N-M Chapter 896 The Grand Judge of Vega
Chapter 896 The Grand Judge of Vega
The edge of the Hydra constellation.
On a bustling planet, a giant light screen floats above the city's interstellar shopping plaza, broadcasting the latest announcements from the main star region.
"Project Spark, officially launched!"
"As long as you pass the qualification test, you will be eligible to join the Spark Program!"
Those who join the Spark Project will receive top-tier cultivation resources, precious potions, and the inheritance of unparalleled cultivation techniques!
"Limited spots available, first come, first served!"
The martial artists coming and going either stopped to watch, hurried past, or whispered among themselves.
……
Third floor of Xinghui Mall.
The three female warriors walked side by side down the spacious corridor, their eyes fixed on the floating light screen in the distance.
The female warrior at the front was tall and had a cold and elegant demeanor, surrounded by a faint starlight.
Her name is Leng Ruoshuang, and she is a five-star female warrior.
Beside her was a graceful and beautiful female martial artist whose aura was even stronger than Leng Ruoshuang's.
Her name is Murong Yunya. She is Leng Ruoshuang's best friend and also a six-star female martial artist.
Behind the two was a petite, somewhat timid female martial artist.
Her name was Su Xiaodie, and she was only a four-star female warrior. She was the weakest of the three, so she always followed behind the other two, looking very cautious.
The three of them stared at the distant light screen, their expressions varying.
Leng Ruoshuang frowned slightly, her eyes flashing with doubt.
"Who exactly is this Lin Qiye?"
She couldn't help but ask.
Murong Yunya shook her head.
"I don't know, I've never heard of it."
Leng Ruoshuang's brows furrowed even more.
"You've never even heard of it?"
Murong Yunya nodded slightly.
"I'm not very clear about the main star sector either."
Her gaze fell on the light screen, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes.
"However, judging from this situation, it must be some powerful family recruiting again."
Leng Ruoshuang nodded thoughtfully.
"That's true. This kind of thing is not uncommon in interstellar space."
Just then, a timid voice came from behind.
"Um... you two older sisters..."
Su Xiaodie spoke cautiously, her voice tinged with hesitation.
"I heard... this Lin Qiye, is supposedly some kind of super strong person who saved our Hydra constellation?"
Leng Ruoshuang and Murong Yunya turned their heads at the same time, their gazes falling on Su Xiaodie.
"Saving Hydra?"
Leng Ruoshuang raised an eyebrow slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in her eyes.
"Where did you hear that from?"
Su Xiaodie quickly said, "It was mentioned in the news. Not long ago, a particularly terrifying celestial beast descended upon our Hydra constellation and devoured many star systems."
"Later, it was Lin Qiye who stepped in and finally defeated that ferocious beast. It was all over the news!"
Leng Ruoshuang was stunned for a moment.
"News report?"
She turned to look at Murong Yunya, her eyes flashing with doubt.
Have you seen the news reports?
Murong Yunya shook her head.
"no."
Her voice was flat, clearly indicating that she didn't care about such things at all.
"Those are all official announcements, some true and some false, who knows?"
After thinking about it, Leng Ruoshuang also felt that there was some truth to it.
In this world, all sorts of news fly around, making it hard to distinguish between truth and falsehood.
Perhaps this so-called "super strongman who saved Hydra" is just something someone deliberately boasted about.
"Forget it, let's just ignore him."
Murong Yunya spoke indifferently, clearly showing no interest in such matters.
Her gaze fell on Su Xiaodie, a playful glint in her eyes.
"Xiaodie, you don't actually want to participate in that Spark Program, do you?"
Su Xiaodie's body trembled slightly, and she quickly shook her head.
"No...no..."
There was a hint of guilt in her voice.
"I was just saying..."
Murong Yunya shook her head slightly, a mocking smile curving her lips.
"Just saying?"
Her gaze swept over Su Xiaodie, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes.
"Do you think I don't know what kind of person you are?"
Su Xiaodie's body stiffened slightly, and a hint of embarrassment flashed across her face.
"elder sister……"
Murong Yunya sighed.
"Xiaodie, I'm not trying to be mean, but do you really think you can get away with this as a four-star female warrior?"
Her voice carried a hint of emotion.
"Project Spark... Even if it's real, do you think you'll be selected?"
Su Xiaodie's expression was rather unpleasant.
In this world where strength reigns supreme, four-star female warriors are nothing more than the lowest level of existence.
Someone like her, even if she went to that so-called Spark Program, would probably only be laughed at.
"Forget it, let's not talk about this anymore."
Leng Ruoshuang interrupted the conversation.
"Let's keep shopping. Let's not let these trivial things spoil our fun."
Murong Yunya nodded slightly.
"Too."
She turned around, about to continue walking forward—
However, her steps faltered slightly the next moment.
Because she sensed it.
She felt Su Xiaodie's gaze, which remained fixed on the light screen, her eyes flashing with complex light.
Murong Yunya's lips curled up slightly, and a knowing glint flashed in her eyes.
How could someone like Su Xiaodie not be tempted by such an opportunity?
However, what use would it be for a four-star female warrior like her to go?
I'm afraid I won't even be able to get the registration qualification.
Thinking of this, a hint of mockery flashed in Murong Yunya's eyes.
"Let's go."
She spoke softly, without saying anything more.
Su Xiaodie followed behind the two with her head down, her expression somewhat complicated.
The words on the screen were still echoing in her mind.
"Top-tier cultivation resources..."
"A precious potion..."
"The inheritance of supreme martial arts techniques..."
These words were simply unbelievable to a four-star female warrior like her.
But for some reason, her heart was pounding.
It was as if something was calling to her.
It made her want to go and see that place.
Even just a glance would be enough.
"no……"
She murmured softly, her voice barely audible.
"I'm just a four-star female warrior... How could I possibly have a chance in a place like that..."
She took a deep breath and forcefully suppressed the flutter in her heart.
however--
Her gaze, however, involuntarily fell once again on the light screen.
A complex light flickered deep within his eyes.
……
As night falls, the city's neon lights flicker outside the window, bathing the entire room in vibrant colors.
Su Xiaodie's rented apartment is located in a low-rent area not far from the Starry Sky Shopping Plaza, in an old residential building.
The house wasn't big, only about 50 square meters, and it was shared with two other female martial artists.
The living room was transformed into a small public area, furnished with an old sofa and an old-fashioned flat-screen TV.
At this moment, neither of his two roommates was there; one worked the night shift, and the other had been practicing meditation every night recently.
Therefore, the entire living room appeared exceptionally spacious and tranquil.
Su Xiaodie sat alone on the sofa, holding a cup of cheap nutrient solution in her hands, but her gaze remained fixed on the floating light screen in front of her.
The screen displayed the official registration website for the "Spark Program".
Her fingers swiped lightly across the screen, page after page of information flashing before her eyes—
"Spark Program - Phase I Recruitment Announcement"
"Recruitment Target: Female martial artists who are 18 years of age or older and in good health"
Recruitment Requirements: Applicants must pass a qualification test and be confirmed to have cultivation potential.
"First Phase Perk:"
"First, each selected participant will receive a fully furnished apartment (approximately 200 square meters) located in the Starfire New District on each planet, and will retain the right to use the apartment permanently."
"Second, those selected will receive the inheritance of top-level cultivation techniques (Heavenly Rank and above)."
"Third, those selected will receive a long-term supply of top-level cultivation resources."
Fourth, selected participants will receive one-on-one guidance from a dedicated training mentor.
"..."
Su Xiaodie's eyes nearly popped out when she saw these rewards!
Her gaze lingered on the words "Heavenly Rank and above" for a long time, as if something was stuck in her throat.
Heavenly Rank Cultivation Techniques...
The cultivation technique she is currently practicing is only the lowest level, the lower grade of the human realm.
The difference between these two methods is like heaven and earth.
If she could obtain a Heaven-rank cultivation technique, even just the basic one, her cultivation level would advance by leaps and bounds in a short period of time.
Not to mention top-tier cultivation resources, exclusive mentorship, and a fully furnished 200-square-meter apartment...
These conditions were simply unacceptable to a four-star female warrior like her, who could barely afford her rent.
Arabian Nights.
No, it's even more enticing than a fairy tale.
Su Xiaodie continued scrolling down and saw a line of text at the very bottom of the page:
Note: The Spark Program operates on a voluntary basis, and no one may force or induce another to participate in any form. The final interpretation of this program rests with the initiator.
"The principle of voluntariness..."
Su Xiaodie muttered to herself, a bitter smile appearing on her lips.
Of course she knows what the "principle of voluntariness" is.
To put it simply, it's a matter of mutual consent.
As for the statement "the final interpretation right belongs to the initiator," although she didn't quite understand the nuances, she could guess what it meant—
This means that if she really joins the Spark Project, everything from then on will be arranged by Lin Qiye.
Whatever he says goes; she has no right to refuse.
but……
Su Xiaodie raised her head, her gaze falling on the dazzling starry sky outside the window.
The huge blue moon hung in the sky, radiating a soft light.
A complex mix of emotions welled up inside her.
To be honest, she did hesitate.
Who exactly is Lin Qiye?
Why did he launch the Spark Program?
What is his real purpose?
She had no idea about these questions.
Moreover, what Murong Yunya said at the shopping mall today was not wrong—
She was just a four-star female warrior.
Does someone like her really qualify for this kind of program?
but……
Su Xiaodie lowered her head, her gaze falling once again on the light screen in front of her.
A fully furnished apartment of 200 square meters.
The highest-level cultivation technique of the Heavenly Realm.
Top-tier cultivation resources supply.
There are also dedicated cultivation mentors providing one-on-one guidance.
Any one of these conditions would be an unattainable dream for someone like her.
And now, these dreams are actually placed in front of her.
As long as she's willing, as long as she can pass the qualification test...
These could all become a reality.
"well--"
Su Xiaodie sighed deeply and drank the nutrient solution in her hand in one gulp.
The nutrient solution is the cheapest and lowest grade, costing only three credits per cup, and tastes as bitter as drinking muddy water.
But she's gotten used to it.
What can I do if I'm not used to it?
With her current income, she can't even afford a decent nutritional supplement.
Not to mention those high-end goods that cost hundreds or thousands of credits.
She put down the empty cup and stared blankly ahead.
To be honest, she has been stuck at the four-star martial artist level for a full five years.
Five years ago, when she had just broken through to the fourth star, she was full of confidence and felt that she would definitely become a fifth star, a sixth star, or even a higher level in the future.
Back then, she even dreamed that one day she could become a top powerhouse like the God of War, roaming freely in the universe and being admired by thousands.
However, five years have passed.
Instead of making any breakthroughs, she became increasingly poor.
They're so poor they can barely afford to pay their rent.
He was so poor that he took out a huge amount of loans for cultivation, and now he can barely afford to pay the interest.
So poor...
She had thought that if things really didn't work out, she would just find a man to marry.
In any case, the laws of the Water Serpent constellation do not stipulate that female warriors cannot marry, and if she marries a rich man, her debt problems can be easily solved.
Although that would mean she would become a full-time housewife, spending her days with her husband and children, and would no longer be able to cultivate herself or realize her dreams.
However, due to the pressures of life, she had no other choice.
We can't stay poor like this forever, can we?
but……
Su Xiaodie's gaze fell on the light screen again, a complex light flickering deep in her eyes.
If that Spark Program is real...
If she could actually join this program...
Then she wouldn't need to marry anyone.
She can have her own house, her own cultivation techniques, her own resources...
She can stand tall and proud in this world on her own.
She can stop worrying about rent, stop worrying about debt, stop worrying about tomorrow...
"well--"
Su Xiaodie sighed again, stood up, and walked to the window.
The night view outside the window is beautiful, with neon lights flashing, making the whole city look like a dazzling pearl.
Looking at the brightly lit scene, she felt a surge of indescribable melancholy.
This city is very large and prosperous.
But not a single lamp was lit for her.
The small room she rented was only about 20 square meters, and she had to share it with two strangers.
Every time she returned there, she felt like a tiny insect curled up in a corner, insignificant, insignificant, and not worth mentioning.
She didn't want to live like this anymore.
She wanted to change.
She wants to become stronger.
She wanted her own house, her own cultivation techniques, her own future...
And that Spark Program might be her only chance.
Su Xiaodie turned around, her gaze falling once again on the floating light screen.
Her finger hovered over the "Register" button, but she hesitated to press it.
To be honest, she was still quite nervous.
After all, she was only a four-star female warrior.
Can someone like her really be chosen?
What if I go and get laughed at?
What if people say I'm a toad trying to eat swan meat?
but……
Su Xiaodie bit her lip, recalling the words Murong Yunya had said that afternoon.
"Xiaodie, you don't actually want to participate in that Spark Program, do you?"
"Even if it were true, do you think you could be selected?"
These words were like thorns, piercing her heart.
To be honest, she was very angry.
It's true that Murong Yunya is her best friend, but Murong Yunya has always looked down on her, thinking she's poor, weak, and unambitious.
Every time they met, Murong Yunya would intentionally or unintentionally show off her six-star cultivation level, her luxurious apartment, and her newly purchased battle armor...
It was as if Su Xiaodie deserved to be trampled underfoot.
In the past, Su Xiaodie could tolerate it.
After all, what Murong Yunya said was true.
She was indeed poor, indeed weak, and indeed had no future.
but……
Su Xiaodie slowly clenched her fist, her nails digging deep into her palm.
However, she also has dignity.
She also has dreams.
She didn't want to live her whole life poor, weak, and looked down upon.
If that Spark Program is real...
If she really had a chance to change her fate...
Why doesn't she give it a try?
So what if we fail?
So what if people laugh at me?
She's already in a terrible situation, how much worse can it get?
But what if it succeeds?
What if she really gets chosen?
Then she could have her own house, her own cultivation techniques, her own future...
She can then completely escape this impoverished life!
She could then stand tall and proud in front of Murong Yunya and tell her—
You look down on me? So what!
You're only good because you come from a wealthy family!
I'm doing better than you now!
Thinking of this, a flame gradually ignited in Su Xiaodie's eyes.
That was the flame of hope.
That was the fire of ambition.
That was the flame of her dream that she had suppressed for five years, but which never went out.
She took a deep breath and hovered her finger over the "Register" button.
He hesitated for a second.
two seconds.
three seconds.
Then--
"Buzz—"
She pressed that button.
The next moment, a new page popped up on the screen:
Congratulations on successfully registering for the Spark Program!
"Please go to the nearest bloodline testing center for eligibility testing within three days."
Those who pass the test will officially become the first batch of participants in the Spark Program.
"Those who fail the test should not be discouraged. The Spark Program will continue indefinitely, and you are welcome to try again at any time."
As Su Xiaodie looked at these words, an indescribable emotion welled up in her heart.
She succeeded.
She actually signed up.
Regardless of whether I am ultimately selected, at least...
She took the first step.
"well--"
Su Xiaodie let out a long breath, leaned back on the sofa, and stared blankly at the ceiling.
The neon lights outside the window were still flashing, turning the whole room into a kaleidoscope of colors.
She lay there, her heart filled with a jumble of emotions—sweet, sour, bitter, spicy, and salty.
To be honest, she was still quite nervous.
What if the test fails?
What if people laugh at me?
just in case……
But then she remembered those tempting perks—
A fully furnished apartment of 200 square meters.
The highest-level cultivation technique of the Heavenly Realm.
Top-tier cultivation resources supply.
There are also dedicated cultivation mentors providing one-on-one guidance.
Any one of these things would be an unattainable dream for a four-star female warrior like her.
And now, these dreams are actually placed in front of her.
As long as she can pass the qualification test...
These could all become a reality.
"Never mind..."
Su Xiaodie murmured softly, her voice carrying a hint of determination.
"Let's give it a try first!"
"Even if we fail, we'll just be laughed at."
"But what if it succeeds?"
Her eyes shone with a fiery light.
"If I succeed... I can completely change my destiny!"
She clenched her fists, a surge of unprecedented determination welling up within her.
This time, she must succeed!
We must succeed, no matter what!
……
Five months later.
On the third floor of Xinghui Mall, Murong Yunya and Leng Ruoshuang sat facing each other.
"Why hasn't Xiaodie arrived yet?"
Leng Ruoshuang frowned.
"When I asked her out last time, she said she was in seclusion cultivating." Murong Yunya stirred her coffee gently, a hint of disdain on her lips. "What is she preparing this time? I wonder what she's up to."
"Forget it, let's not wait for her." Leng Ruoshuang sighed. "We..."
Before the words were finished, the door to the private room was suddenly pushed open gently.
The two of them looked up at the same time, their gazes turning towards the doorway—
Then, both of their pupils suddenly contracted.
Because they saw Su Xiaodie.
Five months later, Su Xiaodie's transformation was absolutely astounding.
She wore a well-tailored light blue dress with delicate star patterns embroidered on the hem, which swayed gently with her steps.
Her long hair was styled into an elegant updo, and she wore a new, shimmering device on her wrist.
Her skin was as white as jade, so delicate it seemed to break at a touch, and it was many times smoother than it had been five months ago.
Her eyes were bright as stars, sparkling with confidence, a stark contrast to the timid girl she had been five months ago.
The key is--
Her demeanor has changed.
Previously, Su Xiaodie always had a timid and petty temperament, like a frightened little rabbit.
But now, her aura is so powerful it's chilling.
She stood at the doorway and merely glanced at the two of them; the invisible pressure she exerted made them involuntarily sit up straight.
"This...this is Su Xiaodie?"
Murong Yunya's pupils suddenly contracted, her face filled with disbelief.
Su Xiaodie, the cowardly, poor, and struggling four-star female warrior who could barely pay her rent.
impossible?
however--
In the next instant, she saw something even more shocking.
Su Xiaodie's lower abdomen was slightly protruding.
The raised curve is not obvious; it is almost impossible to notice unless you look closely.
But Murong Yunya's eyesight was so sharp that she saw it at a glance.
She understood instantly.
Su Xiaodie is pregnant.
So she's been avoiding them for the past five months because of her—
married?
Murong Yunya's lips curled up slightly, and a knowing glint flashed in her eyes.
She said, what future can a four-star female warrior have?
She must have been forced by circumstances to find a rich man.
She might just be a mistress.
I guess she's already quite pregnant, so she's even more embarrassed to see her old girlfriends, afraid of being laughed at.
Thinking of this, a knowing glint flashed in Murong Yunya's eyes.
"Little Butterfly?"
She greeted him, her voice carrying a hint of complexity.
She stood up, her gaze falling on Su Xiaodie, a meaningful glint in her eyes.
"You haven't come out for the past five months, no matter how many times I've asked you. So you've been preparing for this?"
Her gaze swept over Su Xiaodie's slightly protruding belly, intentionally or unintentionally, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly with a hint of mockery.
Su Xiaodie was stunned for a moment.
"What are you preparing?"
Murong Yunya chuckled softly, her voice carrying a hint of profound meaning.
"Are you still pretending?"
Her gaze swept over Su Xiaodie's lower abdomen again, her eyes flashing with understanding.
"Xiaodie, tell me honestly, are you... pregnant?"
Su Xiaodie blushed slightly, lowered her head, and a shy glint flashed in her eyes.
She gently stroked her lower abdomen, a gentle smile appearing on her lips.
"Yes, that's right."
Murong Yunya and Leng Ruoshuang exchanged a glance, a knowing glint in their eyes.
Sure enough.
Leng Ruoshuang sighed, a hint of regret flashing in her eyes.
"Xiaodie, why did you suddenly get married? You didn't even tell us."
Su Xiaodie shook her head.
"I am not married."
"Not married?"
Murong Yunya nodded knowingly.
Sure enough, I guessed right!
"How could you be so careless..."
Her words carried a hint of sarcasm.
Su Xiaodie's expression stiffened slightly.
She shook her head, her voice calm.
It's not what you think.
"What is it?"
A hint of amusement flashed in Murong Yunya's eyes.
"Xiaodie, tell me honestly, did you find yourself unable to make ends meet and ended up with a rich man? Don't worry, there are no outsiders here, just tell me directly."
Her voice carried a hint of sarcasm.
"I won't laugh at you."
Leng Ruoshuang also sighed, her eyes filled with regret.
"Xiaodie, you're being too hasty. Even though you're not doing well right now, you can't just find any man for money."
Su Xiaodie frowned slightly.
Her gaze fell on the two of them, a complex light flashing in her eyes.
They seem to have misunderstood something.
She was about to explain—
However, Murong Yunya did not give her a chance.
"Xiaodie, look at the skirt armor you're wearing now."
Murong Yunya's gaze swept over Su Xiaodie's exquisite light blue dress and armor, and the corners of her mouth curled up slightly.
"Is this dress a Star Shine haute couture piece? A complete set costs over 100,000 credits. Your man is quite generous to you."
Su Xiaodie's expression stiffened slightly.
This skirt armor was actually provided free of charge by the Spark Program.
The light blue dress she chose was her favorite style.
But she knew that Murong Yunya had misunderstood.
Su Xiaodie was about to explain when Murong Yunya interrupted her.
"Xiaodie, you've really found a good man."
Murong Yunya's gaze fell on the dazzling new terminal on Su Xiaodie's wrist, a hint of disdain flashing in her eyes. It was the same new high-end model as her!
Su Xiaodie's expression darkened slightly.
She could sense the sarcasm and jealousy in Murong Yunya's words.
This person has always looked down on her.
Even more so now.
Murong Yunya's gaze swept over Su Xiaodie's slightly protruding belly again, the corners of her mouth curling up slightly, her eyes flashing with disdain.
Su Xiaodie's expression turned somewhat grim, and an invisible wave slowly emanated from her body.
This is the aura of a six-star martial artist!
Murong Yunya's expression changed instantly.
Her pupils suddenly contracted, and her face was filled with disbelief.
She stood up abruptly, staring intently at Su Xiaodie, her eyes filled with shock.
"You...your aura..."
Her voice trembled slightly.
Leng Ruoshuang also stood up, her face turning extremely pale.
They all felt it.
The aura emanating from Su Xiaodie was far stronger than that of the two of them!
How...how is this possible?!
Her aura was actually stronger than both of theirs?!
Keep in mind that both of them are five-star and six-star martial artists.
Su Xiaodie watched the two of them quietly, her eyes showing no emotion.
She gently stroked her lower abdomen, a slight smile playing on her lips.
"I've said it before, it's not what you think."
Su Xiaodie's gaze swept over the two of them, her eyes flashing with a complex light.
Her voice was calm, yet it carried an undeniable air of authority.
"The reason I was able to break through is because—"
She paused, her gaze falling on Murong Yunya.
"I participated in the Spark Program."
"Project Spark?"
Murong Yunya and Leng Ruoshuang were both stunned.
Su Xiaodie nodded slightly.
Five months ago, I passed the qualification test and officially became a participant in the first phase of the Spark Program.
Her voice carried a hint of emotion.
"Lord Lin Qiye bestowed upon me my bloodline, and also granted me a wealth of cultivation resources."
She gently stroked her lower abdomen, a slight smile playing on her lips.
"In five months, I broke through from four stars to six stars."
"In a few more months, I will be able to break through to the seventh star."
"Then came eight stars, nine stars..."
Her eyes shone with a fiery light.
Murong Yunya and Leng Ruoshuang were completely stunned.
They stared blankly at Su Xiaodie, their minds completely blank.
Spark Program?
Is it related to Lord Lin Qiye's bloodline?
Breaking through from four stars to six stars?
If someone else had said those words, they would have scoffed at them.
However, the facts were right in front of them, leaving them no choice but to believe it.
Because the aura emanating from Su Xiaodie was indeed that of a genuine six-star martial artist!
Su Xiaodie's gaze swept over the two of them, her eyes flashing with a complex light.
She knew they must be extremely regretful now.
Back then, the two of them personally mocked her, saying that she was overestimating herself and actually wanted to participate in the Spark Program.
Now, she has become a six-star martial artist, while they are still six-star martial artists.
If they had participated in the Spark Program back then, they might have already broken through to the seventh or eighth star level.
Unfortunately, there are no "what ifs" in this world.
"I have something to do, I'll be going now."
Su Xiaodie's voice was calm, yet it carried a hint of arrogance.
She stood up and glanced at the two of them.
Her voice was calm, yet it carried an undeniable air of authority.
Goodbye, my two older sisters.
She nodded slightly, then turned and walked towards the door.
Her steps were calm and graceful, a stark contrast to the timid and hesitant woman she had been five months ago.
It wasn't until her figure disappeared through the doorway that Murong Yunya and Leng Ruoshuang snapped out of their shock.
The two exchanged a glance, their eyes flashing with complex emotions.
"Project Spark..."
……
Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back on the observatory of the highest palace in the main constellation of Hydra.
Behind him, ten female war goddesses, including Jiang Yulan, stood respectfully.
"Master, the Spark Project is progressing very smoothly in Hydra."
Jiang Yulan stepped forward, her voice carrying a hint of reporting.
"To date, the first phase has covered all galaxies and major planets in the entire Hydra constellation."
Lin Qiye nodded slightly, his gaze falling on the vast sea of stars in the distance.
"How many people passed the qualification test?"
A hint of satisfaction flashed in Jiang Yulan's eyes.
"Master, the first phase of the plan has a quota of 10 billion people, but the number of applicants has already exceeded 20 billion!"
A playful glint flashed in Lin Qiye's eyes.
"So many?"
Ji Changyue stepped forward, her voice tinged with excitement.
"Master, it's because the benefits of Project Spark are too good!"
She started counting on her fingers.
"Look, first of all, it's a fully furnished 200-square-meter apartment, which is priceless on any planet!"
"Secondly, there are top-tier Heaven-rank cultivation techniques. These techniques are simply unavailable for purchase outside; only core members of the major top-tier forces are qualified to cultivate them!"
"There's also a supply of top-tier cultivation resources, and one-on-one guidance from a dedicated cultivation mentor..."
Her eyes gleamed with a fanatical light.
"These conditions combined are simply a pipe dream for the countless martial artists of the Water Hydra constellation!"
"But now, these fantastical tales have become reality. How could they not go crazy?"
Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, a slight smile playing on his lips.
He certainly knew how attractive the Spark Program was to lower-level martial artists.
In this world where strength reigns supreme, countless low-level martial artists never obtain quality cultivation resources throughout their lives.
They had no background, no resources, and no martial arts skills, so they could only struggle to survive at the very bottom.
The emergence of the Spark Program was like lighting a beacon in the darkness.
By passing the qualification test, you can gain a chance to change your destiny.
This temptation is irresistible to those who are in despair.
"very good."
Lin Qiye spoke calmly.
"Continue to promote and expand the scale."
Jiang Yulan and the others responded in unison.
"Yes, Master!"
At that very moment—
"Master, Xinglin requests an audience."
A female warrior's voice came from behind.
Lin Qiye turned around, his gaze falling on the palace entrance in the distance.
A figure was slowly walking towards them.
It's Xinglin.
She wore a magnificent blood-red armor, her long hair styled in an exquisite updo, and her steps were light, as if she were walking on clouds.
But what's most striking is her slightly protruding belly.
That is Lin Qiye's bloodline.
"My lord."
Xinglin walked up to Lin Qiye and bowed respectfully.
Her posture was humble, but her eyes gleamed with fanaticism.
"I have important matters to report."
Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on her.
"explain."
Xinglin took a deep breath, her voice carrying a hint of solemnity.
"Your Majesty, I have found the source of that celestial beast."
A sharp glint flashed in Lin Qiye's eyes.
"Go on."
Xinglin nodded quickly.
"Yes, my lord."
She took out a shimmering memory crystal from her bosom, held it with both hands, and respectfully presented it.
"My lord, this is the result of an investigation conducted by the most elite intelligence agency of the Hydra constellation."
Lin Qiye didn't take the memory crystal, but looked at Xinglin and said, "Just tell me."
Xinglin respectfully stated, "Based on various clues, that celestial beast did not originate from the constellation Hydra. Its true origin lies in another constellation, Vega!"
"That celestial beast was originally suppressed by the Grand Court of Judgment in Vega, but for some reason it appeared here in Hydra!"
"The Grand Inquisitor of the Vega Grand Court, who has always considered herself the 'interpreter of the Great Emperor,' is said to be personally leading a team to our Hydra constellation soon, concerning the matter of the celestial beasts..."