"Senior, I'll choose the saber!" Li Xiaotian said. Compared to a spear, he preferred using a saber – direct, powerful strikes.
"Good!" Dao Xuan chuckled. With a wave of his hand, amidst envious gazes, the long saber floated towards Li Xiaotian.
In the crowd, Liu Neng's eyes flickered with jealousy and ferocity. Seeing Li Xiaotian effortlessly obtain a Heavenly Weapon made him feel deeply unsettled.
It wasn't just Liu Neng; many in the field felt a similar unease.
After all, a full quarter of those present belonged to the Arid Hall's faction. They still remembered Li Xiaotian killing an Emperor-level cultivator in front of them.
"Little friend Li, don't rush off. This old man is planning to visit the capital to see my Daoist disciples later. We can travel together."
Dao Xuan spoke with a smile, clearly concerned that someone might try to seize Li Xiaotian's Heavenly Weapon.
"Alright, thank you, Senior." Li Xiaotian nodded slightly, a knowing smile in his heart. He recalled the rumors about Dao Xuan – an ancient paragon of kindness, who enjoyed mediating disputes and meddling in affairs.
"Fellow Daoist Gu, this long spear will be given to the Gu Village. It can be considered compensation from the Celestial Clan for their invincible descendants."
Dao Xuan handed the other long spear to Gu Qing. Gu Qing was slightly taken aback but did not refuse, accepting it directly before speaking.
"I will preserve this long spear and give it to one of them when they break through to the late Emperor-level."
He was referring to the invincible descendants captured by the Celestial Clan, all of whom were modern humans.
"That is excellent," Dao Xuan nodded slightly.
Following this, Dao Xuan directly divided the Celestial Clan's underground palace into countless pieces, with each Emperor-level cultivator present receiving a portion.
Next was the distribution of spiritual herbs and other treasures. Even Li Xiaotian, who thought he would receive nothing more, was given a bottle of pills.
Emperor-level pills, as the name suggested, were meant to assist in breaking through to the Emperor-level.
Li Xiaotian looked at Dao Xuan gratefully. This bottle of pills was as valuable to him as the Heavenly Weapon.
With these pills, Great Qin would have several more Emperor-level cultivators in a short period.
At this moment, many people outside were focusing on the Celestial Clan's affairs.
When the dome descended, everyone within a thousand-mile radius had felt the terrifying fluctuations. Cultivators below the Emperor-level simply couldn't get close, so the outcome of the events remained unknown.
Countless humans outside were anxiously awaiting news. The celestial phenomenon during the dome's descent had been spread online, causing great worry for many.
"The Celestial Clan harmed humanity's invincible descendants and betrayed humanity, thus provoking the clan's bottom line. My Arid Hall has mobilized its army and gathered human powerhouses to campaign against the Celestial Clan. The Celestial Clan has now been annihilated. This announcement is made to the world! As a hegemonic force of humanity, Arid Hall will use its full sect power to punish any force that dares to betray humanity and annihilate their entire clan!"
On the internet, Arid Hall suddenly issued a statement, immediately capturing the attention of all humanity.
Upon learning of the Celestial Clan's fate, everyone breathed a collective sigh of relief, feeling an indescribable sense of satisfaction.
"Well done, Arid Hall! The Celestial Clan deserved to be destroyed. It's a pity we ordinary people couldn't participate in the battle; a lifelong regret!"
"Good riddance! Arid Hall is awesome! Humanity's powerhouses are formidable! The Celestial Clan acted against heaven, and humanity attacked as one! Though we didn't participate in this grand feast, merely existing in such a glorious era is enough to be proud!"
Someone sighed. He was a modern person, but his previous life had felt directionless. After the great changes in the world, he felt like a different person, filled with motivation.
"Hahaha! Netizens, I am a disciple of Arid Hall. I am proud and honored to join such a positively charged hegemonic sect!!!"
"I must admit, among the ancient hegemonic forces, Arid Hall's actions this time were incredibly satisfying. Truly the bearing of a great sect!"
"Ahhh! So exciting! I'm a fan of Arid Hall from now on, and I'll defend humanity with Arid Hall!"
On the internet, because Arid Hall was the first to speak and reveal the truth, it misled people into subconsciously believing that Arid Hall's contribution to destroying the Celestial Clan was the greatest.
Arid Hall's status in the eyes of the world soared. Many negative news reports about Arid Hall at the time vanished without a trace.
"Everyone, the annihilation of the Celestial Clan was a joint effort by human powerhouses. Arid Hall was merely one of them. While praising Arid Hall, I believe we shouldn't forget the other human powerhouses, lest they feel disheartened."
A disciple from a certain sect spoke up. His sect had sent three Emperor-level cultivators who also contributed to destroying the Celestial Clan. Seeing everyone praising only Arid Hall online, he felt a bit wronged.
"The person above, don't try to stir up trouble. This time, Arid Hall directly mobilized its army to destroy the Celestial Clan, while other forces only sent one or two people for support. It's obvious without thinking that Arid Hall made the greatest contribution. People are just stating the facts and not deliberately overlooking the contributions of other human powerhouses."
"That's right. I know many human powerhouses went to the Celestial Clan this time, and they are all heroes. But Arid Hall's contribution was so great that it deserves more attention."
On the internet, there were many people who strongly supported Arid Hall, and most of them were modern people. Despite the great changes, many hadn't abandoned their habit of browsing the internet and following hot topics.
This move by Arid Hall had attracted countless fans online, or more precisely, fanatical fans.
Anyone who voiced a dissenting opinion would be instantly drowned out by countless others.
"My fellow humans, in this expedition to annihilate the Celestial Clan, human powerhouses worked together with one heart. Arid Hall was merely a part of it, doing what a major human sect should do, without distinction in contribution. Please do not heap so much praise on Arid Hall; treat all human powerhouses equally. They have all contributed to humanity this time!"
Just as the internet was in an uproar, Arid Hall issued another statement. In a short period, Arid Hall had established its own website.
The website contained information about Arid Hall and videos of Arid Hall disciples resisting demonic beasts in various locations since the resurgence of the beasts.
Instantly, those who browsed Arid Hall's official website saw their favorability towards Arid Hall skyrocket. It seemed Arid Hall was the righteous and noble sect they had always envisioned!
"Love it, love it! I never imagined Arid Hall had contributed so much to us humans without seeking rewards. I'm so touched. I wonder if the young gentlemen of Arid Hall are single? This young lady is looking to offer herself."
"Haha, all human powerhouses have contributed, but Arid Hall's contribution is the greatest. Arid Hall, we have already accepted your explanation and know you fear being too dazzling and causing envy. Don't worry, we will all remember your contributions to humanity in our hearts!"
"This is what an ancient great sect should be! Responsible and accountable. Arid Hall, you have changed my perception of resurrected forces."