I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield Chapter 666 - 494: Four Holy Blood Duel, Impending Clash

"Shengongsi Yuzuo, Beitiao Hezi’s demise is simply your word against mine." With a step forward, Dongfang Qi’s azure robe hem fluttered slightly in the wind, his tone calm yet with an indisputable firmness, "Qin Tian is a friend of our Dongfang Clan. Demanding him is utterly impossible."

"Good, very good!" Shengongsi Yuzuo’s throat emitted a deep, angry laugh, his knuckles clenching with a cracking sound, a gray-black aura of calamity faintly surging around him.

The blood feud of Beitiao Hezi had already fueled his murderous intent; Dongfang Qi’s strong rejection ignited his ferocity completely.

"No one can protect him today!"

He abruptly turned his head, gaze sweeping towards the edge of the crowd, and shouted coldly, "Youyi, Chiyo, Nobuo, come here! Hao Er was killed by that kid!"

"What?!"

This time, the exclamations were no longer scattered whispers; everyone’s expressions turned from surprise to astonishment.

Miyaji Koji was genuinely a Tier Seven Holy Blood; how could he possibly die at the hands of a mere Tier Six?

"That’s impossible! Has Shengongsi Yuzuo gone mad?"

"Qin Tian is clearly just a Tier Six Spiritualist; even with Zhuge Yu’s help, it’s impossible to leap into killing a Holy Blood!"

"Could it be a joint effort of the four? With the Wuhou Eight Trigrams Array’s assistance, perhaps it’s a miracle?"

"Stop deceiving yourselves! No matter how powerful the Wuhou Eight Trigrams Array is, it can’t break a Holy Blood of a higher tier. If the Zhuge Family had such ability, they would have risen to the status of a Holy Blood Clan long ago!"

"Then what exactly happened? A Tier Seven Holy Blood dying at the hand of a Tier Six, who would believe such a thing?"

The whispers were like a pot spilling over, while Dongfang Qi and Leng Qingqiu’s eyes simultaneously narrowed, showing a hint of surprise and suspicion.

They understood the chasm between Holy Blood and non-Holy Blood more than anyone else.

Miyaji Koji wasn’t just a Holy Blood; he possessed a Tier Seven cultivation. Let alone Qin Tian alone; even if Qin Tian’s group doubled, they couldn’t harm Miyaji Koji.

Was Shengongsi Yuzuo framing us? But such a pretext is too clumsy, as admitting 'Tier Seven Holy Blood dying at the hand of a Tier Six' is inherently a disgrace to the Shengongsi Clan.

Among the crowd, two men and a woman suddenly changed color, almost instantly transforming into three streaks of light rushing over.

The burly man leading the charge grabbed Shengongsi Yuzuo’s shoulder, his knuckles white from exertion, "Yuzuo! What are you saying? Hao Er... dead?"

"The Blood Kin Jade doesn’t lie." Shengongsi Yuzuo lifted his hand, revealing the warm jade worn around his neck - the cracks in the jade were hideous, the light representing Miyaji Koji had long been extinguished, leaving only four weak points of light representing themselves.

Seeing the Blood Kin Jade, the faces of the three people from the Shengongsi Clan completely changed.

The burly man, Shengongsi Xiongyi, had his eyes turn red in an instant; Hao Er was his close cousin, they had cultivated together since childhood, how could this be...

The other two, Shengongsi Chiyo and Shengongsi Nobuo, also clenched their teeth, knuckles going white, fury nearly overflowing from their eyes.

"Are you sure it was him who did it? Or did the four of them conspire?" Shengongsi Xiongyi sharply turned his gaze, as if his eyes were blades directed at Qin Tian; he couldn’t accept the fact that a 'Tier Seven Holy Blood was slain by a Tier Six', a surprise attack by four Tier Sixes might have a slim chance.

"It was him alone." Shengongsi Yuzuo interrupted, his voice as cold as ice, "Beitiao Hezi’s Mirror Demon saw it with its own eyes. There can be no mistake." He deliberately omitted Zhuge Yu and the other three—he knew well, if he dragged the Dongfang Clan into the conflict, Dongfang Qi and Leng Qingqiu would certainly protect with all their might; but by singling out Qin Tian, with the combined might of the four from the Shengongsi Clan plus Asaki from the Luoho Family, he might just sway Dongfang Qi.

"Good! Very good!" Shengongsi Xiongyi’s neck suddenly manifested dark gold snake scales, Tier Seven Spiritual Energy explosively erupted, "Dongfang Qi, surrender him! Otherwise, don’t blame us for showing no mercy!"

Dongfang Qi’s eyes fluctuated intensely, gazing at Qin Tian with a complex light—the shock, doubt, and indelible disbelief.

Such a 'Holy Blood being slain by Tier Six' was an unprecedented humiliation, if not backed by irrefutable evidence, Shengongsi Yuzuo wouldn’t have dared to publicly proclaim it.

But how did Qin Tian accomplish that feat? It completely overturned his understanding of Qi and bloodlines.

"I've declared already, there is absolutely no way I will hand him over." Dongfang Qi took a deep breath, advancing to face Shengongsi Xiongyi, the Spiritual Energy beneath his azure robes commencing circulation. "If you wish to move him, you shall have to step over my corpse first."

Leng Qingqiu subtly shifted half a step back, positioning herself to shield Qin Tian and the others behind her. An intense chill emanated from her, her white hair dancing gently in the wind and snow. Her icy gaze swept across the Shengongsi contingent, a silent proclamation of her resolve.

"Ungrateful wretches!" Shengongsi Yuzuo bellowed in rage. Simultaneously, Shengongsi Xiongyi, Chiyo, and Nobuo unleashed their Spiritual Energy. The combined might of four Tier Seven Holy Bloods erupted like a quartet of volcanic eruptions, a suffocating net of gray-black calamity aura descending and stagnating the surrounding air. Asaki, seizing the moment, activated the blood mist, the ferocious aura of the Luoho Clan merging with the pressure from the Shengongsi forces, compelling onlookers to retreat with pale faces.

Dongfang Qi and Leng Qingqiu remained steadfast. The azure radiance of the Dongfang Clan and the frosty chill of the Extreme Cold Bloodline intertwined, forging an unyielding Spiritual Energy barrier that securely protected Qin Tian and the three behind them.

The clash of these auras sent snow swirling violently, even causing the ice layer at the edge of the glacial crevice to fracture. The stage was set for an imminent battle.

In this moment of tense anticipation, on the brink of conflict, a series of powerful auras suddenly surged from the distance. One resonated with the distinct vitality of the Dongfang Clan, while another carried an iciness akin to millennia of Profound Ice.

"The main contingents of the Dongfang and Leng Families have arrived!" someone exclaimed with evident delight, their excitement practically overflowing. "This is going to be epic! We're in for a fantastic spectacle!"

Shengongsi Yuzuo's expression turned grim, while a noticeable easing occurred in Dongfang Qi's demeanor, a smile gracing his features.

Five young figures rapidly approached. Three were adorned in azure robes bearing the insignia of the Azure Wood, while the other two, mirroring Leng Qingqiu, possessed striking white hair and stern visages, representing the youthful powerhouses from the Leng Family.

At that precise instant, two additional bloody auras joined the fray.

The remaining Asura and Rakshasa from the Luoho Clan swiftly descended to Asaki's side.

*Rustle rustle rustle*

Suspended in mid-air, the two factions faced each other across a distance.

Four members from the Dongfang Clan and three from the Leng Family were arrayed against four from the Shengongsi Clan, supplemented by three from the Luoho Clan.

All individuals present in both camps were Tier Seven, their auras demonstrably matched.

Nevertheless, the observers assessed that the Shengongsi and Luoho clans held no discernible advantage.

The reasoning was straightforward: apart from the Luoho Clan, each of the other Holy Blood families had dispatched five of their prodigious talents.

This implied that the Dongfang and Leng families had not yet committed their full strength, whereas the Shengongsi Clan had already lost Miyaji Koji, and the Luoho Clan, with only three representatives, had fielded their complete contingent.

The moment the remaining members of the Dongfang and Leng families made their appearance, the balance of power would inevitably shift overwhelmingly in their favor.

It was evident that the Shengongsi Clan recognized this precarious situation, as Shengongsi Yuzuo's complexion turned ashen.

"Dongfang Qi, are you truly determined to protect this individual unto death?"

Dongfang Qi responded with composure: "The Dongfang Clan has never once betrayed an ally."

This declaration earned numerous approving nods from the crowd.

Among the Nine Great Holy Bloods, the Dongfang Clan was renowned for its warm and forthright conduct, holding an excellent reputation that naturally attracted many allied clans and factions.

Now, under the scrutiny of all assembled, should Dongfang Qi abandon Qin Tian and surrender him, it would inflict severe damage upon the Dongfang Clan's esteemed name.

Regardless of his personal relationship with Qin Tian, at such a critical juncture, he was bound to defend Qin Tian to the very end.

"Excellent, truly excellent!"

Shengongsi Yuzuo's eyes flared crimson. Exchanging a significant glance with Shengongsi Xiongyi, he inquired coldly, "What are your thoughts on this matter?"

Shengongsi Xiongyi's visage contorted into a grimace of determination. "Naturally, we strike! I wish to see if the Dongfang and Leng Families can truly shield him today!"

Upon uttering these words, the auras of the four Shengongsi members surged upward like a formidable black cloud descending upon a city, their murderous intent sending shivers down the spine.

Although the Luoho Clan had not sustained any losses, they were acutely aware of the deep-seated animosity between Qin Tian and Inzaghi Luoho.

Such a golden opportunity was not to be squandered.

Abruptly, fierce auras, like an overwhelming tide, surged towards the heavens, refusing to yield.

*Boom—boom—*

Divergent energies converged like a tempest, signaling the imminent eruption of a world-shattering blood feud involving four major Holy Blood Clans.