Chapter 299: Post-War Rewards

With control over Dark Web channels, Yang Fan was already able to steadily purchase ordinary S-Rank Buildings like the earth heart milk source nest.

As long as he had enough Divinity Points, he would be able to collect them all sooner or later.

However, core buildings like the War God Record or the Heavenly Court, which could influence the entire development of the divine kingdom's civilization, were an entirely different matter.

Such buildings rarely appeared on the Dark Web.

Yang Fan had once reviewed the Dark Web's transaction records from previous years.

Some top-tier S-Rank Buildings of similar value had appeared, but they were either extremely incompatible with the Human Race divine kingdom or were priced outrageously.

"Master, this world tree has not yet been loaded into the divine kingdom and still requires your confirmation," Yang Da suddenly spoke.

"Why?" Yang Fan was a bit puzzled.

"Because this building has two loading locations."

Yang Da raised his hand and unfolded the divine kingdom map.

"The first is the Heavenly Court."

"The world tree contains rich Life Law; if placed in the Heavenly Court, it can continuously nourish the entire Cultivation system."

"Especially for Wood Spiritual Root Cultivators, their Cultivate speed will significantly increase, and the probability of high-tier Wood-element Cultivators emerging in the future will also rise."

Having said this, Yang Da moved the map to another area.

"The second is the Elf Kingdom."

"The world tree is extremely compatible with the Elf Race; once loaded, the growth speed of the elf holy tree will be greatly enhanced."

"However, since the elves belong to a vassal force, this subordinate does not dare to make the decision to invest such large-scale resources without authorization."

Yang Fan was silent for a moment, then spoke slowly.

"Since it is more suitable for the Elf Race, let us place it in the Elf Kingdom."

"The world tree is not just a development-type building; it is also an S-Rank Building for defense."

"The Heavenly Court's position is too close to the divine kingdom core; placing it there would be somewhat of a waste."

"It is better to guard the central region."

"It can both nurture the Elf civilization and strengthen the divine kingdom's defenses."

Yang Da bowed slightly, "Yes, this subordinate obeys."

Yang Fan continued:

"Additionally, I grant you the authority to purchase a large quantity of Fountain of Life through the Gu Family channels."

"Use them as rewards for the Elf Race in the Divine Kingdom War."

Having experienced so many Divine Kingdom Wars, Yang Fan had witnessed the performance of the Elf Race.

Whether it was combat coordination, support, or direct warfare.

The Elf Kingdom had never disappointed him.

Now, the overall combat power of the entire Elf civilization was no weaker than any main force believer legion within the divine kingdom.

Although they could not provide faith like believers, they were still worth investing resources to Cultivate.

"Yes, this subordinate understands."

"Also," Yang Fan seemed to have thought of something.

"Continue to acquire elf holy trees through various channels."

"Now that the divine kingdom's area has exploded, relying on only one elf holy tree to produce Elf Warriors is too slow."

"This subordinate obeys."

In fact, with the divine kingdom expanding to ten billion square kilometers.

For a long time to come, the divine kingdom would see explosive population growth.

Whether it was the Cultivation civilization, Martial Arts civilization, or Mechanical Civilization, they all needed enough time to fill this vast territory.

The Elf civilization was naturally no exception.

Moreover, unlike other races.

The elves had gentle personalities; as long as they were not deliberately sent to their deaths, they would never violate the Divine Oracle.

For such a stable and efficient vassal civilization, Yang Fan was naturally willing to increase his investment.

However, investment was one thing, but he had never thought of letting the Elf civilization expand indefinitely.

Because Yang Fan knew very well that while vassals could be powerful, they could not be on equal footing with his core believers.

Currently, the Elf Kingdom possessed approximately one-fourth of the divine kingdom's military power; this ratio was just right.

Too weak, and they couldn't play a role in war.

Too strong, and it would unbalance the power structure of the entire divine kingdom.

This had nothing to do with loyalty or betrayal, but was simply the most basic risk management.

When standing high enough, one cannot have too much trust in their heart.

Trust changes with time, and feelings are shaken by interests.

Only systems and power structures can prevent problems from arising at the root.

Rather than believing that others will not betray, it is better to ensure they have no ability to betray in the first place; this is the mindset of a ruler.

Just like the restrictions of the divine kingdom rules in this world.

All believers are loyal to the deity from the depths of their Soul Origin.

They cannot disobey, cannot resist, cannot question.

They are born believing everything about the deity.

Under such absolute rules, how could Yang Fan treat his believers as real people!

Deities look down upon all living beings, and believers look up to the deities.

To a deity, believers are the continuation of civilization, the Foundation of the divine kingdom, and the most precious wealth.

And what a deity must do is to make this wealth continuously appreciate and grow.

In fact, whether it is believers or deities, there is essentially no difference; otherwise, it would be impossible for so many forces to appear within the divine kingdom.

All living beings long to control their own destiny, and also long to control the destiny of others.

Emperors are like this, monarchs are like this, and deities are also like this.

The only difference is that some people spend their whole lives chasing power.

While others, from the moment they are born, already stand at the pinnacle of power.

At this moment, Yang Fan cast his gaze toward Ling Xuzi, "These divine kingdom cores are awarded to you."

He raised his hand gently.

The next instant.

Light flickered in the great hall, and over a dozen divine kingdom cores slowly appeared in the Void Realm.

Some were only the size of a palm, while others were a full meter in diameter.

Among these divine kingdom cores, there were those from the "Safety-Grade divine kingdom cores" that Yang Fan had invaded, as well as those captured from the Undead Demigod and the Qi Heavenly God-Kingdom.

Yang Fan did not hand them all over to Ling Xuzi; what he gave were all smaller in volume and almost exclusively Alien God-Kingdom cores.

Ling Xuzi froze in place, his throat bobbing.

For a moment, he even forgot to express his gratitude.

A moment later, he suddenly snapped back to reality and fell to his knees with a thud.

"Thank you, Master, for your benevolence! This subordinate will definitely not fail the Master's expectations; I am willing to die for the Master, to spill my brains and coat the ground, and never betray you!"

"The Master's kindness is like a heaven of rebirth!"

"Even if this subordinate is smashed to pieces, I can hardly repay one ten-thousandth of it!"

His tone was so respectful it was almost fanatical.

Yang Fan smiled faintly and shook his head gently.

"If these divine kingdom cores are not enough, then go fight for more yourself."

His tone was calm, yet carried an unquestionable will.

"Although you are my Subordinate God, under the restrictions of the divine kingdom rules, my believers cannot directly attack demigods."

"But do not worry, Yang Da will arrange it for you."

"Later, a legion of robots will be deployed for you to command as your divine kingdom's strength."

The Void Spirit Race itself has no capability for direct combat; if they are to be cultivated into a true deity-level combat system, external forces must supplement them.

And the thing Yang Fan lacked the least was precisely resources.

For the current Yang Fan, those Mechanical alloy warriors comparable to the Qi Refining level were merely cheap products.

In a sense, this was no longer a traditional "Divine Kingdom War."

It was more like a proxy war led by Yang Fan.

The only difference was that his opponents were ordinary demigods who had not yet grown up.

It seemed somewhat… unfair.