I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield - Chapter 668 - 495: Fifth Prince, Nine Holy Bloods Gather (Part 2)
Chapter 668: Chapter 495: Fifth Prince, Nine Holy Bloods Gather (Part 2)
“No wonder Shengongsi Hao Er took action!”
“Trying to steal without success, he probably never expected to fall into the hands of several Tier Six individuals before he died.”
“What I’m most curious about now is, what method did they use that allowed Tier Six to defeat Tier Seven Holy Bloods?”
Even after hearing Zhuge Yu’s explanation, Ji Taiyan’s expression remained stern as he looked at Qin Tian, his tone revealing neither joy nor anger: “This is just your side of the story. All I see is one fact—Shengongsi Hao Er indeed died by your hand.”
Qin Tian’s brow furrowed imperceptibly.
His perception was far beyond the ordinary, and from the moment Ji Taiyan appeared, he keenly sensed a faint trace of hostility in the other’s gaze.
This hostility was subtle, yet real, but he was sure he had never had any interaction with this Fifth Prince before.
“Your Highness.”
Just as everyone was discussing, Dongfang Qi stepped forward and spoke loudly: “Whether Zhuge Yu’s words are true or not, we only need to have the Leng Family perform the Heart Questioning Technique, and the truth will naturally come to light. If Qin Tian, Zhuge Yu, and others indeed attacked Shengongsi Hao Er with intent, none of us will shield them; but if they acted only in self-defense, I hope Your Highness will handle it fairly and give them justice.”
Upon hearing this, voices of agreement immediately rose around.
“That’s right, whether it’s true or false, the Heart Questioning Technique will reveal it!”
“The Leng Family and Dongfang Family are close, will they go easy?”
“You’re overthinking it; who would dare falsify under the gaze of everyone?”
“This method is most fair. If they really were forced to retaliate, then killing Shengongsi Hao Er would be understandable; they couldn’t just stand still and wait to die.”
Shengongsi Yuzuo’s expression changed slightly upon hearing this. Although he didn’t know the specific reason for Shengongsi Hao Er’s conflict with Qin Tian, Zhuge Yu, and others, he had a hunch that it was likely triggered by Shengongsi Hao Er’s greed, as Zhuge Yu said.
Ji Taiyan gave Dongfang Qi a deep look and nodded:
“Alright, then I’ll trouble Miss Leng Qingqiu.”
“Okay.”
Leng Qingqiu nodded slightly, her figure gracefully descended before Zhuge Yu and the others, her voice cold:
“Who’s willing to undergo the Heart Questioning?”
“I will.”
Zhuge Yu voluntarily stepped forward.
Leng Qingqiu’s gaze fell on him, and in an instant, a piercing cold burst from her, enveloping Zhuge Yu. Her pupils also turned frost-white at that moment, seemingly condensed with eternal Profound Ice.
Zhuge Yu felt as if his soul was frozen, his consciousness quickly blurred, his body stiff and unable to move.
Seeing this, a flicker passed through Qin Tian’s eyes.
This was one of the Nine Great Holy Bloods—the Extreme Cold Bloodline of the Leng Family.
Cold and heat are the two most extreme forces in nature.
Temperature rises almost infinitely, like the surface of the sun at millions of degrees, with a core reaching tens of millions.
But temperature descends to an absolute point—minus two hundred seventy-three degrees, the absolute zero.
Although at absolute zero particle kinetic energy approaches zero, to powerful spiritualists, pure low temperatures are not insurmountable.
The true terror of the Leng Family’s bloodline lies not only in the extreme cold but in the strange power that can freeze souls—the chilling power that directly strikes the spirit is what supports their stature atop the Holy Bloods.
“Why did you kill Shengongsi Hao Er?” Leng Qingqiu’s voice shattered like ice, carrying no emotion.
Like a machine, Zhuge Yu opened his mouth, his voice flat and unwavering:
“When we emerged from the Ice God Treasure Vault, we were ambushed by Shengongsi Hao Er. We refused to hand over the treasures, and he wanted to kill us. We had no choice but to retaliate and kill him.”
As soon as the words fell, the crowd erupted in commotion.
“Indeed, it happened that way!”
“Shengongsi Hao Er brought this upon himself; he died without injustice.”
The Dongfang Clan members showed relieved smiles, while the Shengongsi Clan people looked ashen, extremely embarrassed.
Leng Qingqiu withdrew her Extreme Cold Power and turned away gracefully.
Zhuge Yu’s body swayed as his consciousness gradually returned, only feeling sharp pain in his mind, as if his thoughts were frozen and sluggish.
“Are you alright?” Qin Tian asked quietly.
Zhuge Yu shook his head, “I’m fine.”
Taishi Feng and Huo Yuan Sheng also breathed a sigh of relief.
The Heart Questioning Technique, one of the Leng Family’s secret skills, could make people instinctively answer any question while on the verge of consciousness freezing. But since it was a technique, it couldn’t come without a price.
After Heart Questioning, the soul requires time to recover.
Zhuge Yu took an elixir from his Space Equipment and swallowed it, a gentle medicinal power slowly flowing into his mind, dispelling the stiffness and sluggishness.
He glanced at the porcelain bottle in his hand, a smile tugging at the corner of his lips, silently thinking:
“Mingyue, thank you.”
“Your Highness, now that the truth is clear, it was Shengongsi Hao Er’s greed first, and his death was self-inflicted.”
Dongfang Qi bowed, his voice steady and powerful: “Please, Your Highness, uphold justice.”
Ji Taiyan turned his gaze to the Shengongsi Clan people: “Do you have anything else to add?”
“Your Highness!”
Shengongsi Youyi was about to step forward and argue but was suddenly held back by Shengongsi Yuzuo. He looked back to see Shengongsi Yuzuo shaking his head slightly, an icy voice directly entering his mind:
“The tide has turned; there’s no need for pointless arguments. Once we enter the Ice Abyss, let’s find a chance to act.”
Shengongsi Youyi took a deep breath, clenching his teeth, but ultimately retreated to his place.
Seeing the Shengongsi Clan abandon their dispute, the Luoho Clan also ceased their insistence, and the crowd slowly dispersed. Their grudges with Qin Tian occurred outside the relic site; now wasn’t the suitable time for reckoning.
Ji Taiyan’s expression slightly relaxed at this sight; he scanned the crowd and spoke loudly:
“Everyone, from now on, I hope you’ll temporarily put aside your personal grievances. I believe our goals are aligned—”
His gaze turned towards the distant, towering ice mountain and the deep abyss.
“To enter the largest Ice God Treasure Vault!”
As soon as the words fell, discussions filled the air.
“So, it truly is the Ice God Treasure Vault!”
“Wow, given the scale of this vault, how many treasures must be hidden within!”
“If it were the previous Ice God Vault, with so many Holy Blood Clans present, we’d have no chance at all. But this vault is so massive; perhaps we can share a piece.”
“It really is the greatest Ice God Treasure Vault…” Qin Tian felt moved. Though he didn’t know how Ji Taiyan confirmed this, the judgment aligned perfectly with his speculation.
“I believe many of you have entered the Ice God Treasure Vault before,” Ji Taiyan continued, “You should know that entering the vault isn’t easy. Not just us, those demons are watching closely too.”
“Absolutely!” The crowd echoed in agreement.
“When the ice mountain rose earlier, the disturbance could be felt hundreds of miles away, bringing us all here. And the demons—they are no exception.”
Ji Taiyan looked towards the distant horizon, “They’re already here.”
Everyone followed his direction, seeing a black line emerge above the horizon. Those with outstanding sight or keen perception already recognized it as a densely packed demon army, frighteningly large.
“To enter the vault, we must first deal with them.”
Ji Taiyan suddenly glanced to one side, saying lightly: “Since you’re here, no need to remain spectators; please show yourselves.”
Before he finished speaking, several distinct yet equally powerful presences suddenly surfaced. Four groups of people raced in:
One group wore purple clothes, with Western faces, surrounded by lightning;
Another group wore blood robes, including Karen Vladimir, whom Qin Tian had fought before;
Another group donned white robes, with Eastern faces, exuding a boundless aura ready to battle heaven and earth;
The last group wore red combat uniforms, emanating a vigorous fiery aura.
“So the Nine Great Holy Blood Clans have gathered!”
“Only in such occasions can you see all the Nine Great Holy Blood Clans present.”
Qin Tian’s gaze swept over the figures; finally, the Nine Great Holy Bloods were all here:
Royal Family Ji, Golden Saint Dragon Bloodline
Chen Family, Battle Bloodline
Dongfang Family, Qingmu Bloodline
Leng Family, Extreme Cold Bloodline
Xiao Family, Heaven Burning Bloodline
Vladimir Clan, Cain Bloodline
Odinson Family, Thunder God Bloodline
Luoho Clan, Asura/Rakshasa Bloodline
Shengongsi Clan, Amaterasu Bloodline
