The King of Black Fog

Even though so many people died, the prosperity of the Five Big Stars increased. Obviously, compared to the loss of population, the increased stability is more beneficial to prosperity.

The abilities of the "King of Black Fog" have risen significantly.

'Realm - Royal Palace' enhancement increased from 20% to 60%;

'King's Land', enhancing the king's abilities within the territory, also increased from 20% to 60%;

'King's Banner' can summon soldiers, which increased from 500 to 1500;

The effect of 'National Fortune', which improves the king's cultivation speed, also rose to 60%;

'Divine Enthronement', as Li Changzhou expected, increased the count from '1' to '2'.

He plans to appoint a Sea God, and once the Sea God has integrated the players within Earth's four oceans, the abilities of the "King of Black Fog" should receive a noticeable boost.

{May I ask a question?} Wang Donghua suddenly said.

Li Changzhou returned from his thoughts, took out a piece of qi radiance to feel the cultivation enhancement, and casually said: "Ask, there's no need for restraint between us."

{You asked about the death count in the First and Second World Wars, what was your purpose?}

"I thought you were going to ask about my parents... why do you think?"

After a brief silence, Wang Donghua said: {You must be quite satisfied; after all, this was a war of the Five Big Stars, yet the death toll didn't surpass the First and Second World Wars, which were confined to Earth.}

Li Changzhou couldn't help but reflect.

Is this the image he presents to outsiders?

He only felt that the number of five million was too large, possibly exceeding the meat grinder-like First and Second World Wars, which prompted him to ask.

But Wang Donghua thought he was secretly proud, like an emperor expanding his territories, self-satisfied with the narrow land during the founding period.

"I'm not that cruel." Li Changzhou didn't explain, just said this one line.

He closed his eyes to continue cultivating, while black hands continued appearing worldwide, killing remnants of the Evangelical sect.

By sunset, he used "Dawn Mirror" to restore peak mana and continued expanding the Constant Sand Mini World.

A week later, things settled down mostly, with only post-disaster reconstruction and similar long-term tasks remaining.

Still the same conference room, still the same people, but each carrying a scent of blood.

"Everyone has worked hard during this period." Li Changzhou said.

"In our position, handle our responsibilities, that's what we should do." Guo Fu said.

Li Changzhou nodded: "Wang Donghua, who made the greatest contribution in this mission?"

Despite their rich experience and powerful strength, most subconsciously sat upright, as if this could make their contributions seem greater.

{President of the Cangqiong World branch—Beia Triss}

Beia Triss's mood was heavy, without excitement or joy, and she proactively said: "I've already received the reward in advance, this doesn't count as a contribution."

"Second?" Li Changzhou asked Wang Donghua again.

{Little Martial Saint}

Everyone fixed their eyes on the Little Martial Saint.

The Little Martial Saint had a buzz cut and looked somewhat pale, not from injuries but from excess mana consumption.

With Earth's qi radiance, it'd likely take months to recover, plus he stabilized the Magic World, placing him second wasn't too surprising.

Beia Triss took first by capturing the high-tech Cangqiong World and securing fifteen units of Imperial Mecha, which had the power of an Immortal, albeit the pilots and authorized royal personnel were ordinary people, which was why Beia could win.

"What do you want?" Li Changzhou asked Little Martial Saint.

Little Martial Saint thought for a moment: "I only like fighting, not interested in building a force, or establishing my company or branch on other planets. I have an Identity Card here, hope you can give me one skill on it."

"Sure, but the skill level will drop by one level."

"That's fine." Little Martial Saint took out two Identity Cards and gently tossed them to Li Changzhou.

The Identity Cards flew along the long table; everyone present fixated on them, desperately trying to catch the text.

Li Changzhou took the Identity Cards without looking, and directly asked: "Which skill?"

"The S-level one." Little Martial Saint said in a deep voice.

Everyone held their breath, and Guo Fu felt his scalp tingling.

How dare he?!

One of the rumors spread by the Pope among the Five Big Stars was that Li Changzhou treated players as pigs and dogs, randomly depriving them of their abilities.

Because of this, the Evangelical sect actively hunted players, took their Identity Cards, and staged dozens of murders, all victims having special skills or instincts.

And Yafeiluna was indeed collecting Identity Cards, albeit from deceased players, but not only the players below but even the presidents and team leaders present were somewhat skeptical.

Coupled with Li Changzhou's blatant disregard for public opinion at the Vatican and his advocacy for force over public sentiment... this was also why Wang Donghua asked that question.

Little Martial Saint now presented an Identity Card with an S-level skill. If Li Changzhou wanted to seize it, he wouldn't have any psychological burden, and no one could stop him.

"Reducing an S-level skill to an S- level is a waste," Guo Fu jokingly laughed, "I think, give it to a shareholder, and Little Martial Saint can choose another reward, like requesting a Divine Position for his family."

Little Martial Saint understood his intention, originally reluctant to agree, but hesitated upon hearing 'request a Divine Position for my family'.

And at this moment, Li Changzhou had already returned the two Identity Cards to Little Martial Saint.

Guo Fu was momentarily astonished.

"Nice skills." Li Changzhou commented, then stood up.

"Yafeiluna, leave the next matters to you. Handle what those Immortals want as you see fit. Bi, Zheng Qing, follow me."