Chapter 703: Xianqin Star Destroyer King List

Chapter 703: Xianqin Star Destroyer King List

Without being able to directly use the Market Projection Token, the danger of this battle naturally skyrocketed.

Boom!

After another collision, taking advantage of the moment when the Skygale of Tianxu and the Eighth-Rank Snake Demon, empowered by the Floating Continent's primordial will to peak Eighth-Rank strength, pulled away from each other, Song Chi directed his gaze to the other two battlefields.

His brows quickly furrowed, and he inwardly realized that things couldn't continue like this.

The other two Eighth-Rank Snake Demons hadn't reached peak Eighth-Rank, as they were only on a Seventh-Rank Floating Continent, but the situation was still far from optimistic.

The Mirror Warship was still holding its own, thanks to the successful replication of the Mythic Pulse Energy Shield, which provided excellent defense.

However, the Flame Wrath Giant was struggling. It had barely reached Eighth-Rank strength in its berserk state, and the Floating Continent beneath it was actively repelling and suppressing it. Even with the protection of the Dinghai Longxiang, it was already at a significant disadvantage.

The Ascension Star Destroyer, and the Skygale of Tianxu, which had undergone extensive enhancements, were not weak. They almost possessed the strength of a peak Star Destroyer, capable of directly confronting ordinary Eighth-Rank dominion beings. However, this was the limit. It was unrealistic to expect the current Skygale of Tianxu to easily annihilate an Eighth-Rank Snake Demon dominion.

"Unfortunately, the Asura Emperor didn't come in to prevent any external dangers. It seems the plan needs to change..."

Realizing he couldn't resolve the battle before the Flame Wrath Giant was overwhelmed, Song Chi immediately altered his strategy.

With a thought, one of the two mythic components on the Skygale of Tianxu, the Chronal Chessboard, was activated.

Chronal Chessboard: Time Cage, activate!

Humming sounds filled the air as vast temporal energy surged, and a rainbow of light glowed faintly on the hull of the Skygale of Tianxu.

Directly opposite, the Eighth-Rank Snake Demon dominion sensed the intense threat emanating from the Skygale of Tianxu. Its Eighth-Rank power erupted, and a terrifying pressure enveloped a large portion of the valley, rapidly advancing towards the Skygale of Tianxu.

Clearly, the Eighth-Rank Snake Demon dominion intended to disrupt the Skygale of Tianxu's next attack.

However, Song Chi had anticipated this. As the Chronal Chessboard was activated, another component was also triggered.

Mythic Pulse Energy Shield: Mythic Pulse Wave!

A hyper-frequency pulse suddenly erupted from the bow of the Skygale of Tianxu, heading straight for the Eighth-Rank Snake Demon dominion. This pulse was intangible and completely ignored the solidified Eighth-Rank pressure surrounding the Snake Demon, accurately penetrating its body.

In the next second, the overwhelming pressure dissipated like the wind. If Song Chi hadn't seen it with his own eyes, he might have found it hard to believe that the massive creature before him was an Eighth-Rank dominion, as it now emitted no energy at all.

Knowing that the Mythic Pulse Wave had taken effect, Song Chi wasted no time. He activated the concentrated temporal energy from the Chronal Chessboard.

Swish!

The temporal energy shot forward, effortlessly penetrating the Eighth-Rank Snake Demon dominion, which was now unable to activate any energy. A violent spatial fluctuation then emerged in the sky. When the fluctuations subsided, the Eighth-Rank Snake Demon dominion had vanished, leaving only two Eighth-Rank Snake Demons and Song Chi in the sky.

Only Song Chi knew that the vanished Eighth-Rank Snake Demon had been sealed into a completely enclosed time-stopped space. Although it was the lowest level, a thousand-year prison created by 36 time chess pieces, it was enough to buy him time.

After completing the seal, Song Chi immediately directed the Skygale of Tianxu to join the battle with the Mirror Warship.

The moment the ten blood-soaked chains generated by the Dragon Blood Demon Lock Chain restrained the Eighth-Rank Snake Demon dominion, Song Chi's Limitless Immortal Quantum Sword Light, which had just recovered from its cooldown, erupted again. Together with the Mirror Warship, they launched their most powerful attack.

However, this was clearly not enough. It only inflicted significant injuries on the Eighth-Rank Eight-Armed Serpent Demon facing the mirror warship. To thoroughly eliminate it, one more step was needed.

Song Chi's mind shifted again, and several components of the mirror warship reactivated.

Replicate [Soul-Swallowing Altar], activate!

Replicate black [Neutron Star Core Armor] → Replicate colorful [Neutron Star Core Armor]

Replicate [Primordial Copper Ram] · "Primordial Impact"!

Replicate [Sovereign Ivory Ram] · "Elephant Charge"!

Replicate [Antimatter Evolution Engine] · "Hyperspeed Burst"!

Replicate colorful [Neutron Star Core Armor] · "Neutron Star Fission"!

Replicate colorful [Neutron Star Core Armor] · "Gamma Ray Burst"!

Under the control of the replicated Skybrain, multiple components activated almost simultaneously. In Song Chi's eyes, the mirror warship suddenly transformed into a blur, hurtling straight toward the Eighth-Rank Eight-Armed Serpent Demon. The moment the mythic pulse shield on the mirror warship collided with the serpent, it abruptly transformed into a miniature neutron star.

The extreme heat enveloped the serpent entirely. Before it could even scream in agony from the terrifying scorching, a more fearsome gamma ray burst shot out, piercing through the already bloody wounds on the serpent's body, completely perforating it.

This series of explosions occurred in an instant, but the power unleashed was horrifying. Combined with the serpent's existing injuries, its life force quickly dissipated.

Even though this was all part of the plan, Song Chi was still deeply shaken by the sight.

Almost instantly slaying an Eighth-Rank Eight-Armed Serpent Demon gave him a new understanding of the terrifying burst power of the colorful mythic-quality [Neutron Star Core Armor]. For a moment, he even felt the urge to use the [Soul-Swallowing Altar] to evolve the [Neutron Star Core Armor] to a colorful mythic quality.

However, he soon shook his head.

Neutron Star Core Armor Level 90

Quality: Black (43/100)

...

Over several centuries, through various acquisitions and searches across multiple high-tier Star Sea Floating Continents, he had almost collected half of the hundred neutron star fragments. Using the [Soul-Swallowing Altar] to ascend now would render all his efforts futile.

Moreover, the [Soul-Swallowing Altar] was a one-time use item, and using it on the [Neutron Star Core Armor], which could evolve on its own, would be too wasteful.

Without further thought, after dealing with the Eighth-Rank Eight-Armed Serpent Demon, the two warships immediately targeted the last Eighth-Rank Serpent Demon. With the assistance of the Tianxu Skygale and the mirror warship, the outcome was a foregone conclusion.

This time, Song Chi did not aim to kill. After severely injuring the third Eighth-Rank Serpent Demon, he shattered the light barrier above it and left the final blow to the Progenitor.

Two out of the three Eighth-Rank Serpent Demon Overlords were now dealt with. Song Chi then released the peak Eighth-Rank Serpent Demon from the Time Prison and, with the help of the mirror warship and the Asura Emperor, completely destroyed it.

Of course, the final blow was still left to Song Shiyuan.

There was a minor interlude during this process. Song Shiyuan was reluctant to kill the peak Eighth-Rank Serpent Demon Overlord.

According to him, the Immovable Vidyaraja had already obtained two strands of Eighth-Rank saint blood, along with over a dozen strands of Seventh-Rank saint blood, [Stellar Essence], [Time Fruit], [Eighth-Tier Sovereign Blood], and the subsequent Seventh-Level Floating Continent Ascension energy tide. The Ascension success rate would certainly not be less than 70%, which was sufficient.

In his view, Song Chi's talent was evident. Although he had just ascended to the rank of a star-destroying warship captain, he would inevitably challenge the rank of a Star River Warship in the future, and it would not be long. Early preparation was essential.

He even returned the [Dual Differentiation] component from the Immovable Vidyaraja to Song Chi.

This dual differentiation was created by the miracle cloning chamber, and Song Shiyuan had already added the Blood Chalice cloning template to it. His intention was clear: he wanted Song Chi to use the miracle cloning chamber to clone the Blood Chalice and secure this strand of peak Eighth-Rank Snake Demon Overlord Holy Blood.

Song Chi hesitated for a moment but then shook his head in refusal.

"Ancestor, the difficulty of assaulting a Star Destroyer is evident, and the Ascension success rate should be as high as possible. You should take this strand of peak Eighth-Rank Holy Blood..."

However, while Song Chi was willing to forego exterminating the peak Eighth-Rank Snake Demon Overlord, he did not refuse to take back the miracle cloning chamber.

Song Shiyuan was right; although his time Ascending to a Star Destroyer was short, it wouldn't be long before he aimed for a Galactic Vessel. He indeed needed to prepare in advance.

In the main control room of the Skygale of Tianxu, a status panel appeared before Song Chi's eyes.

Miracle Cloning Chamber
Level: 80
Quality: Black
Unique Trait: Miraculous Cloning
Current Cloning Templates: {Soul-Devouring Altar Level 70 - Black}, {Mirror Image Level 80 - Black}, {Blood Chalice Level 80 - Gold}

With a thought, the miracle cloning chamber transformed into the Blood Chalice component from the cloning template.

For a long time to come, this component would remain in the Skygale of Tianxu, until Song Chi decided to formally challenge the Galactic Vessel. This also meant that during this period, he couldn't use the real Soul-Devouring Altar component unless he was willing to lose the ace of temporarily Ascending a Mythical component in his mirror image warship before reaching the Galactic Vessel.

'If I can't use it, then so be it. It's just a Galactic Vessel; this hurdle won't hold back the Skygale of Tianxu for long...'

"Xiao Chi, come over quickly!"

A communication component in the warship suddenly buzzed, interrupting Song Chi's thoughts.

It was the Ancestor and the others calling, apparently having just figured out the special effects of this Spiritual Ground.

Song Chi, who was also very interested, immediately directed the warship to land.

Including the initial one, that made four Eighth-Rank Snake Demon Overlords. For such a Spiritual Ground to have so many Eight-Armed Serpent Demons guarding it, it certainly wasn't an ordinary place.

...

At the same time, billions of light-years away.

In the Xinfu Human Galaxy Cluster, the Xianqin Divine Empire, on Xianqin Continent.

In the depths of the Xinfu Ancestral Court, within a chamber enveloped in chaos and rainbow light.

Just as Song Chi's battle with the Eighth-Rank Snake Demon Overlords concluded, a large number of screens converged in this chamber.

These densely packed screens displayed various battle scenes, and the central screen showed the detailed battle footage of the Skygale of Tianxu.

The footage included all the detailed scenes from the valley battle, with chaos and rainbow light intertwining around it, continuously analyzing all the detailed data within.

Within a few dozen seconds, rows of chaos and rainbow text began to appear in the center of the chamber.

Civilization Monitor Analysis Data:

Target: 1101

Rank: Ultimate Star Destroyer

Standard Combat Power: Senior Eighth-Rank

Maximum Combat Power: Peak Eighth-Rank

Talent Rating: Super Galactic Cluster Elite Level ~ Sub-Civilization Elite Level

Overall Evaluation: Superior combat power, excellent talent, eligible for the [Xianqin Star Destroyer King List - 39]

After this data was listed, it was quickly sent to the core database of the Xinfu Ancestral Court.

At the same time, in the Xianqin Dragon Court City, at the central square of the Dragon Court.

As usual, this super-metropolis was teeming with people. Even during the Civilization War, which had significantly reduced the population, it still couldn't diminish the status of this city, known as the highest threshold super-metropolis in the Xianqin Divine Empire.

At that moment, the iconic monument in the central square of the Dragon Court, the Xianqin Divine King Stele that had stood there for over 200,000 years, suddenly began to tremble.

The surrounding Ember Captains, all wealthy and well-informed about the situation, were shocked by the scene.

"The Divine Stele moves, a new king appears. This means the Divine Empire's Star Destroyer King List has undergone a new change!"

"Compared to the multiple times the Divine Stele has mourned over the past few centuries, signaling the fall of old kings, this is a significant piece of good news."

"I wonder who will make it onto the list this time and where they will rank?"

"It can't be much, probably around 90th place or lower..."

"The Hundred Kings of the Divine List, each one capable of soloing an Eighth-Rank Eight-Armed Serpent Demon, are terrifyingly powerful. The higher the rank, the more formidable the combat strength. Most new entries usually hover around the 90th mark, with very few managing to break into the top 90..."

"That's right. I once witnessed a Divine List king in action, accompanying my ancestor. He brutally crushed a seasoned Eighth-Rank Eight-Armed Serpent Demon, utterly terrifying. Later, I found out he was ranked 50th on the King List..."

"50th? Could it be the Undying King of the War King Hall?"

"Yes, exactly the Undying King!"

...

Amidst the numerous discussions, the tremors of the Xianqin Divine King Stele in the center of the square finally ceased. Immediately, countless eyes focused on the stele's surface.

Surprisingly, there were no immediate exclamations from the crowd. Instead, many captains' faces showed signs of confusion.

"That's strange. I don't see any changes in the 90-100 range."

"Not just the 90-100 range, I didn't see any changes in the 80-89 range either!"

...

The entire square remained silent for a few seconds before sudden exclamations erupted.

"Am I seeing things? Wasn't the 39th position previously held by Southern Conqueror King Ying Song? What happened?"

"40th. The Southern Conqueror King has dropped to 40th. The 39th position is now held by the Lord of the Vast Skies..."

"The Lord of the Vast Skies? That name was never on the Divine King Stele before. This is a new entry!"

"Directly jumping to 39th, this Lord of the Vast Skies is truly formidable."

"Could it be that he gained a great fortune on the frontlines of the Civilization War?"

...

In the Linglong Galaxy, within the communication channel of a major power.

"Elder, have you heard of the title 'Lord of the Vast Skies'?"

"Lord of the Vast Skies? No, I haven't. Why the sudden interest?"

"Just received word that he has jumped to 39th on the Xianqin Star Destroyer King List."

"Really?"

...

At this moment, the entire Xianqin Divine Empire was in an uproar. Countless Ember Captains were using every channel to gather information about the Lord of the Vast Skies, and the news was spreading rapidly.

It was only a matter of time before the other three empires would also be aware.

Song Chi, the main figure, was currently unaware of all this. Given his position on the frontlines of the Civilization War, it would likely be a long time before he learned of these developments.

At this moment, Song Chi, or rather, the entire Song Family leadership, was focused on the valley beneath them.

Based on the information obtained by Song Wujian and others, the valley's Spiritual Ground had the unique property of enhancing fertility.

Note that the key is fertility, not just the probability of conception. It also includes the number of offspring and the survival rate of the fetuses.

Species that reproduce here will not only have a significantly higher chance of conceiving, but the rates of twins, triplets, and even higher-order multiples will also increase, along with the survival rate of the offspring.

Upon hearing this, Song Chi immediately understood why the Eight-Armed Serpent Demons had left four Eighth-Rank Serpent Demons to guard this place. Due to the unique properties of this Spiritual Ground, the valley's value had skyrocketed, making it almost impossible to quantify.

For the Song Family, this place could not only serve as a living space for the family's elite but could also be developed into a large breeding facility.

Song Chi and his companions had already decided on the species to be bred.

"Ancestor, let's choose the ancient demons. The dozens of ancient demons that Xiao Chi brought back by chance, after centuries of breeding by the family, now number over three hundred. Although this is still a small number, if we cultivate them properly in this valley for a few centuries, it will be easy to surpass ten thousand. At that point, they will become a signature enslaved species of our Song Family!"

In the encrypted group chat, Song Shiyuan's eyes sparkled as he spoke.

All the senior members nodded in agreement, fully endorsing this suggestion.

The ancient demon is a branch of the Star Sea’s top-tier advanced civilization, the ancient clan. Its cultural heritage is on par with that of the Eight-Armed Serpent Demon clan, and its genetic bloodline and innate talents are equally formidable. What's more, the ancient demon has no ties to the Abyssal Demon Gods and can be controlled by enslavement devices, making it an absolutely perfect candidate for enslavement.

Previously, despite the family's deliberate allocation of a Level 6 Floating Continent as a breeding ground for these ancient demons, the breeding process was extremely slow. Now, this Spiritual Ground valley has given the Song Family hope of fully cultivating the ancient demon race.

Compared to the angels that many superpowers prefer to breed, the ancient demon may fall short, but given the Song Family's current resources, breeding an angel slave race is still too challenging. The ancient demon race is clearly a better fit.

The discussion in the group chat continued, and soon, Song Wujian's voice came through, though his tone was far from optimistic.

"If we can fully control this Spiritual Ground, it would be ideal for breeding ancient demons and Shining Eye Birds. However, I'm worried that the Eight-Armed Serpent Demon clan won't let this go easily!"

"Being able to assign four Eighth-Rank Serpent Demon Overlords to guard this place suggests that even if it's not the entire Eight-Armed Serpent Demon clan, it is at least connected to one or more Ninth-Rank Serpent Demon Overlords. It's even possible that this place was a breeding ground for the direct descendants of a Ninth-Rank Serpent Demon Overlord before we took it over.

While we have temporarily occupied this valley, we can't guarantee that the Ninth-Rank Serpent Demon Overlord won't secretly intervene."

As he spoke, Song Wujian's expression grew increasingly grave.

After a moment's pause, he continued:

"Therefore, the arrangements for this Floating Continent need to be adjusted. Xiao Chi, leave one of your enslaved creatures here, equipped with a Market Projection Token. If anything goes wrong, we'll have a chance to respond!"

"As for the family, we won't send a fleet to garrison here for now. Just leave a detachment of enslaved creatures to assist Xiao Chi!"

Song Chi didn't say much in response, merely nodding lightly.

His thoughts differed somewhat from those of the patriarch.

In his view, the likelihood of a Ninth-Rank Serpent Demon Overlord returning in person was very low. As time passes, the Civilization War will only intensify, and currently, they can only send Eighth-Rank Serpent Demon Overlords to guard this place. In the future, they will be even more preoccupied.

Given the current advancement trends of the four major empires of the Flame Era, it is clear that they aim to completely annihilate the Eight-Armed Serpent Demon civilization. As a result, every Ninth-Rank combatant of the Eight-Armed Serpent Demon civilization is likely to be tightly constrained, leaving them no room for additional maneuvers.

However, this was just his current speculation, and the exact course of events remained uncertain. It was always better to err on the side of caution.

After that, the Song Family stayed on the Level 7 Floating Continent known as the Young Serpent Floating Continent for several decades, clearing out the remaining Eight-Armed Serpent Demons and resources. They even cleared the surrounding star regions, and the other fleets of the Advance Fleet completed their tasks and regrouped with them.

Following this, the 11th Advance Fleet continued its advance, trailing behind the main fleet of the Immortal Qin Divine Empire, steadily moving toward the Demon God Floating Continent at the heart of the galactic cluster.

Besides the Immortal Qin Divine Empire's fleet, there were also the joint fleets of the Shenxia Empire and the Chi Yu Divine Empire to the south, and the Saint Federation's fleet to the west.

Under this advance, the joint fleet of the Shenxia Empire and the Chi Yu Divine Empire naturally faced the most resistance from the Eight-Armed Serpent Demon civilization. However, since it was a joint effort of two major empires, which together accounted for roughly half of the Flame Era human civilization's combat strength, the advance was not significantly impeded.

(End of Chapter)

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