Chapter 646: Night Demon's Supreme Reward [Part 2]

Chapter 646: Night Demon's Supreme Reward [Part 2]



Even though he had known that Night Demon had achieved the top spot in the Incubation Deity Program, when the results were officially announced, Yinshen Gong's body still trembled, and he felt as if stars were flashing before his eyes.

It was as if a sun had risen right before his eyes, and everything in his vision turned into a dazzling kaleidoscope of darkness.

The ceremony official's voice was warm and gentle, "Yinshen Gong, Supreme Leader of the One Heart Sect, please come up and take your seat on the throne!"

Yinshen Gong took a deep breath, calming his mind.

With a sense of 'I feel so calm, my heart is as tranquil as a still pond, and I am unperturbed by praise or humiliation,' he gracefully and solemnly ascended the stage.

Others around him whispered, "Is he trying to show off? Why is he tilting his head to the side like that? Can't he just stand straight?"

"What's wrong with his eyes? Is he having some kind of dancing syndrome? He's blinking like crazy with every step he takes..."

"And his legs, why are they so wobbly like noodles? He even bends his knees with every step..."

"Look at his hands... Is he having a seizure? His movements are so slow and stiff, it's like he's in slow motion..."

"Tsk, he's even twerking as he walks up... Unbelievable..."

"This reminds me of a famous courtesan..."

"Ugh... I've been with courtesans before, but now every time I think about this guy, I can't get it up anymore..."

"Hahaha..."

"..."

Under the watchful eyes of the crowd, Yinshen Gong walked with a sense of solemnity that others might find awkward.

He slowly turned around.

Facing the heroes of the world, the ceremony official's voice rang out, "Champion Supreme Leader, Yinshen Gong, please take your seat!"

Yinshen Gong's legs went weak, and he sat down heavily.

He quickly placed his hands on the armrests to steady himself, sitting firmly and steadily, but he felt as if his buttocks had nearly split from the impact, causing a slight pain. However, he had no time to worry about that now.

Yinshen Gong sat upright, his hands resting on the armrests of the throne, his back and neck straight as a rod.

He remained motionless.

Everyone around him was shorter than him, and he felt as if all the glory and honor in his life paled in comparison to this moment. This was the pinnacle of his existence!

During the General Incubation Deity Program, the top three participants stood side by side, with Yinshen Gong in the middle as the first-place winner.

However, the Supreme Leader Incubation Deity Program was different.

The first-place winner stood alone in a league of his own!

At the highest point, Yinshen Gong felt as if a divine wind was blowing beneath him, and he was already soaring through the clouds, high above the mortal realm.

The ceremony official's voice boomed, "Those who have lost, kneel and pay your respects to the victor with three kneelings and nine kowtows!"

Following the official's command, Wu Xiang and the others began their respectful bows.

"Rise!"

"Kneel!"

"First bow, second bow, third bow!"

"Rise!"

"Kneel!"

"First bow, second bow, third bow!"

"Rise!"

"Kneel!"

"First bow..."

After the three kneelings and nine kowtows, the fourteen people below remained kneeling with their buttocks raised, their foreheads touching the ground.

They remained motionless.

Without an order to stand, they had to maintain this posture until the ceremony ended!

"All qualified participants, come forward to thank the superiors and receive your rewards."

"Sixth to tenth place, come forward to thank the superiors and receive your rewards."

"First place..."

"..."

"First place, Night Demon! Come forward to thank the Supreme Leader! Receive the Supreme Leader Incubation Deity Program Champion's reward!"

Fang Che stood tall and approached the stage, step by step.

Each step was firm and steady.

His expression was truly emotionless.

Everyone watching from all directions couldn't find a single fault in him.

"This Night Demon... He's truly composed. He's much stronger than his master."

"Indeed, at such a glorious moment, this guy remains unmoved. His mental state has reached an extraordinary level."

"He's a real talent. It's a pity that after this, he'll have even more enemies."

"..."

Fang Che walked slowly past the kneeling participants. He climbed a step, reaching the level of the six standing superiors.

After paying his respects to each of them, he climbed another step to the level of the three seated superiors and bowed respectfully. Then, he crossed the three seats and ascended to the highest level.

Facing Yinshen Gong on the throne, Night Demon knelt and kowtowed, saying loudly, "Disciple Night Demon pays his respects to the Supreme Leader and Master! For many years, Master has nurtured me with his heart and soul, saving me from the brink of life and death, supporting me through turbulent times. He taught me in my youth, guiding me through the vast world. All my achievements are thanks to Master's grace! I am but a foolish disciple, undeserving of this honor!"

"Master's kindness, I will never forget in this lifetime! In the future, I will dedicate myself to repaying Master's benevolence. I wish Master eternal youth, freedom from illness, and longevity for thousands of years, ruling over the martial world for eternity!"

Night Demon's resounding voice echoed throughout the entire venue.

Everyone heard his words loud and clear.

Among the staff members nearby, many had participated in the previous General Incubation Deity Program. They couldn't help but sigh softly, their eyes filled with emotion.

They remembered it clearly.

Night Demon's final words were the same as the ones he had spoken when he had won the previous Incubation Deity Program and thanked Yinshen Gong.

After a year, hearing these words again, it felt like an eternity had passed.

The same two people, in the same position, as if history was repeating itself. Yet, the feeling was one of upheaval and transformation.

Even others felt this way, let alone Yinshen Palace, who was deeply moved. His voice trembled as he sat on the throne, leaning forward, and pulled Night Demon up.

Tears welled up in his eyes as he said, "My good child, your master understands your intentions. In this life, having you as my disciple is enough to comfort me. In this life... I seek no more!"

"Your master... is content! I am so happy and relieved... seeing you grow from a warrior, step by step to a warlord, fighting desperately at every step, each one a matter of life and death, every moment filled with peril! Your master knows it hasn't been easy for you. But you've finally made it to this day!"

Yinshen Palace's voice trembled, almost unable to form words, "Your master is so proud! So proud!"

Silence filled the air.

Everyone watched quietly as the master and disciple, standing at the highest point, shared this heartfelt moment.

Yan Beihan stared in a daze.

When she heard Yinshen Palace say, "Every step is a desperate fight, each one a matter of life and death, every moment filled with peril," she couldn't help but sigh softly.

Night Demon's journey, as far as Yan Beihan knew, was indeed filled with constant danger and life-or-death situations.

While others slept, he might have experienced dozens of life-and-death battles!

It was truly not easy.

A piece of paper floated down from the sky and landed in the hands of the ceremony official.

The official glanced at it, and if one was close enough, they would see his pupils dilate momentarily before quickly returning to normal.

The ceremony official's voice rang out, "Next, we will present the champion's rewards."

"Yinshen Palace of the One Heart Sect has done an excellent job in cultivating talents. Recently, the southeast region has been unstable, and many sects have suffered losses. The One Heart Sect has managed to maintain its full strength, and Yinshen Palace's contributions cannot be overlooked. Therefore, the One Heart Sect is promoted to a level one sect of the Only Me Righteous Sect. Yinshen Palace, as the sect leader, will enjoy the treatment of a half-step Supreme General. The headquarters will assign five Saint Realm experts, twenty Venerable Rank warriors, and one hundred Monarch Rank fifth-grade and above warriors to the One Heart Sect as subordinates."

"The One Heart Sect will be rewarded with one hundred divine weapons, ten sets of holy armor, ten sets of secret cultivation techniques, and five hundred bottles of pills, including..."

Yinshen Palace's eyes lit up as he listened to the rewards, feeling like he was floating in the air.

It was too much! A sudden rise to the heavens!

What excited Yinshen Palace the most was the one hundred bottles of Ascension Pills. These pills were low-grade, designed for the masses, and could instantly raise one's cultivation by a level when consumed by those below the War Marquis rank. It was a direct leap to the next major rank!

For example, if a War General consumed it, they could immediately reach the War Marquis rank. And if a War Marquis took it, they would ascend to the heavens and attain the War Marquis rank!

The side effect was that one would remain at that rank for life.

Hence, it was called the 'Ascension Pill' by the Only Me Righteous Sect.

This was a challenge for Yinshen Palace, as it was like lifting the entire lower-ranked members of the sect! A collective promotion for all!

What did it mean to suddenly boost the overall strength by such a large margin? Moreover, the headquarters had assigned so many powerful experts.

This effectively resolved the One Heart Sect's current predicament of having insufficient personnel.

The One Heart Sect was nominally a level two sect, but its organizational structure and members' cultivation levels were more akin to a level three sect. The cultivation levels of the higher-ups and their combat power did not meet the requirements of a level two sect.

Now, with the headquarters' direct intervention, the One Heart Sect received a significant boost.

Of course, the headquarters would not normally consider sending down so many powerful experts to a sect with a leader at the initial stage of the Saint Realm, like Yinshen Palace.

"People, I've given you. Resources and power, I've given you," the headquarters seemed to say.

"If you can't control these people, what face do you have to be the leader of the One Heart Sect?"

This was also a significant challenge for Yinshen Palace.

"This subordinate thanks the Supreme Leader for the rewards!" Yinshen Palace said, beaming with joy as he accepted the rewards and patted Fang Che's shoulder. "Night Demon, I owe this to you."

Fang Che respectfully replied, "Without you, Master, I wouldn't be here. Your words are too much for your disciple."

Yinshen Palace burst into laughter, filled with pride and satisfaction.

Another piece of paper floated down from the sky, landing in the hands of the ceremony official. After rewarding the sect, it was time to reward the champion himself.

The ceremony official's pupils dilated again.

He couldn't help but look up, his eyes filled with questions. But above, Bi Changhong's mental pressure descended upon them.

The ceremony official immediately lowered his head.

"Next, we present the champion's rewards! Night Demon!" the ceremony official announced.

"This subordinate is here!" Fang Che stepped forward.

The ceremony official continued, "The Vice Supreme Leader has ordered the following rewards for the champion of the Incubation Deity Program at the sect leader level... Ten bottles of the Instant Recovery Pill, capable of healing all injuries below the Holy Emperor level!"

Just this statement caused everyone to gasp in astonishment.

Such pills were rare, and even a single one was precious within the Only Me Righteous Sect.

Moreover, it could heal injuries below the Holy Emperor level!

It is common knowledge that the Holy King level can rank within the top thousand on the Cloud-End Armament Chart.

The Holy Emperor level can typically reach the top hundred.

The Holy Venerable level can generally secure a spot within the top twenty.

As for the top ten... unless you're a Lord-rank with exceptional combat power, it's best not to get your hopes up.

This time, the Supreme Leader had truly gone all out with the rewards.

"A Holy Emperor-level protective treasure garment!"

The second reward also elicited envy from the crowd.

"Ten Enlightening Pills of no grade!"

The third reward made many of the high-ranking officials below yearn to rush forward and snatch it.

"A piece of Divine Essence Metal!"

The appearance of a several-hundred-pound piece of Divine Essence Metal immediately heightened the atmosphere, causing many to exclaim in surprise.

"Holy shit, holy shit..."

Numerous people felt their scalps tingle.

This Night Demon... was indeed incredibly lucky!

But there was more to come.

"A Spatial Ring!"

At that moment...

Hundreds of thousands of people in all directions felt their teeth ache, as if they couldn't even bite into tofu.

The champion's rewards were indeed generous.

From the second place to all the qualified individuals, the combined value of their rewards couldn't even match half of the first place's!

Five grand rewards!

Each one was mouth-watering, even causing countless Only Me Righteous Sect experts to be captivated.

When had the big shots become so generous?

Especially for those who had experienced the Incubation Deity Program multiple times, it made them question their existence: In history, the champion of the Incubation Deity Program, even at the Supreme Leader level, had never received such substantial rewards!

What was happening this time?

Even the protocol officer was a bit perplexed by this question.

Unbeknownst to them, the big shots had prepared two sets of reward plans for the champion.

If the champion wasn't the Night Demon, then the rewards would only include the first three items, and their quantities would be halved.

For others, two bottles of the Divine Restoration Pill for injuries below the Holy Emperor level, plus a treasure garment and three Enlightening Pills of no grade.

But since the Night Demon won the championship, he received ten bottles, a treasure garment, ten Enlightening Pills of no grade, a piece of Divine Essence Metal, and a Spatial Ring.

It was said that the Night Demon didn't have a Spatial Ring.

Yan Beihan and Sun Wutian knew that the Night Demon had a Spatial Ring, but when Yan Nan asked, Sun Wutian directly denied it, saying he didn't have one.

As for Yan Beihan... he only learned about the Night Demon's Spatial Ring after entering, but he was unaware of this reward, and his grandfather had kept such intentions...

So, he was completely unaware, and was he supposed to run to his grandfather and say, "Wow, the Night Demon has a Spatial Ring! Why?"

There was no motive at all.

Therefore, the Spatial Ring was prepared additionally, and as for the Divine Essence Metal...

Nine Vice Supreme Leaders, including Duan Xiaoyang, knew that Yan Beihan had given the Divine Essence Metal to the Night Demon, but the Night Demon's signature skill was the Blood Spirit Seven Swords.

A sword made from Divine Essence Metal was still necessary.

Hence, this piece of Divine Essence Metal was added.

Four to five hundred pounds was a bit heavy and large for a sword, but it didn't matter. Divine Essence Metal could be modified, and as the Divine Essence increased and the little sprite became fully familiar, the sword would naturally transform into a shape that could be manipulated at will!

This wasn't a problem at all!

But for Fang Che, each reward hit him right in the heart.

"Thank you, Supreme Leader, for your grace. I will dedicate myself to the sect and make great contributions!"

Fang Che was so excited that his acceptance speech was much shorter.

The rewards were distributed.

Fang Che immediately used his blood as a medium, infusing his soul into the Spatial Ring. He proudly wore it on his ring finger, but it felt a bit loose, so he took it off and put it on his middle finger instead.

The protocol officer said, "Night Demon, this ring can adjust its size according to your wishes."

Fang Che chuckled and said, "I like wearing it on my middle finger... hey, it's eye-catching."

The protocol officer's mouth twitched.

In his heart, he thought, "You're clearly ignorant, and you want to pretend I didn't see you put it on your ring finger first? You only changed it after I pointed it out... Fine, don't change it then! Even if you put it on your big toe, I won't say you wore it wrong..."

Fang Che looked at the other rewards with a wide grin, but he pushed them towards Yinshen Gong first, saying, "These are my respects to my master... I'm already content with the Divine Essence Metal and Spatial Ring. Master, please keep these for me."

Yinshen Gong couldn't help but smile wryly, "You silly child, quickly put them away yourself. How dare you do this with the rewards from the Vice Supreme Leader?"

He glared, "Quickly put them away yourself!"

"This is my token of appreciation... Master, please take half of them, just as a token." Fang Che was so delighted that he seemed to have lost his mind.

Yinshen Gong's face contorted.

This child was so happy he was acting foolish.

A voice from above said, "Night Demon! Are you setting up a stall here?"

Bi Changhong was displeased. Why was he pushing away the rewards specifically given to him?

Yinshen Gong's face paled, "Put them away!"

Fang Che hesitated for a moment, as if suddenly realizing his mistake, and quickly agreed, immediately storing all the rewards in his Spatial Ring, feeling content, "Thank you, Supreme Leader, for your grace!"

Of course, he did this intentionally.

After leaving, I still have to show my loyalty, but after showing my loyalty, this time the rewards are too many, and Yinshen Gong might really take away a portion of them.

This is a Holy Emperor-level item, and Fang Che truly doesn't want to part with it—Yinshen Gong is taking it just to cure the Demon Lord?

So here, he pretends to be overjoyed and stuffs it into Yinshen Gong's hands.

Yinshen Gong, of course, doesn't want it: he's still up on the high stage. But since he doesn't want it now, then naturally, he'll want it even less after leaving.

To refuse in front of everyone and then turn around and ask for it? That's impossible—Old Yin is a man with a face!

The rewards have been distributed.

The fourteen people are still kneeling below, obediently.

Bi Changhong descends.

He begins to lecture.

To summarize.

Bi, the Deputy Supreme Leader, deliberately speaks at length.

Moreover, Bi, the Deputy Supreme Leader, looks at Ji Changyan with a displeased expression.

This damn thing, he still thinks he's the master of the reclusive mountain sect? He's still not satisfied and resentful? How come?

He still has some ideas? Self-respect?

Doesn't want to kowtow?

Then he doesn't want to kowtow to me! If he doesn't want to kowtow to me, then he still looks down on me!

So the problem arises!

Why do you, Ji Changyan, look down on me? What gives you the right to look down on me? Who gave you the courage to look down on me?

So Bi, the Deputy Supreme Leader, now wants to kill.

He is quite dissatisfied with the name 'Ji Changyan', I'm called Bi Changhong, and you're called Ji Changyan. What's the deal, are you trying to show you're of the same generation as me?

Are you worthy?

It must be said that Bi, the Deputy Supreme Leader, with his petty temperament, is extremely terrifying!

Just look at Bei Mingxin to know what kind of temperament this is!

Bi, the Deputy Supreme Leader, keeps repeating some meaningless words, and Bai Jing, hidden in the void, smiles bitterly: "Fifth Brother, Sixth Brother, seems like they're about to start messing with people again."

Yan Nan winces: "Is that the Cold Sword Mountain Sect leader? Ai..."

The two are Bi Changhong's lifelong brothers, and they know the temperament of this Sixth Brother very well.

"That's right, it's the Cold Sword Mountain Sect leader, hey, what's his name? Chicken Neck?" Bai Jing asks.

"It's Ji Changyan... Ai, you don't like him either?" Yan Nan asks helplessly.

"I don't like him much, that guy, needs a beating!" Bai Jing says.

"He just arrived, hasn't adapted yet, his mentality hasn't changed, that's normal..." Yan Nan says, "Now we can't deal with him... otherwise, what about the other mountain sects?"

"But Sixth Brother is deliberately delaying, clearly thinking of a plan."

"So Fifth Brother, you hehehe... have to hurry up... otherwise, when Sixth Brother's petty temperament flares up, it'll be bad."

Bai Jing, this person, is indifferent to all his descendants, doesn't care, and is mainly indifferent.

But when he's with his brothers, he's lively, jokes, and occasionally plays the fool. They're all good hands. Can only say... two extremes.

"I'll talk to Sixth Brother."

Yan Nan agrees and quickly sends a message to Bi Changhong: "Still not finished?! Why are you angry with this Ji Changyan?"

Bi Changhong receives the message and finally stops being resentful.

Looking at Ji Changyan's head kneeling before him, he hums and remembers this person.

Then he says: "...This time, the Supreme Leader's Incubation Deity Program has been successfully completed! Shortly, the headquarters will distribute Supreme Leader qualifications and draft the first list of Supreme Leaders to be sent out into the world."

Instantly, the applause below is thunderous.

This round of applause is particularly intense.

Because many people are very familiar with Bi, the Deputy Supreme Leader's temperament or have heard of the temperament of the Deputy Supreme Leader.

They had already sensed that something was amiss, and Bi, the Supreme Leader, suddenly acted a bit strangely, hmm, that must mean 'someone has offended him'.

Everyone is anxious, fearing that this 'person who offended Bi, the Deputy Supreme Leader' is themselves.

Although they can be sure they haven't done anything, who knows what Bi, the Deputy Supreme Leader, is thinking?

Maybe the wind blowing your hair irritates Bi, the Deputy Supreme Leader... that's also a reason for his dislike.

Finally, the end is announced, and everyone breathes a sigh of relief.

After the ceremony, the master of ceremonies orders those standing to step down first, followed by those seated. Then, as they wait for Yinshen Gong, seated in the first position, to descend, Bi Changhong suddenly remembers that he had impulsively announced the end.

But... the first place Ascension Ladder hasn't been conducted yet! Suddenly, the last and most glorious step was omitted, and Bi Changhong feels a bit regretful.

He can't help but hate Ji Changyan even more: this bastard has delayed so many of my matters!

But this matter must be addressed, after all, the first place Ascension Ladder was publicized long ago.

Bi Changhong's eyes light up, and he comes up with a plan.

(End of Chapter)

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