53: ruling

The birth of a Star God was undoubtedly a major event that could attract the attention of the Federation.

A life planet with the potential to advance to Gaia-level was also an important asset of the Starfire Federation.

Inside the Mining Star, due to Federation restrictions, it appeared relatively calm, with various forces gathered but no conflicts breaking out.

Outside the Mining Star, the Federation had already deployed troops and made preparations.

Currently, the starship fleet stationed outside the Mining Star belonged to the Starfire Federation's Third Legion, also known as the Judgment Corps.

The Judgment Corps originated from the Third Expeditionary Army, formed by the Starfire Federation when it first acquired civilization inheritance, to cope with interstellar exploration.

At that time, the Starfire Federation, with caution towards the unknown star sea, explored it in the mode of an expeditionary army, not the current state of free exploration.

The former Third Expeditionary Army underwent several reorganizations over long years, eventually becoming the current Judgment Corps.

The object faced by the two words 'Adjudication' was... Cosmic Gods!

Matters related to Cosmic Gods, whether righteous gods or evil gods, were mostly handled by the Judgment Corps.

At this moment.

Starships were dispersed around the Mining Star, waiting silently.

Inside the central flagship, in the command hall, figures were busy, moving back and forth.

A man in a navy blue military overcoat, with brilliant Heavenly Selection stars on his shoulders, was looking out at the vast star sea through the porthole.

The path of evolution also extended life; his true age was unknown, but his frosty temples and facial wrinkles already indicated that he had entered his twilight years.

The current Legion Commander of the Judgment Corps.

Commander Duan Junyou.

A Seventh Realm Martial Artist.

A Transcendent Realm!

To his right rear was a middle-aged man with a solemn expression.

Commander Yang Moshu.

The Commander of the First Battle Group under the Judgment Corps.

Withdrawing his gaze from the star sea, Commander Duan Junyou's voice was a bit hoarse: "Has everything been arranged?"

"It has been arranged as per your instructions."

Commander Yang Moshu's voice was meticulous; he lightly touched the front, and a light screen appeared, displaying a star sea map, on which he traced a range with his fingertip: "This entire starfield is under our surveillance."

"The most likely jump points have all been fortified."

"Inside the Mining Star, due to the Chosen Plan, we did not participate in the defense.

However, various individuals and organizations are gathered there, with many strong individuals, and with their desire for the Star God, if anything unexpected happens, they will naturally act according to wartime regulations."

"With them resisting, we will have ample time to intervene."

"Hmm."

Commander Duan Junyou nodded slightly, his eyes cloudy, his voice showing no fluctuations: "Moshu, you seem very confident."

Commander Yang Moshu's expression remained unchanged: "Your subordinate merely believes that the preparations are sufficiently thorough."

Hearing this, Commander Duan Junyou was silent for a moment, then his voice sounded.

"A newborn Star God is too tempting."

His tone was calm, only a little emotional, his gaze deep, looking again at the boundless, profound star sea.

"Cosmic Gods, other intelligent civilizations, the current star sea is becoming increasingly chaotic."

"If not for the evil gods' interception, the Federation would have two more Gaia planets."

"Those are the Federation's most valuable assets."

"The lesson learned from blood tells us that on such matters, no amount of caution is too much."

Commander Yang Moshu's expression became serious: "Your subordinate will remember."

Commander Duan Junyou gazed at the star sea through the porthole, his voice long.

"After the Heavenly Selection ends, the little ones who participated in the competition and survived can be given some attention."

"These are all good prospects; in the future, if they can be recruited into the Legion, it would be even better."

...

Qin Jin withdrew his gaze from outside the porthole.

At this moment, he was in the lounge.

Behind him, Fang Zhu was massaging his shoulders with a special technique; the warm sensation was relaxing.

Physical therapists, due to the emergence of Martial Artists in the Federation, were extremely important auxiliary professions, also requiring mastery of special techniques and the use of life energy, even having their own exclusive rating system.

After the last movement, Fang Zhu released her hands and said in a relaxed tone: "It's finished!"

Qin Jin moved his shoulders, feeling refreshed: "Sister Fang, thank you."

"With our relationship, why thank me?"

Fang Zhu smiled brightly: "Qin Little Brother, if it weren't for you, I wouldn't have earned so many bonuses."

"To be honest, once this job is done, I'm planning to take a long vacation and go on an interstellar trip; I was cooped up on the Mining Star."

"Although the money is good and the work is easy, the environment is too poor."

"Job?"

Qin Jin looked at her: "Sister Fang, aren't you Teacher Chu's physical therapist?"

"Why would a Spiritual Energy User boss need a physical therapist?"

Fang Zhu's tone was full of course: "I saw the recruitment on a dedicated platform and signed up."

Speaking of which, she seemed to remember something: "Qin Little Brother, your talent is so strong; if you need a physical therapist in the future, you can contact me anytime!"

"If you have any friends, or if you take on any disciples or grand-disciples in the future, they can all come to me!"

Qin Jin smiled calmly: "Okay."

"See you!"

She walked out of the lounge first.

Qin Jin followed her, returning to the starship hall.

As soon as he arrived in the hall, he heard Jiang Panxia's voice.

"Captain, look."

This girl was relatively taciturn, so it was rare for her to greet him actively.

Yu Sheng was also in the hall, currently looking out through the porthole.

Qin Jin looked out through the porthole.

He saw that as the starship lowered its altitude, various starships of different shapes and forms were visible to the naked eye, traveling from all directions in the sky.

And looking down.

A vast base, built at some unknown time, stood at the lower front.

This, naturally, was the Frontline Base that Chu Tianyi had spoken of.

Qin Jin's gaze turned to the direction Jiang Panxia was pointing.

There was a huge screen set up, displaying a magnificent and shocking scene.

Within the screen, there was a Thunder God Tree, entirely constructed of lightning, connecting heaven and earth!

It seemed to be breathing, as the lightning shrouding its entire body continuously fluctuated, becoming more turbulent.

"You can regard it as the egg of the nascent Star God."

Not far away.

Chu Tianyi's voice sounded.

Qin Jin blinked.

This colossal tree, like a world tree, was equivalent to an egg?

"Is the Star God born from the Mining Star inside this divine tree?"

Qin Jin asked.

"That's right."

"This is also your final destination, which you need to reach from the Frontline Base."

Chu Tianyi stepped closer, looking at the three of them: "Qin Jin, there's something I need to tell you all."

"Among the teams participating in the competition, there are two cult forces that worship gods."

"The Twilight Society and the Corona Sect."

"The Twilight Society has prepared a large sum of money, stating that whoever can intercept the Corona Sect's team will be rewarded with generous gifts and gain the Twilight Society's friendship."

"Of course, they would also offend the Corona Sect."

Chu Tianyi's voice was calm: "Whether or not to try to obtain this extra reward is for you to decide."

Qin Jin nodded, his expression unchanged.

He looked at the increasingly close Frontline Base and said: "Teacher Chu, the Federation has not executed the Chosen Plan for the first time, and should have experience dealing with other Star Gods."

"Why haven't I seen any relevant data in the base?"

"Because every Star God is completely different."

Chu Tianyi answered calmly: "In the vast star sea, with billions of humans, even with such a large base, you cannot find two completely identical people, let alone gods?"

"Consulting experiences of dealing with other Star Gods will only mislead you."

His tone became a bit more serious, and he said word by word: "Qin Jin, you must remember, never use the same method to deal with different Cosmic Gods."

As his words fell.

The starship descended, docked at the Frontline Base, its defensive field shut down, and after the hatch opened, a cacophony of sounds erupted.

In the image displayed on the giant screen.

The frequency of the Thunder God Tree's fluctuations was gradually increasing!