sbdcsierra Chapter 911 The Submission of Perseus
Chapter 911 The Submission of Perseus
The North Star region.
This is a star field that is covered by ice and snow all year round, where sunlight never shines, and there is only endless cold and darkness.
In the deepest part of the star field, a magnificent palace stands atop ice crystals.
The palace was entirely made of millennia-old ice, emanating a chilling aura.
Even in this eternal ice field, this palace is the coldest place.
Legend has it that the North Star Lord resides in this palace.
now--
The message from the Heavenly King has reached here.
"bite--"
A golden ray of light pierced the eternal darkness and fell into the palace.
A moment later—
A deep, aged voice came from the depths of the palace.
"The Heavenly King?"
The voice was like ancient ice, cold and cold.
"I thought I would never hear your voice again in this lifetime."
On the other end of the communicator, King Tianyu's expression was rather grim.
Polaris's attitude made him feel uneasy.
"The North Star".
His voice carried a hint of respect.
"I have important matters to discuss with the Star Lord this time."
Deep within the palace, the voice of the North Star Lord resounded once more.
"Important matter?"
He seemed to chuckle softly.
"What urgent matter could possibly require you, a cunning old fox, to personally contact me?"
The Heavenly King clenched his fist slightly, but his voice remained calm.
"I wish to form an alliance with the Star Lord to jointly deal with Lin Qiye."
Silence fell over the depths of the palace.
a long time--
Polaris's voice rang out again, this time with a hint of amusement.
"Lin Qiye?"
"Is that the young man who defeated the Silver Frost Empress and drove away the Blood King's projection?"
The Heavenly King nodded slightly.
"It is this person."
"This person's strength is unfathomable, and he has already posed a huge threat to the Galactic Empire's structure."
"I believe that if we allow this to continue, the consequences will be unimaginable."
Deep within the palace, the voice of the North Star Lord resounded once more.
"What are you planning to do?"
The Heavenly King took a deep breath, his voice carrying a hint of coldness.
"I intend to unite all forces willing to oppose Lin Qiye and form an alliance."
He paused, then continued.
"Besides my Auriga, there are also Corona Borealis, Canes Venatici, and others, all of whom are wary of Lin Qiye."
"If we can unite these forces, and add the power of the Star Lord, I believe that even if Lin Qiye is strong, he will not be a match for us."
Polaris remained silent for a moment.
The Heavenly King's eyes narrowed slightly.
"Star Lord, this man is a wolf in sheep's clothing and will sooner or later take action against the entire Galactic Empire."
"The Star Lord lives in seclusion in the North Star Region. Although he is indifferent to worldly affairs, once the Galactic Empire falls into chaos, the Star Lord will probably find it difficult to remain unscathed."
Polaris's voice carried a hint of amusement.
"Are you threatening me?"
The Heavenly King's expression changed slightly.
"I dare not."
His voice carried a hint of respect.
"I am merely reminding the Star Lord that Lin Qiye is extremely ambitious."
"His goal..."
"It is very likely... the throne of the great emperor."
Polaris narrowed his eyes slightly.
"The throne of the great emperor?"
His voice carried a hint of coldness.
"How is that possible?"
The Heavenly King said coldly:
"How is that impossible?"
Polaris remained silent for a moment.
"Do you know why I chose to live in seclusion in the North Star Region back then?"
The Heavenly King was slightly taken aback.
"I am unaware."
The voice of Polaris carried a hint of vicissitude.
"Because I know that the great emperor will awaken sooner or later."
"And I... do not wish to become his pawn."
The Emperor's pupils suddenly contracted.
"What does 'Star Lord' mean?"
Polaris snorted coldly.
"What I mean is, I do not wish to participate in your conflict."
His voice was as cold as frost.
"But if anyone dares to disturb my peace, I won't hesitate to let him know what true terror is."
Silence fell on both ends of the communicator.
a long time--
The voice of Polaris rang out again.
"King Tianyu, I have a piece of advice for you."
The Heavenly King hurriedly asked.
"Please speak, Star Lord."
The voice of Polaris carried a deeper meaning.
"I feel like I've met Lin Qiye before..."
"This person's origins are extremely mysterious, as if he appeared out of thin air. In just a hundred years, he has grown from an unknown nobody into someone capable of defeating a half-step human king..."
The Heavenly King's expression changed slightly.
"What does 'Star Lord' mean?"
The voice of Polaris carried a deeper meaning.
"What I mean is, do not make an enemy of Lin Qiye before you have figured out his background."
As soon as the words fell—
Communication was suddenly interrupted.
King Tenno stood in the main hall, his face turning extremely grim.
Polaris actually refused!
And it's hinting!
This Lin Qiye appeared out of nowhere, just like the great emperor of the past!
"Lin Qiye, could he be an alter ego of the great emperor...?"
The Heavenly King shook his head violently!
It couldn't possibly be a distraction of the great emperor!
Otherwise, why would the great emperor suddenly give them orders?
At that very moment—
"Report—!!!"
A scout strode in and knelt on one knee.
"Your Majesty! Something terrible has happened!!!"
The Heavenly King frowned deeply.
"What's wrong now?"
The scout took a deep breath, his voice tinged with fear.
"Reporting to Your Majesty, Lin Qiye's fleet has entered the Perseus constellation area!!!"
The Emperor's pupils suddenly contracted.
"What?!"
He stood up abruptly, his face filled with disbelief.
"Lin Qiye went to Perseus?!"
The scout nodded quickly.
"Yes, Your Majesty! According to reports from our scouts, Lin Qiye is leading a hundred warships and is approaching the Perseus main star sector!!!"
The Heavenly King's face turned extremely gloomy.
Lin Qiye moved so fast?
We've reached Perseus so quickly?!
He had just contacted Polaris when Lin Qiye began to take action!
Did he know about my plans?
……
at the same time.
Perseus, main star region.
King Perseus sat on his throne, his face turning extremely grim.
A scout stood before him.
"What did you say? Lin Qiye is here?"
The scout nodded quickly.
"Yes, Your Majesty! Lin Qiye's fleet has entered the Perseus border and is expected to arrive in the main star sector within a year!!!"
King Perseus's face turned ashen.
One year!
He only has one year!
The Heavenly King had just contacted him, saying he wanted to form an alliance with him to fight against Lin Qiye.
Unexpectedly, Lin Qiye arrived so quickly!
A group of his men stood in front of him.
"Gentlemen."
King Perseus spoke, his voice carrying a hint of heaviness.
"Lin Qiye's fleet has entered the border of Perseus. What do you suggest I do?"
Below, the subordinates looked at each other, none of them daring to speak for a moment.
They had already heard of Lin Qiye's formidable reputation.
The beings who defeated the Silver Frost Empress and drove away the projection of the Blood King were simply not ones they could afford to provoke.
"Your Majesty."
Finally, an old man stepped forward, his voice tinged with seriousness.
"In my humble opinion, it would be better to voluntarily submit to Lin Qiye."
King Perseus frowned.
"submission?"
"That's right."
The old man nodded slightly.
"Lin Qiye's strength has surpassed that of the Silver Frost Empress. Looking at the entire Galactic Empire, perhaps only the North Star Lord can rival him."
"Perseus, sandwiched between Vega and Auriga, was utterly powerless to withstand Lin Qiye's military might."
"Rather than resisting stubbornly, it's better to surrender willingly; perhaps then you can save your life."
King Perseus's face grew even more somber.
submission?
How could he, the mighty King Perseus, bow down to a junior?
How could he accept this?
"Your Majesty."
Another general stepped forward.
"I, however, think it's inappropriate."
King Perseus's gaze fell upon him.
Tell me about it.
The general took a deep breath, his voice filled with determination.
"Although Lin Qiye is powerful, his foundation is still shallow."
"Hydrus and Vega have just changed hands, and he hasn't fully integrated into these territories yet."
"And the Heavenly King has managed the Imperial Palace for ten thousand years, possessing profound resources."
"If Your Majesty rashly submits to Lin Qiye, you will be attacked from both sides if Tianyu Wang launches an attack."
King Perseus nodded slightly.
He understood this principle perfectly well.
The problem is, Lin Qiye is right in front of us!
The Heavenly King is thousands of miles away, while Lin Qiye's fleet has already entered the border of the Perseus!
"Your Majesty."
Just then, a scout strode in and knelt on one knee.
"Your Majesty, Lin Qiye's fleet has sent a communication request!"
Perseus's pupils suddenly contracted.
"What?"
He stood up abruptly, his face filled with disbelief.
"Lin Qiye took the initiative to contact me?"
The scout nodded quickly.
"Yes, Your Majesty. Lin Qiye requests a video call with Your Majesty."
King Perseus's expression shifted between light and dark.
What does it mean that Lin Qiye took the initiative to contact him?
Was she trying to threaten him? Or... did she have some other purpose?
"Bring him in."
He took a deep breath, his voice tinged with nervousness.
The communication screen flickered a few times before stabilizing.
A figure slowly appeared on the screen.
It was a young man, standing with his hands behind his back, his body radiating a faint dark golden light.
He had a handsome face, a cold demeanor, and deep, unfathomable eyes that seemed to see through everything.
Perseus's pupils suddenly contracted.
With just one glance, he felt the oppressive aura emanating from Lin Qiye.
That oppressive aura was as vast as an abyss and as deep as the sea, like a deity looking down upon all living beings.
Even through the screen, he felt a sense of suffocation.
"Perseus."
Lin Qiye spoke, his voice calm yet carrying an undeniable authority.
"I've arrived at your doorstep; aren't you going to come out and greet me?"
King Perseus's body trembled slightly.
He could sense that there was no hostility in Lin Qiye's tone.
But it was precisely this calm tone that made him feel even more uneasy.
Because this means that Lin Qiye doesn't take him seriously at all.
"Lord Lin... Lord Lin."
He suppressed his unease, his voice carrying a hint of respect.
"I was unaware of Lord Lin's presence. What brings you here?"
Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over Perseus.
"I've heard that King Perseus has been hesitating between submitting to me and pledging allegiance to King Tenno."
King Perseus's expression changed slightly.
How come Lin Qiye is so well-informed?
"Lord Lin is too kind."
He gave a dry laugh, his voice tinged with embarrassment.
"I have been considering how to serve Lord Lin..."
"Oh?"
Lin Qiye's eyes narrowed slightly, and a playful smile appeared on his lips.
"What has King Perseus decided?"
King Perseus's forehead was covered in fine beads of sweat.
He knew that Lin Qiye was forcing him to make a statement.
If he continues to hesitate, Lin Qiye will probably not give him a friendly look.
But if he were to surrender like this, he would be unwilling.
Just as he was hesitating—
"Perseus."
Lin Qiye spoke again, his voice calm yet sharp.
"I have a suggestion for you."
King Perseus asked immediately.
"Please speak, Lord Lin."
Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over Perseus.
"I know you've been worried about the Heavenly Emperor."
His voice was calm, yet it revealed a hint of insight.
"You're worried that after you submit to me, the Heavenly King will turn against you."
"But have you ever thought about—"
Lin Qiye paused slightly.
Why would the Heavenly King contact you?
King Perseus was slightly taken aback.
Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze fixed on Perseus through the screen, a slight smile playing on his lips.
"I will tell you the answer."
His voice was calm, yet it revealed a hint of insight.
"The Heavenly King contacted you not because he values you, but because he wants to use you."
King Perseus's expression changed slightly.
What do you mean by that, Lord Lin?
Lin Qiye chuckled softly.
"What the Heavenly King wants is for Perseus to become a buffer zone between him and me."
"He's trying to win you over, not to protect you, but to push you to the front lines as cannon fodder."
King Perseus remained silent.
He wasn't stupid, he was just cautious. The moment the Heavenly King contacted him, he had already thought of these things.
"Master Lin..."
King Perseus's voice was somewhat hoarse.
Lin Qiye waved his hand and continued:
"I'll tell you the truth now."
His voice was calm, yet it carried an undeniable authority.
"The terms I'm offering you are far better than those offered by the Heavenly King."
King Perseus immediately asked:
"Please speak, Lord Lin."
Lin Qiye spoke slowly.
"First, I will not interfere in the internal affairs of Perseus. King Perseus remains you, and the prosperity of Auriga remains your prosperity."
King Perseus's eyes lit up slightly.
"Secondly, the Perseus Route remains your lifeline. But I will have the right of free passage."
King Perseus remained silent.
He knew perfectly well that Lin Qiye's words sounded nice.
What do you mean by free passage? What do you mean by non-interference?
Once Lin Qiye's influence has fully penetrated the Perseus constellation, will he still be in charge of who owns the Perseus Channel?
But he knew even better that the current situation was one he had no choice in.
Lin Qiye's fleet was right at his doorstep, while Tianyu Wang was far away.
"Master Lin..."
Just as King Perseus was about to speak, Lin Qiye waved his hand.
"King Perseus, I know what you're thinking."
Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze seemingly able to see through Perseus's thoughts through the screen.
"But I can tell you clearly that I do not need your resources, your territory, or even a single soldier."
King Perseus paused slightly, a hint of doubt flashing across his face.
"What Lord Lin means is..."
A playful glint flashed in Lin Qiye's eyes.
"There is only one thing I want."
He paused, a slight smile playing on his lips.
"I need your Perseus warriors."
Perseus's pupils suddenly contracted.
"A female... female warrior?"
Lin Qiye nodded slightly, his voice calm yet exuding an undeniable authority.
"You should have heard of the Spark Project that I have been promoting in multiple constellations."
King Perseus had certainly heard of it.
The so-called Spark Project is Lin Qiye's plan to select outstanding female warriors and make them the bearers of his bloodline.
The offspring born to these female warriors will inherit Lin Qiye's finest bloodline.
To his knowledge, over 10 billion female warriors from Hydra and Vega have already participated in this project.
That's absolutely insane!
"What Lord Lin means is..."
King Perseus's voice was somewhat hoarse.
Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over Perseus.
"My meaning is very simple."
His voice was calm, yet it carried a hint of arrogance.
"I do not need you to surrender a single soldier or offer any resources."
"You are still King Perseus, your territory is still your territory, and your people are still your subjects."
"I have only one request—"
A sharp glint flashed in his eyes.
"All eligible female warriors of the Perseus constellation must participate in the constellation's Spark Project."
King Perseus remained silent.
He certainly understood what this meant.
The Spark Project is essentially about permeating every corner of the Perseus constellation with Lin Qiye's bloodline.
Once those female warriors give birth to Lin Qiye's offspring, the future of Perseus will be completely in Lin Qiye's hands.
Even though he is still King Perseus, his descendants will be mixed with Lin Qiye's bloodline.
By the next generation, and the generation after that, it's probably out of his control what the constellation Perseus will be called.
This is an open conspiracy.
Lin Qiye was clearly telling him: Your empire will belong to me sooner or later.
King Perseus's expression shifted, his brow furrowed.
Lin Qiye seemed to have seen through Perseus's thoughts.
A slight smile played on his lips, and a hint of amusement flashed in his eyes.
"King Perseus, I know what you're worried about."
His voice was calm, yet it revealed a hint of insight.
"You believe that because my blood has seeped into the constellation Perseus, your empire will one day fall into my hands."
King Perseus trembled slightly, and dared not reply.
Lin Qiye chuckled softly.
"I understand your concerns."
He paced back and forth, his voice drifting over.
But have you ever thought about this—
He turned around, his gaze falling on the tense face of King Perseus on the screen.
"Why should my bloodline remain in your Perseus constellation forever?"
King Perseus paused slightly, a hint of doubt flashing in his eyes.
"What Lord Lin means is..."
Lin Qiye chuckled softly.
"I understand your concerns. But I can tell you clearly—"
A hint of arrogance flashed in his eyes.
"My bloodline will not remain in Perseus for long."
King Perseus was slightly taken aback.
"What Lord Lin means is..."
"Your Perseus—"
A playful glint flashed in Lin Qiye's eyes.
"It's merely a stop on my journey."
He paused, lowering his voice slightly.
"My bloodline will spread to every corner of the Galactic Empire. Auriga, Corona Borealis, Canes Venatici… those constellations that dare to resist me will all become pastures for my bloodline."
As for Perseus—
The corners of his mouth turned up slightly.
"Once I conquer Auriga, my bloodline will naturally be replenished within it. At that time, you will still be the ruler of Perseus, and your descendants will still be the masters of this star system."
"What I want are only the female warriors here."
King Perseus's heart skipped a beat.
He understood the meaning behind Lin Qiye's words.
"Master Lin..."
King Perseus's voice was somewhat hoarse.
"Of course, you can also choose not to agree."
Lin Qiye's voice was calm, yet it carried a hint of coldness.
"I do not force anyone."
King Perseus's body trembled slightly.
He certainly understood what Lin Qiye meant.
Refusing would mean becoming Lin Qiye's enemy.
He had already seen the consequences of being an enemy of Lin Qiye from the Silver Frost Empress.
He didn't completely believe Lin Qiye's words.
But he also knew that he had no other choice at the moment.
Even if he wanted to pledge allegiance to the Heavenly King, it was too late.
"Master Lin."
King Perseus took a deep breath, his voice tinged with respect.
"Your subordinate is willing to submit."
He looked up, his gaze falling on Lin Qiye's indifferent face on the screen.
"I will fully cooperate with Project Spark."
"I will immediately arrange for all qualified female warriors."
Lin Qiye's lips curled up slightly, and a hint of satisfaction flashed in his eyes.
"very good."
"I knew it; King Perseus was a wise man."
King Perseus breathed a slight sigh of relief, but Lin Qiye's next words made his heart leap into his throat again.
"but--"
"You don't need to completely trust me now."
King Perseus paused slightly, a hint of doubt flashing across his face.
"What Lord Lin means is..."
Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over Perseus.
"Push the Planetary Mars program first, then we'll see what happens."
His voice was calm, yet it carried a hint of arrogance.
"I am preparing to attack the Aristocrat."
Perseus's pupils suddenly contracted.
"What?!"
His voice was tinged with shock.
"Lord Lin intends to attack the Charioteer's Seat?"
Lin Qiye nodded slightly, a slight smile playing on his lips.
"Yes, attack immediately!"
"Therefore, we need to use the Perseus Channel!"
Without the slightest hesitation, King Perseus immediately stood up.
"Rest assured, Lord Lin!"
His voice carried a hint of urgency.
"The Perseid Sea Route is open to Lord Lin at any time! I will personally arrange supplies along the route to ensure the unimpeded passage of Lord Lin's fleet!"
Lin Qiye nodded slightly, his gaze sweeping over King Perseus's respectful face.
"very good."
His voice was calm, yet it carried a hint of satisfaction.
"I will not mistreat anyone who is willing to submit."
King Perseus breathed a slight sigh of relief, but Lin Qiye's next words sent a chill down his spine.
"Remember what you said."
A cold glint flashed in Lin Qiye's eyes.
"What I hate most is betrayal."
King Perseus trembled slightly and immediately knelt down.
"Your subordinate would never dare to betray Lord Lin!"
Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over Perseus.
"very good."
His voice was calm, yet it carried an undeniable authority.
"I will give you one month to prepare."
"One month from now, my fleet will travel via the Perseus Channel to enter the constellation Auriga."
King Perseus nodded quickly.
"Yes, Lord Lin!"
Lin Qiye stood with his hands behind his back, his gaze sweeping over the vast sea of stars in the distance.
"Go."
King Perseus stood up and bowed respectfully.