"Jiu Wu must die here on this World Battlefield."

The lord of the Black Orchid Continent rose and cupped his fists, his face earnest and his expression solemn.

"Good!"

Chen Fan agreed at once, nodding firmly in satisfaction. "Heaven and Earth as Witness. Go through the formalities later. It's fine if the rest of you aren't willing. This is entirely voluntary."

The others exchanged glances.

Once again, they fell silent.

Should they buy this insurance or not?

The banquet ended.

Of the 125 continent lords, 68 chose to purchase five years of "continental insurance" from the Mortal Domain. The remaining 57 chose to withdraw temporarily from the World Battlefield.

Everyone was quite cooperative.

More than half of the 57 continent lords who chose to leave ruled Peace Continents. They had no need for insurance. As long as they had no intention of going to war, no continent could bully them.

Chen Fan did not force the issue.

After all...

The main purpose of this banquet had been to clear the field and complete the first stage of the "Uncrowned King" continent title quest.

And to obtain the bonuses from "War Dividend."

Everything else was a bonus.

Ten percent of 68 continents' Eerie Stone income over five years sounded like a lot, but those Eerie Stones would actually be used to cover the Mortal Domain's expenses whenever something happened to those continents and it had to handle a claim.

Thirty days later.

All the continent lords who had not purchased insurance had withdrawn from the World Battlefield. Only insured continents remained within it. The Eternal Night Continent was still positioned near the edge of the World Battlefield.

That day.

Sitting at his desk in the cave, Chen Fan looked at the panel deep within his soul and chuckled softly.

``` "Uncrowned King continent title: first stage awaiting unlock. Three stages