Chapter 556: First Meeting with the Red Emperor! (Seeking monthly votes)

The burly man who spoke was Sun Sheng's teacher—Tian Gun!

A middle-aged man in a white-red robe with a festive round face was Li Tianxing's teacher—Lieyang Spear King.

Only then did he also sigh and say:

"Too late, Li Tianxing has also broken through to the Eighth Realm now!"

And the Shanhe King said after hearing this:

"Lin Qi hasn't broken through yet, but he's almost there!"

"Sigh~"

Sighs rang out one after another in the conference room.

"What a pity, the three matches that were sure to be won have now become one!"

Finally, only the Red Emperor's expression remained calm:

"A blessing in disguise!"

"Their breakthrough is not necessarily a bad thing. With their talent, 6 months of time, forcing their potential!"

"It is enough to make their combat power greatly improve!"

"There is no need for Lin Qi to suppress it either; let him break through to the Eighth Realm as soon as possible!"

Tian Dao Li Qifeng, who was sitting in the corner, also suddenly spoke up at this time:

"I believe in their talent; a few months is enough to make a earth-shaking change in strength!"

Everyone nodded, and the Red Emperor also gave instructions:

"Open the Star-Gazing Palace meeting tonight and summon all Ninth Realm martial artists!"

"Hold a Xia Guo high-level martial artist meeting tomorrow; all high-level martial artists must attend!"

"Announce the Fire Seed Trial!"

"Yes!"

Everyone nodded seriously, feeling the preciousness of time; every day that follows will be exceptionally precious!

And it is possible that this will be the grandest meeting in history.

……

Cang Province, Tianhai City

Candidate Yu Jing Haoting residential area, Residence No. 5

In the martial arts room on the top floor

Under 90-fold gravity, Lin Qi, in a black martial arts uniform, waved the great spear with difficulty, enduring the double pain of body and mind.

Sweat poured down like rain, soaking his martial arts uniform!

The buzzing sound of gravity came to his ears; at this time, it had reached the limit gravity of 90 times.

It was also the limit he could bear. He could clearly feel that every cell in his body began to move violently.

Tens of billions of cells were operating, and even in the process of cultivation, the cells kept decomposing, approaching the number of hundreds of billions.

Some fragile cells had already been metabolized out of the body.

What remained were strong and tough cells, undergoing transformation as he kept practicing.

"Shoo shoo!!"

"Sss sss!!"

Golden spear Gangjin condensed, the spear tip pierced through the air, and under gravity, it could no longer break through the speed of sound.

Every thrust of the spear required more energy.

He didn't know how many spears he had thrust, but Lin Qi only felt that the speed of the spear technique was getting faster and faster!

He had a deeper understanding of the force-exerting method!

"Xiao Chan, turn off gravity!"

He suddenly spoke. As soon as the words fell, he only felt his whole body relax, unloading the burden of millions of kilograms.

He gripped the great spear tightly, gathered his strength, mobilized Gangjin, and performed "World-Extinguishing Spear Canon".

In an instant, the cells moved rapidly under the mobilization of his will.

"Shoo shoo!!"

"Boom!"

A loud noise erupted in the martial arts room, and the strong sonic boom stirred up heavy waves.

Golden Light Ten-Strike!

Lin Qi split into ten spears in an instant, thrusting at the same position, as if he had always stayed in place.

Even if one's eyesight was astonishing, they couldn't see Lin Qi's action of retracting the spear; he seemed to have directly omitted this action.

"Zheng——!"

The next instant, Lin Qi stopped the spear, the spear body vibrated, emitting a long lingering sound.

【In the extreme gravity environment of 90 times, you successfully practiced the Golden Light Ten-Strike, your mastery of spear technique has been greatly improved, Spear Technique +3%】

【Spear Technique: Fifth Stage 12% → Fifth Stage 15%】

……

Lin Qi felt the trembling of his arms and looked at the panel prompt, immediately revealing a smile:

"Very good, the effect of the gravity room is indeed powerful. I should have installed a gravity system at the Black Dragon Base."

Lin Qi felt the resonance coming from the spear body; "World-Extinguishing Spear Canon" is worthy of being a five-star secret manual.

A top-tier spear technique of a civilization, the more you practice it, the more exquisite you feel it is.

He has confidence in his comprehension; give him a few decades, and he could also create a similar spear technique.

But it's too much of a waste of time, and the time of the entire Blue Star civilization is precious; he needs to become stronger as soon as possible.

So he hasn't reached the level of needing to create his own spear technique.

"Master, there is urgent news!"

Suddenly, Xiao Chan, who was standing obediently beside him, spoke up and projected a green screen in the martial arts room; it was a message:

【Respected Mr. Lin Qi, all high-level martial artists of our Xia Guo will hold a martial arts meeting in the Red Realm at 9:00 PM on February 6th. Please be sure not to be late, link: ……】

Lin Qi was shocked after seeing this. What kind of meeting actually requires all high-level martial artists of the Xia Guo to participate?

He suddenly thought of the Starry Sky Inspectors who came to the Blue Star; they came to the Blue Star to investigate the civilization, and now the results were out.

Then he picked up his phone and began to pay attention to the major group chats on WeChat. He had a group chat for high-level martial artists at the Black Dragon Base.

At this moment, everyone was discussing this matter.

High-level martial artists are very well-informed and had already guessed that it was related to the entire Blue Star civilization.

In the text, he could feel the uneasiness in everyone's hearts.

And the Ninth Realm martial artists didn't say anything, all falling into silence as if they had agreed.

【Xu Qin: Lin Qi, do you think this meeting is good or bad?】

Lin Qi saw the private message sent by Xu Qin and immediately typed to comfort the other party.

"Hoo!"

Lin Qi exhaled, letting his mood calm down.

As for whether the meeting content is good or bad, he would naturally know at night.

……

At 9:00 PM, at this time, the disaster beast tides in most bases had ended!

In the martial arts room, Lin Qi entered the virtual cabin.

"Buzz buzz!"

The cabin door closed, he closed his eyes and entered the Red Realm.

When he opened his eyes again, he was already in the personal center, and he found the link.

【Mr. Lin Qi, do you/do you not enter the Xia Guo high-level martial artist meeting?】

【Yes!】

At the moment of clicking, the surrounding space began to twist, and he was grabbed by an invisible hand into a brand new space.

He came to a spacious super-large conference room.

All around were gorgeous white-red alloy walls, and all the seats were arranged in a tiered manner, forming a circle.

He found himself sitting in the back row, leaning against a red smart seat.

Beside him, others also logged on one after another, and they were all acquaintances.

Shen Heng in a black robe, Xu Qin in a white robe, Pei Yiqing in red clothes.

Pei Yiqing looked at the situation around her and sighed with emotion:

"So many people!"

Xu Qin said: "All the high-level martial artists of our Xia Guo have come!"

"There are 3680 Seventh Realm martial artists, 350 Eighth Realm martial artists, and 25 Ninth Realm martial artists!"

"These are all the high-level martial artists of our Xia Guo, exceeding 4000 people!"

"It is also the largest number on the entire Blue Star!"

"However, now with awakening potions and blood spirit potions, the number of high-level martial artists in the future will show a trend of blowout!"

Lin Qi nodded; he could feel that the Blue Star was becoming stronger and stronger.

As long as they are given enough time, their Blue Star civilization will rise in the universe.

Only then, at the very front, on a huge round table, sat the 25 Ninth Realm title-level martial artists of the current Xia Guo.

The entire meeting was arranged from the inside out according to realm, from high to low.

He saw Dean Liu, teacher Mu Hong, Wu Lingyun, Yue Feng, as well as Sun Sheng and Li Tianxing in the Eighth Realm area.

They had clearly already successfully broken through to the Eighth Realm, and their aura had become more powerful.

Finally, Lin Qi's gaze fell on one of them. He was the strongest powerhouse of their Xia Guo and the Blue Star—the Red Emperor!

This was also the first time he had seen the Red Emperor up close, and the other party was even more terrifying than he had imagined.

The whole person was like a burning sun, and the scorching aura was almost rushing towards his face.

Even the Overlord, whose temperament was as domineering as thunder, the Sword Emperor, who was as broad as the deep sea, as thick as a mountain, and Qingxian, whose life was vigorous and light.

Their temperaments were all suppressed by the Red Emperor's aura; he seemed to be the center of the world.

Above everyone's heads, a clock projection appeared; at this time, it had reached 9:00.

Almost all the seats were full.

"Buzz buzz!"

A red-clothed young girl's figure was projected in the air. Lin Qi looked at her and felt she was very similar to Xinhuo.

"Time is up, the high-level martial artist meeting officially begins!"

As soon as the words fell, the noisy sound also disappeared instantly.

Only then did the Shanhe King in a silver robe speak slowly:

"Today's meeting is a long-awaited invitation for all high-level martial artists to join!"

"Because the content that follows is very important to us!"

"Everyone, watch a video first!"

Only then did the red-clothed young girl raise her hand and project a screen.

Everyone saw Tu Lan in a blue robe in the screen, as well as the three guards beside her.

What was playing was exactly the content of yesterday's meeting.

"Your Blue Star civilization belongs to low-level civilization potential……"

Everyone watched the video with curiosity, and Lin Qi was the same.

He was also very curious about the final result of the video!

After hearing that they belonged to low-level civilization potential, everyone's face changed.

Many people frowned, and a nameless fire emerged.

The contempt in the other party's tone was undisguised.

Lin Qi also frowned, feeling unhappy. Anyone who heard that their homeland, country, and planet civilization were the weakest would be unable to help but be filled with righteous indignation.

After hearing about the second plan, the entire conference room suddenly boiled over.

High-level martial artists began to discuss.

They also understood the content of this meeting.

Xu Qin beside him said with a solemn expression: "Fire Seed Trial, three realms, thirty contestants, this trial is very important!"

Lin Qi also nodded and looked at the front row of the audience!

"Quiet!"

Only then did a deep voice ring out; all sounds stopped abruptly. It was the Red Emperor who spoke:

"The situation is just like this; our Blue Star civilization will accept the Fire Seed Trial in 6 months."

"This determines the future of our Blue Star civilization!"

"What we will face is a powerful civilization that has developed for hundreds of thousands of years, or even hundreds of millions of years!"

"They govern dozens of life planets and have a population of over quadrillions!"

"They have countless geniuses!"

"We need to defeat them to have a broader future!"

"After our discussion, it was decided to conduct the selection today five months later!"

"From the Seventh Realm, Eighth Realm, and Ninth Realm, select the ten strongest martial artists from each realm to participate in the Fire Seed Trial as representative contestants!"

"So next, I hope everyone can improve their strength!"

"The future of the Blue Star is entrusted to everyone!"

The Red Emperor's words were plain, but they made everyone change their faces.

Some felt heavy pressure, with solemn and nervous expressions.

And some people were already boiling with blood.

Sun Sheng, sitting in the Eighth Realm area, had shining eyes:

"The Eighth Realm quota, I want it!"

"Dealing with the geniuses of an alien civilization, I'm really looking forward to it!"

Li Tianxing beside him also spoke slowly:

"Since even you have pre-ordered a quota, with my strength, I can naturally also pre-order one!"

Sun Sheng said speechlessly after hearing this: "You are really shameless; you won against me once in the Starfire Tower, and you've been hanging it on your lips."

Li Tianxing said with a calm expression: "Just say whether I won or not!"

At this time, the Shanhe King in a silver robe also spoke up:

"Today's meeting ends here. Every day that follows is very important!"

"I wish everyone martial arts prosperity!"

After speaking, the Ninth Realm martial artists logged off first, and the remaining people began to discuss fiercely.

Xu Qin spoke slowly, with a firm expression:

"In the next five months, we should also work hard!"

"I must compete for a quota in the Seventh Realm!"

Shen Heng nodded: "Me too!"

He had broken through to the Seventh Realm for several months. In five months, even if he couldn't reach the peak, his combat power would be in the top ranks of the Seventh Realm.

"What about you, Lin Qi?"

Lin Qi hesitated and said: "We'll see!"

"Logging off!"

After saying that, he exited the conference room and entered the personal center.

"Beep!"

The next moment, he saw a message, which was a link sent by his master, the Shanhe King.

He clicked the link, and his figure disappeared from where he was.

"Buzz buzz!"

When Lin Qi opened his eyes again, melodious music came to his ears, and in front of him was a spacious small conference room.

The decoration style was minimalist, with a square silver table in the middle, and two tall figures sitting on the sofa.

The Shanhe King in a silver robe on the sofa said:

"Lin Qi, you're here!"

"Master!"

And directly opposite, Lin Qi met a pair of sharp eyes.

The eyes were like two burning suns, and their owner was the Red Emperor.

The Red Emperor revealed a smile and said:

"Lin Qi, come and sit!"

"Senior Red Emperor!"

Lin Qi sat obediently opposite the Red Emperor.

The Shanhe King said from the side: "The Red Emperor wants to see you!"

"It's a pity that the Imperial Capital and Cang Province are far apart, and there's no need to make a special trip, so it's better to meet online."

The Red Emperor smiled and reached out:

"Lin Qi, I've heard of your deeds, and even Xinhuo speaks highly of you!"

"Now we have finally met!"

Lin Qi also reached out and shook hands with him.

The tall Red Emperor leaned on the sofa, imposing without being angry, and he said with a serious expression:

"This Fire Seed Trial is very important to our Blue Star civilization."

"If we lose, it's not just cruel exploitation, but also oppression in the dark."

"You say this civilization has no potential, the Firmament Academy won't help you, and won't pay too much attention to you!"

"In the universe, there are too many means to deal with a weak civilization."

"Even with the Universe Human Race Law!"

"In this Fire Seed Trial, our goal is at least to win one realm, and at least to become a medium-level civilization potential!"

"If we can draw, that would be even better!"

"Lin Qi, you are the hope of our Blue Star!"

Lin Qi was stunned after hearing this. Thinking so highly of himself?

The Shanhe King said from the side:

"We originally wanted you to stop at the Seventh Realm to ensure a victory!"

"But later we gave up. Our Blue Star's overall strength in the Seventh Realm is not enough, and winning one match is just a drop in the bucket."

"So we plan to give up the Seventh Realm and pin our hopes on the Eighth Realm and Ninth Realm contestants!"

The Red Emperor also spoke slowly:

"I have chatted with Xinhuo, and he said that you are gifted and would be the top genius if placed in the Starfire civilization."

"I think highly of you, and I hope that 5 months later, your figure will be among the 10 Eighth Realm personnel."

Lin Qi frowned after hearing this, and after a moment, he said seriously:

"Senior Red Emperor, I will!"

This was his another promise!

He would definitely do what he promised!

The Red Emperor revealed a smile after hearing this: "Go, I'll wait for your good news 5 months later!"

Lin Qi nodded and turned to log off!

Only the Red Emperor and the Shanhe King remained in the conference room.

The Shanhe King shook his head and sighed: "6 months is still too short. If we had a year, we would be more confident!"

The Red Emperor said calmly: "6 months is enough. Some geniuses, if given enough pressure, can erupt with unprecedented potential!"

The Shanhe King nodded; the Red Emperor is the most obvious example!

"Let's go, we old bones should also work hard to cultivate!"

After the Red Emperor finished speaking, he also chose to log off to cultivate!

……

After the high-level martial artist meeting ended, the next day, the content of the meeting also resounded on the forums of Chiqiong Home and War Home.

The official didn't hide the information either, but let the martial artists discuss it.

Some were worried, some didn't think the Blue Star could win, it was simply like a mantis trying to stop a chariot!

Some martial artists felt that their Blue Star civilization would win.

Not only was the Xia Guo very lively, but other countries on the Blue Star also knew about the Fire Seed Trial, and the internet was also exceptionally lively.

Candidate Yu Jing Haoting residential area, Residence No. 5

In the spacious living room, Jiang Tao, burly and dark-skinned, took a sip of tea and said seriously:

"Lin Lin Qi Ge, I'm also participating in the Fire Seed Trial!"

Lin Qi asked: "Time is too rushed!"

Jiang Tao patted his chest confidently:

"School starts tomorrow, and there are less than three months until the Global Martial Arts Competition!"

"I have awakened two abilities, enough to break through to the Seventh Realm!"

"In a little over a month, I can comprehend high-level source energy cultivation techniques from the Ten Thousand Beast Blood Pillar!"

"Another month to practice Gangjin, and another month to go to the battlefield to improve myself!"

"By then, I have confidence in getting a quota!"

Lin Qi nodded; thinking about it carefully, it's really possible!

After all, he had just arrived at the battlefield and could defeat Gu Cheng. Even if Jiang Tao is not as good as himself, if given more time to cultivate, it is possible to possess Seventh Realm top-tier combat power.

Jiang Miaoyin beside him shook her head: "If there was a year, I could participate too!"

Jiang Tao smiled: "It's enough to have me and Lin Lin Qi Ge!"

……

The next day, on the plaza of Candidate Yu Jing Haoting residential area

"Lin Lin Qi Ge, we're leaving!"

Lin Qi stood in place, waving goodbye to Jiang Tao and Jiang Miaoyin!

He watched the red Falcon-class fighter jet close its cabin door and slowly ascend amidst gusts of fierce wind.

"Boom!!"

The fighter jet started and drove towards the Imperial Capital!

Lin Qi turned and left, and he went straight back to his martial arts room.

He changed into a black martial arts uniform.

"Buzz buzz!!"

The space bracelet on his wrist lit up, and five barrels of Thunder Prison Violent Lion blood were taken out by him.

Lin Qi's expression was calm. Now that Jiang Tao and Jiang Miaoyin had started school, and his parents had gone to work.

It was time for him to break through to the Eighth Realm!

……

(End of chapter) ===== CHAPTER 557 =====