Let them offer their loyalty!

I wonder if he saw Qiu Tu's confusion; Zhu Huoyan continued to report, "But Pei Jing didn't come alone."

"He brought an escort of 3,000 personal soldiers."

"Li Tingdong is representing the New State in receiving him, but it seems like in his conversations, he has been inquiring about your news and wants to meet you."

Qiu Tu nodded slightly.

No wonder Pei Jing took so many days to arrive at the New State.

It turns out he didn't come alone but brought an army with him.

However, this is understandable.

The core of a general is their army. A general without their army is like a tiger without teeth.

And taking a post in an unfamiliar place without their own direct lineage troops stationed there, trying to control military power quickly is almost a fantasy.

Qiu Tu remembered when he played cards with Tang Feifei a few days ago, Tang Feifei explained how to quickly form or control a military force to him.

The simplest method is none other than the "Fire Seed."

Using 1,000 veteran soldiers as the framework to recruit 9,000 soldiers, with one veteran soldier managing nine new soldiers, a force of ten thousand with certain combat power can be formed instantly.

And similarly, Pei Jing's 3,000 personal soldiers. Keep 1,000 by his side as an escort team, while the remaining 2,000 are scattered within various middle layers of the forces.

By giving positions like middle-level composition or supervisory duties, he can effectively clarify New State's military matters soon.

These 2,000 are his eyes and ears, helping him quickly distinguish between friend and foe and win over a batch of his direct lineage troops.

He can smoothly open up the situation.

This is probably why, despite the long journey, he still brought this group of personal soldiers.

The only pity is, he miscalculated his trip to the New State this time.

Now the New State is Qiu Tu's New State. It's the Academic Faction's dragon's den.

Unless he brings over his entire 100,000-strong army, otherwise, the moment he enters the trap, he is destined to be like a dragon stranded in shallow waters.

While quietly analyzing Pei Jing's situation, Qiu Tu continued to listen to Zhu Huoyan's report.

Zhu Huoyan said, "Additionally, according to intelligence, Old Pang set out for the New State early this morning, and he should arrive in about an hour."

"And Old Rao and Elder Tang have already reached Dongye State, and they should arrive in the New State in about two hours."

After hearing Zhu Huoyan's words, Qiu Tu nodded slightly.

This matter of teaming up with Zhao Ji to slay the Sixth Tier Evil God is indeed too significant.

Knowing this, Old Pang must have set out ahead representing the Sanctuary for an inspection.

As for Old Rao and Elder Tang's travel speed, it seems pretty normal too.

The New State is the farthest unplanned area from the Sanctuary.

It takes seven to eight hours from the Sanctuary to Dongye State, and another four to five hours from Dongye State to the New State.

So, Old Rao and Elder Tang would be considered to be traveling nonstop day and night.

Thinking about this, Qiu Tu couldn't help but look at Zhu Huoyan and then asked, "Are everything prepared?"

Upon hearing Qiu Tu's words, Zhu Huoyan quickly rose and then took out a round, palm-sized mirror without any handle from his body, handing it to Qiu Tu with both hands,

"Master, everything is ready."

"This is the 'Boundless Divine Crystal' collected last night from the 'Trading Area'."

"We searched every corner of the 'Trading Area', and there shouldn't be anything left out."

Upon hearing this, Qiu Tu reached out and took the Cataclysmic Treasure known as the "Space Mirror" and then extended his hand into the mirror surface.

Looking at the images on the mirror surface, Qiu Tu simply checked the 'Boundless Divine Crystal' inside it.

Whether it was the "Beautiful Wind" shattered into a 'Magic Cube' or the Yaksha who died with its head blown off, all remained intact inside.

In some corners, Qiu Tu even noticed some crystal formations from the Divine Blood.

The "Boundless Divine Crystal" is formed from the fall of an Evil God. Other than that, there's no way to generate it.

And the Sixth Tier "Boundless Divine Crystal" could only be born from the fall of a Sixth Tier Evil God.

This high-quality "Boundless Divine Crystal" can be used not just as the cost for ability usage but also in the creation of High Order Cataclysmic Treasures and Cataclysmic Potions.

All these years, the Northwest Region might not even see a piece of Sixth Tier "Boundless Divine Crystal."

Now, Qiu Tu managed to obtain two whole pieces in one go.

Thus, nothing else can prove Qiu Tu's "achievements" better than this.

This was also one of the reasons why Qiu Tu ordered the Dark Soldiers to clean up the battlefield yesterday.

Thinking about it, Qiu Tu put the "Space Mirror" into his pocket, nodded towards Zhu Huoyan, and said, "Alright, continue to monitor the situation's development."

"I will meet that 'Academic Pillar' shortly."

Zhu Huoyan acknowledged and then melded into the shadows, disappearing....

.....

Half an hour later, Qiu Tu met the man known as the "Academic Pillar" at the State Council: Pei Jing.

Pei Jing looked around forty, standing tall like a mountain. His face was stern, with distinct features, and his skin appeared somewhat rough and dark due to long exposure to the elements.

At a glance, it's clear that he's not some privileged second generation but a hard-striving tough guy who climbed up from the bottom.

Because the transfer wasn't completed yet, Pei Jing respectfully didn't take the main seat but sat as a guest, chatting aimlessly with Li Tingdong.

He clearly wasn't someone good with words, and Li Tingdong was even more of a quiet type with nothing to say.