King of Creation-Chapter 680 - 672: Mysterious Grand Prize

In the Main Hall of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect, Sect Leader Jian Zhuxiong stood beneath the statue of the divine in the Temple, clad in a black robe embroidered with a scarlet sun and a golden moon.

On either side of the Hall, the high-ranking members of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect were dressed in white robes, embroidered with contrasts of a scarlet sun, a golden moon, and silver stars according to their internal grades.

People like the Head of the Inner Affairs Hall Zhu Ling, Sunshine Hall Master Shen Cang, Punishment Hall Elder Tus De, Vice Sect Hierarchs Tian Guizhang and Yao Sen, all wore white robes with a scarlet sun on their chests, which lacked the half-moon that adorned Jian Qianxiong’s attire.

They were individuals with status only second to Sect Leader Jian Qianxiong within the Divine Sect and thus enjoyed the most elite treatment.

Then there were those like Yua Hanjing, Qingyue, Second Commander Chen Changxing, Third Commander Hee Yangxin, and other Deputy Hall Masters from various halls, dressed in robes featuring a half-moon of gold.

At the very back stood Martial Artists wearing robes adorned with three silver stars, such as the newly appointed Moonlight Hall Master Wu Min, who had never assumed her post, as well as several Sect Leaders from different halls who happened to be reporting for duty, commanders of the Sun and Moon Iron Guards responsible for guarding the outer regions, including Zhang Deli and another Messenger Envoy of the Divine Sect, all clothed in silver-starred attires.

Standing along both sides of the Temple, Martial Artists in silver-starred attires were the most numerous—casually looking over, there seemed to be seventy or eighty of them.

Counting those in sun and moon embroidered robes, there were over a hundred people gathered within the Temple of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect.

Though there were many, it was as quiet as if there were not a single bird chirping.

Moreover, it was supposed to be an awards ceremony held internally by the Sun and Moon Divine Sect, yet the atmosphere was unusually solemn!

However, having said that, the fact that Jian Qianxiong had arranged such a grand scene made Ye Zhen, Nian Xinghe, and Zuo Xiong all the more excited, as it represented the Sect Leader’s affirmation and recognition of them.

Even as the participants’ faces were all taut, the joy in their eyes was unmistakable. Before everyone had returned, the news of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect’s victory at the Spirit Returning Assembly had spread like wildfire throughout the Sect.

Naturally, some were not so pleased.

For example, Vice Sect Hierarch Yao Sen, especially when he looked at Ye Zhen.

Overall, the acquisition of the five-year usage rights of the Supreme Spirit Vein was beneficial to him, yet it was a fatal blow to his status within the Divine Sect.

Following Ye Zhen’s victory, he was thoroughly suppressed by Tian Guizhang, and it looked like he wouldn’t be able to recover for years.

"I’m sure everyone is aware of the reason I have convened this gathering in the Divine Altar today, to generously reward those who have made meritorious contributions," suddenly, Jian Qianxiong spoke up!

Everyone’s gaze immediately turned to Ye Zhen, Nian Xinghe, and Zuo Xiong standing to one side, and Qingyue also cast a smile-filled glimpse toward Ye Zhen!

"After thirty-five years, our Sun and Moon Divine Sect has once again secured the five-year usage rights of the Immortal Realm Spiritual Veins. This will bring a tremendous surge of fortune to our Sect and will swiftly enhance the strength of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect. The five-year rights to these Immortal Realm Spiritual Veins will bring immeasurable benefits to our Sect.

"Therefore, the first person I want to give major recognition to is..."

As Jian Qianxiong spoke, all eyes were on Ye Zhen, Nian Xinghe, and Zuo Xiong, and everyone subconsciously assumed that Ye Zhen would be the first to receive a major reward.

"It is... Vice Sect Hierarch Tian Guizhang!"

Upon Jian Qianxiong’s declaration, everyone was momentarily stunned. Vice Sect Hierarch Yao Sen’s expression drastically soured!

With the Sect Leader openly doing this in front of all the high-ranking members of the Sect, Yao Sen’s days to come would likely be very difficult.

"I wish to thank Vice Sect Master Tian; had he not identified the talents with his Wisdom Eye early on, retaining Ye Zhen and subsequently advocating for him to me numerous times, our Sect would have found it very difficult to triumph in the Spirit Returning Assembly!"

At this point, Jian Qianxiong paused, "Because Ye Zhen played the most significant role in this year’s Spirit Returning Assembly! Thus, I want to reward Vice Sect Master Tian first."

"Sect Leader, recommending talents for the Sect is my duty and something I should do, you don’t have to..."

With a gentle wave of his hand, Jian Qianxiong silenced Tian Guizhang’s words.

"What is it that allows our Sun and Moon Divine Sect to carry on its undying legacy? It is the principles we abide by: rewarding merit and punishing offenses! This unites the followers and motivates them to exert themselves for the Sect!"

"This time, our Sect obtaining the Immortal Realm Spiritual Veins means according to everyone’s ranks within the Sect, you may enter the Supreme Spirit Vein for cultivation for six months, three months, or one month each year!

"Based on Vice Sect Master Tian’s rank, he would normally get six-month cultivation access to the Immortal Realm Spiritual Veins each year. Today, I will specially award Vice Sect Master Tian with three additional months of cultivation time!

"That’s three extra months every year! If Vice Sect Master Tian wishes, he can spend nine months each year cultivating in the Immortal Realm Spiritual Veins!"

Hiss!

As Sect Leader Jian Qianxiong’s voice fell, many of the high-ranking Martial Artists of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect’s eyes widened, especially Yao Sen’s.

Where does disparity originate?

Right here!

Over five years, Tian Guizhang would have one and a half years more to cultivate in the Immortal Realm Spiritual Veins than him. One and a half years, ample time to leave him far behind.

"In addition, this Low-Grade Spirit Artifact, the Wind Cloud Brush, is specially bestowed upon Vice Sect Master Tian to augment his authority!"

Upon the announcement of this reward, everyone else could handle it, but Yao Sen’s eyes bulged out completely. Even as a Vice Sect Hierarch of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect, after so many years, he still didn’t possess a Low-Grade Spirit Artifact, which had always been a regret for him.

Fortunately, this kind of regret had been shared with Tian Guizhang up until now.

But today, that streak of fortune had broken.

With Tian Guizhang now possessing a Low-Grade Spirit Artifact, and he... did not!

At the back of the Temple, Ye Zhen, Nian Xinghe, and Zuo Xiong were all equally stunned. The Sect Leader had rewarded Tian Guizhang with a Low-Grade Spirit Artifact, leaving them wondering, what would he bestow upon them?

"The second individual the Sect Leader will reward is the Moonlight Hall Master, Feng Qingyue!"

"Ye Zhen is a martial artist from the Moonlight Hall. Originally, when Feng Qingyue took in Ye Zhen, whose cultivation was only at the Spirit Transformation Realm, it was an exceptional case. She too has the merit of recognizing talent!"

"Therefore, the Sect Leader will specially award Feng Qingyue three months of cultivation time in the Immortal Realm Spiritual Veins, ah, every year!"

This reward came as a surprise to Feng Qingyue and made her very happy.

Once this reward was announced, Yu Hanjing’s pretty face instantly darkened like water, clearly displeased! But in such a setting, even she did not dare to voice any objections.

The high ranks of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect now looked at Ye Zhen differently. Whether it was Tian Guizhang or Feng Qingyue, the fundamental reason for their rewards was all because of Ye Zhen.

By now, many had already begun to secretly regret; how had they not had such foresight? If only they had seen a little, they too could have basked in the reflected glory.

"Next, the Sect Leader will reward the three heroes of this Blood Battle Spirit Returning Assembly!"

Having said this, Jian Qianxiong lightly clapped his hands, and the Messenger Envoys of the Divine Sect led in three individuals, presenting a tray in front of Ye Zhen, Nian Xinghe, and Zuo Xiong, which held an embroidered white sect robe.

However, it was clear that the white sect robe in front of Ye Zhen was embroidered with a half gold moon, whereas the white sect robes in front of Nian Xinghe and Zuo Xiong were embroidered with three silver stars!

"Ye Zhen has made great contributions in this Spirit Returning Assembly, specially awarded the Golden Moon Sect robe, and also specially granted the monthly allowance of a Vice Sect Hierarch for five years, enjoying the annual allowance of the Golden Moon Sect robe, and also obtaining the qualification to worship the Divine Sect’s divine image. He will be used at our discretion hereafter!

In addition, considering Ye Zhen’s contributions, the Sect Leader will further reward him with three months of cultivation time in the Immortal Realm Spiritual Veins every year!"

As soon as these words came out, everyone in the Divine Sect was astounded, but even more so, there were eyes filled with envy.

Inside the Temple were the core members of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect, nearly a hundred people, most of whom had struggled for over a decade, and were merely dressed in Silver Star Sect uniforms; they should be considered the middle ranks of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect.

But Ye Zhen, he had leaped to the top, directly climbing to the upper ranks, and his time for cultivation in Immortal Realm Spiritual Veins came to be the same as the top echelons within the Divine Sect, a total of half a year. Moreover, he would enjoy the monthly allowance of a Vice Sect Hierarch of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect, representing the entitlement to receive a large amount of cultivation resources every month.

Most importantly, from now on, Ye Zhen had entered the high-level core of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect!

The most fundamental symbol of the core of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect’s upper echelons was obtaining the qualification to worship the Divine Sect’s divine image!

"Nian Xinghe and Zuo Xiong also made indelible contributions to the Divine Sect in this Spirit Returning Assembly, especially awarded with Silver Star Sect robes, and also specially granted the monthly allowance of a Vice Sect Hierarch for three years, enjoying the annual allowance of the Silver Star Sect robe.

Also, their time for cultivation in Immortal Realm Spiritual Veins will be additionally extended by two months!"

Hearing this reward, Nian Xinghe and Zuo Xiong were of course very happy. However, compared to Ye Zhen, they were significantly inferior. Not only was their level one grade lower, but they also had half the amount of time to cultivate in Immortal Realm Spiritual Veins.

"In addition, for their great achievements, they are specially granted by the Sect Leader the qualification to worship the Divine Sect’s divine image!"

As soon as this was announced, there was another commotion among the core members present from the Sun and Moon Divine Sect.

Even if Nian Xinghe and Zuo Xiong didn’t rise in rank within the Divine Sect, just having the Sect Leader’s special permission to worship the divine image meant that their rise in status was only a matter of time.

"Apart from that, Nian Xinghe and Zuo Xiong will be allowed to select one Heavenly Level Middle Grade Divine Power Martial Skill to cultivate from the Divine Sect’s treasury, and the Sect will provide them with the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures needed for their cultivation. As for Ye Zhen..." Jian Qianxiong’s gaze turned towards Ye Zhen.

"Ye Zhen will be allowed to select any Heavenly Level High Grade Divine Ability Martial Technique to cultivate from the Divine Sect’s treasury; likewise, the Sect will provide him with the Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures needed for his cultivation."

Hiss!

This time, the sound of sharp breaths being drawn really resonated as one!

The chance to select any Heavenly Level High Grade Divine Ability Martial Skill to cultivate, with the provision of the necessary Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures, was simply...

How to put it, even the Vice Sect Hierarchs Tian Guizhang and Yao Sen don’t currently possess any cultivated Heavenly Level High Grade Divine Ability Martial Techniques.

Not just them, within the Divine Sect, the martial artists who had cultivated Heavenly Level High Grade Divine Abilities were few and far between.

And Ye Zhen, he was about to, in the not-too-distant future...

"Besides that, the Sect Leader will specially give Ye Zhen, Nian Xinghe, and Zuo Xiong the opportunity to enter the Sun and Moon Divine Altar for enlightenment! Among them, Ye Zhen will be able to enter the Sun and Moon Divine Altar for enlightenment three times a year, Nian Xinghe twice a year, and Zuo Xiong once a year!" fгeewёbnoѵel.cσm

The higher ranks of the Sun and Moon Divine Sect were completely stunned by the Sect Leader’s heavy rewards—shocked to numbness, in fact.

The chance to enter the Sun and Moon Divine Altar for enlightenment... In the Divine Sect, those qualified wouldn’t amount to more than twenty people, would they?

Such a reward was breathtakingly stunning!

But then again, when one thinks about it, it’s only fitting!

It had been thirty-five years since the Sun and Moon Divine Sect had once more won the right to use the Immortal Realm Spiritual Veins. In these thirty-five years, how many martial artists perished in the Spirit Returning Assemblies?

To be honest, such rewards were very satisfying for Ye Zhen, Nian Xinghe, and Zuo Xiong.

These were all promises made by the Sect Leader before, now being fulfilled one by one.

However, whether it was Ye Zhen, Nian Xinghe, or Zuo Xiong, they were all waiting for Sect Leader Jian Qianxiong to continue.

It wasn’t that they were greedy!

It was because before they entered the Trial Secret Realm, Sect Leader Jian Qianxiong had solemnly promised them one thing ... a mysterious grand prize! (To be continued. If you like this work, you are welcome to recommend tickets and monthly tickets on Qidian (qidian.com). Your support is my greatest motivation. Mobile users please go to m.qidian.com to read.)