Chapter 211: Rewards Received, Setting Off for the Eastern Desolation

"Not bad, very good."

The leading Old Ancestor sized up Zhou Chen, his eyes filled with appreciation. "To have such achievements at such a young age, you will surely become a great figure in time."

"Thank you for the praise, Old Ancestor."

Zhou Chen bowed respectfully.

Another Old Ancestor smiled and said, "I heard you killed a Quasi-Emperor Evil Spirit? Remarkable! This old man has lived for thousands of years and has rarely seen a Half-Emperor capable of such a feat."

"It was just luck; I mainly had help from some friends."

Zhou Chen said modestly.

"Being able to make so many prodigies willing to help you is a skill in itself,"

the third Old Ancestor said meaningfully.

The Supreme Elder of the Taichu Holy Land stood up and announced loudly, "Everyone, Zhou Chen turned the tide in the Tai Xu Secret Realm, slaying the Quasi-Emperor Evil Spirit and destroying the Blood Sacrifice Grand Array, winning the supreme glory of first place for our Holy Land!"

"I have decided to formally confer upon Zhou Chen the position of Dao Seed of Taichu!"

Although he was previously referred to as the Saint, a Dao Seed was a level higher than a Saint. Being conferred in front of the Old Ancestors, his status was now equal to the Supreme Elder of the Taichu Holy Land, Dao Xuan.

"From this day forward, Zhou Chen may freely enter and exit all Secret Realms of the Sect!"

"He may consult all records, including the Forbidden Book Pavilion!"

"A reward of ten million Top-Grade Spirit Stones!"

"Three hundred types of Heaven And Earth Treasures!"

"Three Imperial Rank Medium Grade defensive Talismans!"

"One Quasi-Emperor level offensive Talisman!"

With every reward announced, a wave of gasps erupted in the hall.

These rewards were too generous!

Especially the Quasi-Emperor level offensive Talisman; it was a life-saving item that could instantly unleash a strike of a Quasi-Emperor. Even the entire Holy Land only possessed a few!

The various Elders also presented their congratulatory gifts.

The First Old Ancestor gave a remnant volume of an Imperial Rank Cultivation Technique.

The Second Old Ancestor gave a Quasi-Emperor level defensive dharma robe.

The Third Old Ancestor gave a bottle of Breakthrough Pills that could increase the probability of breaking through to the Quasi-Emperor Realm.

…

Every single item was a priceless treasure.

Just as the celebration reached its climax, a mountain-guarding Disciple suddenly came to report:

"Reporting to the Holy Lord, the envoy delegation from the City of the Four Seas and Eight Desolations has arrived!"

"Please, invite them in!"

A look of anticipation flashed in the eyes of the Supreme Elder of the Taichu Holy Land.

Soon, an elderly man in the Quasi-Emperor Realm led more than ten envoys into the hall.

"Greetings to the Supreme Elder of the Taichu Holy Land, and greetings to all Seniors."

The envoy delegation bowed respectfully.

"The Envoy is too polite. I wonder what brings you here…"

"We have been ordered by the City Lord to announce the final results of the Central Continent Resource War!"

Everyone held their breath.

Although they knew Zhou Chen was first individually, the ranking of the factions was still an unknown to them.

The envoy took out a golden scroll and unfurled it solemnly:

"Central Continent Resource War, Faction Rankings—"

"First Place, Taichu Holy Land!"

Boom!

The entire hall was first met with a deathly silence.

Immediately after, it erupted into a roar.

"First! We are first!"

"Long live the Taichu Holy Land!"

"The Holy Lord is wise! Saint Zhou Chen is mighty!"

"Are you stupid? Call him Dao Seed!"

"Dao Seed is mighty!!!!"

The cheers nearly blew the roof off the hall.

The Supreme Elder of the Taichu Holy Land trembled with excitement, and the several Old Ancestors also showed gratified smiles.

The envoy continued reading:

"According to the regulations, the Taichu Holy Land will obtain jurisdiction over the highest quality resources in the Central Continent for the next century!"

"Including but not limited to—"

"Three thousand high-quality Spirit Stone veins!"

"Fifty thousand Heaven And Earth Treasure herb gardens!"

"Taxation rights for one hundred thousand important cities!"

"A thirty percent stake in the Central Continent Auction House!"

"Special trading rights with the City of the Four Seas and Eight Desolations Chamber of Commerce!"

With every item read out, everyone's breathing quickened.

Added together, these resources were simply an astronomical figure!

"Furthermore, as Young Master Zhou Chen ranked first individually, he is specially bestowed with a City of the Four Seas and Eight Desolations token, allowing him to enter the Core Area of the City of the Four Seas and Eight Desolations at any time and enjoy City Lord-level treatment."

The envoy handed a purple-gold token to Zhou Chen.

"Thank you."

Zhou Chen took the token and could feel the special power contained within it.

After the envoy delegation left, the entire Taichu Holy Land fell into an unprecedented frenzy of celebration.

From this day on, the Taichu Holy Land would officially join the ranks of the top-tier powers in the Central Continent!

Meanwhile, the news spread across the entire Central Continent like the wind.

Tianji Holy Land.

"What? Taichu Holy Land is first?"

The Holy Lord of Tianji stood up abruptly, the teacup in his hand crushed instantly.

"How is this possible! Our Tianji Holy Land has a Legacy of tens of thousands of years; on what basis are they first!"

The Grand Elder said in a deep voice, "It is because of that Zhou Chen. He ranked first individually, and according to the rules, the faction he belongs to automatically obtains first place."

"A person from the Southern Region who emerged out of nowhere… actually managed to change the entire landscape of the Central Continent…"

The Holy Lord of Tianji murmured, a trace of gloom flashing in his eyes.

Heavenly Star Holy Land.

"Immediately send someone to investigate everything about Zhou Chen!"

"Yes!"

Lieyang Holy Land.

"Prepare a generous gift; I will personally go to the Taichu Holy Land to offer congratulations."

"Holy Lord, this…"

"The situation is stronger than people; the rise of the Taichu Holy Land is a foregone conclusion. We must maintain good relations."

The reactions of the major powers varied, but everyone understood one thing—

The sky of the Central Continent was about to change!

And the core of all this was because of one name—

Zhou Chen!

Taichu Holy Land, Saint's Peak.

Zhou Chen stood at the mountain peak, looking down at the bustling Sect, a trace of a smile appearing on his lips.

"Hmm, this batch of Disciples isn't good enough; not a single one can compare to Ye Chen. It's not worth this Opportunity Emperor taking action."

Zhou Chen said indifferently in his heart.

Another month passed, filled with various social obligations.

Zhou Chen could no longer sit still.

He planned to go out for a walk and gain some experience.

He informed the Holy Lord and then left the Taichu Holy Land alone, heading for the Eastern Desolation region.

The land of the Eastern Desolation was vast and boundless.

It was the coastal area located in the eastern part of the Tianxuan Continent.

Not only was it blocked by high mountains and Great Marshes, but there were also countless terrifying Yao Beasts.

Relying solely on flying boats to traverse, even those in the Emperor Realm would find it difficult to arrive safely.

Therefore, Zhou Chen transferred through hundreds of teleportation points, taking over two months to reach the Eastern Desolation territory.

Once in the Eastern Desolation, Zhou Chen was no longer in a hurry to travel, so he simply traveled while cultivating.

One day, he came near an ancient mountain range.

He found that many Cultivators were gathered on the outskirts of the mountain range, but everyone was watching from a distance, not daring to enter.

Zhou Chen found it strange and pulled a passerby to ask, "Fellow Daoist, what's happening up ahead? Why isn't anyone going in?"

The passerby, seeing that he didn't recognize Zhou Chen, said very bluntly, "You don't even know this? In that ancient mountain range ahead, a secret treasure is about to be born! Looking at those celestial phenomena, it's definitely no ordinary treasure!"

"Then why not go in and fight for it?" Zhou Chen asked.

The passerby lowered his voice and said, "Hah! Don't even mention it! It's the doing of the Longevity Emperor Clans. The prodigies of the Flame Clan's Jiang Family and the Ice Clan's Ying Family have arrived! They are incredibly overbearing!"

The passerby swallowed and continued.

"They've taken a fancy to this place and directly drove everyone inside out, declaring it a forbidden zone where no one is allowed to enter! Anyone who dares to approach will be killed without mercy! Look at those few over there; they were the ones who were unconvinced and tried to force their way in, only to be heavily injured and thrown out!"