Branch Line Guardian Yang Tiankang
Amidst the ornate and magnificent Hall of Contribution, Yang Tiankang gazed expectantly at the Guardian Deity General before him.
Seeing this, the latter smiled slightly, "This time you passed the branch Dharma Protector assessment and passed the eighth level of the Four Symbols Tower. As I said before, your Contribution Points will be doubled, and you will receive a total of two thousand elder-level contribution points. Here is the exchange List. Take a look and see which resources you want to exchange for?"
"Two thousand Elder-level contribution points..." Yang Tiankang's breath hitched. That was equivalent to the purchasing power of two thousand Upper-Grade Spirit Stones.
Although it is far less than the 50,000 Elder-Level Contribution Points that Yang Tianyou received back then.
However, Yang Tiankang understood that the former was being groomed as the future head of the Four Symbols Sect Lineage Master, essentially the rightful successor, while he was merely a Dharma Protector, and of course, they could not be compared.
It was already extremely unexpected that he could get so many Contribution Points.
You should know that a Fifth-Tier Low-Grade Law Treasure only costs three or four thousand Upper-Grade Spirit Stones. Two thousand Elder Contribution points can buy more than half of Fifth Tier Law Treasure, and his cultivation level is only at the Early Golden Core.
Seemingly noticing the doubt in his eyes, the Guardian Deity General smiled and explained, "Ordinary Dharma Protector who pass the assessment naturally don't receive as many Contribution Points as you. However, as a Sacred Son Attendant, according to Sect Rules, you will receive significant preferential treatment in terms of resources, allowing you to grow better and assist the Saint Son in managing the sect."
Upon hearing this, Yang Tiankang immediately understood. No wonder he could obtain such a large amount of Elder-Level Contribution Points by passing a mere Dharma Protector assessment; it turned out that his status played a role.
He picked up the List contributions and examined it carefully; his eyes were dazzled by the sheer volume.
A dazzling array of cultivation supplies, ranging from First-Tier to Sixth Tier, were available. If Yang Tiankang had enough Contribution Points, he could even exchange them for a Saint Treasure.
Unfortunately, he only has a mere two thousand Elder Contribution, so he has to be very careful with how he spends them.
Yang Tiankang murmured to himself, "Back then, my Nineteenth Younger Brother spent most of his contribution points on purchasing Spirit Root Modification Resources for the sake of the Lineage. As his Nineteenth Younger Brother, I should naturally follow his example. I'll keep a small portion of these two thousand Contribution Points for myself, enough for my Golden Core Realm. I'll exchange the rest for the supplies the Lineage needs!"
As the saying goes, "What the superiors do, the subordinates will follow." In a faction, the daily conduct of the highest-ranking figures will directly influence the other members of that faction.
Yang Tianyou cared deeply for his Lineage always put them first. Naturally, the veterans who followed him in conquering the world also developed this habit, always considering the Lineage first.
Of course, the Lineage will not treat them unfairly. The resources that Yang Tiankang contributes will be converted into Lineage Contribution Points and stored in his name. He can use them whenever he wants.
An hour later, Yang Tiankang carefully selected the following resources.
First, the "Heaven's Will Sword Scripture" is a cultivation Cultivation Method at the Sage Manifestation. It takes the meaning of the Heaven's Will will, which has been difficult to question since ancient times. The Sword Intent cultivated from it is vast and boundless, extremely inclusive, and unpredictable, and can adapt to all kinds of Sword Dao Divine Ability.
Yang Tiankang exchanged for the first ten levels of Cultivation Method, which would allow him to cultivate to the Nascent Soul Early Stage, for a total of 200 Elder-level contribution points.
Yang Tiankang exchanged this Cultivation Method not only for the purpose of switching cultivation methods, but also to complement his "Earth Sha Sword Scripture" and gradually explore Sword Dao that suits him.
With heaven and earth in harmony, and the universe encompassing all, Yang Tiankang possesses great ambition and desires to forge a broad Great Dao of swordsmanship.
Secondly, five Third-Tier Lower-Grade Puppets were acquired, costing 150 Elder-level contribution points.
Aside from keeping one for himself, he gave the rest to his Lineage.
Third, four Third-Tier Upper-Grade Flying Boats, costing 1000 Elder-level contribution points.
Of these four Flying Boats, one is a small Flying Shuttle with incredible speed. It is equipped with Third-Tier Upper-Grade flying escape Formation. If activated with mid- Upper-Grade Spirit Stones, it can unleash a speed comparable to Golden Core Great Perfection stage, making it an absolute life-saving weapon.
The other three Flying Boats were all war-type Flying Boats. One was left with the Yang Household on Coiled Snake Island, while the other two were sent back to Purple Moon Mountain to enhance the Lineage's foundation.
Fourth, a Third-Tier Upper-Grade defensive Formation Disc, costing 90 Elder-level contribution points.
In the next few years, Yang Tiankang and the other two will break through to the Golden Core stage one after another, and the Spirit Veins of Coiled Snake Island should also be upgraded to the Third Tier. This "Azure Wall Water Abyss Formation" is the Clan-Guarding Formation he chose for his Lineage.
Fifth, 200 Upper-Grade Spirit Stones and 30,000 Middle-Grade Spirit Stones were spent, totaling 500 Elder-Level Contribution Points.
These Spirit Stones are used at crucial moments to activate Formations, Flying Boats, Puppets, and other such objects of the Third Tier or higher.
The Spiritual Qi contained in Low-Grade Spirit Stones is too thin and not pure enough.
It's still usable at lower tiers, but becomes extremely ineffective once you reach the Third Tier.
At this time, the reserve of mid-to -Upper-Grade Spirit Stones is of paramount importance to a major power, because many of its resources require such Spirit Stones to be activated.
Take, for example, the "Heaven-Patrolling Treasure Mirror of the Sea Abyss Sect." If it has enough Upper-Grade Spirit Stones, it can continuously unleash its Sage Manifestation power, which is truly not to be underestimated.
With 60 Elder-Level Contribution Points remaining, Yang Tiankang exchanged them for a Sword Dao defensive Divine Ability, "Three Thousand Sword Armor," to compensate for his lack of defensive capabilities.
At this point, all Contribution Points had been spent, and Yang Tiankang returned the List to the Guardian Deity General.
After glancing at it, the Divine General turned and went back to the treasure vault at the rear. When he reappeared, he was holding a silver Storage Ring in his hand.
After tossing the ring to Yang Tiankang, the Divine General said, "There is a Guardian Token inside. You can use this token to contact the remnants of the Four Symbols Sect, such as the Eight Desolations Arena, and seek their help. Bound by the Heavenly Dao Contract, anyone who has legitimately entered the Four Symbols Sect can be trusted; at least there's no chance of them stabbing you in the back."
"Disciple understands!" Yang Tiankang nodded thoughtfully.
"Alright, the assessment is over. If you want to stay in the Secret Realm to cultivate, that's fine with you. If you want to leave, I'll send you out now."
"This disciple wishes to leave the Secret Realm!" Yang Tiankang said respectfully.
"As you wish!" The Guardian Deity General waved his hand, and the massive Formation set up in the Secret Realm began to surge, using the power of the Secret Realm Origin to send Yang Tiankang out.
In a secluded underwater corner north of Four Symbols Island, a whirlpool appeared. Yang Tiankang stepped out from it, scanning his surroundings with great vigilance.
Once he found everything was safe, he breathed a sigh of relief. "Luckily, unlike my Nineteenth Younger Brother last time, the teleportation didn't go wrong. If I had encountered two Golden Core Devil Cultivators, although I could have resisted, it would have easily attracted a lot of unnecessary trouble..."
With a thought in mind, he lightly leaped, his figure transforming into a streak of sword light, Dang Kai the seawater in front of him, and soon arrived on the surface of the sea.
After quickly determining the direction, it flew towards Four Symbols Island.