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Chapter 979 - 476: Your Highness, I Will Help You Deal with Your Sister (10,000 Words, Request for Monthly Ticket!)

Meanwhile.

While Qiu Tu continued with his plan.

In Dongye State, at the State Council's top floor garden, Elder Tang and Huang Shangzong were taking a walk.

This time, Elder Tang specifically came to support Qiu Tu, which surprised Huang Shangzong.

What surprised him even more was that after showing his support, instead of talking to Qiu Tu alone, Elder Tang chose to speak with him privately.

Although it seemed a trivial gesture, it sent a clear political signal—Elder Tang's visit was about the issues, not the individuals. The Sanctuary still trusts Huang Shangzong.

This was considered a strong support for Huang Shangzong, ensuring he didn't lose control over Dongye State because of Qiu Tu's rapid rise.

Therefore, Huang Shangzong was very grateful to Elder Tang.

This also made him very respectful towards Elder Tang, he even refrained from asking why Elder Tang suddenly appeared in Dongye State to support Qiu Tu.

However, Elder Tang's visit this time was to clear up any misunderstandings.

But, being in his position, Elder Tang obviously couldn't discuss this matter directly. Instead, as they walked in the garden, he found a way to broach the subject, "Shangzong, you've just been promoted to a Fifth-Order Cataclysmic, and your control over your realm isn't very stable yet. You are overly influenced by your Cataclysm Path, you should watch out."

Upon hearing Elder Tang's words, Huang Shangzong recalled how Elder Tang used his Cataclysmic ability to suppress his emotions earlier.

He quickly thanked Elder Tang, "Thank you Elder Tang. If it weren't for you, I might have lost control earlier."

Elder Tang smiled, shaking his head, and said, "You're too modest. Even without me, with your self-control, you probably wouldn't have lost it."

"I just didn't want you to make a scene in front of your subordinates, I merely helped a little bit."

Now that nothing had happened, what Elder Tang said was probably true, but Huang Shangzong couldn't just dismiss Elder Tang's kindness.

So he said again with a look of shame, "Elder Tang, you are too humble. I still have much to learn."

Hearing Huang Shangzong's words, Elder Tang, with his hands clasped behind his back, looking over the beautiful Eastern City, said, "It's not your fault, it's decided by your Cataclysm Path."

"You belong to the 'Destruction' path, every word and action of yours needs to align with the path of 'Destruction'. Otherwise, you'll regress if you don't advance."

"Now that you've ascended to the Fifth Order, you need to control being influenced by the 'Cataclysm Path' and maintain your power."

"That itself is very challenging."

"What's more... what Qiu Tu has done this time is indeed shocking, it's normal for your emotions to fluctuate."

When Elder Tang finally brought up Qiu Tu's affairs, Huang Shangzong immediately focused all his attention.

He asked, "Elder Tang, what's the deal with Qiu Tu allying with the Evil God?"

His tiger-like eyes filled with confusion, "Hasn't the Sanctuary always treated this as a red line?"

Hearing Huang Shangzong's query, Elder Tang, with his hands behind his back, gazing at the setting sun, hummed deeply then slowly started speaking,

"You're right. Collaborating with an Evil God has always been a red line for the Sanctuary."

"But… Qiu Tu is different."

Huang Shangzong frowned slightly, then asked, "Why is Qiu Tu different?"

Elder Tang didn't answer directly but recalled the incident when Qiu Tu approached him.

At the time, Qiu Tu was returning from the Disaster Zone to Dongye State, passing through 'Wuhai City'.

"Wuhai City" was under the jurisdiction of Deputy Speaker Qiu Tu. So as soon as he arrived at "Wuhai City," he automatically assumed nominal supreme command.

He didn't rashly interfere with the affairs of "Wuhai City." Instead, he summoned the top officials of City Hall, Investigation Bureau, and the Military, verified his identity, and then retained Director Xu from the Investigation Bureau.

According to Qiu Tu, he felt a good connection with Director Xu, who was also very enthusiastic towards him, and thus could be useful.

Later, Qiu Tu used Director Xu's secret communication line to contact the Sanctuary and through them, connected with Elder Tang.

When the communication was established, Qiu Tu, just like at today's meeting, bluntly stated that he had collaborated with the Evil God.

At the moment, Elder Tang was startled.

However, since Qiu Tu was a junior he favored, Elder Tang didn't feel worried but instead inquired carefully about the reasons behind Qiu Tu's actions.

At that time, Qiu Tu gave him three reasons.

1. The initial Projection Descent of Muye was only repelled through a joint effort by Huang Shangzong, Qiu Tu, and Liu Xiongyuan.

Should his True Body arrive, let alone Dongye State, even the Eighth Sanctuary wouldn't have anyone able to stand against him.

2. Zhao Ji destroyed the 'Trading Area' with a single move, also defeating Muye, who is a Peak Fifth-Order Great Evil God.

Now Muye is in a semi-collapsed state, and Qiu Tu swindled him out from Zhao Ji's clutches.

3... and most importantly, Qiu Tu had no choice.

He was in his office when Zhao Ji suddenly appeared and took him away.

The reason, of course, was because Qiu Tu was the one who let Larilo go.

Thus, if Qiu Tu didn't figure out a way to deceive Zhao Ji and "get into bed with her," then he had only death to face.

So, he thought of tricking the two Peak Fifth-Order Great Evil Gods into fighting each other, trying to 'Drive the wolf to devour the tiger.'

Who would have expected, it turned out to be 'swallow everything'!

Therefore, Qiu Tu immediately turned what was originally a temporary measure to 'Control Evil Gods', into a long-term strategy.

According to Qiu Tu's plan: Muye is already powerful, Zhao Ji even more so.