One of her arms had already been shattered, her clothes were singed, and she might have rolled over the ground, looking disheveled.

In contrast, her opponent, Princess Xi, was completely different.

Transformed into the "Revenge Goddess," her temperament and appearance had undergone drastic changes.

Her tall and graceful figure was tightly encased in a layer of dark flames, her eyes like two brilliant and icy stars, with pupils reflecting dark flames as if intent on destroying everything.

In her hand, she held a dark golden scepter with a huge black gemstone embedded at the top, its surface glimmering faintly, as if black flames were flickering within.

She hovered quietly in the air, her gaze indifferent as she looked at Rain Butterfly.

Although Qiu Tu was mostly engaged in conversation with Zhao Ji earlier, he had been partially focused on the battle situation.

When Rain Butterfly first revealed her "Butterfly Gu" identity, Princess Xi's condition began to seem a bit off.

Not only did she tear apart her long-maintained disguise, exposing her dual pathway secret, but she also fought with extreme fierceness.

If she hadn't been inactive for years, with combat skills she wasn't adept at; with her overwhelming strength, Rain Butterfly couldn't have lasted so long.

Seeing this, Qiu Tu knew it was time for him to take the stage.

Thus, he dispelled the guise created by the "Substitute Guise Mirror," reverting to his original appearance. (Chapter 337)

Seeing the stranger transform into Qiu Tu, Princess Xi and the five royalist leaders present were filled with rage.

Especially Princess Xi, she glared at Qiu Tu, her eyes seemingly ablaze! Her whole being exuded terrifying destructive waves, her voice squeezed out through clenched teeth,

"Qiu Tu! You dare break the pact!"

Upon hearing Princess Xi's angry words, Qiu Tu responded with a smile, "Princess, you must be mistaken. I always mentioned considering cooperation with you, but never promised definite collaboration."

"How can this be considered breaking a pact?"

At this moment, Princess Xi, due to pathway variation, was clearly not as lucid as during the "Order."

But it's alright; she no longer cares about thinking or logic.

Now she only seeks destruction, revenge! To kill all who betray her, let her down, harm her!

So, her figure flickered like a phantom, and in a blink, she appeared beside Qiu Tu as if through instantaneous movement. The air seemed to withdraw in that instant, plunging the surroundings into brief and eerie silence!

Then her body suddenly turned! Instantly, the dark flames around her erupted like a volcanic eruption!

The dark flames shot skyward, then morphed into dark flame dragons in the air, roaring towards Qiu Tu!

This move, clearly a long-planned, fierce attack by Princess Xi, sent surging heat waves and terrifying destructive aura skyrocketing the temperature and pressure within the hall!

Whether it was Tang Feifei, Rain Butterfly, Team Captain, Scarface or Xiao Heng, Xu Yun, Du Wenzhong among the royalist leaders, all looked in shock at the black flame dragon!

This strike, gathered with all of Princess Xi's strength, had evidently reached the peak of Fifth Order, and let alone ordinary Fifth Order, even Peak Fifth Rank couldn't easily take it without severe injury!

Thus, everyone's gaze fixated on Qiu Tu, eager to see how he would respond.

After all, even though they had heard of Qiu Tu and Zhao Ji together slaying Fifth and Sixth Tier Evil Gods.

But....seeing is believing.

In the political arena, boasting about one's strength and background is myriad, so why couldn't Qiu Tu be bluffing too?

Only by witnessing Qiu Tu's combat, by personally seeing him in action, could they be 100% convinced of his prowess.

And as he became the center of attention, Qiu Tu made his move.

No, he didn't even make a move; he made a "blow."

He softly blew towards the fierce black flame dragon.

The next moment, that roaring flame dragon seemed to go out, its body disintegrating, turning into points of black flames, then slowly drifting down like stardust.

This effortlessly executed scene stunned everyone present.

But this was not the end, Qiu Tu flickered with a flash, appearing in front of Princess Xi; before she could react, Qiu Tu grabbed the back of her neck, lifting her like a kitten.

Originally, Princess Xi was aggressive, eyes flaming, ready to seize Qiu Tu with a knife for physical revenge.

In the end, with a single grasp from Qiu Tu, the flames on her body rapidly receded, her black clothes slowly turning white, and her expression shifting from tyrannical, dark, and crazy to her usual elegance and nobility.

However....though she had returned to her normal "Order" state, the ungracious position of being grabbed by the neck by Qiu Tu removed much of her usual majesty, instead adding a touch of charming naivety.

With one hand holding Princess Xi, Qiu Tu flickered once more, appearing behind Ji Yuan.

Ji Yuan, as the head of the Imperial Guards, was obviously skilled, instinctively attempting to turn and attack Qiu Tu!

But how could Qiu Tu give him that chance, kicking him directly!

The next moment, Ji Yuan fell straight to the ground like a cannonball!