Biochemical Martial Arts: Supreme Heavenly Venerate-Chapter 712 - 664: Hegemony

Just as Qi Tianquan focused his mind to observe and sense the battlefield, he detected unusual activity nearby.

When Qi Tianquan turned to look, he found it was coming from the direction of the Sky Blue Group headquarters building.

The Chairman of Sky Blue Group, Fang Kongfang, was clad in a heavy ’Shelter’ model exoskeleton armor, flanked by two 9SS+ Type combat robots, along with two Eight Realms Super Emperor Martial Cultivator bodyguards, as he ascended to the top floor of the headquarters building.

The Fang Family brothers excel in political and business affairs but lack in top-tier martial talent.

Fang Xianzheng, benefiting from resources provided by his two fathers-in-law and the abundant financial backing of Sky Blue Group, barely managed to advance to the Eight Realms Super Emperor rank in cultivation—of course, this is already quite impressive for someone of Fang Xianzheng’s sixty years of age.

Fang Kongfang only recently reached the Seventh Realm Emperor Rank, which is still acceptable, considering he’s just fifty-six years old and has some potential for future growth.

If these two continue to accumulate experience and resources steadily, they could eventually reach Ninth Realm Emperor Rank, or even rise to the Honorary Member level.

However, in terms of actual combat strength, they are not yet competitive.

Standing on the rooftop, Fang Kongfang began intently observing Qi Tianquan and Yang Lingxiao.

He had actually been watching these two for a while, noticing that not only did they intentionally keep a distance from one another, but there also appeared to be a complete absence of eye contact between them.

Fang Kongfang couldn’t help but smirk inwardly, thinking to himself how lucky his nephew-in-law must be. ƒreeωebnovel.ƈom

His ally on Sky Extreme Star had managed to forcibly dismantle the alliance between Qi Tianquan and Yang Lingxiao’s factions.

Furthermore, according to intelligence gathered within Sky Blue Group, significant conflicts were currently brewing within the Longevity Association as well.

If not for their decisive action to redirect these tensions, the numerous factions within the Longevity Association might have already erupted into civil war.

That is, of course, provided they could defeat Lin Tianchen and seize control of the Security Bureau’s ’Sky Extreme Star Trade Monitoring Center.’

This newly established department was created by the President to fulfill his commitment to the Great Song to combat smuggling, specifically forming a branch within the Security Bureau to crack down on smuggling operations directed toward the Great Song.

The Federation President had even approved Li Xianglong’s request to redeploy the Federation’s Second Starship Group’s First Rapid Response Fleet under the supervision of the ’Sky Extreme Star Trade Monitoring Center.’

The Longevity Association must seize control of this institution if they hope to offset their lack of operational permits to some extent and exert pressure on the Federation’s major cargo companies.

"Director Qi," Fang Kongfang cast his gaze elsewhere with a hint of worry: "What’s the current situation? There won’t be any major incidents, will there?"

He was concerned that combat between top-tier martial artists could spill over into the entire Ninth Base City district.

Huo Bangguo, that rascal, just had to head off to Sky Extreme Star at this moment to attend the opening ceremony of the Great Song Star Port.

That guy’s just begun his second term, so he’s no longer under any pressure, is he?

"Not yet, the fight hasn’t started. Waiting for the right moment."

Qi Tianquan’s gaze appeared shadowed: "In terms of high-level martial prowess, you all clearly hold the advantage right now, and we’re being heavily suppressed."

By "we," he naturally meant the Longevity Association.

—That Linghu Mingde’s Sword Intent was especially dominant, giving a sense of unfathomable depth.

Qi Tianquan even suspected that Linghu Mingde hadn’t yet reached his ultimate limit.

At the moment, not only were the three Congressman-level individuals struggling to catch their breath, but even Qi Tianquan, who had not yet joined the fray, felt immense pressure.

He recognized this as Linghu Mingde’s warning.

Qi Tianquan silently marveled at Linghu Mingde’s 700 years of accumulated experience, which was indeed extraordinary. Having only just ascended to the Ninth Realm, he was already at the Senior Divine Envoy level, and in the past few months, his combat prowess seemed to have improved further.

This individual’s combat prowess certainly couldn’t rival Li Xianglong, but Qi Tianquan estimated that he could hold off three to five Congressman-level figures without much difficulty.

Qi Tianquan even felt a vague sense of regret now, thinking the one-year alliance agreement signed previously might have been too short.

At this moment, Qi Tianquan received new information. Narrowing his eyes, he remarked, "However, Cameron Brown has already arrived. He’s also mobilized additional personnel from other base cities. Today, both sides are undoubtedly going for a showdown, although this fight shouldn’t involve civilians."

Qi Tianquan predicted that when top-tier forces from both sides eventually clashed, they would still try to restrain themselves as much as possible.

Within the Earth Federation, the government and pro-government forces remained strong.

Should the war between the Longevity Association and the Forest Group led by Rui Fang affect civilians at scale, it would undoubtedly provoke widespread discontent and even result in direct military intervention.

Furthermore, as Qi Tianquan understood it, even within the Longevity Association, many did not wish to see massive civilian casualties. They hoped to maintain social order.

Otherwise, companies like Tianquan Biological and Taiyi Biological wouldn’t have anyone to sell their medicines and armaments to. And where would major financial firms like Beitian Finance find their "sheep to shear"?

Not to mention that Ninth Base City is home to numerous biotech-related researchers, and excessive casualties would certainly impair the Federation’s and Longevity Association’s research capabilities.

Moreover, there was Li Xianglong. The Longevity Association would have to invest tremendous strength, potentially even mobilizing its top three leaders, just to keep him restrained.

Thus, the ultimate outcome of this war would depend on the middle and upper echelons of both sides.

"It’s estimated that this war will likely unfold at the outskirts of the base city or around the Forest Group’s dock facilities. Whether your forces can withstand it remains uncertain."

Upon hearing this, Fang Kongfang chuckled awkwardly and shook his head slightly: "Director Qi, you’re joking. The Sky Blue Group currently has no plans to participate."

Although Lin Rui is a member of the Sky Blue Group’s board of directors, he has no influence over its decision-making.