The celebration banquet lasted for several days. Afterward, Luo Xiaowei dealt with some lingering issues in this world, such as the subsequent arrangements for the mercenary alliance.
The cultivators of the mercenary alliance were composed of a large number of rogue cultivators and cultivators from small sects.
Initially, there was no order; they simply joined forces spontaneously to earn points.
After the establishment of the mercenary alliance, these mercenary groups were all registered, and then uniformly dispatched by the staff of the mercenary alliance.
From a mob, they transformed into a disciplined army of powerhouses.
However, with the destruction of the Shitain clan, the mercenary alliance was no longer necessary.
The cultivator alliance was also born to counter the Shitain clan, so it also had no reason to exist.
In the segment of rewarding merits, all members of the cultivator alliance and the mercenary alliance were treated equally, and all goods available in the积分商店 (points store) were distributed.
At Bai Hong's request, the major sects also contributed some of their own cultivation resources to be distributed to these cultivators who fought on the front lines.
Since Bai Hong was now the only Immortal King in the entire immortal cultivation world, no one dared to object.
Subsequently, Li Qingyun and the others also reaped many rewards. In addition to various cultivation resources, they were gifted an Emperor artifact.
This was the spoils of war, the "Shan Hetu" (Mountain River Diagram), that Bai Hong seized from Makula during the final battle.
Many people in the cultivator alliance had objections to giving this item away, and they persuaded Bai Hong for a long time.
However, he was an Immortal King, and it was his spoils of war.
Before leaving, Bai Hong patted Luo Xiaowei's shoulder and said, "If what you said about the situation your world is facing is true, then I am very sorry. It means you are under immense pressure. We would very much like to help you, but I am powerless. Even our Immortal Emperor cannot take us to the world you are from."
"No, no, we believe we can protect our own world."
"Although we cannot provide greater assistance, you must accept this. I heard from Wang Teng about their past experiences. With this 'Shan Hetu,' at the very least, in the worst-case scenario, you will have a refuge that can provide a sanctuary similar to 'Kingdom of Hope.' Even in a stalemate, possessing one more Emperor artifact can directly alter the course of the battle."
Luo Xiaowei, intending to refuse out of politeness, accepted it directly after hearing Bai Hong's words.
Even if they couldn't use it, their Immortal Brother Chu Yang could.
Regarding Chu Yang, they had encountered many powerhouses in their travels across countless worlds, and the person before them was the legendary Immortal King.
However, the aura of these Immortal Kings felt entirely different from Chu Yang's.
At least, they hadn't seen any Immortal King who could make a lightning tribulation disappear with just a glare.
Nor had they seen any Immortal Emperor casually produce immortal artifacts and immortal techniques. Therefore, the higher their cultivation, the deeper their reverence for Chu Yang became.
"Thank you for your kindness, Alliance Leader Bai. I will truly accept this then. An Emperor artifact! I'll take it back and won't return it."
"It's merely an Emperor artifact. Besides, we are the ones who should be thanking you. If it weren't for your arrival, who knows what the battle situation in our world would have become!"
After a round of pleasantries, everyone activated their markings and embarked on their journey home.
...
Chu Yang looked at the luck power that suddenly erupted from the "Ren Huang Ding" (Human Emperor Cauldron) in his hand, a look of surprise on his face.
He hadn't appeared in so many chapters that he almost thought the protagonist of this book had changed.
Fortunately, the damned author hadn't forgotten him.
"So that's how it is... Their intervention and victory in the war also increase the luck of Blue Star."
Thanks to his "Dong Xi Zhi Tong" (Insightful Eye), he knew what the changes in the "Ren Huang Ding" signified at a glance.
Luck was a very ethereal concept, yet it was also real.
It was something even Immortal Emperors couldn't control, and Chu Yang, relying on the system, was able to obtain this item, which was the convergence of luck from all humanity on Blue Star.
Although he played the role of a civilization promoter, the system also bound him. He had no ability to leave this world.
Of course, as an Immortal King, he could tear through the dimensional barriers.
And with his current strength, the price would not be particularly high.
However, there was a problem: once he left this dimension, the Shitain clan, lurking on the borders, would become aware of his situation.
Only by staying on Blue Star could he avoid the adjacent Shitain clan noticing the changes here, as the system had a function to isolate karma.
As he was contemplating this, a black vortex appeared before him, and familiar figures stepped out one after another.
"Immortal Brother, we're back!"
"Mission accomplished perfectly!!"
"Damn, Immortal Brother, I have to brag to you about our awesome combat achievements!"
"Look what I brought back!"
"..."
Familiar figures emerged from the vortex. Their strength hadn't increased significantly, but that was because they had only been in that world for a little over a decade.
However, that wasn't important. What mattered were the gains they had made during their years of campaigning.
The Shitain clan was no longer a mystery to most people on Blue Star. They could watch the continuously unfolding battles in "Doomsday Reenactment" every day.
In addition, various media channels such as TV shows and novels had already used these Shitain clan members as villains.
They had gained strong confidence through combat and felt no fear towards the Shitain clan; rather, it was the Shitain clan who feared them.
"You've worked hard. Tell me in detail about your experiences in that world."
Luo Xiaowei was the first to present the "Shan Hetu," saying, "This is a thank-you gift from the people of that world."
Chu Yang's gaze slightly narrowed. This item...
"Something refined with the luck of an imperial dynasty for tens of thousands of years..."
"Huh? This item was refined with luck? How did we not sense it?"
Chu Yang held the diagram with both hands and explained, "Unlike the 'Ren Huang Ding,' which is the luck of our Blue Star, this was first refined and then tempered with luck. It's also a kind of wisdom that allows one to grasp the power of luck in hand."