Chapter 961: Return to the Sacred Land (Requesting Monthly Votes)

Time passed slowly.

But Blue Star began to undergo changes.

Many from the Trial Planets returned to Blue Star, while others from different civilizations also entered it.

Over the oceans, land reclamation began, giving rise to new islands.

Simultaneously, batches of Blue Star residents entered these small islands.

Across the major nations of the Blue Star Federation, investigations into prominent families and corporations commenced.

Family members were arrested and imprisoned for various crimes, some even executed.

The Fang family suffered the deepest purge.

Over a hundred were arrested, with dozens directly executed.

All of this was ordered by Lin Qi.

Some descendants, favored by his uncle and aunt, begged for mercy—but he firmly refused.

This purge on Blue Star targeted not only its own people but also those from other civilizations.

Even those from powerful conglomerates or with extraordinary backgrounds were punished if they broke Blue Star’s laws.

In the blink of an eye, five months passed.

Blue Star endured a bloody upheaval, claiming many lives.

The planet became significantly cleaner, and its systems rapidly resumed operation.

That day, beyond the Trial Planet in the cosmos.

Countless starships had hovered outside the planet for months, enforcing a blockade.

Brilliant golden light still illuminated the entire planet.

Everyone could easily sense that the source energy density in space was steadily increasing.

In the distance, several starships emerged, alongside dozens of figures suspended in the air.

Lin Qi, clad in Dark Yao battle armor, was among them.

Beside him, the purple-robed Lei Zun gazed at the golden Trial Planet and said:

“They’ve arrived!”

“Shhh~”

Shortly after his words, an invisible ripple surged through the cosmos.

A miniature space wormhole formed, its spatial law ripples spreading outward.

In everyone’s sight, a figure burst forth from the wormhole.

He was a tall, handsome man with blue-green hair, draped in a dark green robe, his eyes like silver diamonds.

The moment he appeared, a vast aura of life and wind filled the air.

This was Lin Qi’s second time seeing a Sovereign in person.

The last time was when he met Tianyuan Sovereign.

The Sovereigns had not appeared when he returned last time.

This Sovereign lacked Tianyuan’s soul-shaking presence.

Instead, he radiated vitality, like a gentle spring breeze.

Yet that vitality carried the power to consume.

After all, this Sovereign was no ordinary being.

His diamond-bright eyes glanced at Lin Qi, then smiled at Yan Zun:

“Little sister, it’s been a long time!”

The crimson-robed Yan Zun smiled in greeting: “Brother, we meet again.”

“We’ll need your help this time.”

Everyone knew this was Kongming Sovereign, assigned to retrieve the Trial Planet.

Kongming Sovereign chuckled:

“Let’s chat later!”

Then he gazed at the golden Trial Planet and sighed:

“This is the planet where the Chaos Artifact fragment resides—truly extraordinary.”

Instantly, a torrent of dark green energy erupted from his body, swallowing the brilliant gold and enveloping the entire planet.

“Huuu!!!”

The next instant, a mighty wind surged—and the Trial Planet vanished from sight.

The colossal Time Planet was now sealed within Kongming Sovereign’s Source Core World.

He smiled and said: “Mission accomplished.”

He then approached the group and said:

“You are all from Blue Star. I will take this planet back to Tai Chu Sacred Land and deliver it to my Master.”

“He will extract the Chaos Artifact fragment.”

“Then return the planet to you.”

“Rest assured—we will touch nothing but the fragment.”

The group exhaled in relief; a Sovereign’s promise was not to be doubted.

Kongming Sovereign then turned to Lin Qi and said:

“Lin Qi, my Master already knows of you.”

“When you return to Tai Chu Sacred Land, we’ll have a proper talk.”

“Your trial will begin then.”

“Prepare yourself mentally.”

Lin Qi’s expression turned solemn: “I understand.”

Kongming Sovereign nodded, exchanged a brief telepathic message with Yan Zun, then opened a new space wormhole and departed.

Yan Zun surveyed the group and nodded:

“The matter is concluded. It’s time to return.”

Lei Zun nodded:

“Yes, it’s time.”

Lin Qi said: “Master, I’m ready.”

Lei Zun nodded:

“Your senior brothers and sisters returned months ago.”

“Your sixth senior sister, Mu Ning, must also return to cultivate.”

“After the Trial Planet is returned, she may resume guard duty.”

“But she’s now a Star Domain-level genius—keeping her as guard would be a waste. We can assign another disciple.”

Lin Qi agreed:

“Fine, I’ll follow your orders.”

“I’m ready—whenever you’re prepared to depart.”

He turned to Jiang Tao, Jiang Miaoyin, and others: “Farewell, everyone!”

Jiang Tao laughed: “Qi Ge, farewell!”

Jiang Miaoyin’s eyes shimmered as she waved goodbye.

“Boom!!”

Lei Zun’s body erupted in silver light, instantly forming a black hole, silver radiance swirling like lightning.

He roared in a deep voice:

“Let’s go!”

The next moment, Lin Qi felt a force envelop him, hurling him through the wormhole.

Simultaneously, other Invincibles opened space wormholes one after another, returning to the Nine Supreme Forces.

…

Tianyuan Star Domain

Outside Tai Chu Sacred Land

“Boom!!”

Two space wormholes materialized out of thin air.

Four figures flew out.

They teleported again—and appeared instantly in the core zone.

From wormhole transit to the core zone, the entire process took less than ten seconds.

Above Tianhai Residence, Lin Qi regained his senses, unable to help but marvel at the power of spatial laws.

They landed on the ground.

The purple-robed Lei Zun spoke slowly:

“We’ve arrived.”

“Kongming Sovereign will seek you soon—this trial is critical.”

“But don’t let the pressure overwhelm you.”

Lin Qi nodded and said, “I understand!”

Lei Zun nodded, then vanished instantly from where he stood.

The entire training ground was left with only Lin Qi alone.

Looking around, he was back in the Tai Chu Sacred Land, where rich source energy and law fluctuations once again filled the air.

Just moments ago he had been in the Solar System; now he had returned to the Tai Chu Sacred Land.

He had to admit that wormhole teleportation was incredibly convenient.

If he mastered it, he could return to Blue Star at will.

This required him to master the ninth true meaning of space law—the Transit True Meaning.

He had only just mastered two of them: the Concealment True Meaning and the Tear True Meaning.

Seven true meanings remained unmastered; his path ahead was still long.