Chapter 2150: Development Base of the 2133 Family Jiulong Island

Chen Yueying frowned, her face clouded with displeasure. Wang Changsheng had never mentioned this to her. Given his immense contributions, his position within Zhenhai Palace would undoubtedly be significant if he chose to stay.

She couldn't understand what Wang Changsheng was thinking. After achieving such monumental merits, he actually wanted to break away and establish his own family? Wasn't this sacrificing something great for something trivial?

"Senior Martial Brother, no..."

Before Chen Yueying could finish speaking, Song Yiming interjected, "No problem, I approve."

The Ascension Faction and the Native Faction currently maintained a delicate balance. Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan had disrupted this balance; with their contributions, once they advanced to the Void Refinement stage, they would certainly claim a share of power from the Native Faction.

Ma Qianqian had stood by idly, almost leading to the deaths of Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan. If they were to hold high positions, they would certainly target the Native Faction, which would exacerbate internal conflicts within Zhenhai Palace.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan were willing to leave Zhenhai Palace and become independent; this was the best possible outcome.

"Junior Martial Nephew Wang has made great contributions; he must be given a good territory," Li Yan suggested, adding that as long as Wang Changsheng was willing to leave Zhenhai Palace, everything else could be negotiated.

Chen Yueying's expression was somewhat grim. However, since Song Yiming had already expressed his stance, she found it difficult to say anything further.

"Junior Martial Nephew Wang, these are the territories controlled by our Zhenhai Palace. Please choose one as the foundation for your family's development." Song Yiming took out a shimmering blue disc. Runes flickered across its surface, displaying a densely vegetated island surrounded by boundless ocean.

Wang Changsheng cautiously glanced at Chen Yueying, seemingly to solicit her opinion.

He naturally knew Chen Yueying was unhappy; she hoped they would stay in Zhenhai Palace. However, having personally experienced the internal strife within Zhenhai Palace, Wang Changsheng was unwilling to remain. He had been fortunate this time, but what about next time? Or the time after that?

"Since Senior Martial Brother has asked you to choose, Junior Martial Nephew Wang, please choose carefully! Not everyone gets this honor," Chen Yueying instructed. The die was cast, and she found it awkward to reprimand Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan directly.

Wang Changsheng acknowledged. He then interacted with the disc, which displayed information about the size and resources of each territory.

"The Golden Roar Mountains, stretching for tens of thousands of miles, are rich in spiritual energy and and contain a sixth-tier spiritual vein, making them suitable for cultivating spirit herbs. The depths of the Golden Roar Mountains are home to a large number of demon beasts, which can be used to temper junior cultivators."

"Heavenly Wind Valley, located in the central part of the Mysterious Spirit Continent, borders several sects like the Sun family and the Heavenly Fire Sect. It experiences constant heavenly winds, forming a natural barrier."

"Thunderwind Mountain, abundant in wind and thunder energy, is very suitable for cultivating lightning-attribute spirit herbs."

"Nine Flames Mountains, rich in fire spiritual energy, are suitable for growing Nine Flames Wood. Nine Flames Wood over three thousand years old is typically used for refining spirit treasures, and it can also be used to set up powerful formations."

Wang Changsheng was dazzled by what he saw. He hadn't realized Zhenhai Palace controlled so many territories; it was indeed worthy of being a major human sect.

A short while later, Wang Changsheng's eyes lit up. On the disc, there was an island with a line of small text.

"Nine Dragons Island, located at the edge of the Mysterious Spirit Continent, is the place where the ancient cultivator True Monarch Nine Dragons passed away. The island has a seventh-tier spiritual vein and a natural ice cave. Nine Dragons Island is tens of billions of miles away from the Azure Glaze Sea. Merchant fleets occasionally pass by on Heaven-Crossing Treasure Ships. It is rich in demon beast resources, frequently experiences beast tides, and is accompanied by heavenly winds, making it a rather challenging location."

"Replying to the Sect Master Patriarch, this disciple is quite fond of Nine Dragons Island," Wang Changsheng said respectfully. Nine Dragons Island's location was excellent, with no major powers nearby, which would allow the Wang family to develop in peace.

"Nine Dragons Island? This place is an important branch of our sect. No, choose another location," Li Yan immediately objected. The outpost on Nine Dragons Island was staffed by disciples of the Native Faction. With this branch, the Native Faction could easily trade with passing merchant fleets and earn extra income.

"Hmph, Junior Martial Nephew Wang has made such great contributions, why not? An important branch? The seventh-tier spiritual vein on Nine Dragons Island is only a few *li* long, and besides that, there are no particularly valuable cultivation resources. It frequently experiences beast tides. Senior Martial Brother Li, your nephew is stationed on Nine Dragons Island, constantly asking for various resources. We haven't seen how many cultivation resources Nine Dragons Island actually submits. How is that important?"

"No, Nine Dragons Island has an important geographical location; it's our Zhenhai Palace's gateway to the Azure Glaze Sea. We can give Junior Martial Nephew Wang Golden Python Island instead. Golden Python Island is larger and not too far from Nine Dragons Island." Li Yan naturally refused to agree.

"Senior Martial Brother, Junior Martial Nephew Wang brought back an Empyrean treasure and a large amount of cultivation resources. Such a huge contribution is probably unprecedented in the history of our Zhenhai Palace! Just one Nine Dragons Island is too stingy. In my opinion, besides Nine Dragons Island, over five hundred other islands, including Golden Python Island, should all be given to Junior Martial Nephew Wang."

"Junior Martial Sister Chen, are you joking? Five hundred islands for him to establish a family? Are you trying to line your own pockets?!" Li Yan retorted, absolutely refusing to agree.

"Alright, enough with the squabbling. Don't let the juniors see us as a joke." Song Yiming waved his hand, admonishing them. He then shifted his tone and continued, "How about this! Nine Dragons Island and thirty-five other islands will be given to Junior Martial Nephew Wang to establish his family. If he makes further great contributions in the future, we can reward him with more islands."

Wang Changsheng's contributions were simply too great. Furthermore, Song Yiming had long wanted to dismiss the disciples stationed on Nine Dragons Island. Every time a beast tide occurred, the cultivators stationed there would report losses, request reinforcements, and demand better treatment. Over time, this severely damaged Zhenhai Palace's interests. It was a cash cow for the Native Faction, and handing it over to the Ascension Faction would not yield better results either. Allowing Wang Changsheng to establish his family there could be said to be helping Zhenhai Palace shed a heavy burden. Of course, if Wang Changsheng hadn't made such immense contributions, Nine Dragons Island, which didn't possess particularly important cultivation resources, would not have been granted to him.

"Only thirty-six? Senior Martial Brother, isn't that too few?" Chen Yueying said, a hint of dissatisfaction in her voice. "Over a thousand years ago, Junior Martial Nephew Niu requested to leave and establish a family, and although it was also islands, he received over three hundred."

"Junior Martial Nephew Niu was at the Void Refinement stage and toiled for Zhenhai Palace for most of his life; Junior Martial Nephew Wang cannot compare. Moreover, Nine Dragons Island has a superior geographical location that Junior Martial Nephew Niu's family base cannot match. Let's leave it at that! The submitted materials will be registered and converted into merit points. Junior Martial Nephew Wang and Junior Martial Nephew Wang Ruyan can select one-fifth of the wealth, while others can only keep one-tenth."

Wang Changsheng's contributions were immense, so Song Yiming specifically permitted him to keep one-fifth of the valuables.

Wang Changsheng requested thirty spirit herbs over three thousand years old, one ten-thousand-year-old spirit herb, two lotus seeds from the Nine-Leaf Blood Lotus, and over two hundred thousand-year-old spirit herbs. It wasn't that he didn't want more ten-thousand-year-old spirit herbs, but it wasn't permitted; even Void Refinement and Integration stage cultivators coveted them. Allowing Wang Changsheng to keep even one ten-thousand-year-old spirit herb was already quite generous.

Other items were converted into merit points, which they could use to exchange for cultivation resources.

Song Yiming summoned a group of steward disciples, who immediately tallied the valuables brought back by the disciples and converted them into merit points.

After more than an hour, Wang Changsheng and the others departed one after another.

Wang Changsheng and Wang Ruyan followed Chen Yueying as she left, arriving at her residence.