"Foreseeing the future?"Qin Tian was hidden in the shadows of the Pill Tower corridor, his body enveloped by a barely perceptible spatial barrier. Only his deep-set eyes gleamed sharply in the dim light.Previously, he had thought that Marshal Lin sent him to protect Dongfang Mingyue because of her status as a genius alchemist. But now, it seemed things might not be so simple.What truly concerned Marshal Lin was probably Dongfang Mingyue's ability to "foresee the future."The Empire appeared calm on the surface, but in reality, undercurrents surged: the revival of evil gods, the rampant Blood Demon Sect, lurking rebels, and the unrest of alien races. The losses caused by sudden disasters each year were immeasurable.If Dongfang Mingyue's dreams could truly capture key fragments of these disasters in advance—even if it was just a location, a time, or a name—it would be enough for the Empire to plan ahead and prepare, minimizing losses.This value was far more precious than a genius alchemist who could refine high-grade pills.As for Dongfang Mingyue's statement that "fate cannot be changed," a cold glint flashed in Qin Tian's eyes.He had never been one to blindly believe in fate. In his view, so-called fate was never a predetermined trajectory etched on the star charts, but rather the result of one's own steps, taken one by one.People could, through cowardice and negligence, allow a situation that still had a chance to turn around to slide into an abyss; naturally, they could also, with courage and wisdom, transform a destined tragic ending into a perfect conclusion.Dongfang Mingyue's ability ✪ Nоvеlіgһt ✪ (Official version) to foresee the future through dreams and the Zhuge Family's ability to spy on celestial phenomena through Heavenly Secret Arts were essentially not very different.However, Dongfang Mingyue's premonitions appeared more random, possibly a fragment of an ordinary daily life, yet with extremely detailed specifics; while the Zhuge Family's Heavenly Secret Arts could cover a wider range, but often only revealed vague trends and omens.Since the Zhuge Family could firmly control heavenly secrets in their hands to avert risks for their family and the Empire, why couldn't Dongfang Mingyue?Of course, Qin Tian also knew that he had not experienced what Dongfang Mingyue had endured, and he could not arbitrarily deny her awe and helplessness towards fate.But even so, he could confirm one thing: Dongfang Mingyue's personal value was far higher than he had initially imagined.It was no wonder she had such tight security around her.While observing in the dark earlier, Qin Tian had thoroughly understood the defensive forces around Dongfang Mingyue: a total of thirteen guards, five of whom were Sixth-level Spiritual Energy Users.These individuals were well-trained, always maintaining a moderate distance from Dongfang Mingyue—neither too close to disturb her personal space, nor too far to prevent them from rushing forward to form a protective circle in case of an emergency.However, with the perception abilities of these guards, they were still unable to detect his presence.Buzz. Just as Qin Tian was deep in thought, his smart wristband suddenly vibrated, and an encrypted message popped up on the screen.He lightly tapped his fingertip to unlock it, and after seeing the content, a subtle abnormality flashed in his eyes: "Eastern Haoyue—it's him."Spring in the Imperial Star always carried just the right warmth. Willow branches at the Imperial Royal Military Academy hung like silk, their tender green leaves swaying gently in the breeze, casting dappled light and shadow.On the path, two figures walked side by side. One wore a moon-white brocade robe, with sword-like brows and starry eyes, a handsome face, exuding the nobility and composure of a scion of a prominent family. He was Dongfang Mingyue's elder brother, Eastern Haoyue. The other had soft, fluffy hair, with bangs covering most of his forehead, his eyes always narrowed, and an aura of lazy leisure surrounded him. He was Zhuge Yu of the Zhuge Family."A-Yu, someone has made a move against Mingyue." Eastern Haoyue raised his hand to close the chat window on his optical computer, his fingertips slightly white from the force, a cold, sharp glint flashing in his eyes, breaking the surrounding tranquility.Zhuge Yu's narrowed eyes moved slightly, and he raised an eyebrow: "Oh? What happened?""Someone tampered with Mingyue's alchemical cauldron in the Pill Tower alchemy room on Frost Flower Star." Eastern Haoyue's voice grew several shades colder. "Fortunately, someone claiming to be sent by the military suddenly appeared and helped her fix the alchemical cauldron. Otherwise, she wouldn't even be qualified to participate in tomorrow's quarterfinals."Upon hearing this, most of the laziness on Zhuge Yu's face dissipated, and his brows furrowed completely.The damaged alchemical cauldron might have been a minor trick by another competing alchemist, but the fact that the military sent someone to secretly protect Mingyue, and both his side and the Oriental Family were completely unaware, was the biggest problem."What's that person's name? I'll investigate his background." Zhuge Yu looked up at Eastern Haoyue, his tone certain. With the Zhuge Family's intelligence network, as long as there was a name, they could always find some clues."His name is Qin Tian," Eastern Haoyue was about to repeat Dongfang Mingyue's description—black clothes, stern, capable of spatial abilities—but before he finished speaking, Zhuge Yu suddenly interrupted him."Qin Tian? Are you sure his name is Qin Tian?" Zhuge Yu's voice suddenly rose several octaves, his previously narrowed eyes actually opened a little, a hint of surprise flashing in his eyes as he repeatedly confirmed."That's right, that's the name." Eastern Haoyue nodded, then suddenly remembered something, his eyes moving. "Could it be the Qin Tian you mentioned to me before, the one who saved your life during the Qingmu Star Domain Talent Battle?""Hmm, if there are no surprises, it's him." Zhuge Yu's lips curved into a knowing smile, his tone becoming more certain."It's him..." Eastern Haoyue murmured softly, his gaze gradually deepening.He recalled what Zhuge Yu had told him about the Qingmu Star Domain Talent Battle. At that time, the Blood Demon Sect had set an ambush, transferring dozens of geniuses who reached the finals into a Violet Crystal Sealing Array. It was Qin Tian who turned the tide, not only defeating the main force of the Blood Demon Sect but also transferring them out of the sealing array, eventually allowing rescue to arrive.Moreover, he himself had met Qin Tian once.That was two years ago, at a specialty restaurant on Alpha One Star. At the time, he and Zhuge Yu happened to encounter Qin Tian and temporarily shared a table.During the meal, he recognized Qin Tian's potential as a rare talent. He had intended to find an opportunity to get closer and try to recruit him, but Qin Tian was too aloof and left after only a few words.At that time, he was preparing to report to the Imperial Royal Military Academy and didn't have time to pursue it further, so he entrusted the matter to Zhuge Yu, asking him to investigate Qin Tian's background and then find a way to make contact.But later, Zhuge Yu reported that Qin Tian's identity was mysterious, and even the Zhuge Family's intelligence network couldn't find any clues, so the matter was dropped.Unexpectedly, a year later, Qin Tian would meet Zhuge Yu again at the Qingmu Star Domain Talent Battle."If it's him, many things make sense." Zhuge Yu's lips curved into a meaningful arc as he looked at Eastern Haoyue. "Don't forget, Qin Tian is from the Seventh Bureau. If someone from the Seventh Bureau is personally protecting Mingyue, who is behind it? Does it even need to be said?""Marshal Lin." Eastern Haoyue reacted instantly.Marshal Lin, Lin Xuanqing, who commanded the Imperial Tribunal and the Seventh Bureau, had an intelligence network spanning the nine major star regions, unparalleled in the world. If he sent someone to protect Mingyue, he must have detected something amiss, knowing that someone intended to harm Mingyue.But doubts followed—he and Mingyue had no personal connection with Marshal Lin, and the Oriental Family had never disclosed Mingyue's "foreseeing the future" ability to the outside world. Why would Marshal Lin specifically intervene to protect her?Could it be that Marshal Lin already knew about Mingyue's special ability?Eastern Haoyue's eyes grew complicated. Whether such a figure as Marshal Lin paying attention to Mingyue would be a blessing or a curse in the long run, no one could say. But for now, with Marshal Lin's people protecting her, Mingyue's safety at least had an extra layer of assurance, which was ultimately a good thing."Marshal Lin sending Qin Tian to protect Mingyue shows that the people trying to harm Mingyue are definitely not to be underestimated." Zhuge Yu's tone became heavy. He knew Qin Tian's abilities all too well—he was calm and cautious, meticulous in thought, and during the Qingmu Star Domain Talent Battle, he single-handedly outmaneuvered many geniuses. Moreover, his combat power was extremely strong, far exceeding others of his rank.If it weren't for Qin Tian turning the tide at that time, he and those geniuses would probably have already become sacrifices for the Blood Demon Sect.For Marshal Lin to attach such importance, even sending a capable subordinate like Qin Tian, indicates that Mingyue's current situation is more dangerous than they imagined.Upon hearing this, the chill in Eastern Haoyue's eyes deepened, and the atmospheric pressure around him dropped a few points: "A-Yu, do you think this was done by them?"Who "they" referred to, both of them knew perfectly well.Zhuge Yu nodded without hesitation: "Nine times out of ten, it's them."Eastern Haoyue slowly turned around, his gaze seemingly piercing through the academy's layers of buildings, looking towards a certain direction in the core area of the Imperial Star, his eyes as cold as frost:"It seems some people still couldn't hold back after all."Zhuge Yu gently fanned himself with a feather fan, a hint of solemnity flashing in his narrowed eyes. Since that group of people was preparing to make a move against Dongfang Mingyue, it was even more impossible for them to let Eastern Haoyue, who was by her side, go.Next, their situation would become even more difficult, and the time left for them was truly not much.

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