Douluo: Starting with the Signing in of Goddess Xiaowu

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"That's me," Chu Qin said with a faint smile.

"You, are you really the Saint Sovereign?" Dugu Zixi sized up the young Chu Qin with a puzzled look on her face. Although some powerful beings have the ability to rejuvenate, she had a feeling that Chu Qin wasn't particularly old.

Moreover, Chu Qin's strength was something she truly couldn't fathom. Could he really be the Saint Sovereign?

Most importantly, Dugu Zixi was a complete sucker for looks; Chu Qin's appearance gave her a sense of security.

"Genuine as counterfeit," Chu Qin replied with a slight smile.

"May I know why Saint Sovereign Chu Qin is seeking me? What business do you have?" Getting a prompt answer from Chu Qin, Dugu Zixi immediately asked.

"Haven't I already said? I am here to form an alliance with you," Chu Qin revealed a hint of a smile.

"Saint Sovereign, you really wish to form an alliance with me? But what benefits might you receive?" Dugu Zixi asked, slightly confused.

"After many years of seclusion, I came out upon hearing that the Seven Hells Demon Tower of the Demon sanctum is about to emerge, so I took the opportunity to come and have a look, seeking an ally, nothing more," Chu Qin explained with a calm smile.

"With the strength of a Saint Sovereign, you could entirely seek out the Lingtian Saint Lord," Dugu Zixi licked her red lips and said, "Zixi, being merely a Deity Venerate, would hardly be able to assist a Saint Sovereign."

A Saint Sovereign wishing to form an alliance with her was indeed flattering and surprising.

"No need," Chu Qin said with a smile, "Lady Dugu, just say if you agree, okay?"

After pondering, Dugu Zixi, despite Chu Qin's mysterious background, could not think of any harm a powerful being like him would have towards her. Besides, Tianbo Dong from the Crimson Blood Universe had also arrived; with many allies, if Dugu Zixi accepted, Shuiyue Gate would inevitably become safer.

Therefore, after weighing the pros and cons, Dugu Zixi nodded and agreed, "Alright, I consent to form an alliance with the Saint Sovereign!"

"Very good," Chu Qin responded with a soft smile, "My warship will follow behind your fleet. Remember to call on me if you need anything."

"Yes, Saint Sovereign," Dugu Zixi bowed slightly.

Having said that, Chu Qin didn't stay long and, with his entourage of women, returned to Dongfang Qinxin's warship.

"Leader, this Saint Sovereign is so strange. Why does he suddenly want to form an alliance with us?" After Chu Qin and his group left, the maid Dai Mei frowned and questioned.

"Yes, it is indeed strange," Dugu Zixi nodded, "But although he says he wants to form an alliance, he didn't specify the terms. Besides, such a reclusive strong figure is unheard of by me."

"Leader, reclusive figures often seclude themselves for hundreds of millions, even tens of billions of years; those who knew them are almost all deceased. Perhaps, this Saint Sovereign Chu Qin is some legendary character. Leader, I think we've latched onto a great opportunity this time!" The maid laughed gleefully.

"I think, Xiao Ya, you sly girl, are attracted by Saint Sovereign Chu Qin's good looks, aren't you?" Dugu Zixi teased, poking Xiao Ya's forehead.

Meanwhile, Chu Qin and his group returned to their own warship.

"Chu Qin, if you're interested in Sister Zixi, why not just say so?" Xiaowu smiled cheerfully, "I reckon with your good looks and methods, she would definitely agree."

Chu Qin rolled his eyes and sighed, "Xiaowu, you're still too naive. Matters of the heart are never that simple!"

"Oh," Xiaowu pouted.

"Chu Qin, does this mean you intend to bring Dugu Zixi and the others to explore the Seven Hells Demon Tower?" Saint Lu inquired.

"Yes," Chu Qin nodded and smiled, "Since we are allies, we should share our fortune! Alright, Qin Xin, let's head to the so-called Seven Prison Demon Mountain!"

"Yes, Deity Venerate... no, Saint Sovereign, sir!" Dongfang Qinxin replied. Over these days, Dongfang Qinxin's understanding of Chu Qin had deepened; the latter was a straightforward person. Since he declared himself the Saint Sovereign, it couldn't be a fabrication on the fly.

Shortly afterwards, Chu Qin's warship followed Dugu Zixi's, heading eastward and finally arriving atop a vast and towering mountain.

At that time, many warships were docked on the mountain, with countless strong figures from the Ten Great Western Regions stationed on various peaks.

At a glance, warships spanned a hundred thousand li!

The most densely clustered among them was the central peak.

Surrounded by void, below the peak, the countless warships were as dense as hairs!

Atop the peak, Chu Qin detected an extremely powerful and mysterious fluctuation coming through; his Divine Sense probed but could not make out the scene within the immense space, undoubtedly it was the Seven Hells Demon Tower!

"So many people!" Xiaowu and the others were somewhat astounded upon seeing the dense warships.

"Indeed, there must be at least a million people, right? Can a single Seven Hells Demon Tower accommodate them all?" Ning Rongrong wondered aloud.

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"Of course it can fit, Sister Ning Rongrong, I've mentioned before that each level of the Seven Hells Demon Tower is a vast world," Dongfang Qinxin said. "However, the arrival of so many people indeed exceeds my expectations."

"Chu Qin, all the spots here are taken," Phoenix said. "It's best to take advantage of being near water to get the moon first, so why don't we make a move and grab the closest spot?"

"Phoenix, didn't you hear what that Zhuge elder said?" Chu Qin said with a light smile. "No fighting is allowed here, and with so many people, I can only ensure that we can all retreat unharmed if we did fight."

"That's true," Phoenix nodded in agreement.

"So what do we do? We might have to station ourselves tens of thousands of miles away," Azure Dragon waved off the idea.

Just then, a figure landed beside Chu Qin and the ladies, it was Xiao Ya, the personal maid of Dugu Zixi.

"Saint Sovereign Chu Qin!" Xiao Ya approached Chu Qin respectfully and said, "Just now, the Lingtian Saint Lord sent an invitation for us to take up positions at the summit of Seven Prison Mountain, saying that a place has been reserved for us, and our leader has invited you to join them."

"The summit, isn't that the closest position to the Seven Hells Demon Tower?" Dongfang Qinxin said, somewhat surprised.

"Yes, because our Shuiyue Gate is one of the Ten Great Western Regions, we are accorded this treatment!" Xiao Ya nodded.

"Alright, then lead the way," Chu Qin said with a smile and a nod.

"Yes!" Xiao Ya said, then left Chu Qin's warship again.

"It seems that there are indeed benefits to forming an alliance with Dugu Zixi," Bi Bidong said with a light smile.

"Chu Qin, did you foresee this?" Xiaowu asked, curious.

"Of course," Chu Qin said without batting an eyelid.

With a rumble, Chu Qin's and Dugu Zixi's warships finally stopped at the summit of the Seven Hells Demon Tower!

From here, one could clearly see a crimson light shooting skyward; that was where Chu Qin had sensed the energy source, the entrance to the Seven Hells Demon Tower!

Similarly, the entrance was surrounded by numerous warships, likely belonging to one of the so-called Ten Great Western Regions forces.

Chu Qin's Divine Sense swept over the summit, and there were at least twenty Deity Venerates present. One of them was beyond Chu Qin's ability to perceive, and no doubt, it had to be the so-called Lingtian Saint Lord!

"Indeed, it is the Seven Hells Demon Tower!" Dongfang Qinxin and Jiu Yin said in unison, looking at the column of red light shooting upwards, both taken aback.

"Since it's the Seven Hells Demon Tower, why isn't anyone entering?" Huo Wu wondered aloud.

"Because the Seven Hells Demon Tower hasn't fully opened yet," Chu Qin explained. "But it will be soon, I can already feel the spatial energy from within."

"Yes, Chu Qin is right," Jiu Yin nodded in agreement. "In no more than three days, the Seven Hells Demon Tower will be completely opened."

"How exciting!"

Just then, Dugu Zixi came over again.

"Saint Sovereign Chu Qin, the Lingtian Saint Lord has invited me to a meeting, and as my ally, would you like to join me?" Dugu Zixi asked Chu Qin.

"Since the Lingtian Saint Lord invited you, it might be somewhat inappropriate for me to go," Chu Qin said with a slight smile.

Dugu Zixi shook her head, "Don't worry, as long as I tell the Lingtian Saint Lord that you are a Saint Lord, he will certainly regard you highly."

"That makes me even less inclined to go," Chu Qin smiled and shook his head. "I prefer to keep a low profile."

"How about this, just say you're the Supreme Elder of my Shuiyue Gate," Dugu Zixi continued. "That way, they won't have any suspicions."

It was clear that Dugu Zixi really wanted Chu Qin to go along.

"Chu Qin, since the leader of Dugu has invited you so cordially, how can you refuse?" Azure Dragon said, sensing something and revealing a smile.

Chu Qin paused for a moment and looked at Azure Dragon, "Will you all be alright if I leave?"

"You underestimate us too much," Azure Dragon said with a smile. "Besides, there isn't anyone here who could defeat me, and since fighting is prohibited here, what's there to fear?"

"Even so, I'm still a little worried," Chu Qin replied with a light smile. Then, he summoned two clones to stay behind.

In an instant, Dugu Zixi looked surprised. She could not see through Chu Qin's two clones either.

"With this, I can rest assured," Chu Qin said calmly, turning to Dugu Zixi, "Zi Xi, let's go!"