The rewards for the top ten outer disciples were generous. Besides spirit crystals, they received all kinds of pills that could increase their cultivation. The top three were each bestowed a top-grade magic treasure; with careful nurturing, it would soon develop spiritual awareness and advance into a spirit treasure.
The inner disciples of the Yunlai Immortal Palace numbered only a little over four thousand, far fewer than the outer disciples. Yet even those at the bottom of the rankings were formidable figures in the Earth Fiend Realm. Most had opened the Profound Gate of Life and Death and reached the Heavenly Dipper Realm, and they were all very young.
At this level, they were already qualified to rank among the True Disciples of many third-grade powers. Their contests were far more intense than those of the outer disciples.
Even Li Jingzhou, seated on the high platform, watched with greater focus. With a little cultivation, talents like these would prove useful in the future.
From the surrounding pavilions and halls, murmurs of discussion rose now and then, and the atmosphere was quite lively.
Shi Lan watched intently. Just as stones from other mountains could be used to polish jade, she never looked down on anyone because of the strength of their cultivation.
A lion used all its strength even when pouncing on a rabbit. That had always been her way.
Stories of capsizing in a gutter were as common as carp crossing a river. She would never make such a rookie mistake.
"If you want to ascend the imperial throne, you'll need followers of your own and a power of your own. Would you like my help?"
Chu Hanzhou took a small sip of tea as he watched the images reflected in the Imperial Mirror, looking quite interested.
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