As Romanov's most important refuge and lair, this Grotto-Heaven naturally held most of the fortune he had amassed.
Although the Great Luo Imperial House's thousands of years of accumulated wealth could not possibly all be here, the riches Romanov had plundered during his reign and seclusion were enough to make any faction green with envy.
Rare refining materials of every kind, mountains of spirit crystals, cultivation art jade slips radiating ancient fluctuations, and dozens of weapons and magic treasures glittering with precious light. The dazzling assortment nearly filled an entire side hall.
Li Chen was no miser. The five Saint Realm cultivators had played indispensable roles in the successful encirclement and killing.
With a sweep of his hand, he let the five choose first and divide most of it among themselves. "My ministers, thank you for your efforts. I will remember your contributions to this battle. Divide these things as you see fit."
Despite their composure as Saints, the five could not help showing a hint of delight.
They also knew their place. The best or most crucial treasures would certainly be reserved for Li Chen. Simply choosing what suited them or their sects would already be an enormous windfall.
Any single item would be enough to raise their sect's strength a notch.
They respectfully thanked him for his generosity before beginning to select their shares carefully.
Once that was settled, Li Chen instructed the five, "I must return to the Imperial Palace to prepare for the next stage. You may decide for yourselves whether to remain within Daluo and observe the situation in secret or return to Heavenly Strategy first."
"We understand and will obey Your Majesty's decree," the five replied in unison.
Li Chen nodded, and with a flicker of his figure, vanished from the Grotto-Heaven.
The night