The top three performers received divine power as a reward.
Now Chen Luo had expanded that to the top five, hoping to get more of the seafood to evolve as quickly as possible.
For the seafood, this was fantastic news, especially for those in fourth and fifth place.
Soon, the top five swam beneath Chen Luo, with the Giant Sea Turtle excluded.
Chen Luo smiled. "Come with me after the meeting. I'll bestow divine power upon you."
The Giant Sea Turtle plucked up its courage and asked quietly, "Lord Sea King, I ranked first. Why wasn't I included?"
All the seafood turned to look at the Giant Sea Turtle. You've got some nerve, buddy.
The Vertical River Turtle looked at its cousin. I knew it. My cousin's seriously brave.
Chen Luo explained kindly, "You've already advanced to King Rank. Advancing again takes quite a bit of divine power, and your performance hasn't earned you enough yet. Keep saving up. Keep it up for a whole year, and I'll bestow enough divine power on you to reach above King Rank."
A year? To the Giant Sea Turtle, which had lived for over a thousand years, that was nothing.
The Giant Sea Turtle beamed and bowed in thanks. "Thank you, Sea King! I'll definitely outgrind... do everything I can."
Above King Rank. Just thinking about it was exciting.
Chen Luo told the newly arrived seafood, "You can join in this month too. Perform well, and you'll advance to King Rank sooner."
His expression turned stern again. "The bottom three each month will be punished."
Just try slacking off and giving up.
One of the newcomers asked in confusion, "But why do we have to transport humans?"
Chen Luo said, "Because I need them to work for me. Have your own kind help