Joining the joys and sorrows is not the same

He Zhenghao's worries naturally disappeared after the price of stockpiled goods doubled.

"One hundred million contribution points, that's one hundred million contribution points!" He Zhenghao's eyes were bloodshot, and he trembled slightly, unable to control himself.

The psychological stimulation brought by the constantly rising prices made him feel ecstatic, as if he were in heaven.

He Zhenghao swore that he had never been so happy in his life.

"Lord Secret Envoy casually mentioned when he gave me the list of materials that since I was in charge of this fundraising, my profit share would increase from one percent for the previous three times to ten percent…"

"In just one day, I earned more contribution points than I could have earned in my entire previous life."

Blood rushed straight to his head, and He Zhenghao felt as if his body was boiling.

Infinite courage surged in his heart, and the Immortal Alliance's iron rules, which he usually held in awe, seemed to become less formidable.

"Rise for me! The prices are rising so fast, I'm definitely not the only one doing this. The law doesn't punish the masses!"

"Besides, if the sky falls, Lord Secret Envoy will be there to hold it up. I'm just following orders!"

"They definitely won't blame me!"

He Zhenghao muttered to himself, quickly convincing himself, and all fear vanished from his heart.

All that remained was the ecstasy of immense profit.

Throughout the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance, there were indeed many Cultivators like He Zhenghao, full of joy and excitement.

In an unknown space.

"A great harvest, a great harvest! This profit directly makes up for the previous losses. And there's even more!"

"How about that! Didn't I tell you? I knew Li Fan had some tricks up his sleeve. We bet right this time! Following him, we get to eat meat!"

"Heh heh, Fellow Daoist Lü, how come I remember you strongly opposing it last time?"

"Nonsense! You must have remembered wrong!"

…

Zhou Kebao looked at the ecstatic expressions of his companions around him, and he himself was a little excited.

As of now, he had already profited nearly two million contribution points.

And although he didn't know the exact profit situation of the others, judging from their performance, it certainly wouldn't be small.

"Li Fan's deduction ability is truly terrifying. He could even predict this war that broke out without any warning."

Zhou Kebao and the others were still inquiring about the reason for the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance's sudden declaration of war.

However, there was no definite result yet.

"Alas, I was still too cautious. It would have been great if I had invested more back then."

A thought suddenly flashed through Zhou Kebao's mind.

Just then, a voice suddenly sounded.

"Hmm? Why don't I see Fellow Daoist Long?"

The field instantly fell silent for a moment.

"That's right, I remember he was very decisive this time, spending at least five million contribution points to stockpile materials in advance. He must have made a huge profit!"

"Could it be that he's still in seclusion and doesn't know that prices have skyrocketed?"

"I'll contact him now to share the good news!"

To their great surprise, all messages went unanswered, like a mud ox entering the sea.

Everyone couldn't help but look at each other.

Just as they were feeling surprised and uncertain, Long Yueyou's figure appeared in their sight.

He was distraught, his eyes bloodshot, and his face pale.

Everyone present felt a faint ominous premonition surfacing in their hearts.

Finally, Zhou Kebao was the first to ask, "Fellow Daoist Long, what on earth happened? Why are you…"

Long Yueyou seemed a little out of sorts.

Zhou Kebao called out several times before he finally came to his senses.

Looking at the people around him, Long Yueyou's lips trembled slightly, and he used all his strength to finally say slowly, "My elder brother, he unfortunately perished!"

Boom!

Everyone felt as if their brains had been heavily hammered, and they suddenly felt a little dizzy.

Long Jiuyuan, who had just achieved Combined Dao Immortal, had perished?

In an instant, the area became deathly silent.

The joy from earning so many contribution points vanished in an instant.

For them, losing a Dao Integration cultivator was something that no amount of contribution points could make up for!

While incredibly shocked, a shiver ran down their spines.

The great war had just begun, and a Dao Integration cultivator had already perished.

The scale of this war was probably far beyond their imagination.

How many people would die?

For a moment, these profit-seeking Cultivators couldn't help but feel a chill.

In the Bu Zheng Hall of Congyun City, chaos now reigned.

The Immortal Alliance had already issued a combat readiness announcement, but they couldn't contact Lord Secretary-character Envoy no matter what.

Although Li Fan had already announced to the outside world that he was going into deep seclusion a month ago.

But with such a big thing happening, you just abandoned your post and threw the problem to us subordinates…

Isn't that a bit too much?

A group of Cultivators grumbled incessantly.

"Everyone!"

Gao Yuan looked at the people with varying expressions and tapped the table.

"Now that the Lord is not here, the time to test us has come," he said solemnly.

"Although the situation is currently unclear, there is no doubt that this war will not end easily. We must be mentally prepared."

"Especially since our Congyun Sea borders the Five Old Men Association, we must patrol and be vigilant at all times to prevent their Cultivators."

Gao Yuan paused, seeing the worry on everyone's faces, and so he had to comfort them, "But everyone doesn't need to worry too much."

"As the saying goes, when the sky falls, the tall ones will hold it up. Our Congyun Sea has not been able to recover its Origin Qi since it was wiped out by the Five Old Men Association last time."

"There aren't even many Nascent Soul cultivators. With such combat power, we shouldn't be forced to fight to the death."

Upon hearing this, everyone felt that there was some truth to it, and their hearts were slightly eased.

However, Gao Yuan still had something to say that he kept to himself.

If it truly came to the point where the remaining people of Congyun Sea had to go to the battlefield, then the tragic extent of this war…

Gao Yuan couldn't help but shiver.

—

While the entire Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance was in chaos due to the sudden combat readiness announcement, Li Fan was quite leisurely.

Draining the cup of glowing blue nectar, Li Fan gave a thumbs up and praised, "Good wine!"

"Such fine wine, and with Fellow Daoist Sima recounting the exciting past events from a thousand years ago. What more could one ask for in life!"

Sima Changkong's face was also slightly flushed: "Although Fellow Daoist and I have only just met, I feel as if we've known each other for ages. The word 'fate' is truly ineffable!"

"Come, let's have another drink!"

Sikong Changkong also tilted his head back and poured the wine into his stomach.

"Fellow Daoist, which part of Xuanhuang World's past do you want to hear next?"

"Things from ancient times are untraceable, but I, Sima Changkong, know a thing or two about the history since the Ten Thousand Immortals Alliance was re-established."

His face was flushed, and his tone was arrogant.

"I heard that about five hundred years ago, there was an incident where the Small Worlds collectively united and counterattacked the Cultivation World."

"Please tell me about it, Fellow Daoist!"

Li Fan said, half-drunk and half-awake.