78: Killing the God with a Sword (6.8K)

The tremor lasted for several seconds, and Qin Chi clearly saw a subtle change in the usually calm face of the Federation Major Heavenly Selection before him.

After a few seconds, the tremor stopped.

Qin Chi's gaze suddenly shot towards the sky.

At this moment, an astonishing change occurred in the sky.

On the originally azure sky, runic chains constructed from unknown energy appeared, layer upon layer, covering the entire Mining Star.

Qin Chi had seen that scene in an Other Space (different dimension) before.

Outside the Mining Star, there were already runic chains prepared at an unknown time for protection, but at this very moment, the runes revealed in the sky made Qin Chi realize that the defenses outside the Mining Star were merely the tip of the iceberg!

The Federation's emphasis on the birth of a Star God and on Gaia Planet exceeded imagination; over the past years, an unknown number of defensive measures had been deployed here!

The divine power that had been allowed in was probably truly a gift they had intentionally given.

The tremor had just stopped because the Mining Star's deployed measures were triggered, and because the swirling runic chains in the sky activated, protecting the Mining Star.

Qin Chi's thoughts raced as he looked at Tang Qian in front: "General Tang, what was the anomaly on the planet just now—"

"It was the aftershock of battle."

Tang Qian looked at the sky, his eyes deep: "This war against the gods should be drawing to a close."

"Such a level of battle aftershock means the Federation's paramount powerhouses have made their move."

"Since they have acted, it means this battle is nearing its end."

As he spoke, Qin Chi also kept his gaze on the strange phenomenon in the sky.

Those who could participate in the Chosen Plan were all influential forces and figures within the Federation; secrecy was key to success, and even if they were initially kept in the dark, they now largely understood the situation.

As the planet trembled, countless people in the base looked towards the sky.

It was at this moment.

Qin Jin clearly saw that the interwoven and swirling runic chains in the sky suddenly accelerated, and more runes appeared in the void, adopting a defensive posture, as if the entire sky was covered by a curtain.

This seemed like a warning; more of the Federation's defenses on the Mining Star had been triggered.

Qin Chi didn't have time to think further.

Because, in the next instant, he saw light!

An incomparable, indescribably brilliant light!

It was not a technological weapon, nor was it some Spiritual Energy secret art, but a black long saber, crafted from unknown materials, shining brilliantly in the star sea, its size impossible to determine.

The light blooming in the sky was actually the radiance of a saber.

The moment the light entered his eyes, Qin Chi clearly saw an ultimate combat mech, comparable in size to a planet, wielding that black long saber, striking down with a single blow, cleaving the star sea!

This terrifying scene was witnessed by Qin Chi, as if it were striking him, yet he felt no harm; as the saber light fell, he even felt a certain warmth, his life energy and spiritual power seemed to be nourished, and his mind became clear.

An understanding dawned in his heart.

This saber strike would probably be seen by all living beings on the Mining Star.

But it would not cause them any harm.

Because what this saber strike aimed to sever was the Federation's enemy; this was a saber strike aimed at a god!

The image lasted for several breaths, then shattered.

Everything returned to normal.

Only the various triggered defensive mechanisms in the sky, appearing as if facing a formidable enemy, made it clear that everything that had just happened was not an illusion.

Qin Jin lowered his head, looking at Tang Qian and at Chu Tianyi not far away.

Tang Qian's face rippled, and he let out a long breath.

On the other end, Chu Tianyi's face was filled with fervor, his eyes even showing a hint of fanaticism.

This was the first time Qin Chi had seen him display such an expression.

At this moment.

Chu Tianyi looked at Tang Qian and quickly said, "I didn't see wrong, did I? This should be that senior, right?"

"That's right."

Tang Qian nodded.

"It really is him."

Chu Tianyi's expression became even more excited; he looked at Qin Jin, not playing the riddle game, and explained: "Qin Jin, the one who just acted is a Martial God Realm powerhouse within the Federation!

"Gui Xu Martial God, Su Buqi, War God of Gui Xu!"

"The mech he piloted is the Federation's civilization-level treasure mech [World-Severing Heavy Halberd]!"

"That black long saber you saw was forged from the divine bone extracted from a god's body, when the Starfire Federation, after venturing into the star sea, faced its first existential crisis and gambled everything to ambush a god."

Speaking of this, his gaze swept over Qin Chi, then looked at Yu Sheng and Jiang Panxia not far behind.

"Within the Federation, the current extreme of the evolution path is the Ninth Realm."

"Spiritual Energy Users have Ninth Realm existences."

"But—"

"If we speak of the purest and strongest combat power, the highest killing power, the strongest person in the Federation will always be a Martial God clad in armor and wielding a weapon!"

"In ancient history, Martial Artists wore armor and wielded blades."

"And today, the armor worn by a Martial God is a civilization-level treasure mech, and the weapon wielded is a god-slaying weapon."

He spoke to this point, his tone somewhat disheartened.

"Qin Jin, sometimes I envy you a little."

"Your martial arts progress is rapid, and your talent is extraordinary; perhaps one day, you will witness the splendor of the higher realms of martial arts."

Speaking of this, Chu Tianyi fell silent.

Waves stirred in Qin Chi's heart.

He thought of the saber strike that had just broken through the Mining Star's defenses and imprinted itself in everyone's hearts, then he thought of the Spiritual Energy Mi Sect methods he had witnessed today, and Chu Tianyi's words.

"Perhaps, this is what a Martial Artist is."

"No matter how many tricks you have, how many methods you change, I have my fists and my weapons; one punch can shake heaven and earth, one weapon can strike down all things."

At this moment, Qin Chi suddenly understood why the Martial God Realm seniors of the Federation wanted to build the Divine Martial Furnace, and why the principal of Wu Yuan Academy would fully support young people who dedicated themselves to martial arts.

It was at this moment.

In Qin Jin's mind, a pleasant, extraordinary voice rang out.

"Is that your Starfire Federation's powerhouse?"

That was the voice of the Mining Star's Star God, Lei Yu Watcher.

He must have successfully dealt with the "gift" sent by the Federation.

Outside the Mining Star.

The entire battlefield had completely quieted down.

Looking out, an unknown number of Federation starships had been destroyed, shattered, turning into dust in the universe; even a star fortress had been annihilated, and the other star fortresses showed numerous damages.

But these were no longer important.

Because in the center of the battlefield, there was an incredibly massive divine body, in a broken state, completely motionless.

Gloom Star-Chaser Eye.

Looking out, most of his ink-disc-shaped body remained here, and the pupils above, reflecting unknown planets, had completely dimmed, like extinguished lamps.

The war between humans and gods was destined to be unfair.

But when a god fell, all the effort and sacrifice, at least, gained the most basic meaning.

Within the Starfire Federation, every paramount powerhouse was a true foundation of civilization, their value immeasurable; therefore, in wars against gods, paramount powerhouses were the ultimate deciders of victory, not consumables.

Gods were mysterious and unknown, their various methods could only be tested in the war of blood and fire.

At the other end of the star sea.

A colossal mech, as large as a planet, stood in the star sea.

Martial God Mech: [World-Severing Heavy Halberd]

At this moment, with a slight fluctuation, the World-Severing Heavy Halberd vanished, and a human figure stepped into the star sea.

Federation Martial God, Su Buqi, War God of Gui Xu!

He was tall; just standing there, he was like an extremely hot, peerless furnace, the surrounding star sea constantly fluctuating, with black hair and a seemingly young face.

After he appeared.

Figures gathered from all directions in the star sea.

The leader was Commander Duan Junyou.

The commander of the Judgment Corps had already reverted to his aged appearance, looking even somewhat weak.

Seeing the group approaching, Su Buqi, War God of Gui Xu frowned, his gaze falling directly on Commander Duan Junyou.

His first sentence made the others behind stop in their tracks.

"Commander Duan."

He called out, frowning slightly, looking at the divine corpse suspended in the star sea, and said in a deep voice: "Next time something like this happens, don't come to me."

"How can there be a reason to let him escape after drawing the saber?"

"I had no choice."

Commander Duan Junyou sighed deeply, shaking his head: "Senior, you know the principles of the Judgment Corps, but the Federation has its difficulties, and we can only comply."

"Difficulties?"

"Who doesn't have difficulties?"

Su Buqi, War God of Gui Xu shook his head: "I just fear that what you are doing is raising a tiger to cause trouble."

"There is, after all, a difference between humans and gods."

"No choice."

Commander Duan Junyou's voice was low: "With evil gods lurking internally and traces of other intelligent civilizations externally, the Federation must make choices, must have allies."

"You don't know, when we first obtained information about the Twilight Society, some even tried to salvage Gloom Star-Chaser Eye."

"That's even more incomprehensible."

"If it hadn't been discovered in time, this successful ambush wouldn't have happened."

"The current outcome is already the optimal choice we could make at this time."

Speaking of this, his voice paused, he coughed twice lightly, and whispered: "How about, you, old senior, work hard to break through to the Ninth Realm, then you can slice them one by one, and directly return peace to the star sea!"

"I've already thought it through, don't name the Ninth Realm anything like 'God' or 'Saint', just call it 'Invincible', simple and easy to understand; once the Ninth Realm appears, the Federation will forever be invincible in—"

Under the Martial God's gaze, Commander Duan Junyou's voice gradually lowered.

Behind him.

The commanders of the Judgment Corps had never seen their commander-in-chief like this; they were all quiet, their battlefield ardor gone, all silent.

Su Buqi, War God of Gui Xu looked at Commander Duan Junyou, his tone calm: "Hoping for me to break through to the Ninth Realm is completely impossible."

"I am already old."

"But you, Commander Duan, you still have a chance."

"You are younger than me, and youth represents hope."

"Throughout history, there's no shortage of stories of accumulating strength and later surpassing others."

As these words fell, Commander Duan Junyou immediately wanted to speak.

But he was stopped by Su Buqi, War God of Gui Xu's raised arm.

"Let's go."

"Arrange for someone to retrieve and process the divine corpse, Commander Duan, you come with me to this planet to take a look."

His gaze fell on the Mining Star.

After the battle ended, the runic chains circling above quietly vanished.

"Since we fought a bloody battle for it, we should at least get to know the newly born Star God."

"Alright."

Commander Duan Junyou responded, giving a few simple instructions.

One Martial God, one Transcendent Realm.

These two undisputed great figures of the Federation did not bring anyone else, walking in the star sea and entering the Mining Star.

Mining Star.

In the forbidden zone.

Silently, the four recording points set up by the Corona Squad dimmed at this moment.

Vast star sea.

A broken corner of the ink disc continuously warped through the star sea, rapidly escaping.

Gloom Star-Chaser Eye, Niselar!

In this battlefield set up by the Federation, he was constantly being wounded, and the final saber strike directly split his body, but it was precisely by this opportunity that he erupted with his ultimate power, abandoning most of his divine body, and escaped from the weakest part of the field cage.

Now, his condition was extremely poor, less than one percent of his peak, having suffered unimaginable heavy injuries.

Just as he was warping.

A mysterious voice rang out at this moment, transmitted to him.

"Niselar, you are too greedy, and too arrogant."

"To devour the complete newborn Star God yourself, you rejected my company; is this the result you wanted?"

As this voice sounded, the remnants of Gloom Star-Chaser Eye's body accelerated even further, warping through the star sea.

On his body, the pupils that were still open extinguished on their own at this moment; when all the pupils were extinguished, he fell silent, and the mysterious voice also disappeared.

Constant warping and transferring.

After an unknown period of time.

In a mysterious, unknown place in the vast star sea,

Gloom Star-Chaser Eye stopped, remaining here, the pupils on its divine body slowly opened, and the different-colored light converged, gradually mending its injuries.

This was destined to be an extremely long process.

But as a deity, it had ample time.

"Starfire Federation—"

A strange, murmuring sound drifted through this mysterious place, devoid of emotion, yet containing an unparalleled resentment.

Time passed.

Suddenly, its self-repair stopped.

On its divine body, the pupils blinked continuously, as if trembling.

An uninvited guest had arrived in this mysterious place.

It was an unparalleled star, vast and expansive, burning with an ethereal blue, unextinguishable divine flame.

The star's surface was smooth and even, extremely peculiar; on one side of its body, a mouth and eyes had grown.

Starfire Federation's registered True God.

Corona Squad Leader—Solak Tiros.

The deity's question arose in his mind.

Qin Chi responded in his heart.

"That is a Martial God Realm powerhouse of the Federation."

But after his response, the Star God remained silent.

Qin Chi frowned slightly and no longer paid much attention.

His gaze turned to Tang Qian beside him.

Through his glasses, a torrent of data flashed, and he seemed to be checking something.

A moment later.

Tang Qian spoke, "It's over."

"Gloom Star-Chaser Eye has completely become a thing of the past."

"This planet, which gave birth to a Star God, will continuously transform and grow, becoming the Federation's next Gaia Planet, another cradle for geniuses."

After leaving a few final words.

His body shattered with a crash and vanished.

What had arrived here was merely his projection, which, after solidifying, appeared lifelike, just like a real person.

Chu Tianyi sat down in the courtyard and looked at Qin Jin and the other two, asking, "Everything has settled, and the Chosen Plan has concluded. How do you feel now?"

"A bit surreal."

Qin Jin pondered for a moment before responding.

Initially, after learning the information from Uncle Yan, Qin Jin, harboring the thought that if he couldn't avoid it, he would face it head-on, participated in it.

But—

He never expected that one link would lead to another, and the matters involved would become increasingly significant.

Although he only participated in one part of the Chosen Plan, he indirectly witnessed everything: the birth of a deity and the fall of another.

Recalling this period of time.

It couldn't help but feel a bit surreal.

Beside him, Yu Sheng said, "Brother Chi is right."

"Before the special training began, I was still working hard to break through to the Newborn Realm."

"Now, I've witnessed deeper matters of the Federation and met many experts."

At this point, he clicked his tongue.

Chu Tianyi's tone was calm: "For you, this is both a good thing and a bad thing."

"Having broadened your horizons, you naturally have higher aspirations."

"But, you must remember, never aim too high."

At this point, his tone became elongated: "The Federation's plan, one link after another, involved countless gambits and calculations behind the scenes. The three of you, including myself, and even the various forces that obtained tickets to participate in the Chosen Plan, were all swept up by the Heavenly Selection trend, becoming a part of the plan."

"This is unavoidable."

"But you are still young and talented. Continue to grow and advance bravely. Your goal should be in the future, to strive to become individuals who drive the Heavenly Selection trend, or even stir up the Heavenly Selection trend."

"With everything concluded, I can send you home now."

"What do you plan to do after returning home?"

"Of course, continue to work hard and prepare for the school selection exam!"

Yu Sheng was full of fighting spirit, clenching his fist and saying, "I think I now have a chance to get into the top universities in the Corridor Star System. Those martial arts geniuses might not be able to test their mettle either."

Chu Tianyi looked at Jiang Panxia.

The girl hesitated for a moment, then said, "I want to get a good night's sleep."

"From entering the base for special training until now, my mind has been too tense."

"Qin Jin, what about you?"

Chu Tianyi finally looked at him.

Qin Jin pondered for a moment.

Of course, he had many things to do.

His communication with the deity and exploration of the Great Wilderness seemed endless.

But these words, clearly, could not be said at this time.

After a moment of thought, Qin Jin said, "I'm also preparing for the big exam."

"After all, this was the goal I set when I first started cultivating martial arts."

"Preparing for the exam?"

Chu Tianyi raised an eyebrow slightly and shook his head, saying, "Qin Jin, I'm afraid you won't have this opportunity."

He rose from his seat: "The identity of the Chosen Plan winner won't be widely publicized, but it can't be hidden from the high-ranking officials of top universities."

"A heaven's chosen who ultimately triumphed in the Star God Chosen."

"I still don't know your achievements in the forbidden zone, but to win in the end, your achievements must be impressive, and I expect related news will spread very soon."

"No academy will miss a person like you."

At this point, he paused slightly, and thoughtfully said, "They might even want to use the opportunity of admitting you to the academy to see if they can find a chance to give lessons to that newborn Star God as well."

Within the Frontline Base.

With the restrictions lifted, starships had already ascended into the sky, heading to other survival zones or leaving directly.

They arrived with great fanfare, and left in silence.

This was the Chosen Plan.

With only one winner, it was destined to be an extremely cruel competition.

Before leaving, Qin Jin specifically told Chu Tianyi about the Saber-toothed tiger. So, a Spiritual Energy User took action, went to the forbidden zone, and brought back the bewildered and timid Saber-toothed tiger.

It was indeed "carried."

Chu Tianyi constructed a teleportation gate with spiritual energy, holding the motionless Saber-toothed tiger by the scruff of its neck, and returned to the base. Qin Jin clearly remembered that the moment the Saber-toothed tiger emerged from the teleportation gate and saw him, tears welled up in its eyes, apparently quite frightened.

Chu Tianyi would remain on the Mining Star until the next time he communicated with the Star God and received a reply. The Saber-toothed tiger was fostered with him.

As time passed, when the identity of the God-favored began to take effect, Qin Jin could naturally arrange for this meritorious big fellow himself.

The starship first went to the Deep Valley District to drop off Jiang Panxia.

The Deep Valley District, as its name suggested, was truly built within a deep valley. It was Qin Jin's first time seeing another survival zone. In terms of area, the Deep Valley District should be the smallest of the Five Major Survival Zones. With that life-giving rain, countless flowers, grasses, and plants grew on the mountain peaks on both sides of the Deep Valley District. Looking down from the starship, it was very beautiful.

This planet had truly changed, no longer barren as it once was.

Subsequently, the starship headed to the New Sheep District and landed at the docking area.

Qin Jin and Yu Sheng went together towards the residential area.

The thunder that never dispersed throughout the year and the constantly maintained defensive light screen completely disappeared in the sixteenth year after Qin Jin's birth.

Even the storage area had grown countless tender green plants. When Qin Jin passed by, he saw many people and robots, smiling, weeding.

This was perhaps a happy trouble.

Walking along, a ripple stirred in Qin Jin's heart.

The Mining Star, after today, was completely different from before.

It would have a new name. Although it was located in a remote star system border, it would gradually become a focal point itself. The Five Major Survival Zones, after the initial wave of development and construction, would probably also be dismantled and become dust in history.

After all, for a Gaia-class planet, the survival zones were truly too old-fashioned.

After bidding farewell to Yu Sheng, the sky darkened.

Qin Jin returned to his residence, but instead of going inside, he went directly to the Yan Family's courtyard.

He was about to knock on the door, but the moment he entered the courtyard, he looked up.

The Yan Family lived in a two-story courtyard. At this moment, on the roof of the second floor, a girl in pajamas was propping her chin and looking at the tranquil night sky.

This was unimaginable in the past.

The perennial thunder really had no aesthetic value.

That was naturally Yan Yue.

Qin Jin's current eyesight and perception were astonishing. Yan Yue was looking at the night sky, but her thoughts seemed to be completely elsewhere, drifting far away.

"Hey."

Qin Jin called out, "What are you doing?"

The moment she heard the voice, Yan Yue's body visibly stiffened, but then, her gaze focused, looking at Qin Jin, her eyes wide. She immediately scurried to the edge of the roof, turned her back, and prepared to jump down.

Qin Jin's body moved, ready to catch her.

However.

It proved that the Wu Yuan Academy's secret medicine was absolutely effective. Yan Yue had made significant progress in martial arts. After landing steadily, she looked at Qin Jin, thoroughly scanning him up and down.

"Qin Jin, are you okay?"

"Of course, I'm fine."

"That's good."

Her tone was normal, but the tense string in her heart finally relaxed.

Various anomalies appeared on the planet one after another, making it different from before. Yan Yue didn't know what Qin Jin was going to do, but she knew that Qin Chi was going to work for a Spiritual Energy User. How could she not make connections and not guess?

Looking at the girl whose worried expression had faded, Qin Jin said, "Yan Yue, to tell you the truth, I recently caught a cat."

"A cat?"

Yan Yue's eyes lit up: "Is it a star cat?"

"Not a star cat, but it also has supernatural abilities, and it's very cute and smart. How about I take you to see it tomorrow?"

Just then.

The door was pushed open.

Uncle Yan looked over.

His gaze rested on Qin Jin, and he asked, "Is it over?"

Compared to Yan Yue, Yan Gaoyuan obviously knew more information.

"It's over."

Qin Chi responded softly.

"That's good."

Yan Gaoyuan lightly coughed: "Yan Yue, don't stand there. Qin Jin is here, don't you know to come into the room to chat?"

"Oh, I know."

Yan Yue responded, pulling Qin Jin into the room while saying, "Dad, Qin Jin said he caught a cat!"

"Can we keep a cat at home?"

"We can, we can."

Qin Chi answered first.

"I'll punch you, believe it or not? I'm asking my dad!"

Amidst the clamor, the two entered the room.

Some places, even after experiencing great storms, returning there allows one's mind to quickly calm down.

That is a harbor for the soul, and also home.

My heart is at peace where I am.

Returning from Yan Yue's house, Qin Jin went back to his own residence.

He lay on the bed, looking at the night sky through the window, various thoughts flashing through his mind as he made plans.

As the Chosen Plan winner, his life would undergo earth-shattering changes.

He needed to make some plans and preparations in advance to avoid being overwhelmed.

Just as he was pondering.

The Star God's call echoed in his mind.

After Qin Jin responded in his heart, just like at Leichi Cliff, the surrounding environment changed, and he once again entered the alternate dimension.

He looked up.

The Star God's textual true body hung in the air above.

But at this moment, within this resting place of the Star God, there were actually two human figures.

One of them had black hair, a tall stature, and a young face.

The other had an aged face with frosted white temples, appearing quite old.

The two stood one in front and one behind; it seemed the younger man held the dominant position.

Qin Jin's expression immediately became serious.

He didn't know their identities, but if they could appear in the Star God's alternate dimension, then there was only one possibility.

These were two important figures of the Starfire Federation!