The continuous mountain range where the Alliance of the World Sects resided was filled with tens of thousands of Great Jin soldiers escorting alliance cultivators to open treasure vaults and confiscate various hidden treasures.
The Alliance of the World Sects was composed of a hundred forces, each contributing a portion of their resources to the Alliance Leader annually, with the remainder stored in their own vaults.
As one vault after another was opened, the sight was astonishing. Some even used small worlds as their vaults, filled with rare treasures and precious artifacts.
“No wonder they are a top force standing for millennia; their foundation is simply unbelievable.”
“If the Alliance of the World Sects is this wealthy, I can’t imagine how many good things the Western Buddhist Kingdom is hiding.”
“This is… the Five Elements Spiritual Root! An Emperor Grade spiritual plant long lost. It’s said that consuming the entire plant can transform an average cultivator into a Five Elements Dao Body overnight!”
“Life and Death Elixirs, filling an entire alchemy furnace! Immortal Grade healing holy medicine! This, this, this…”
“Great Emperor Grade divine weapon! Unfortunately, it’s a defective product, its power lost. But if given to craftsmen to study its forging techniques, it could create a batch of top-tier craftsmen!”
“Holy crap! I just discovered that the spirit stone veins in these small worlds are unimaginably abundant. A rough estimate suggests at least thousands of veins! Among them, ten are Immortal Grade spirit stone veins, and one is Emperor Grade!”
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Great Jin Dynasty soldiers and ministers swarmed into the treasure vaults, their eyes widening involuntarily, gleaming like wolves in the dark.
Dongfang Liuli looked at the forces like the Shura Sect, Sanqing Temple, and Gathering Heroes Association, waved her delicate hand, and said:
“In the Great Jin system, merits are rewarded! You all came from afar to aid us, so I have decided to reward you with five out of the hundred treasure vaults. As for how to distribute them, you can discuss it among yourselves.”
“Moreover, I announce that any notable force within the Great Jin territory will be granted official positions! By fulfilling certain duties, you can receive the Great Jin’s fortune blessing.”
Upon hearing this, the high-level members of the Shura Sect, Sanqing Temple, and other forces had no time to rejoice before their expressions changed slightly.
Damn, the Empress is still the Empress.
First, she gives a sweet reward, then a stick. Granting official positions and sharing fortune seems like a reward, but it’s actually a form of control.
Previously, the Empress was busy dealing with other nations and had no time to manage local forces.
Now, she has the time to deal with these scattered and independent forces.
“Your Majesty, I think…” The Shura Sect leader was about to speak.
“I think it’s quite good. After all, even I, a Sword Saint, hold a guardian position in Great Jin. How can other forces be exempt?” Meng Qingzhou suddenly spoke.
Hearing this, the Shura Sect leader silently swallowed the words he was about to say.
In today’s Great Jin, the most feared and respected figure was no longer the Empress. The prestige of the Space-Time Sword Saint had unknowingly surpassed Empress Qin Liuli, becoming a war god-like figure.
With the Space-Time Sword Saint supporting the Empress, who would dare to object?
“Th-thank you, Your Majesty, for the reward.” The Shura Sect leader reluctantly cupped his hands in salute.
The high-level members of Sanqing Temple, Gathering Heroes Association, and others exchanged glances and smiled helplessly. Although the situation was sudden, they had anticipated it.
Moreover, being granted official positions and becoming a royal-enlisted force had more advantages than disadvantages. Sharing the Great Jin’s fortune was beneficial, even if it meant less freedom than before. It was still acceptable.
“Lu Fengnian, you and your disciples have lived in seclusion for years, living a hard life. Why not join the Great Jin court and take a leisurely position?” The Empress turned her head and looked at the scattered cultivator Lu Fengnian of the Morning Glow Realm.
Lu Fengnian immediately frowned, showing slight displeasure.
Motherfucker, I traveled thousands of miles to save you, and in return, I get a recruitment letter?
“I’m used to being free…”
“The final battle is about to begin, with Great Jin going to war with the Western Buddhist Kingdom. As the saying goes, when the country is in danger, every man has a duty. I believe Mr. Lu won’t refuse. After all, I was also a scattered cultivator once and was recruited. If others are exempted, I would feel unbalanced.” Meng Qingzhou suddenly spoke again.
Lu Fengnian’s eyes widened, about to get angry, but for some reason, he recalled Meng Qingzhou’s god-like figure on the battlefield.
Thinking about it, it shouldn’t be too difficult for the Space-Time Sword Saint to kill a Morning Glow cultivator…
With this in mind, Lu Fengnian instantly calmed down, forcing a smile and saying:
“Ah, Your Majesty understands me! I’ve long felt uneasy without some work to do. A person shouldn’t be too idle!”
Saying this, Lu Fengnian clasped his hands and bowed, “I humbly obey Your Majesty’s decree.”
Dongfang Liuli pursed her red lips, silently looking at the figure standing in front of her. For some reason, a sense of security filled her heart.
Perhaps… this is the meaning of having a family.
“Rest assured, you won’t be the first, nor the last.”
“When we return to the Imperial Capital, I will write letters on behalf of Your Majesty, inviting all forces within the Great Jin territory to register for official positions and share the fortune.”
“Anyone who dares to disobey, I can make them understand one thing: my sword doesn’t just kill enemies.”
At the same time.
Meng Qingzhou’s words echoed through the void within the Great Jin territory, reaching every corner.
For a moment, all forces were in an uproar, simultaneously feeling a sense of panic.
“What should we do? The Space-Time Sword Saint is going to personally deal with domestic chaos. Should we wait for his letter?”
“Wait for a letter? Haha… ridiculous!”
“Do you mean… Lord Sect Leader, are you going to confront the Sword Saint head-on…?”
“Get lost, what I mean is we can’t wait for the letter. We should set off now and wait at the gates of the Imperial Capital! How can we trouble the Sword Saint to write letters? That would make us look too ignorant.”
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With just one sentence from the Sword Saint, these stubborn forces, which the Great Jin royal family couldn’t resolve for three generations, hurriedly set off straight for the Imperial Capital.
This strange sight left people clicking their tongues in wonder.
These forces, once so proud and stubborn, were now so humble.
One battle, slaying a hundred Morning Glow cultivators!!
What a legend! A feat worthy of myth!
Even the first Human Emperor didn’t have such terrifying achievements. One can imagine the impact this battle had on all forces.
Not just the scattered forces within the Great Jin territory.
Some remaining nations in the Northern Territory, even without envoys, had their rulers personally carrying letters of surrender, heading straight for the Alliance of the World Sects to meet the Empress.
If they didn’t surrender now, would they wait for the Space-Time Sword Saint to come knocking, sword at their throats, asking if they would surrender?
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As time passed, until midnight, the spoils of war were counted, and dozens of small worlds were packed and taken away.
In the night sky.
Great Jin soldiers shouldered their packs, embarking on the return journey to the capital.
The imperial palace flew through the air, dispersing the guarding Imperial Guard. The lone palace followed the army’s pace, heading towards the sunrise.
“The soldiers are exhausted, and the return journey will be slower, taking about five or six days.”
“The rewards for others have been distributed, even I have received the overwhelming fortune of the Alliance of the World Sects…”
“Minister Meng, it’s time to reward you, the greatest hero of this battle.”
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