Despite the deaths of so many people, the prosperity of the five major stars has increased. Clearly, increased stability is more conducive to prosperity than the loss of population.
The Black Mist King's abilities increased accordingly.
The enhancement effect of 'Field - Royal Palace' has increased from 20% to 60%;
'Royal Land' increases the king's abilities within the territory by 20% to 60%;
The number of soldiers that can be summoned by the 'Royal Banner' has increased from 500 to 1500;
The 'national fortune' that boosts the king's cultivation speed also increases its effect to 60%.
As Li Changzhou had predicted, the number of "Investiture of the Gods" increased from "1" to "2".
He plans to appoint a sea god, and once the sea god has subdued and integrated the players in the four oceans of the earth, the Black Mist King's abilities should receive another significant boost.
"May I ask a question?" Wang Donghua suddenly asked.
Li Changzhou snapped out of his reverie, took out a piece of Qi Radiance to feel the enhancement to his cultivation, and casually said, "Go ahead and ask. There's no need for such formality between us."
Why are you asking about the death toll in World War I and World War II?
"I thought you were going to ask me about my parents... Why do you think that is?"
After a brief silence, Wang Donghua said: "You should be quite satisfied. After all, this was a war between five planets, yet the death toll didn't exceed that of World War I and World War II, which only occurred on Earth."
Li Changzhou couldn't help but reflect.
Is this how I appear to outsiders?
He simply felt that the number of five million was too large, possibly exceeding the meat grinder-like events of World War I and World War II, which is why he asked the question.
Wang Donghua, however, thought that he was secretly pleased, like an emperor who had expanded his territory and was self-satisfied with the small territory he had at the beginning of his dynasty.
“I’m not that cruel.” Li Changzhou didn’t explain, he just said this.
He closed his eyes and continued his cultivation, while the Black Hand continued to appear around the world, killing remnants of the Evangelical Church.
When the sun sets, use the Mirror of Dawn to restore your peak magical power and continue to expand the Hengsha Small World.
A week later, the matter was largely settled, with only some post-disaster reconstruction and other finishing work that would take a long time to complete.
It was still the same conference room, and the same people, but everyone now reeked of blood.
"Thank you all for your hard work during this time," Li Changzhou said.
"It is our duty to fulfill our responsibilities in our positions," Guo Fu said.
Li Changzhou nodded: "Wang Donghua, who made the greatest contribution in this mission?"
Even with rich experience and strong abilities, most people still subconsciously sit up straight, as if doing so would make their contributions seem greater.
{President of the Azure World Branch – Bea Triss}
Bea Triss was somber, showing neither excitement nor joy. She said, "I've already received my reward in advance, so this isn't really a merit."
"And the second one?" Li Changzhou asked Wang Donghua again.
{Little Martial Saint}
All eyes turned to the Little Martial Saint.
The young martial saint had a buzz cut and a pale face, not from injury, but from excessive consumption of magical power.
Given Earth's climate, it would probably take a month or two to recover. Plus, he stabilized the magical world, so ranking second isn't anything special.
Bea Triss ranked first for two reasons: first, she conquered the technologically advanced Sky World; second, she obtained fifteen Imperial Mechs. The Imperial Mechs possessed the destructive power of a human immortal (the pilots and authorized royals were just ordinary people, which is why Bea was able to win).
"What do you want?" Li Changzhou asked the Little Martial Saint.
The Little Martial Saint thought for a moment and said, "I only like fighting and have no interest in building up my own power. I don't want to go to other planets to set up my own company or branch. I have an identity card here. I hope you can give me one of the skills on it."
"Yes, but your skill level will be reduced by one level."
"It's alright." The Little Martial Saint took out two identity cards and gently tossed them to Li Changzhou.
The identity card flew along the long table, and everyone present stared intently, trying to catch the words on it.
Li Changzhou took the identity card, didn't look at it, and asked directly, "Which skill?"
“That S-rank,” the Little Martial Saint said in a deep voice.
Everyone held their breath, and Guo Fu felt a chill run down his spine.
How dare he?!
One of the rumors the Pope spread on the five planets was that Li Changzhou treated players like pigs and dogs, arbitrarily stripping them of their abilities.
To this end, the Evangelical Fellowship actively hunted down players, took their identity cards, and fabricated dozens of murder cases, all of whom were players with special skills or instincts.
Aferona was indeed collecting identity cards, although they were identity cards of deceased players. But not only the players below, but even the CEOs and team leaders present were skeptical.
Furthermore, Li Changzhou made no attempt to conceal his disregard for public opinion and his advocacy of the supremacy of force in the Vatican... This is also why Wang Donghua asked that question.
The Little Martial Saint now produces an identity card with an S-level skill. If Li Changzhou wants to snatch it, he won't feel any guilt, and no one can stop him.
“It’s a waste to downgrade an S-level skill to S-level,” Guo Fu said with a forced smile. “I think we should give it to the shareholders instead. Little Martial Saint can get a different reward, like a godhood for his family.”
The young martial saint knew his intentions and didn't want to agree, but when he heard "ask for a divine position for your family," he hesitated.
At this moment, Li Changzhou had already returned the two identity cards to the Little Martial Saint.
Guo Fu was momentarily stunned.
"Not bad skill," Li Changzhou commented, then stood up.
"Aferona, the rest is up to you. Give those immortals whatever they want. Bi, Zheng Qing, you two come with me."
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