PDLP Chapter 902 Are you threatening me?
Chapter 902 Are you threatening me?
A year has passed in the blink of an eye.
Vega.
Grand Court Headquarters.
Empress Silverfrost sat regally on the main seat, her body shimmering with a faint silver light, radiating a chilling aura.
But her face remained as pale as paper, and her eyes gleamed with a gloomy light.
That crushing defeat remained like a thorn in her heart, preventing her anger from ever subsiding.
"Grand Inquisitor".
A female warrior dressed in a silver battle robe strode into the hall and knelt on one knee.
"News from the front lines—the Cygnus fleet is approaching the border of our Vega constellation!"
Empress Silverfrost narrowed her eyes slightly.
"Cygnus?"
She murmured softly, a mocking smile curving her lips.
"That old fox Jin Yu has probably been eyeing my position for a long time."
She stood up, and a silver light slowly surged around her.
"Pass down the order: all fleets to enter combat readiness."
"yes!"
The female warrior accepted the order and withdrew.
Empress Silverfrost stood in the main hall, her gaze fixed on the vast starry sea outside the window.
"Lin Qiye..."
Her voice was as cold as frost.
"You wait."
"Once I deal with that old fox Jin Yu, your death is imminent!"
She stood with her hands behind her back, her voice carrying a chilling murderous intent.
……
at the same time.
Hydra Main Star Sector
The High Temple.
Lin Qiye sat upright in the main seat, his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over the respectfully kneeling crowd below.
Beside him, ten female war goddesses, including Jiang Yulan, stood quietly, their eyes filled with fervor.
"Owner."
Ji Changyue stepped forward, her voice carrying a hint of respect.
"Breaking news: Empress Silverfrost has returned to Vega and is currently confronting Empress Golden Feather of Cygnus."
Lin Qiye's eyes narrowed slightly.
"Golden Feather?"
Ji Changyue nodded quickly.
"Reporting to Master, Empress Golden Feather is a notorious schemer in the Galactic Empire, and has always coveted the resources and power of Vega."
"After the Silver Frost Empress was defeated, the Golden Feather Empress immediately sent a fleet to approach the border of Vega, clearly intending to take advantage of the situation."
A playful glint flashed in Lin Qiye's eyes.
"When the snipe and the clam fight, the fisherman benefits."
He murmured softly.
Ji Changyue was slightly taken aback.
"Master, do you mean...?"
Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on the vast sea of stars in the distance.
"Let them start fighting."
His voice was calm, yet it carried a hint of arrogance.
"We'll make our move when they're both severely weakened."
A glint of light flashed in Ji Changyue's eyes.
"What does the master mean?"
Lin Qiye shook his head slightly.
"No rush."
The corners of his mouth turned up slightly.
"Pass down the order to continue gathering intelligence on Vega."
"We'll make our move when the time is right."
Ji Changyue nodded quickly.
"Yes, Master!"
……
The border between Vega and Cygnus.
Warships faced off in the void, their silver and gold lights intertwining, radiating a chilling pressure.
"The Silver Frost Empress!"
Jin Yu's voice came from the flagship, tinged with sarcasm.
"I heard you suffered a great loss in Hydra, even having the projection of the Great Emperor shattered? Tsk tsk, I told you long ago, your methods were bound to cause trouble sooner or later!"
A cold killing intent flashed in Silver Frost's eyes.
"Jin Yu, stop gloating!"
Silver light surged wildly around her, radiating the pressure of a peak half-step human king.
"Although I have suffered a temporary setback, I am not someone you can bully!"
Jin Yu sneered.
"A temporary setback? I see you're severely weakened."
A greedy glint shone in her eyes.
"Silverfrost, your strength has greatly diminished. I'm afraid you can't even defeat me. If you know what's good for you, obediently hand over half of Vega's resources, and I might spare your life."
A chilling killing intent flashed in Silver Frost's eyes.
"Want what's mine? Dream on!"
Her body shone with a surge of silver light once again.
"Pass down the order—all troops, attack!!!"
"boom--!!!"
The two fleets clashed violently in the void, their silver and gold lights intertwining and unleashing a deafening roar.
……
Hydra Main Star Sector
The High Temple.
Lin Qiye sat upright in the main seat, his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over the respectfully kneeling crowd below.
One year, fleeting.
Beside him stood ten female warriors, their eyes filled with fervor.
Inside the main hall, there were dozens of pregnant female war goddesses and warrior goddesses. They were surrendered women from the constellation Vega, and they were all carrying Lin Qiye's bloodline.
"Owner."
Jiang Yulan stepped forward, her voice carrying a hint of respect.
"Breaking news: the battle between Vega and Cygnus has lasted for three months."
"Although the Silver Frost Empress's strength has been greatly reduced, she is still fighting the Golden Feather Empress to a standstill."
Lin Qiye's eyes narrowed slightly.
"interesting."
He stood with his hands behind his back, his voice calm.
"The harder they fight, the greater our chances."
Ji Changyue stepped forward, her voice tinged with excitement.
"Master, according to our intelligence, Empress Silverfrost has already used a large amount of reserve resources in order to fight against Empress Golden Feather."
"If this war continues, Vega will likely suffer a severe blow."
Lin Qiye nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over the heavily pregnant female war goddesses in the main hall.
Their faces all wore complex expressions.
They were once Empress Silverfrost's subordinates, but now they carry Lin Qiye's bloodline.
Their identities are destined to change someday in the future.
"The master's child..."
A female war goddess from the constellation Vega gently stroked her swollen belly, her eyes gleaming with complex light.
Her name is Qi Luo. She was once the captain of the personal guards of Empress Yinshuang, but now she has become the bloodline bearer of Lin Qiye.
When Silverfrost was defeated, she was assigned to the victor's side.
Now, a year later, her belly is quite noticeably protruding.
She knew that this child would change her destiny.
"Owner……"
She raised her head, her gaze falling on Lin Qiye, her eyes flashing with fanatical light.
"Qiluo requests an audience with her master."
Lin Qiye's gaze fell on her.
"explain."
Qiluo took a deep breath, her voice carrying a hint of respect.
"Master, Qiluo has a request."
Lin Qiye's eyes narrowed slightly.
"What is it?"
A fanatical light shone in Qiluo's eyes.
"Qiluo wants to serve her master and contribute to Project Spark."
Her voice carried a hint of determination.
"Although Qiluo was once Empress Silverfrost's subordinate, she has now completely submitted to her master."
"Qiluo is willing to give everything to serve her master."
Lin Qiye's gaze fell on her, a playful glint in his eyes.
"You're quite sensible."
Qiluo nodded quickly.
"Qiluo dares not deceive her master."
Her voice carried a hint of sincerity.
"Although Empress Silverfrost was once Qiluo's master, she was cruel and ruthless, and never treated her subordinates as human beings."
"Only the master is truly worthy of being followed."
She raised her head, her eyes filled with fervor.
"The child in Qiluo's womb is the master's bloodline and Qiluo's greatest pride."
"Qiluo is willing to do anything for her master, as long as he commands."
Lin Qiye's lips curled up slightly, revealing a gentle smile.
"You should focus on your pregnancy and continue my bloodline; that would be the best thing for you."
His voice was calm, yet it carried a hint of warmth.
Upon hearing this, the pregnant female warriors in the main hall blushed.
They lowered their heads, their gazes falling on their protruding bellies, their eyes flashing with a complex light.
There was shyness, joy, and a hint of undisguised pride.
"Owner……"
Qi Luo was the first to raise her head, her voice choked with emotion.
"Qiluo...Qiluo will definitely not let Master down..."
She gently stroked her swollen belly, her eyes slightly reddening.
She still felt a bit resentful at the time.
She was once the captain of the Silver Frost Empress's personal guard, but now she has become the bloodline bearer of someone else.
However, as time went on, she gradually discovered that Lin Qiye was completely different from other powerful individuals.
He lacked the cruelty and indifference of the Silver Frost Empress; instead, he showed them unprecedented care.
Resources, cultivation techniques, accommodations... everything was arranged perfectly.
Even the children in their wombs are considered the most precious thing.
This feeling of being respected and cared for was something she had never experienced before.
Therefore, her state of mind underwent a tremendous change.
From initial resentment to later being moved, and now to fervor and loyalty.
She completely surrendered.
She fell completely in love with the man who changed her destiny.
Not only Qi Luo, but the other female war goddesses also spoke up.
"Master, I will take good care of myself during this pregnancy and give birth to the most outstanding offspring for you!"
"Master, so do I! To be able to continue your bloodline is the greatest honor of my life!"
"Master, I am willing to give everything for you, whatever you command!"
Their voices converged into a torrent, echoing throughout the hall.
Lin Qiye watched them quietly, a hint of satisfaction flashing in his eyes.
Although these women were once his enemies, they have completely won his heart under the influence of his Blood Demon power.
The children in their wombs will become an important part of his bloodline.
Every child is the foundation for becoming stronger!
"very good."
Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, his voice calm yet exuding an undeniable authority.
"You can rest assured and focus on your pregnancy. I will handle everything else."
"Yes, Master!"
The female warriors responded in unison, their eyes filled with fervor.
At that very moment—
"Report—!"
A hurried voice came from outside the hall.
A female warrior strode in and knelt on one knee.
"Reporting to Master! Lady Fengwu requests an audience!"
Lin Qiye's eyes narrowed slightly.
"Let her in."
"yes!"
A moment later, a figure strode in from outside the hall.
It was a woman wearing light blue armor, exuding a powerful aura—the aura of an interstellar war god!
She was Feng Wu, a capable assistant under Lin Qiye.
"Your subordinate, Feng Wu, greets your master!"
Feng Wu quickly stepped forward, knelt on one knee, and spoke with a hint of respect.
Lin Qiye nodded slightly.
"Get up. What brings you here?"
Feng Wu stood up, her expression serious.
"Master, I have returned from the border star field and have important matters to report."
She took a deep breath.
"The Charioteer's side has sent someone!"
Upon hearing this, the atmosphere in the hall immediately became heavy.
Aquarius!
Jiang Yulan's eyes narrowed slightly.
"Auriga? What are they sending people for?"
Feng Wu quickly replied, "Reporting to all the lords, the Heavenly King of Auriga has dispatched his trusted general Ling Yue, leading an elite fleet, to Hydra."
Her voice carried a hint of solemnity.
"Lady Suzuki says she has come on the orders of the Heavenly King to pay her respects to you, and to invite you to the Ancestral Star Region of the Galactic Empire to receive an audience with His Majesty the Great Emperor!"
A summons from His Majesty the Great Emperor!
These words immediately caused an uproar in the hall.
Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on Feng Wu, a playful glint in his eyes.
"Sent by the Heavenly King?"
Feng Wu nodded quickly.
"Yes, Master."
She paused for a moment, then continued, "Lady Lingyue said that King Tianyu was very impressed upon hearing of Master's victory over Empress Yinshuang, and specially sent someone to visit him."
"Furthermore, she also brought a personal letter from the Heavenly King, inviting Master to the ancestral star to receive an audience with His Majesty the Great Emperor."
Lin Qiye's eyes narrowed slightly.
"A great emperor?"
He murmured softly, a slight smile playing on his lips.
"That's interesting."
Jiang Yulan stepped forward, her voice carrying a hint of solemnity.
"Master, this has probably spread from the Vega constellation."
A sharp glint flashed in her eyes.
"The reason why the Heavenly King sent someone at this time is probably not just to express his respect."
Ji Changyue also stepped forward, her voice tinged with wariness.
"Master, I believe there is something fishy about this matter."
A hint of seriousness flashed in her eyes.
"His Majesty the Great Emperor has been asleep for ten thousand years and has never summoned anyone."
"The fact that they are suddenly summoning the master suggests there's more to the story."
Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over the people in the hall.
His eyes were as deep as an abyss, yet at this moment they gleamed with a sharp light.
"Your concerns are not unfounded."
His voice was calm, yet it carried a hint of arrogance.
"But whatever their purpose, I am not afraid."
He turned around, his gaze falling on the vast sea of stars outside the window.
"Pass down the order to let Lingyue in."
"Yes, Master!"
……
A moment later.
A figure slowly walked in from outside the hall.
It was a woman wearing silver armor, exuding a powerful aura—the aura of a space god of war!
Her face was stunningly beautiful, her demeanor aloof and elegant, and her brows exuded a quiet, authoritative air.
She was none other than Suzuki, the trusted and beloved general of Auriga Tengu.
Lingyue strode into the main hall, her gaze sweeping over the surroundings before finally settling on the figure standing with his hands behind his back on the main seat.
Her pupils contracted slightly.
She could sense that the man's aura was unfathomable, like an insurmountable mountain.
Even standing still, he gave her a tremendous sense of oppression.
She had only ever felt this way when facing the Heavenly King.
But the Heavenly King is a half-step Human King level being, while this Lin Qiye...
Lingyue took a deep breath, suppressing the shock in her heart, and quickly stepped forward, kneeling on one knee.
"The Moonlit Chamberlain of the Husband-Hand, pays its respects to Lord Lin Qiye!"
Her voice was respectful, yet it conveyed a sense of neither servility nor arrogance.
Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on her.
Get up.
Lingyue stood up and looked at Lin Qiye.
"Lord Lin, Lingyue has come to pay a visit on the orders of the Heavenly Emperor."
Her voice was calm, yet carried a hint of arrogance.
"Lord Tenno-o has long heard of your deeds and greatly admires your strength."
"Lord Tennohi specially sent Suzuki to express his respect and to invite you to the ancestral star to receive an audience with His Majesty the Great Emperor."
Lin Qiye's eyes narrowed slightly.
"To be summoned by the great emperor?"
His voice was calm, yet it carried a hint of amusement.
Lingyue nodded quickly.
"That's right. Lord Tengu said that His Majesty the Great Emperor has issued a divine decree summoning you."
"As one of the messengers of His Majesty's decree, Lord Tengu naturally has to arrange this matter personally."
A sharp glint flashed in Lin Qiye's eyes.
"The Heavenly King?"
He murmured softly, a slight smile playing on his lips.
"Why must His Majesty's decree be conveyed through your Heavenly King?"
"That Grand Judge of Vega said the same thing before, that he was going to arrest me according to the Great Emperor's decree. Are you all in cahoots?"
Lingyue's expression changed slightly.
She hadn't expected Lin Qiye to question her so directly.
But she was a worldly person after all, and she quickly adjusted her emotions.
"Lord Lin, please don't misunderstand."
Her voice was calm, yet carried a hint of solemnity.
"His Majesty the Great Emperor has been asleep for ten thousand years, during which time he has never issued any divine pronouncements. His Majesty's decrees must be conveyed in a specific way."
"As one of the messengers of His Majesty the Great Emperor, Lord Tenyu is naturally qualified to invite you to the ancestral star."
She paused, her gaze falling on Lin Qiye.
"As for the Silver Frost Empress of Vega, her actions completely misinterpret His Majesty the Emperor's will. His Majesty requested that you travel to the ancestral star, not to capture you."
Lin Qiye's eyes narrowed slightly.
"please?"
He murmured softly, a playful smile curving his lips.
Are you sure it's a request?
Lingyue's expression stiffened slightly.
She could sense the sarcasm in Lin Qiye's words.
But she knew that now was not the time to argue.
"Lord Lin, please have faith in the Heavenly King's sincerity."
Her voice was sincere.
"Lord Tianyu truly admires your strength, which is why he sent someone to invite you. If you are willing to go to the ancestral star, Lord Tianyu guarantees that all your status and power will be protected."
Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on Lingyue.
His eyes were as deep as an abyss, yet at this moment they gleamed with a sharp light.
"I have seen your sincerity."
His voice was calm, yet it carried a hint of arrogance.
"But I have a question."
Lingyue nodded quickly.
"Please speak, sir."
Lin Qiye's eyes narrowed slightly.
"Why does the Great Emperor wish to see me?"
Lingyue was stunned for a moment.
She didn't know the answer to that question either.
All she knew was that the Heavenly King had sent her to invite Lin Qiye, but he hadn't told her the reason.
"This question... even Suzutsuki doesn't know the answer."
She shook her head, her voice carrying a hint of sincerity.
"But Lingyue believes that everything will become clear once you arrive at the ancestral star."
Lin Qiye looked at her quietly, a hint of amusement flashing in his eyes.
This woman was quite frank.
"I understand."
His voice was calm, yet it carried an undeniable air of authority.
"Please leave."
Lingyue was slightly taken aback.
She hadn't expected Lin Qiye to see the guest off so readily.
In her opinion, Lin Qiye would probably ask for more details or make various demands.
But to my surprise, he just let her leave like that.
"Master Lin..."
She couldn't help but speak up.
"Although Lingyue doesn't know why you are unwilling to go to the ancestral star, she still wants to remind you—"
Her voice carried a hint of solemnity.
"His Majesty the Great Emperor's decree is not to be disobeyed."
"If the adults insist on not going, it may cause even bigger trouble."
Lin Qiye's lips curled up slightly.
"Even bigger trouble?"
He murmured softly.
"Are you threatening me?"
Lingyue's expression changed drastically upon hearing Lin Qiye's words.
She took a deep breath, suppressing her dissatisfaction, and tried to keep her voice calm.
"Lord Lin, Lingyue meant no threat. She was merely reminding you that His Majesty the Great Emperor's decree is not a trivial matter."
Although her words were respectful, a hint of arrogance flashed in her eyes.
Clearly, in her mind, even if Lin Qiye defeated the Silver Frost Empress, he was just one of many powerful figures.
It still falls far short of the great emperor's decree.
however--
"Oh."
Lin Qiye sneered.
Although the sound was not loud, it was like a thunderclap that resounded in the hall.
Lingyue's expression changed slightly, and she subconsciously took a step back.
She felt an indescribable pressure emanating from Lin Qiye.
"The Great Emperor's decree?"
Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sharp as a knife, piercing straight at Lingyue.
"Who gave you the audacity to warn me?"
Lingyue's heart sank suddenly.
She could sense a hint of coldness in Lin Qiye's gaze.
"Lord Lin, Lingyue..."
She wanted to explain, but Lin Qiye interrupted her.
"When have outsiders ever had the right to interfere in my affairs?"
Lin Qiye's voice was as cold as frost.
"You're nothing but a dog sent by the Heavenly King, yet you dare to spout such nonsense before me?"
Lingyue's face instantly turned ashen.
Although she was only an envoy of the Heavenly King, she was also a half-step Martial God. How could she have been so humiliated?
"Lord Lin, what do you mean by this?"
Her voice carried a hint of anger.
"King Tianyu kindly sent someone to invite you, and this is how you treat your guests?"
however--
"guest?"
Lin Qiye's lips curled into a mocking smile.
"Who do you think you are, a guest?"
He stood with his hands behind his back, and his aura suddenly surged.
"You come to my territory and use a commanding tone to order me to see your so-called emperor. You call that an invitation?"
Lingyue's face turned even uglier.
She knew Lin Qiye was right, but admitting her mistake was absolutely out of the question.
"Lord Lin, this is the rule of the Galactic Empire..."
"rule?"
Lin Qiye sneered.
"I am the rule."
As soon as the words fell—
"boom!!!"
A vast and profound aura, as deep as the ocean, suddenly erupted from his body!
That aura, like an ancient behemoth awakened, swept towards Lingyue with world-destroying power!
Suzuki's pupils suddenly contracted!
She felt it!!!
That aura—
It was a hundred times more terrifying than anything she had ever seen!
A thousand times!!!
Ten thousand times!!!
"This...how is this possible..."
Her voice trembled, and her face was filled with disbelief.
She is a powerful expert at the level of a half-step Martial God, and is one of the top figures in the Aristocratic constellation.
But faced with Lin Qiye's aura, she felt like an ant!
They're not even as good as ants!
"No--!!!"
Lingyue let out a terrified scream, and her aura surged wildly.
Her War God Domain was released instantly, forming a dazzling silver shield in an attempt to block Lin Qiye's aura.
however--
"Bang!!!"
Her War God Domain crumbled instantly before that aura, like a paper toy!
"puff!!!"
Lingyue spat out a mouthful of blood, her face instantly turning ashen white.
She tried to escape, but her body was firmly locked in place by that aura, and she couldn't move at all!
"Stop...stop!!!"
Her voice carried a hint of fear.
She had never felt such a terrifying aura before!
Even in front of the Heavenly King, she had never felt such fear!
however--
There was no fluctuation in Lin Qiye's eyes.
He simply raised his hand and gently slapped out.
"boom!!!"
A dazzling golden palm print erupted from his palm, carrying the power to destroy everything, and swept towards Lingyue!
The palm print was as fast as lightning; Lingyue had no time to react!
"No--!!!"
Lingyue let out a desperate roar, and silver light surged wildly around her, condensing into a huge shield in front of her.
however--
"Bang!!!"
The shield shattered instantly before the golden palm print!
"boom!!!"
Lingyue's body was struck by that palm print and sent flying backward like a cannonball!
Her body traced a long arc through the void, shattering countless stars before finally crashing heavily into a massive mineral planet!
"boom--!!!"
The mineral planet was blasted open with a huge crater!
Lingyue's body plunged deeper and deeper, crashing directly into the planet's core!
molten lava surged from the earth's core, engulfing her!
"Cough cough cough—!!!"
Lingyue coughed violently in the lava at the Earth's core, each cough accompanied by blood.
Protected by the God of War's domain, her body wasn't burned by the lava, but the force of that palm strike had shattered her body into pieces!
"Such...such terrifying power..."
Her voice was hoarse, and her eyes were filled with terror.
She finally understood.
Why was Empress Silverfrost defeated by Lin Qiye?
Why is he so arrogant and domineering?
Because of his strength—
Far beyond her imagination!!!
"Is this... the power that defeated the Silver Frost Empress...?"
She murmured to herself, her voice trembling slightly.
"Even the breath couldn't be resisted..."
"Just what level has this strength reached...?"
An unprecedented fear surged within her.
She originally thought that although Lin Qiye was powerful, he was only a half-step human king comparable to the Silver Frost Empress.
But now she understands.
Lin Qiye's strength far surpasses that of a half-step Human King!
It's even possible that he has already reached the true realm of the Human King!
"It's over..."
She muttered to herself, her eyes filled with despair.
"This time... we've really messed up..."