Zhao Ji's fame throughout the "Boundless Mind Sea - Core Area" had been growing greater and greater lately.
Ultimately, it was because her record was simply too formidable: Fifth Order killed Sixth Order, Sixth Order killed Seventh Order, Seventh Order slew Eighth Order, earning her a spot in the "Heavenly God Trial."
Yet upon first entering the Eighth Order, she had actually slain an Eighth Order Peak!
Although many factions guessed that, like Qiu Tu, she had only achieved such a record because her strength had surged to Eighth Order Peak within her own "Controlled Area."
There were still factions that suspected Zhao Ji's true combat strength had already reached Eighth Order Peak.
For no other reason than that Zhao Ji ranked in the top ten on the "Heavenly God Trial" roster, surpassing five or six Eighth Order Peak Great Evil Gods.
And unlike Qiu Tu, Zhao Ji had no territory-based enhancement. On the contrary, she was a "Heavenly God Reincarnation" and likely possessed "Heavenly God Skills." Thus, many factions concluded that her true combat power had very likely reached Eighth Order Peak.
That was why Shu Xia was not afraid of Qiu Tu, yet was deeply wary of Zhao Ji.
Originally, after being thoroughly beaten by Qiu Tu today, what Shu Xia had been most thankful for was Zhao Ji's absence.
Who would have thought that even after leaving East City, he would run into Zhao Ji again!
Naturally, he did not believe their encounter was a coincidence.
His expression darkened slightly as he watched Zhao Ji with grave eyes, his mind racing as he considered how to break this deadlock.
Run? Deceive her? Beg for mercy? Or perhaps... use Qiu Tu as leverage?
Before he could devise a solution, Zhao Ji spoke first.
She glanced at Shu Xia,