Orderly tyrant

In the end, Chu Hongjun still didn't reveal the true crisis facing Earth, only telling Lin Qing to cultivate diligently.

But Lin Qing could sense the gravity in Chu Hongjun's words.

Actually, he didn't quite understand.

Chu Hongjun and the others seemed to be planning to send him away from Earth in the future.

However, once he left Earth, the difficulty of Self-Evolving Star and Divine Trial would become extremely high.

Did Chu Hongjun and the others know how to solve this?

Lin Qing specifically asked Chu Hongjun about it.

And Chu Hongjun's answer was—

“We can't bypass the limitations of the mother star, but we have a way for you to bypass the blockade of the Z Star people.”

Lin Qing roughly understood Chu Hongjun's idea.

However, he still had some doubts: “Dean Chu said that the Z Star Group isn't a true enemy. Could it be that Hall Master Qi has already passed the Star-level Divine Trial?”

And Chu Hongjun's answer was also strange:

“Qi Lingxiao isn't confident of success. I've already advised him to give up on the Sky Archipelago at the end of this year. He will at most endure until Earth connects with the starry sky. Matters within Earth don't require his intervention.”

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Z Star Group.

Inside the conference hall, figures with auras as astonishing as stars surrounded the conference table.

“Presumably, everyone already understands the situation.”

A white-haired, three-eyed man sat at the head of the conference table and said, “What are your thoughts on the records transmitted by Yan Qingqing?”

“I'm not too sure if it's true or false. How long has it been since Lin Qing transformed into an Advanced Primordial Lifeform? Less than a year, right? To master a Divine Skill in such a short time? That's too outrageous.”

“It's most likely true. Yan Qingqing wouldn't fabricate records to deceive us.”

“What exactly is going on with these Earth natives? Geniuses are appearing one after another. Qi Lingxiao is a combat genius, Elena is so special and mysterious in the mental field, Chu Hongjun is terrifying in scientific research, and now an even more abnormal Lin Qing has emerged?”

“Fortunately, this Lin Qing was born late. With only two years left, he can barely Self-Evolve Star, so he won't have much impact.”

“However, let's eliminate the hidden danger as soon as possible. If this Lin Qing escapes Earth in the future, he will also be a trouble.”

The Z Star Group executives discussed casually.

Although they were shocked by the unparalleled genius who mastered Divine Skills in less than a year, they were only shocked. In reality, they didn't feel any threat.

In comparison, even if Lin Qing's talent was higher than Qi Lingxiao's, they were more afraid of Qi Lingxiao.

After all… Qi Lingxiao also mastered a powerful Divine Skill, and he only needed to pass the trial to become a Star Divine!

Once he really succeeded, such a strong person would be fully capable of impacting the legendary ninth level of the Star Abyss!

Faced with such a strong person, even the entire Yuan Chen Civilization would have to pay attention.

In comparison, how far could Lin Qing grow in two years?

Sixth level of the Star Abyss? Seventh level?

To the Yuan Chen Civilization, which would arrive on Earth in two years, the threat was just so-so.

“Eliminating Lin Qing is just a side matter.”

The white-haired, three-eyed man said indifferently, “Whether he escapes or not is not important. This era… is destined not to have room for him to grow.”

The Z Star Group executives all nodded slightly.

Once they left Earth, the difficulty of Primordial Lifeforms evolving into Star Lifeforms would be much higher, and the key was that the difficulty of the Star-level Divine Trial would also increase greatly.

Before becoming a Star Divine, once they left the mother star, it would mean there was almost no hope of advancing.

A genius who escaped Earth would also be destined to become mediocre.

Once the Yuan Chen Civilization's army arrived and completely sealed off the Divine Skill forbidden zone on Earth, there would be no chance to achieve Star-level Divinity again.

This was the general trend.

Moreover, the Yuan Chen Civilization was destined not to sign a contract with such an unparalleled genius. A genius who was likely to become a three-star universe citizen could not be restricted, so how could they be at ease?

“The top priority is to find the ninth-level genius of the Three-Eyed Clan.”

The three-eyed, white-haired man said in a low voice, “According to estimates, there are only a few months left before the third eye of the Three-Eyed Clan genius matures. A decision must be made.”

An executive with a golden vertical eye between his eyebrows frowned and said, “But this time, we haven't tested whether Qi Lingxiao and the other two can take action, and to let Lord Kadoan rashly seize the body, this seems…”

“This is not my personal decision.” The three-eyed, white-haired man said in a deep voice, “But Lord Kadoan's idea.”

As soon as he finished speaking, a nearly completely realistic holographic projection fell.

It was a Z Star person who looked like a silver-haired old man.

The strange thing was that unlike the Z Star Group executives present, he didn't have the third eye of the Three-Eyed Clan between his eyebrows. He was just a normal Z Star person.

“Lord Kadoan.”

“Lord Kadoan.”

The Z Star Group executives stood up and saluted at the same time, with very respectful attitudes.

This Lord Kadoan was not only a true Star-level Divine, but also one of the Yuan Chen Civilization's high-level elders. The years experienced by everyone present combined were not even a fraction of this Lord Kadoan's.

Most of the Z Star Group executives present were born or awakened on Earth, and their ages were generally only a few decades old.

And this Lord Kadoan had lived for at least hundreds of thousands of years!

Back then, this elder of his home civilization was also a rising star like them. He achieved Star-level Divinity in just a few hundred years, and the path of evolution had long since reached its end.

With no path to advance in evolution, people always needed a goal to live for.

For hundreds of thousands of years, Lord Kadoan had devoted himself to the development of his home civilization. His contribution to the Yuan Chen Civilization had long since made him an elder-level figure in the civilization.

“Sit down, everyone.”

The silver-haired old man Kadoan smiled gently and glanced at everyone present, and said, “I have arrived at the Mars base in the solar system. My clone will soon be successfully cultivated, and will be able to seize the body within a month, then let's begin.”

“Lord Kadoan.” The three-eyed, white-haired man frowned slightly and said, “It has not yet been confirmed whether those three have become three-star citizens. Are you sure?”

“Taro, don't think too much.”

Kadoan said with a faint smile, “With Qi Lingxiao's character, if he has successfully passed the Divine Trial, the Lunar Fortress would probably no longer exist. There is no need for him to hide it at all, so it can be determined that Qi Lingxiao has not yet succeeded.”

He paused, “As for the other two, they probably haven't succeeded either… When the Star Pirates attacked the Earth genius Lin Qing today, none of the three took action. I'm afraid they really can't take action, otherwise they wouldn't have exposed the talent of such a genius. They should understand the importance of such a genius.”

The Z Star Group executives all nodded slightly.

An unparalleled genius whose talent was even more terrifying than Qi Lingxiao's had the potential to become a top powerhouse impacting the ninth level of the Star Abyss in the future!

To allow such a genius to expose his talent and refuse to save him?

It was likely that they couldn't take action.

If Qi Lingxiao had succeeded, he would have swept away the extraterrestrial civilization forces on Earth long ago, and it would have been impossible for such a genius to be exposed.

If Chu Hongjun and Elena had succeeded, they would not fear the Z Star Group, so why would they hide it?

Therefore, it was likely that they had not yet succeeded.

“As long as Qi Lingxiao hasn't succeeded, there is still a chance.”

Kadoan said softly, looking at the three-eyed, white-haired man, and instructed, “Taro, don't delay, go try the Star-level Divine Trial.”

The three-eyed, white-haired man frowned slightly and said, “Lord Kadoan, I don't have enough confidence yet. I'm afraid now…”

“Give up the rare Divine Skill.”

Kadoan interrupted him, “With your strength, even if you have nine sets of Holy Text, you don't have much chance to continue the Star-level rare Divine Skill. The hope of a regular Divine Skill is very high.”

The three-eyed, white-haired man frowned and fell silent.

“You haven't even mastered a Divine Skill, and you still want to compete with those fellow practitioners for a rare Divine Skill?”

Kadoan shook his head and said, “Don't think about it. Regular Divine Skills may not be weaker than rare Divine Skills, but there are too many of them, and the higher road is more difficult to walk, but the Star Divine is almost the end. Do you think you can break the limit?”

Star Divines could almost be said to be the end of evolution.

Although level one civilizations had at least produced Ultimate Star Lifeforms, few were able to pass the Star-level Divine Trial. Even regular Divine Skills with no limit on the number required to be relatively outstanding.

Further up?

That belonged to the scope of level two civilizations, and it could almost be said that there was no road.

Level one civilizations couldn't even find where level two civilizations were. The gap was as big as two dimensions. In the universe, the eighth energy level was already the highest energy level.

Higher?

Level one civilizations couldn't access it at all!

Therefore…

All these factors almost destined that Star Divines were the end of evolution.

Going further up was a miracle.

“Lord Kadoan.”

The three-eyed, white-haired man said slowly, “I haven't reached the end yet. It's always unwilling to give up like this.”

Kadoan smiled, “It's good to be young, with drive and hope.”

He shook his head and said, “I can tell you for sure that without mastering a Divine Skill, it is impossible to obtain a Star-level rare Divine Skill. How many kinds of eighth energy level power essences have you mastered now?”

The three-eyed, white-haired man was silent for a moment and said, “I don't have one, but as long as there is enough time, I can always succeed.”

“Recognizing the essence of power is just the foundation of Divine Skill.”

Kadoan shook his head and said, “What is really difficult is to integrate different power essences into a whole, and form a Divine Skill just right. Without extraordinary understanding and luck, it is impossible to succeed.”

“Yes, if the time is long enough, maybe one day I will have an epiphany, and it is really possible to master a Divine Skill.”

He sighed and said, “But look at my Yuan Chen Civilization, hundreds of life planets, more than ten trillion people, and elite education-style training. After generations of people reproduce, how many geniuses have mastered Divine Skills in hundreds of thousands of years?”

The three-eyed, white-haired man frowned.

Kadoan sighed, “This is still because my Z Star people have raised the Three-Eyed Clan. Whenever a genius who is favored by the universe and has extremely high understanding is found, they can almost obtain the third eye of the Three-Eyed Clan to enhance their talent.”

“Even so, not many geniuses have mastered Divine Skills.”

He looked at the three-eyed, white-haired man, “Even if you spend a long time, hundreds of thousands of years or even longer, you may not be able to obtain a Star-level rare Divine Skill, why waste time?”

The three-eyed, white-haired man was silent in response.

“Don't forget, the reason why civilization spends a lot of resources to cultivate you is to hope that you will serve the civilization.”

Kadoan looked at the three-eyed, white-haired man and advised, “Taro, give up unrealistic thoughts as soon as possible and become a Star Divine as soon as possible, so that you can play a more important role for the Yuan Chen Civilization.”

The three-eyed, white-haired man took a deep breath and said, “I have one condition.”

“Child, tell me.” Kadoan said softly.

“The previous civilization on Earth was likely a level two civilization.”

The three-eyed, white-haired man said in a low voice, “In the future, if it is discovered that there is a chance for me to break through in the ruins of the previous civilization on Earth, I hope to give me a chance.”

“Okay.” Kadoan nodded and said, “I promise you.”

The three-eyed, white-haired man pondered for a moment and said, “I need a month to prepare, and the process of the Star-level trial may take up to two months.”

“No problem.” Kadoan said, “The third eye of the Three-Eyed Clan genius needs at least four months to mature, and may take up to ten months. There is plenty of time.”

He showed a smile, “With your strength, as long as you become a Star Divine, you will be able to break through the eighth level of the Star Abyss. Coupled with the treasures prepared by your hometown for you… believe me, you will be stronger than the current Qi Lingxiao. Even if Chu Hongjun and Elena become Star Divines, they are not as good as you.”

The three-eyed, white-haired man frowned and said, “If Qi Lingxiao finds out that I have become a Star Divine, with his character, he may also directly participate in the trial.”

“Isn't that better?”

Kadoan smiled, “The current situation on Earth is so urgent. The reason why Qi Lingxiao didn't go to the trial is naturally because he is not sure. We force him to go early, and the possibility of his failure will be greater.”

He said, “Even if Qi Lingxiao can succeed, it will take one or two months for the Star-level Divine Trial to be carried out in the third restricted area. With this time, you can completely find the Three-Eyed Clan genius, and even take the opportunity to kill Chu Hongjun and Elena. Even if those two are already Star Divines, they have to escape in front of you, right?”

The three-eyed, white-haired man was silent for a moment, then shook his head and said, “Chu Hongjun is just a Divine in the direction of scientific research. With the little resources provided to him by the Dawn Group, I didn't regard him as an opponent in the first place. The key is Elena, I can't see through her.”

“Don't worry.”

Kadoan smiled and said, “Judging from Elena's basic Divine Skill 'Myriad Phenomena Observer', she should not be good at fighting, but mainly at exploring secrets and rules, teaching and guiding.”

He sighed, “This series of Divine Skills is of extraordinary significance to civilization, which can guide the rapid growth of civilization and develop more outstanding talents, but it also requires enough time, unless she changes her mind and switches to other series of Divine Skills during the Primordial-level Divine Trial, otherwise her combat power is not a threat.”

The three-eyed, white-haired man said slowly, “In short, the biggest variable is that Elena.”

“Don't worry.” Kadoan smiled, “When you get the treasures prepared for you by your hometown, you will have confidence.”

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Although the news of the Star Pirates infiltrating Earth spread, within a few days, traces of three unknown small spaceships leaving Earth were discovered.

After a global search by the Star Patrol Council, it was confirmed that the Star Pirates who had infiltrated Earth had already left.

Although two promising Quasi-Star Patrolmen died, and it was rumored that the newcomer Lin Qing killed them, there was no concrete evidence, so the news could only be treated as a rumor.

However, the news about Lin Qing mastering the legendary Divine Skill spread like wildfire, instantly sweeping across the entire metropolitan area.

Although many people didn't believe it, the sources were Z Star Group and Yan Qingqing, making it highly credible.

It couldn't help but make people wonder… could it be true?

In the eyes of many, the difficulty of Divine Skills was comparable to solving the major unsolved conjectures in the mathematical world, an almost impossible feat.

Many people had tried, but almost none had succeeded.

For the vast majority, Divine Skills were basically powers that only existed in legends.

Lin Qing also noticed that the number of people harboring killing intent towards him had noticeably increased.

Many people clearly had the idea of eliminating future threats, but because he had been at the Star Patrol Council headquarters, and there were rumors that the three powerhouses on Earth were no longer bound by contracts, no one dared to act.

However, Lin Qing didn't care about this and just focused on cultivation, busy practicing the Divine Skill 'Heavenly Pillar Bone' as soon as possible, so he could enter the No. 1 Relic Vacuum Tomb earlier.

...

Time passed day by day.

On May 20, 2024, there were only two years left until Earth officially connected to the starry sky.

There were also only seven months left until the opening of the Azure Sky Archipelago at the end of the year.

"Still lacking one kind of Power Essence, and the method to form a Divine Skill with nine kinds of Power Essences…"

Inside the quiet room, Lin Qing silently calculated, "According to the current progress of repaying debts, it is estimated that I will succeed in about two months, and then I can go to the No. 1 Relic."

According to the normal progress, he wouldn't have time to participate in the Primal-level Divine Rank Trial before Earth connected to the starry sky.

Therefore, he could only pin his hopes on that No. 1 Relic.

Suddenly—

"Hmm?" Lin Qing was slightly stunned.

Just now, the Pseudo-God Domain he constantly maintained suddenly sensed a psychic power sweeping across his body.

[Current Order Level decreased by 13.6 levels]

A line of dazzling prompts, as if forged from blood, floated before his eyes.