I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield Chapter 725 - 521:

The thought had barely formed when Qin Tian's form vanished, instantly reappearing at the periphery of the demonic creature horde on the battlefield's edge.

This area remained untouched by the Empire's prodigies, a vast expanse teeming with demonic creatures howling their approach towards the main battle lines.

Perched atop a large ice-covered boulder, hands clasped behind his back, a flicker of violet lightning danced within his eyes.

"Let's commence here."

Before the words fully escaped his lips, he extended a single digit, drawing ambient Spiritual Energy into a fervent vortex. The heavens above rapidly darkened with storm clouds, and countless bolts of purple-gold lightning coiled and converged like mythical serpents.

"Descend!"

With a soft command from Qin Tian, several massive lightning strikes tore through the sky.

Upon contact with the divine lightning, the scales of Tier Five demonic creatures and the protective magical shields of Tier Six demonic creatures were obliterated as if made of paper. Even the furious roars of Tier Seven demonic creatures ceased within a mere half-second, entirely consumed by the violet deluge, reduced to ash as the evolution points on his system panel surged dramatically.

He continued unabated, his fingers moving ceaselessly, unleashing lightning that cascaded like a torrential downpour, eradicating swathes of demonic creatures in its wake. In a startlingly short period, the majority of this fringe region was purged.

The immense disturbance inevitably drew numerous gazes, but upon discerning it was Qin Tian's doing, they simply shook their heads and resumed their engagements.

If it's him, no one is surprised.

Qin Tian remained engrossed in his relentless extermination of the demonic horde. Witnessing his formidable efficiency and the sheer scale of his energy expenditure, the Empire's geniuses made a collective decision to cede this sector to him.

Consequently, over two hundred of the Empire's most gifted youths pressed their assault against the demonic ranks. Despite the ceaseless influx of reinforcements from the demonic army, against the ferocity of the battle-hardened Empire geniuses, they were nothing more than fodder.

After several tens of minutes...

Whew~

Whew~

The assembled geniuses collapsed into the snow, their breaths coming in ragged gasps. Although physically fatigued, their faces were alight with triumphant smiles.

Guided by the Nine Great Holy Bloods and supported by the elite healers of the Dongfang Clan, not a single one among them suffered injury or demise in this engagement. They had successfully annihilated an army comprising over a million demonic creatures.

Such was the awe-inspiring might wielded by premier Spiritualists.

In their presence, mere numbers held no significance.

Da da da

At that juncture, Ji Taiyan rose and approached Qin Tian.

Observing this, Qin Tian also stood to his feet.

"Your Highness."

"Qin Tian."

Ji Taiyan's gaze met Qin Tian's, a subtle complexity coloring his expression.

Throughout the preceding engagement, Qin Tian had felled the greatest number of demonic creatures, accumulating a tally that rivaled the combined efforts of several Holy Blood clans.

He recognized Qin Tian's unwavering commitment, a testament to his profound loyalty and sense of duty towards the Empire.

Yet, the question lingered: why must such a brilliant prodigy be aligned with him?

"Qin Tian, can you escort everyone back to Mingwang Planet? I must relay the current situation to the Empire with the utmost urgency," Ji Taiyan requested.

"Understood."

Qin Tian acknowledged with a nod.

"Excellent, I entrust this task to you then."

Every individual present overheard their exchange and immediately rose, gathering in unison.

With a simple gesture from Qin Tian, a Gate of Space materialized and expanded.

Ji Taiyan stepped through first, followed by the other Empire geniuses, with Qin Tian bringing up the rear.

Before fully entering the spatial rift, he cast a lingering look into the distance, his gaze sharp, and then he strode forward.

......

The wind and snow raged.

With a ripple of spatial distortion, more than two hundred figures emerged sequentially from the Gate of Space.

"Where are we?"

Ji Taiyan surveyed his surroundings, noting with surprise that this was not the designated entry point to the ruins.

"Your Highness, my apologies, but a slight miscalculation occurred due to the spatial transmission occurring between two distinct planes."

Qin Tian approached then, a hint of contrition in his tone.

"Never mind, it is of no consequence. I shall contact General Shen Qingyue to arrange for our retrieval."

Ji Taiyan waved dismissively and moved aside, retrieving a communicator to initiate a call.

As he turned to make the call, a fleeting glint of golden light flashed within his piercing black eyes.

To dare deceive me with a mere clone right under my nose, Qin Tian, oh Qin Tian, you are remarkably audacious.

Qin Tian's clone was expertly concealed, unnoticed by most present, but this minor deception could not escape his Golden Dragon Eyes.

However, he harbored no intention of exposing Qin Tian. After all, Qin Tian had been the paramount contributor to this expedition into the ruins, and a degree of leniency was certainly warranted for such significant contributions.

Meanwhile, Qin Tian's true form had already made its return to Ice Extreme Pass.

...

"Li Qi, Poisonous Widow, Old Ghost, Xiong, Terreda, come to my room."

Upon returning to the base, Qin Tian immediately summoned his five generals. Hearing Qin Tian's soul transmission, their eyes gleamed with intense joy. While Qin Tian was away, they had remained at Ice Extreme Pass, wary of potential trouble from the Luoho Clan. Fortunately, perhaps due to the Empire's substantial forces stationed on Mingwang Planet, the Luoho Clan had remained subdued, with only minor movements that were swiftly resolved.

"Boss!"

"Boss!"

As they entered his room and saw Qin Tian, their faces radiated uncontainable excitement and happiness.

"Boss, how were your gains from your trip to the ruins?" Li Qi inquired with a smile.

"The gains were immense; I've reached Tier Seven Spiritualist," Qin Tian responded with a relaxed grin.

What!!! The announcement of Qin Tian's breakthrough to Tier Seven instantly froze their expressions, replacing them with disbelief. They recalled that before entering the ruins, Qin Tian possessed the strength of Tier Six, Six Stars, and were astonished how he had advanced to Tier Seven in mere days. Was it not said that the Celestial Human Three Tribulations at Tier Seven were exceptionally perilous, demanding thorough preparation for survival? Furthermore, how had Qin Tian safely transcended these tribulations in an environment as dangerous as the ruins? Nevertheless, their shock quickly turned into overwhelming joy. Regardless of how he overcame the Celestial Human Three Tribulations, with Qin Tian now a Tier Seven expert, they no longer needed to fear the threat of Inzaghi Luoho. Should the adversary dare to provoke them again, Qin Tian would undoubtedly teach them a harsh lesson.

"Boss..." Just as the Poisonous Widow was about to ask further questions, Qin Tian decisively raised his hand and interjected, "Questions later. For now, I must seize the opportunity to take you all to an excellent place."

"What place?" Hearing this, everyone asked with eager anticipation.

"A place that will help you rapidly enhance your strength," Qin Tian stated with a smile. Then, with a wave of his hand, they vanished from the room.

When they reappeared, they found themselves in the final chamber of the first Ice God Treasure Vault that Qin Tian had previously explored. It was within these hallowed grounds that Qin Tian had, in just ten days, progressed from Tier Six, Six Stars to Tier Six, Nine Stars. At this moment, the Divine Statue at the hall's center continued to emanate a sacred luminescence, and the Spirit Pool surrounding it contained merely a third of its original volume, with mist gently swirling above.

Before departing from this treasure vault, Qin Tian had intentionally placed a spatial marker here, intending to bring his generals back after his own return, to aid them in their cultivation. He reasoned that if he didn't utilize this opportunity, it should be reserved for others in the Empire in the future. This was why he had specifically left a clone with the main troops while his true body returned to Ice Extreme Pass, unconcerned about the clone's potential discovery. He mused whether Ji Taiyan would make a significant issue out of the clone; if so, the esteemed Fifth Prince of the Empire would truly be acting petty.

"It was here that I advanced from Tier Six, Six Stars to Tier Six, Nine Stars. With your current lesser cultivation levels, practicing here will yield even greater efficacy," Qin Tian explained with a smile. "Do not just stand there; hurry and enter."

"Understood!" The group exchanged glances and immediately plunged into the Spirit Pool, dispersing themselves. Upon entering the Spirit Pool, they felt the abundant Spiritual Qi surge into their bodies through their pores, as if their entire beings had been revitalized. They entered a state of cultivation almost instantly, without requiring any adaptation period, while the Divine Statue projected five luminous beams of spiritual light upon them.

Whew~

Whew~

Ripples emanated across the Spirit Pool as an endless supply of Spirit Liquid flowed into their systems. Even Terreda, whose primary focus was not Spiritual Energy but body refinement, experienced a steady increase in his physical strength and Blood Qi Power under the exquisite tempering of the Spirit Liquid and Divine Light.

A smile graced Qin Tian's face as he observed this scene. As his own strength grew exponentially, he knew his subordinates could not be allowed to fall behind. He was confident that once they fully absorbed the Spirit Liquid present, the strength of these five individuals would see a significant elevation – an improvement of at least three or four Stars would undoubtedly be achieved. While his subordinates were immersed in their cultivation, Qin Tian also commenced the crucial task of post-battle inventory.