Chapter 455: Status, Power, Teacher

On the long table, platters of delicacies and jugs of fine wine were served.

The Axe Founder and many Human Clan cosmic lords sat there, all watching Lu Qingshan’s direction with serious attention.

“The resources I obtained are indeed abundant!”

Lu Qingshan quickly smiled and said: “Though these Beast God statues differ in appearance from the Eight Primordial Beast Gods of our Original Universe, they equally represent the complete Path of the Beast God!”

With these Beast God statues present, the cultivation paths of future talented strongholds within our Human Clan who follow the Beast God Path will certainly become much simpler!

“Therefore, I plan to place these Beast God statues directly within the Original Universe, allowing all verified practitioners of the Beast God Path in our Human Clan to observe and contemplate them!”

“If members of other races within the Hong Alliance wish to contemplate these Beast God statues, they will naturally need to pay a higher price!”

“As for the supreme treasures and vast resources I obtained, I will naturally contribute them to the Clan’s treasure repository!”

Lu Qingshan continued: “However, my two combat avatars also require some supreme treasures for protection, so I have selected those suitable for myself to use.”

“As for the remaining treasures, there are only two peak palace-class supreme treasures, three peak domain-class supreme treasures, numerous other peak and top-tier supreme treasures, plus many alchemical materials and items to enhance life gene levels, among others!”

Among the many treasures obtained this time, apart from the full set of supreme treasures Lu Qingshan currently wears, he kept only one peak domain-class supreme treasure, “Glacial Sea,” and the peak treasure sword “Ember Desolation,” once used by the Fire Void Beast God.

As for the treasures left behind to aid his family and subordinates, they are not worth mentioning at all.

After hearing Lu Qingshan’s words, the other Human Clan cosmic lords felt great joy—even greater than when he first announced placing the Beast God statues in the Original Universe.

After all, the Beast God statues merely enable more future strongholds to cultivate the Beast God Path, but Lu Qingshan’s willingness to contribute vast resources to the Human Clan’s treasure repository directly impacts their strength.

The Human Clan’s cosmic lords all possess certain resources, as they can revive clan strongholds and exchange ordinary or high-grade supreme treasures they no longer need for resources.

Yet for these cosmic lords, possessing resources does not guarantee they can obtain treasures suited to themselves.

After all, exchanging for treasures requires the Clan’s treasure repository to possess those specific items.

Items that enhance life gene levels and rare supreme treasures are scarce within the Human Clan’s treasure repository.

For example, both Lord Huangjian and Lu Qingshan previously sought a peak palace-class supreme treasure, yet the Clan’s repository held only one;

For instance, despite the Axe Founder’s immense contributions to the Human Clan, he could have long since exchanged for a supreme supreme treasure, yet none exist in the repository for him to claim…

Lu Qingshan’s contribution of these treasures to the Human Clan’s repository will undoubtedly slightly enhance the strength of many Human Clan cosmic lords.

With these treasures available, many of them can now convert their own resources into actual power—such as exchanging for items to enhance life gene levels…

Thus, upon hearing Lu Qingshan’s willingness to contribute treasures to the Clan’s repository, every Human Clan cosmic lord smiled.

Many cosmic lords raised their cups and approached Lu Qingshan directly, perhaps to toast him or thank him for his contribution…

Amid this festive atmosphere, Lu Qingshan felt the unity of the Human Clan.

Though the Human Clan’s strongholds harbor personal agendas and cannot match the absolute unity of the Mechanical Clan or Crystal Clan, at least regarding the Clan’s interests, their goals are aligned.

After this celebration, the Axe Founder spoke again.

“Wanjie!” The Axe Founder looked at Lu Qingshan, and all other Human Clan cosmic lords fell silent.

“Axe Founder!” Lu Qingshan quickly replied.

“Your direct contribution of vast resources to the Clan has been of immense benefit to our Human Clan!”

The Axe Founder quickly said: “Yet the Clan’s strength relies on the contributions of its strongholds; the stronger one is, the greater the contribution expected.”

“Logically, your contribution of so many treasures warrants tens of thousands of treasure points!”

“But you know, the Clan’s treasures are finite. We have collectively contributed for eons, and our total contributions are only slightly greater than yours—some resources are even less!”

“Thus, when a contribution is exceptionally large, the Clan cannot offer equivalent compensation.”

Upon hearing this, the surrounding cosmic lords fell silent.

In truth, though all were cosmic lords, most had received far more from the Clan than they had contributed.

After all, it was precisely because they were Human Clan strongholds that they could exchange vast quantities of low-grade supreme treasures for treasure points, then use those to obtain more powerful peak supreme treasures…

Within the Human Clan, only four individuals—Axe Founder, Chaos City Lord, Peng Gong Lord, and Dark Lord—have ever received more than they contributed.

Hearing the Axe Founder’s words, Lu Qingshan smiled.

He had long understood this principle.

He had grown under the protection of the Human Clan; now that he had grown strong, he naturally owed the Clan repayment.

Just as the Axe Founder had donated his vast treasures directly and without compensation into the Clan’s repository, like a patriarch tirelessly nurturing the Clan.

Thinking of this, Lu Qingshan quickly smiled and said: “Axe Founder, you’re being too formal!”

“I am a member of the Human Clan. Had it not been for the Clan’s protection and cultivation, and the help of my many teachers, I could never have reached this point.”

“Now that my strength has grown, I naturally must repay the Clan. These treasures and resources are my uncompensated contribution to the Clan.”

Upon hearing this, all Human Clan strongholds smiled at Lu Qingshan, their eyes filled with admiration and awe.

“That is unnecessary!”

The Axe Founder quickly said: “I previously discussed with Chaos City Lord—if you are willing, you may leave the Virtual Universe Company and establish the sixth great super-faction of our Human Clan!”

“Rest assured, the other five factions will fully support your establishment of the sixth faction!”

“This…”

Upon hearing the Axe Founder’s words, Lu Qingshan was momentarily stunned.

He had not expected the Axe Founder to propose such a plan!

Yet given the Axe Founder’s status within the Human Clan, once he proposed this, no other faction would oppose it.

But after careful thought, Lu Qingshan felt he was unsuited to establish the sixth great faction of the Human Clan.

After all, in this world of Tunshixingkong , personal strength is the most fundamental thing.

With the Enlightenment Boost from his chat group, his strength can continuously rise—he has no need to enhance his status within the Human Clan by forming a faction;

Moreover, he devotes himself entirely to cultivation; previously, the Wanjie Cosmic Nation and his subordinates were managed by Lu Hongwen or his disciples—let alone establishing a new super-faction.

His strongest disciple now barely possesses top-tier cosmic overlord strength; Lu Mingrui, Lu Hongwen, and others are even weaker—there is no need to establish a new super-faction.

Having clarified this, Lu Qingshan spoke quickly.

“That is unnecessary!”

Lu Qingshan smiled and said: “In the future, I intend to focus on cultivation and continue exploring the Cosmic Sea—I simply lack the time and energy to handle the petty affairs of the Clan and factions like Uncle Chaos. I’ll remain within the Virtual Universe Company.”

“Very well!”

The Axe Founder glanced at Lu Qingshan, then ceased pressing further.

After all, even he routinely delegated the daily affairs of the Axe Combat Arena to Virtual Gold Lord—he fully understood Lu Qingshan’s words.

Yet Lu Qingshan’s contribution to the Human Clan was truly immense; in terms of resources and treasures alone, it nearly matched all he had ever contributed over his long lifespan.

Such a great contribution naturally required proper recognition.

Thinking of this, the Axe Founder spoke again.

“All of you!”

The Axe Founder looked around, then solemnly said: “Lord Wanjie Lu Qingshan has contributed numerous precious supreme treasures and resources to the Clan, and has done so without seeking return—he has rendered great service to our Human Clan!”

“I propose that Lord Wanjie Lu Qingshan henceforth enjoy privileges second only to mine within the Virtual Universe and the Human Clan—including priority access to treasures in the Clan’s repository and authority over the Human Clan’s Cosmic Sea maps…”

“I support the Axe Founder’s proposal!”

No sooner had the Axe Founder finished than Lord Huangjian of the Cosmic Mercenary Alliance spoke up.

“I support it!”

“I support it too!”

Chaos City Lord, Dark Lord, and others followed in turn.

Within moments, all Human Clan strongholds had approved the Axe Founder’s proposal.

Seeing this, Lu Qingshan felt deeply moved.

The Human Clan truly was united.

When a stronghold dedicates himself to the Clan, the Clan naturally grants him corresponding status and authority.

After the Axe Founder’s proposal, Lu Qingshan’s privileges within the Human Clan now surpass even those of Chaos City Lord in certain respects.

After all, even Chaos City Lord cannot unilaterally transfer the Human Clan’s Cosmic Sea maps to other factions.

But now, Lu Qingshan possesses precisely this authority!