The Rain of Merit gradually came to a stop.
The golden threads of rain went from sparse to nonexistent in no more than the time it took to burn an incense stick.
After being washed by the golden curtain of rain, Jinao Island's spiritual qi became several times denser than before. Grass and trees grew wildly, flowers bloomed, and the entire island seemed to have been plated with a faint layer of gold.
The elder of the Spiritual Plant Hall's eyes were already shining, and he had begun planning which spirit plants would be suitable for cultivation on Jinao Island.
Besides that, several million more disciples had achieved breakthroughs.
By a rough estimate, the number of disciples advancing to Daluo had increased five- or sixfold.
Once the Heavenly Tribulation had passed and the atmosphere settled down—
Iron Abacus squeezed out from the crowd carrying a stack of jade slips. Su Miao glanced at him.
"What are those?"
Iron Abacus placed the jade slips on the table beside the high platform and wiped the sweat from his forehead.
"The voting results for Best Popularity Contestant. I just finished tallying them."
Su Miao gave up her place for Iron Abacus.
Facing the disciples, Iron Abacus cleared his throat and signaled for everyone to quiet down.
At the same time, he cast a spell to amplify his voice.
"Next, the voting results for the 'Best Popularity Contestant' will be announced!"
The disciples below the stage pricked up their ears.
This vote was about popularity, not cultivation.
Whoever was more well-liked would make the rankings.
Some disciples still looked utterly confused.
"Popularity contestant? There's something like that?"
"When did we vote?"
"How come I didn't know?"
"Of course you didn't know. You didn't even buy a Live Broadcast Jade Talisman, so how could you?"