Maelch looked at Snake Qian, the captain of the AlphaGo squad, incredulously, his face filled with shock and confusion: "Captain Snake, does your island lord possess the strength of a god? How dare he go out to act while the Eternal Night Calamity is raging?"
Then, Maelch murmured thoughtfully, "That's right, Island Master Chen Ping didn't just wait on Illusionary Fall Island; he specially crossed the Eternal Night Calamity to find you. His concern for the safety of every team member is truly admirable."
He looked at the AlphaGo team with envy in his eyes: "The care and attention that Island Master Chen Ping has shown you, and his willingness to risk his life to rescue you, is truly admirable leadership."
After hearing this, She Qian shook his head slightly and explained under the questioning gaze of Maerchi: "Mr. Maerchi, you have misunderstood the island lord's intention. In fact, the island lord does not value our AlphaGo team in particular, but in his heart, every member of the Heart of the Divine Island is equally important."
"The island lord treats every member of the clan like family. If it were any other team trapped in this castle today, instead of our AlphaGo team, the island lord would have come to our rescue without hesitation. This is the spirit of our Heart of the Divine Island, and it is also the principle that the island lord Chen Ping has always adhered to."
Upon hearing this, a look of realization crossed Mairchi's face. He nodded slightly to show his understanding: "So it turns out that Island Lord Chen Ping's care is so selfless and extensive. This spirit of treating all clansmen as one family is truly admirable."
After listening to Mairchi's words, Sheqian nodded with deep feeling and added, "Yes, although Island Lord Chen Ping seems a bit lazy in his daily management and likes to live a leisurely life, always leaving many affairs to the clan leaders, this does not prevent him from caring for and protecting every member of the Heart of the Divine Island. Behind his seemingly unconcerned attitude lies his trust and respect for every one of our clansmen, as well as his sense of responsibility to step forward in critical moments."
"The fact that the island lord was able to brave so many dangers to find us during such a critical moment as the Eternal Night Calamity is enough to prove how much he values the lives of his people. No matter when or where, as long as any member of our people is in trouble, he will stand up without hesitation. This is our island lord, Chen Ping." She Qian's words were filled with admiration and gratitude for island lord Chen Ping.
Looking at the AlphaGo team members' respect and trust for Island Master Chen Ping, Maelch felt a pang of envy. He thought to himself, "Look at Island Master Chen Ping. As a leader, he not only demonstrates courage and decisiveness at crucial moments, traversing the Eternal Night Calamity to save his people, but he also delegates tasks to his subordinates in daily management, yet he earns such deep respect and admiration. This is precisely the leadership art I aspire to—the ability to strategize effectively while also winning people's hearts."
Hearing Mairchi's thoughts, Sheqian smiled and explained, "Actually, the island lord may seem leisurely, but the effort and wisdom behind his success are often unseen by us. Every decision he makes is related to the fate of the Heart of the Divine Island, and his concern for every member of his tribe is heartfelt. This deep affection stems from his love for his homeland and his equal and fair treatment of all his people."
If Chen Ping heard She Qian and Mairqi praising him like this, he would probably be completely dumbfounded. He didn't think he was anything special; he was just an ordinary person.
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After the AlphaGo team's safety was secured, Chen Ping flew directly to the center of the Eternal Night Catastrophe; he was about to start his "plundering"!
Chen Ping sped along at full speed, returning to the heart of the Eternal Night Calamity, a region fraught with both danger and opportunity, within minutes. At that moment, as far as his eyes could see, various forms of Eternal Night Essence, imbued with immense energy, appeared and disappeared intermittently, like twinkling stars in the dark night.
Faced with these precious resources, Chen Ping did not hesitate to begin a frenzied harvesting operation. Because the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts activated within him had an extremely high resistance to the Eternal Night Calamity, he could move through this disaster as if it were empty, collecting the Eternal Night Essence that could enhance the overall strength of the Heart of the Divine Island without any scruples.
Sure enough, just as the saying goes, "high risk comes with high reward," Chen Ping found great gains amidst danger, although the high risk in that saying didn't apply to him.
Chen Ping stayed until the Eternal Night Calamity ended, and the Eternal Night Essence he collected was barely enough for everyone on the Heart of the Divine Island. Well, Chen Ping's "barely enough" was actually enough for everyone on the Heart of the Divine Island to use for several years, but because the island's resources were completely inexhaustible, it felt like "barely enough."
As the shadow of the eternal night gradually dissipated, the first rays of sunlight pierced through the thick clouds and shone upon the earth. Chen Ping, who had long been deprived of light, couldn't help but squint slightly, adjusting to the familiar warmth and brightness. He looked up at the dawning sky, though he felt somewhat uncomfortable under the sunlight.
Chen Ping hovered in the air, basking in the long-awaited sunlight. "Ah~ so comfortable." He decided to return to the Heart of the Divine Island first to see how much crystalline Eternal Night Essence Deer Tree and Linafil had collected after they modified and upgraded the protective shield while he was away.
During the Eternal Night Catastrophe, the Heart of the Divine Island remained stationary, so its location did not change. Chen Ping, who was moving at full speed, soon spotted the Heart of the Divine Island.
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Under the shade of the World Tree, the conference room was once again packed with people. Chen Ping's gaze fell on Chief Linafil, and he asked curiously, "Chief Linafil, how is the collection of the Eternal Night Essence progressing?"
Upon hearing this question, Linafil's face beamed with satisfaction. She replied easily, "Island Lord, we have had a very fruitful trip. We have successfully collected tens of thousands of tons of Eternal Night Essence. Although we haven't taken a detailed count, the total amount is quite considerable. Moreover, we have collected not only Eternal Night Essence in crystalline form, but also some in other forms."
Chen Ping nodded in satisfaction, then handed over all the Eternal Night Essence he had painstakingly collected from the heart of the Eternal Night Catastrophe to Linafil.
Immediately afterward, Chen Ping turned to Chief Sheruoga and raised another important question: "Chief Sheruoga, please contact the AlphaGo team as soon as possible and ask them whether they intend to stay where they are or migrate to another island. After all, the island they once lived on has been severely damaged by the Eternal Night Cataclysm and has almost become a wasteland."
Chief Sheruojia immediately responded, "Island Lord, I will contact Captain Sheqian right away."
Chen Ping nodded. Whether the Heart of the Divine Island should continue its advance depended on the messages sent back by the AlphaGo team.
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