I Pick Up Talents on the Interstellar Battlefield

Chapter 813 - 561: Power Surge, Elder Yun’s Promise (Part 2)

Some people instinctively raised their hands to shield themselves, while others quickly surrounded Elder Yun He Li in the middle, issuing quiet warnings, their Spiritual Energy subconsciously ready to deal with sudden situations at any time.

But when they looked around, they found only the rippling, thin Energy Cloud with no trace of evil presence. When they turned their heads and saw the familiar tall figure beside them, their tense bodies slowly relaxed, and the vigilance in their eyes was gradually replaced by wild joy.

"General Qin!"

"It’s General Qin!!!"

The Pill Masters quickly approached Qin Tian, their voices full of ecstatic joy, excitement, and gratitude after surviving a disaster, with many eyes instantly turning red, their voices even slightly choked.

Recalling the past, they had been captured by the eldritch forces into the Subspace, dragged before the eerie and terrifying Evil God Altar. Facing the ground full of eldritch entities and the strange statues of Evil Gods, all their hearts were filled with despair.

In an era where cross-Star Realm navigation technology had matured, Subspace was not considered dangerous for ordinary people and was even a place frequently accessed. But to the stronger Spiritualists, it was an absolute forbidden zone.

If a High Tier Spiritualist stepped into the Subspace, their distinct and powerful life signs would quickly attract the attention of native Subspace creatures and the Evil God’s followers, possibly even alerting the Evil God itself, inviting catastrophic disaster.

As such, the Empire dared not easily send high-tier experts deep into the Subspace to rescue them.

Moreover, with time and space chaotic within Subspace, even if top-tier space experts dared to step in, how could they possibly find them, hidden in the boundless chaos?

So when they awoke before the altar and saw their circumstances clearly, they had already given up hope. Many even desperately wanted to commit suicide.

Rather than become puppets and lackeys of the Evil God, manipulated at will, it was better to die and preserve the dignity of the Pill Masters.

But by then, surrounded by eldritch presences and bound by Evil Energy Chains, they didn’t even have the strength to lift a hand. Even wanting to commit suicide was a luxury.

However, just as they awaited their fate’s judgment in despair, thinking they would become the Evil God’s sacrifices, Qin Tian appeared like a heaven-sent hero, breaking through the horde of eldritch, pulling them back from the edge of Hell.

The Pill Masters gazed at Qin Tian eagerly, their eyes full of gratitude.

They were all elites from the Dan Tower, and Qin Tian’s name had long spread throughout the tower during this time.

Everyone was aware of his relationship with Dongfang Mingyue, and many who were friendly with Stuart had previously held unexplained hostility towards Qin Tian.

But none had expected that this man, who was almost a "stranger" to them, would disregard his own safety, venture alone into this life-or-death Subspace, and try with all his might to rescue them.

The determination and goodwill behind his lonely bravery moved them more than the life-saving grace itself.

Everyone resolved in their hearts that if they could return alive to the Royal Star, this grace must be repaid with a lifetime of gratitude.

"General Qin."

An elderly yet steady voice sounded, as Yun He Li slowly stepped forward, surrounded by the Pill Masters. His figure was still somewhat hunched, but those slightly cloudy eyes carried the fortune of surviving a disaster and appreciation and gratitude for Qin Tian.

"Elder Yun."

Qin Tian slightly bowed in salute, his expression respectful.

Yun He Li was a leading figure in Pill Refining, highly respected, with close ties to the Empire’s high ranks and major families. This respect was both esteem for the elder and reverence for a Pill Refining Grandmaster.

"General Qin, thank you for saving all of us." A kind smile slowly spread on Yun He Li’s face, his tone full of sincerity.

Qin Tian quickly replied politely, "Elder Yun, you’re too kind. You may call me Qin Tian, or Little Qin."

Yun He Li interacted with the Empire’s highest generals and even the Emperor himself, while he was merely a Major General, truly unworthy of the title "General Qin."

Moreover, this slight change in address was a thoughtful intention of his own—to invisibly draw closer to Yun He Li, also one of the initial goals of his risky rescue.

"Alright, then I’ll call you Little Qin." Yun He Li nodded with a smile, then his expression turned serious, "Little Qin, I want to ask, do you have a way to get us out of this Subspace now?"

Qin Tian slightly nodded, his tone confident, "Elder, rest assured, I have a way. Previously, Ming Yue and I, due to an accident, were deeply trapped in Subspace. By a stroke of luck, my space talent was greatly enhanced, and I found the space nodes between Subspace and the Main Universe, finally breaking through and returning to the Main Universe."

Upon hearing this, all the Pill Masters present were suddenly overjoyed.

As expected, since Qin Tian could enter Subspace alone, he had the capability to lead them out!

"Good! Good! Good!" Yun He Li repeatedly said the word "good," his eyes full of comfort, "Little Qin, I’ll leave it up to you. If we can smoothly return to the Royal Star, the Dan Tower and I will surely reward you generously, no doubt about it."

"General Qin, I, Dai Yu, swear here that I shall never dare to forget your life-saving grace, and in the future, if you have any commands, I will not hesitate to die ten thousand deaths!"

"And me too! General Qin, as long as we can go back, if there is anything you need from us, just say the word!"

The Pill Masters chimed in, their voices full of sincerity.

Listening to these heartfelt promises, Qin Tian couldn’t hide a hint of happiness in his heart.

He spared no expense in entering Subspace, even almost being completely consumed by the Evil God’s Will, seeking nothing more than the recognition and closeness of this Pill Refining Grandmaster and the entire Dan Tower.

The Pill Masters present were all elites able to enter the headquarters of the Dan Tower. Establishing deep ties with them would ensure smooth access to elixirs, spiritual materials, and all matters related to Pill Refining in the future.

And a single promise from Elder Yun He Li could bring him unimaginable benefits and connections.

"Rest assured, everyone, I will do my utmost to bring us safely back to the Royal Star," Qin Tian said solemnly, with a determined tone, giving everyone a reassuring boost.

Upon hearing this, the Pill Masters’ joy and excitement grew even stronger.

"However..." Qin Tian slightly switched the topic and slowed his tone, "Before I activate the space nodes, I need to trouble everyone to return to the space we were in before."

Seeing their puzzled expressions, he quickly explained, "I’ve just scouted and found no suitable space nodes nearby. To quickly find a passable node, I need to unleash my perception for a wide-range search. Having everyone follow me may be inconvenient and potentially face unknown dangers."

"No problem! General Qin, whatever you arrange, we will do!"

"Yes, we trust you completely, it’s nothing at all!"

The Pill Masters all nodded in agreement without any objections.

To be honest, although that space was a bit confined, and staying in it sometimes caused a slow depletion of Spiritual Energy and Qi Power, to them at this moment, such minor losses were inconsequential.

Even staying inside, they could feel a strange sense of security.

They knew some Spiritualists would use space-type Treasure Artifacts to create spaces to house living beings.

But from the abilities Qin Tian demonstrated, it seemed that the space was forcibly opened by his own spatial talent.

This powerful spatial talent made them hold Qin Tian in even greater awe.

"Alright, thank you all for understanding. Elder Yun, everyone, I ask you to bear with this inconvenience for a while."

As his words fell, Qin Tian did not hesitate, waving his large hand as the gentle Power of Void surged again, enveloping Yun He Li and all the Pill Masters, sending them into the Yang Space.

Once everyone was safely inside, Qin Tian retracted his gaze, letting the Power of Void quietly spread around him, released all his senses, probing every subtle space fluctuation nearby.

The space nodes in Subspace were inherently unpredictable, sometimes sprouting new, sometimes vanishing, gone in a flash. Unable to find the original node he entered Subspace through, he could only search broadly for a new exit.

And a new node meant that after stepping out of Subspace, they would end up in unknown territory—it could be a desolate, abandoned planet, the cold interstellar void, or even a perilous cosmic forbidden zone.

But Qin Tian didn’t mind. The most important thing now was to swiftly leave this peril-filled Subspace.

As long as they could return to the Main Universe smoothly, with his strength and spatial talent, no matter where they ended up, he could find a way back to the Royal Star.

After searching for several dozen minutes, a faint yet clear spatial fluctuation reached his senses.

Qin Tian’s body suddenly paused, a glimmer of light flashing through his eyes.

"Found it!"