Chapter 1720: Chapter 705: Could the Cataclysm Path Actually Be Wrong?

Hearing Zhao Ji’s words, Qiu Tu was genuinely taken aback for a moment.

’We shouldn’t ask which path is wrong, but which path is right?’

Zhao Ji’s short sentence contained an almost astonishing amount of information.

Because the former implies that among the six "Cataclysm Paths," there might be 1-2 erroneous paths.

But the latter suggests that..... among the six paths, at least half might be wrong.

This is simply terrifying. It’s almost equivalent to overturning most of the power systems Qiu Tu had known before.

Thinking about this, Qiu Tu’s mind couldn’t help but spin rapidly as he began analyzing the information Zhao Ji revealed.

Firstly, what he could be certain of is: the "Destruction" Cataclysm Path is most likely the right path.

Otherwise, Zhao Ji, having lived another life, wouldn’t have chosen this path.

Secondly, he could be sure that the "Path of Life" is most probably a trap path.

Because Larilo was separated from Zhao Ji. She most likely represented Zhao Ji’s previous "Cataclysm Path."

And after exploring the "Heavenly God Battlefield," Zhao Ji realized she was on the wrong path, which indicates that the "Path of Life" should be the "God King Trap."

But although he determined the truth of two Cataclysm Paths, the clues Qiu Tu had were too limited, making it difficult to analyze more.

Moreover... Qiu Tu couldn’t quite understand why there would be traps or errors in these fundamental world rules like "Cataclysm Paths."

So he couldn’t help but look up at Zhao Ji beside him.

Zhao Ji sat upright on the sofa nearby, her expression cold, like an iceberg emitting an unattainable beauty and chill.

Qiu Tu, "Sister Zhao Ji, I’m a bit confused. Clearly, they are all Cataclysm Paths, so why are there right and wrong ones?"

Hearing Qiu Tu’s question, Zhao Ji glanced at him indifferently, her eyes profound.

She asked, "Qiu Tu, why do mayflies live for a day while humans can live for a century?"

With this one question, Zhao Ji stumped Qiu Tu.

Zhao Ji continued, "Why can wolves travel a thousand miles to eat meat, horses travel a thousand miles to eat grass, yet humans eat everything?"

A trace of deep thought appeared in Qiu Tu’s eyes, as if he had suddenly realized something.

Seeing this, Zhao Ji gestured vaguely at Qiu Tu, continuing to ask,

"Why are you the Supreme Councilman of the Human Alliance, living in luxury, while among the people relocated from Dragon Burying City, there are orphans who can’t get enough to eat?"

This time, Zhao Ji didn’t wait for Qiu Tu to respond but revealed the answer directly after speaking.

Her eyes were profound, carrying an indescribable sense of distance,

"Because.... this world was never fair in the first place."

"Fairness.... is merely a moral value of you humans."

Zhao Ji glanced at Qiu Tu, her eyelids dropping slightly, then she said quietly, "So.... not all ’Cataclysm Paths’ are correct."

"Some paths are inherently impossible to reach the end."

Hearing Zhao Ji’s words, a trace of frustration finally appeared on Qiu Tu’s face.

He finally understood where he had gone wrong.

Even though he had lived in this world for several years and witnessed many forms of Supernatural Power, in his heart, he still viewed this world with a "game" mentality.

If this world were a game, theoretically all "professions (Cataclysm Paths)" should be balanced.

The focus or advantages might differ, but the "professions" should all ultimately lead to the same endpoint.

Because that would be the necessary "fairness" in a game. It’s also what a "game planner" needs to design into the world’s foundational structure in advance.

Everything needs to conform to logic and basic rules.

But he had forgotten, if this world were real, then.... it wouldn’t need to adhere to logic and fairness.

Why must every path be able to reach its end? Everything in this world wasn’t fair from the start.

Thus the "Cataclysm Paths" should inherently vary in highs and lows.

Thinking this, Qiu Tu couldn’t help but take a deep breath, nodding, saying, "I understand."

He paused for a moment and then asked, "So which paths are correct? Which are wrong?"

"And how do you determine whether they are correct?"

Hearing Qiu Tu’s question, a nostalgic look appeared on Zhao Ji’s elegant face.

She pondered and said, "If you want me to be 100% sure which path is right, and which is wrong, I can’t do that."

"I can only say.... Destruction, Order, and Chaos are most likely the correct paths."

"While Life, Mystery, and Immortality are most likely the wrong paths."

"As for how I determine their correctness, it’s quite simple."

She looked at Qiu Tu and then said, "Because.... the ’Divine Kings’ on these three paths themselves can’t find the way forward."

Hearing Zhao Ji’s words, Qiu Tu was momentarily stunned. His mind spun quickly as he analyzed and considered, saying,

"So... you’re saying that these six paths can all advance to ’Divine King.’"

"But Life, Mystery, and Immortality can’t progress further?"

At this point, Qiu Tu continued to ask, "But how do they know they can’t progress further?"

"To achieve Divine King, don’t you need to devour or subdue 10 gods of the same path?"

"And for a Divine King to advance further, isn’t it necessary to devour or subdue Divine Kings of the same path?"

"At which step are they stuck?"

Hearing Qiu Tu’s question, Zhao Ji said calmly, "They’re not stuck at any step."