After steadying herself, Ziying said, "This time, you joined forces with Yan Hong to kill a Merging Dao cultivator, ruining the enemy's grand scheme. You defended our territory with merit. When we return, I will personally report your achievements to the star and seek rewards for you both."
Battle Merit within the Battle Alliance was not earned solely by turning in useless Dao Bones. For example, in this battle to defend the war star, all those who rendered meritorious service would receive varying amounts of Battle Merit.
Especially Lu Ye and Yan Hong. As Dao Entry cultivators who had slain a Merging Dao cultivator and become a pivotal part of the battle, their Battle Merit would be particularly abundant.
By now, Ziying had roughly pieced together the full course of this battle.
When the enemy army attacked the star, aside from Fei Lian, another Merging Dao cultivator had been lying in wait. The moment Fei Lian restrained her, that person would have struck. Without Merging Dao reinforcements, their side would certainly have suffered grievous losses. Their defensive line might even have collapsed, causing them to lose Azure Water.
But the Insect and Blood Races probably never imagined that Merging Dao cultivator would actually be killed by Yan Hong and Lu Ye working together.
That was why the enemy had withdrawn in such a hurry.
Judging solely by the outcome of this battle, Lu Ye and Yan Hong had indeed rendered unparalleled service.
However...
After pondering briefly, Ziying said, "Lu Ye, the Dao Artifact Bifu is an ancient relic from within Variegated. Although Artifact Refiners of all races can now forge some Dao Artifacts, none can compare to Bifu. It... is extremely precious and exceedingly rare!"
"I have heard something of it," Lu Ye replied, not knowing why Ziying had suddenly