"Prize Distribution" Second Principle: Fair and Just!
250 million "Low-Grade Spirit Stones," a colossal fortune.
Every cultivator present would receive a substantial amount of spirit stones.
"Qian Duo Duo" managed to achieve "fairness and justice," neither giving anyone an extra spirit stone nor shortchanging them.
He achieved almost absolute impartiality!
Qian Duo Duo's distribution plan was based on "contribution" size.
Individuals like "Liu Lao Liu," who had virtually no "contribution" during the initial fierce battle with the "Dark Sword Sect," merely watching from the sidelines.
However, during the process of moving the "seriously injured merchants," they worked hard and performed admirably, making "outstanding contributions."
Therefore, "Qian Duo Duo" allocated "fifty thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones" to each of them, including "Liu Lao Liu."
As for Han Mo, he defeated Yun Tianping, his merit being the greatest, his "contribution" the largest. He alone received "ten million one hundred thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones."
Uh...
The crowd was somewhat confused.
Han Mo's "contribution" was the greatest. If he hadn't defeated Yun Tianping, they would all have been killed.
Han Mo deserved not just ten million Low-Grade Spirit Stones, but even twenty million.
However, what was the meaning of the extra "one hundred thousand spirit stones" in "ten million one hundred thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones"? The odd number, with its precise figure, was strange...
Han Mo accepted it with a clear conscience, and seemed to have said something about a "Best Actor Award"...
Those "Second-Generation Sword Renters" who died in battle, and "Kong Xiao Xian," each received "one million Low-Grade Spirit Stones." The remaining cultivators of the "Dragon Rider Merchant Association" who died in battle each received "three hundred thousand Low-Grade Spirit Stones."
Reasonable? Extremely reasonable!
What, Ling Wei Feng, Kong Xiao Xian, and others were already "dead," why were they still getting spirit stones?
This was called "death compensation," understand!
Even if Ling Wei Feng, Kong Xiao Xian, and others couldn't use it, it could be given to their families and relatives!
Reasonable? Extremely reasonable!
In short, after the entire 250 million Low-Grade Spirit Stones were distributed, everyone was satisfied, feeling it was incredibly fair and just. Everyone was "beaming with joy," and a festive atmosphere filled the deck of the spirit boat.
Lost in their joy, they didn't notice that Han Mo had quietly departed at some point, returning to the "Sea Crossing Spirit Boat" where the bodies of the fallen "Dragon Rider Merchant Association" cultivators were placed.
Han Mo also carried the "death compensation" for these "fallen cultivators"...
And soon, the crowd vaguely heard the sounds of "resurrection and haunting" emanating from that "Sea Crossing Spirit Boat"...
At this point, the "final act" was about to unfold.
A sharp glint flashed in "Qian Duo Duo's" eyes, and a "cunning" arc curved on his lips.
He seized the moment when everyone was distracted and stealthily boarded the "Sea Crossing Spirit Boat" where Wei Suo and Yun Tiankong were imprisoned.
"Qian Duo Duo" cast several incantations, adjusting the "restriction's power" in the "cabin" to its weakest.
Then, he used the "Secret Sound Transmission" divine ability to send a message to Yun Tiankong.
"Everything is ready, the final curtain call can begin!"
"Qian Duo Duo" paused, then used "Secret Sound Transmission" again to send a message to Yun Tiankong.
"Tiankong, this collaboration with you was very pleasant. I bid you farewell in advance, and I look forward to our next cooperation!"
After saying this, "Qian Duo Duo" left immediately.
He needed to prepare for his "escape."
This final "curtain call" had to be executed perfectly!
Yun Tiankong had long been poised for action. Upon receiving "Qian Duo Duo's" message, he immediately acted.
Rumble!
Yun Tiankong unleashed his powerful aura once more.
Terrifying demonic energy surged upwards.
A colossal "Tomb of the Black Demon King," filled with an ancient and primal aura, suddenly materialized above Yun Tiankong's head.
Streams of pure and profound "Inheritance Power," like prayer flags, descended, enveloping Yun Tiankong.
Wei Suo, who was beside him with a troubled expression, contemplating how to escape, jumped up excitedly upon witnessing this scene.
"Tiankong Junior Brother, hahaha, Tiankong Junior Brother, this is too wonderful, you've recovered your full strength!"
Under the guidance of the "Thin Black Demon Soul," Yun Tiankong's expression was grave, devoid of any joy. Instead, his face was etched with immense sorrow.
"Alas, Senior Brother Wei Suo, in truth, my injuries have not healed; they are worsening! This time, I was merely overdrawing my inheritance power... After this, the demonic inheritance of the Black Demon King and the righteous inheritance of the Eastern Sword Master will likely lose their divine might and can no longer aid me in battle..."
Yun Tiankong's voice was low.
Sadness!
Grief!
Filled with boundless sorrow!
...
Wei Suo was also deeply affected by Yun Tiankong's emotions.
"I'm sorry, Tiankong Junior Brother, I've implicated you!"
Wei Suo knew how powerful the "Inheritance Power of Righteousness and Demonic Path" was. If it could no longer be used, it would be a "tremendous loss" for Yun Tiankong!
Alas...
Wei Suo blamed himself.
Seeing Wei Suo's state, Yun Tiankong instead comforted him.
"Senior Brother Wei Suo, you don't need to blame yourself so much. We have experienced life and death together. Our bond is even closer than that of brothers. It is only right for me to save you!"
Hearing Yun Tiankong's words, Wei Suo was even more moved, shedding tears.
"Tiankong Junior Brother... I, I promise you, from now on, you are my sworn brother. Upon returning to the Dark Sword Sect, I will mobilize all my connections and have the Origin Returning Ancestors diagnose you, and they will surely help you recover your inheritance power..."
Wow!
No way!
Yun Tiankong was startled in his heart.
He couldn't help but blame the "Thin Black Demon Soul."
"It's all your fault for exaggerating the act!"
Having the "Origin Returning Ancestors" help diagnose him!
For others, it might be a great boon.
But not for Yun Tiankong!
He was an "undercover agent," a "mole"!
He harbored many secrets. If the "Origin Returning Ancestors" were to examine him, wouldn't it all be exposed?
His "mole identity" would be revealed, and he would die a terrible death!
The "Thin Black Demon Soul" chuckled sheepishly.
"I didn't expect this Wei Suo to be such a man of integrity... Little Old Liu, you don't need to worry. The Origin Returning Ancestors are very busy. They go into seclusion for hundreds of years at a time. They won't have time to examine you..."
"What if, by chance, an Origin Returning Ancestor has some free time?"
"We'll deal with future matters after returning to the Dark Sword Sect! We'll face each challenge as it comes. Trust me, I'll definitely find a way to resolve it for you!"
"Heh heh..."
"Hey, hey, hey, Little Old Liu, what's with that laugh? I don't like the sound of it. I feel like you're mocking me!"
"Heh heh..."
"Damn it! Little Old Liu!"
...
Yun Tiankong argued with the "Thin Black Demon Soul" in his heart, but it didn't affect his "acting skills."
He waved his palm and shouted.
"Invincible Heavenly Sword, come forth!"