Chapter 1471: Daddy Is the Best! Coordinates Revealed!

In a VIP box in the audience seating area.

Ling Shuang, Su Qingli, Ye Lan, Song Qiuyun, Jiang Chuxuan, Lu Yunji, Yuli, and the other women were all gathered here.

Before them floated several holographic screens, each displaying a different live broadcast feed.

During his time training at Star Dome Academy, Xu Jingming would occasionally meet Ling Shuang and the others in the Virtual Universe.

Before coming to Blood Refining Star, he had notified them in advance and provided them with spectator tickets.

Otherwise, just the cost of these tickets alone would have cost this large group a considerable sum.

Not to mention having their own private VIP box.

"Mama, where's Daddy?"

A tiny girl, flawless as powdered jade, lay on Jiang Chuxuan's lap, looking up with her small face.

She looked about six or seven years old, with large, bright eyes inheriting Jiang Chuxuan's silver hair and Xu Jingming's deep facial contours.

She was none other than Xu Jingming and Jiang Chuxuan's daughter, Xu Xinglan.

"Dumb, Daddy's definitely among the strongest ones!"

Beside her, a boy of similar age puffed out his chest, speaking with proud confidence.

He was Xu Jingming and Song Qiuyun's son, Xu Xinghe.

He was lively by nature and, despite his young age, already showed extraordinary intelligence.

"Brother's right! Daddy's definitely the strongest!"

"Hehe, finally I'll see Daddy again."

Besides Xu Xinghe and Xu Xinglan,

there were four other children, nearly three years old, their little faces glowing with excited agreement.

They were the children of Leng Yuexi, Leng Yuechan, Catherine, and Sakuragi Rin.

When Xu Jingming left Blue Star, apart from Ling Shuang and the others who had reached Starlight Stage, the other four women were already pregnant.

Now, over three years later, they had all been born.

Although they had only ever met him in the Virtual Universe,

raised in the environment of Blue Star, they naturally regarded their father Xu Jingming as a great hero.

Notably, these children, though young, clearly had high beauty.

After all, whether Xu Jingming or Leng Yuexi and the others, all possessed outstanding appearances.

"Xinglan, Xinghe, and Quan'er, stop fussing and watch the match quietly."

Song Qiuyun gently stroked the children's heads, yet her gaze never left the holographic screens.

They had arrived here over two hours ago using their VIP tickets, just to watch Xu Jingming's performance in the Beast Hunting Competition.

After all, during the competition, all contestants were barred from logging into the Virtual Universe.

They hadn't seen Xu Jingming in eleven months.

"I never expected Jingming could make it into the top twenty..."

Su Qingli stared at the leaderboard where "Xu Jingming" ranked fifteenth, her beautiful eyes filled with awe and pride.

"That's our man—he's naturally powerful."

Ling Shuang smiled warmly, her tone brimming with unquestioning pride.

"But the upcoming coordinate reveal is the real test."

Ye Lan spoke softly, a flicker of concern in her icy eyes, "Jingming's ranking is so high now—he'll surely become everyone's target."

"Don't worry, with Jingming's current strength, he should be fine."

Jiang Chuxuan reassured them.

Yet her hand holding Xu Xinglan's small one tightened unconsciously.

They were no longer novices just entering the stars.

Before the Beast Hunting Competition began, Xu Jingming had only been Star Level Six.

In a contest teeming with Star Level Peaks, his strength was truly not advantageous.

"Oh? So lively?"

A soft, alluring voice came from the doorway of the box; everyone turned to see a slender, graceful figure entering.

It was Niki, the Immortal Deity of the Noah Empire.

Niki had originally been Ye Lan's teacher, but later, due to Xu Jingming's dazzling performance in the Cosmic Talent War, she took Ling Shuang and the others as students too.

Over time, their relationship had grown much closer.

With the start of this Beast Hunting Competition, she had come specially to watch with Ye Lan and the others.

"My lord Niki (Teacher)."

The women all rose to bow.

"No need for formalities, sit down."

Niki waved her hand and sat naturally beside the empty seat next to Ye Lan.

Her gaze swept over the leaderboard on the screens, her expression showing mild surprise:

"That kid Xu Jingming, he's quite a troublemaker—he's managed to climb to fifteenth place."

"Daddy's super strong!"

Xu Xinglan puffed out her cheeks, her tiny voice defending her father.

"Alright, alright, your daddy's the strongest."

Niki chuckled, reaching out to ruffle the girl's hair.

Then she turned to Ye Lan, speaking casually:

To be honest, this level of competition is still too much for Xu Jingming.

He's only been in the Star Rank for a short time; compared to those Star Peak geniuses, his foundation is still too thin.

She paused, then continued:

"Xu Jingming's current high ranking relies entirely on Thunderwing Speed."

He's made too many enemies; once the coordinates are revealed, the true top experts will begin clearing the field.

He will definitely be the first target—when the encirclement closes in, even Thunderwing Speed will struggle to let him escape."

Holding onto his current rank is already a victory; trying to advance further? Impossible."

Nikki's words were blunt, but they were truth.

The Beast Hunt Competition had reached its final stage.

Those who had hidden their strength and quietly accumulated power would now reveal their fangs.

In her view, although Xu Jingming possessed extraordinary talent, his cultivation time was simply too short.

Compared to veteran Star Peak cultivators who had trained for hundreds or even thousands of years, his accumulation was indeed lacking.

Of course, having reached this point within just three years of entering the Eternal Star Alliance—

It was already astonishingly prodigious.

Ye Lan pursed her red lips, saying nothing in rebuttal, only whispering:

"I believe in Jingming."

"I believe in Dad too!"

Xu Xinglan and Xu Xinghe spoke in unison, their small faces filled with determination.

Nikki smiled and said no more.

Her gaze turned to the screen, a faint hint of anticipation flickering in her eyes.

Though she spoke that way, she too felt a quiet curiosity about that little guy who kept creating miracles.

Would he bring her another surprise this time?

……

On Blood Refining Star, in a hidden cave somewhere.

Xu Jingming slowly opened his eyes; black lightning flashed briefly within his pupils.

Beside him, Yueying had already donned her battle armor and stood silently waiting.

Her exquisite face still bore a faint blush, but her eyes had regained clarity—calm, focused once more.

"Time's almost up."

Xu Jingming glanced at his smart bracer; one minute remained until the coordinates were revealed.

He stood, stretching his limbs.

Within him, surging Yuan energy and the dual primordial forces flowed slowly, filling him with an overwhelming sense of power.

T2-level Ability: Annihilation Divine Thunder—dual enhancement from Lightning Primordial Force and Destruction Primordial Force.

His strength had reached an unprecedented peak!

"Ying'er, ready?"

Xu Jingming turned to Yueying, a confident smile curving his lips.

"Mm!"

Yueying nodded firmly, her gray-stone-like eyes gleaming with resolve.

"Good. Let's go!"

Xu Jingming laughed loudly and pulled Yueying out of the cave.

Outside, beneath the crimson sky of Blood Refining Star, the vast land stretched endlessly.

Deep within the forest, the roars of beast-beasts and the thunderous clashes of energy could be faintly heard.

Above, the massive holographic countdown had entered its final ten seconds.

Ten, nine, eight, seven…

Xu Jingming looked up at the sky, his gaze sharp as a blade.

Three, two, one!

Hum—

His smart bracer vibrated violently; the coordinates of every competitor were revealed at once!

The final stage of the Beast Hunt Competition—has begun!