I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield

Chapter 669: Chapter 496: Heroes Battle the Demon Tide, the Voice Within the Ice Mountain

The azure towering ice mountain stood in the center of the ruins like an ancient giant peak. The ancient runes on the mountain’s surface flowed under the sky’s light, and a pillar of light that pierced the sky tore open a huge gap in the wind and snow.

Around the ice mountain, the previously empty ice field was filled with a dense army of demonic creatures.

They were rushing in from all corners of the ruins, the black figures endlessly surging like a tide of darkness towards the ice mountain.

At this moment, the ice mountain seemed like an isolated island in a sea of black waves, ready to be completely swallowed at any moment.

Among the running demons, many were missing limbs, some with broken wings, others lacking front claws. Black-purple scabs crusted over their wounds, yet they continued to charge forward, roaring with a primal instinct.

Even more eye-catching were the numerous giant demons mixed in the army, their forms like moving hills, with hard rock armor covering their skin. Each of their steps shattered the ice layer beneath them, and they exuded a Tier Seven pressure that made the surrounding air heavy.

Ji Taiyan stood with his hands behind his back in mid-air, his bright yellow battle suit flapping in the cold wind, the golden dragon pattern seemingly alive, shimmering with faint light.

He looked at the approaching demonic army and spoke in a steady voice that was clearly heard by everyone:

"Everyone, if we don’t overcome this hurdle before us, none of us will be able to enter the Ice God Treasure Vault."

"His Highness is right! Now, we should put aside our internal grievances and deal with this group of demons first," said a voice.

At the front of the crowd, a young man in a white robe strode forward. His handsome face emanated a battle aura as intense as the blazing sun—he was Chen Feng, a leader of the younger generation from the Chen Family.

Leaders of other families nodded in agreement, and even the ever-sullen Shengongsi Yuzuo did not refute—demon threat was imminent, and infighting was akin to seeking death.

"Your Highness, please make the arrangements."

"Alright."

Ji Taiyan’s gaze swept over in the direction of the Nine Great Holy Blood Clans, his tone carrying an unquestionable authority, "Divide the defensive areas according to the old rules of the Empire’s Nine Great Star Realms, lead your men to guard your positions, and start the action!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the initially scattered crowd moved instantly, gathering toward their corresponding directions as if guided by invisible strings.

The geniuses moved smoothly, quickly aligning within each Holy Blood faction based on their family’s territory in the Star Realm—this was the Empire’s legacy cooperation model, ingrained deeply within the bones of each bloodline family.

"Dongfang Family, guard the due east!"

Dongfang Qi shouted, as azure green Power of Life condensed in his palm, transforming into an Azure Wood battle flag that he planted on the ice, "All families belonging to the Dongfang Star Realm, form ranks with me!"

"Chen Family, due north!" Chen Feng shouted, his battle aura bursting forth, dispelling some of the surrounding chill.

"Vladimir Clan, due west!"

Within the crowd donned in blood-red robes, Karen Vladimir licked his lips, the blood qi of the Cain bloodline surging around him.

"Odinson Family, due south!"

A large man with a western face in purple robes raised his hand, lightning jumping at his fingertips, coalescing into a huge phantom of a lightning net, the violent aura of the Thunder God bloodline intimidating even the frontline demons, who slowed their steps.

"Xiao Family, northeast!"

The geniuses in red robes around them ignited with a pale golden flame, the heat of the Heaven Burning bloodline melting the ice beneath their feet, the leading young man wore a proud smile.

"Shengongsi Family, southeast!"

Shengongsi Yuzuo ordered with a cold face, calamity qi gathering around him, his eyes scanning Qin Tian with intense killing intent—he had made up his mind to settle accounts with Qin Tian after defeating the demons.

"Luoho Clan, southwest!"

Asaki swung his battle sword, a blood mist behind him condensing into an Asura phantom, a fierce aura emanating forward.

"Leng Family, northwest!"

Leng Qingqiu spoke softly, and the extreme cold qi instantly froze the area in front of her. Her white hair, blending with the ice fog in the wind and snow, the Leng family members behind her released their ice elemental abilities, constructing the outline of an ice wall.

"Royal Family Ji, anchor the center!"

Ji Taiyan spoke last, the aura of the golden sacred dragon erupted suddenly, a massive dragon-shaped phantom appeared behind him, the solemn dragon’s majesty quieting the entire battlefield for a moment. He would act as the core, coordinating the battle, and supporting any weak spots as needed.

Qin Tian’s gaze swept over the formation of the camps; the nine positions corresponded perfectly with the Empire’s Nine Great Star Realms. Without hesitation, he followed Zhuge Yu towards the Dongfang Family camp in the east.

"Qin Tian, be on guard later on, keep an eye out for Shengongsi Family and Luoho Clan’s treachery," Zhuge Yu’s voice reached Qin Tian’s ear.

Qin Tian nodded in agreement, his gaze once again casting to the distance—the demonic army was already within a few hundred meters, the demons at the front had collided with the Odinson Family’s forces, sounds of exploding lightning and wailing demons intertwined as the blood battle, uniting the nine Holy Bloods against the demons, officially began.

"The Thunder God descends!"

A rough roar resonated across the ice field, as a bearded giant over two meters tall strode out from the Odinson Family camp. His bare arms were covered in lightning-shaped tattoos on his bronze skin, tightly gripping a Thunder God Hammer larger than himself—the hammerhead embeded with a deep blue crystal stone, surrounded by crackling purple lightning.

As his words left his mouth, the giant stomped fiercely, shattering the ice layer and launching himself skyward like a cannonball, unleashing the full fury of the Thunder God bloodline’s spiritual energy. The lightning tore through the sky’s wind and snow.