ryethenovel Chapter 856 Spark Martial Arts Tournament
Chapter 856 Spark Martial Arts Tournament
Meanwhile, inside the Ji family's council hall.
The eldest elder of the Ji family also had a face so gloomy it could drip water.
"Damn it! A bunch of bastards!" He slammed his fist on the table and roared, "What kind of bewitching potion did Lin Qiye give them? A whole year's worth of intelligence, and this is all they show me?"
On the table was the report sent back by Ji Changyue.
But the contents of those reports...
It's both laughable and infuriating.
"Today, my master bestowed upon me a string of spirit beads, for which I am deeply grateful..."
"Today, my master praised my tea ceremony skills, and I am deeply honored..."
"Today, I served Master his meal, and he seemed to be in a very good mood..."
This kind of rambling account contains no valuable information whatsoever, let alone classified intelligence!
"Elder," a core elder said cautiously, "Changyue... perhaps she really doesn't know anything."
"Don't know what?" the Grand Elder sneered. "She's one of Lin Qiye's closest women. If even she doesn't know, then who else would?"
The elder fell silent.
He understood in his heart that Ji Changyue had probably been completely subdued by Lin Qiye.
The allure of divine baptism is something not everyone can resist.
Those women who have tasted the sweetness have probably long since forgotten about their families.
"Fine." The Grand Elder took a deep breath, suppressing his anger. "Since Ji Changyue's path is blocked, let's think of another way."
"You mean...?"
"Isn't Lin Qiye planning to build a private fleet?" The Grand Elder narrowed his eyes. "Send someone to investigate and see what he's actually planning."
"Furthermore, regarding the extraterrestrial ruins, all of our founding families need to hold a briefing meeting!"
"Yes!" everyone responded in unison.
……
The Ying family, the Sun family, the Yao family, the Xiahou family...
Throughout the main constellation of Taurus, all the founding families are doing the same thing.
While cursing the Valkyries he sent out for being useless, he frantically made arrangements at the extraterrestrial ruins.
However, Lin Qiye's attention was not on this.
In his view, there are still eight years left.
His attention is now focused more on sector 075.
……
Galaxy 0755, Terra City.
On the playground of Xinghuo Primary School, a group of children are doing their morning exercises.
Their eyes were bright, their aura was steady, and the spiritual energy fluctuations within their bodies were many times stronger than those of ordinary martial artists.
These are Lin Qiye's bloodline descendants.
In just one year, the first batch of 10,000 children have all reached the martial arts realm.
Among them, Lin Nianbai, who has the best aptitude, has already broken through to the extraordinary realm!
This is unprecedented in the entire history of the 075 sector.
"Sister Nianbai is amazing!"
"Of course! Sister Nianbai is General Lin's first child, so of course she's the most amazing!"
"I want to be as amazing as Sister Nianbai!"
Lin Nianbai stood at the very front of the line, her little face filled with pride.
Hearing her younger siblings' chatter behind her, the corners of her mouth involuntarily turned up.
As her father's first child, she has a responsibility to be a role model for everyone!
On the distant viewing platform, a tall, slender figure stood with his hands behind his back.
Lin Qiye was dressed in casual clothes, without any fancy decorations, but even so, he had an undeniable presence.
"grown ups."
Xiao Ruoshui walked up to him at some point, her elegant long dress highlighting her gentle temperament.
Her lower abdomen was already slightly protruding, where a new batch of life was growing.
"Ruoshui, what brings you here?" Lin Qiye turned around and looked at her.
"I heard that Your Excellency was coming to inspect the area today, so I came to see what was going on," Xiao Ruoshui said softly, a gentle smile playing on her lips.
She knew that although the adults were busy with official duties, they always cared about these children.
Lin Qiye nodded, his gaze returning to the playground.
A hint of relief flashed in Xiao Ruoshui's eyes. "Nianbai is a very talented child, and she works very hard. She gets up an hour earlier than the other children every day to cultivate."
"Transcendent Realm..." Lin Qiye narrowed his eyes slightly, "Entering the Transcendent Realm at the age of six is indeed impressive."
His tone was calm, but Xiao Ruoshui could sense a hint of pride hidden within it.
After all, this was his first child.
"Would you like to go see her, sir?" Xiao Ruoshui asked softly.
Lin Qiye shook his head.
"If I go to Nianbai, what will the other kids think?"
Xiao Ruoshui was slightly taken aback, but then she understood what he meant.
Tens of thousands of children are all descendants of adults.
If adults only look for the dialogue, the other children will inevitably feel neglected.
Although the adult had a special affection for the recitation, he had to treat everyone equally in this public setting.
"What you say is true, sir," Xiao Ruoshui said softly. "It was Ruoshui who did not consider this carefully."
Lin Qiye shook his head: "You meant well."
He looked at the playground again, his gaze sweeping over the young yet determined faces.
These children are all his blood relatives.
"I'll meet them at the opening ceremony later," Lin Qiye said calmly.
Xiao Ruoshui nodded.
Just then, Lin Qiye suddenly spoke up: "Ruoshui, there are over 100,000 freshmen this year, right?"
Xiao Ruoshui was slightly taken aback, then nodded: "Yes, sir. This is just a new student in Terra City."
She paused, then continued, "Throughout the entire 0755 galaxy, there are over one million school-aged children. And this is just the data for our galaxy..."
"One million?" Lin Qiye raised an eyebrow.
"Yes." A hint of emotion flashed in Xiao Ruoshui's eyes. "And this is just the beginning. The Spark Project's deployment in other star systems in the 075 star sector is also progressing steadily. It is expected that in three years, the other eight star systems will also welcome their first batch of school-age children."
She gently stroked her swollen belly, her voice tinged with emotion: "My lord, do you know? When you first proposed Project Spark, many people thought it was a pipe dream. But now..."
Xiao Ruoshui raised her head and looked at the densely packed formation of children, her beautiful eyes flashing with complex light.
One million.
This is only the first batch.
Within ten years, the scale of Xinghuo School will expand from the current one million to one billion or even more.
At that time, every star system in the entire 075 star sector will be filled with Lin Qiye's descendants.
"My lord," Xiao Ruoshui said softly, "sometimes I wonder, what exactly do you want to do?"
Lin Qiye turned around, looked into her clear eyes, and a slight smile appeared on his lips.
"What are you doing?"
He walked with his hands behind his back to the edge of the observation deck, looking down at the vibrant scene below.
"One million children, one million bloodlines." His voice was deep and magnetic. "When these children grow up, they will become the most powerful force in Sector 075."
"And their descendants will then branch out and spread their bloodline to even wider star systems."
"One day," Lin Qiye turned his head, his gaze piercing, "my bloodline will spread throughout the entire galaxy."
Xiao Ruoshui listened quietly, her heart filled with ripples of emotion.
"My lord," Xiao Ruoshui murmured softly, "you are really... too crazy."
Lin Qiye laughed and reached out to put his arm around her waist.
"Crazy?" He looked down at the woman. "You regret it?"
Xiao Ruoshui shook her head, her beautiful eyes flashing with determination.
"No." Her voice was soft but unusually firm. "Being able to follow you, Master, is the greatest fortune of Ruoshui's life."
She gently rested her head on Lin Qiye's chest, feeling his strong heart beating.
This man is domineering, arrogant, and looks down on everyone.
It is precisely this quality that has allowed him to grow from a minor border lord into the powerful figure who now governs the star sector.
Xiao Ruoshui raised her head and looked at Lin Qiye's cold and stern face.
She knew that this man's ambitions were far from over.
Star Wars, extraterrestrial ruins, the entire galaxy...
These are all his future goals.
And she was willing to accompany him on this journey.
"My lord," Xiao Ruoshui asked softly, "what do you plan to say at this year's opening ceremony?"
Lin Qiye pondered for a moment, then his gaze fell on the playground again.
"Tell them," his voice was calm yet carried an undeniable authority, "that no matter where they come from, no matter who their mothers are, as long as they are my children, I will treat them all the same."
"As long as they are willing to work hard and fight for the glory of Sector 075, they are candidates to succeed me."
……
Meanwhile, on the playground.
"Sister Nianbai, look! It's an adult!"
A little girl with a ponytail pointed in the direction of the observation deck and shouted excitedly.
Lin Nianbai raised her head, and her large, black gem-like eyes instantly lit up.
She saw that familiar figure.
It's Dad!
Although they were far apart, Lin Nianbai could clearly feel the reassuring aura emanating from Lin Qiye.
That is a connection deep in the bloodline, a bond that no power can sever.
"Daddy!" Lin Nianbai clenched her little fists, her face filled with pride and fervor.
The children around them also looked up and gazed in the direction of the observation deck.
"Father!"
"Long live the Father!"
"Long live Father!!!"
The innocent voices of children converged into a thunderclap, echoing across the playground.
Lin Nianbai stood in the crowd, her small chest puffed out high.
She was her father's first child and the older sister to all her younger brothers and sisters.
She must become the best one!
Lin Nianbai took a deep breath and silently made a vow in his heart.
Dad, just you wait!
Narrator will definitely become a child you can be proud of!!
……
The opening ceremony is about to begin.
Lin Qiye slowly walked towards the podium.
His steps were calm and firm, and his body faintly radiated a dark golden divine glow.
Even if he just stood there casually, he was still the most dazzling presence in the entire room.
"The adults are here!"
"Look! It's an adult!"
"Long live the Lord!!!"
The children's cheers surged forth like a tidal wave, deafeningly loud.
Lin Qiye stood on the podium, looking down at the million bright eyes below.
This time, he didn't speak directly as he usually did.
Instead, they stood there quietly, letting the childish cheers gradually subside.
The entire playground was completely silent.
All the children were waiting, waiting for their father's instructions.
"Seeing you all," Lin Qiye finally spoke, his voice calm yet clear, reaching everyone's ears, "sometimes I think about a question."
The children looked at each other, their eyes filled with confusion.
What is the father thinking about?
Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over the young faces.
"If you weren't my children, where would you be right now?"
The question caused an uproar in the room.
The children whispered among themselves, wondering why their father was asking this.
In the crowd, Lin Nianbai clenched his small fists tightly, trying hard to think about his father's words.
"I might end up farming on some remote planet," Lin Qiye answered himself. "Or maybe I'll be mining in some family's mine. Or... maybe I'll be cannon fodder on some battlefield."
The children gradually quieted down.
Although they were young, they could sense a heavy weight in their father's words.
"Many of you here have mothers from different families and different social classes," Lin Qiye said in a flat tone. "Some of you were born in bustling city centers, while others were born in remote suburbs."
"I don't care about these things."
"Because from the moment you were born, you have only one identity: my children."
"You are the seeds I planted."
"One day, these seeds will grow into towering trees, their roots reaching into every inch of the galaxy, their branches and leaves covering the entire Milky Way."
"And you are the foundation of this giant tree."
Lin Qiye's gaze swept across the entire room, finally landing on Lin Nianbai.
But it was only for a moment before it moved away.
He cannot show favoritism.
At least not in public.
"I don't need every one of you to become an unparalleled powerhouse," Lin Qiye's voice softened, "but I do need each of you to be able to stand on your own."
"In this universe, the weak have no right to survive."
Only the strong can control their own destiny.
"And you," Lin Qiye's tone suddenly became more serious, "are born strong."
"Because the blood flowing in your veins is mine, Lin Qiye's blood!"
After he finished speaking, the entire room fell silent.
The next instant, a deafening roar of cheers erupted.
"Long live Father!!!"
"Long live the Lin family!!!"
"A single spark can start a prairie fire!!!"
Lin Nianbai sat in the crowd, her face flushed red.
She felt her heart pounding and her blood boiling.
This is her father!
This is the man who created all of this!
She, Lin Nianbai, is the first person to inherit this man's bloodline!
Thinking of this, Lin Nianbai suddenly stood up.
"Father!"
Her youthful yet powerful voice drowned out the noise of the entire venue.
"I, Lin Nianbai, swear to you!"
"I will be your proudest child!"
"I will make your bloodline shine with the most dazzling light in this starry sky!!!"
The entire hall fell silent once again.
Everyone looked at the little girl.
Lin Qiye lowered his head and looked at his first child.
A barely perceptible tenderness flickered in those deep eyes.
"Spoken dialogue".
He spoke, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable authority.
"You're the first one."
These words made Lin Nianbai's heart tremble.
The first one...
"But he won't be the only one."
Lin Qiye continued, his gaze sweeping across the entire room.
"In my bloodline, there is no distinction between elder and younger, or between legitimate and illegitimate children."
"As long as you have the ability and are willing to work hard, you are the successor."
"Even if you are one of the last children to join the Spark Program, as long as you can prove your worth, you can stand at the top."
He paused, then his tone suddenly became more forceful.
"That's my rule."
"And it is the only truth in this starry sky—"
"Strength is king!"
Lin Nianbai stood there stunned, then nodded vigorously.
"I understand the recitation!!!"
"Nianbai will use his own strength to prove that his father's choice was not wrong!!!"
She made a silent vow.
One day, she will make her father say those words himself—
"Nianbai, you are my proudest child."
That day won't be too far away.
At that moment, the entire stadium erupted in deafening cheers once again.
Lin Qiye nodded in satisfaction, then turned and walked off the stage.
Behind him, the eyes of 110,000 children were filled with fervent admiration.
……
Night falls, and the stars twinkle.
Lin Qiye's figure appeared in Bai Muxi's manor like a dark golden stream of light.
His steps were unhurried, and he was surrounded by a faint dark golden divine light. Even in the quiet night, he still had an undeniable presence.
"dad--!!!"
A young yet powerful voice rang out first.
Immediately afterwards, a little girl with a ponytail rushed out like a whirlwind.
Lin Nianbai!
Her large, black, gem-like eyes gleamed with a fanatical light, and she shot straight at Lin Qiye like a bullet fired from a gun.
"Dad! Dad! You really came!!!"
Ignoring the gazes of the maids around her, Lin Nianbai buried her face in Lin Qiye's arms.
Her delicate, pretty face was filled with excitement and pride, and she kept rubbing her little head against Lin Qiye's chest, like a spoiled kitten.
Lin Qiye looked down at his first child, and a slight smile involuntarily appeared on his lips.
He reached out and gently stroked Lin Nianbai's ponytail. Although his movements were a little clumsy, they revealed a tenderness that was hard for others to detect.
"Nianbai, how come you're so old, yet you still act like a child?" Lin Qiye's voice was calm, but without any hint of blame.
"Because Nianbai is Daddy's child!" Lin Nianbai tilted her head back, her big eyes sparkling. "Nianbai doesn't care what others think! As long as Daddy is here, Nianbai is the happiest child!"
Lin Qiye gently pinched her little cheek and didn't say anything more.
Just then, more than a dozen children of all ages walked briskly from the depths of the manor.
Their ages range from one to five, but without exception, each child's eyes reveal a liveliness and intelligence that is far beyond their years.
"Father!"
"Father!"
"Hey!"
"father……"
The children rushed forward, their eyes filled with admiration and fervor.
Although Lin Qiye rarely spends time with them, every time they meet, the children are thrilled.
In their hearts, their father is like a god.
"Slow down, don't fall." Lin Qiye said calmly, his tone gentle but carrying an undeniable authority.
Upon hearing this, the children immediately slowed down, but the excitement in their eyes remained undiminished.
Lin Qiye's gaze swept over the children, his expression indifferent, but he nodded slightly.
He had far too many children.
There are more than thirty in this manor alone.
The entire 075 star sector has exceeded ten million.
As for the entire Milky Way...
He couldn't even give precise statistics.
But every child carries his blood and his hopes.
"Come here, everyone," Lin Qiye said calmly.
The children immediately surrounded him, completely blocking his way.
Lin Nianbai stood at the front, maintaining order like a little adult: "Line up! One at a time! If anyone pushes past Daddy, I'll spank them!"
The other children, though young, were obedient and lined up in a long, crooked queue.
Lin Qiye watched this scene and a slight smile appeared on his lips.
This daughter certainly has the responsibility of an older sister.
"husband."
At that moment, a gentle voice came from deep within the manor.
Lin Qiye turned his head and saw two pregnant women slowly walking towards him.
Bai Muxi and Chu Fengling.
Bai Muxi wore a light blue silk dress, and her already gentle and graceful temperament appeared even more tender and moving under the glow of her motherhood.
Her abdomen was swollen high, containing the fifth batch of Lin Qiye's bloodline.
Chu Fengling, on the other hand, wore a fiery red, tight-fitting long dress that perfectly accentuated her voluptuous and exquisite figure.
Even with her large pregnant belly, she still exuded a unique charm of a mature woman.
Lin Qiye stepped forward, putting one arm around Bai Muxi's waist and the other around Chu Fengling's waist.
The two women leaned into his arms, both with happy and content smiles on their faces.
"My husband's hands are so warm," Chu Fengling murmured softly, her voice tinged with a hint of coquetry.
Bai Muxi didn't speak, but simply rested her head gently on Lin Qiye's shoulder, feeling the reassuring aura around her.
Just then, the manor gates opened again.
Two heavily pregnant women slowly walked in.
Lin Yuechan and Si Qingwan.
Lin Yuechan wore a bright green palace dress, her delicate and charming face radiating a maternal tenderness. Her belly was also prominently protruding, making her movements slightly clumsy, yet possessing a unique elegance.
Si Qingwan, on the other hand, wore an elegant white dress, her cool temperament intertwined with maternal gentleness, creating a unique charm.
"Husband." Lin Yuechan walked forward quickly, but tripped over her own pregnant belly.
Lin Qiye reacted quickly and caught her.
"I've told you so many times, slow down." Lin Qiye's tone was calm, but the concern in it warmed Lin Yuechan's heart.
"I'm just so eager to see you," Lin Yuechan pouted, like a spoiled little girl. "You only come once a week, and I've been waiting for so long."
Si Qingwan stood to the side, not saying a word, but simply watching Lin Qiye quietly.
But in her beautiful eyes, there was an undisguised longing.
She was Lin Qiye's first woman. Although he had many more women around him, Lin Qiye's affection for her never diminished.
"Come in, everyone." Lin Qiye looked around and saw that there were more than a hundred children here. He immediately laughed.
Bai Muxi covered her mouth and chuckled, "Honey, you can't blame us for this. The children heard you were coming tonight, and none of them wanted to go back to their own estate. They insisted on waiting for you here."
"Yes, yes!" Lin Nianbai raised her little hand, her face full of excitement. "Daddy, my younger brothers and sisters haven't seen you in so long, they miss you!"
Lin Qiye nodded and smiled, "Okay, I'll play with you guys tonight."
"Great!!!" the children cheered immediately.
Lin Nianbai was so excited that her face turned red, and she held onto Lin Qiye's sleeve tightly, refusing to let go.
"Daddy, Daddy, what story are you going to tell Nianbai tonight? I want to hear that legend of the interstellar god of war you told me last time!"
"Me too! Father, I want to hear too!" A four- or five-year-old boy squeezed forward.
"And me!"
"Father, I'm still here!!!"
The children immediately swarmed around, chattering excitedly.
Surrounded by a group of children, Lin Qiye maintained a calm expression, but a warmth welled up in his heart.
These are all his bloodline.
They are his flesh and blood.
It was Lin Qiye who planted the seed.
……
The manor's living room was brightly lit.
The four women sat down one after another. Their large bellies made their movements seem a little clumsy, but they also exuded a unique charm.
The banquet lasted for a full three hours.
The children gradually grew sleepy and were carried back to their respective rooms by the maids.
"Husband, have some tea." Bai Muxi personally poured Lin Qiye a cup of spiritual tea, her movements gentle and considerate.
Lin Qiye took the teacup and took a small sip.
"Honey," Chu Fengling said, leaning closer, sounding a little aggrieved, "you haven't come in so long, I've been missing you so much I can't sleep."
"Husband," Lin Yuechan said softly, "could you stay tonight?"
"Stay?" Lin Qiye turned to look at her.
"Mmm." Bai Muxi nodded, her beautiful eyes sparkling with anticipation. "Our bellies are so big now, it's inconvenient for us to take care of our husbands. But we want to... just lean against our husbands and feel their heartbeats."
Chu Fengling also stepped forward: "Yes, honey, we all miss you."
Although Si Qingwan did not speak, the look in her eyes said it all.
Lin Qiye looked at the four women with expectant eyes and nodded.
He has too many women around him.
There were so many that he couldn't even count them all.
On the nine palace planets of the C10755 star system live the Valkyries of the six founding families: Jiang, Ji, Yao, Ying, Sun, and Xiahou.
Not to mention the female elders of first-rate and second-rate families.
And then there are the women in Sector 075 who bore him children…
He probably has over 100 million women.
With a hundred million women spread out among him, the amount of time he can allocate to each of them is pitifully small.
He couldn't mistreat these four women before him, the first women to follow him.
Because they were among the "first batch," they received the best treatment.
We can see each other about once a week.
This is an extremely luxurious treatment for a man who has countless women.
……
As night deepened, the manor was quiet.
Moonlight streamed through the window into the room, casting dappled shadows on the floor.
"My lord," Bai Muxi said softly, her voice tinged with sleepiness, "what do you think will happen to our child in the future?"
"It will be fine." Lin Qiye closed his eyes, his voice calm yet exuding undeniable confidence. "They are my bloodline, and they will surely become the most dazzling existence in this starry sky in the future."
"Just like you, sir?" Chu Fengling asked softly.
Lin Qiye shook his head.
Like me?
How is that possible?
I have a system, do the children have one?
"There is only one Lin Qiye in this universe."
Upon hearing this, all four women smiled knowingly.
This is what their men are like—domineering, confident, and arrogant.
But that is precisely why they willingly submit to him.
"Husband," Lin Qiye suddenly spoke, his gaze falling on Bai Muxi, "I'm preparing to hold the first Starfire Martial Arts Competition in the 0755 star system."
Bai Muxi was slightly taken aback: "The Spark Martial Arts Tournament?"
"Yes." Lin Qiye nodded. "Select the best team from all the children in the Spark Project and send them to the main star region for study tours."
Upon hearing this, all four women showed expressions of surprise.
Main star sector?
That is the most advanced and prosperous place in the entire Taurus constellation, a holy land that countless martial artists dream of!
"Honey, is this...is this real?" Chu Fengling couldn't help but ask, her eyes sparkling with excitement.
Lin Qiye nodded: "Of course it's true. The Spark Project has been running for so long, it's time to test its results."
He paused, then continued, "The rankings in this competition will determine which children are qualified to go on a study tour to the Main Star Region. This is not only an honor, but also a rare opportunity."
The four women looked at each other, all seeing shock in each other's eyes.
Study tour in the main star area...
My husband also has territory in the main star region...
If these children can go there, they will not only see a wider world, but also come into contact with the children of the Valkyries...
This is an excellent opportunity to broaden one's horizons.
However, in the next instant, Bai Muxi's gaze fell on a room not far away.
That was Lin Nianbai's bedroom.
A hint of worry flashed in her eyes, and she hesitated before asking, "Honey, will Nianbai...will she also participate in this competition?"
Lin Qiye looked at her.
"What do you think? You're not going to let her participate?"
Bai Muxi fell silent.
Not letting Lin Nianbai participate? How could that be...?
She wanted to do it, and she didn't want the narration to be allowed...
Although Lin Nianbai is exceptionally talented and considered one of the best in the entire 0755 star system.
But Bai Muxi knew in her heart that Nianbai's talent... wasn't the most outstanding.
The reason she was able to break through to the Transcendent Realm so early was entirely due to Lin Qiye's unconditional resource allocation.
Even so, she had only just stepped into the threshold of the extraordinary realm.
In this competition, there are certainly some who, like Nianbai, entered the extraordinary realm at the age of six or seven.
More importantly, right after this competition, we will go on a study tour to the main star region.
Study tours...
Although Bai Muxi had never been to the main star region, she had heard about it from Jiang Yulan, Ji Changyue and others.
A large number of elite Valkyries gather there.
Every Valkyrie is a genius, one in a million, with terrifyingly powerful strength.
What about the descendants of those Valkyries?
What about the children who inherited a more powerful bloodline?
Bai Muxi couldn't imagine it.
"Husband," Bai Muxi hesitated for a moment before finally speaking, "Isn't it a bit too early to confess about her?"
Lin Qiye turned his head, his gaze falling on her: "What do you mean?"
"Nianbai is excellent, but..." Bai Muxi bit her lip, "compared to those true geniuses, she's still lacking. If she loses to someone else in this competition, will it affect her mentally?"
Her worries were palpable.
Lin Nianbai is her daughter, a piece of her own flesh.
Of course, she hoped that Nianbai could stand out from the crowd and become Lin Qiye's proudest child.
But she is more worried that the narration will be praised too highly, and she may not be able to bear it.