Several years later.
In the Azure Spirit Realm, within a temporarily established council hall.
Liu Yuan sat high in the seat of honor, his gaze sweeping over the dozens of figures standing below.
These people were all elites he had selected from the cultivators who had recently pledged allegiance.
At their head stood three Realm Lords at the early Hunyuan Grand Unity stage.
Because they had joined late and had made few contributions, they had only received some Origin Fragments last time. Thus, they had not remained in seclusion for long and were the first batch to emerge.
At this moment, the three Realm Lords looked at Liu Yuan with excitement written all over their faces, their eyes filled with anticipation.
Behind them stood more than forty cultivators at the peak Saint stage.
"Everyone."
Liu Yuan spoke. His voice was not loud, yet it clearly carried through the entire hall.
"I presume you have all heard about Senior's bestowal of treasures and Cang Yu and the others entering seclusion."
"We have." The leading Realm Lord, Gu Chen, hurriedly bowed in reply.
"Our strength is humble, and we do not dare hope for Senior's generous rewards. We only ask for the chance to offer what little help we can!"
"Well said."
Liu Yuan nodded, quite pleased with Gu Chen's attitude.
He rose to his feet and walked before the group.
"You have all seen Senior's generosity."
"As long as you handle your tasks wholeheartedly and remain loyal to Senior, you will receive no less than what Cang Yu and the others receive in the future."
Liu Yuan first dangled a tempting reward before them, successfully stirring everyone's enthusiasm.
Seeing their flushed, excited faces, he abruptly changed his tone.
"However, let me make one thing clear first."
"The Ten Dao Realms have