Chapter 960: Cleanup (Requesting Monthly Votes)

After the meal, everyone stayed together to exchange insights on martial cultivation and the changes on Blue Star.

Of course, the most discussed topic was still the Trial Planet.

Speaking of this, everyone felt a suffocating pressure, as if an invisible mountain weighed on their hearts.

“Master, Lei Zun is looking for you.”

At that moment, Lin Qi heard Xiao Chan’s voice in his ear.

He opened his smart device and saw the message sent by his teacher, Lei Zun.

His eyes lit up, and he immediately said to the others:

“Everyone, we need to go to the Trial Planet—the results are in.”

Qin Ling nodded after hearing this and said:

“My teacher also informed me.”

Everyone’s expressions turned serious. Jiang Tao spoke up:

“Then what are we waiting for? Let’s go together.”

“Shh!”

Moments later, everyone entered Lin Qi’s Tai Xing spaceship, which shot into the sky as a streak of black light.

…

Outside the Trial Planet

The number of spaceships had significantly decreased.

Before the massive purple-black disc-shaped spaceship, the cargo bay door opened.

The black triangular Tai Xing spaceship halted as Lin Qi and the others flew out and entered the purple disc-shaped vessel.

Inside the hall, over a dozen figures were already waiting for them.

“Teacher!”

Jiang Tao spotted one of the figures, his eyes brightening as he immediately greeted him.

Not just him—Jiang Miaoyin, Sun Sheng, Li Tianxing, and the God of War all recognized their own teachers.

Their teachers were all Invincibles.

Their aura was heavy and powerful, like boundless worlds.

Lin Qi scanned the hall; every seated figure was an Invincible—a formidable assembly indeed, a sight an ordinary person might never witness in a lifetime.

One Invincible’s aura was exceptionally strong, rivaling even Lei Zun and Yan Zun.

Lei Zun smiled upon seeing them and said:

“Everyone’s here? Let’s introduce ourselves.”

“This is Wu Chen Huang, Jiang Tao’s teacher.”

Wu Chen Huang wore a white robe, had handsome features, and a yellowish-brown pattern on his forehead.

He smiled and greeted them:

“Hello, everyone!”

Then came the other Invincibles.

Finally, Lei Zun pointed to a tall woman in a blue robe with sharp teeth and said:

“This is Hai Huang, disciple of Yuan Zun.”

“And this is Zhen Zun, disciple of Tian Yuan Zhuzai.”

“His strength ranks among the top ten among our human Invincibles.”

Everyone was startled.

This man was no ordinary figure—he ranked among the top ten human Invincibles; his combat power must be terrifying.

More importantly, he was a disciple of Tian Yuan Zhuzai.

His background and strength were both terrifying.

Zhen Zun was broad-shouldered and stern-faced, but he smiled upon seeing Lin Qi and the others and said:

“Don’t be formal—please sit.”

Everyone then took their seats on the intelligent chairs.

The intelligent lifeform poured wine for them and facilitated introductions.

Moments later, Lei Zun spoke first:

“I’ve called you here today.”

“Mainly to inform you of a few matters.”

“Not long ago, all our Invincibles and Zhuzai who came to the Solar System held a small meeting.”

“We’ve reached a conclusion regarding the Trial Planet.”

At these words, the entire hall fell silent.

Lin Qi, Qin Ling, and others instantly turned their gazes toward him.

Lei Zun smiled and said:

“After deliberation by our highest beings, your Trial Planet will be taken by Kong Ming Zhuzai, disciple of Shenkong Yuanzhu.”

“Given Shenkong Yuanzhu’s character, once the Chaos Artifact fragments are extracted, everything else will be returned to you intact.”

“You can rest assured.”

“They have no interest in the other things on the Trial Planet.”

“Kong Ming Zhuzai’s integrity is widely recognized.”

Hearing this, everyone felt somewhat relieved.

It wasn’t bad that the Trial Planet fell into the hands of the highest beings—it was far beyond their reach anyway.

At least they didn’t covet Blue Star’s resources.

If a mere Zhuzai had taken it, the situation would have been far more dangerous.

Lin Qi asked curiously:

“Shenkong Yuanzhu?”

“Who is this highest being?”

Yan Zun smiled and answered:

“Shenkong Yuanzhu is one of the three highest beings of our Tai Chu Holy Land.”

“He is also my teacher.”

“Currently serving as Shenkong Yuanzhu, that’s why everyone calls him by that title.”

“His ability to hold this position is proof of his strength.”

“The trial you will face next comes from Shenkong Yuanzhu.”

Lin Qi was startled—so that was it.

Shenkong Yuanzhu was one of the beings with the highest authority.

One could imagine the immense power he wielded.

Among all human Zhuzai, only the most elite could become Shenkong Yuanzhu.

No wonder the trial was so difficult—only Yan Zun had passed it.

He was qualified.

And it was quite fortuitous that the one intervening was from their own Tai Chu Holy Land.

If he passed the trial and became the disciple of this being,

their relationship would be entirely different.

Perhaps this was one reason Shenkong Yuanzhu had intervened.

Lei Zun continued:

“Now that the decision is made, other Zhuzai and Invincibles have begun returning home.”

“You must evacuate all personnel within a year—preferably even faster.”

Qin Ling said seriously:

“Don’t worry—we can evacuate everyone in just a few months.”

Then Lei Zun’s expression turned grave:

“There’s another matter—concerning your Blue Star.”

“In the recent meeting, the Trial Planet was minor; the critical issue was Blue Star.”

“Your Blue Star is exceptionally unique—it has long been connected to the Trial Planet.”

“Possibly tens of millions of years ago, beings from the Trial Planet arrived on your Blue Star.”

“This caused your planet to change, undergoing an incredible transformation.”

“Over countless years, your genetic lineage has produced more and more geniuses.”

“Many Zhuzai have decided to jointly purchase Blue Star for inspection and experimentation.”

“According to the Shenkong Yuanzhu’s regulations, this is entirely compliant.”

At these words, everyone’s faces turned pale.

Lin Qi frowned, but seeing Lei Zun’s calm expression, he knew the outcome wouldn’t be dire.

Lei Zun then smiled:

“But in the end, it failed—thanks to our old ones’ firm resistance, and the support of Cang Ming Zhuzai and Tian Yuan Zhuzai, Zhen Zun’s teacher.”

"They were ultimately stopped."

"Everyone won't forcibly buy Blue Star, but they will purchase some smaller territories."

"And that requires Blue Star's consent."

Upon hearing this, everyone let out a sigh of relief.

Lin Qi spoke solemnly: "Thank you, all senior elders. This is a debt Blue Star owes you."

"We will never forget this favor."

Qin Ling also spoke up:

"That's right!"

Others also expressed their gratitude.

After another round of casual chat, Yan Zun spoke:

"Lin Qi, these individuals are all eager to forcibly buy Blue Star."

"Don't fear offending them."

"With your talent, passing your Master's trial is entirely feasible."

As she finished, she projected several large screens displaying several Sovereigns and Invincibles.

In particular, one Sovereign named Chi Long Sovereign, a sixth-rank cosmic entity, was prominently highlighted.

He was also an exceptionally powerful Sovereign.

Lin Qi recorded them all one by one; should he ever get the chance, he would settle accounts—he could not imagine what would happen if Blue Star were sold.

He then said solemnly: "I understand."

Zhen Zun took a sip of fine wine and sighed:

"Among our human race, every powerful being has enemies or those they are at odds with."

"It's because, during their growth, their actions offended certain people."