The Lingtong Race's Crisis

Lingshen Planet.

Countless spaceships of all kinds are docked and taking off in the busy airport.

A small, unassuming black spaceship slowly entered the airport.

A burly man in gray armor and a blond youth with his eyes closed opened the hatch and stepped out.

The burly man looked around in amazement. "In just over two hundred years, Lingshen Planet has become so prosperous."

It is clear that the number of merchants and warriors of various races and appearances from all over the universe on the planet is much greater than before.

Then, a burly man with a thick beard greeted them with a loud laugh, "You two lads, if you hadn't sent me that email last time, I would have thought you were dead."

"Lord Meng Yi!"

"Patriarch."

The burly man and the blond youth quickly bowed.

The two were none other than Prose and Kuman, geniuses from the same Yanhe Branch as Jiang Yao. The bearded man was Meng Yi, the previous Patriarch of the Yanhe Branch and a Domain Lord- level Elder of the Lingtong Race.

"You two both passed the test?" Meng Yi looked at their chests with some surprise.

Prose and Kuman each wore a medal on their left breast, depicting a planet suspended in a raging sea of blood.

It is the symbol of One-star Mercenary in the Universe Mercenary Alliance.

"Haha, we are geniuses from the same lineage as Jiang Yao, after all. If even One-star Mercenary assessment can stump us, what kind of geniuses would we be?" Prose laughed.

A proud smile appeared on the face of the blond youth Kuman.

Meng Yi nodded with satisfaction. Although the two made it sound easy, the change in their demeanor showed that the process would definitely not be simple.

The mercenary assessment of the Universe Mercenary Alliance takes place in reality, not in the Virtual Universe, and is notoriously known for its high mortality rate.

Perhaps because they had experienced the threat of extinction over hundreds of years, the bloody battles with other Sacred Land, and the stimulation of Jiang Yao, the Genius Tournament ranked number one in the universe, many of the surviving geniuses of the Lingtong Race became Universe Adventurer, venturing far and wide. Many died in the process, while many others were honed into true powerhouses.

Although five hundred years is not enough for the high-level power of the Lingtong Race to return to the state before the fall of Jiuyuan, the quality of the mid-level geniuses has far surpassed that of the past. As long as Jiang Yao, the pillar of the clan, does not fall, the Lingtong Race will surely be able to return to its peak as time goes by, and may even reach a higher level.

"It's just a pity that we've used up all the treasures the clan bestowed upon us."

Prose felt somewhat embarrassed. The fall of Jiuyuan had severely damaged the Lingtong Race's foundation, but when Prose and Kuman went out to explore, the clan still bestowed upon them a large number of precious treasures and weapons.

In fact, without these treasures, Prose and Kuman would probably have died in some battle long ago.

"Hahaha." Meng Yi laughed heartily, "What are these treasures? You two have been adventuring out there all this time, you don't know yet, do you? Not long ago, the Universe Country bestowed upon our Lingtong Race a star field, and a large one at that, containing multiple star systems."

"A star system?!"

Prose and Kuman were both somewhat taken aback.

Meng Yi smiled and said, "The Elder Council has decided to relocate most of the clansmen to the new star system, and of course, the star system of the Kasolo Empire will not be abandoned either."

Kuman asked incredulously, "How could the Universe Country suddenly bestow a star system upon us?"

Although in theory, Immortal God are qualified to rule a star field and establish a mid-level civilization, this is only a theoretical matter.

For an ancient and powerful Universe Country Xuanshang Universe Country, the number of Immortal Expert accumulated over countless years is countless, and its starry territory is already overcrowded, leaving no room for expansion.

Otherwise, a mere star system like the Kasolo Empire wouldn't have been able to house six Sacred Land.

The value of a complete, undivided independent star system is immeasurable.

Prose sighed. "It must be because of Jiang Yao."

Meng Yi nodded and said, "The Elder Council also thinks so. The Clan Leader has spoken with His Majesty Kasolo, but His Majesty only told us to accept it without worry."

Kuman gazed at the twinkling stars in the sky and murmured, "I wonder what Jiang Yao has done this time, what he's been through..."

The Lingtong Race may seem to be thriving now, but its foundation still rests on Jiang Yao.

It's like walking on a tightrope—fragile and thrilling.

The entire Lingtong Race felt proud of Jiang Yao, but also uneasy about the lack of news about Jiang Yao since he joined the Virtual Universe Company.

Because Jiang Yao entered an arena with a much higher mortality rate than the mercenary assessment.

Not to mention the Lingtong Race, even Kasolo wouldn't be qualified to enter Yuxiang Mountain in the Virtual Universe Network.

The security and prosperity that the Lingtong Race currently enjoys are as fragile as bubbles, and could vanish at any moment.

"No news is good news!" Meng Yi said.

They had heard of many forces that produced geniuses capable of entering the Core Layer of the five major powers, and almost every time news came, it was about the fall of those geniuses.

"Therefore, the Elder Council has made a decision to use all the resources of this star region to cultivate core geniuses. Only when our Lingtong Race gives birth to another Immortal God can we truly gain a foothold." Meng Yi's expression was solemn. "I called you back for this matter. Because of Jiang Yao, our Yanhe Branch will definitely receive preferential treatment from the Elder Council. With the two of you back, you will definitely be able to enter the core cultivation sequence."

Prose and Kuman exchanged a glance and nodded firmly and excitedly. Neither of them wanted to go back to the precarious days of five hundred years ago, to a time when they could be reduced to slavery at any moment.

Since Jiang Yao's rise to power, the other Four Sacred Lands, including Yinhu Island, have begun to release the Lingtong Race who were captured in the war and implanted with chips. The tragic experiences they recounted upon their return made every Lingtong Race unwilling to fall into that situation again, and also made every Lingtong Race sincerely grateful to Jiang Yao.

"Let's go straight to the Elder..."

Before Meng Yi could finish speaking, a powerful pressure suddenly descended from the void, instantly spreading throughout the entire space surrounding the Lingshen Planet.

"Boom!"

Most of the life on Lingshen Planet was forced to kneel or prostrate by this powerful and malevolent aura.

The capital of the Kasolo Empire, located in the core of the star to which Lanhui Planet belongs.

A handsome young man dressed in purple battle armor, with a long tail covered in red scales behind him, sat cross-legged in the core of a star, exuding a terrifying aura of slaughter, death, and destruction.

Every cell in his body was frantically absorbing the endless light and heat coming from all around.

It was none other than the Emperor of the Kasolo Empire, Jiang Yao's teacher, the Marquis Huanqiong.

The young man closed his eyes and pondered, "Jiang Yao is quite remarkable. The two luckiest things in my life are obtaining the 'Zhenhuang Stele' and receiving the <Zhenhuang> inheritance, which is why I have survived to this day, and taking Jiang Yao as my disciple."

"The moment he takes office will be the time to make a move against Yinhu Island!"

Suddenly, Marquis Huanqiong opened his eyes, a hint of shock flashing in them. An Immortal Crystal he had hidden on Lingshen Planet, the capital of the Lingtong Race's territory, had been activated.

"Who dares to attack the Lingtong Race at this time!"

Surprised and furious, Marquis Huanqiong didn't think much. In his mind, the "Zhenhuang Mirror" turned towards the direction of the Lingshen Planet, and a dazzling light flashed on the mirror's surface.

He then vanished in an instant, only to reappear a light-year away the next moment.

Although Marquis Huanqiong has not yet grasped the Teleportation of spatial teleportation, he can still Teleportation using the "Zhenhuang Mirror".

On Lingshen Planet, Kasa, the current Clan Leader of the Lingtong Race, looked at the approaching enemy with a mixture of shock and anger.

"Activate the defense system immediately and fire the Planet Destroyer Cannon and laser cannons!"

Why would anyone attack Lingshen Planet at this time?

Since Jiang Yao joined the Virtual Universe Company, even Yinhu Island has yielded, releasing all prisoners and Lingtong Race slaves. Not long ago, the Universe Country even granted the Lingtong Race a star domain.

Kasa felt as if he had returned to the day Jiuyuan fell.

It was also due to the sudden descent of Immortal God that, if it weren't for His Majesty Kasolo's intervention, the Lingtong Race would have been plunged into the abyss.

Could it be...?

Kasa was deeply shaken, a sense of foreboding creeping into his heart.

A gigantic golden blade emerged from the void, slashing down towards Lingshen Planet with unparalleled power.

Laser cannons and Planet Destroyer Cannon, capable of instantly killing world lords and even threatening ordinary Immortal God, were fired at the golden light blade, but there was no reaction. The powerful attack seemed to merge into the ocean, and the defensive system, which emitted white light, only lasted for two seconds before being torn apart.

Just as Lingshen Planet was about to be sliced apart and Destruction by the golden light blade, space suddenly distorted.

The golden knife grazed the edge of the Lingshen Planet and flew towards the distant starry sky.

A ripple appeared in the vacuum, and then Marquis Huanqiong appeared above Lingshen Planet.

"Hahaha, Marquis Huanqiong, you've arrived quickly!"

Marquis Huanqiong stared in astonishment at the figure not far away.

"Jin Lun?"

This person was none other than the God Lord Jinlun, but the aura emanating from him was extremely powerful.

His eyes alternated between bloodlust and reason.

Marquis Huanqiong knew the God Lord Jinlun very well; his strength was roughly equivalent to that of High-level Immortal Military Lord, so it was impossible for him to pose such a strong threat.

The God Lord Jinlun seemed to have fallen into a state of madness. "If it weren't for you back then, I would have already massacred the Lingshen Planet. How could I have let Jiang Yao go? Haha, do you think you can fool me like last time? You're just a piece of trash poisoned to death! Aren't you Jiang Yao's teacher? Then I'll kill you first, and then I'll kill these ants!"

Marquis Huanqiong was wary, but said disdainfully, "I've killed countless mediocre talents like you on the Outer-Region Battlefield. Even if I Strange Poison, you wouldn't be a match for me."

His response was met with a sinister grin from the God Lord Jinlun, who slashed down with his sword.

Marquis Huanqiong sneered and threw a punch.

Bang!

Fists clashed head-on with War Blade.

Marquis Huanqiong's expression changed drastically, and he was so shocked that he was forced to retreat thousands of kilometers. God Lord Jinlun was also forced to retreat several kilometers.

"How is that possible?!"

Marquis Huanqiong stared in shock at the God Lord Jinlun, whose eyes were flashing with bloodlust and madness.

The power of Marquis Huanqiong's attack just now completely reached the level of Marquis Immortal, and it was not just an ordinary Marquis Immortal, but almost as powerful as High-level Marquis!

If Marquis Huanqiong were unharmed, he would naturally not have taken God Lord Jinlun seriously. However, he was poisoned by the Zerg Strange Poison and needed to use a large part of his divine power to suppress Strange Poison. In reality, he could only exert the power of Early Marquis and was unable to burn his divine power. At this moment, he was at a disadvantage.

Impossible!

The difference in strength between Immortal Army Lord (High Level) and High-level Marquis) is vast. How could the God Lord Jinlun possibly possess such formidable power?

Marquis Huanqiong watched the God Lord Jinlun's face alternate between madness and reason, he suddenly exclaimed in horror, "Silver Lake... you've fused with 'Tiku'?"

The God Lord Jinlun's eyes were bloodthirsty as he let out a strange laugh, "You know about Tiku? No wonder... Jiuyuan told you, didn't he? So that's how it is, you took that brat Jiang Yao as your disciple just for this Prison Race life, 'Tiku'?"