Chapter 1418: Divide the Spoils! Exceeding All Expectations!

Xu Jingming quickly reported the situation on Meteorite Star to the Eternal Star Alliance's mission AI.

The Alliance's official response was equally swift and clear.

"Respected Prince Xu Jingming, the intelligence you provided is critical.

This incident involves large-scale demonic material trafficking and serious crimes including planetary lord misconduct and collusion with demons.

We have urgently dispatched a Cosmic-tier Criminal Justice Unit to Meteorite Star for a full investigation and takeover.

Please remain at your current location and wait patiently for approximately three hours.

After three hours, the Criminal Justice Unit will arrive on Meteorite Star to complete the on-site handover with you.

At that time, your mission will be concluded, and you may depart freely."

A cold electronic synthesized voice emanated from the smart bracer, causing the atmosphere in the living room to grow solemn.

"Cosmic-tier Criminal Justice Unit?"

Yueying raised her delicate eyebrows, a flicker of surprise flashing in her gray-stone eyes:

"It seems the Eternal Star Alliance is serious this time.

Normally, investigations involving planetary lords involve at most Star-tier high-grade teams.

Deploying a Cosmic-tier unit means they've classified this as an extremely severe malignant event.

They're determined to see it through to the end, with no leniency."

As an elf princess, she was well-acquainted with the Eternal Star Alliance's operational structure.

The Cosmic-tier Criminal Justice Unit was an elite force within the Alliance, specifically tasked with major cases involving high-level cultivators and grave repercussions.

Its members were all at least Cosmic-tier, and its captain was often a Cosmic high-tier.

The deployment of this unit meant the Meteorite Star incident had crossed the line.

"Good that they're serious.

Otherwise, dealing with this matter involving Korte would be difficult."

Xu Jingming said calmly.

Whether or not Korte had intended this,

He was an Immortal Peak deity who had taken the Supreme Sovereign as his master—his deterrent power was immense.

With such a background, an ordinary Criminal Justice Unit would struggle to handle it.

Hughes, standing nearby, listened to the conversation.

He unconsciously wiped the beads of sweat forming on his forehead and ventured, worried:

"Your Highnesses deploying a Cosmic-tier Criminal Justice Unit has made this matter so huge.

Could we... could we offend the Sovereign of Time?"

Hughes was merely an outer-member of the Eternal Star Alliance.

Born common, his cultivation was only Star-tier fourth stage.

In his limited understanding, "Sovereigns" were supreme beings standing atop the cosmos, more exalted than Immortal deities.

He did not know the precise power gaps or status differences among Sovereigns.

But any Sovereign's name alone carried unmatched authority and terrifying deterrent power.

Offending a Sovereign's direct disciple might even indirectly insult the Sovereign's dignity.

This filled him with instinctive dread, fearing he might invite unimaginable calamity.

Seeing Hughes's terrified expression, Lan Yu chuckled.

He patted Hughes's shoulder and reassured him lightly:

"Brother Hughes, relax.

You just don't know our boss's and Princess Yueying's backgrounds."

He pointed at Xu Jingming, then at Yueying, a hint of pride and teasing in his tone:

"Look—our boss Xu, and Princess Yueying.

Their mentors, in power and status, are no less than the Sovereign of Time!

In some aspects, they may even surpass him.

The Sovereign of Time's name might scare others,

But trying to threaten us with it? You've picked the wrong targets."

"What?"

Hughes, Xiea, and Dilen—who had also been frowning with worry—all reacted with shock.

These two were disciples of Sovereign-tier experts!

No wonder they were so powerful, and completely unmoved by More's offered resources.

At this, their expressions grew even more respectful.

Xu Jingming offered no further explanation, only said:

"You needn't worry excessively.

I reported this matter myself; all subsequent investigations will be handled by the Eternal Star Alliance's Criminal Justice Unit and higher authorities.

Even if trouble arises later, it will come to me—not you."

His tone carried a calm assurance that eased Hughes and the others, who immediately bowed:

"Thank you, Prince Xu!"

Xu Jingming gave a slight nod, then turned to Yueying, Lan Yu, and Yanji:

"We have three hours before the Criminal Justice Unit arrives.

Use this time to inventory and divide the spoils."

Then everyone seized the opportunity to rest and recover.

Once the handover is complete, we depart immediately.

"Good."

Yue Ying gave a slight nod, her frosty features showing little fatigue.

Lan Yu and Yan Ji also agreed in turn.

And the spoils of this mission were by no means insignificant.

Especially the space rings of the Giant Tortoise Demon and its many Star-Class demons, which held an astonishing accumulation of wealth.

Xu Jingming first transferred the demonic materials from the Giant Tortoise Demon's dark red space ring into one of his spare space rings.

These are part of the evidence and must be handed over to the Criminal Law Unit.

The rest are the personal collections of the Giant Tortoise Demon and the other slain Star-Class demons.

Including Yuan Crystals, rare metals, some cultivation manuals, weapons and armor, and heavenly treasures.

The group sat together and began to inventory everything.

As captain and absolute main force, Xu Jingming took roughly half the value.

Especially those treasures beneficial to lightning and destruction law cultivation, or capable of strengthening body and spirit.

Yue Ying, Lan Yu, and Yan Ji each received about fifteen percent.

The remaining half percent, Xu Jingming decided to give to Hughes and Sya.

As compensation for providing intelligence and assisting with the mission.

After distribution, everyone found their own rooms to rest and cultivate.

Xu Jingming also returned to a quiet chamber, sat cross-legged, and organized his gains.

First, the spoils: he took half of the Star-Class demons' loot.

Its final value was roughly 40 billion Cosmic Coins.

Converted into Star Dome Academy credits, it amounted to only 4 points.

It was barely better than nothing, but something was better than nothing.

Overall, however, the mission's rewards far exceeded expectations.

Not only had he completed the credit task, but he had also unexpectedly acquired such a vast amount of Source Points.

"Even after fully upgrading the Source Core Scripture, I'd still have 110 million Source Points left!"

Xu Jingming secretly thrilled inside.

He could hardly believe what his strength would reach if he poured all these Source Points into himself.

Yet, how to improve remained a problem.

"In the past, though I advanced quickly, it was still measured in months.

Now, if I spend even a single point, my rank and laws will leap by at least three or four levels!

If others found out, it would be troublesome."

Xu Jingming silently pondered, "Better stay low-key. Wait until I return to Star Dome Academy, then enter the Heavenly Punishment Thunder Realm to spend points.

Even if I break through too fast, I can claim I got lucky and found an SS-rank heavenly treasure inside."

It wasn't unreasonable for him to be cautious.

After all, upon entering the Star Class, even the most top-tier geniuses—

like Yue Ying's breakthrough speed—is measured in years, even decades.

If he broke through too rapidly in a short time, he'd inevitably draw attention.