Chapter 1478: Distribution

The subsequent sand gambling rounds, with the participation of Marquis-level eight-grade powerhouses like Sacred Que'er, were quite exciting, but the atmosphere at the various spectator stands was no longer as fervent as before—presumably because after witnessing the enormous wager placed by Li Luo and his group, the subsequent minor skirmishes could no longer stir their emotions.

Li Luo, however, had no heart for watching the battles. He directly summoned everyone and began the most thrilling segment.

Distributing the Heavenly Mirror Sand!

According to the distribution rules agreed upon earlier, the Outer Shenzhou of the Eastern Region had lent Li Luo a total of twenty-four grains of Heavenly Mirror Sand, of which four grains were used in his earlier breakthrough to Upper Second Grade Mid.

Therefore, the many Saint Academies of the Outer Shenzhou of the Eastern Region ultimately received an investment return of twelve grains of Heavenly Mirror Sand. Combined with their original principal of twenty-four grains, they ended up with thirty-six grains.

As for Lü Qing'er, she had invested ten grains of Heavenly Mirror Sand, so she received a return of five grains.

Jiang Jiang Qinge invested the most—a total of twenty-three grains of Heavenly Mirror Sand. Most of these were borrowed from the Holy Light Ancient Academy, and these also needed to be returned with principal and interest. In the end, she received the largest share here, a full twenty-six grains.

After all, Jiang Jiang Qinge had not only invested a large principal, but she herself had also participated in the sand gambling rounds, contributing the greatest effort, so naturally this distribution mechanism was different from the others.

Thus, the Heavenly Mirror Sand in Jiang Jiang Qinge's hands suddenly swelled to forty-nine grains. After returning the principal and interest within these, she could still hold a considerable sum.

After the distribution, the remaining Heavenly Mirror Sand belonged to Li Luo and the Sacred Mystic Star Academy.

Everyone was beaming with joy, unable to hide their excitement. With this Heavenly Mirror Sand, many of them could even use this opportunity to break through realms that had been stagnant for many years.

For a moment, the teams from the many Saint Academies of the Outer Shenzhou of the Eastern Region all cupped their fists and saluted Li Luo, knowing that this opportunity had been won entirely by the latter on their behalf.

In this Heavenly Mirror Tower trial, the Saint Academies of their Outer Shenzhou of the Eastern Region had truly picked up far too many bargains by following Li Luo.

This was no small favor.

Li Luo humbly returned the courtesy. Although he had contributed considerable effort, the many Saint Academies of the Outer Shenzhou of the Eastern Region had also given him sufficient trust and support, taking these precious Heavenly Mirror Sand to gamble big with him.

Jiang Jiang Qinge took the Heavenly Mirror Sand and first made a trip back to the Holy Light Ancient Academy, returning everything she had previously borrowed, principal and interest alike.

"Haha, borrowing Instructor Jiang Jiang Qinge's reputation, we got some gains for free."

"Instructor Jiang Jiang Qinge and Instructor Li Luo are truly a match made by the heavens—talented and beautiful. With you two working together as husband and wife, you will surely shine brilliantly in the upcoming 'Heavenly Mirror Martial Discussion'."

"Please also convey our thanks to Instructor Li Luo on our behalf, Instructor Jiang Jiang Qinge."

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The people from the Holy Light Ancient Academy were also overjoyed, uttering all sorts of pleasant words. After all, this harvest was an enormous surprise for them as well.

Previously, they had purely trusted Jiang Jiang Qinge, which was why they were willing to lend out the Heavenly Mirror Sand. But when they first learned that Jiang Jiang Qinge and Li Luo would join forces against Lü Ruyan and Xi Li, they couldn't help feeling some anxiety and worry. After all, although Li Luo had defeated Fang Xingyun in the Crossing Battle, a vice-principal of an Outer Shenzhou Saint Academy like Fang Xingyun simply couldn't be compared to Xi Li in the eyes of these Ancient Academy instructors.

So they all worried that Li Luo would drop the ball in this sand gambling round and hold Jiang Jiang Qinge back. But what no one expected was that Li Luo's final performance would be so stunning.

Facing the terrifying offensive he unleashed in the sand gambling round, even they—Marquis-level Upper Seventh Grade powerhouses from the Ancient Academies—harbored deep wariness.

Listening to everyone's celebratory words, a faint smile also appeared on Jiang Jiang Qinge's usually calm and composed, breathtakingly beautiful face. Given her excellence, she had nearly grown numb to the usual praise. But when she heard people praising Li Luo, an inexplicable ripple would stir in her heart.

Because of this, she deliberately lingered a while longer before departing with light steps.

"I still have seventeen grains of Heavenly Mirror Sand left here, personally owned by me. If you need them, just let me know," Jiang Jiang Qinge said to Li Luo.

Li Luo smiled upon hearing this and, without standing on ceremony, said: "Then hand them all over to me to handle for now."

Jiang Jiang Qinge unhesitatingly took out the seventeen grains of Heavenly Mirror Sand and handed them all to Li Luo.

Her decisive action made many people's gazes complicated. These were seventeen grains of Heavenly Mirror Sand—worth enough to exchange for more than one bottle of even Lower Ninth Grade Spiritual Water Wonder Light, yet now they were handed over to Li Luo so casually.

Such cultivation resources, if out in the world, could even cause friendly factions to turn against each other. From this, one could see that the affection and trust between Li Luo and Jiang Jiang Qinge were truly extraordinary.

Li Luo casually accepted them. His taking these Heavenly Mirror Sand was naturally not to keep them for himself, but to use them together with Jiang Jiang Qinge on the Bronze Ancient Lamp, so as to maximize the effect of the Heavenly Mirror Sand.

After all, judging solely from the quantity of Heavenly Mirror Sand the two of them had obtained, it was not enough to support both of them in attempting a perfect Po Jing, and perhaps the Bronze Ancient Lamp could give them more chances.

Lü Qing'er's Binghu-like eyes watched quietly. She glanced at the Heavenly Mirror Sand in her hand—these top-tier cultivation resources seemed superfluous in her eyes, and she was at a bit of a loss as to how to handle them.

But just then, Li Luo's laughter came: "Qing'er, if you're not afraid I'll mess it up, you can also hand the extra Heavenly Mirror Sand over to me to handle."

The Bronze Ancient Lamp could amplify the effect of Heavenly Mirror Sand, so naturally the more the better.

Upon hearing this, Lü Qing'er tossed all fifteen grains of Heavenly Mirror Sand from her hand to Li Luo and said coolly: "Do as you like."

She didn't need to return these Heavenly Mirror Sand, because they were all arranged by her father. After returning to Golden Dragon Mountain, she would compensate these teams in other ways.

As for what Li Luo actually intended to do with the Heavenly Mirror Sand, she was too listless to bother asking.

After taking Lü Qing'er's Heavenly Mirror Sand, Li Luo also said to the three instructors Xi Chan, Cao Sheng, and Mi Er: "Hand over the Heavenly Mirror Sand you've been allocated to me as well."

When Xi Chan and the others returned to Daxia, they would still face that ferocious Calamity, so Li Luo also planned to bring them along when using the Bronze Ancient Lamp. If he could help them improve through this, it would also alleviate the pressure on Daxia's side.

After all, the House Luolan Mansion is still there. If the Sacred Mystic Star Academy collapses, the House Luolan Mansion will not escape disaster either.

As for Li Hongyou, there was naturally no need to ask—she had followed him all the way from Tianyuan Ancient Academy to the Dragon Fang Guard, and from the Dragon Fang Guard to the Heavenly Mirror Tower, so Li Luo would certainly bring her along as well.

As for the other teams from the Outer Shenzhou of the Eastern Region, Li Luo did not invite them. After all, with so many people and prying eyes, the Bronze Ancient Lamp was rather secretive and truly inconvenient to reveal, lest it cause unnecessary trouble.

"Leave it all to your discretion." Xi Chan and the other two exchanged glances. Out of trust in Li Luo, they had no objections. After all, their obtaining this Heavenly Mirror Sand was almost entirely due to Li Luo's power.

Li Luo was not surprised by this. In this way, he had gathered a total of seventy-two grains of Heavenly Mirror Sand. If such a quantity were all poured into the Bronze Ancient Lamp, what kind of effect could it trigger?

How many perfect Po Jing could be assembled?

At this thought, a strong sense of anticipation welled up from deep within Li Luo's heart.

The sand gambling rounds concluded amid this anticipation from Li Luo.

According to the procedure of the Heavenly Mirror Tower trial, there would be a long break period next. This time was mainly left for the various teams to digest and absorb the Heavenly Mirror Sand, and it would last as long as three months.

Therefore, in the "Heavenly Mirror Martial Discussion" three months later, the strength of the personnel in the various teams would see extremely significant improvements.

Li Luo, meanwhile, took a group of his own people and immediately headed to the cultivation chamber located in the Outer Shenzhou of the Eastern Region's accommodation area.

Inside the sealed cultivation chamber, everyone gazed at Li Luo with curiosity and puzzlement. Even Jiang Jiang Qinge had a glint of interest in her eyes—what exactly was Li Luo being so mysterious about?

Under everyone's curious gazes, Li Luo took out the Bronze Ancient Lamp, placed it on the stone platform, and explained with a smile: "This item can release the energy of the Heavenly Mirror Sand in a purer form, and the effect it produces is far stronger than that of the Heavenly Mirror Sand alone."

"According to my estimate, pouring our seventy-two grains of Heavenly Mirror Sand into it, the effect would likely be even stronger than simply refining a hundred grains of Heavenly Mirror Sand."

"My previous breakthrough to Upper Second Grade was also thanks to its ability."

At these words, everyone in the cultivation chamber sharply drew a breath of cold air.

Even Jiang Jiang Qinge couldn't help but show a slight change in expression.