I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield

Chapter 1000: Chapter 644: The Nine Great Royal Families Assemble, The True Dragon Palanquin

The spaceship departed from Mingwang Planet, heading towards the Royal Star.

Before long, the Royal Star space station appeared outside the porthole.

As the gateway to the Royal Star, the space station was fortified to the extreme.

Armed fortresses were scattered in an array, with gun barrels pointing towards the starry sky, always on alert for any unusual movements; warships surrounded the area, the main cannons on their bodies ready to fire, forming an impenetrable defense network to safeguard the Royal Star’s security.

The spaceship carrying Qin Tian gradually approached and was quickly intercepted by the patrolling warships of the space station, triggering a series of strict identity verifications and security inspections.

The Nine Stars Martial Gathering brought together the Empire’s top forces, with the Beastman Empire’s participation as well, so the security measures at the Royal Star were maxed out to eliminate any potential hazards.

Once all inspections were passed, the spaceship was allowed to enter the Royal Star’s atmosphere.

As they passed through layers of clouds, the grandeur of the Royal Star gradually became clear, the vastness of the Central Province lands, the dense Spiritual Qi, the blend of ancient charm and interstellar technology, all showcasing the magnificence and prosperity of the Empire’s heart.

Soon afterwards, the spaceship landed steadily at the designated temporary assembly point.

This was a vast plaza, the ground paved with smooth bluestone slabs, surrounded by orderly fences, specifically for the Dongfang Clan’s camp to gather and stand by.

The hatch opened, and Qin Tian was the first to step out, followed closely by core commanders like Li Qi, Adif, and other legion leaders, with 4,500 elite warriors following in an orderly formation.

Qin Tian’s gaze quickly swept over the entire scene.

The plaza was crowded, but it was not chaotic in the slightest.

The most conspicuous was the Azure Wood banner of the Dongfang Clan, standing tall in the center of the plaza, fluttering in the wind, the ancient and vigorous clan emblem on the flag surface highlighting the profound heritage and dignity of the Holy Blood Clan.

Surrounding the Dongfang Clan’s troops, the Zhuge Family, Zhuang Family, Jia Family, Greym Family, and other Golden Clans lined up in succession, each raising a banner with their clan emblem.

In addition, all types of forces under the Dongfang Clan’s command were present, including S-Class Mercenary Corps, super consortiums, and alchemy teams.

All forces stood neatly in their pre-assigned areas, with occasional low conversations, yet no one spoke loudly or moved without permission, the formations were always orderly and dignified.

Just as the Ice Extreme Pass troops stepped with steady footsteps onto the assembly plaza, the atmosphere changed instantly.

The originally bustling chatter started to quiet down, followed by countless gazes locking onto the Ice Extreme Pass forces.

Soon, a low murmur of discussion filled the scene.

"The person at the front, that must be Qin Tian, right?"

Someone in the assembly whispered, with tones of curiosity.

"That’s right, it’s him."

Someone beside them immediately agreed, with a hardly noticeable sigh in their voice, "So young, yet already reached such heights at this age."

"Being young isn’t his only asset."

Another voice chimed in, full of praise, "He’s now a Royal Major General, holding significant power in the Ice Extreme Pass, an undisputed regional lord with limitless prospects."

"Apart from his identity and position, Qin Tian’s own strength is equally dazzling."

Someone added, "I heard that Zhuang Xian from the Zhuang Family was defeated by him, taking down a Tier Seven Golden Bloodline opponent with a Tier Eight aura, defeating them with overwhelming might; such battle power, even among those top-notch Holy Blood Prodigies, wouldn’t compare."

"And there’s the recently much talked about armored suits that also came from the Ice Extreme Pass."

Someone lamented, "It’s just a shame the output is too low to meet demand, otherwise, I’d have given my men a full set."

The discussions continued, yet Qin Tian remained unaffected, his gaze steady, leading his team to their pre-designated Ice Extreme Pass area.

On the way, many leaders from various forces, whether they were Golden Clan leaders or other force heads, all greeted him with respectful bows.

"Brother Qin Tian!"

"General Qin!"

Faced with greetings from either familiar or unfamiliar faces, Qin Tian nodded slightly, a gentle smile on his face.

Soon enough, Qin Tian led the Ice Extreme Pass troop to their designated area, all lined up neatly, standing silently, waiting for other forces to arrive.

"Qin Tian."

"Qin Tian!"

Two familiar voices rang out in succession, reaching Qin Tian’s ears.

Without turning his head, Qin Tian already knew who they were, a hint of a smile reaching his lips.

"You’re here."

He turned, seeing Dongfang Haoyue and Zhuge Yu walking side by side.

"Qin Tian, for this Nine Stars Martial Gathering, I’ve already prepared to rely on you again," Zhuge Yu said lightly shaking a feather fan, a smile on his lips.

Qin Tian responded evenly, "If you say that, my brother-in-law would be hurt."

"I had no such thoughts," Dongfang Haoyue chuckled, "Not at all, in fact, like Adif, I am ready to hold your thigh tight, my dear brother-in-law, please look after us in the future."

A hint of doubt flickered in Qin Tian’s eyes. In the past, when he called him "brother-in-law," this guy always had a reluctant expression. Why did he suddenly change today?

But when he saw the heaviness and seriousness beneath Dongfang Haoyue’s smile, the smile in Qin Tian’s eyes gradually faded, understanding dawning in his heart.

Over the years, Dongfang Haoyue and Dongfang Mingyue, this brother and sister duo, have been bearing unimaginable security threats, the number of assassination attempts they’ve faced has long surpassed what could be counted on two hands.