Chapter 959

When Yan Zun spoke, several Zhus and Invincibles immediately frowned.

Yan Zun was merely an Invincible, but her status was unique—words spoken by her carried different weight than those from Lei Zun.

Her words still needed to be heard.

At this moment, the Sea Emperor, clad in a blue robe, spoke:

“I think we should consider Yan Zun’s suggestion; after all, Lin Qi is a Legendary Talent.”

“We must also consider the other party’s feelings.”

Then the Zhen Zun, whose massive frame towered like an iron tower and whose expression was cold, spoke in a harsh voice:

“My master just sent me a message—he believes Lin Qi still possesses great talent.”

“He regards him as a favored junior, and Blue Star Civilization is his homeworld; we cannot act recklessly.”

Upon hearing this, many Invincibles began whispering among themselves.

“Tianyuan Zhu actually holds Lin Qi in such high regard.”

“His strength ranks among the top among Zhu, even within the top ten.”

“It seems he also opposes forcibly purchasing Blue Star.”

“His words must be taken seriously—he is backed by a Supreme Being, even if absent, his status is not ordinary.”

“Mishandling this could easily offend Tianyuan Zhu.”

Upon hearing this, Lei Zun’s expression relaxed, and the pressure on him lessened.

He nodded toward Zhen Zun in gratitude.

The Shi Huang, whose body resembled a dried corpse, instantly changed expression, darkening.

The situation had not unfolded as he had imagined.

The handsome Ren Zun also frowned—had something unexpected occurred?

Why would Tianyuan Zhu suddenly support Lin Qi?

He is a peer of my father, Xuanjin Zhu.

He then turned to his father—Xuanjin Zhu.

“Father, what should we do next?”

Xuanjin Zhu replied calmly:

“We’ll see.”

As silence fell, a Zhu clad in a blue robe, with blue scales and a tall, upright posture, spoke:

“Let me say a few words!”

“I think this matter can be postponed.”

“Everyone may have forgotten Lin Qi’s status.”

“He is a Legendary Talent, with a bright future ahead.”

“Moreover, he has a chance to become a disciple of a Supreme Being.”

“He may currently be undergoing a trial.”

“Have any of you considered what happens if he passes the trial and becomes Yan Zun’s junior?”

“His status would then be entirely different.”

“Are you certain you want to offend a disciple of a Supreme Being at this critical moment over a trivial matter?”

Upon hearing this, many Zhu changed expression slightly.

“Cangming Zhu speaks sense.”

“Lin Qi is a Legendary Talent—he has a real chance to become a disciple of a Supreme Being.”

One Zhu spoke coldly:

“As far as I know, becoming that one’s disciple is not easy.”

“Not everyone is like Yan Zun.”

“I believe Lin Qi’s chances of passing the trial are extremely slim—Cangming, you overestimate him.”

He wore a crimson-gold robe, his body exceptionally massive, covered in dragon scales unique to the Dragon-People, emitting a distinctive luster, with a single horn atop his head.

His aura of authority was among the strongest of all the Zhu.

Lei Zun frowned—this Zhu had been the one proposing to buy Blue Star.

Now he was the one refuting his disciple.

This left Lei Zun deeply displeased.

Cangming Zhu shook his head:

“Chi Long Zhu, your lack of faith doesn’t mean other Zhu share it.”

“The trial isn’t over—even if the odds are low, success remains possible.”

“But what if he does succeed?”

At this moment, another Invincible spoke:

“Cangming Zhu is right—what if Lin Qi passes the trial?”

“I suggest our elders refrain from forcibly purchasing Blue Star.”

“Resettlement alone is sufficient.”

“Or buy just one small island, or create your own island there for testing—it’s perfectly acceptable.”

“Yes!”

“I think that’s fine.”

“I disagree—he’s just a Legendary Talent.”

Other Invincibles also spoke, observing the scene.

The Zhu began to waver.

At this moment, the Xuanjin Zhu, clad in a golden robe and with handsome features, spoke:

“I see no need to purchase it.”

“That’s my thought—and that’s what I will do.”

Far away, Ren Zun froze—he couldn’t believe it, and immediately sent a mental message:

“Father?!”

Xuanjin Zhu replied mentally:

“Blue Star is special—the Supreme Beings may be watching.”

“Lin Qi’s talent is extraordinary; if he passes the trial, his status changes completely.”

“Even if the hope is slim, there’s no reason to offend him.”

“This matter is settled.”

“You should prepare to return.”

“Spend the next few thousand years cultivating diligently, and make time to train in the Frontier Battlefields.”

Upon hearing this, Ren Zun’s heart raced:

“Father, I don’t want to go to the Frontier Battlefields—it’s too dangerous.”

Xuanjin Zhu declared without room for argument:

“You must go. Return only after killing five hundred Universe Level Five beings.”

Ren Zun could only agree, his expression sinking into gloom.

Five hundred Universe Level Five beings appearing in the Frontier Battlefields were no ordinary entities.

To eliminate five hundred of them—even with several secret treasures—would take considerable time.

He wouldn’t return for thousands, perhaps even tens of thousands of years.

There was even a risk he might die out there.

…

Meanwhile, other Zhu began speaking:

“If Cangming, Xuanjin, and Tianyuan all deem it unwise, there’s no need to take the risk.”

“I agree.”

But some remained silent.

Chi Long Zhu, clad in crimson-gold robes and towering in stature, frowned darkly and said nothing.

He rose to his feet and vanished from his spot.

The other Invincibles began discussing among themselves.

“Lin Qi’s luck is extraordinary—three Zhu, all among the top, are speaking for him.”

“Do they all believe in Lin Qi?”

“I doubt it.”

“They’re probably thinking of Lin Qi’s master—if he fails the trial, he’ll have to take another Zhu as his master.”

“Perhaps even one of us.”

“A disciple with such talent still deserves support.”

“In any case, helping him makes sense.”

“Besides, Lin Qi himself is a Legendary Talent—he has a high probability of becoming a Zhu someday; it’s wise to cultivate goodwill early.”

“We share the same thinking.”

At this moment, Lei Zun also let out a breath of relief and said:

“Finally succeeded—what a hard-won victory.”

He said to Yan Zun: “This time, I owe you greatly.”

Yan Zun took a sip of fine wine and said:

“Blue Star isn’t just Lin Qi’s—it belongs to others too. My disciple Qin Ling is also a child of Blue Star.”

Lei Zun nodded and thanked Hai Huang and Zhen Zun.

Not just them, but also Jiang Tao, Jiang Miaoyin, and Sun Sheng’s teacher.

Each one was an invincible force,

and just now, it was they who spoke out.

Finally, Cangming Zhuzai turned his gaze toward them.

“Cangming Zhuzai, this time I owe you greatly.”