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However, once they reveal their true form and face Zhao Ji's trump card, there is a risk of their demise.

Back then, they abandoned the path of the gods and chose the path of the earth gods, wasn't it so that they could live a little longer?

They were naturally unwilling to take such a huge risk to kill Zhao Ji...

Perhaps noticing the hesitation of the other two God-Kings, the Eastern God-King said with a hint of exasperation, "With you all so hesitant and indecisive, what great things can you accomplish?"

"Don't forget, we've betrayed 'Dawn Moon'!"

"Given this ambush, do you think she'll let us go, given her personality?"

Upon hearing her words, the other two god-kings also fell silent...

...

Meanwhile, at the Crimson Collar.

After the meeting, the four dispersed, and Qiu Tu and Zhao Ji continued to discuss their next plan to seize the "divine status".

Apocalypse and Doris happened to be going the same way, so they walked out together.

Perhaps because Zehime wasn't around, both of them seemed more relaxed.

After walking for a while, Tianqi casually remarked, as if in idle conversation, "I didn't expect Lady Doris to have chosen Her Majesty 'Dawn Moon' so early on."

"You certainly have a discerning eye."

Upon hearing Tianqi's words, Doris's eyes flickered slightly, and the next second, a bright smile bloomed on her charming face. She said, "It's all thanks to Qiu Tu. If it weren't for his introduction, I wouldn't have had so many opportunities."

As expected, this was exactly what Doris had anticipated. Upon hearing Qiu Tu mentioned, Tianqi immediately chimed in, "Oh, right... Qiu Tu."

He feigned ignorance and asked, "By the way, Lady Doris, I've never quite figured out what the relationship is between Qiu Tu and Her Majesty Xi Yue?"

Upon hearing Apocalypse's question, Doris's lips curled up slightly, revealing her single, white, sharp right fang.

Then she gently twirled her hair with her fingers before feigning hesitation and saying, "I'm not quite sure either..."

"I've only heard that their relationship is unusual. Within Her Majesty 'Xi Yue's' team, they jokingly refer to Qiu Tu's official title as 'Zhao Ji's Chamberlain.'"

At this point, Doris paused, "They were probably just ordinary guards or assistants."

After saying that, she smiled charmingly and added, "After all... who doesn't know Qiu Tu's reputation?"

"Love one person every day, and be deeply affectionate every day."

"Given Her Majesty Xiyue's personality, it's definitely impossible for her to have anything going on with him."

"Crack!" Doris's words only made things worse, and Apocalypse's expression darkened considerably. Then, he lost his temper and stomped on a stone step in the castle, breaking it.

Seeing this, Doris's eyes revealed a hint of understanding and a smile...

'So... he's Xi Yue's simp.'

Thinking this, she couldn't help but recall the beauty and grace of Princess Zhao in her younger days...

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Chapter 686 That Year I Was 17, Number One in the World (Seeking Monthly Tickets)

In Doris's memory, Zeki's past life could truly be considered a legend.

She remembered her father saying that Princess Zhao was not born in the "Boundless Sea of ​​Hearts," but in a dilapidated world.

Moreover, she was neither a member of the ruling class, nor an aristocrat, nor even an ordinary commoner. She was just an orphan who had relied on the charity of others and scavenging in cemeteries since childhood.

If the story had unfolded normally, Zehime might have died young during her long journey of growth.

Or, relying on her innate ruthlessness, she might survive, eventually rise through the ranks, and become extremely wealthy and powerful.

However, in a stable, class-based environment, it was destined that she would find it difficult to reach the pinnacle of that world.

But... some people might just be born with incredible luck.

When Zeki was a teenager, that world, like the current human world, was swallowed up by the "Boundless Heart Sea," ushering in the "Cataclysmic Era."

The arrival of extraordinary power, coupled with the apocalypse, caused a complete reshuffling of the world. This also created an opportunity for Zehime.

With her extraordinary talent, she rose to the forefront of the times...

What followed was somewhat similar to an enhanced version of Qiu Tu.

In just one year, Zhao Ji cultivated from an ordinary person to the sixth rank, and in two years, she cultivated to the eighth rank. After that, she participated in the "Trial of the Gods" and, in the hands of countless old and powerful evil gods, seized the "Godhood" and advanced to the rank of God, directly becoming a giant in her own right.

Even so, she did not stop. She studied the structure of "catastrophic abilities" and innovatively discovered the "catastrophic equation set," which freed "catastrophic abilities" from being tied to individuals. Instead, they could be freely combined by living beings.

Afterwards, she discovered a realm beyond the gods and found a way to advance. This caused a sensation throughout the entire "Boundless Sea of ​​Mind".

If things ended there, then Zhao Ji could at most be considered a research-oriented deity with a certain reputation.

It holds a high position in the current "Boundless Sea of ​​the Heart," but it was nothing in the era when the gods were so brilliant.

However! Princess Zetsu is not just a research-oriented goddess! In addition to her research, her combat power is also extremely exaggerated.

Although the world she lived in didn't offer her much warmth.

But perhaps every living being inherently bound by the concept of home. For the sake of the beings of that world, Zehime fought against other gods countless times. Almost... she never suffered a defeat.

The worst they ever fought was a draw, achieved only by the combined efforts of several gods.

It can be said that back then, Zhao Ji single-handedly defeated all the gods of the "Boundless Heart Sea".

Even Doris's father, a supreme god, could only admit defeat in front of Zehime.

More importantly, it should be noted that Princess Zetsu was only 17 years old that year.

I was seventeen that year, the best in the world.

This is Princess Zhao.

Such an impressive record has earned Zhao Ji a large following of fans in "Boundless Heart Sea".

Back then, countless evil gods worshipped Zhao Ji madly. Many great evil gods and celestial beings also tried to pursue Zhao Ji.

However, Zhao Ji refused them all without hesitation, citing her "single-minded pursuit of the Dao" as the reason.

Now it seems... Apocalypse was very likely one of those simps who pursued Zhao Ji back then but couldn't get her.

Thinking about this, Doris couldn't help but recall the scene not long ago when Zeki questioned Apocalypse about information. For some reason, Doris felt a little like laughing.

After all... Zhao Ji was a reincarnated cultivator, with a different appearance, identity, and even name. But Tian Qi wasn't...

Therefore, if Tianqi was truly an important follower back then, how could Zhaoji have forgotten him? She would have recognized him at a glance.

Now, Zhao Ji still needs to get information about Tianqi from Qiu Tu, which only proves one thing: Zhao Ji has absolutely no memory of Tianqi.

Thinking about the ambiguous relationship between Zhao Ji and Qiu Tu, Doris's eyes curved slightly, and she suddenly felt that things were even more interesting.

So, she unconsciously wrapped her slender fingers around the ends of her hair a couple more times, then winked charmingly and asked feigned ignorance, "Lord Tianqi seems a little angry?"

"How strange. Who is Her Majesty Zhao Ji interested in, and what does it have to do with Lord Tianqi?"

Her voice was languid, soft, and extremely pleasant to listen to. Combined with her intonation, even a very ordinary sentence sounded incredibly ambiguous when spoken by her.

But that wasn't all. After teasing Tianqi, she pretended to remember something, lightly covering her mouth with her delicate hand, and said with a surprised expression, "Could it be... Lord Tianqi has feelings for Her Majesty Zhaoji? Hiss..."

Sure enough, Apocalypse panicked upon hearing Doris's words. He quickly looked around and then whispered a reminder, "Lady Doris, please be quiet."

"You can't just say that. Do you want to get us both killed?"

Doris has always been fearless, so when she saw Apocalypse so flustered, she immediately covered her mouth and chuckled.

After laughing, Doris winked charmingly at Apocalypse and then teased, "If you like someone, you like them. Back then, so many people fell at the feet of Her Majesty Xiyue. It's normal for Lord Apocalypse to be moved."

"Besides... you can't just do it and not take responsibility for it."

At this point, she said meaningfully, "Don't be fooled by Qiu Tu's respectable appearance. He can still be a scoundrel if he takes off his coat."

"Moreover, even a virtuous woman can be swayed by a persistent man. Faced with Qiu Tu's relentless pursuit, Your Majesty Zhao Ji will inevitably hesitate."

At this point, she looked at Tianqi and clicked her tongue twice. "Compared to the two of them, Lord Tianqi, you are far inferior."

Upon hearing Doris's words, Apocalypse: .....

Perhaps the topic was too sensitive, because after Doris finished speaking, Apocalypse's face remained expressionless, and he remained silent throughout.

And so it went until they left Doris's castle before Apocalypse stopped and whispered to Doris, "Lady Doris."

“Compared to Qiu Tu, we are old friends who have known each other for many years. We are definitely more in sync on many things.”

"Now that we are both under Her Majesty Zhao Ji's command, let's exchange and communicate more about any intelligence we may have."

Upon hearing Apocalypse's words, Doris's alluring eyes shimmered. She smiled slightly and nodded, acknowledging Apocalypse's invitation for an alliance.

However, after nodding, she still took the initiative to ask, "But... Lord Tianqi, did you really come here this time to pledge allegiance to Her Majesty Zhaoji?"

Her eyes flickered slightly before she explained her situation, "Actually... I didn't know anything about Your Majesty's past life at first. I was completely manipulated by Qiu Tu and forced to join their camp."

"If I could do it all over again and make the same choice, I would probably be more cautious."

"After all, you know. In the 'Boundless Sea of ​​the Heart,' while I can't exactly roam freely, I can certainly secure a small corner."

"It's really pointless to do something so risky with such low returns."

Whether it was Doris's words that moved Apocalypse or not, his eyes flickered slightly, as if he was considering how to respond.

However, he was clearly not a simple person. Although Doris acted with utmost candor, his gaze quickly hardened again.

He looked at Doris with a serious expression and said, "Lady Doris, I am different from you. I really want to stay by Her Majesty Zehime's side."

"I understand how you feel, but I still want to tell you that following Her Majesty Zhaoji is the right thing to do."

Upon hearing Apocalypse's "sincere" words, Doris was first taken aback, then her face lit up with a smile, and a hint of amusement seemed to appear in her eyes...

......

During the small meeting of the four of them just now, Qiu Tu and Zhao Ji made some extra arrangements for Tianqi.

Since Tianqi has pledged allegiance to Zhaoji, it certainly can't be empty talk. He must offer something to demonstrate his sincerity.

Just as Qiu Tu needed to integrate the human camp to improve his own strength, the task assigned to Tianqi by the two of them was to arrange for the Fog Shadow Society to withdraw from the "Southwest Region" and hand over the "Southwest Region" to the human camp.

Afterwards, Qiu Tu asked Tianqi to lead the "Mist Shadow Society" to assist the human camp in controlling the "Southwest Region" and to persuade the Second Sanctuary to merge into the human camp, so that Qiu Tu could become the master of humanity.

Therefore, Apocalypse will definitely be much busier in the future.

After seeing Apocalypse off, Doris watched his departing figure, her arms wrapped around her ample bosom, her slender hands twirling her hair, her eyes flickering, lost in thought.

Doris quietly drifted off into thought for a while, then turned and walked back to the castle with light steps.

When she returned to the castle, Qiu Tu and Zhao Ji had already finished their conversation.

When Doris saw Zephyr again, the initial resentment was gone from her eyes; only admiration and respect remained.

Clearly, she wasn't just a fan of Apocalypse; she was also one of Zephyr's biggest admirers back then...

Perhaps sensing Doris's gaze, Zehime's cold eyes fell upon her, lingering for a moment before she spoke, "Your father... is very good."

I don't know what it was about those words that struck a chord with Doris. In that instant, Doris's eyes welled up with tears.

Upon seeing this, a hint of sadness appeared on Zhao Ji's usually expressionless face. However, she, who was not usually good at expressing herself, did not say anything more, but simply nodded slightly, and then disappeared from the spot in a flash.

After Zhao Ji left, Doris lowered her head and gently wiped the corner of her eye with the back of her hand, taking away a crystal tear.

Then she raised her head, forcing a smile again. She looked at Qiu Tu and asked in a slightly hoarse voice, "Where did Her Majesty Zhao Ji go?"

Hearing Doris's words, Qiu Tu put his hands behind his back and said with a smile, "She's going to give some dignity to those who don't want it..."

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, a question mark slowly appeared above Doris's head.

She gave Qiu Tu a questioning look. But Qiu Tu clearly didn't want to explain, so he simply turned and left.

Seeing this, Doris was genuinely furious.

She was known as "the most beautiful woman in the four kingdoms," and countless men fell at her feet.

In the words of her admirers, falling in love with her is as easy as breathing.

However, none of this worked at all with Qiu Tu!

Now, recalling the events of the past two days, Doris realized that Qiu Tu had been plotting against her ever since they first met.

This man has absolutely no interest in women. His previous behavior was just a facade, deliberately put on for the various intelligence organizations.

However, perhaps because Doris has been pampered by countless people for hundreds of years, she suddenly felt competitive when she encountered Qiu Tu, who didn't play by the rules.