Chapter 373: Commander Li Yuan

"Fine, you three may go down," Li Yuan instructed. "In the future, except for reporting normal affairs, you don't need to come see me specifically. If there is something, I will go see you."

"Yes," Star Lord Yue Hui and the other two said respectfully and left quickly.

In the corridor, Li Yuan was left alone.

"The power of the Supreme Hall Master is quite great," Li Yuan sighed to himself. "The Starfire Martial Hall is even above the various nations."

With the rise of his own cultivation and strength, and the increase in his permissions, Li Yuan only then understood what the true foundation of the Starfire Martial Hall was.

In essence, the three major martial halls—Starfire, Starry Sky, and Black Stone—constitute the Seven-Star Alliance... and numerous nations are merely subordinates of the Seven-Star Alliance.

Ordinary Heaven-Flying martial artists often serve a certain country.

But anyone who reaches the Heaven-Flying peak basically joins one of the martial halls, because the best treasures and channels, as well as many star arts and secret manuals, are directly controlled by the martial halls.

Demigods, furthermore, all belong to one of the three major martial halls.

"The strength of Demigods places them above the nations," Li Yuan thought to himself. "Now, it is time to go see these Demigods on Blue Star."

Whoosh!

Li Yuan's figure moved, and he had already arrived at a higher level according to the guidance, reaching the meeting room at the end of the corridor.

This meeting room was not large. Inside was a round table, and six figures were already waiting there on the numerous luxurious chairs surrounding the round table, each emitting an extraordinary aura.

And the main seat at the round table was left empty.

Seeing Li Yuan walk into the meeting room, the six figures stood up one after another.

"Welcome, Commander Li Yuan," the white man with fiery red long hair sitting to the side of the main seat said with a smile.

"Welcome, Commander Li Yuan."

"Welcome."

"Haha, when Commander Li Yuan swept through the Tier-Two star realms two years ago, I knew the Commander would rise, but I never imagined it would be so fast. It truly makes us admire you," the burly man with a bald head and black armor said with a laugh.

"It is impressive," another old man wearing ornate clothes said with a smile. "Although Commander Li Yuan is young, his campaigns in the Mingxu Star Realm, sweeping through numerous Tier-Two star realms, saving the Lantie Star crisis, slaying Demigods... how dazzling! He has made such great contributions to the entire civilization. I admire him immensely; his serving as Commander is well-deserved."

Before Li Yuan could speak, the group of Demigods in the meeting room spoke one after another, appearing incomparably enthusiastic.

This scene made Li Yuan feel slightly surprised in his heart.

Are they all this enthusiastic?

"You are all my elders; you overpraise me," Li Yuan said. "I am merely serving as Blue Star Commander under orders."

"Li Yuan," Demigod Baishan said with a smile. "Let me introduce them to you one by one."

Li Yuan nodded slightly.

"This is Demigod Dantai Lie," Demigod Baishan said.

"Supreme Hall Master," Dantai Lie's virtual image was that of a middle-aged man with short hair, bowing slightly.

"Demigod Dantai Lie, no need for such formalities. You have guarded the entrance of the Wanhai Star Realm for many years; I am aware of that," Li Yuan said with a smile. "Dantai Feng and I are good friends... and I also remember the kindness from back then."

Back then, Dantai Lie had once given Li Yuan a storage treasure worth over a thousand Seven-Star points.

It doesn't count for much to the current Li Yuan.

But back then, it was a heavy gift.

"Haha, I believe that under the leadership of the Supreme Hall Master, our Blue Star will surely become increasingly prosperous," Dantai Lie said with a face full of smiles. A small act of kindness back then could be kept in mind by Li Yuan for so long; he was naturally happy in his heart.

"This is Demigod Chisong," Demigod Baishan pointed to the old man in ornate clothes.

"Supreme Hall Master," Demigod Chisong bowed slightly.

Li Yuan nodded.

Of the seven Demigods on Blue Star, Demigod Baishan, Demigod Dantai Lie, and Demigod Chisong all belong to the Starfire Martial Hall.

Therefore, they all address Li Yuan as "Supreme Hall Master."

"This is Demigod Harin, Hall Master of the Blue Star Starry Sky Martial Hall," Demigod Baishan pointed to the burly man with a bald head and black armor.

"Commander," Demigod Harin said with a smile.

"Demigod Harin controls the Starry Sky Martial Hall and controls the virtual network; I will need much assistance in the future," Li Yuan said with a smile.

"The Commander is the Commander of Blue Star, and I am also under the Commander's command," Demigod Harin said with a smile. "As long as the Commander gives an order, I will surely obey."

Li Yuan's heart stirred slightly; Demigod Harin's stance was somewhat extraordinary.

"Li Yuan."

"This is the Blue Star Black Stone Supreme Hall Master, Demigod Soilo," Demigod Baishan pointed to the white man with fiery red long hair. "He is one of the strongest Demigods on our Blue Star; in terms of strength, he is not inferior to me."

"Demigod Soilo, in the future, when handling Blue Star affairs, I will need much help from you," Li Yuan said.

Li Yuan knew clearly in his heart that the only ones on the entire Blue Star worth his attention were Demigod Soilo and Demigod Baishan.

Both of these people have the strength to threaten his life.

Other Demigods? According to intelligence, they are basically all initial-stage Demigods.

Especially Demigod Soilo—before him, the other party was the "Acting Blue Star Commander." Would there be resentment in his heart?

"Commander, you are too polite. I will certainly fulfill my duties," Demigod Soilo said quite politely.

"Commander, I am Demigod Selvi," the graceful woman wearing black clothes bowed and said.

Li Yuan nodded with a smile. Demigod Selvi is the only female Demigod on Blue Star, and her fame is quite great.

"If I remember correctly, there should be another Demigod," Li Yuan's gaze swept across. "Where is Demigod Kuba? Did he not come?"

The people present couldn't help but look at Demigod Soilo.

"Reporting to the Commander," Demigod Soilo said respectfully. "Demigod Kuba condensed the Law not long ago. After breaking through to become a mid-stage Demigod, he has been in secluded cultivation... Now, he is at a critical moment of cultivation, so he was unable to come to attend the Demigod meeting. I hope the Commander will forgive him."

"Oh? Mid-stage Demigod? Good thing," Li Yuan said with a smile, appearing to believe it.

"Secluded cultivation?"

"Didn't he condense Law mysteries last year? He was still at the meeting last month. It just so happens that today is the Commander's first time attending the meeting, and he isn't here? Such a coincidence?" The burly man, Demigod Harin, grinned and said. "Demigod Soilo, could it be that Demigod Kuba is dissatisfied with the Commander?"

"It is indeed a coincidence. Kuba has had some gains in cultivation recently," Soilo said with a smile. "After all, having just condensed the Law, it is precisely when progress is greatest. I hope the Commander will forgive him."

"It's not like he has to come out of seclusion," Demigod Chisong shook his head and said. "Meeting in the virtual network, just separating a strand of consciousness is enough. Can't he even spare this little time?"

No one present was stupid; they naturally heard the subtext of Demigod Harin and Demigod Chisong.

"Alright."

"Demigod Kuba's strength breakthrough is a good thing for our Blue Star and for the entire civilization," Li Yuan said with a smile. "Meeting with all the Demigods today, there is actually no urgent matter. It doesn't matter if Demigod Kuba didn't come; there will always be an opportunity to meet."

"It's just that I am a newcomer."

"Although I have flipped through many materials, materials are dead. I still need all the seniors to introduce the situation to me," Li Yuan said with a smile.

"Fine," Demigod Baishan said with a smile. "Harin, start the introduction from your Starry Sky Martial Hall."

"Mm," Demigod Harin nodded. "Commander, my Starry Sky Martial Hall is mainly responsible for the virtual network aspect, the entire Blue Star's..."

Time passed.

With the successive introductions of Demigod Harin, Demigod Chisong, and Demigod Selvi, during which Li Yuan also occasionally asked questions, he had a clearer understanding of the operation of the entire Blue Star.

More than an hour later, this Demigod meeting ended, and the other Demigods left one after another.

In the meeting room, only Li Yuan and Demigod Baishan were left.

"Starfire Martial Hall and Black Stone Martial Hall each control half of the area on Blue Star in reality," Li Yuan said. "And the Starry Sky Martial Hall controls 90% of the permissions for the virtual network."

"This power is truly great."

"No wonder there are only Starfire Martial Hall and Starry Sky Martial Hall within the Xia Nation," Li Yuan sighed. "And places like the Ouluoba Continent only have Black Stone Martial Hall and Starry Sky Martial Hall."

"Correct!"

"This is a competitive design," Demigod Baishan said with a smile. "There are about six thousand Heaven-Flying martial artists on the entire Blue Star, of which 40% are in the Starfire Martial Hall, and 40% are in the Black Stone Martial Hall... The Starry Sky Martial Hall only has about 20% of Heaven-Flying martial artists left. The Starry Sky Martial Hall is the weakest in terms of martial power, but it controls the economic operation of various countries and has formulated various economic policies."

Li Yuan nodded to himself.

The Starry Sky Martial Hall seems to control the virtual network, but it must rely on reality, and its power is divided and controlled by various countries... ultimately forming such a situation of mutual checks and balances.

No matter which side it is, wanting to make Blue Star break away from the entire civilization is very difficult.

"Do Demigod Harin and Demigod Soilo have conflicts?" Li Yuan asked.

"It's not exactly a conflict," Demigod Baishan said with a smile. "It's just that Soilo, because of the interests of the Black Stone Martial Hall and his own motherland, has had some disputes with Harin. Demigod Kuba takes Soilo as his leader, so naturally, he would cause trouble today... Demigod Kuba not coming today is likely a form of protest against you."

"Protest?" Li Yuan thought thoughtfully. "Is he dissatisfied with me? Or is Soilo dissatisfied with me?"

Li Yuan roughly understood the struggles of the seven great Demigods of Blue Star.

Black Stone Martial Hall and Starfire Martial Hall each have three Demigods, and the competition is very fierce... Demigod Harin, as the only Demigod of the Starry Sky Martial Hall, has a relatively transcendent status.

"Hard to say," Demigod Baishan said, deliberating.

"You don't need to take it to heart," Demigod Baishan sighed. "In reality, this potential conflict has existed for a long time... By rights, his strength is not inferior to mine, and it should have been his turn to serve as Blue Star Commander decades ago."

"But at that time, the Alliance Leader strongly pushed for Fang Hai," Demigod Baishan shook his head and said. "At that time, not many people were convinced by Fang Hai, and some even publicly opposed him to embarrass him."

"Not convinced?" Li Yuan was puzzled.

"At that time, Fang Hai was not like you are now; he was far less dazzling than you," Demigod Baishan said with a smile. "Your strength is powerful, you slew Demigods, and your contributions are great enough... So even if this group of Demigods has thoughts in their hearts, they have nothing to say, and they must show respect to you."

Li Yuan nodded slightly. This world speaks with strength.

So-called deep seniority is just icing on the cake.

"Back then, Fang Hai's strength didn't even reach the Demigod level," Demigod Baishan said. "He also wasn't like you, making great achievements and great contributions repeatedly... You tell me, could Demigod Soilo and the others be convinced by Fang Hai in their hearts?"

Li Yuan nodded slightly.

Serving as Blue Star Commander is mainly a tempering of one's mindset. In the short term, it doesn't help much with strength improvement.

But for one's own disciples, relatives, etc., and even one's motherland... it is of huge help, and many interests are involved here.

A word or a document from the Commander might bring huge benefits to a country and determine the livelihood of tens of millions of people.

"Therefore, Soilo and the others concluded that the Alliance Leader was suppressing them," Demigod Baishan shook his head and said. "You returned to Blue Star this time, and Soilo was forced to step down again... He hadn't even sat warm in his seat yet. How do you think they feel in their hearts?"

Li Yuan understood.

If he comes again, it will only deepen the inherent impression.

"How could the Alliance Leader suppress them?" Li Yuan shook his head and said. "It's just that the Alliance Leader favors the Xia Nation more. Resources within the civilization are limited, and the Xia Nation has more, and they are all on Blue Star... It's just an illusion caused to them."

"But many precious cultivation resources are obtained by the Alliance Leader himself. Who he is willing to give them to depends entirely on the Alliance Leader's own will," Li Yuan shook his head and said.

People have selfishness.

Who can have no selfishness?

Just like the treasures and resources Li Yuan obtained by himself, he spent a lot on his uncle and aunt, and he would also reward some elders who had been kind to him in the past... Li Yuan feels this is a matter of course.

"Secondly."

"The height is different."

"The Alliance Leader stood at the height of the entire Seven-Star Civilization back then and cultivated the President as a successor," Li Yuan said. "To the Alliance Leader, Blue Star is only a part of the civilization, and Blue Star Commander is just a position for tempering. And the facts prove that the Alliance Leader was right. Now that the President has successfully succeeded as Deputy Alliance Leader and is gradually taking charge of the entire alliance, that is proof."

Demigod Baishan couldn't help but nod.

Li Yuan saw it very accurately. Did Dongfang Ji suppress Demigod Soilo?

No! He just didn't give them preferential treatment.

"Li Yuan, how do you plan to treat Demigod Kuba?" Demigod Baishan asked.

"Haha."

"Senior Baishan, it doesn't matter," Li Yuan said with a smile. "Not to mention that Demigod Soilo was very polite to me today, even if Soilo publicly refutes me in the future... as long as what he says makes sense, I will acknowledge it."

"As for Demigod Kuba?"

"Just became a mid-stage Demigod, he cannot affect me," Li Yuan said with a smile. "As long as he still acknowledges that he is a member of the Seven-Star Civilization and is still making contributions to the Seven-Star Civilization... some complaints, or even a strange personality, I can tolerate, and I will not suppress him."

"I am willing to serve as Blue Star Commander, firstly to temper myself, and secondly to make some contributions to the civilization, not to make the powerhouses on Blue Star submit to me."

"What I pursue is beneficial to the entire civilization," Li Yuan said.

Demigod Baishan's heart stirred.

He was originally worried that Li Yuan was young, and young people are hot-headed and easily impulsive... If Li Yuan went directly to teach Demigod Kuba a lesson, it would be very irrational.

But Li Yuan's mindset was much stronger than he had anticipated.

"Has the capacity to tolerate others," Demigod Baishan sighed to himself. "This mindset is better than Fang Hai's back then."

Demigod Baishan still remembered that when Fang Hai first served as Supreme Hall Master, he was much more impulsive than Li Yuan and acted more recklessly.

Fortunately.

Demigod Baishan's strength and prestige were sufficient to suppress Fang Hai at that time, so no trouble occurred... Later, Fang Hai became increasingly mature.

"Fine, as long as you have your own decision in your heart," Demigod Baishan said. "What are your thoughts on the inauguration ceremony in half a month?"

"Keep it simple," Li Yuan thought for a moment and said. "I don't wish to make too much of a stir... It's best if everything remains as usual."

Li Yuan does not care about these empty rituals.

Ordinary people need pomp as a face to deter others, so that others cannot see through their true strength, subsequently generating awe.

But practitioners rely on their own powerful strength.

From the moment Li Yuan slew the alien Demigod, it was already destined that he possessed sufficient deterrent power.

What is lacking is just an act of establishing prestige internally, letting everyone understand his principles of conduct.

"Fine," Demigod Baishan said.

Blue Star virtual network, Black Stone Space.

"Big Brother, do you think Li Yuan will target us?" Demigod Selvi frowned and said. "Just like Fang Hai back then?"

"Let's see the situation."

"We have already bowed our heads, and Kuba didn't really offend him," Demigod Soilo shook his head and said. "I also have no intention of competing with him... We are all members of the Seven-Star Civilization; he shouldn't go too far."

"Mm, I hope so," Selvi shook her head and sighed.

Three days after the Demigod meeting.

Li Muhua and Li Qianqian, after receiving the news, both returned to Kunlun Martial University... Li Muhua even brought his newlywed wife.

"Big Brother!!" Li Qianqian was in professional attire. As soon as she entered the room, she was incomparably excited and jumped to hug Li Yuan.

"You're already a company president, yet you're still so unstable," Li Yuan said with a smile.

Li Qianqian had long since graduated from Cultural University and now runs a company on her own, spending most of her time in Kyoto.

Not many people know her background.

"I'm home, after all," Li Qianqian pouted. "Big Brother, I haven't seen you for several years, and as soon as we meet, you have to educate me."

"Haha, alright, one should be freer at home," Li Yuan said with a smile, patting his sister's head.

This scene made Liao Fei, who was on the side, secretly surprised. She knew very well that when she first met this sister-in-law, the other party appeared to be a total career woman... nothing like today.

Including her own husband, who is a highly respected young Source martial artist outside and acts steadily, but his image at home has completely changed... All this is because of that young man who appears ordinary.

Li Yuan!!

He is also an existence standing at the peak of the entire civilization.

"Sister-in-law," Li Yuan looked at the beautiful woman before him with a smile. "I'm sorry I couldn't make it to your and Muhua's wedding, but I've heard from Uncle and Aunt that Muhua being able to find you is his good fortune."

"Big Brother," Liao Fei was quite nervous.

"I returned in a hurry and didn't have time to prepare an extra gift. Don't mind it," Li Yuan flipped his palm and handed over the gift he had prepared.

A Fourth-Tier soul treasure.

"This?" Liao Fei is also a Source martial artist. Although she couldn't see the value of this treasure, she could feel its extraordinariness.

It is definitely a rare treasure.

"Big Brother gave it to you, so just accept it," Li Muhua said in a low voice. He knows his big brother's character.

The whole family gathered, harmonious and happy.

"Qianqian, I will secretly order this robot to protect you closely," Li Yuan said. "I don't care about you running a company, and I don't care about you having little interest in martial arts... But I hope you will put your heart into the life evolution path I've arranged for you. As long as you follow the steps, there is still hope of cultivating to become a Heaven-Flying martial artist."

Robot protection has many advantages.

The most critical is that they can protect closely around the clock, and they are fearless of death and absolutely loyal... This is something no Heaven-Flying martial artist can compare to.

"Become a Heaven-Flying martial artist?" Li Qianqian held her breath.

She is no longer the little girl she was back then. Having roamed the business world for several years, she naturally understands what this signifies.

"Alright, Big Brother," Li Qianqian nodded.

"Go to Flying Star special training?" Li Muhua was also a bit surprised when hearing Li Yuan's arrangements.

"Mm."

"I have already arranged it for you," Li Yuan looked at Li Muhua. "Muhua, your martial arts talent is not bad... If you follow the steps, it won't be difficult to become a Heaven-Flying martial artist with my help."

"But if you want to be stronger, you must undergo a metamorphosis from the inside out yourself."

"I have arranged the path for you."

"But whether you are willing to walk it, and how far you can go, depends on yourself," Li Yuan said. "This special training is also extremely dangerous, with a mortality rate exceeding 50%. Whether you are willing to go, you decide yourself."

"Mortality rate of 50%?" Li Muhua was startled, and there was also a trace of struggle in his heart.

One path, following the steps, is almost destined to become a Heaven-Flying martial artist.

The other path is full of blood.

Pondering for a long time.

"Big Brother, I am willing to go for special training," Li Muhua said, a look of determination flashing in his eyes.

"Have you considered it well?" Li Yuan said indifferently.

"Mm, I have considered it well," Li Muhua nodded heavily and said. "Big Brother, I know you will provide me with the most generous cultivation conditions... But in martial arts cultivation, the core is still looking at oneself. If I don't have the courage to venture, I won't be able to achieve anything great."

"Not afraid of death?" Li Yuan said.

"Big Brother, didn't you tell me that many of Senior Dongfang Ji's children died? Everyone is afraid of death, but stepping onto this path of martial arts, if one wants to have great achievements, one must not fear death," Li Muhua said.

"Good."

"The path is one you chose yourself," Li Yuan said indifferently. "As your big brother, I'll only give you one sentence: seek no regrets. Even for me, I am only struggling to seek on this long and arduous martial arts path."

Li Muhua savored it silently.

"Demigod Sanye, I entrust my younger brother's matter to you," Li Yuan sent a message. "During the special training process, just protect him secretly... No need to let him know in advance."

Li Yuan ultimately couldn't be as hard-hearted as Alliance Leader Dongfang Ji.

Flying Star special training is conducted for many young martial arts powerhouses. These martial arts powerhouses cannot compare to the "Martial God Hall geniuses," but they also have hope of becoming Heaven-Flying martial artists... If Demigods are willing to spend some price, they can also send people into the special training list.

"Xu Ling is venturing in a Tier-Two star realm?" Li Yuan also learned of Xu Ling's current situation from "Wan Qinghe."

Li Yuan has also always paid quite a bit of attention to Xu Ling.

Wan Qinghe has now become the "City Hall Master" of the Jiangcheng City Starfire Martial Hall and possesses top-tier Source martial artist strength... He knows the significance of Xu Ling to Li Yuan and has been secretly helping Xu Ling.

On January 28, 2053, Li Yuan's inauguration ceremony was officially held in the virtual network.

Li Yuan officially became the Blue Star Commander.

After succeeding as Commander, Li Yuan's life did not change much.

Most of the time, he stayed at Kunlun Martial University to cultivate in seclusion, pondering and researching spear techniques.

Only occasionally would he handle some affairs as Blue Star Starfire Supreme Hall Master and Blue Star Commander.

In February, Xu Ling returned from the star realm and was immediately arranged by Li Yuan, ultimately being sent to Flying Star special training.

"Family is worry-free."

"Only then can I fully devote myself to cultivation," Li Yuan's heart was incomparably calm.

He had spent over a hundred thousand Seven-Star points on his family and Xu Ling, and it is expected that more will be spent in the future, but Li Yuan did not care at all.

For his family, that is one of the obsessions for which he works hard to cultivate.

"If my family can all become Source martial artists, or even Heaven-Flying martial artists," Li Yuan thought to himself. "Even if I venture outside and die in the Nine-Leaf World or Nine-Mountain World, I can be at ease."

The Nine-Leaf World is incomparably mysterious.

Dongfang Ji and Fang Hai had both ventured there and gave Li Yuan quite a bit of intelligence information so that Li Yuan could be prepared... Most of this intelligence information was relatively general, but Li Yuan analyzed one point.

Danger! Extremely dangerous!

Even possessing peak Demigod strength, one dare not say one can definitely survive.

"But in general, the stronger my strength, the greater the hope of success," Li Yuan was very patient.

In the blink of an eye, it was a day in April 2053.

Inside Kunlun Martial University.

"Old Yun is looking for me?" Li Yuan inside the warship opened his eyes and received a message from Old Yun.

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