High Martial Arts: I Awaken a Low-Tier Martial System

Chapter 1230: Chapter 553: Allocating Top-Tier Resources (Double-Length for Monthly Votes)_2

She exuded the searing wave of the Fire Element Law from her being, her long narrow eyes scanning the crowd with a disdainful gaze.

In the Northern Desert Divine Hall’s seat, a figure cloaked in black sat silently, his aura cold and deep as an abyss.

[Profound Nether, ranked 92 on the Earth Ranking]

He was shrouded entirely in the black robe, revealing only a pair of sharp eyes, akin to a serpent lying in wait.

In the Nine Stars Divine Hall’s seat, a young man in green propped his chin with a defiant face, a playful smile gracing his lips.

[Gu Lan, ranked 89 on the Earth Ranking]

Though Gu Lan appeared rebellious, his gaze was sharp, occasionally sweeping over the other two, harboring a hint of calculation, unmistakably a tough opponent.

The three had varying expressions upon seeing Jiang Ye.

“Qiuqing Divine Hall has no one?”

“Sending an Early Divine Body Realm to attend the resource allocation meeting?” Chihong glanced at Ye Jiang, seemingly implying something: “I heard you were appointed as a ruling elder through exceptional measures.”

“Neglecting cultivation, preparing for the challenge three months later.”

“Why bother coming here to waste time?” Chihong lightly covered her mouth, laughing, clearly dismissing Jiang Ye.

As her words faded.

Gu Lan beside Chihong’s smile deepened, yet he remained silent, evidently anticipating Jiang Ye’s reaction.

Profound Nether stayed mute, but his sharp eyes once again fell on Jiang Ye, seemingly assessing something.

Jiang Ye maintained a calm expression, ignoring them.

Bai Qing sat beside Jiang Ye, his face composed, but inwardly he was silently worried.

“Ye Jiang.”

“Chihong is arrogant by nature and a capable officer of the Lanyue Divine Hall, not easy to deal with.” Bai Qing transmitted secretly: “You’d better avoid direct conflict with her.”

“Understood, I know my limits.” Jiang Ye nodded slightly.

Bai Qing came this time merely as a companion.

The real distribution rights had been entrusted entirely to him.

As Palace Master Bailie said, this was also an opportunity to temper Jiang Ye, after all, a ruling elder doesn’t rely solely on strength but also on resource-striving means.

Mere strength without substantial methods isn’t suitable for a ruling position.

A moment later.

At the central seat, a figure gradually appeared.

An elder with white hair, his aura deep as the sea, clearly a Divine Sea Realm powerhouse.

“Everyone is here.”

The elder’s voice was hoarse, yet it resonated clearly in everyone’s ears.

“The resource allocated this time is called the [Millennium Divine Essence], totaling 300 units.”

“Exclusively for the top talents of the four Divine Halls, to strengthen the divine body and accelerate the condensation of the Dao Planet.”

“Following usual practice, distributed according to Divine Hall strength and the number of top 100 Earth Ranking.” The white-haired elder slowly said: “Now, let’s discuss the specific allocation plan.”

His words fell, and the hall fell silent for a second.

The next moment.

“I don’t think there’s a need to discuss it.”

“Let’s follow the previous rules.” Chihong said blandly: “Lanyue Divine Hall takes 150 units, Northern Desert Divine Hall 75 units, Nine Stars Divine Hall 60 units, Qiuqing Divine Hall 15 units.”

This allocation plan was clearly intended to deliberately reduce Qiuqing Divine Hall’s share.

15 units of Millennium Divine Essence couldn’t even meet a top talent’s cultivation needs, clearly disregarding Qiuqing Divine Hall.

Bai Qing frowned slightly but remained silent, instead looking at Jiang Ye.

Jiang Ye slowly stood, his expression calm.

“Qiuqing Divine Hall wants 60 units.”

As soon as he said this, the entire assembly hall fell silent, all eyes focusing on Jiang Ye.

Chihong frowned, looking at Jiang Ye, a flash of displeasure in her eyes.

“Your Qiuqing Divine Hall has few Divine Body Realm talents; what’s the use of wanting so much?” Chihong said indifferently: “Giving you 15 units was out of camaraderie.”

Jiang Ye did not back down, saying coolly: “Is the allocation rule written into the civilization law?”

“Or is it just based on custom?”

The presiding elder remained silent for a moment, then slowly shook his head.

“There’s no written provision.”

Chihong’s face darkened slightly.

Jiang Ye took out a book from his bosom, which was the “Caikun Civilization Elder Powers and Responsibilities Outline.”

He turned to one of the pages.

“Ruling elders have the right to participate in resource allocation, and voting rights are equal.”

“Since there’s no written provision, let’s decide by vote.” Jiang Ye said calmly: “The four Divine Halls, each has one vote.”

The atmosphere in the hall instantly solidified.

Chihong’s face turned completely dark.

Counting by heads, the Lanyue Divine Hall was strongest, taking 150 units is customary.

But the other two Divine Halls may not necessarily think so.

Once the Northern Desert Divine Hall and Nine Stars Divine Hall defected, the Lanyue Divine Hall’s advantage would vanish.

“You.”

Chihong was about to speak when Gu Lan suddenly laughed.

“Interesting.”

“The newcomer of Qiuqing Divine Hall is quite bold.” Gu Lan said with interest, looking at Jiang Ye: “This ruling elder of this term is much tougher than last term’s.”

Profound Nether remained silent, not expressing any stance.

Chihong took a deep breath, suppressing her anger.

“Ye Jiang.”

“Your first time as a ruling elder, and you’re already so tough?” Chihong said coldly: “Three months later, if you don’t make it into the top 100, the position of ruling elder will automatically be stripped.”

“Then, you won’t even have the qualifications to attend this meeting.”

“Is it worth offending people now?” Chihong’s tone carried a hint of threat.

Jiang Ye’s expression remained calm.

“The matter three months from now, we’ll speak about it in three months.”

“Today, I only talk about today’s matter.” Jiang Ye swept his gaze across the hall, his tone resolute: “Qiuqing Divine Hall wants 60 units of Millennium Divine Essence, not a single unit less.”

“This is the right I’m fighting for Qiuqing Divine Hall as a ruling elder, an uncompromisable position.”

The hall fell into dead silence once more.

Bai Qing sat beside, secretly sweating in his heart.

Even he didn’t expect Jiang Ye to be so unyielding.