Chapter 721: Choosing Techniques! (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 Eternal Sacred Land, the Undying Sacred Land, the Ten Thousand Stars Academy, the Wild Martial Hall, and our Tai Chu Sacred Land together make five major forces in the Tianyuan Elder Xing Yu."

"We will all 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 starships require 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 journey, since the trip is long, 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 get a feel for 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 points."

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

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

"These cultivation points can be used to purchase any technique scrolls, weapons, tech products, resources, potions, or heavenly treasures owned by Tai Chu Sacred Land…"

"So don't bother saving your current money—spend it now on resources and convert them into your own strength during the voyage."

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

Lin Qi replied gratefully:

"Thank you very much, Director, otherwise I'd have taken a wrong path."

The information Director Yao Chen shared was crucial.

If he hadn't known, he might have spent all his resources on the way to save money.

Then he'd be stuck—possibly wasting a lot of time.

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

"Other geniuses from major forces have countless former geniuses from the Nine Supreme Forces around them."

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

"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; this was painfully true.

Without money, advice means nothing—on the starship, they'd likely only be able to cultivate martial arts 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 strong, what about the River Abyss Supervisor of Universe Level Five? 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 Hive Queen.

More powerful cultivators must emerge.

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

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

As time passes, they will grow stronger.

And Blue Star's civilization will leave Blue Star, growing 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 need long to surpass Chi Di.

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

Blue Star's safety will depend on him.

But his current strength is clearly inadequate.

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 Level Five—stronghold,

That title might not hold much weight.

"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 firmly resolved.

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 for themselves.

After reminding them, he opened War Home again.

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

He'd spend the rest.

He already had Source Crystals; he considered what 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 force, 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—the price had doubled compared to 60% purity.

He could afford 120 vials with his current funds.

Without hesitation, he placed the order.

Mental strength remained critically important.

His current mental strength was nearly caught up by 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 have 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 Chi Qiong Martial Arts Hall…】

Lin Qi nodded inwardly 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 journey."

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 Talent 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! Whoosh!!"

The two arrived outside headquarters, where in the heavy snow, a dark speck 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 is made of A-grade alloy—extremely valuable, with a cost beyond imagination."

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

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 emerging from the ship.

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

After brief conversation, 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!"