Chapter 719: Departure! (Requesting Monthly Votes)

Moments later, the others logged out one by one.

In the entire Yu Xing Hall, only Lin Qi and Yao Chen remained.

Yao Chen looked at Lin Qi and said seriously:

"Lin Qi, our Tai Chu Sacred Land's starship, Xuan Kun, will reach Blue Star in two days."

"Since the Space-Time Sacred Land, the Immortal Sacred Land, the Ten Thousand Stars Academy, the Wild Martial Hall, and our Tai Chu Sacred Land together make five major factions in the Tianyuan Elder Xing Yu."

"We will travel together to the Tianyuan Elder Xing Yu, then split up to head for different star systems!"

"This journey to the Tianyuan Elder Xing Yu is extremely distant, measured in light-years—even the most advanced starship requires a full year."

"During the voyage, you should prepare sufficient cultivation resources."

Lin Qi nodded; he had purchased a full 200 Source Crystals, enough for his cultivation en route.

Then Yao Chen added:

"By the way, as a former member of Tai Chu Sacred Land."

"I need to warn you in advance."

"During the long journey, the Sacred Land's staff will arrange for you to enter the virtual world."

"This is the virtual version of Tai Chu Sacred Land's headquarters!"

"The entire virtual world is essentially a scaled-down replica of the Sacred Land's headquarters, letting you experience it ahead of time."

"You'll also gain access to the Sacred Land's inheritance resources."

"For instance, you'll each receive a certain amount of cultivation credits."

"These credits function like Tai Chu Sacred Land's special currency."

"As champion and a star-level genius, you'll receive substantial credits—equivalent to hundreds of millions, even billions of Deep Space Coins."

"These cultivation credits can purchase any technique scripture, weapon, tech product, resource, potion, or heavenly treasure owned by Tai Chu Sacred Land…"

"So don't bother saving your current money—spend it now to buy resources and convert them into strength during the journey."

"Once you enter the Three Sacred Lands, there are many ways to earn cultivation credits."

Lin Qi replied gratefully:

"Thank you very much, Director, or I would have taken a wrong path."

The information Director Yao Chen provided was crucial.

Had he not known, he might have spent all his resources on the way to save money.

Then he'd be in trouble—possibly wasting a great deal of time.

Yao Chen nodded: "You're different from other geniuses."

"Other major faction geniuses have countless former geniuses from the Nine Supreme Factions around them."

"They already understand the situation within the Nine Supreme Factions!"

"As for the others, I didn't mention it because they were eliminated too quickly—they earned little prize money and even owe money to the Deep Space Academy."

Lin Qi shook his head after hearing this; it was painfully true.

Without money, advice means nothing—on the starship, they'd likely only be able to cultivate martial arts skills in the virtual world.

Yao Chen finally nodded:

"Then Lin Qi, we'll meet aboard the starship."

Lin Qi nodded: "See you aboard the starship!"

…

In the spacious martial arts chamber, Lin Qi slowly opened his eyes.

His mind still replayed today's conversation.

Only now, seeing Director Yao Chen's power, did he truly grasp the man's unparalleled strength.

If a Universe Level Four is this powerful, what about the Universe Level Five supervisor, Xi Yuan? Could he destroy the entire Solar System effortlessly?

And Blue Star is still far too weak.

It couldn't even resist a single Universe Level Three insect queen.

More powerful cultivators must emerge.

Comparing himself now to the Universe Level Three insect queen and Universe Level Four Yao Chen, he realized he was still far too weak.

But fortunately, Blue Star's people have excellent talent—each will soon join different factions.

As time passes, they will grow stronger.

Blue Star civilization will eventually leave Blue Star, grow ever stronger, perhaps one day becoming the Milky Way Civilization.

As one of Blue Star's two strongest geniuses, he now shares Universe Level Two with Chi Di.

In his view, once he enters the Three Sacred Lands, he won't take long to surpass Chi Di.

At that point, he may become Blue Star's strongest.

Blue Star's safety will depend on him.

But his current strength is clearly insufficient.

Only Universe Level Four might be enough to protect Blue Star.

Everything he possesses now feels hollow.

He has only the title of a member of the Three Sacred Lands.

Should he ever offend a Universe Level Four—or even Five—powerful being,

that title might not protect him at all.

"I must strive harder to grow stronger!"

"In the universe, it's fundamentally survival of the fittest—I must use every resource to become stronger."

"No one knows when danger will strike."

Lin Qi solidified his resolve.

The journey to Tai Chu Sacred Land may take a long time—he could spend his money now.

Thinking of this, he pulled out his phone and sent messages to everyone on Blue Star.

Though Jiang Tao and the others didn't have much money, they still had some.

The Deep Space Academy's loan repayment period is long—they don't need to pay it all off at once like he did.

Paying a little each year leaves them some spare cash to spend on themselves.

After reminding them, he opened War Home again.

He still had 130 million Deep Space Coins—he planned to keep less than ten million.

He'd spend the rest.

He already had Source Crystals; now he considered what other resources he lacked.

Besides Source Crystals, it was Soul Marrow, the mental cultivation potion.

"The invention of Soul Marrow is truly remarkable—every 10% increase in purity greatly enhances its effect."

"It's said to be the flagship product of the Divine Eye Elder Xing Yu's Divine Eye Civilization, sold across 108 star regions—just this one product has made them immensely wealthy."

Lin Qi silently marveled.

Each star region's dominant faction, besides dominating militarily, also drives up its economic and technological levels.

They have the power to protect their products.

"The 60% purity Soul Marrow is no longer sufficient."

"I need to upgrade to 70% purity Soul Marrow."

Lin Qi searched quickly and found results.

【Item: Soul Marrow (70% Purity)】

【Price: 1 million Deep Space Coins per vial】

Lin Qi nodded inwardly—compared to 60% purity, the price had doubled.

With his current funds, he could buy 120 vials.

Without hesitation, he placed the order.

Mental strength remained critically important.

His current mental strength was nearly catching up to his blood qi.

The boost from nearly 80 Source Crystals was enough to buy 80 vials of 70% purity Soul Marrow.

He was still too weak in both mental strength and blood qi.

【Ding!】

【Payment Successful!】

【You successfully purchased 120 vials of 70% purity Soul Marrow, totaling 120 million Deep Space Coins!】

【Your purchased item is extremely valuable—please collect it at the Imperial Capital's Chi Qiong Martial Arts Hall…】

Lin Qi nodded at the pop-up message.

Now he had less than ten million Deep Space Coins left, for emergencies.

All other funds had been spent.

All to enhance his strength.

Next, he would collect the Soul Marrow, then head to Tai Chu Sacred Land.

…

The next day, Imperial Capital, Chi Qiong Martial Arts Hall Headquarters.

Lin Qi received a metal briefcase from Emperor Chi in the director's office.

"These soul essences are enough for you to cultivate on the road."

Emperor Chi chuckled, patting Lin Qi on the shoulder.

Lin Qi smiled too: "Director, by the time we're on the move, the Deep Space Genius Competition for the Star Realm will be starting soon."

"We'll be cheering for you from the starship."

Emperor Chi laughed heartily:

"Let's go, let's see off the War God!"

"Whoosh!!"

The two arrived outside headquarters, where in the heavy snow, a dark dot expanded against the gray sky.

It soon took shape as a massive, black-and-silver starship resembling an ancient sword. Lin Qi activated his 【Golden Eyes】, studying the ship's metallic hull.

It was a structure he had never seen before—more complex than the Dean Yaochen starship's.

It was a higher-grade metal.

Emperor Chi gazed at the ancient-sword starship:

"This is a starship from the Star Dome Sword Court. Its exterior uses only A-grade alloys—extremely valuable, with a cost beyond imagination."

"A single small piece could buy our Blue Star."

Lin Qi nodded after hearing this; the supreme forces' wealth was unfathomable.

Under their watch, the black-robed War God soared upward and exchanged words with a silver-robed, wiry man stepping out of the ship.

Merely from the man's aura, one could tell he was at least a Peak Universe Level Four cultivator, on par with Dean Yaochen.

After brief exchanges, the black-robed War God bowed his head, waved, and entered the starship.

The silver-robed man nodded to Emperor Chi and Lin Qi, then followed him aboard.

Lin Qi and the others watched as the ship darted skyward, vanishing from sight in a breath.

"It's over!"