I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield-Chapter 614 - 472: Steel Armor Knight Army (Part 2)
"Just a little more..." he whispered hoarsely, his eyes full of unwillingness.
After meticulously planning for two years, expending countless manpower and resources, he was on the verge of controlling this ancient relic, only to have the Empire snatch it away at the last moment.
What made it even more frustrating was that the exposure of the kidnapping of Gao Shiniang’s team had led to an agreement between the Senate and the Military Department. If the relic were to be opened to the public, the number of people from the Luoho Clan allowed to enter would be drastically reduced, meaning his two years of effort had been for someone else’s benefit! 𝘧𝘳𝘦ℯ𝓌𝘦𝒷𝘯𝑜𝑣𝘦𝓁.𝒸𝘰𝓂
At that moment, an imposing soul wave descended suddenly, enveloping the entire mountain like a giant, exuding an intense oppressive aura.
Inzaghi’s heart tightened—he knew it was a warning.
The one giving the warning was none other than Shen Qingyue, the commander of the 29th Army!
Shen Qingyue was an Tier Eight powerhouse with a Golden Bloodline, considered one of the top even among Tier Eights, and with his current strength, he was not an opponent.
Inzaghi took a deep breath, forcibly suppressing the anger and unwillingness in his heart. He took one last deep look in the direction of the underground ice cave, his gaze full of harshness, then turned and disappeared into the wind and snow without looking back.
Soon after, an expert team from the Empire Academy of Sciences arrived at the ice field in a flying device.
Gao Shiniang was among them. Wearing a brand-new scientific research suit, his expression was complex upon returning, but his state of mind was vastly different.
Escorted by soldiers from the 29th Army, the expert team delved deep into the ice cave along the passage, arriving at the site where the Frozen Door was located.
Upon seeing the Frozen Door, the experts from the sealing group immediately gathered around, their eyes full of excitement and curiosity.
"This sealing technique is so peculiar, completely different from any system we know!" A white-haired expert remarked while examining the patterns on the door, "If we were to study it from scratch, it might take at least half a year to figure out the intricacies."
"Fortunately, we have President Gao. President Gao, we entrust you to clarify things for us." Another expert smiled.
"To be honest, right now I wish I knew nothing and this had never happened." Gao Shiniang chuckled bitterly and sighed.
At his words, everyone immediately fell silent.
They deeply sympathized with Gao Shiniang’s plight. Once a president of a sealing association on a planet, a guest professor at the Empire’s Spiritual Energy Academy, highly esteemed and respected, who would have imagined that the Luoho Clan would be so lawless, kidnapping Professor Gao and his team, detaining them for over two years.
A dignified professor and association president turned into someone else’s prisoner.
No one would want to experience such a thing.
"President Gao, please share your research and thoughts with us." Another expert steered the conversation away from the heavy topic.
"Alright, let’s start with the basic logic."
As Gao Shiniang explained, he pointed to the patterns on the door, sharing his research results without reservation.
The sealing experts nodded in agreement, occasionally raising questions, and a quiet yet focused discussion ensued at the scene.
Meanwhile, the history experts gathered around the ice pillar, debating the ancient texts engraved upon it.
"What era is this text from? I’ve studied ancient scripts my whole life and have never seen such strokes!" An expert frowned, perplexed.
"It seems a bit like the scripts of the Hebrahel people!" Another expert suddenly suggested, pointing to a character, "Look at this symbol, it bears some resemblance to those used in Hebrahel rituals."
"Impossible!" An expert immediately rebuked, pointing at the same character, "Hebrahel scripts are all curved lines, while this clearly has angular turns, completely a different system!"
The two persisted in their opinions, arguing passionately as other experts joined the debate, some supporting the former, some agreeing with the latter, while others proposed new viewpoints, creating a lively scene, in stark contrast to the quietly researching sealing group.
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Within the ice house at the Ice Extreme Pass, surrounded by cold air, Qin Tian sat in his chair, his fingers gently tapping on the armrest.
He had just received news that the 29th Army had completed its deployment on the Mingwang Planet, and the expert team from the Empire Academy of Sciences had also arrived at the site of the Frozen Door, working diligently to crack the solution.
"Next, we’ll wait for the experts to present their plan, then the higher-ups will decide the final course of action."
Qin Tian murmured to himself, a hint of anticipation flashing in his eyes.
Based on the Empire’s past conduct, it’s highly likely that they would choose to break the seal and explore when faced with an unknown ancient relic.
After all, the Royal star is the heart of the Empire, gathering enough Tier Nine demigods to count on one hand, and the most elite space army is stationed in the surrounding Royal star belt.
Whether the relic contains demons or treasures, the Empire is confident they can control the situation and will never allow an unknown seal to exist near the Royal star for long.
Qin Tian had submitted a request in advance, securing two slots for the expedition into the relic for himself and Lan.
Lan’s origin is clearly related to the Frozen Door, and allowing Lan to enter the relic might help retrieve more forgotten memories.
As for himself, his curiosity about the ancient relic drives him to enter, and with his Void Ability, he feels secure handling any danger within. If he can discover treasures, ancient knowledge, or secrets, it would be a worthwhile endeavor.
While Qin Tian was contemplating, a soft knock tapped the door.
"Come in," Qin Tian said.
The door opened, and a figure in a white combat uniform entered.
He wore a silver mask covering most of his face, only exposing a pair of cold eyes. As he entered, he knelt on one knee, bowing respectfully, "Military Lord."
Within The Shadow Division, though Li Qi was the apparent leader, everyone knew that the source of the Night Demon Bloodline was the man in front of them.
Whenever they stood before Qin Tian, they were filled with awe as if facing the ancestor of their bloodline.
Qin Tian waved his hand to signal him to rise, then with a large gesture, a dozen stiff corpses suddenly appeared in the center of the ice house. These corpses, still minged with faint frost, bore the terror of their final moments—these were the dozens of Tier Six Guards who once guarded the Frozen Door; they were frozen to death by Lan’s Power of Ice, and their bodies remain well-preserved.
"Ye Wu, take these down and distribute them to the brothers in The Shadow Division."
Qin Tian spoke in a calm tone.
Eyes sparkling with joy, Ye Wu stepped forward, sniffing gently beneath his mask—for as a Night Demon, he was highly sensitive to the energy in blood and could clearly feel the rich Spiritual Energy contained within these corpses, indicating they were Tier Six Spiritualists with superior bloodlines.
Although these individuals were already dead, the activity and energy in their blood might have waned, but fortunately, the time since their death had been brief and they appeared to be preserved by low temperatures, minimizing energy loss, making them a valuable resource for the more common Tier Four and Tier Five Night Demons. They could help many members break through their bottlenecks.
"Thank you, Military Lord!" Ye Wu bowed again, his tone filled with gratitude.
"Take them away."
Qin Tian waved his hand; he had already extracted the relevant talents from these Tier Six powerhouses’ corpses, and Jie La’s tastes had evolved beyond this, causing him to lose interest in the corpses. However, enhancing the strength of the Night Demons in The Shadow Division would be a proper utilization.
"Yes!"
Ye Wu strode to the corpses, placing each into a Space Ring one by one.
After securing all the corpses, Ye Wu bowed respectfully to Qin Tian again, saying, "If the Military Lord has any other orders, don’t hesitate to call on me."
With that, he turned and exited the ice house quietly, careful not to disturb Qin Tian.
Once again, the ice house was filled with silence as Qin Tian returned his gaze to the blizzard outside, his anticipation growing.
What secrets does the world beyond the Frozen Door hide?
Will Lan’s origins be uncovered within the relic?
Qin Tian had expected the decision about the relic’s disposition to be announced soon, but to his surprise, a month passed with the relic still unopened, and the Mythical Society’s second "meeting" loomed unexpectedly.
