Zhou Qi sneered inwardly. These guys next to him weren't even worthy of carrying his shoes. They'd been following Bi Bei for so many years, yet they couldn't even figure out Bi Bei's true intentions. They'd really wasted all those years.

Hearing what the people next to him were saying, Bi Bei secretly rejoiced that Zhou Qi had stepped forward first; otherwise, if these people had all advocated for war, he would have been in a difficult position.

If he agrees to go to war, he's probably going to lose; if he doesn't, his invincible image will crumble instantly.

Ignoring the advice of those around him, he struggled to climb to the side of the monument and cried out in anguish, "My lord! Every word I, Zhou Qi, have spoken is from the bottom of my heart. Everything I have done in my life has been for your benefit. Please do not let anger cloud your judgment. We should consider everything carefully!"

Bi Bei, his face contorted with rage, grabbed Zhou Qi by the neck with one hand and said, "Zhou Qi, I never expected you to be so afraid of death. As a king, you should lead by example and set a good example. Your fear of battle makes you unworthy of being a king!"

Zhou Qi felt short of breath and said intermittently, "My... sir, I... would rather die... in the main hall. Please... reconsider your actions."

The others below all thought Zhou Qi had gone mad; how come they had never noticed how fierce he was before!

Bi Bei loosened his grip, and Zhou Qi collapsed to the ground, still breathing.

"Hmph! You risked your life to offer advice, and it would be unwise for a wise ruler to kill you. So I'll grant your request this time: you will lead the investigation into the affairs of the Qingxuan World, and you may freely command the other kings. If you fail to handle this matter properly, you will come back with your head."

The monument, unusually revealing a hint of compassion, vanished in a flash.

The oppressive atmosphere in the hall dissipated, and everyone was finally able to catch their breath.

They looked at Zhou Qi lying on the ground with a hint of admiration in their eyes.

"Zhou Qi, I didn't realize you had such backbone. To defy the Lord's will and slander his divine power, and still survive, you are truly one of the best."

Zhou Qi remained unperturbed by their teasing, his expression unchanged, but inwardly he was mocking them.

However, they still had some use to them, so we couldn't afford to offend them too much. We could only say, "We are all loyal to you, sir, and we ask for your help."

"Hmph! Although you have received the Lord's decree, you are the weakest in combat among us. It is wishful thinking to expect us to obey you."

Upon hearing this, Zhou Qi chuckled wickedly, and his aura exploded, revealing the perfected aura of a Great Luo Golden Immortal, which greatly alarmed them.

On Tuesday, Zhou Er, whose cultivation was at the late stage of the Great Luo realm, was surprised and asked, "You, when did you achieve the Great Luo perfection?"

Zhou Qi sneered, "You don't need to worry about this. Even Zhou Yi is no match for me now. Don't you guys believe in the supremacy of the strong? We've worked together for many years. Don't say I haven't given you a chance. Let's go to the Chaos Sea and have a contest. You can take turns fighting. As long as you can defeat me, I will never give you orders again."

Upon hearing this, everyone fell silent, and no one dared to accept the challenge.

"Since that's the case, don't try to disobey me. This matter is of utmost importance. If we mess it up, not only will I be punished, but you will also be punished by the adults."

On Tuesday, he waved his hand and said, "Alright, you don't need to say anything more. Although we have been fighting each other openly and secretly for many years, we have always worked together to overcome external enemies. Since the lord has asked you to take charge of this matter, we will follow your orders."

"Good! Second brother is indeed courageous. Why don't you go to the Extreme Mountain World to investigate the secrets within?"

"What?" Tuesday seemed incredulous.

"Are you trying to kill me?"

Zhou Qi asked seriously, "Are you afraid of dying?"

"I..." Tuesday was left speechless after being confronted.

Zhou Qi patted him on the shoulder and explained, "You don't need to worry, I will go with you."

“This…” Zhou Er hadn’t expected Zhou Qi to be so righteous; it seemed he had been being petty.

Zhou Qi's lips curled up, knowing that things were basically settled.

"What? When did you become so afraid of death?"

On Tuesday, his eyes widened, and he immediately replied, "Okay, as long as you go, I'll go!"

Zhou Qi laughed loudly, "Don't worry, with me here, this journey is dangerous, we'll share the hardships together."

"Seventh Brother, I'll go with you through this trek."

Seeing that the matter was settled, Zhou Qi turned to the others and said, "You guys create a scene of internal strife in the base camp, the more chaotic the better, so it will make it easier for us to carry out our plans."

The others nodded in agreement. They were experts in this matter, having fought for hundreds of millions of years, and they knew exactly what to do.

Zhou Qi understood perfectly. He knew that Chi Feiwan's death alone was not enough to provoke a war between the two worlds. He needed to keep adding more weight to the conflict and make them hate each other even more.

If no one restrains these few people, the fake internal strife could become real, or even more serious. At that time, it would be even easier for him to plunder the wealth he has planted over the past few decades.

Time flies like water. It took Zhou Qi and Zhou Er three hundred years to reach the vicinity of the Extreme Mountain World.

In order to avoid being discovered, they could not enter directly from the entrance, but had to use a secret method bestowed by the evil god to sneak in from a corner.

A faint purple light emanated from the two of them, slowly merging with the world membrane of the Extreme Mountain World. In order to avoid being noticed, they forcefully activated a secret technique for a month without causing the slightest disturbance before they slipped inside.

Upon entering the Extreme Mountain World, a vast and boundless aura immediately enveloped them; this was the aura of the Extreme Mountain World.

Spending a long time in a vast world will naturally imbue one with this aura, which is also the most common way to distinguish the origins of cultivators.

"Second brother, you stay here and hide yourself. I'm going to explore this world. If there's any danger, you go first and don't worry about me."

"Seventh Brother, now that I'm here, I'm not afraid of death. Let's go together so we can look out for each other."

"No, I don't care about anyone else in this world except for Lord Lingshan. My law of cause and effect can predict good and bad fortune. It's relatively convenient for one person to act alone. You can support me here. I will notify you as soon as there is any news."

Seeing Zhou Qi's insistence on Tuesday, he didn't say anything more and immediately agreed. After all, in terms of combat strength, he was not as good as Zhou Qi, not to mention in other aspects.

Zhou Qi had already made up his mind. Meng Fan had told him long ago that there were people in this world he could trust, who were actually from the Cloud Palace and belonged to the outer sect of the Cloud Palace.

That person had already been in contact with him. Although his trip seemed extremely dangerous, he knew that there was no outside help in the Extreme Mountain World and probably didn't even know what was happening outside.

Even if Lord Lingshan discovers him, so what? Lord Lingshan doesn't dare to fight against the evil god. If he is discovered, he can say that he is investigating the cause of Chi Feiwan's death. Lord Lingshan probably doesn't want to start a major war, so he doesn't dare to do anything to him.

Moreover, with Wu Dong as an inside man, he is now highly sought after. With the cultivation of a Great Luo Golden Immortal at its peak and being a master of the Five Elements Law, his combat power is terrifying. If it weren't for his lack of seniority, he would probably be second only to the emperor.