High-Level Martial Era - Chapter 545

Chapter 545: Chapter 315: A Mirror? Guidance of the Alien God
 

Looking at the giant Flying Serpent in the void.

Li Yuan’s heart startled at first, but he quickly calmed down, thoughts racing in his mind, “Since Big Brother Yu and prodigies from the Myriad Demons Civilization could enter the Mothership alive, there’s no reason I would be an exception.”

One significant reason Li Yuan dared to burst in directly was the precedence set by others.

If those who entered before had all died, Li Yuan would not have taken the risk.

“This Phantom, it must be a type of auxiliary detection intelligence of the Mothership, just like the ‘Fourth-order Battleships’ of my Seven Star Civilization, which also carry out preliminary checks when personnel come and go.”

“Besides, did he say ‘want to die’?”

“If it wanted to thoroughly kill me, there would be no need for such trouble, it could simply kill me directly,” Li Yuan thought to himself.

In an instant, Li Yuan realized—there was a chance for life.

“Elder,” Li Yuan immediately called out loudly, “I just entered unintentionally and did not mean any offense.”

“Hmph!”

“In the past, any soldier not of our Alien Race who breached the Mothership would be killed,” the Flying Serpent Phantom’s voice was ice-cold, “However, since the Mothership has crashed, according to the commands left by our clan elders and the Alien Gods… any life that enters the Mothership, as long as they are not enemies of our race, can be given an opportunity.”

“Clan elders? Alien Gods?” Li Yuan’s heart stirred, could it be that there were two forces within this Mothership?

“Elder, what opportunity?” Li Yuan respectfully asked.

“If you are willing to become a soldier of our race and undertake the corresponding responsibilities, you may live,” the Flying Serpent Phantom looked down at Li Yuan.

“What responsibilities?” Li Yuan asked, puzzled.

“Simply become a soldier, the responsibilities will not be too great,” the Flying Serpent Phantom spoke gravely, “Choose now, either die or become a soldier.”

“Become a soldier,” Li Yuan said helplessly. Was there really a choice?

“Good.”

“If you were a Third Order Life, it would be very easy to qualify as a soldier,” the Flying Serpent Phantom slowly said, “But you are just a Second Rank Life, for now, you can only serve as a reserve soldier… Most Second Rank Lives are hard-pressed to become Third Order, therefore, a necessary assessment is required.”

“If you are not strong enough, and fail the assessment, you cannot even become a reserve soldier,” the Flying Serpent Phantom glanced at Li Yuan, revealing a hint of sharp teeth, “If you fail, then you must die!”

Li Yuan, for his part, was not panicked; this was within his expectations.

Previously, the Thunderlight Beast King had mentioned that even if one took another path as a soldier, one would still need to undergo necessary assessments to receive teachings in Star Techniques and weapons

“Elder, what is the assessment?” Li Yuan asked.

“Look over there,” the Flying Serpent Phantom pointed not far off in this space.

Hum~ Hum~ The originally smooth ground started to coalesce out of thin air with a large amount of silver liquid, which gathered and rose, forming an almost transparent silver mirror in mid-air.

At the top of the mirror, there was a row of quite noticeable black Crystal Stones that at first glance looked like a row of display lights.

“A mirror?” Li Yuan thought to himself.

“Your trial is very simple, exhibit your full strength and attack this silver mirror,” the Flying Serpent Phantom said softly, “Do you see the ‘test lights’ at the top of the mirror? If your attack can light up three lamps, then you have passed the test.”

“If you can light up six, you can skip the status of reserve soldier and be directly granted the status of an ordinary soldier,” the Flying Serpent Phantom continued.

Li Yuan immediately understood.

If six lamps lit up, it would signify possessing the strength of the Flying Heaven level, naturally granting him the status of an ordinary soldier.

“Begin.”

“You may use any combat weapons, Star Techniques, and the like, but the use of Origin Power Weapons is not allowed,” the Flying Serpent Phantom spoke deeply. “You may also attack multiple times, within one minute, as long as your strongest attack can light up three lamps.”

“Understood.” Li Yuan nodded, unwilling to waste further time.

Just one minute.

Boom!

With a mere thought, Li Yuan had transformed into a five-meter-tall figure with a robust aura spreading around him, already having employed the “All Things Divine Body.” He then took hold of his long spear, and with a thunderous leap, he turned into a streak of light, dashing towards the giant silver mirror.

In an instant, Li Yuan’s speed erupted beyond six times the speed of sound, clearly having used “Wind Feather”; the faster the speed, the more terrifying the power of his Spear Technique.

“Earth! Wind!” Li Yuan invoked the Mysteries of True Intent with all his might.

“Whoosh!”

A dazzling Spear Light swept across hundreds of meters, surrounded by an elusive aura of True Intent Domain, further intensifying its terror as it struck the silver mirror like lightning.

“Bang~”

A horrific burst echoed. Contrary to Li Yuan’s expectations of lighting up eight or nine lamps… the giant silver mirror exploded on impact.

Li Yuan himself, due to the powerful recoil, was sent flying back, feeling soreness throughout his body.

Whoosh~ Whoosh~ Whoosh! Countless fragments of the silver mirror shot in all directions, filling the space with numerous sharp collisions.

Immediately after, as these fragments touched the smooth ground, they melted back into the surface, vanishing without a trace.

The testing lights simply dissipated as well.

The space fell silent.

“Elder?”

Li Yuan turned his head toward the dumbstruck Flying Serpent Phantom and couldn’t help but ask, “Does this mean I’ve passed the test?”

The Flying Serpent Phantom was silent for a long time, complexity flickering in its eyes, before it finally sighed, “Yes, being able to shatter a Second Rank Silver Mirror directly indicates that your attack power has reached level 35… Naturally, you’ve passed.”

“It’s just a pity you’re from an alien race. If you were of our bloodline, with such formidable strength at Second Rank, following the elders’ instruction, you might have had the chance to inherit the ‘Chief’s’ position and take charge of the entire Mothership.” The Flying Serpent Phantom sighed, “What a pity indeed.”

The Chief’s position? A thought stirred in Li Yuan’s heart.

Before Li Yuan could ask more,

“Qiu Zunbing, why aren’t you coming over?” the Flying Serpent Phantom looked toward the distant void.

Li Yuan was slightly shocked. There was someone else here?

Whish~ A multitude of light converged, forming another phantom in the void: a towering figure over three meters tall, clad in heavy armor resembling the people of Blue Star, except his head sported a single black horn. His gaze toward Li Yuan… made Li Yuan feel an inexplicable pressure.

Li Yuan faintly felt that this horned figure seemed even more terrifying than the Flying Serpent Phantom.

“Qiu Zunbing, you’ve seen this kid’s strength yourself,” the Flying Serpent Phantom said, looking at the other, and began, “We’ve also conducted a preliminary check and it seems he’s only 20 years old.”

“As for the talent of his Star Meridian, capable of cultivating a Body Refinement Realm to such power at Second Rank… I need not say more.”

“In summary, he’s a good seedling. It’s up to you to seize the opportunity.” The Flying Serpent Phantom nodded and continued, “If he weren’t lacking our racial bloodline, I would never have let him go to you.”

“Mhm, I understand,” the horned towering figure nodded.

“Kid, what’s your name?” the Flying Serpent Phantom looked at Li Yuan.

“Li Yuan,” Li Yuan said.

“Li Yuan, this fellow with the rough-looking face is Qiu Zunbing, also an ‘Alien God Envoy.’ How much fortune you can gain will depend on him,” the Flying Serpent Phantom said, “I will take my leave now… If there is a chance for you to reach the core cabin in the inner layer of the Mothership, we might meet again.”

“Oh yes!”

“I have recorded your information and granted you ‘Ordinary Soldier’ privileges. Later, you can head to the ‘Star Technique Armory’ and ‘Weapon Armory’ to claim Star Techniques and weapons yourself.”

Whish~ The Flying Serpent Phantom disappeared instantly.

In this space, only the horned towering figure and Li Yuan remained.

“Elder Qiu Bingzun,” Li Yuan respectfully saluted.

“Just call me Elder Qiu,” the horned towering figure loomed over Li Yuan, “Your potential is very high. Since the Mothership fell ten thousand years ago, many lives have entered the Mothership… but speaking solely of potential, you are likely the highest.”

A thought stirred in Li Yuan’s heart.

Ten thousand years! Again, ten thousand years, the Ancient Divine Palace had also fallen into the Fierce Feather Star Realm ten thousand years ago… Could it be related to that great war between the divines a million years ago?

“The Flying Serpent you met just now is a training officer from the exterior of the Mothership, and ordinary soldiers like you all follow his orders. He is responsible for many things on the exterior of the Mothership,” Qiu Bingzun said, “As for me, I am left by the Six Great Alien Gods to take charge of the Alien God area… hence, I am known as an Alien God Envoy.”

“Alien God?” Li Yuan couldn’t help but ask, “Is there a difference?”

“That starts with the origin of the Mothership,” Qiu Bingzun said solemnly, “The entire Mothership is one of the civilization bases of the ‘Heaven Snake clan’… The Heaven Snake is a being on par with the True Phoenix, the Divine Dragon, and other powerful entities, potentially even more so. A pure-blooded Heaven Snake, upon reaching maturity, can become divine.”

“Many pure-blooded Heaven Snakes are even among the most powerful among the divines.”

“The Heaven Snake clan?” Li Yuan was secretly shocked. So that’s how it was.

Suddenly,

Li Yuan thought of the Beast Emperor’s title; no wonder it was called ‘Heaven Snake,’ it probably knew part of the truth.

“Of course, pure-blooded Heaven Snakes are exceedingly rare.”

“This Mothership was left by a Heaven Snake Divine as it went to meet a grievous battle, for its bloodline descendants to take and leave.” Qiu Bingzun continued slowly, “Being lascivious by nature, that Heaven Snake Divine mingled with many half-divine beings from different clans, leaving behind countless bloodlines… many clans in the Mingxu Star Realm contain a trace of the Heaven Snake bloodline.”

“Otherwise, how could they ascend to the Flying Heaven Level so easily?”

Astonishment crossed Li Yuan’s face.

The opponent actually knew about the Mingxu Star Realm?

“Don’t be surprised,” Qiu Bingzun continued, “With the power chamber of the Mothership damaged and suppressed by the origin of the star realm, it can no longer move, but monitoring millions of miles of the starry sky with a Mothership is effortless, let alone a small star realm? We occasionally make inquiries, and we know of all your wars with the Mingxu Beast Clan and everything that has happened in the Mingxu Star Realm for thousands of years.”

A look of embarrassment appeared on Li Yuan’s face.

“Don’t worry,”

“The Mingxu Beast Clan, though only containing a trace of the bloodline, is not considered a Heaven Snake descendant. However, due to that trace of the Heaven Snake bloodline, they are given some preferential treatment within the Mothership and have the hope to directly enter the inner layer,” Qiu Bingzun said slowly, “As for outsiders like you, only by trying to advance through the Alien God area can you get in, which will be extremely difficult.”