Translator: Silavin
Qin Yichen’s gaze focused on this Elder Yu Liang addressed as Elder Hua.
He observed an aged countenance, wrinkles spreading across the visage like withered roots. Those eyes appeared dimmed as though not fully awakened, even bearing traces of sleep crust at the corners.
Yet this very inconspicuous Elder caused Qin Yichen’s entire body to suddenly tense. The Spiritual Energy within his Knowledge Sea subtly trembled. It was a phenomenon he had not encountered even when facing the Sacred Envoy who’d brought them to the Sacred Land.
What most astonished Qin Yichen was that despite sensing extreme danger, he detected absolutely no Yuan Energy fluctuations from this Elder.
“Have them place their Divine Jade on this one by one for me to scan. Quickly.” Regarding the surprised and puzzled gazes, Elder Hua lazily yawned, pointing toward a crystal-like stone beside him, speaking impatiently.
“Yes…” Yu Liang, hearing this, felt as though granted amnesty. He swept his gaze across the dozens of young prodigies newly entered into the Sacred Land behind him, then spoke in a low voice. “Well, what are you waiting for!?”
Hearing this, those originally still wondering why this Elder commanded such respect from the Outer Sect Manager all jolted physically, then obediently placed their Divine Jade upon that crystal stone, displaying no trace of arrogance.
After all, this was not their lofty Imperial Dynasties, but the Brilliant Sky Sacred Land!
Those able to enter here, except the anomaly called Li Yuanba, were naturally smart and sharp. They would not blindly bring out the arrogance they would have displayed in their Imperial Dynasties to this place.
“Xu Yan, Late Stage Martial Emperor Realm, Contribution Points 100…”
“Chen Quan, Late Stage Martial Emperor Realm, Contribution Points 100…”
Over twenty youths newly entered into the Sacred Land all placed their Divine Jade upon that crystal-like stone. Immediately, lines of information materialized within the crystal.
Subsequently, from within the crystal, a number flickered as green energy infused into the Divine Jade.
Throughout this process, Elder Hua kept his eyes half-closed, expression thoroughly drowsy, as though none of these top-tier prodigies from various Imperial Dynasties could enter his vision.
“Li Yuanba, Mid Stage Martial Emperor Realm, Contribution Points 50…”
Subsequently, Li Yuanba also stepped forward, placing his Divine Jade on the crystal for it to scan. Two lines of numerical data then materialized on his Divine Jade.
“Hmm?” As Li Yuanba approached, within Elder Hua’s clouded eyes, a trace of unusual interest flickered.
“Mid Stage Martial Emperor Realm, yet you have already condensed Momentum? Truly interesting.” Elder Hua’s gaze carried a trace of curiosity, sweeping across Li Yuanba before shifting to Qin Yichen behind him.
“Early Stage Martial Emperor Realm?” Sensing Qin Yichen’s aura, Elder Hua’s brow furrowed, as though dissatisfied that someone had recruited an individual of this cultivation realm.
“Qin Yichen, Early Stage Martial Emperor Realm, Contribution Points 10…”
As Qin Yichen placed his Divine Jade on the crystal, a line of information revealed itself. Seemingly sensing the Elder’s gaze, Qin Yichen turned slightly, offering the Elder a smile.
“Hmm? Your Spiritual Energy isn’t weak either?” Elder Hua’s eyes narrowed slightly, lips curving into a subtle smile. Someone whose Spiritual Energy reached Earth Grade while Martial Arts cultivation was at the Early Stage Martial Emperor Realm was genuinely rare.
At this moment, the newly-entered Sacred Land youths, gazing at the numbers on their Divine Jade, all displayed puzzled expressions.
“Contribution Points?”
“Sir, may I ask what these Contribution Points represent?”
Finally, unable to restrain himself, someone directed the question toward Yu Liang.
“Young ones, Contribution Points within our Brilliant Sky Sacred Land are extremely important. They represent your primary means of obtaining resources. In our Brilliant Sky Sacred Land, resources far exceed what you experienced in your Imperial Dynasties. However, these resources all require you to exchange using Contribution Points.”
“For instance, Martial Techniques. You can exchange for them using Contribution Points at the Eastern Brilliant Hall. Well, Earth Grade Martial Techniques typically require several thousand Contribution Points. And Pills… you can also exchange for those at the Southern Brilliant Hall…”
Observing the puzzled gazes, Yu Liang’s lips curved with amusement as he explained.
Hearing these words, the expressions of numerous newly-entered Sacred Land youths shifted slightly. Originally believing that entering the Brilliant Sky Sacred Land meant future cultivation would proceed with half the effort, none had anticipated that resources here all required Contribution Points to be exchanged!
Wanting to exchange for an Earth Grade Martial Technique required several thousand Contribution Points!
Looking at the Divine Jade’s maximum one hundred Contribution Points, everyone’s expressions grew somewhat peculiar.
Among them, Qin Yichen’s expression appeared most awkward, because among the twenty-plus people, only his Contribution Points amounted to a mere ten!
Clearly, Contribution Points here were distributed according to cultivation realm. Late Stage Martial Emperor Realm received one hundred points, Mid Stage fifty points, while the sole Early Stage cultivator, Qin Yichen, only got a pitiful ten points!
Calculating thus, forget Earth Grade Martial Techniques, even combining all twenty-plus people together, they would struggle to exchange for even a Black Grade technique!
“You don’t need to feel so disappointed. Actually, within the Sacred Land, many methods exist for obtaining Contribution Points.”
Seeing everyone’s somewhat unpleasant expressions, Yu Liang’s lips curved with amusement. Though no matter how one looked at it, the expression carried traces of schadenfreude.
“For instance, within this Western Brilliant Hall, the Sacred Land issues tasks. Hunting Demonic Beasts, or going to the Battle Hall to challenge others. The party that wins can obtain Contribution Points from the defeated.”
“Actually, there are too many methods for obtaining Contribution Points. In summary, as long as you possess the ability, you can rapidly acquire them. If not, I advise you to carefully guard your existing Contribution Points.”
Yu Liang spoke with a face full of amusement.
“Guard my Contribution Points? Can they actually be stolen?” To one side, a Mid Stage Martial Emperor Realm newcomer asked with some astonishment. Upon seeing the latter’s tacit confirmation, a large portion of newcomers’ expressions grew rather dark.
“Why doesn’t the Sacred Land prohibit such a thing?” Beside that Mid Stage Martial Emperor Realm youth, another person couldn’t help but voice the question.
“Prohibit?” Hearing this inquiry, Yu Liang’s eyebrow arched, then he replied with somewhat playful amusement. “This better promotes competition within the Sacred Land. Why would the Sacred Land prohibit it?”
Though Yu Liang’s words proved unpleasant, they resonated with most newcomers’ understanding.
Strength! Wherever one went, all they needed was to get strong enough to take it. Wanting to avoid being bullied meant only making oneself stronger. In this world, whoever possessed the bigger fist naturally held authority!