"This ranking battle was somewhat unexpected for me as Island Master, but it's understandable. Your seven teams, although you didn't manage to break into the top six, have all displayed your respective strengths. I believe you will all become formidable powers in the future."
"As for the six domains of the Yun World, the most outstanding is naturally Tianyi Domain. Not only did you maintain your ranking, but you also elevated it to third place. While it's only a difference of three spots, the significance behind it is far greater than that."
"Alright, as I mentioned earlier, there are rewards for the ranking battle. Now that it's concluded, I won't keep you in suspense any longer. All teams will receive twenty Nine Origin Pills provided by our Nine Domains Island."
"In addition, the top six teams will also receive an additional opportunity to cultivate in the Saint Transformation Pool on our Nine Domains Island. You will all understand its profound mysteries when the time comes." Miao Yunxiao finished speaking and with a wave of his hand, thirteen jade bottles flew towards the thirteen teams.
"Everyone has worked hard today. Please rest for a day. The auction will commence tomorrow, and they will escort you there." After the thirteen jade bottles were received by their respective teams, Miao Yunxiao stood up and said with a smile.
"Thank you, Island Master Miao!" Everyone bowed and paid their respects upon hearing this, then turned to leave, led by their respective team's reception envoy.
Inside the pavilion, as Elder Geng Tian took a seat, Li Xuan directly waved his hand and brought out the reward jade bottle gifted by Miao Yunxiao.
There were eleven people on this trip: the five Pavilion Masters, an Elder accompanying each of the five pavilions, and an Elder sent from the main pavilion of Tianyi Pavilion.
After a moment of contemplation, Li Xuan spoke, "There are twenty Nine Origin Pills in here. Everyone take one. As for the remaining nine, they will be distributed to those who participated in the battles."
As soon as Li Xuan finished speaking, the Nine Origin Pills from the jade bottle shot out towards everyone.
"Pavilion Master Li Xuan, you participated too. If you only take one, how can we have the nerve to accept them?" Elder Shui Tian said, noticing that Li Xuan had only kept one Nine Origin Pill.
There were eleven people in total. If each person took one, there would be nine pills left over. The participants in the battles numbered eight. Elder Geng Tian and Elder Jin Tian each fought twice, totaling ten combat instances.
Li Xuan gave Elder Geng Tian and Elder Jin Tian three pills each, leaving him with only one Nine Origin Pill.
"Pavilion Master Li Xuan, although I fought twice, it was my duty. Receiving two pills is already more than generous. I absolutely cannot accept this third one." As Elder Shui Tian finished speaking, Elder Jin Tian immediately offered a Nine Origin Pill to Li Xuan.
"Pavilion Master Li Xuan, you were in charge this time, and we all followed your arrangements to maintain our ranking. Furthermore, if it weren't for you defeating Xiao Chen of the Earth Spirit Sect, our Tianyi Domain's ranking wouldn't have climbed to third place."
"We dare not claim all the merit for this. I will also contribute my Nine Origin Pill, and I hope Pavilion Master Li Xuan will accept it." Elder Geng Tian also spoke directly.
"Elder Geng Tian, Elder Jin Tian, you have achieved consecutive victories, and your contributions are considerable. Receiving three Nine Origin Pills is only reasonable."
"Besides, since you all said I was in charge this time, then listen to my distribution. Unless you no longer plan to follow my arrangements in the future, then I have nothing more to say."
Li Xuan politely declined with a smile, his tone somewhat firm.
"Very well, since Pavilion Master Li Xuan is so insistent, I believe Elder Geng Tian and Elder Jin Tian should accept them." Seeing Li Xuan's resolute attitude, Zhou Qingzi looked at Elder Geng Tian and Elder Jin Tian and said.
"This... alright." Elder Geng Tian and Elder Jin Tian exchanged glances, then reluctantly accepted the Nine Origin Pills.
"Alright, everyone, please go back and rest for a while. Brother Meng mentioned that these Nine Origin Pills are unique to the Six Domains Island and are a thousand times more potent than Taoyuan Fruit. While you have this time, take the opportunity to refine and absorb them well."
Seeing that Elder Geng Tian and Elder Jin Tian had accepted, Li Xuan said with a smile.
"Okay." Everyone nodded at this, then cupped their fists in salute to Li Xuan before turning and leaving.
"Hoo." As everyone departed, Li Xuan exhaled a breath of turbid air and turned to walk back into the room.
In fact, Li Xuan wasn't unwilling to have the Nine Origin Pills. After all, one Nine Origin Pill could be equivalent to a thousand Taoyuan Fruits. However, Li Xuan was leading the team this time, so fairness was naturally important. Moreover, such distribution would also help consolidate morale and ensure smoother arrangements going forward.
"I wonder how much these Nine Origin Pills will increase my strength. I hope they won't disappoint me." Li Xuan sat down, examined the Nine Origin Pill in his hand that was occasionally emitting a golden light, and then swallowed it in one gulp.
*Buzz!*
As the Nine Origin Pill entered his body, it instantly released an incredibly potent spiritual energy. Sensing this, Li Xuan circulated his cultivation technique and began to refine it.
The night passed without incident.
The next day, as dawn broke, Li Xuan's slightly closed eyes slowly opened. A sharp gleam flashed within them, indicating that he had significantly improved after a night of cultivation.
"One hundred and eighty million Star Spirit Pearls. This Nine Origin Pill truly lives up to its reputation!" Sensing the change in the Star Spirit Pearl count within his divine mansion, even Li Xuan, with his composure, could barely suppress his excitement.
In just one night, the Star Spirit Pearl count had increased by a full two million, something Li Xuan wouldn't have even dared to imagine before.
Although his battle with Xiao Chen had provided significant insights, without the Nine Origin Pills, he wouldn't have been able to improve this much. For a moment, Li Xuan felt a tinge of regret for not accepting the Nine Origin Pills offered by Elder Geng Tian and Elder Jin Tian.
Furthermore, Li Xuan felt a surge of excitement. In his battle with Xiao Chen, Li Xuan had still not revealed his identity as a sword cultivator. With his current breakthrough, Li Xuan was confident he could defeat him with a single sword strike.
"What exactly is that Saint Transformation Pool? But it seems to have even greater efficacy than these Nine Origin Pills. I'm truly looking forward to it. This trip has certainly broadened my horizons." Li Xuan stood up, and a hint of anticipation flickered in his heart as he recalled the Saint Transformation Pool that Miao Yunxiao had mentioned.
In the main hall, as Li Xuan appeared, everyone stood up.
Li Xuan glanced around and a smile immediately appeared on his face: "It seems everyone has made considerable progress overnight."
"These Nine Origin Pills are indeed worthy of being a unique item. A night of cultivation is equivalent to several months of my previous arduous practice. If not for the time constraints, I would have planned to refine a second Nine Origin Pill," Elder Jin Tian said with a smile.
"The Nine Domains Auction House has seven days. You have plenty of time to refine them. Today is the first day of the auction, I wonder what treasures will appear," Elder Shui Tian said with a smile.
"We'll know what treasures appear once we go. Everyone, the auction is starting today, and we all have our tasks. If you see anything you like, just say the word, and it will be more convenient," Elder Tian Qi from the main pavilion said.
Li Xuan nodded, then with a thought, he sensed the arrival of Meng Tianyun and said, "Everyone, Brother Meng has arrived. Let's head out."