In a high-level martial arts game, a wife is given to you at the start.

Chapter 910 The Immortal King

Tenma's body trembled violently, and fine beads of sweat appeared on his forehead.

He could feel the oppressive aura emanating from Lin Qiye gradually increasing.

That was a terrifying aura capable of crushing everything.

Even though he was just a strategist, he could feel the terrifying power behind that force.

"Lord Lin... Lord Lin..."

His voice was trembling.

"Although Lord Tianyu is not as strong as Lord Lin, he still commands over a hundred interstellar war gods, making him a powerful force within the Galactic Empire..."

"overlord?"

Lin Qiye murmured softly, a mocking smile curving his lips.

"Before me, so-called overlords are nothing but ants."

He stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over Tianma Yi.

"I'm giving you a chance."

Tianma's heart sank suddenly.

"Wha...what opportunity?"

Lin Qiye's eyes were as deep as an abyss, as if they could see into people's hearts.

"Tell me, what exactly does the Heavenly King intend to do?"

His voice was calm, yet it carried an undeniable authority.

"Is the alliance a pretense, a test?"

Tianma Yi's pupils suddenly contracted.

"Lord Tennohito only wanted to..."

"What are you thinking about?"

Lin Qiye's voice suddenly turned cold.

"Want to see my strength? Want to know my relationship with the Great Emperor? Or do you want to see if I'll make a move against the Charioteer?"

Tenma's body trembled violently, and his face was ashen white.

"Lord Lin... Lord Lin is wise..."

He gritted his teeth and decided to tell the truth.

"Lord Tianyu does indeed want to test Lord Lin's strength and intentions."

He took a deep breath, his voice carrying a hint of sincerity.

Anyway, he's just a strategist!

It's the same with everyone?!

Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over Tianma Yi, who was kneeling on the ground.

A slight smile played on his lips, and a hint of amusement flashed in his eyes.

"To be honest, he's a smart man."

Tianma Yi's body trembled slightly, and he dared not raise his head.

He knew that his life was now in the hands of the man in front of him.

The slightest mistake could lead to death and the annihilation of one's spiritual essence.

"Lord Lin is wise."

His voice carried a hint of respect.

Lin Qiye slowly walked down the high platform, his footsteps echoing in the main hall.

Each step felt like a heavy hammer blow to Tianma Yi's heart.

"I have a few questions for you."

Lin Qiye's voice was calm, yet it carried an undeniable authority.

"Answer truthfully, and I will spare your life."

Tianma nodded quickly.

"I will speak frankly and without reservation!"

Lin Qiye stopped in front of him and looked at him.

"The first question."

"What level of strength has the Heavenly King reached now?"

Tenma's body trembled slightly as he answered truthfully.

"Reporting to Lord Lin, Lord Tianyu is currently at the peak of the half-step Human King realm, only one step away from the true Human King realm."

Lin Qiye's eyes narrowed slightly.

"A half-step peak Human King?"

He murmured softly, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"He does have some skill."

Tenma quickly continued.

"Lord Tianyu has a hundred interstellar war gods under his command, controlling the entire Auriga constellation..."

Lin Qiye nodded slightly.

This intelligence meant nothing to him.

However, the fact that the Heavenly King takes this so seriously, even sending someone to test him, indicates that the Heavenly King has already felt threatened.

"The second question."

Lin Qiye paused slightly.

What is the relationship between the Heavenly King and the Great Emperor?

Tianma Yi's pupils suddenly contracted.

This question touches upon the deepest secrets of the Galactic Empire.

He opened his mouth as if he wanted to say something, but dared not speak.

Lin Qiye's gaze turned slightly cold.

"What? You don't want to talk about it?"

Tenma's body trembled violently.

"Your subordinate... Your subordinate dares not conceal the truth."

He took a deep breath, his voice trembling slightly.

"However... this issue involves the core secrets of the Galactic Empire, and I only know a little bit about it..."

Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze calm.

"explain."

Just one word, yet it carried a devastating pressure.

Tenma's body trembled violently, and he quickly spoke.

"yes!"

"Lord Tengu was once one of the twelve royal generals who served as close attendants to His Majesty the Great Emperor."

His voice carried a hint of awe.

"Ten thousand years ago, His Majesty the Great Emperor fell into a deep sleep, and Lord Tianyu, along with several other important ministers, jointly ruled the Galactic Empire."

"Their relationship was nominally that of ruler and subject, but in reality..."

He paused, his voice growing softer and softer.

"In fact, Lord Tenyu has always wanted to break free from the shackles of the Great Emperor and become a true overlord."

A knowing glint flashed in Lin Qiye's eyes.

That makes sense.

The reason why the Heavenly King is so wary of the Great Emperor's resurgence is that once the Great Emperor returns, he will lose his current status and power.

They might even be purged for knowing too many secrets.

"So, the Heavenly King already knew about Empress Silverfrost's defection to the Abyss?"

Tenma's body trembled violently.

"Your subordinate... Your subordinate dares not speak presumptuously."

He gritted his teeth, his voice tinged with bitterness.

"But as far as I know, Lord Tenno does indeed have some knowledge of the Abyss."

"But... he pretended not to know anything, sitting on the sidelines watching the tigers fight."

Lin Qiye's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Sit back and watch the tigers fight?"

He murmured softly, a mocking smile curving his lips.

"Old fox."

Tenma didn't dare to reply and could only lower his head.

Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over Tianma Yi.

"One last question."

His voice was calm, yet sharp.

"What does the awakening of the great emperor mean for King Tengu?"

Tianma Yi's pupils suddenly contracted.

This question touches upon the most fundamental secret of the Heavenly King.

He knew that answering this question would be tantamount to completely betraying the Heavenly King.

But if he doesn't answer, he probably won't be able to leave this hall today.

He took a deep breath, his voice trembling slightly.

"If...if His Majesty the Great Emperor were to awaken, Lord Tenyu would likely lose a great deal."

His voice was hoarse and weak.

"He knows too many secrets. If His Majesty awakens, the Heavenly King will likely meet a difficult end."

A playful glint flashed in Lin Qiye's eyes.

He stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on Pegasus.

"I am very satisfied with your answer."

Tenma breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"Thank you for the compliment, Lord Lin."

However, Lin Qiye's next words made his heart jump into his throat again.

"But I have another question."

Lin Qiye's voice was calm, yet it carried an undeniable authority.

"Was the Heavenly King's real purpose in sending you here to test whether I would take action against him?"

Tenma's body trembled violently.

"Lord Lin... Lord Lin is wise..."

He gritted his teeth, his voice tinged with bitterness.

"Lord Tianyu is indeed worried that Lord Lin will take action against him."

"After all... Lord Lin's current strength is enough to threaten the safety of the Charioteer."

Lin Qiye's eyes narrowed slightly.

Threat?

He chuckled softly.

He stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping across the vast sea of ​​stars in the distance.

"Tell the Heavenly King that I will not take action against him for the time being."

Tenma breathed a slight sigh of relief.

"Thank you very much, Lord Lin!"

However, Lin Qiye's next words made his heart jump again.

"But I have three conditions."

Lin Qiye's voice was calm, yet it carried an undeniable authority.

"First, I intend to launch the Planetary Fire Project across the entire Auriga region."

"Secondly, the trade routes of the Auriga constellation are open to me."

"Third, the Heavenly King himself came to pay his respects."

Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over Tianma Yi.

"But I will give you one year."

"If I do not receive a reply within a year—"

A cold glint flashed in his eyes.

"I wouldn't mind going to the Charioteer's Palace myself."

Tenma's body trembled violently.

"Understood!"

He immediately knelt down, his forehead hitting the ground heavily.

"I will certainly give Lord Lin a reply within a year!"

Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze calm.

"Go."

Tenma stood up, bowed respectfully, and turned to walk out of the hall.

Jiang Yulan watched Tianma Yi's departing figure and took a step forward.

"Master, are you really going to let him go back?"

Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over the vast sea of ​​stars in the distance.

"Why won't you let go?"

His voice was calm, yet it carried a hint of arrogance.

"He is merely a messenger; killing him will do me no good."

He turned around and his gaze fell on the Golden Feather Empress.

"As for you, is there anything you'd like to say?"

Empress Jin Yu stepped forward, her slightly protruding belly barely visible beneath her long golden dress.

"Master is wise."

Her voice carried a hint of respect.

"The Heavenly King is a cunning and treacherous man who is determined to dominate the Galactic Empire."

"If he knew his master's strength, he might unite with other constellations to deal with him."

Lin Qiye's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Other zodiac signs?"

Empress Jin Yu nodded slightly.

"As far as I know, there are several other powerful forces in the Galactic Empire besides Auriga."

She paused, then continued.

"First is Corona Borealis, controlled by the Corona Borealis Empress. She is a mortal enemy of the Frost Empress and has always wanted to annex Vega."

"Secondly, there's the constellation Perseus, controlled by King Perseus. He's a notorious opportunist, siding with whoever is strongest."

"Finally, there is the North Star Region, controlled by the North Star Lord. This person is mysterious and unpredictable, and it is said that his strength is unfathomable. He never participates in the conflicts of the Galactic Empire."

Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over the Golden Feather Empress.

"Whom do you think I should deal with first?"

Empress Jin Yu pondered for a moment before slowly speaking.

"I believe we should take Perseus first."

Lin Qiye's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Perseus?"

Empress Jin Yu nodded slightly.

"Although King Perseus is quite powerful, he is weak-willed and only knows how to curry favor with the powerful."

"If the master demonstrates sufficient strength, he will surely submit willingly."

She paused, then continued.

"Once Perseus submits, Corona Borealis will inevitably feel threatened. At that time, Master can unite with Perseus to deal with Corona Borealis together."

"As for the North Star region..."

Her voice paused slightly.

"I suggest we leave that place alone for now."

Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over the Golden Feather Empress.

Why?

A hint of seriousness flashed in the eyes of the Golden Feather Empress.

"Because the origin of Polaris is very mysterious."

Her voice was low.

"As far as I know, the North Star Lord is a being who rose to power alongside the Great Emperor ten thousand years ago."

"Back then, he fought alongside the Great Emperor and together they laid the foundation for the Galactic Empire."

"Later, the great emperor fell into a deep sleep, and the North Star Lord also went into seclusion in the North Star Region, never participating in any disputes."

"But no one dared to underestimate him."

Lin Qiye's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Rise alongside a great emperor?"

He murmured softly, a playful smile curving his lips.

"interesting."

He stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping across the vast sea of ​​stars in the distance.

"Tell the war general that the clearing operation in Vega can be slowed down somewhat."

Jiang Yulan quickly agreed.

"Yes, Master!"

Lin Qiye turned around and glanced at the female war goddesses beside him.

"From this moment forward, I will personally make a trip to the constellation Perseus."

His voice was calm, yet it carried an undeniable authority.

"I am going to see that Perseus King."

Empress Jin Yu and her ten sisters exchanged glances, a glint of wild joy flashing in their eyes.

"Your subordinate is willing to accompany you, Master!"

Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over the eleven women from the Golden Feather Clan.

The corners of his mouth turned up slightly.

"Need not."

Empress Jin Yu's expression changed slightly.

"Owner……"

Lin Qiye waved his hand.

"You are currently six months pregnant and should not travel long distances."

His gaze fell on the Golden Feather Empress's protruding belly, a soft light flashing in his eyes.

"Take good care of yourself during pregnancy."

Empress Jin Yu's eyes reddened slightly.

"Thank you for your concern, Master."

She gently stroked her swollen belly, her voice tinged with emotion.

Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over Jiang Yulan beside him.

"Yulan, you will accompany me on this journey."

A gleam of wild joy flashed in Jiang Yulan's eyes.

"Yes, Master!"

She immediately knelt down, her voice filled with barely concealed excitement.

Just three months ago, she went through another postpartum period to recover her health.

That was the right thing to do!

Now, the master has chosen himself!

"Thank you for your trust, Master!"

Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over the vast sea of ​​stars in the distance.

"besides--"

He paused, a playful smile curving his lips.

"Bring all the female warriors who are recuperating here."

Jiang Yulan was slightly taken aback, then understood.

"Understood!"

She quickly agreed.

……

at the same time.

Auriga, the main star region.

Tianma knelt prostrate in the main hall, his forehead pressed tightly against the ground.

His body trembled violently, and his voice was filled with terror.

"Your Majesty, I...I'm back."

The Heavenly King sat upright in the main seat, his brows furrowed.

"What did Tianlin Qiye say?"

Tenma took a deep breath, his voice trembling slightly.

"Reporting back to Your Majesty, Lin Qiye... he put forward three conditions."

The Heavenly King paused slightly.

"explain."

"First, he wants to fully promote the Spark Program in Auriga."

The Heavenly King's face instantly turned ashen.

"Secondly, the trade routes of Auriga are open to him."

A chilling killing intent flashed in the eyes of the Heavenly King.

"What?!"

He suddenly stood up, and golden light surged wildly around him.

Tenma's body trembled violently.

"Your Majesty, please calm your anger!"

He quickly kowtowed, his voice tinged with fear.

"Lin Qiye said that if he does not receive a reply within a year, he would not mind making a trip to the Charioteer's Seat in person."

The Heavenly King's expression turned extremely ugly.

He knew what that meant.

Lin Qiye is threatening him!

"hateful--!!!"

He let out an angry roar, and golden light surged around him.

The entire hall trembled violently under the impact of that force.

Tianma knelt on the ground, trembling, and dared not raise his head.

King Tenno took a deep breath and forced himself to calm down.

He knew that now was not the time to lose his temper.

He had to find a way to deal with Lin Qiye's threat.

"One year..."

He muttered to himself, a thoughtful glint in his eyes.

He turned around and his gaze fell on Tenma.

"Issue the order: I wish to summon all generals and strategists to discuss countermeasures."

Tianma nodded quickly.

"Yes, Your Majesty!"

He stood up, bowed respectfully, and turned to walk out of the hall.

however--

Just as he turned around—

A golden light burst forth from the palm of the Heavenly King!

"puff--!!!"

Tenma's body shattered instantly under the impact of that light!

Blood splattered, staining the entire hall red!

His face was filled with disbelief.

He didn't understand why the Heavenly King wanted to kill him.

He clearly brought back important intelligence.

He was clearly acting on the orders of the Heavenly King.

But what he didn't know was—

He knows too much.

People who know too much never have a good ending.

The Heavenly King stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over the corpse that had already turned to ashes.

His eyes were as cold as frost, devoid of any emotion.

"waste."

He snorted coldly.

"They didn't even know how they died."

He turned around, his gaze falling on the vast sea of ​​stars in the distance.

"Lin Qiye..."

He muttered to himself, a chilling killing intent flashing in his eyes.

"Do you think I'll just sit here and wait to die?"

A sinister smile curled at the corner of his mouth.

"I'd like to see just how capable you are, daring to threaten me!"

As soon as the words fell—

He raised his hand, and a golden light surged from his palm, sweeping towards the communicator.

"Relay my order."

His voice was as cold as frost.

"Contact the North Star Lord immediately; I have something to discuss with him."

……

Vega - Grand Court Headquarters

Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back by the window, his gaze sweeping across the vast sea of ​​stars in the distance.

Jiang Yulan strode into the main hall and knelt down respectfully.

"Master, everything is ready."

Lin Qiye nodded slightly.

"Let's go."

He walked out of the hall with his hands behind his back, his steps carrying a sense of composure.

Jiang Yulan quickly followed, followed closely by hundreds of female war goddesses.

……

Vega border.

Hundreds of warships slowly sailed through the void.

On the flagship, Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back at the bow, his gaze sweeping across the vast sea of ​​stars in the distance.

"Owner."

Jiang Yulan stepped forward quickly, holding a piece of intelligence in her hands.

"This is the latest information about the constellation Perseus."

Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, without turning around.

"explain."

Jiang Yulan opened the intelligence report and began her presentation.

"Perseus is located between Vega and Auriga, and controls the largest trade route of the Galactic Empire—the Perseus Route."

Her voice carried a hint of solemnity.

"Perseus King's real name is Perseus Overlord. He was a powerful figure who rose to prominence ten thousand years ago. Legend has it that he came from humble origins and rose from a commoner to become a half-step human king."

Lin Qiye's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Of humble origins?"

He murmured softly, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"That does have some merit."

Jiang Yulan continued.

"The most prominent characteristic of King Perseus is his shrewdness and worldliness; he never easily offends any power."

"During the reign of Empress Silverfrost, he was ostensibly an ally of Vega, but in reality, he was constantly hedging his bets."

"Now that the Silver Frost Empress has fallen, he has begun to gravitate towards the Charioteer's throne."

Lin Qiye's eyes narrowed slightly.

"Moving closer to the Aquarius constellation?"

Jiang Yulan nodded quickly.

"According to our intelligence, King Tengu has been in frequent contact with King Perseus recently, and it seems he is trying to win him over."

She paused, then continued.

"Moreover, King Perseus seems to be quite wary of his master's occupation of Vega."

"In his view, since his master was able to defeat the Silver Frost Empress, he was capable of defeating him as well."

"Therefore, he was constantly hesitating between submitting to his master or pledging allegiance to the Heavenly King."

Lin Qiye's gaze fell on Jiang Yulan.

"What method do you think I should use to subdue Perseus?"

Jiang Yulan pondered for a moment before slowly speaking.

"I believe we should use overwhelming force to intimidate King Perseus and let him know our master's strength."

She paused, then continued.

"As long as the master demonstrates sufficient strength, Perseus will surely submit willingly."

"Given his personality, he would never make an enemy of the strong."

Lin Qiye nodded slightly.

You have a point.

He stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping across the vast sea of ​​stars in the distance.

"But I'd like to try a different approach."

Jiang Yulan was slightly taken aback.

"What does the master mean?"

A playful glint flashed in Lin Qiye's eyes.

"I will make him submit willingly."

A hint of doubt flashed across Jiang Yulan's face.

"Willingly?"

Lin Qiye nodded slightly.

"The King of Perseus is the kind of person who values ​​profit the most."

"As long as I can give him enough benefits, he will naturally choose to submit to me."

He turned around and his gaze fell on Jiang Yulan.

"Do you know what King Perseus wants most?"

Jiang Yulan shook her head, a hint of doubt on her face.

"Please give your instructions, Master."

Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze deep and unfathomable.

"What Perseus desires most is safety."

He spoke slowly, his voice calm yet revealing a hint of insight.

"The Galactic Empire is divided among various factions, and he is caught between Vega and Auriga, walking on thin ice every day."

"He seems to be able to get along with everyone, but in reality he's like a stray dog, sticking to whoever is stronger."

Jiang Yulan nodded slightly, as if she understood something.

"Does Master mean that as long as Perseus is given enough security, he will willingly submit?"

Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"clever."

He turned around, his gaze sweeping across the distant sea of ​​stars.

"King Perseus hesitated because he didn't know if I could protect him."

"In his view, although I am powerful, the Heavenly King has managed the Emperor's Seat for ten thousand years and has a profound foundation."

"If he rashly submits to me, he will surely die if the Heavenly King makes a move."

Jiang Yulan's eyes lit up slightly.

"So, the master wants to give him a promise?"

"No."

Lin Qiye shook his head.

"I don't make promises, I only show him my strength."

A sharp glint flashed in his eyes.

"I will make King Perseus see with his own eyes what fate awaits those who oppose me."