Chapter 283: The War Begins

Chapter 283: The War Begins



"Here?" The black-robed woman was taken aback.

The other figures in the conference room looked up towards the entrance.

In less than half a minute, three figures walked into the room from the corridor.

"Dean Hai, it's been a while," a silver-armored warrior greeted with a smile.

Dean Hai responded with a grin. "General Lin."

"Haha, just call me Old Lin or Lin Yue," the silver-armored warrior laughed. "Don't call me General, it sounds a bit stuffy."

"Alright, then I'll call you Old Lin," Dean Hai smiled. "It's been years since we last met, and your strength has only grown. I heard you have a talented daughter."

"That's not important," Lin Yue smiled. "Today, what matters most is that you've come to support us. The front lines are under immense pressure."

Li Yuan followed behind Dean Hai, observing the others in the room.

Under the Divine Palace's investigation...

No prompts indicated 'killing to obtain spiritual nourishment,' leaving Li Yuan with a hint of disappointment.

"Lin Yue, these two are True Intention Origin Warriors I invited from the God Warrior Realm. They are also graduates of Kunlun Martial University," Dean Hai introduced with a smile. "This is Yan Jing, who recently condensed his True Intention, but his strength is also remarkable."

"Hello, Brother Yan Jing," Lin Yue smiled and extended his hand.

Yan Jing also reached out to shake hands.

On their way in, Dean Hai had mentioned General Lin Yue, a high-ranking member of the Starlight Martial Palace and a powerful figure in the Xia Nation's military, a Flying Heaven Peak Martial Artist.

For over two years, Lin Yue had been guarding the Dunhai Star Realm. He gradually became one of the three supreme commanders, known as the 'Warrior Commander.' (Chapter 61)



"And this one, you should have heard of him," Dean Hai pointed at Li Yuan with a smile. "Li Yuan."

In an instant, everyone in the hall turned their attention to Li Yuan.

"Li Yuan?"

"Is that him?"

"Has he already condensed his True Intention? So fast? I thought he only went to the God Warrior Realm last year."

"His cultivation speed is astonishing," the Flying Heaven Martial Artists in their silver armor showed a hint of shock.

This name was like thunder in the ears of high-ranking Martial Artists in the Xia Nation.

In terms of fame, Li Yuan was on par with Yu Jing He.

Moreover, the Flying Heaven Martial Artists present knew that Li Yuan's future achievements were likely to surpass those of Yu Jing He.

However, none of the Flying Heaven Martial Artists present had expected that it had only been a little over a year since the Blue Star Tournament's virtual battle, and Li Yuan had arrived at the Dunhai Star Realm in such a state.

It was beyond their expectations.

With a quick calculation, they understood Li Yuan's cultivation speed was terrifying, almost unbelievable.

"How could I not have heard of him?" Lin Yue remained calm and smiled at Li Yuan. "He's our Xia Nation's number one genius... Moreover, I should be the one expressing gratitude to Li Yuan."

Gratitude?

Everyone was surprised, except for Dean Hai, who wasn't surprised. After all, he was the one who had sent Li Yuan to the Lieyu Star Realm.

"General Lin, you're too kind. I merely did what was necessary," Li Yuan responded with neither arrogance nor humility.

The General Lin Yue before them was Lin Lan Yue's father.

Through conversations with Lin Lan Yue, Dean Hai's stories, and Li Yuan's own research, Lin Yue was revealed to have made significant contributions to the entire civilization.

During his time as an Origin Martial Artist, he hadn't entered the God Warrior Realm, but he gradually cultivated and became a Flying Heaven Martial Artist, and his strength increased rapidly.

He appeared to be around thirty years old, but he was nearly seventy years old and had already reached the Flying Heaven Peak.

At seventy years old, he was still considered young for a Flying Heaven Martial Artist.

In reality, the God Warrior Realm producing Flying Heaven Martial Artists was just a small part of the entire Seven Star Civilization.

Countless Origin Martial Artists, who might have shown less potential in their youth, also underwent cultivation and experienced transformations, emerging as powerful warriors.

Lin Yue was one such figure.

He had been fighting on various fronts for many years, and his presence was felt in numerous Star Realms across the Blue Star.

...

"Li Yuan, Yan Jing," Lin Yue turned to the black-robed woman beside him. "Let me introduce her as well. She's also a member of Seven Stars Mountain, Luo Chan, who has comprehended the True Intention of Fire."

Luo Chan and Yan Jing exchanged glances.

They knew this person.

Before them, the Xia Nation had two True Intention Origin Warriors. (Chapter 27)



Luo Chan, according to their intelligence, had cultivated in Seven Stars Mountain for a long time. Nowadays, she rarely returned there, staying mostly in the Xia Nation.

"Li Yuan, Yan Jing," Luo Chan looked at them with an unreadable expression. "What are your specialties? We'll be fighting together soon, so we should know each other's strengths. I'll start. I excel in direct attacks, and my Star Arts enhance my offensive capabilities."

"I've comprehended the True Intention of Wind and specialize in speed," Yan Jing said. "At maximum speed, with the aid of Star Arts, I can surpass five times the speed of sound."

"Five times the speed of sound?" A glint of surprise flashed in the eyes of everyone present.

For an ordinary True Intent Source Martial Artist, their flight speed when borrowing the True Intent Flying Heaven Escape Art is usually around three times the speed of sound.

Five times the speed of sound is already astonishing.

"Li Yuan, what about you?" Luo Chan looked at Li Yuan, "With such a short cultivation time, how is your Star Art cultivation?"

"I've comprehended the Earth True Intent, and my specialty... should be restraining the enemy, and my defense is also decent." Li Yuan smiled, "As for the Star Art, it's barely passable."

He didn't elaborate further, as there were several other Flying Heaven Martial Artists present.

Luo Chan frowned slightly and was about to speak again.

"That's enough, Luo Chan," Lin Yue suddenly smiled, "Li Yuan's strength should be even stronger than yours."

Perhaps the other Flying Heaven Martial Artists weren't aware.

But as the supreme commander of the martial forces, Hai Xueyuan would naturally inform Lin Yue of some related information.

Therefore, he had some understanding of Li Yuan's strength.

When Li Yuan and his team took action, he would provide a detailed report to Luo Chan.

"Stronger than me?" A hint of doubt flashed in Luo Chan's eyes.

She had cultivated in Seven Stars Mountain for many years, much longer than Yu Jing He, and she believed her accumulation was extremely profound... but she didn't refute it.

...

A huge light screen projection appeared in the center of the ultra-large conference room.

Everyone turned to look at it.

"Li Yuan, Yan Jing, Luo Chan," Lin Yue looked at the three of them, "You three are different from other Source Martial Artists. You can all fly... which is equivalent to being Flying Heaven Martial Artists, so your tasks will naturally be different."

The three of them listened attentively.

"Now, our decisive battle with the Cloud Beast Civilization has not yet erupted, but it won't be delayed for too long," Lin Yue said, "According to our previous reconnaissance, the number of first-rank and second-rank beasts accumulated in their three Mother Nest Lairs is already astonishing... they will definitely launch a large-scale attack."

Mother Nest Lair? Li Yuan sighed inwardly.

On their way back from the God Warrior Star Realm, they had already learned that the Cloud Beast Civilization was a powerful beast civilization.

The most amazing thing about this civilization was the Mother Nest Lair.

Its function was to continuously produce a large number of first-rank beasts, and these beasts would fight and compete with each other.

It would continuously produce second-rank beasts and even Flying Heaven-level beasts.

Within the Luo Bu Hai Star Realm, the Cloud Beast Civilization had three Mother Nest Lairs, which bred a large number of beasts. Most of the elite ones with outstanding talents after rigorous screening would be sent back to the Cloud Beast Civilization for further cultivation... but the large number of ordinary beasts left after the screening also consumed resources for long-term survival... Therefore, these beasts were used as cannon fodder, attacking the Seven Stars Civilization.

For decades, every 2-3 years, the Cloud Beast Civilization would launch a terrifying large-scale war.

"Luo Bu Hai Star Realm."

"The most dangerous now are the five large war bases at the front line and the numerous 'Scout Bases'." Lin Yue said, "Those Scout Bases' have already been breached and conquered."

"Senior Lin," Yan Jing asked with uncertainty, "According to what you just said, we are on the defensive, why don't we directly retreat and defend the star realm entrances?"

"If we completely retreat, that means abandoning the star realm and only leaving the entrances as the last line of defense," Lin Yue glanced at Yan Jing, "What if this line of defense is breached?"

Yan Jing seemed to be deep in thought.

"We will do our best to push our influence deeper into the star realm. First, it provides early warning, and second, it compresses the survival space of the Cloud Beast Civilization," Lin Yue explained, "Making them dare not expand recklessly."

"Otherwise, if we completely abandon the star realm, they will soon be able to calmly establish the fourth and even the fifth Mother Nest Lair. Once they launch a large-scale attack, the defensive pressure will be even greater."

"Historically, the time when the Luo Bu Hai Star Realm's defense line was breached, it was like this. In the end, it caused the death of millions of people," Lin Yue said solemnly, "After all, the entrances are becoming increasingly unstable, and there's always a possibility of expansion. If it suddenly expands to thousands of kilometers without prior warning, and millions of beasts rush into the Blue Star... even a large number of Flying Heaven Martial Artists would not be able to completely defend against them."

"Moreover, the Luo Bu Hai Star Realm is extremely rich in resources."

Li Yuan and his team had already understood this.

Xia Guo's defense strategy against Luo Bu Hai was to attack as a form of defense and strive to seize various cultivation resources from the Luo Bu Hai Star Realm.

"Your task now."

"Is to carry out reconnaissance according to our previous scouting," Lin Yue said, "Go deep into the Luo Bu Hai Star Realm and destroy the forward bases established by the Cloud Beast Civilization... Do your best to eliminate the second-rank beasts you encounter."

"Especially those powerful second-rank beasts. If we don't eliminate most of them, when the Cloud Beast Civilization launches an attack, without powerful second-rank beasts to attract their firepower, it will be very disadvantageous for our Battle Fortresses."

Li Yuan, Yan Jing, and the others listened carefully.

The powerful Battle Fortresses were dangerous even for Flying Heaven Martial Artists to enter alone.

But a sufficient number of second-rank beasts could also be very terrifying.

"Senior Lin, are there any Flying Heaven-level beasts in the Cloud Beast Civilization?" Li Yuan asked the critical question.

"Yes."

Lin Yue waved his hand, and two massive 3D projections appeared on the huge map projection above. One was a huge, hideous blood-red flying serpent, while the other was a purple-haired ape in armor, resembling a titan.

"These two are named Usai and Zhipa," Lin Yue said solemnly. "Based on our long-term observations, they most likely possess mid-level Flying Sky strength, and the chances of them being at the peak are very slim."

"The Cloud Beast Civilization is different from us. Their breakthrough probability is much lower than ours."

"Most of them are at the Flying Sky rank, and their techniques are quite ordinary. It's difficult for them to even comprehend True Intention, let alone reach the intermediate level of the Sixth Stage," Lin Yue added.

Mid-level Flying Sky strength?

Li Yuan frowned slightly, and Yan Jing and Luo Chan exchanged glances, their eyes revealing a hint of apprehension.

Such strength posed a significant threat to them.

"So far, they have only taken action once," Lin Yue said gravely. "That was eight years ago, when Rudnev attacked their Mother Nest Lair."

"In that battle, Rudnev led a large group of True Intention Origin Warriors, including Yu Jing He and others, into a fierce fight. In the end, they had no choice but to retreat," Lin Yue sighed. "The Mother Nest Lair is incredibly sturdy, and with the eruption of various defensive forces, along with these Flying Sky rank beasts, they managed to hold their ground."

"What?"

"Such a battle?" Li Yuan and Yan Jing were both surprised, as they had no knowledge of this information beforehand.

Luo Chan, however, remained calm.

Eight years ago, she had personally participated in that battle.

"These two leaders of the Cloud Beast Civilization in the Louhaihai Star Realm are extremely cunning. As leaders, they are unwilling to risk their lives, and even the Half Deity of the Cloud Beast Civilization is helpless against them," Luo Chan said softly. "As long as we don't approach the Mother Nest Lair, they probably won't show themselves."

"They are very afraid of Rudnev."

"In that battle, the Cloud Beast Civilization originally had four Flying Sky rank beasts, but Rudnev managed to kill two of them."

"So, as long as we are careful and don't get too close to the Mother Nest Lair, it should be safer," Luo Chan said. "Even if we do encounter them, the three of us working together should be able to retreat safely."

...

Time passed, and after a detailed discussion.

Li Yuan and Yan Jing now had a thorough understanding of the entire Louhaihai Star Realm.

Luo Chan was already familiar with this information.

Li Yuan, with his extremely high authority, knew many secrets, but he didn't dare to be careless. He listened attentively.

Every Star Realm was mysterious and unpredictable, especially when facing a powerful civilization on the other side.

"The 28 forward bases and nine scouting points marked on the map are up to you," Lin Yue said, looking at the three True Intention Origin Warriors. "We will continuously scout and do our best to transmit the latest information to you."

"Remember, don't stray more than 5,000 kilometers from the Star Realm entrance. Once you exceed this range, the signal will be lost," Lin Yue said. "Do you understand?"

"Understood."

...

Ten minutes later.

The three, who had prepared themselves, were already aboard a large transport flying vehicle with Hai Xueyuan and Lin Yue, and they swiftly crossed the rippling light curtain between heaven and earth, entering the Louhaihai Star Realm.

By not relying on their own flight, they aimed to minimize their exposure and achieve a surprise attack.

Hai Xueyuan and Lin Yue watched as they disappeared from their field of vision.

"Hai Xueyuan, is Li Yuan's strength really as strong as you said?" Lin Yue asked softly.

"Don't you believe me?" Hai Xueyuan glared.

"It's not that I don't believe, but it's hard to believe. It's astonishing that he condensed his True Intention so quickly, but to say his strength is close to Rudnev's?" Lin Yue shook his head. "It's indeed surprising."

"When I confirmed his strength, I was also amazed," Hai Xueyuan sighed.

"It's a pity Rudnev is in seclusion. Otherwise, if he were here, this war would be much easier."

The news of Rudnev's breakthrough was still unknown to even peak Flying Sky rank experts.

"Let's go back."

"And wait for Li Yuan's news." Hai Xueyuan turned and flew towards the distant command ship.

(End of Chapter)

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