Chapter 904: Chapter 601: Planning
Chapter 904: Chapter 601: Planning
Golden Throne!
Qin Tian’s heart shook violently; he had heard of the famed Golden Throne.
It is the symbol of the Empire’s supreme imperial power, the emperor’s exclusive chair, and also a cosmic-level secret treasure.
Yet, only the emperor himself knows what abilities the Golden Throne truly possesses.
However, what really shocked him was not the Golden Throne itself, but the Celestial Stele, an unparalleled secret treasure suppressing horrific demons, hidden deep within the royal palace.
This essentially means the entire Empire’s palace is seated atop a volcano ready to erupt at any moment; if the demon breaches the stele’s suppression, the entire palace—and even the entire Royal Star—will face catastrophic demise.
Of course, thinking from another angle, the strongest within the Empire is undoubtedly the Lord of the Empire, the unfathomable Holy Blood Royal Family.
The royal family personally guards the palace, protecting the Celestial Stele and suppressing the demon, illustrating the Empire’s utmost attention to this demon and the royal family’s responsibility and duty as the rulers of the Empire.
“Qin Tian, there’s something I must remind you,” Zhuge Yu slowly spoke, “The number of people allowed to enter the Celestial Stele Space is strictly limited; according to past rules and the information I’ve received, you should be able to lead three thousand people in. Over the next six months, you’ll need to start training and selecting personnel in advance, choosing the elite subordinates to prepare for the Nine Stars Martial Competition.”
“Alright, my task is complete.”
Zhuge Yu stood up, tidied his collar, and said, “It’s a critical period for the development of the Ice Extreme Pass, and affairs are busy, so I won’t disturb you here any longer. I’m heading back.”
“Okay, I’ll see you out.”
Qin Tian also stood up, accompanied Zhuge Yu to the office door, and added, “A Yu, I’m in urgent need of manpower now. The Zhuge Family members you recommended should come to Ice Extreme Pass as soon as possible; it would be good to let them familiarize themselves with affairs quickly and help alleviate my pressure.”
Zhuge Yu smiled, “Rest assured, they have already packed, ready to report at any time. At the latest, they’ll arrive at Ice Extreme Pass by tomorrow, awaiting your instructions.”
“Great.”
Qin Tian smiled, “Then, six months later, we’ll fight side by side again.”
Upon hearing this, a hint of a smile appeared in Zhuge Yu’s eyes, and he couldn’t help but reminisce about the journey he had with Qin Tian, Taishi Feng, and Huo Yuansheng, breaking through Ice God’s relics together, experiencing ups and downs, and ultimately returning with bountiful rewards. Those days, filled with life-and-death trials and great gains, were an unforgettable part of his growth.
“Alright, just like before, I’ll tightly cling to your thigh then. Goodbye now.”
Zhuge Yu smiled and bid farewell to Qin Tian.
After seeing Zhuge Yu off, Qin Tian returned to the office, closed the door, and sat in his chair deep in thought.
Based on his previous plans, Ice Extreme Pass was in its developmental stages, severely lacking manpower. He initially intended for his subordinates to fully commit, focusing all efforts on expanding the territory, improving infrastructure, and strengthening forces to solidify Ice Extreme Pass’s core position on Mingwang Planet quickly.
But now, with the sudden invitation to the Nine Stars Martial Competition and the precious opportunity of the Celestial Stele looming near, he needed to adjust his arrangements for his subordinates.
The development of Ice Extreme Pass is undoubtedly crucial, forming the foundation for competing for Empire power on Mingwang Planet, yet enhancing the core combat power of his subordinates is just as essential.
After all, this is an era where strength reigns supreme, and powerful strength is the most fundamental guarantee.
Currently, many key members under his command have grown into Tier Six experts; most have the Golden Bloodline or unique physiques, and ordinarily, breaking through to Tier Seven is but a matter of time.
However, transitioning from Tier Six to Tier Seven is no easy task; it requires enduring the Celestial Human Three Tribulations, with any mistake leading to death and obliteration.
Take Ran Tu, for instance; even as a son of the Golden Clan Ran Family with a strong bloodline and outstanding talent, he’s been stuck at the Peak Tier Six realm for five whole years, still lacking the certainty to dare rashly break through to Tier Seven.
And figures like Xiong, Terreda, Li Qi, and the old ghost who recently merged with the Eternal Ghost Eye and considerably enhanced his strength—their talents and bloodlines match Ran Tu’s, some even slightly inferior.
Breaking through to Tier Seven might take even longer.
But if they can bathe in the Celestial Stele Light, everything will vastly differ.
By then, their bloodlines will undergo qualitative evolution, making the breakthrough to Tier Seven easy.
More importantly, the Celestial Stele Light doesn’t just help them break through ranks; it also expands their potential limits, ensuring there’s substantial growth space even after reaching Tier Seven, with an opportunity to surge towards high-tier Eight, or even Tier Nine demigod realms.
Upon realizing this, Qin Tian immediately made a decision.
In the next six months, his key subordinates should focus less on the expansion and development of Ice Extreme Pass and more on enhancing strength, building a solid foundation for the Nine Stars Martial Competition six months later.
“Let’s see what they’re busy with.”
With a flash of silver light, his figure vanished from the spot.
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Deep within the underground base, the dim light was made hazy by the blood-red glow. Several dozen Blood Pools were scattered, with faint red Blood Qi wafting and mixed with a presence resembling the Dragon Race’s pressure, permeating the entire space.
Within the Blood Pools, Blood Qi churned, and one could vaguely see indistinct figures floating and sinking at the pool bottoms, akin to hibernating giant sharks, greedily devouring the pure power contained within the blood.