roccoschili Chapter 822 - 565: Montel Star, Uninvited Guests
Chapter 822 - 565: Montel Star, Uninvited Guests
Two days later, amidst the vast Star Sea, a silver-gray fleet shuttled through like a sword. The door of the command flagship slowly opened, and a gentle energy beam descended, steadily bringing Qin Tian and others onboard the ship.
The lighting inside the command ship was bright.
Several officers in military uniforms stood solemnly on both sides. The leading figure, with a tall build and stars on his shoulders, stepped forward immediately upon seeing Yun He Li, Qin Tian, and others enter, and bowed slightly in greeting:
"Elder Yun, General Qin, and esteemed Pill Masters, I am Nangong Lin, Deputy Commander of the Tianwei Fleet. Under orders from the Military Department, I am here to receive you. On behalf of the entire Tianwei Fleet, I warmly welcome your presence!"
While speaking, Nangong Lin felt a tinge of joy inside.
Elder Yun He Li of the Dan Tower was a top figure in the Empire. With his rank, it was rare to even have the privilege of a distant greeting. Now, to be personally entrusted with the duty of protecting Elder Yun was a once-in-a-lifetime blessing for both him and the entire Tianwei Fleet.
"General Nangong, you are too kind."
Yun He Li stepped forward slowly, looking gentle, "Thank you for making a special trip to pick us up. I apologize for any inconvenience."
"Elder Yun, please don’t say that!"
Nangong Lin quickly straightened up, "Receiving you by military order and escorting you is the entire Tianwei Fleet’s honor. Where is the inconvenience in that?"
As his voice fell, his gaze swept unobtrusively over the group, finally pausing subtly on the young man in the black military uniform standing tall beside Yun He Li.
He was Qin Tian.
Immediately, the detailed information about Qin Tian that Nangong Lin had gathered over the past two days came to his mind.
Qin Tian, born in the Seventh Bureau, had already reached Tier Seven as a Spiritualist at just over twenty years of age, and was also a Royal Major General.
In the Dan Tower incident that shook the entire Empire, it was this young General Qin who single-handedly broke into Subspace. Surrounded by malevolent forces, he miraculously brought Elder Yun and all the kidnapped Dan Tower elites back unharmed to the Main Universe.
Moreover, through special channels, Nangong Lin learned more hidden intelligence about Qin Tian.
Rising from an ordinary officer to Royal Major General, Qin Tian took less than three years, with each promotion earned through legitimate military merits and achievements.
The most compelling evidence was the Empire Glory Medal he held.
The Empire Glory Medal is the highest honor in the Royal Army. Across the Nine Great Star Realms, only a handful can earn this medal each year, awarded solely to warriors who have made unparalleled contributions.
This shows Qin Tian was by no means one of those second-generation individuals built up by family resources, but a true elite fighting on the frontline, defending the Empire with his flesh and blood and making outstanding contributions.
Even more impressive is his personal combat prowess.
Qin Tian personally slew a Tier Seven direct lineage of the Holy Blood Clan and captured a peer-level Beastman royal.
This information, though secretive, was still partly uncovered by Nangong Lin.
With remarkable achievements, formidable strength, and the identity of Elder Yun He Li’s savior.
In Nangong Lin’s heart, Qin Tian’s significance was only slightly lower than Yun He Li, deserving respect from him and the entire Tianwei Fleet.
"Everyone, after this long journey, please come inside; I’ve prepared a reception room where you can rest."
Nangong Lin collected his thoughts, resumed his enthusiastic smile, and gestured them inside.
Everyone followed, entering the reception room of the command ship.
The reception room was not luxurious but was arranged simply and elegantly. It was clear that Nangong Lin had made special preparations to welcome them.
The sofas, chairs, and even the wall decorations were newly replaced, clean and tidy, matching the rigorous style of the warship with an added touch of comfort.
"Everyone, with limited conditions on the warship and simple surroundings, please bear with us." Nangong Lin showed slight embarrassment.
"General Nangong, you are too polite. This is already very nice."
"Yes, indeed, this is a warship, not a luxurious private spacecraft. We are not that delicate."
The Pill Masters responded one after another.
Seeing no dissatisfaction from the Pill Masters, Nangong Lin’s smile grew wider: "I’m glad you don’t mind. I assume everyone is tired, so I’ll briefly introduce our upcoming itinerary, so you all have a sense of what’s ahead."
Everyone nodded, their expressions gradually turning serious.
Nangong Lin cleared his throat, his tone becoming more solemn: "According to the instructions from the higher-ups, until the Deep Blue Fleet arrives, our Tianwei Fleet will fully assume the responsibility of ensuring your safety. In two days, our fleet will reach the Tianwei Fleet’s base, Montero Planet. Once we arrive, Tianwei Fleet will handle all your needs for food, clothing, accommodation, and transport; about forty-five days later, the Deep Blue Fleet will arrive at Montero Planet to rendezvous with us, at which point they will escort you back to the Royal Star."
He paused to emphasize: "In addition, I need to inform you that Montero Planet is a resource-rich and picturesque planet, but currently, its development is less than one percent. Numerous unknown dangers still exist on the planet. For your safety, please refrain from leaving the base area on your own. If you have any needs, feel free to contact me at any time."