High Martial Arts: Starting with a Martial Saint Peak Cultivation

The fate of Chenyanxing is not an isolated case.

The flying boats of Nine Nether Valley resembled a boundless giant net, tightening ever more in the starry sky west of the Heavenly Crane Alliance.

Each squad systematically harvested its respective targets according to the markings on the deployment map.

Deep in the starry sky.

On a resource planet called Zilan Star, dozens of dark blue flying boats silently emerged from the void.

The three starports in the planet's orbit were immediately targeted by the Celestial Cannon and transformed into three silent fireballs.

The shockwave from the explosion carried metal fragments as it crashed into the planet's surface, leaving dark red trails in the atmosphere.

In the mining base on the ground.

Tens of thousands of miners are working in the mine tunnels 300 meters underground.

The roar of the drilling rig drowned out the explosion overhead until the entire mine shaft suddenly shook violently, and rubble rained down from the ceiling.

"An earthquake?!"

A miner, his face covered in coal dust, threw down the drilling rig and looked up at the ceiling where rocks were constantly falling.

The next second, an invisible pressure pierced through the three-hundred-foot-thick rock layer and poured directly into the mine tunnel.

All the miners knelt down at the same time, struggling to breathe, their tools clattering to the ground.

The garrison on Zilan Star is even smaller than that on Chenyan Star, with only one garrison commander at the early stage of True God level.

Ye Jing's fellow disciple Zhou Heng was the first to rush to the administrative center, shattering the commander's protective aura with a single palm strike and lifting him into the air.

The commander was so terrified that he couldn't even utter a proper plea for mercy.

Zhou Heng was too lazy to listen to his nonsense. In the blink of an eye, he crushed him into a bloody mist and turned to fly towards his next target.

The outer disciples then landed and took over the planet's defense hub and control center.

The whole process was smooth and quick, taking less than half an hour.

The same scene.

It happened simultaneously on dozens of planets.

Some planetary defenders attempted to resist, but they were met with the crushing power of the Eternal God in the blink of an eye.

Some planetary administrators wanted to escape immediately, only to find that the entire planet's space was sealed off, making it impossible to even escape underground.

On other planets, the garrison commander had barely raised his communication bracelet when it exploded into dust in his palm.

The disciples of Nine Nether Valley had no interest in the ordinary people who had no cultivation.

The main problem is that massacring natives without cultivation levels prevents the acquisition of contribution points.

So as long as they don't actively seek death, they only eliminate official institutions and garrisons, and then outer disciples take over control of the planet, temporarily putting the people under control.

An outer sect deacon stood in the largest city square on Zilan Star, his spiritual amplification resounding throughout the entire city.

"Listen up, everyone! From this day forward, Purple Orchid Star belongs to the Cloud Orchid Immortal Realm!"

He paused, his tone icy.

"Stay put, don't try to resist, don't try to escape, otherwise—"

He raised his hand and gently pointed to an empty watchtower in the distance.

boom!

The hundred-foot-tall iron tower was instantly crushed into a pile of scrap metal by an invisible force, with fragments flying everywhere.

Tens of thousands of people in the square were completely silent, their faces pale, not daring to even breathe.

A mother holding her child tightly covered the child's mouth, tears streaming silently down her face.

An old man next to him trembled as he muttered something under his breath.

"Cloudy Immortal Realm..."

"Have you heard of it?"

The middle-aged man next to me asked in a low voice.

The old man shook his head, his voice trembling.

"Never heard of it... but to be able to crush an iron tower in the blink of an eye, that's some skill..."

He didn't finish speaking, but just sighed heavily.

The people around looked at each other, their eyes filled with fear and helplessness.

No one dared to speak or move; they could only obediently squat in place, waiting for the next instruction from these strange intruders.

.........

Several days passed in the blink of an eye.

Tianbai Galaxy, Domain Lord’s Mansion.

Mu Tian sat behind the jade table, with hundreds of unread messages densely arranged on the screen of his communication bracelet in front of him.

Each message represents a lost point of contact.

His fingers were clenched so tightly on the armrest that they turned white, and his knuckles trembled slightly from the force.

"Another one."

He muttered something to himself and marked the latest message as read.

Add this one.

The Tianbai Galaxy has lost contact with most of its territory.

None of those lost planets and fortresses sent back a message or sounded an alarm; it was as if they had been swallowed whole by something.

Mu Tian suddenly stood up and walked towards the door.

"Notify all senior executives to convene a meeting in the council chamber immediately!"

The guards responded and left, their footsteps echoing hurriedly in the corridor.

A moment later, in the council hall of the Domain Lord's Mansion.

On the large stone table was a huge star map, densely marked with all the planets and fortresses of the Tianbai Galaxy.

Dozens of officials sat around a stone table, each with a solemn expression on their face.

Mu Tian sat in the main seat, his gaze sweeping over everyone with a gloomy expression, and suddenly slammed his hand on the stone table.

boom!

The stone table was slapped, creating a crack, and the teacup on the table jumped high, spilling tea all over the table.

"Damn it!"

Mu Tian gritted his teeth, squeezing out the words through his clenched teeth.

"Can anyone tell me what's going on?!"

The council chamber was so quiet you could hear a pin drop.

The officials lowered their heads, staring at the table in front of them, none daring to speak first.

Some pretended to look at star charts, some picked up their teacups and pretended to drink water, and some simply looked out the window.

Mu Tian's gaze swept across everyone's faces like a knife, finally settling on a gaunt old man.

The old man was the chief strategist of the Domain Lord's Mansion, who had followed Mu Tian for nearly a thousand years. At this moment, he felt his scalp tingle from being stared at.

He knew he couldn't avoid it, so he braced himself, stood up, and cupped his hands in a respectful gesture towards Mu Tian.

"Lord Territory Lord..."

His voice was a little dry, so he cleared his throat before continuing.

"What we can confirm at present is that our Tianbai Galaxy has been invaded by a very powerful intruder."

He paused, trying to keep his tone calm.

"The other side is extremely powerful; they can block space and cut off communications, which is why we haven't received any messages."

He pointed to the areas marked in red on the star map that had lost contact.

"Furthermore, judging from the planets that have lost contact and the trajectory of the patrol ships, the enemy is advancing from the west at a very high speed."

He looked up, his eyes filled with obvious worry.

"At this rate, they will be able to advance into the core star system in a few days at most."

"Lord of the Domain, we must be on guard!"

Upon hearing this, Mu Tian's expression darkened further.

He felt an overwhelming sense of frustration.

The enemy has almost taken over most of the Tianbai star system, yet they don't even know who the invaders are.

This feeling is like being blindfolded and beaten up, not even being able to see which way the fist is coming from.

"Pass on my orders!"

Mu Tian suddenly stood up, his voice deep, cold, and urgent.

"All planets in the Tianbai Galaxy, immediately enter a state of highest alert!"

He traced his finger across the star chart, pointing out two key locations.

"First Fleet, Third Fleet, Fifth Fleet, Ninth Fleet, all depart immediately to establish a space defense line between 'Canglan Fortress' and 'Tianshu Fortress'!"

He tapped two points on the star chart heavily.

"No matter what, you must find out who the enemy is!"

"All patrol ships must withdraw to within the defensive line; no more are to be sent westward!"

He raised his head, his gaze sweeping over everyone.

"Did you all understand?"

All the officials stood up in unison and responded respectfully.

"yes!"

"clear!"

"I'll get on it right away!"

The group filed out of the council chamber, their steps much faster than when they arrived.

Some people were sending commands on their communication wristbands as they walked, while others were already jogging towards the fleet command post.

Soon, only Mu Tian remained in the council chamber.

He stood before the enormous star map, remained silent for a long while, and then raised his wrist.

His communication bracelet lit up, and he brought up the communication channel of the Tianhe Alliance headquarters. He took a deep breath and began to edit a message.

"Urgent military intelligence: The Tianbai star system has been subjected to a large-scale invasion by an unknown force."

"The enemy is extremely powerful and can block space and cut off communications. They have already occupied most of the Tianbai star system."

"We are still unable to confirm the identity, number, or cultivation level of the intruders."

"Request headquarters to immediately dispatch more powerful personnel and fleets to provide support."

He paused, then added.

"This matter is extremely serious; please take it very seriously."

After sending the message, Mu Tian put down the bracelet and sat back down in his chair.

He rubbed his temples, his gaze falling on the ever-expanding red area on the star map.

For some reason, he felt vaguely uneasy.

That unease was like a tiny thorn stuck in my heart; it didn't hurt, but I couldn't get rid of it no matter what I did.

As more and more planets lose contact, that thorn grows deeper and deeper.

.........

Inside the main spaceship.

An elder celestial being strode into the control room and respectfully bowed to Immortal Lord Youxuan.

"Sect Master, breaking news."

He raised his hand and waved it, and a screen of light unfolded in front of Immortal Lord Youxuan.

The screen displayed the captured internal communication records of the Tianhe Alliance, with messages densely arranged.

"According to the communications information we have captured, Mu Tian, ​​the domain lord of the Tianbai Star System, has become aware of the situation and is assembling a large army."

The elder tapped his finger on the light screen, enlarging one of the messages.

"They are preparing to build a star defense line between Canglan Fortress and Tianshu Fortress in an attempt to block our advance."

Immortal Lord Youxuan leaned back in his chair, looking at the content on the light screen with a hint of disdain in his eyes.

"Assembling a large army?"

He repeated it, a slight smile playing on his lips.

"Perfect."

He stood up, walked to the control panel, and drew a straight line on the star map with his finger.

"Order the entire army to continue the advance according to the original plan and ignore their assembly."

He paused, his tone calm yet undeniable.

"Let their defenses be built, then crush them all in one go."

The elder bowed and accepted the order.

"yes!"

He turned and strode out of the control room, relaying the orders down the chain of command.

Immortal Lord Youxuan sat back down in his chair, picked up the spiritual tea beside him, and took a sip.

The tea had gone cold and had a slightly astringent taste.

He put down his teacup and looked out the porthole at the dark starry sky in the distance.

"The Heavenly Crane Alliance..."

He silently calculated in his mind.

"I hope you can give me a little surprise."

at the same time.

On a planet called Crane Cry Star in the core star system of the Sky Crane Alliance.

The planet's surface was covered with a layer of pale golden spiritual light, which was a defensive array built by the Heavenly Crane Alliance headquarters at great expense.

The city at the very center of Crane Cry Star is called Heavenly Crane City, and a colossal tower thousands of feet tall stands at the very center of the city.

The entire tower is made of ancient jade, which gleams with a warm luster under the starlight.

At the top of the tower was a huge circular conference room, its dome inlaid with spirit crystals, illuminating the entire room as bright as day.

At this moment, ghostly figures began to light up one after another in the conference room.

Those illusory figures, some sitting and some standing, each exuded a powerful aura.

Even the weakest among them possessed the cultivation level of an early-stage Eternal True God.

It was the Eternal True God Elders of the Heavenly Crane Alliance.

Only a few of them were present in person; the rest participated as virtual images.

The illusory light was of various colors, including cyan, white, and purple, intertwining together to illuminate the entire conference room in a dazzling array of colors.

A moment later, the last phantom image lit up.

She was a beautiful woman dressed in a moon-white long dress, with a dignified face and a sharp, imposing air about her.

She looked to be in her thirties, but the calmness and vicissitudes in her eyes seemed to have weathered thousands of years of storms.

It was none other than Bai Fengyi, the chief administrator of the Heavenly Crane Alliance and a peak-level Eternal True God.

She walked to the head of the conference table and stood there, her gaze sweeping over each of the elders present.

"Gentlemen."

She spoke, her voice clear, cool, and steady.

"The reason I have summoned everyone today is because of an urgent military intelligence sent by Mu Tian, ​​the domain lord of the Tianbai Star System."

She raised her hand and waved, and a huge light screen unfolded in the center of the conference room.

The screen displayed a star map of the Tianbai Galaxy, with a large area to the west marked in a striking red.

"According to Mu Tian's report, most of the western part of the Tianbai star system has lost contact, and none of the lost planets and fortresses have sent back any news."

She paused, her gaze becoming serious.

"The opponent is extremely powerful; they can block space and disrupt communications. To this day, we don't even know who our opponent is."

The red area on the screen looked like a huge scar, causing everyone present to frown.

An elderly man with white hair and beard spoke first; he was the most senior Eternal True God late-stage elder in the Heavenly Crane Alliance.

"To have so much of the Tianbai Galaxy fall in such a short time..."

He stroked his beard, his tone deep and serious.

"This is absolutely not something that a few eternal gods could do."

He raised his head, his gaze sweeping over the crowd, and spoke, word by word.

"In my humble opinion, the leader of this invading force is very likely a Supreme Realm expert!"

After he finished speaking, the conference room fell silent.

Everyone was taken aback, but upon closer reflection, they realized that what he said made a lot of sense.

Although the Eternal True God is powerful.

However, to silently occupy most of the galaxy within a few days, space would have to be blocked and communications disrupted.

Operations of this scale... are only possible for those at the Supreme Realm level.

Bai Fengyi nodded slightly after listening.

"That's possible."

She was thinking rapidly in her mind.

When has the Tianhe Alliance ever offended such a terrifying force?

Which force in the entire Purple Profound Starfield could do this?

The Canglan Empire? Impossible. They are vassals of the Canglan Empire. The Canglan Empire has no reason to harm its own people.

What about the other major powers?

That's not right either. Those forces are far away from the Heavenly Crane Alliance, and they haven't offended them.

With the protection of the Canglan Empire, there is even less reason for them to launch a major attack.

As for the forces they've offended, they simply don't have that capability...

Bai Fengyi thought about it for a while, but had no clue.

She could only bring her thoughts back to the present moment.

At this moment, a middle-aged male elder with a resolute face spoke up.

He is the military commander of the Heavenly Crane Alliance, with the cultivation level of a late-stage Eternal True God, and is in charge of the military deployment of the entire alliance.

"Gentlemen."

He stood up, his tone solemn.

"I have a feeling that this matter is definitely not as simple as it seems on the surface."

He glanced at the red area on the screen and said in a deep voice.

"The fact that the enemy was able to complete an invasion of this scale in such a short time shows that their strength and preparation far exceeded our expectations."

He paused, then said solemnly.

"I suggest that it is safest to inform the alliance leader and deputy alliance leader of this news."

The alliance leader and deputy alliance leader he mentioned were two supreme realm experts from the Heavenly Crane Alliance.

The reason why the Heavenly Crane Alliance was able to gain a foothold in the Purple Profound Star Region was because of the presence of these two Supreme Realm ancestors.

As soon as he finished speaking, the other eternal gods nodded in agreement.

"agree!"

"It's time to tell the Alliance Leader!"

"An enemy of this level is invincible to anyone below the Supreme Realm!"

Bai Fengyi was silent for a moment, then nodded.

"it is good."

She raised her head and glanced at the crowd.

"Everyone, please be on high alert during this period. Strengthen patrols in all star systems and report any abnormalities immediately."

She put away the light screen, her tone decisive.

"I will immediately go and inform the Alliance Leader and the Deputy Alliance Leader of this news."

Meeting adjourned.

Everyone stood up, and the illusory figures disappeared one after another, while the real figures also quickly left.

Soon, only Bai Fengyi remained in the conference room.

She walked to the window, looked at the night view of the myriad lights of Tianhe City, and gently exhaled.

Then she raised her wrist, tapped a few times on the communication bracelet, and dialed a special channel.

That's the exclusive communication channel for the Alliance Leader and Deputy Alliance Leader; only the Chief Administrator has the authority to use it.

She took a deep breath, edited the situation of the Tianbai Galaxy into a detailed message, and pressed the send button.

The message traveled through layers of space, heading towards a secret realm in the starry sky outside Crane Cry Star.

Deep within the core galaxy of the Tianhe Alliance.

A hidden starry realm tucked away in the cracks of the void, like a bright pearl shrouded in darkness.

The entrance to the secret realm was surrounded by a faint silver halo, and the interior space was enormous, containing hundreds of planets that were slowly rotating.

In the center of the secret realm.

A bright green planet floated in the very center, its spiritual energy so dense that it condensed into a tangible white mist.

Amidst the white mist, an ancient cave dwelling stands halfway up the mountain, with two ancient pine trees planted in front of its entrance.

Inside the cave at this moment.

A middle-aged man sat cross-legged on a stone platform, surrounded by an extremely dense aura of supreme power.

The aura was deep and profound, as vast as the sea, and with each breath, it caused the surrounding spiritual energy to surge violently.

He had a resolute face, with the air of authority of someone who had long held a high position, and wore a simple gray robe.

It was He Qianshan, the vice leader of the Heavenly Crane Alliance and a Supreme Realm expert.

suddenly.

A communication jade pendant hanging from his waist lit up.

He Qianshan opened his eyes, his gaze showing a hint of displeasure at being disturbed.

He reached out and took the jade pendant, probing it with his divine sense.

A moment later, his brows furrowed more and more, and the displeasure on his face vanished completely, replaced by an unusual solemnity.

"The Tianbai Star System... most of its territory is out of contact... the intruder's identity is unknown... possibly a Supreme Realm expert?"

He read the key points of the message aloud, his gaze darkening.

He Qianshan put away the jade pendant, stood up, and disappeared into the cave in a flash.

In another corner of the secret realm, there is a cave hidden deep within the core of the spiritual vein.

A thin-faced old man was meditating with his eyes closed.

He was wearing a blue Taoist robe, his hair was gray, and his face was old but he was still very energetic.

His aura was even more profound than that of He Qianshan; he was none other than He Tianming, the leader of the Heavenly Crane Alliance and a mid-stage Supreme Realm expert.

He also received a message from Bai Fengyi.

After reading the contents, He Tianming slowly exhaled a long breath, a trace of solemnity flashing in his eyes.

Just then, the protective barrier outside the cave trembled slightly.

He Tianming looked up at the cave entrance and said in a deep voice.

"Come in."

The cave door opened, and He Qianshan strode in.

The two Supreme Realm experts exchanged a glance, both seeing the same solemnity in each other's eyes.

He Qianshan spoke first.

"Brother, what's your opinion on the Tianbai Star System?"