Eternal Life: Hundredfold Rewards

Chapter 428 - 245: Rewards and Merits in the Myriad Flowers Hall

If he hadn’t put effort into his cultivation before, and hadn’t reached the Core Formation Late Stage, or perfected the Taiyi Demon-Vanquishing Divine Thunder, such a situation might just have happened to him.

But now, there was neither alarm nor danger.

Moreover, he didn’t encounter a Tier Four Demon Insect, avoiding such particularly unfortunate events.

Otherwise, even with his cultivation at the Core Formation Late Stage and possessing the Taiyi Demon-Vanquishing Divine Thunder, he might still have faced danger.

At the level of a True Monarch, Qi Chuan vaguely heard that a True Monarch had also been injured in the Demon Insect tide, but it was unclear which True Monarch it was, as not much information circulated.

With the Demon Insect tide concluded, Qingyun True Monarch led the Core Formation True Masters back to the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect. In the Myriad Flowers Hall, they summarized the events from the three years of the Demon Insect tide, discussing merits and faults, and rewarding or punishing the individuals involved.

The Core Formation True Masters of the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect were diligent and down-to-earth, having committed no major mistakes.

Even those like Guan Yunyun and Yu Ming, who were severely injured once, were due to unexpectedly encountering Demon Insects far more powerful than themselves. Rather than being at fault, they were credited with achievements.

"This time, True Monarchs from our Three States have pooled some excellent resources to reward those who have made contributions in combating the Demon Insect tide. Now, I will announce the merits achieved by each of you during the tide," Qingyun True Monarch declared, seated at the head of the Myriad Flowers Hall, his voice calmly echoing.

Upon hearing this, everyone in the hall, including Qi Chuan, brightened slightly.

After all, who doesn’t love rewards?

Especially since these rewards are provided by the True Monarchs of the Three States, they are presumably rare Tier Three resources.

"Elder Yu Ming, slayed thirty heads of Tier Two Demon Insects alone, participated in the slaying of three heads of Tier Three Lower Grade Demon Insects, was heavily injured facing a Tier Three Middle Grade Demon Insect alone, but held out until other True Masters came to aid. Merits recorded: 1,100." Qingyun True Monarch first announced Yu Ming’s achievements.

The records of True Masters killing Demon Insects during the Demon Insect tide are thorough.

Whether participating in a slaying or acting solo, the obtained Demon Pearls serve as proof. Additionally, every True Master activates a Recording Crystal Ball, a low-tier artifact that records the slaying process during battles with Demon Insects.

Yu Ming killed thirty heads of Tier Two Demon Insects alone, each worth ten merit points, totaling three hundred points.

Participated in the slaying of three Tier Three Lower Grade Demon Insects, each hundred merit points, totaling three hundred points.

Additionally, facing a Tier Three Middle Grade Demon Insect alone and holding out until other True Masters came to aid essentially counts as participating in slaying a Tier Three Middle Grade Demon Insect, each worth two hundred points.

Finally, Yu Ming sustained heavy injuries by resisting the Demon Insects, thus earning an additional three hundred merit points.

Adding everything up, it totals exactly 1,100 points.

"Elder Yu Ming, is there any mistake?" Qingyun True Monarch looked towards Yu Ming.

Yu Ming stood up, cupped his hands towards Qingyun True Monarch in gratitude, and replied: "Reporting to the Supreme Elder, everything is true and without error."

"Hmm, Elder Yu Ming, you have done well. Thank you for your contribution in resisting the Demon Insect tide." Qingyun True Monarch nodded, offering consolation.

The primary focus now is to confirm the merits, while selecting rewards is arranged for later.

Thus, Yu Ming soon sat down.

Qingyun True Monarch continued to announce the achievements of the other Core Formation True Masters.

"Elder Yu Yi, slayed forty heads of Tier Two Demon Insects alone, participated in the slaying of five heads of Tier Three Lower Grade Demon Insects. Merits recorded: ..."

The second mentioned was Master Yu Yi.

As Master Yu Yi was never severely injured, throughout the Demon Insect tide, the number of Demon Insects slain by them was slightly more than Yu Ming’s.

After hearing this, Yu Yi also stood up to affirm that the merits stated by Qingyun True Monarch were indeed accurate.

"Elder Wang Tong, slayed sixty heads of Tier Two Demon Insects alone, participated in the slaying of four heads of Tier Three Lower Grade Demon Insects, independently slayed two heads of Tier Three Lower Grade Demon Insects. Merits recorded: ..."

The third mentioned was Wang Tong.

Among the Early Stage Core Formation cultivators in the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect, Wang Tong was the strongest, hence their tally of slain Demon Insects was significantly higher than Yu Yi’s, including two instances of independently slaying Tier Three Lower Grade Demon Insects, showcasing their notable strength.

Killing a Tier Three Lower Grade Demon Insect independently is recorded as double merits, with each head worth two hundred merit points.

"Elder Feng Tan, slayed one hundred heads of Tier Two Demon Insects alone, slayed six heads of Tier Three Lower Grade Demon Insects alone, participated in the slaying of three heads of Tier Three Middle Grade Demon Insects. Merits recorded: ...

"Elder Hu Tianying, slayed one hundred and ten heads of Tier Two Demon Insects alone, slayed seven heads of Tier Three Lower Grade Demon Insects alone, participated in the slaying of four heads of Tier Three Middle Grade Demon Insects. Merits recorded: ..."

"Elder Guan Yunyun, slayed eighty heads of Tier Two Demon Insects alone, slayed four heads of Tier Three Lower Grade Demon Insects alone, participated in the slaying of two heads of Tier Three Middle Grade Demon Insects, faced a Tier Three Upper Grade Demon Insect independently, sustained severe injuries, but held out until other True Masters came to aid. Merits recorded: ..."

"Elder Qu Xuanlei, slayed one hundred and sixty heads of Tier Two Demon Insects alone, slayed ten heads of Tier Three Lower Grade Demon Insects alone, slayed five heads of Tier Three Middle Grade Demon Insects alone, participated in the slaying of two heads of Tier Three Upper Grade Demon Insects. Merits recorded: ..."

"Sect Leader Zhao Ming, slayed two hundred heads of Tier Two Demon Insects alone, slayed fifteen heads of Tier Three Lower Grade Demon Insects alone, slayed seven heads of Tier Three Middle Grade Demon Insects alone, participated in the slaying of three heads of Tier Three Upper Grade Demon Insects, independently slayed one head of Tier Three Upper Grade Demon Insect. Merits recorded: ..."

Following this, Qingyun True Monarch continued to list the many Core Formation True Masters, even including Sect Leader Zhao Ming’s records of slain Demon Insects and the merits awarded.

Incidentally, Hu Tianying killed slightly more Demon Insects compared to Feng Tan.

Guan Yunyun, like Yu Ming, was previously injured, thus the number of Demon Insects they slayed was slightly less compared to other Middle Stage Core Formation True Masters.

Qu Xuanlei, as a Late Stage Core Formation Elder, naturally surpassed other True Masters in various aspects.

Ultimately, it was indeed impressive that Sect Leader Zhao Ming, the head of the Myriad Flowers Immortal Sect, demonstrated prowess surpassing even that of Qu Xuanlei. Not only did they slay more Demon Insects at each level than Qu Xuanlei, but they also have a record of independently slaying a Tier Three Upper Grade Demon Insect, catching the attention of numerous Core Formation True Masters in the hall.

After all, they had all heard of the formidable strength and cunning tactics of Tier Three Upper Grade Demon Insects, which far exceed those of Early and Middle Stage Core Formation cultivators, making them difficult to handle.

It was evident that even Late Stage Core Formation cultivator Qu Xuanlei had encountered them only twice in joint efforts.

Sometimes, when Late Stage Core Formation cultivators couldn’t handle them, even True Monarchs had to intervene.

Yet Zhao Ming managed to slay such a Tier Three Upper Grade Demon Insect independently, a testament to his remarkable strength.

"However, why is Qi Chuan’s tally of slain Demon Insects and merits announced last?"

Some noticed something odd at this moment.

Being a Sect Leader, Zhao Ming should logically be the last to be announced.

So why did Qi Chuan rank even after the Sect Leader?

Yet, Qingyun True Monarch’s announcements were not strictly in order of fewest to most merits. For instance, Guan Yunyun was ranked after Feng Tan and Hu Tianying, so people didn’t think much of it, merely assuming it was due to Qingyun True Monarch’s particular attention to Qi Chuan.

Nonetheless, many were intensely curious about Qi Chuan’s record of slain Demon Insects this time.

Given Qi Chuan’s reputation for formidable strength and surpassing peers in the Same Realm, alongside numerous illustrious victories as seen in the Three Sects competition, it was anticipated that his prowess only enhanced after advancing to the Core Formation Late Stage.

Moreover, some of Qi Chuan’s achievements against the Demon Insect tide in the past three years were widely circulated, known to many.

Therefore, many were aware that Qi Chuan’s performance is likely quite outstanding.

It was even rumored that he had participated in slaying a Tier Three Upper Grade Demon Insect.

However, the majority of the information disclosed about Qi Chuan was incomplete, lacking complete statistics of the Demon Insects he slain, thus sparking considerable curiosity.

Among these, both Qu Xuanlei of the Late Stage Core Formation and Sect Leader Zhao Ming showed intense curiosity about this.

Both of them fixed their gaze on Qi Chuan.

Qi Chuan had collaborated with both of them once to slay a Tier Three Upper Grade Demon Insect.

Additionally, both were aware that Qi Chuan had at least two experiences in participating in the slaying of Tier Three Upper Grade Demon Insects.