..."

"I know everything..."

At this point, God-King Lu Yao glanced at Qiu Tu and said with a smile, "It just depends on whether you... have any bargaining chips that can sway me..."

“I even know... what you and the Immortal Faction are doing…”

Upon hearing Lu Yao's words, Qiu Tu's brows, hidden beneath his silver mask, were almost furrowed into a deep frown.

He realized he had underestimated the woman before him, and even Princess Huiming had underestimated her...

This woman is insane...

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Chapter 956 Lu Yao: You're not really the Silver-Masked God King (Seeking monthly votes)

There was a reason why Qiu Tu said that God King Lu Yao was crazy.

Let's assume that what God-King Lu Yao said is true, and that she really does have confidential information from various factions. Then she is essentially holding a huge powder keg.

This intelligence is top-level and most sensitive classified information from the six major factions. If it is discovered to have been leaked, it could lead to a fight to the death.

However, she didn't care at all and instead held onto these secrets, hoping to sell them for a higher price.

There is only one explanation: she was prepared to be at odds with the whole world, even with the determination to gamble everything.

What is this if not madness?

But... why would a high-ranking god-king standing at the pinnacle of the world go so crazy?

This doesn't make sense...

Thinking this, Qiu Tu's brain raced, trying to guess why God-King Lu Yao did this.

A moment later, a thought flashed through his mind, and he couldn't help but make a guess.

If he remembered correctly, according to the information provided by the Shadow Department and Princess Huiming, God King Luyao was a veteran God King of the Life Path, and had been famous for a long time.

Before the "Bone God King Incident", she disguised herself as a harmless god king for a full thousand years.

Then the "King of the Bone Gods Incident" occurred, and nearly a thousand years passed. All of this adds up to more than two thousand years.

The lifespan of a high-level god-king is generally around three thousand years. This means that unless she can embark on that elusive path to the supreme realm, she may only have a few hundred years left.

So...she panicked?

In order to find the ultimate path to life before her lifespan runs out, she began to use any means necessary, even risking everything.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu suddenly realized something. He felt like he had connected all the clues.

Moreover... it was precisely because he discovered Lu Yao God King's "weakness" that Qiu Tu breathed a slight sigh of relief.

He was never afraid of difficulties or powerful enemies; what he feared were opponents who had no desires or ambitions.

Because as long as there is desire, there will inevitably be flaws, which in turn create opportunities and room for maneuver.

And this is precisely what Qiu Tu excels at.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu felt a surge of confidence. Then he gave Lu Yao, the God-King, a deep look.

Now that we've found Lu Yao God-King's desires and weaknesses, the remaining question is whether she's bluffing or truly possesses such abilities.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu's gaze behind his mask sharpened. He bowed slightly to God-King Lu Yao and said in a steady voice,

"Your Majesty Lu Yao, the intelligence and information you just mentioned are a bit too exaggerated."

"So...can you tell me how you obtained so much classified information?"

Hearing Qiu Tu's words, the gentle smile on Deer Yao God-King's face did not diminish in the slightest. Her clear, doe-like eyes quietly gazed at Qiu Tu, and her voice remained as gentle as a spring breeze.

"Silver-masked God King, this is my secret. You don't need to know."

"You only need to relay my words verbatim to Prince Huiming and His Majesty the Tyrant."

She paused, then added, "As for the details, I will explain them to them myself."

Clearly, no matter how gentle Lu Yao appeared, she still possessed the arrogance of a high-ranking god-king at heart.

However, Qiu Tu needed to verify in advance whether Lu Yao possessed any intelligence so he could make arrangements accordingly. If he simply allowed Lu Yao to meet the Radiant Princess or the Tyrant of Destruction, he would have no way to remedy the situation.

So… upon hearing Lu Yao's words, Qiu Tu raised his head, met her gaze, and then said with a serious expression,

"What if I insist?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, the smile of God King Lu Yao faded slightly, and the gentleness in his eyes seemed to freeze for a moment.

Clearly, she hadn't expected that an ordinary guardian god would dare to defy her.

Although she appears gentle, that doesn't mean she wouldn't kill someone.

Given the transcendent status of a high-level god-king in the "Eternal Continent," even if she killed Qiu Tu for such an offense, the "Destruction Court" wouldn't be able to find fault.

Before she could refuse a second time, Qiu Tu spoke up again, explaining in a humble yet assertive manner.

"Your Majesty, please forgive my rudeness."

"The main problem is... the information you provided is too crucial, and there's absolutely no corroborating evidence. If I were to simply return and report back without any proof, how could His Highness Huiming and His Majesty the Tyrant believe me?"

"If they ask me questions and I don't know the answers, they will think I'm incompetent."

At this point, Qiu Tu paused for a moment, then added, "They might even... suspect that I'm colluding with you privately and deliberately exaggerating."

"This will actually affect you."

His tone was extremely sincere, and he humbled himself, appearing completely loyal and concerned for Lu Yao.

These words clearly touched upon the God-King Lu Yao. She fell silent, her beautiful deer-like eyes scrutinizing Qiu Tu, seemingly trying to determine the truthfulness of his words.

After a moment, she sighed softly, as if making some concession, "Fine, I might as well tell you something."

She gazed into the distance, her doe-like eyes becoming distant, as if piercing through time and space. "As a high-ranking god-king of the life path, I manage the life forces of multiple worlds in place of the 'Origin of the World.'"

"This also gave me a special innate divine skill."

"I can see the life energy of the gods, or rather... their destiny."

"Life energy? Luck?" Qiu Tu's heart stirred, and he repeated it.

“That’s right.” God-King Lu Yao nodded. “No matter how clever a deity’s disguise is or how mysterious his methods are, the life energy on his body and the fortune of the world on him cannot be faked.”

"There are definitely more high-level god-kings than ordinary god-kings, and there are definitely more ordinary god-kings than celestial gods or ordinary deities."

"This life energy is like a flame in the night; no matter how you try to conceal it, it cannot be completely extinguished."

"Even... if I pay a certain price, I can see the direction, trajectory, and anomalies of this life energy."

At this point, she changed the subject, her gaze falling on Qiu Tu, "Just like you."

“I can tell that you are not actually the Silver-Masked God King.”

Upon hearing Lu Yao's words, Qiu Tu's heart skipped a beat, and the muscles beneath his mask tensed instantly.

Lu Yao, the God-King, spoke softly, yet each word struck Qiu Tu's heart like a heavy hammer.