stjorthotic Chapter 876 Land of Death
Chapter 876 Land of Death
"That means their descendants will all be connected to the power of their master."
"That means they'll rise to great heights from now on."
That means—
Her eyes blazed with a fervent fire.
"Their fate will be tied to that of their master."
Lin Qiye nodded slightly.
Jiang Lingyun is right.
In this world, strength is everything.
"Master," Jiang Lingyun began cautiously, "I have some thoughts regarding the promotion of Project Spark, but I'm unsure if I should speak of them."
"explain."
"Simply promoting it may have limited effect."
A glint of light flashed in her eyes.
"In my opinion, the best way to promote something is to set a benchmark."
"Set a benchmark?" Lin Qiye raised an eyebrow.
"Yes," Jiang Lingyun nodded, "We know that many people are still observing. They're unsure if the Spark Project is really that good..."
"Therefore, I wish to select a group of Valkyries and publicly disclose their growth experiences, the benefits they have gained, and the promotions they have received."
"Let everyone see what a woman who follows her master can gain."
Her voice carried a hint of excitement.
"For example, your concubine."
"Ten years ago, I was merely a genius from a branch of the Jiang family, only at the Martial God realm."
But now—
Her aura slowly unfolded, and the pressure of a peak martial god spread out.
"A half-step interstellar war god."
"Such a rate of improvement would have been completely unimaginable in the past."
"And all of this was bestowed upon me by my master."
Lin Qiye nodded slightly.
Jiang Lingyun is right.
She is one of the most successful cases of the Spark Program.
It only took her ten years to go from a God of War to a half-step Interstellar War God.
This rate of improvement is enough to make anyone envious.
"in addition--"
Jiang Lingyun hesitated for a moment.
"Master, I have a suggestion."
"explain."
"The Spark Program shouldn't just target ordinary women," Jiang Lingyun said with a hint of ambition. "The daughters of powerful families, the legitimate daughters of elders, and even the heads of smaller clans—their status is higher, their position more prestigious. If they could join the Spark Program, their children would be even more outstanding."
"After all, the continuation of bloodlines depends not only on the father, but also on the mother's qualities."
Lin Qiye looked at Jiang Lingyun, a slight smile playing on his lips.
This woman is becoming more and more ambitious.
However, he liked this ambition.
"Can."
Lin Qiye spoke calmly.
"Starting today, the Spark Program is open to all eligible, unmarried, and childless women."
"Regardless of their status or background, anyone who is willing can join."
"Yes!" Jiang Lingyun replied respectfully.
"Oh, right, Master," Jiang Lingyun suddenly remembered something, "I haven't yet reported on the situation of the Jiang family in other star systems."
"explain."
"After we took control of the Jiang Family No. 1 Galaxy, the attitudes of other galaxies diverged."
Jiang Lingyun's voice carried a hint of solemnity.
"Some galaxy lords have proactively sent representatives to contact us, expressing their willingness to pledge allegiance to their masters."
"The heads of other star systems, however, adopted a wait-and-see attitude, seemingly waiting for something."
"A small number of patriarchs from other star systems have already led their people to flee their systems."
Lin Qiye nodded slightly.
This was within his expectations.
The founding family has ruled the Taurus sector for millennia, and its internal factions are intricate and complex.
Some are willing to submit, some remain on the sidelines, and some choose to flee—these are all normal reactions.
"Don't touch those galaxies that are currently observing," Lin Qiye said calmly.
"Yes," Jiang Lingyun replied.
"But those galaxies that escaped—"
A cold glint flashed in Lin Qiye's eyes.
"Send someone to take it."
"Wherever you flee, deliver the received orders there."
"They can escape, but their industries, their resources, their territory—"
"I want."
A hint of fanaticism flashed in Jiang Lingyun's eyes.
"Your Majesty, I obey!"
……
Meanwhile, in the Jiang family's 37th galaxy.
This is a prosperous star system, with thriving commerce and numerous martial artists, making it one of the important economic pillars of the Jiang family.
However, at this moment, the inhabitants of this galaxy are filled with fear and unease.
"Have you heard? Lin Qiye has taken control of the Jiang family's No. 1 star system!"
"All our ancestors have been wiped out!"
"Even Elder Jiang Longsheng has surrendered!"
"So what should we do?"
"What else can we do? Of course, we just wait for Lin Qiye's people to come and take over."
"But what if he doesn't come?"
"Not coming? You're kidding! The entire Jiang family is his now, and he controls Star System One. How could he not come?"
"That's true..."
Just as everyone was discussing it—
A streak of dark golden light streaked across the sky.
It was a massive warship, surrounded by a faint divine glow and radiating a chilling aura.
"They're here!"
"Lin Qiye's men have arrived!"
Countless people looked up at the sky, their eyes flashing with complex emotions.
The warship slowly descended, and the hatches opened.
Hundreds of figures emerged from it.
The leader was a young woman dressed in dark red armor, exuding a powerful aura.
Her eyes gleamed with a dark golden light.
It was Lin Nianbai, and the ones behind her were Lin Qiye's first batch of daughters, each of whom was at the Mysterious Realm.
They were accompanied by powerful Valkyries as protectors.
Lin Nianbai is fourteen years old this year. He is tall and has a sharp temperament. He exudes a chilling aura.
In ten years, she has grown from a naive girl into a true powerhouse.
Behind her were dozens of figures.
They were all dressed in magnificent armor, exuding a powerful aura, and each of them had a dark golden light gleaming in their eyes.
That was the aura of the Blood Demon's power.
That was proof of Lin Qiye's bloodline.
They are all Lin Qiye's children...
It is the most prestigious being in the entire Milky Way.
Behind them followed hundreds of Valkyries.
Each Valkyrie exudes a powerful aura; they are the elite forces that Lin Qiye has cultivated over the years.
"Is this the Jiang family's Thirty-Seventh Galaxy?"
Lin Nianbai's voice was calm, yet it carried an undeniable air of authority.
Her gaze swept over the crowd below who were looking up at the sky, and a slight smile appeared on her lips.
"It's fairly bustling."
"Your Highness," the Valkyrie beside him reported respectfully, "according to intelligence, this star system is one of the economic pillars of the Jiang family, and its annual output is enough to support dozens of ordinary star systems."
"That important?"
A hint of satisfaction flashed in Lin Nianbai's eyes.
"Then we absolutely must take it."
……
A large number of residents have gathered around the Star Harbor.
They looked up at the warship slowly descending in the sky, their faces filled with complex expressions.
Some were terrified, some were curious, some were expectant, and some were disdainful...
A mix of emotions created an eerie atmosphere throughout the Star Harbor.
"That's Lin Qiye's fleet?"
"It certainly looks very powerful..."
"But our galaxy has 30,000 warriors and 300 martial gods! Are we just going to surrender like this?"
"Are you crazy?! Haven't you heard? The founding ancestors of the family have all been wiped out! Even Jiang Longsheng surrendered!"
"So what? Our galaxy has its own pride! Why should we bow down to an outsider?"
"Arrogance? Do you have the right to be arrogant? Even our ancestor was wiped out. Can your arrogance feed you?"
The arguments rose and fell, but as the warship slowly descended, all the noise gradually subsided.
Lin Nianbai stepped out first, surrounded by a faint divine glow.
Her gaze swept over the crowd below who were looking up at her, and a slight smile appeared on her lips.
"Residents of the Jiang Family's Thirty-Seventh Galaxy."
Her voice was calm, yet it reached everyone's ears clearly.
"I am Lin Nianbai, Lin Qiye's daughter, and also the executor this time."
These words immediately caused an uproar among the crowd.
"Lin Qiye's daughter?!"
"They actually sent a little girl?"
"What does this mean?"
A murmur of discussion arose, and all eyes were focused on Lin Nianbai.
Lin Nianbai raised his hand slightly, signaling everyone to be quiet.
"From this day forward, the Jiang family's Thirty-Seventh Galaxy will officially be incorporated into the territory of my father, Lin Qiye."
Her voice was calm, yet it carried an undeniable authority.
"I know some of you are not satisfied."
Her gaze swept across the crowd as if she were looking at a group of ants.
But I want to tell you—
"Those who disagree are welcome to leave."
"I will not force anyone to stay."
"But if you choose to stay—"
A cold glint flashed in her eyes.
"You have to follow the rules."
The crowd fell silent.
Looking at Lin Nianbai's young yet dignified face, they felt a mix of emotions.
The girl was much younger than they had imagined.
However, the oppressive aura emanating from her made countless martial artists and martial gods feel suffocated.
That kind of oppressive aura—
It's a unique aura of a mysterious realm!
"Your Highness."
An aged voice rang out from the crowd.
The crowd looked in the direction of the sound and saw an elderly man with white hair and beard slowly walking out.
That was the governor of the Jiang family's 37th star system, a direct descendant elder of the Jiang family.
"I am Jiang Chengzong, and I greet Your Highness."
He bowed respectfully.
"His Highness said we can leave; is that really true?"
Lin Nianbai looked at him, a slight smile playing on her lips.
"Of course it's true."
"I won't stop you if you want to leave."
A glint flashed in Jiang Chengzong's eyes.
"Then, may we elders also leave?"
Lin Nianbai raised an eyebrow slightly.
"You want to leave?"
"I do not wish to leave," Jiang Chengzong said respectfully, "but I have some questions I would like to ask Your Highness."
"explain."
"His Highness said that if we choose to stay, we must abide by the rules."
Jiang Chengzong raised his head and looked directly into Lin Nianbai's eyes.
"Then, what are these rules?"
Lin Nianbai looked at him quietly, a slight smile playing on her lips.
"You are very smart."
She raised her hand, and a dark golden light condensed at her fingertips.
"The rules are very simple."
"First, I pledge allegiance to my father."
"Second, obey your father's orders."
"third--"
Her voice suddenly turned cold.
"Don't betray."
Jiang Chengzong's body trembled slightly.
"thump!!"
He knelt down involuntarily.
"This old man...this old man is willing to pledge allegiance to Lord Lin Qiye!! I am willing to obey His Highness's orders!!"
The other elders also knelt down.
"We are willing to pledge our loyalty!!"
"We are willing to obey!!"
Their voices converged into a torrent, echoing across the starry sky.
Lin Nianbai watched all this quietly, a slight smile playing on his lips.
"very good."
"Remember the vows you make today."
"traitor--"
A cold glint flashed in her eyes.
"You all know what will happen next."
The elders' bodies trembled violently.
Of course they know.
The founding ancestors of the families—Jiang Longsheng, the ancestor of the Ji family, the ancestor of the Yao family…
Thirty interstellar war gods, all perished!!
They didn't want to follow in the footsteps of their ancestors.
"We have absolutely no disloyal intentions!!"
The elders shouted in unison, their voices filled with barely concealed fear.
Lin Nianbai nodded slightly.
"Very well, your positions will remain unchanged, but from now on you must be under our supervision!"
The elders and residents of the Jiang family, kneeling on the ground, watched all of this with complex expressions.
They knew that from this day forward, the Jiang family's thirty-seventh galaxy—
It has changed hands.
……
Meanwhile, in the Jiang family's 42nd galaxy.
Lin Zhixia stood on a small spaceship, looking down at the bustling planet below.
There were dozens of figures around her.
Those were her sisters, all of whom were Lin Qiye's other daughters.
"Lin Zhixia," one of the girls spoke, "is said to be the governor of this star system, a powerful expert at the high-level Martial God level."
"A high-level Martial God?" Lin Zhixia shook her head. "His strength is irrelevant. We're here to discuss business, not to fight."
We must prove—
Her voice carried a hint of determination.
"We are not only our father's bloodline, but also his pride."
"Let's go."
"Let's go see that governor."
"Yes!"
The sisters followed closely behind.
……
The main star of the Jiang family's 42nd star system.
Inside the Governor's Mansion, Jiang Chengyuan paced back and forth anxiously.
He is the governor of the Jiang family's 42nd star system and a powerful figure at the level of a half-step interstellar war god.
But at this moment, his face was filled with anxiety.
"Lin Qiye's men are coming..."
He muttered to himself, his voice tinged with fear.
He heard about it.
The Jiang family's No. 1 star system has been taken over by Lin Qiye.
Elder Jiang Longsheng personally greeted them, and Lin Qiye established a new management organization there.
He also heard that Lin Qiye had sent many of his daughters to lead teams to various star systems to receive them.
If Lin Qiye's people come to his star system...
What should he do?
surrender?
Or run away?
"Father."
A voice came from behind.
Jiang Chengyuan turned his head and saw a young man standing at the door.
That was his son, a genius in the Jiang family.
"What's wrong?"
"Father," a sinister glint flashed in the young man's eyes, "I have an idea."
"What idea?"
"If we could capture Lin Qiye's daughter—"
The young man's voice was deep.
"This gives us leverage in negotiating with Lin Qiye."
Jiang Chengyuan's pupils suddenly contracted.
"Are you crazy?!"
"I'm not crazy!" the young man's voice was firm. "Father, think about it. Lin Qiye may be powerful, but his daughter will always be alone sometimes."
"If we could capture one of them—"
"Then we'll have the leverage to negotiate with Lin Qiye!"
"Father," the young man continued, "opportunity knocks but once."
"If we don't seize this opportunity, once Lin Qiye completely controls the Jiang family, we'll have no chance to turn things around!"
Jiang Chengyuan looked at his son's face, a young and ambitious face that was filled with the word "naiveté".
He laughed suddenly.
The laughter grew louder and louder, more and more frantic.
The young man was startled by his father's sudden laughter: "Father... what's wrong?"
"What's wrong?" Jiang Chengyuan's laughter stopped abruptly.
"Snapped!"
He suddenly raised his hand and slapped his son hard across the face!
"Snapped!"
Another slap!
"Slap! Slap! Slap!"
The young man was completely stunned by the three consecutive slaps.
His cheeks were swollen, blood trickled from the corner of his mouth, and he collapsed to the ground, his face filled with disbelief.
"Father...why did you hit me...?"
"Why?" Jiang Chengyuan's voice suddenly turned cold, his eyes flashing with anger. "Did you ruin your brain from cultivating?!"
The young man was stunned: "Father..."
"Kidnapping Lin Qiye's daughter?!" Jiang Chengyuan's voice was shrill. "How did you even come up with this idea?! Have you lost your mind?!"
The young man tried to explain: "Father, I just felt—"
"What do you think?" Jiang Chengyuan interrupted him, his voice filled with barely concealed anger. "You think you can threaten Lin Qiye by kidnapping his daughters? You think Lin Qiye will compromise with you because of a few daughters?"
He suddenly grabbed his son by the collar and pulled him in front of him.
"Do you know how many daughters Lin Qiye has?!"
The young man's expression changed slightly: "I..."
"One hundred million!" Jiang Chengyuan's voice was almost a roar. "More than one hundred million! He has more than one hundred million children! How many can you kidnap? Ten? One hundred? Ten thousand?"
"Even if you kidnap ten thousand, what does that mean to him? A drop in the ocean! He wouldn't even blink!"
The young man's face turned deathly pale.
He thought his idea was very clever.
He thought that by capturing Lin Qiye's daughter, he could make Lin Qiye hesitate to act rashly.
But now, after hearing his father say this, he realized how naive his thoughts had been.
"Furthermore," Jiang Chengyuan's voice continued coldly, "do you think you can catch Lin Qiye's daughter?"
"Do you know who's around Lin Qiye's daughter? A half-step interstellar war god! A mysterious realm expert! She even has guards at the interstellar war god level!"
"You, a mere high-level Martial God, who do you think you can defeat? Going there is just suicide!"
The young man's body trembled violently.
He finally realized how foolish his idea was.
"Father..." His voice trembled, "I...I was wrong..."
"Wrong?" Jiang Chengyuan sneered. "What's the use of being wrong? Once this idea gets out, do you know how many people it will kill?!"
He turned around abruptly and looked at the servants outside the door.
"Someone come here!"
"Your Excellency!" Two guards immediately entered.
"Put this rebellious son in jail!" Jiang Chengyuan's voice was icy. "No one is allowed to visit him without my order!"
"Yes!" the guards replied, and they grabbed the young man and dragged him outside.
"Father! Father! I was wrong! Please forgive me!" The young man struggled desperately, his voice filled with barely concealed fear.
"Spare you?" Jiang Chengyuan's voice was icy. "If word gets out that you have this idea, do you think Lin Qiye's men will let us go? They'll wipe out our entire family!"
"So I have to lock you up and cut off all contact between you and the outside world!"
"When Lin Qiye's men arrive, I will personally hand you over and let them deal with you as they see fit!"
The young man's face instantly turned deathly pale.
He knew his father was telling the truth.
His idea is no longer just his own.
This concerns the safety of the entire Jiang family's 42nd star system.
If Lin Qiye's men knew they had once considered kidnapping his daughter...
Their Jiang family's 42nd galaxy is likely to disappear completely from the Milky Way.
"Father! Please! Save me! I don't want to die!" the young man pleaded desperately.
Jiang Chengyuan looked at his son quietly, a complex light flashing in his eyes.
This is his biological son.
He was a genius whom he nurtured with countless resources.
But now...
He had no choice but to hand him over.
"Take him away!" he said coldly.
"yes!"
The guards dragged the young man away.
Jiang Chengyuan stood alone in the empty hall, watching his son's figure disappear outside the door.
He took a deep breath and slowly closed his eyes.
"Lin Qiye's men... are coming..."
He muttered to himself, his voice tinged with weariness.
"What's meant to happen will happen..."
……
Meanwhile, outside the starport of the Jiang family's 42nd star system.
A small spaceship slowly descended.
Lin Zhixia, along with dozens of her sisters, stepped off the spaceship.
They were surrounded by a faint divine glow, and each of them exuded a powerful aura.
"Sister Zhixia," one of the girls said, "we have arrived at Star System 42."
Lin Zhixia nodded slightly, her gaze sweeping over the bustling starport in front of her.
Galaxy No. 42 of the Jiang family is one of the most economically developed galaxies in the Jiang family.
The annual output is enough to feed dozens of ordinary star systems.
If we can successfully receive this...
"Let's go," Lin Zhixia said calmly, "to meet that governor."
"yes!"
The sisters followed closely behind, heading into the interior of Star Harbor.
however--
Just as they were about to enter the Starport—
A figure suddenly rushed out from the crowd and knelt down in front of her.
"Lord Lin Qiye, spare your life!!!"
The figure screamed, its voice filled with barely concealed fear.
Lin Zhixia frowned slightly, her gaze falling on that figure.
It was a young man, being escorted by two guards, trembling all over.
His cheeks were swollen, clearly indicating that he had been severely beaten.
"Who is this person?" Lin Zhixia asked calmly.
The guard beside him quickly replied, "Your Highness, this is our governor's son. He... said some things he shouldn't have said before."
"Things you shouldn't have said?" Lin Zhixia's eyes narrowed slightly.
The guard's body trembled slightly: "Yes...yes. He said...he wanted to kidnap His Highness's sisters to threaten Lord Lin Qiye..."
Upon hearing this, the faces of the sisters behind Lin Zhixia instantly turned cold.
Kidnapping them?
Using them to threaten her father?
This idea—
Damn it.
Lin Zhixia quietly looked at the young man kneeling on the ground, a slight smile playing on her lips.
"You want to kidnap us?"
Her voice was flat, yet it carried a chilling undertone.
The young man's body trembled violently: "I...I was wrong...Please spare my life, Your Highness..."
"Wrong?" Lin Zhixia shook her head slightly. "Wrong isn't enough."
She raised her hand, and a dark golden light condensed at her fingertips.
"Your idea is dangerous."
"You're just saying that today, but if no one finds out, will you really do it?"
Lin Zhixia's voice was icy.
"so--"
A cold glint flashed in her eyes.
"die."
As soon as the words fell—
"boom!!!"
The dark golden light suddenly shot out and instantly pierced through the young man's chest!
The young man's eyes widened suddenly, his face filled with disbelief.
He wanted to say something, but only a hoarse sound came out of his throat.
"Bang!"
His body collapsed to the ground, completely lifeless.
Jiang Chengyuan stood not far away, watching his son die before his eyes.
His face was as pale as paper, and his lips trembled slightly.
But he showed no anger.
Because he knew—
This is what his son brought upon himself.
If he doesn't hand over his son today, the entire Jiang family's 42nd galaxy will probably be wiped out.
"Thank you for your mercy, Your Highness!!!"
He suddenly knelt down, his voice filled with barely concealed fear.
"Thank you, Your Highness, for sparing my life!!!"
The other servants also knelt down.
"Thank you for your mercy, Your Highness!!!"
Lin Zhixia watched all this quietly, a slight smile playing on her lips.
"Jiang Chengyuan."
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty is here!"
"I can let your son's matter go. But—"
A cold glint flashed in her eyes.
"If you also have any dissenting thoughts—"
You should know what will happen next.
Jiang Chengyuan's body trembled violently: "Your Majesty... Your Majesty, I have no disloyal intentions!! I am willing to pledge my loyalty to Lord Lin Qiye!! I am willing to obey all of Your Highness's orders!!"
Lin Zhixia nodded slightly.
"very good."
"Remember the vows you make today."
"traitor--"
Her voice was icy.
"die."
Jiang Chengyuan's body trembled violently.
What he feared was not the girl in front of him, but Lin Qiye, whom she represented.
"Your Majesty... Your Majesty has absolutely no disloyal intentions!!!"
……
Meanwhile, in the C10755 galaxy, on Planet Xinggong No. 1.
Inside the main hall, a huge holographic screen is displaying messages from various star systems.
On the screen, Lin Nianbai, Lin Zhixia, Lin Shiyin, and the other first batch of daughters are carrying out reception work in their respective star systems.
Lin Qiye nodded slightly.
His children have grown up.
Ten years ago, they were just a few young children.
But now, they are capable of standing on their own, leading fleets to various star systems to take over territories in his name.
"very good."
Lin Qiye's voice was calm, yet it conveyed a hint of satisfaction.
"Continue to monitor their performance. If anyone shows any signs of wavering or betrayal, report to me immediately."
"Yes, Master," Jiang Yulin replied respectfully.
……
Deep within the ruins of the gods.
Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, looking down at the vast land in front of him.
Behind him, ten female warriors stood silently, each with a look of shock on their faces.
"This...this is the ruins of the gods?"
Jiang Yulan's voice trembled with disbelief.
Looking at the boundless expanse of sky and earth before her, she felt an indescribable sense of awe.
That was a mountain range bigger than a planet!
Boundless silence.
A silence deeper than death.
In this space, the light seemed to freeze, as if some invisible force had stripped away all its flowing instincts.
A series of dark mountain ranges stand tall.
An indescribable chill permeated the air. It wasn't a cold temperature, but something more fundamental—as if even the soul itself was being slowly frozen.
Jiang Yulan unconsciously held her breath.
Countless pieces of debris are scattered haphazardly in the valleys between the mountains.
The shapes of the remains were so bizarre that they were unrecognizable—some resembled the skeletons of giant beasts, some looked like twisted machines, and some resembled something that shouldn't exist in this universe.
Each piece of wreckage was covered with a layer of fine black fuzz, which swayed gently in the still air, as if something was slowly growing from inside the wreckage.
Her divine sense swept across the area, and the results she detected made her very soul tremble.
There wasn't a single living being in this mountain range.
There were no insect chirps, no wind sounds, no energy fluctuations, and no signs of life of any kind.
This is a place of utter and complete death.