High Martial Arts: I Awaken a Low-Tier Martial System

Chapter 1017 - 470: Return (Double-Length)

”Without them, there would be no Blue Star today, no future for us.”

He raised his hand and waved, countless streams of light flew out from his palm, transforming into brilliant beams of light that fell into the hands of each family member.

It was a sacred healing medicine, enough to heal any injuries; top-tier cultivation resources that could make an ordinary family rapidly rise; a specially crafted Federation identity token, with this token, the families could enjoy lifelong tax exemption and priority access to resources.

”These are my compensation to you.” Jiang Ye’s voice was unwaveringly resolute, ”The Federation will provide you with lifelong security, without worry, without concern.”

”Your children will be nurtured by the Federation, regardless of talent, they will receive the best education and resources.”

”Not only that.”

Jiang Ye’s gaze swept over the entire cemetery, his voice echoed into the sky, reaching every corner of Blue Star: ”I swear in the name of Jiang Ye, every hero sacrificed in this battle will be inscribed on the monument of Blue Star’s history, passed down through the ages, revered for generations!”

”Their names shall remain with Blue Star! Their achievements will be eternally remembered!”

As the words fell, it was as if a rumbling sound reverberated between heaven and earth.

Deep within the cemetery, a giant stone monument slowly rose, on it, golden light flickered, over ten million names emerged, shining brightly.

It was a divine monument forged from special materials, eternal and indestructible, lasting for all time.

The families looked at the divine monument, at the names on the stone, finally, unable to hold back any longer, burst into loud cries.

This time, the cries carried release, comfort, and remembrance for the heroes.

Jiang Ye looked at them, the killing intent in his heart growing stronger, yet deeply repressed.

He turned, gazing into the depths of the universe, his eyes as sharp as blades.

All of this was caused by Thunder Ash.

The sacrifice of over ten million lives, the severe injury of billions, the scars on this land, profoundly etched.

”If I were the original being, that day I would’ve perished body and soul,” Jiang Ye thought to himself, ”This hatred is irreconcilable!”

He became even more resolute in his belief to ascend to divinity.

Only by ascending to divinity can he cross that chasm, only then can he possess the power to contend with a god.

Only by upgrading to the pinnacle of talent, can the probability of ascension be raised from thirty percent to over fifty percent.

Only thus, in the future, can he personally sever Thunder Ash’s head, to avenge over ten million lives, and billions injured, demanding blood for blood!

”Hundred-Star Divine War...” Jiang Ye murmured softly, a trace of determination flashing in his eyes: ”I must succeed!”

He took a deep breath, suppressing the turbulence within, his figure flickered and disappeared from the cemetery.

...

In the next moment, Jiang Ye appeared in the grand hall of the Federation headquarters.

Qi Tian was sitting on the main seat, reviewing documents, looking exhausted.

After this catastrophe, Blue Star was in ruins, countless affairs weighed on his shoulders.

Suddenly, a familiar figure appeared in the center of the hall.

Qi Tian jerked his head up, a trace of surprise flashed in his eyes, followed by an incredulous shock.

”Jiang Ye?”

He stood up abruptly, quickly walked forward, scrutinizing Jiang Ye up and down, his voice trembling: ”You... you really survived?”

He clearly remembered, Jiang Ye’s body was full of cracks, life almost spent, clearly the sign of demise.

But the Jiang Ye before him had an aura even more robust than before, divine body solid, showing no trace of the signs of demise?

Jiang Ye nodded slightly, smiled: ”Alliance Hierarch, it is good to see you well.”

”Well, well!” Qi Tian laughed heartily, the exhaustion in his eyes swept away, replaced by ecstasy: ”This is wonderful!”

”You are still alive, this is fantastic.”

He excitedly patted Jiang Ye’s shoulder, sighed: ”You don’t know how worried we’ve been about you during this time.”

Jiang Ye smiled slightly, then restrained his smile, solemnly saying: ”Alliance Hierarch, Blue Star’s crisis is temporarily resolved.”

”Hmm?”

”What do you mean?” Qi Tian was taken aback.

”In the short term, that god will not return.” Jiang Ye said deeply: ”Blue Star has been listed as a protected civilization by the Tier Three civilization Caikun.”

”What?!”

Qi Tian’s pupils contracted sharply, the smile on his face instantly frozen, replaced by extreme shock.

Tier Three civilization!

He did not know what this concept entailed.

But Qi Tian was very clear, the Cangxu Civilization is merely a Tier Two civilization.

Tier Three civilization?

That is an existence a level higher than the Cangxu Civilization, truly standing at the peak of the starry sky, a colossal entity!

Blue Star, being just a 0.9-tier low-level civilization, can actually be protected by a Tier Three civilization?

This is simply outrageous!

Qi Tian looked at Jiang Ye, his eyes filled with shock: ”Jiang Ye, you... you actually have the means to communicate with a Tier Three civilization?”

He truly couldn’t fathom.

How did Jiang Ye learn of this news?

”This matter is a long story.”

Jiang Ye smiled, without much explanation: ”In short, Blue Star is temporarily safe.”

”Good! Good! Good!” Qi Tian said three good words in succession, trembling with excitement, ”Heavens bless Blue Star! Heavens bless Blue Star indeed!”

He finally let out a sigh of relief, the enormous burden weighing on his heart for so long, thudded to the ground.

With the protection of a Third Tier civilization, even if the Cangxu Civilization is unwilling, they wouldn’t dare easily take action against Blue Star.

After all, the dignity of a Third Tier civilization is not to be challenged.

Jiang Ye looked at Qi Tian’s excited appearance, yet his heart was not stirred much.

He knew, this was only a temporary peace.

The Cangxu Civilization would not let it go, and the feud with Thunder Ash must be avenged.

”Alliance Hierarch.”

”The follow-up reconstruction work still relies on your efforts.” Jiang Ye said, ”For those severely injured citizens, I will leave some healing resources to help them recover as soon as possible.”

”Rest assured!” Qi Tian nodded solemnly. ”This is my duty, and I will never let the sacrifices of the heroes be in vain!”

Jiang Ye nodded slightly, raised his hand, and countless healing elixirs and cultivation resources appeared in the hall, piling up like mountains.

”These should be enough.”

”Also, the maintenance of the cemetery and the placement of the heroes’ families, please pay more attention, Alliance Hierarch.”

Qi Tian looked at the resources before him and nodded solemnly, ”Jiang Ye, rest assured, I will handle it properly, and not betray the sacrifices of those heroes!”

Jiang Ye said no more, his figure blurred, and he left the headquarters.

Although the crisis of Blue Star was resolved, Jiang Ye knew it was just temporary.

Next, he had more important things to do.

...

Meanwhile, in the grand and ancient hall of the Cangxu Civilization.

Venerable Tian Cang sat on the throne, his gaze indifferent as he watched the holographic screen before him.

The screen displayed Jiang Ye injuring Thunder Ash and the entire process of the Caikun Civilization announcing their protection of Blue Star.

Venerable Tian Cang watched quietly, in complete silence.

After a long while.

”This child, to injure a God with a Demigod’s body?” Venerable Tian Cang’s low voice echoed.

He tapped the throne lightly with his fingers, frowning slightly.

He knew Thunder Ash’s strength very well; even without full force, a Demigod should not have been able to withstand it.

Yet Jiang Ye not only withstood Thunder Ash’s attack but also successfully broke through his defenses, making him bleed.

This talent, this combat power, is truly monstrous!

Just then, a message entered the hall.

Venerable Tian Cang read the message, a trace of surprise flickering in his eyes, followed by a sigh.

”The Caikun Civilization... protecting Blue Star?”

He shook his head.

The protection of a Third Tier civilization is akin to a shield.

Unless there are huge benefits, there would be no reason to attack Blue Star again.

After all, offending a Third Tier civilization for a 0.9-level low-level civilization wouldn’t be worth it.

”Forget it.” Venerable Tian Cang said blandly. ”Let’s put this matter aside for now.”

He waved his hand, and the holographic screen disappeared.

Soon after, Venerable Tian Cang’s gaze fell on a piece of intelligence.

It was the latest intelligence from the Huanglong Civilization.

The intelligence clearly recorded a name — Ye Jiang.

The intelligence described Ye Jiang as Venerable Bai’s direct apprentice, only thirty years old, yet already a Tier Three Demigod, with extraordinary talent, a rare genius in the Huanglong Civilization met once in ten thousand years.

Venerable Tian Cang’s gaze lingered on the name ”Ye Jiang” for a long time, a glimmer in his eyes.

”Venerable Bai’s disciple...”

”A thirty-year-old Tier Three Demigod...”

He slowly stroked his chin, a contemplative look in his eyes.

”Interesting.”

”Truly interesting.”

Venerable Tian Cang suddenly thought of something, and a trace of realization appeared in his eyes.

”No wonder this Jiang Ye could control the billion-divine refining array and receive the blessing of the planet’s will...”

”Turns out, his true form is actually in the Huanglong Civilization!”

His gaze grew deeper, as if piercing the endless starry sky, landing on the Bright Heart Hall of the Huanglong Civilization.

”Ye Jiang... Jiang Ye...”

Venerable Tian Cang murmured lowly, a cold light flashing in his eyes.

”Even if Blue Star has the Caikun Civilization’s protection, so what?”

”As long as you are still in the Huanglong Civilization, as long as you participate in that Hundred-Star Divine War...”

”I have plenty of opportunities!”

The hall was enveloped in a faint pressure, cold and biting.

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