I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield Chapter 665 - 494: Four Holy Blood Showdown, One Touch Away
Previously on I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield...
Dongfang Qi and Leng Qingqiu
The whole crowd instantly hushed, with hundreds of eyes now fixed upon the duo.
While numerous geniuses made their way into the relics, it was consistently the prodigies from the Nine Great Holy Bloods who commanded the spotlight.
The man clad in green was Dongfang Qi, a prominent figure among the younger generation of the Dongfang Clan, recognized as a Tier Seven, Six Stars Spiritualist. Standing beside him was a woman with white hair, Leng Qingqiu, the daughter of the Leng Family Patriarch. Her strength, a Tier Seven, Seven Stars, rendered her unmatched among her peers, and her icy demeanor had rightfully earned her the moniker of "Ice Beauty."
The Dongfang and Leng Families, having been allies for generations, traditionally stood united against the Luoho and Shengongsi Clans.
Their appearance unmistakably signaled the culmination of brewing tensions among the Holy Blood Clans.
The assembled onlookers were immediately galvanized, murmuring with anticipation as they made way, their gazes alight with keen expectation.
"Young Master Qi." Zhuge Yu stepped forward, a genuine smile gracing his features.
Dongfang Qi placed a hand on his shoulder, his voice laced with a familiar tone of gentle reprimand: "A Yu, upon entering the relic, you ought to have joined us straight away. Why have you lingered until this very moment?"
This display of familiarity underscored the depth of their camaraderie.
"Encountered a rather troublesome situation, couldn't break free," Zhuge Yu offered with a smile.
Dongfang Qi gave a slight shake of his head before his attention shifted to Taishi Feng and Huo Yuansheng, who promptly approached and offered a respectful bow: "We express our gratitude, Young Master Qi, Miss Leng, for your timely assistance."
"There is no need for such formality." Dongfang Qi gestured dismissively. Being allies of the Dongfang Clan, he was well-acquainted with these two.
Subsequently, his gaze fell upon Asaki and Shengongsi Yuzuo, their expressions grim, and his tone abruptly cooled. "Certain Holy Blood Clans possess no sense of honor, requiring two Tier Seven Spiritualists to gang up on you. They have utterly shamed the Holy Blood Clans."
These pronouncements landed like a stinging slap. Asaki tightened his grip on his Battle Sword, his face darkening; Shengongsi Yuzuo's serpentine eyes swirled with potent killing intent.
He abruptly pointed towards Qin Tian, his voice hissing like a venomous snake: "Dongfang Qi, I can overlook others, but this individual, you must deliver him to me! He was responsible for Beitiao Hezi's demise, and today, I demand retribution in blood for blood!"
"What?!"
The moment these words were uttered, astonishment rippled through the onlookers. Hundreds of eyes instantly zeroed in on Qin Tian, suffused with disbelief and questioning.
"Who is this person in black attire? I've never seen him before; from which family does he hail?"
"I too have no recollection...?"
"I know him!" A voice from the crowd suddenly cut through, low yet distinct enough to be heard. "He is affiliated with the Seventh Bureau of the Military Department, his name is Qin Tian. Furthermore, he holds another significant title—the master of Ice Extreme Pass on Mingwang Planet!"
"Ice Extreme Pass? I haven't heard of it... but the Seventh Bureau of the Military Department operates directly under Marshal Lin!"
"It's no wonder he dared to slay a member of the Shengongsi. So, he has Marshal Lin's backing; that is indeed a formidable patron!"
As the murmurs swelled like a tide, Qin Tian remained serenely composed.
Given his modus operandi, entering the relic and subsequently becoming the focal point of these bloodline clan prodigies was an inevitable development, and he had fully anticipated the present circumstances.
"So, he is Qin Tian."
Dongfang Qi and Leng Qingqiu simultaneously directed their gazes towards Qin Tian, each harboring a distinct intention.
"Hao Yue and Ming Yue had informed me about Qin Tian, and indeed, it is him," Dongfang Qi remarked, observing Qin Tian's collected demeanor and nodding silently. "He genuinely possesses remarkable valor."
Meanwhile, a flicker of curiosity and contemplation danced within Leng Qingqiu's eyes, as frigid as the frost itself.
The name "Qin Tian" was not unfamiliar to her—in fact, the entire Leng Family was meticulously tracking this individual.
Mingwang Planet was a celestial body that the Empire had only recently begun to prioritize for development. With its indigenous extreme cold-weather bloodline talent, the Leng Family had secured a uniquely advantageous foothold on this frozen world, accumulating substantial resources that far surpassed those of other factions.
Indeed, some within the family had already begun to consider Mingwang Planet as their personal dominion, confident that its control would inevitably fall into their hands.
However, everything was drastically upended just over a month ago.
The appearance of the Cold Tree at the Ice Extreme Pass fundamentally reshaped the entire dominion of Mingwang Planet.
The Royal Council had officially issued decrees, stipulating that future developmental investments would be concentrated on urban expansion surrounding the plant.
Ice Extreme Pass, serving as the locale for the plant's discovery and subsequent cultivation, was decisively established as the principal focus of this endeavor. The dissemination of this official document served to substantially diminish the Leng Family's initial dominance on Mingwang Planet. Concurrently, Qin Tian’s firm grasp on Ice Extreme Pass positioned it to become the preeminent nexus on the planet. Upon receiving this intelligence, the Leng Family became engulfed in internal discord. A faction of hardliners vehemently pushed for acquiring the plant technology by any means necessary, whereas the more pragmatic members advocated for a cautious, observational approach. It was only after a pivotal message was dispatched by the Dongfang Clan that a unified consensus was finally achieved within the Leng Family. The Cold Tree itself was revealed to be a product borne from the collaborative efforts between Ice Extreme Pass and the Dongfang Clan. While the Dongfang Clan pledged to furnish the Leng Family with an ample quantity of these trees without cost, thereby assisting their endeavors in territorial development, they also subtly but firmly communicated their position: "any forceful attempt to seize the tree technology is strictly forbidden." Despite a minority within the family expressing reluctance to acquiesce, the vast majority had come to the clear understanding that forging a deeper partnership with the Dongfang Clan and Ice Extreme Pass represented the most advantageous course of action. Consequently, Qin Tian, as the proprietor of Ice Extreme Pass and the central figure spearheading the plant project, naturally ascended to the status of an indispensable linchpin for the Leng Family. Owing to the Dongfang Clan's intercession, direct communication with Qin Tian had been deliberately avoided in recent times. However, on this particular day, a personal encounter between her and Qin Tian was finally realized.