Summoning Players into My Game Chapter 743 - 379: One-Star, Two Races, Three Alliances, Four Nations (Part 3)
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"What if it’s only for a brief time?" Lin Qi mulled it over and remarked.
Giving up Blue Star was completely out of the question, since it formed the core of the Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall, hiding countless secrets he refused to reveal. Therefore, if they could defend it, defend it they would.
Besides, his intention wasn’t for Starry Sky Commerce to safeguard Blue Star indefinitely; he merely required a temporary buffer. That would allow the Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall to fully mobilize against the Zerg God Generals from the Goddesses Galaxy.
"A brief time?" Huang Jiu paused to consider, then lifted a finger. "For just one year, my father ought to consent."
Pitting Starry Sky Commerce head-on against the Imperial Country demanded more than one Divine Fusion Realm expert, yet enduring some pressure from the Imperial Country to gain such a powerhouse was an offer Starry Sky Commerce couldn’t ignore.
Emerging a Divine Fusion Realm powerhouse proved incredibly rare—a whole galaxy might wait over a century for one. Their existence dramatically shifted a galaxy’s power balance, given the perils lurking in vast galaxies that only they could counter. Hence, these powerhouses commanded utmost reverence from all factions, facing minimal constraints.
"One year?" Lin Qi gave a nod. "Fine, I’ll align with Starry Sky Commerce."
For the Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall, still shy of a full year in growth, even if Starry Sky Commerce withdrew support later, he’d face no fear by then.
Furthermore, with Starry Sky Commerce focused on trade, he truly needed business channels to gather resources. After all, players reaching Celestial Human Realm guzzled Energy Blood Essence at an insane rate.
"However, Hall Master, we might lack time," Huang Jiu said with some embarrassment. "Prison Dragon Star forces could strike in days at worst, and relaying word plus getting Starry Sky Commerce reinforcements would take no less than ten days."
"That urgent?" Lin Qi reflected briefly before inquiring, "What if I repel Prison Dragon Star’s assault?"
"Repel Prison Dragon Star’s assault?" Huang Jiu stared at Lin Qi, suspecting a jest.
Prison Dragon Star’s Star Lord, a Two-Star Divine General, matched a Mid Tier Divine Fusion Realm expert in might, leading over a hundred legion commanders—including three surpassing Half-step Divine Fusion Realm.
Whispers claimed Lin Qi’s recent breakthrough had just reached Initial Tier Divine Fusion Realm. Thinking he could challenge Prison Dragon Star’s forces bordered on absurdity.
"Hold them for fifteen days, and it’ll work fine," Huang Jiu replied, offering ample leeway without trying to discourage him.
"That’s feasible." Lin Qi nodded.
Simply routing Prison Dragon Star would force them to regroup extensively for another push. Without two Divine Generals appearing, the Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall could manage.
Seeing Lin Qi’s unwavering confidence, Huang Jiu felt a jolt of surprise. The Black Obsidian Martial Arts Hall hid more power than she’d guessed. No Divine Fusion Realm expert acted foolishly, so his bold words hinted at real backing. "I’ll depart immediately then?"
"Certainly, Miss Huang Jiu—go whenever you wish," Lin Qi grinned. "Miss Vanessa will escort you with an elite squad. They’ll speak for me in negotiations with Starry Sky Commerce."
"Perfect; I require your representative for confirmation anyway. Even with my father as Star Lord, he can’t approve without proof," Huang Jiu agreed with a nod.
Soon after, Lin Qi directed Vanessa to take a player squad—framed as Luo Wushang’s Defense Corps on follow-up tasks—to escort Huang Jiu to Red Demon Star. Luo Wushang and crew buzzed with excitement, stunned that post-capture quests led to branching out on Red Demon Star’s fresh map, an absolute thrill.
Two days following Luo Wushang’s group departure alongside Huang Jiu, shocking intelligence hit Prison Dragon Star.
"What did you say? No word from Blue Star’s four caretakers?"