I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield Chapter 730 - 524: Baihu Corps and Zuiyu

Spirit-splitting Ice Valley

"What did you say, he possesses such an ability?"

Inzaghi Luoho's brows knitted deeply upon hearing his cousin Asaki Luoho's account, his eyes clouded with disbelief.

"I'm not fabricating this. If you doubt me, confirm it with others."

Asaki asserted, shaking his head, his voice low:

"Qin Tian is exceptionally mysterious, his skills are peculiar, and his combat prowess is outrageously potent. During the relic exploration, he hadn't yet ascended to Tier Seven but still managed to eliminate Shengongsi Hao Er. Now that he's reached Tier Seven, I wouldn't dare cross him."

"This matter has been relayed to the clan. My advice is to maintain a safe distance from him for the time being. This individual truly disregards the might of the Holy Blood Clan; he's a killer of anyone."

"Preposterous! Am I expected to steer clear of him henceforth?"

Inzaghi let out a roar of laughter, contemplating his standing as the Guardian Envoy of Spirit-splitting Ice Valley, a direct descendant of the Luoho Clan, and a formidable Tier Seven Holy Blood expert.

And Qin Tian?

He is merely a hound nurtured by Lin Xuanqing.

How could he possibly yield to a mere dog?

"Regardless, I have issued my warning."

Asaki stated placidly, Inzaghi's reaction precisely as he had anticipated. Indeed, had he not personally witnessed Qin Tian's terrifying demonstration, he would not have believed that someone not of Holy Blood lineage could inspire such caution in him.

Considering their familial bond, Asaki added a gentle nudge, trying to offer his cousin an escape route: "Furthermore, the Pluto project is well underway, with Qin Tian as its linchpin. At this crucial stage, any mishap involving him would be irretrievable. Even from the Empire's perspective, you ought to..."

However, before his words could fully materialize, a sharp "click" echoed from the communicator as Inzaghi severed the connection outright.

Gazing at the now-darkened communication screen, Asaki sighed, head shaking in resignation: "If you are determined to invite disaster, do not place blame elsewhere."

Inzaghi was merely a cousin, not a blood brother, absolving Asaki of any obligation to issue ceaseless warnings. In truth, a part of Asaki harbored a secret hope for Inzaghi's downfall.

Presently, every inhabitant of the Empire understands that Pluto is designated as the central focus for subsequent developmental phases.

Whosoever can establish a firm footing and gain an early advantage on this planet will undoubtedly reap immense profits from the future allocation of interests.

The Luoho Clan's singular outpost on Pluto is Spirit-splitting Ice Valley, and Inzaghi, as its Guardian Envoy, has already secured a preliminary lead.

Should Inzaghi successfully guide the clan's forces and capitalize on Pluto's rapid development, he would undoubtedly distinguish himself in the upcoming evaluations for direct lineage heirs, securing greater resources.

But the allocation is finite; if Inzaghi receives a larger share, it naturally means less for his other siblings.

Reflecting on this, a cold glint flickered in Asaki's eyes: "Engage, clash with Qin Tian to your heart's content."

He was acutely aware that amidst the burgeoning development of Pluto, Inzaghi stood no chance against Qin Tian.

The Empire would not permit it, nor would the multitude of factions poised to benefit from Pluto's economic ecosystem.

Should Inzaghi falter, the position of Guardian Envoy at Spirit-splitting Ice Valley might very well become his own.

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Royal Star

Shinguji Clan

"Are you implying that Hao Er, Yuzuo, and Shinobu were all slain by Qin Tian?"

The Shinguji Elder's tone was somber, casting an exceptionally frigid and oppressive atmosphere throughout the chamber.

"Hao Er was undeniably killed by Qin Tian; of that, I am certain."

Shengongsi Youyi responded: "As for Yuzuo and Shinobu, I did not witness Qin Tian dispatch them personally, but..."

He paused, then added: "It's purely an intuition. I surmise that Yuzuo and Shinobu most likely met their end at Qin Tian's hands."

At that juncture, shortly preceding the final confrontation, nearly all the Holy Blood Clan's prominent figures were accounted for, with the exception of two members from the Shinguji Clan, including the most powerful among them, Shengongsi Yuzuo.

Consequently, he deduced that Shengongsi Yuzuo and Shinobu had not succumbed to demonic forces but had perished by someone's violence.

And at that specific moment, who possessed the capability to eliminate both of them?

Unquestionably, his primary suspect was Qin Tian.

Firstly, Qin Tian and the Shinguji Clan harbored a deep-seated animosity, and Yuzuo had been plotting Qin Tian's demise.

Secondly, Qin Tian possessed the offensive might to vanquish Yuzuo.

Should these conjectures be revealed to the public, they would likely be dismissed as lunacy.

Shengongsi Yuzuo was a Tier Seven Seven Stars Holy Blood direct descendant; setting aside those not of Holy Blood, even Holy Blood individuals of comparable or even one or two stars superior level could not confidently claim they could defeat Yuzuo.

Yet, having endured the final battle, he had come to understand precisely how formidable Qin Tian truly was.

The Shinguji elder remained motionless, his fingers drumming a rhythmic 'thud, thud' against the desk, each beat resonating within Shengongsi Youyi's very soul.

After a prolonged silence, he finally broke it, a frigid iciness flickering within his gaze. "Very well, I comprehend."

Discarding the fates of Yuzuo and Shinobu aside, the mere life of Hao Er was sufficient cause for his profound hatred towards Qin Tian—after all, Hao Er was his most beloved grandson!

However, he knew that confronting Qin Tian was an impossibility at this juncture.

The Pluto project held paramount importance for the Empire's overarching strategy, and Qin Tian himself was an absolutely vital component. To act against him now, thereby jeopardizing the Empire's grand design, was a consequence even the Shinguji Clan could not possibly endure.

Nevertheless, the seed of retribution had undeniably taken root, poised to sprout and flourish unchecked within his heart.