Lawful Tyrant

Chapter 347 The Realm of Kings Amidst the Flames of War
In the realm of kings, the stars of enlightenment shine.

On the vast, glacial plains, the wind howls and frost and snow dance wildly.

A streak of light suddenly tore through layers of ice, and as a massive avalanche rolled down, the light also flew into the sky above the glacier.

"I see……"

Looking at the massive, surging snow below, Lin Qing thought, "I must perfect one of the mysteries before I can successfully cultivate the next one? Fortunately, the mystery of future vision is only a little bit away; I just need to break through the final bottleneck."

After hitting a bottleneck in his understanding of the mysteries of the future, he tried to turn his attention to cultivating the two great mysteries of time: 'future body' and 'descending into the future'. However, the process proved to be unexpectedly difficult and slow.

Even though he had already drawn upon these two great mysteries of time, the fusion was still extremely difficult.

At this rate, even after 38 million years, he has no chance of becoming a higher chaotic being, let alone completing the second test.

"We have no choice but to follow the method of 'breaking the rain'."

Lin Qing pondered to himself, "Finding some extraordinary treasures related to future rules and abilities as a reference might allow me to break through my bottleneck faster..."

He turned to look at the distant continent. "This kind of treasure is only applicable within the universe. Eternal beings mostly operate in endless chaos and don't care about such treasures. Only higher chaotic beings might be able to use them. Perhaps these higher chaotic beings on first-class stars who have been granted titles have some in their collections?"

Lin Qing wasted no time and immediately transformed into a streak of light, flying towards the continent more than ten million kilometers away.

Under the current conditions, he is already close to the limit of his cultivation. If he continues to go into seclusion, his progress will be very slow, and he may not be able to pass His Majesty the King of Light's test if he wastes time.

Coincidentally, he still had a deal to complete with that Lord Tianchuan.

……

……

Jueying Star, a massive planet with a diameter of billions of kilometers, has over 90% of its terrain extremely harsh and unsuitable for habitation.

The only region suitable for human habitation is this vast continent of Jueying.

At this time, in a small town located on the edge of the continent.

Lin Qing found a shop in the area that sold all kinds of books. For just one grain of cosmic sand, he could freely browse all the books in the shop.

The shop owner was overjoyed and respectfully gave Lin Qing change before granting him access to the library opened by the Second Universe Network.

Lin Qing wasn't entirely sure of the value of this single grain of cosmic sand, but among the relics he obtained after killing the witch, he found only a few thousand grains of cosmic sand and no other currency.

Judging from the appearance, there should be an online bank on the second universe network, and the currency in circulation is probably the one commonly used by ordinary people.

"Let's take a look at the history of the Realm of Kings..."

Lin Qing started by looking at the basic common knowledge of the Kings Realm. Although this small library could not possibly have very high-level knowledge, it still had some basic information.

"The Realm of Kings has a history of 30 billion years. Before it transformed into a Level 3 civilization, it was called the Holy Land of the Palace of Kings..."

"Besides the three great divine kingdoms of Heavenly Light, Primordial Beginning, and Myriad Seas, there are twenty-six other kingdoms in the entire Realm of Kings?"

"The Frozen Empire's star system can be divided into 952 states, five levels of inhabited planets. Jueying Star is a first-class star, and above it are state stars, imperial stars..."

"The various nations, led by the three great divine kingdoms, are constantly at war. In addition to the incessant border wars, the states also wage war and plunder against each other every so often..."

As Lin Qing's understanding of the King Realm deepened, he couldn't help but feel increasingly alarmed.

It seems that the Realm of Kings has almost never had a peaceful period. The frequency of wars and the vastness of the battlefields are comparable to wars throughout the entire universe!

Not only are wars constantly breaking out between the Kings Realm and the Star Abyss Demon Clan at the edge of the universe, but wars are also constantly raging between various kingdoms. Down to the states within a kingdom, and even between lords with titles on planets, wars break out for the sake of territories!

Moreover, all beings that reach the Void level must serve in the military!
There's only one rule—

The flames of war must not spread to beings below the Void level, nor to desolate star regions, nor to specific groups of people with honorable military achievements.

"That's true. They are not as powerful as beings in the void. Their energy consumption is negligible, and they are almost certainly not immortal, with a lifespan of only a few years..."

Lin Qing also specifically looked up the conditions for 'Honor-level Military Merit'.

The discovery is either based on those who made great contributions in the Star Abyss War or those who made significant contributions to the King Realm. The specific criteria depend on the level of life of the meritorious person, and the conditions are quite stringent.

As for the desolate starry sky region, it is a dead end without energy supply. People who voluntarily go to live in the desolate starry sky will not be affected by war, but they will also die after their energy is exhausted.

"On a first-class star like Jueying Star, the environment is so favorable that almost all beings can become void creatures upon reaching adulthood. This means that they are constantly facing war..."

Lin Qing sighed inwardly.

On first-order stars, each of the high-ranking chaotic beings who have been granted the title of earl has their own territory, and the territory is closely related to the interests of the lord.

What if the higher chaotic beings want to expand their territory?
The only way is war!

In such a war, the beings of the void are merely civilians who could be trampled and crushed to death at any moment.

"Star Refining Marquis, so this Star Refining State is located in his fiefdom? No wonder that witch suspected me after I said I'd never heard of Star Refining Marquis..."

"So the Myriad Worlds Company is based in Star Refining State, and is one of the top powers there..."

"The status of Lord Tianchuan on Jueying Star seems rather ordinary, and his territory isn't that large either?"

After spending a few days in the library within the Second Universe Network of this shop, Lin Qing gained a basic understanding of the King Realm.

simply put--

As a newly established Tier 3 civilization, the Kings Realm has been attacked by the Star Abyss many times, so it desperately needs powerful warriors to resist the Star Abyss.

The best way to train them is through the trials of war!
The idea of ​​mobilizing the entire population to fight can also solve the growing threat of immortal beings in Level 3 civilizations by eliminating the weak or useless through war.

“How cruel…”

Lin Qing gradually realized that the Level 3 civilization was not the transcendent advanced civilization he had imagined; it also had its share of calamities and a class system where the strong preyed on the weak.

However, in the end, it is because the Realm of Kings is facing the crisis of the Star Abyss that such a cruel war universe has been created.

Otherwise, the three civilizations could simply modify the rules of the universe to restrict reproduction or limit the population in other ways.

"Let's go find Uncle Tianchuan first."

Lin Qing didn't linger. After sending a message to Uncle Tianchuan, he left the small town and headed straight for Uncle Tianchuan's territory.

……

This continent of Jueying stretches for over a billion kilometers, but it only occupies less than 10% of the entire planet Jueying.

The Count of Tianchuan lived in the capital city in the center of the Tianchuan District. Lin Qing casually observed the cities along the way and found that low-level chaotic beings were still rare. Smaller cities might only have a few low-level chaotic beings, and most of them were just void-level beings.

It wasn't until they reached the capital of Tianchuan District that the density of low-level chaotic beings increased significantly, but they were still a minority, not to the point where a random brick on the street could hit a low-level chaotic being.

When Lin Qing first saw the vast group of transcendent beings at the World of Myriad Things Group, he was truly shocked.

They thought that transcendent civilizations were inhabited by lowly, chaotic beings everywhere.

Things are much normal now.

Upon arriving in the capital of Tianchuan District, before Lin Qing could even register and pay the entrance fee, the men of the Tianchuan Earl were already waiting for him at the city entrance.

Then, they took him all the way to the Tianchuan Earl's Palace.

Although air travel is prohibited within the capital city, it is clear that this does not restrict lower-level chaotic beings.

"I wonder what your name is?"

Tianchuan Bo appears to be an early human, middle-aged, and quite refined and gentle. Dressed in a retro-style blue robe, he sits in the simple and ancient hall, exuding a calm and ancient aura.

"Qin Lin." Lin Qing still used his pseudonym after reaching the King Realm.

Tianchuan Bo nodded slightly and said with a faint smile, "I heard from my subordinates that Mr. Qin Lin was only at the Void level more than three million years ago. He has transcended it so quickly. It seems that he was about to break through back then?"

"I guess so." Lin Qing wasn't interested in explaining further.

“I am good at sensing danger and aura.” Tianchuanbo looked at Lin Qing and said softly, “Mr. Qin Lin gives me a very dangerous feeling, and seems to be completely different from other low-level chaotic beings.”

"It was just an opportunity bestowed by my master," Lin Qing said, shaking his head.

"Oh?" Uncle Tianchuan couldn't help but ask, "May I ask who your esteemed master is? Are you from my Xinglian Prefecture?"

"I'm not from Xinglian Prefecture." Lin Qing shook her head slightly, not wanting to say more.

Tianchuanbo didn't ask any more questions. In any case, he was certain that Qin Lin was able to instantly annihilate that witch with a treasure. His master must be much stronger than him. Even if he was a high-level chaotic being, he was probably one of the top beings among them!

As for eternal existence?

He thought it was unlikely. Disciples who exist eternally would have a better cultivation environment, so why would they cultivate in those desolate places like Jueying Star?
However, the disciple of such a powerful figure deserves some respect from him.

"Mr. Qin Lin, are you planning to complete the deal we agreed on today?" Uncle Tianchuan asked.

"Correct."

Lin Qing flipped his hand and took out the 'Mirror of Seeking God' left by the witch, saying, "However, I would prefer that Lord Tianchuan exchange something else for this deal."

“Of course, why don’t you tell me?” said Uncle Tianchuan.

"I am quite interested in some rare treasures that contain the ability to govern the future."

Lin Qing said, "I wonder if Lord Tianchuan has such a rare treasure? If so, we can exchange it for the Mirror of Seeking Gods, and we can make up for any difference in cosmic sand."

"A rare treasure containing the ability to govern the future?" Tianchuan Bo frowned slightly. "Such a treasure is extremely rare."

“Or perhaps Uncle Tianchuan knows some clues,” Lin Qing said.

“I do not have such a rare treasure here.” Uncle Tianchuan shook his head and said, “However, I do know someone who has such a rare treasure.”

"Oh?" Lin Qing's eyes lit up.

“Lord Qishui.” Lord Tianchuan smiled and said, “As far as I know, Lord Qishui has a ‘Dice of Destiny’. He always decides whether to act based on the number on the Dice of Destiny. That Dice of Destiny is a rare treasure that contains certain future rules.”

He shook his head slightly. "However, Lord Qishui treasures that Destiny Dice quite a bit. Unless the price is incredibly high, he won't be willing to sell it."

"The Dice of Destiny?" Lin Qing asked thoughtfully, "Approximately how much cosmic sand would it require?"

Tianchuan Bo pondered for a moment and said, "Although Qishui Bo's strength is not outstanding, he has accumulated wealth over the years, and with the help of the Destiny Dice, his net worth is at least over several hundred thousand cosmic sands..."

He shook his head and said, "I doubt he would be tempted even by 100,000 cosmic sands."

"Even 100,000 cosmic sands won't work?" Lin Qing frowned slightly.

He only had a few thousand grains of cosmic sand from that witch. Even if he obtained ten thousand grains of cosmic sand from Tianchuan Bo using the Mirror of Seeking God, it would still be far from enough.

“There’s nothing we can do.” Tianchuanbo shook his head and said, “Although such rare treasures can only be used within the universe, the Destiny Dice is indeed quite useful. Qishuibo has accumulated such wealth because of this, making him much richer than ordinary high-level chaotic beings.”

Lin nodded slightly.

It should be noted that even the most ordinary cosmic treasure is worth at least tens of thousands of cosmic sands, while a typical advanced chaotic being probably only has a net worth of a few hundred thousand cosmic sands.

While not exceptionally strong, having a net worth of hundreds of thousands of cosmic sands is quite impressive.

"Even 100,000 cosmic sands wouldn't be enough..."

Lin Qing frowned and pondered, "I don't have anything on me that can be sold for so much cosmic sand. Even if I sell the cosmic treasure glove left by that witch, I'll probably only get tens of thousands of cosmic sand..."

He had already swallowed the Chaos Origin Crystal, and he couldn't sell his natal universe treasure. There wasn't much else of value left.

"or……"

Lin Qing frowned. "Should we borrow some cosmic sand from Mr. Hong Nuo of the Wanxiang World Group?"

It goes without saying that as long as that eternal being agrees, let alone buying him one rare treasure of this price, even ten would be a piece of cake for the eternal being.

But he already owed Hongnuo a lot, and he didn't want to owe any more unless he had no other choice.

The other party is clearly investing in him and is already very generous in giving so much. If he continues to ask for more, it would be going too far.

"Does Uncle Tianchuan have any other methods?" Lin Qing asked. "Or a way to make money as quickly as possible would also be helpful."

"It seems Mr. Qin Lin really wants that Destiny Dice?" Uncle Tianchuan glanced at him, pondered for a moment, and then said, "As for methods... well, there are some."

He sized up Lin Qing and said, "I wonder how strong Mr. Qin Lin and your master are?"

"Strength?" Lin Qing looked at Tianchuan Bo.

“That’s how it is.” Uncle Tianchuan immediately explained, “I think that the lords of Yingxing have all made war agreements to determine the order of their territories. If Mr. Qin Lin and your master are strong enough, there is still room for discussion on this matter.”

Lin Qing pondered for a moment and said, "Among the lowly chaotic beings on Jueying Star, there should be no one who can rival me."

"What?" Uncle Tianchuan was taken aback.

(End of this chapter)