Chapter 482 - 247: Reward (2)

On the Divine Martial Battle Net, even those Tier Eight, Nine, and even Tier Ten Tribulation Realm experts only have scores of hundreds of thousands at most. Why should a Martial Mansion freshman like you, at most Tier Six or Seven, charge ten million?

The crowd was angry and confused.

But amid their anger, their curiosity was also piqued.

So despite the cursing, many people got up and left, ready to rush home and enter the Virtual World through Life Support Pods and other equipment. Some Martial Artists whose cultivation had reached Tier Seven and had mastered Divine Intent used personal terminals to access the network directly.

Although having Divine Intent qualifies them as assistant instructors, allowing them to enter the Hidden Dragon Secret Realm to watch the battle directly, not all assistant instructors participated in this competition. So many people purchased tickets afterward to watch online.

Teng Qinglong was among them. After the Yunlan battle, his cultivation had broken through, and he was now a Divine Intent Warrior and could enter the network directly. He immediately called a few fellow classmates to join him in watching.

He’s not short on money right now!

In this manner...

"What the hell!?"

"Is this still human?"

"Must be cheating, right?"

"Absolutely insane!"

"There’s something wrong, definitely something wrong!"

"No wonder he scored a hundred thousand points..."

The crowd’s confusion was immediately resolved upon watching the replay.

It turns out it was like this!

Normally, high scores have a capped upper limit and cannot exceed it significantly.

But his current performance clearly surpasses the norm.

He fought against numerous opponents on his own, overwhelmingly defeated the top experts, and was barely injured.

Just this point alone could earn him a score above normal standards.

After all, it’s a rating system. Besides the basic win or loss, various performances in the battle are also important factors in the ratings. The more outstanding the performance, the higher the score.

And his performance can’t simply be described as outstanding.

It’s practically...

"A monster!"

"Can’t even be killed like this?"

"What’s his profession?"

"Bare-handedly fighting against many, using a stand-and-punch tactic. With such scores, how can it not be high?"

"Did he enter empty-handed?"

"Given such a performance, a score of over one hundred thousand is reasonable."

"Big shot, I’m impressed, quickly unleash some Divine Techniques!"

"My ten academic credits..."

Some were shocked, some wailed in despair, each experiencing different emotions.

Meanwhile...

In the Hidden Dragon Secret Realm, though the competition had ended, the teleportation gate did not open immediately. Instead, a message came requesting Shen Hex and others to wait for a moment.

Shen Hex didn’t mind and directly opened a loot-sharing meeting with everyone.

Besides the academic credits, his victory had brought in various spoils.

After all, the competition rules imposed no restrictions on items one could bring, including Contracted Spirit Beasts and Mechanical Puppets. Many people would wager and invest, bringing weapons, Magical Treasures, pills, Talismans, and other combat-enhancing items.

These things are like bets—if they’re not consumed or damaged in battle, they belong to the victor.

Shen Hex was full of rewards since his combat strength was too overwhelming, giving others little chance to use pills or effectively wield weapons and Magical Treasures. Except for the final battle where the Five Thunders True Method caused much destruction, most spoils were well-preserved, especially consumables like pills and Talismans, many of which hadn’t been used and looked as good as new.

The only pity is that most of these items are combat-related, which Shen Hex doesn’t need much.

But that’s okay; what he can’t use, others might, or he can sell them off or let the original owners redeem them, ensuring a good haul of academic credits. Coupled with the rewards from this special recruitment competition, he won’t have to worry about development resources for a while.

Though they said it was loot-sharing, it was more like organizing the spoils. The others felt embarrassed to share the loot after winning easily and only picked a few leftover items, leaving the rest for Shen Hex.

Shen Hex wasn’t shy about it; after all, developing the Divine Dao requires significant resources to cultivate Spirit Beast followers and supply incense. These items would support his growth for a while; in the future, he might need to continue participating in Battle Net or Academy competitions.

Just as the loot-sharing finished, a gate opened, and someone led a group through it.

A woman stepped out; her beauty was breathtaking, her gaze imperious, radiating charm like a radiant sun, exuding a sense of overwhelming presence. She wore a Phoenix Crown and Sun Crown, dressed in golden-red hues, like a deity walking amongst mortals.

Following her were many with high cultivation, none below Divine Intent, yet all appeared dim in her brilliance.

She led the group to Shen Hex and directly introduced herself, "I am Nine Yang Dance, the main examiner for this special recruitment competition!"

"Nine Yang Dance?"

The crowd murmured, mostly puzzled, except for Teng Manyun, who immediately bowed in salute. "Greetings, Lord Dongjun!"

Eastern Lord Nine Yang Dance!

The newly appointed Martial God at Xingyi Martial Mansion, creator of the Great Sun Nine Yang Scripture based on the Xingyi Great Sun Scripture. Though newly appointed, she ranks among the top in talent and strength among Xingyi Martial Mansion’s Martial Gods.

Teng Manyun bowed, followed quickly by the others, except for Shen Hex, who merely nodded slightly, showing a bit of disrespect.

But Nine Yang Dance didn’t mind. Instead, she admired him even more.

A heavenly prodigy surely must be proud?

The more prideful he is, the more he fits her tastes, and the more she likes him.

If he were timid, he wouldn’t catch her eye.

Of course, this is all based on him being a heavenly prodigy.

After all, beauty is in the eye of the beholder!

As long as you are seen favorably, whether arrogant or timid, all can find a reason.

But if you aren’t seen favorably, no matter how good you are, it won’t matter in her view.

It might be somewhat harsh, but reality is like this.

If there’s no value or ability, why should others see you differently?

"Shen Hex!"

Nine Yang Dance extended her hand, resting it on Shen Hex’s shoulder, her beautiful eyes seeming to blaze with fiery determination, bold yet alluring. "Be my disciple!"

Zhong Qin: "..."

Teng Manyun: "..."

Despite being mentally prepared and knowing the Martial Mansion would undoubtedly have a Martial God recruit Shen Hex, Nine Yang Dance’s manner still felt odd.

What’s strange about it?

Can’t pinpoint it—just feels strange, even discomforting.

Is this Valkyrie a bit too frivolous, recruiting a disciple or seducing a man?

As for Shen Hex, he glanced at the hand on his shoulder and met her earnest gaze. "It is Shen Hex’s honor!"

"Good, bold and decisive, I like it!"

Seeing his acceptance, Nine Yang Dance was even more pleased and waved her hand towards her companions. "You may disperse now!"

"Yes!"

The group had little choice but to respond and leave.

Finally, only Nine Yang Dance and Shen Hex’s group remained.

"Before reaching Divine Martial state, I was focused on cultivating and didn’t take on any disciples or establish any lineage. But now it’s different."

With these words, Nine Yang Dance patted Shen Hex’s shoulder again, standing beside him as she addressed Zhong Qin, Teng Manyun, and others. "Would you like to join my sect too?"

"..."

The crowd fell into silence, then awoke as if showered by great fortune, immediately performing grand salutations. "Greetings, teacher!"

"Excellent!"

Nine Yang Dance’s eyes curved into delighted arches as she turned to Shen Hex. "He’Er, from now on, you shall be the eldest disciple and set an example for others!"

Shen Hex: "..."

Regret surfaced within him.

Though Nine Yang Dance valued him highly, even pulling in Zhong Qin and Teng Manyun to keep him bound, her demeanor felt rather unreliable...

"Since you’ve joined my sect, as a teacher, I shall make a gesture."

Resting her hand on Shen Hex’s shoulder, Nine Yang Dance fixed him with a fiery gaze, even pressing her palm slightly to touch his chest. "Tell me, what gift do you desire, and I shall fulfill it!"

Shen Hex: "..."

Zhong Qin: "..."

Teng Manyun: "..."

"Oh, shy are we?"

With a wicked smile, Nine Yang Dance continued, "Then I’ll decide for you. How about a planet?"