High-Level Martial Era

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If there had been other choices, Mintian Hou would definitely not have reported to his clan. If he had led the operation himself, he could have kept the lion's share of the profits once successful.

For what was at stake was a relic left by a Fire System Divine, imbued with the hope of attaining divinity.

Once he reported to his clan? As the clan mobilized its powerful forces, his final gains would be pitiably small.

You get as much as you give, an unchanged truth since ancient times.

Most crucial of all, Mintian Hou's relationship with his clan was not good; otherwise, he would not have come to the distant Gu Yue Divine Kingdom to set roots and establish his own fief.

In the Immortal Ruins Civilization, among numerous countries and sects, the Gu Yue Divine Kingdom was quite ordinary.

In the entire Immortal Ruins Civilization, those truly at the summit were the few great Immortal Sect Divine Races.

Mintian Hou was from one such powerful Divine Race.

But now, Mintian Hou had no choice; the forces he could mobilize had been greatly diminished... The remaining forces were not capable of contending with the Seven Star Civilization anymore.

With that thought,
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Whoosh!

Mintian Hou waved his hand, and a strange instrument the size of a table appeared in front of him. A wisp of Demigod Origin Power flew out and entered the instrument. Quickly, the instrument began to glow faintly.

Whoosh~ The instrument emitted a vast amount of light that formed a huge projection screen above.

The projection was pitch-black.

As time ticked away, Mintian Hou waited patiently. After more than ten minutes,

Buzz~ With a flicker in the projection, the figure of an elder appeared.

His stature was tall as well, clothed in heavy armor. The most eye-catching feature was the dark red horn on top of his head, which was similar to Mintian Hou's.

Based on appearance alone, they were of the same race.

"Mintian Hou, it's been a long time." The elder with the horn spoke indifferently, his voice carrying a sense of estrangement.

"Great-Uncle." Mintian Hou suppressed the anger in his heart and bowed slightly.

"You flatter me." The elder responded coolly.

"Great-Uncle, I was wrong before." Mintian Hou lowered his head, his voice gloomy, "This time I'm contacting the clan because there's a great opportunity for which I'd like the clan's support."

"Great opportunity?" The elder's eyes narrowed slightly, "Speak."

"A force under my command, while exploring a part of the Star Realm, accidentally discovered a Fire System Divine relic, but it coincides with another Fourth Level Civilization - the 'Seven Star Civilization'...

My initial plan was to secure a preliminary occupation before reporting to the clan." Mintian Hou whispered, "But now the Seven Star Civilization is arrogant, I hope the clan can provide some resources."

The elder revealed a smile of unfathomable depth without showing any emotion.

He had lived for hundreds of years. How could he not understand Mintian Hou's true intentions?

Report to the clan after securing a preliminary occupation? Nonsense. If Mintian Hou could occupy it on his own strength, the clan would probably never receive the news.

Mintian Hou was merely seeking assistance.

But the horned elder wouldn't expose his thoughts. After all, there was such a great benefit at stake... oh no, after all, they were kin.

A Fire System Divine treasure!

"Chi Jisa." The horned elder spoke warmly, "When you were promoted to Demigod, I believe I was the one who presided over your initiation ceremony. More than a hundred years have passed in a blink of an eye."

Chi Jisa was Mintian Hou's real name.

"Great-Uncle has always treated me well since I was young." Mintian Hou seized the opportunity to agree.

Since he was young? They had met for the first time when Mintian Hou reached the Flying Heaven Level.

"I've always believed in your character, your previous issue must have been sabotaged by others." The elder showed a gentle smile, "I will order an investigation to clarify. Now that you have found a Fire System Divine relic but still wish to report to the clan, it shows that you care about the clan's interests; really commendable."

"Great-Uncle overpraises." Mintian Hou said earnestly.

"Hmm."

"Wait a moment, I will send you a 'Civilization Contract'. After you sign it, send back all the intelligence you have gathered. The clan will provide the greatest support according to the situation." The horned elder stated, "Once successful, 10% of the treasures from the Divine relics will belong to you."

"Of course, if the forces at your disposal can still play a significant role, your share can appropriately be increased. How about that?" the horned elder said.

"I have no objections. Contributing to the clan is my duty." Mintian Hou's face was filled with smiles, yet his heart was bleeding.

10%?

Originally, he should have received more than 50%.

Of course, Mintian Hou wasn't worried that the horned elder would even encroach on the 10%... A Civilization Contract was set by the most supreme beings of the Immortal Ruins Civilization. Once publicly signed, it had to be followed.

If it came to that,

To the entire clan, a relic left by a Fire System Divine was precious, but not worth compromising the whole clan's reputation.

Before an agreement between the two parties, the clan elders might squeeze him, but once the agreement was set... they would definitely honor it.

A person stands by their word,

A clan is built on its rules.

The Chi Divine Race had stood tall in the Immortal Ruins Civilization for tens of thousands of years, allowing members like Mintian Hou to trust the clan even after leaving it and to contact them in the first instance, confident the clan would not cheat him... Of course, it had its own set of operational rules.

Time passed.

Mintian Hou quickly transmitted all the information he knew to the horned elder.

"Chi Jisa, you need to be patient for a while." The horned elder spoke softly and then his figure disappeared.

Mintian Hou stood still.

He knew that the horned elder was going to contact other Demigods of the Divine Race, and he might even contact the supreme Divines.

That's right, those who dare to call themselves a Divine Race, the Chi Divine Race indeed had Divines backing them.

As for places like Gu Yue Divine Kingdom, they had produced Divines in their history, but Divines can die... In this era, there are no longer any Divines in Gu Yue Divine Kingdom.

Time ticked by.

Half an hour later.

"Chi Jisa." The horned elder's figure reappeared.

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