TL: Etude
"Alright, I'll give it a try!"
The Battle Axe Emperor pondered for a moment, then gritted his teeth and said.
Logically, for an emperor like him to ask others for favors was somewhat embarrassing, but the Enlightenment Stele was not only crucial for his own cultivation but also for the training of many talents in the Battle Axe Mercenary Hall.
Therefore, he had to set aside his pride!
…
At the headquarters of Tian Pavilion.
Ye Tian and Empress Yue were together, chatting idly.
"Ye Tian, you've dismissed representatives from other forces, but they probably won't give up easily. What if emperors like the Battle Axe Emperor and Qin Emperor come to ask for quotas?" Empress Yue asked.
"Just refuse them!" Ye Tian said casually.
Empress Yue suggested, "I think it's better to give out some quotas. Tian Pavilion hasn't grown strong yet. If we really anger these forces, they might not harm us, but their disciples can cause a lot of trouble for the disciples of Tian Pavilion, hindering their growth. Moreover, Tian Pavilion needs a lot of resources for growth, and you need to continue cultivating, leaving no time to gather resources. Developing Tian Pavilion on its own is too slow. Exchanging resources for quotas can speed up Tian Pavilion's development without offending other forces."
"Resources for quotas!"
Ye Tian's expression changed as he considered the pros and cons.
Actually, the quotas didn't cost Tian Pavilion anything, and not all disciples of Tian Pavilion could comprehend the Enlightenment Stele. Even if quotas included the disciples of Moon God Sect, there were still many quotas left.
For a five-star treasure like the Enlightenment Stele, having more or fewer people comprehend it didn't make much difference.
Giving out some quotas to these forces would essentially help cultivate some talents for them, but their future achievements would be limited, at most reaching the level of the Battle Axe Emperor.
And Empress Yue was right; Tian Pavilion needed a lot of resources, like treasures to enhance talent, which were lacking in Tian Pavilion.
Without these resources, it would be difficult to rapidly develop Tian Pavilion just relying on the Enlightenment Stele.
After considering for a while, Ye Tian made a decision: "Yue'er, you make a good point. We'll give these forces a small number of quotas, but they must provide some resources in return."
Not long after, a Tian Pavilion disciple came to report.
"Pavilion Master, Empress Yue, the Battle Axe Emperor and Qin Emperor have come to visit!"
The disciple said tremblingly.
He was just a master, and suddenly facing two emperors, it was overwhelming for him.
"Alright, you may leave. Don't be so nervous!" Ye Tian said with a smile.
The Tian Pavilion disciple left, and Ye Tian and Empress Yue went hand in hand to the pavilion's grand hall.
"Emperor Ye Tian! Empress Yue!"
The Battle Axe Emperor and Qin Emperor stood up and greeted them.
"Please, take a seat, both of you," Ye Tian said politely.
They all sat down.
The Battle Axe Emperor spoke up, "Emperor Ye Tian, you must know our intention. I'm thick-skinned to ask you for a favor regarding the quota for the Enlightenment Stele. We should share some, right? If our forces become stronger, we can better protect Zhonghai Super Base, right?"
"Yes!" Qin Emperor also said, "Emperor Ye Tian, it's for the benefit of the entire Zhonghai Super Base. Just a few quotas, why care so much?"
Ye Tian smiled and said, "Then, I want the Battle Axe Mercenary Hall and Qin Sect to share all their treasures with Tian Pavilion for a hundred years. This is also for the benefit of Zhonghai Super Base. What do you think?"
Qin Emperor: "…"
Battle Axe Emperor: "…"
The two looked at each other, not knowing what to say.
Sharing a hundred years of treasures was like giving away all their secrets.
How could that be possible!
Seeing the two emperors at a loss, Ye Tian couldn't help but feel secretly delighted, continuing, "Both emperors, I indeed wish to benefit Zhonghai Super Base. As for the matter of the quotas…"
Both emperors, being astute, understood what Ye Tian was hinting at from his expression.
"Emperor Ye Tian, please state your demands!" The Battle Axe Emperor was already prepared to pay a high price.
"Exchanging resources for quotas, I'll mention some resources first for your consideration."
Immediately, Ye Tian listed various treasures that could enhance or increase talent, along with yuan qi stones, treasures for tempering meridians, items assisting in opening acupoints, various secret manuals, and so on.
"Both emperors, these treasures can be converted into resource points based on their value. I will exchange comprehension time and quotas for these resource points. Of course, each of your forces can only obtain 20 quotas per year, each quota lasting a maximum of two months. Also, I should mention, the effects of comprehending the Enlightenment Stele are much better than those of the War God Stele."
Ye Tian said.
"The effects of the Enlightenment Stele are much better than the War God Stele? Really?" The Battle Axe Emperor asked excitedly.
"Of course, it's true!" Ye Tian nodded.
Then, Ye Tian explained the specific ratio of quota time to resources.
The Battle Axe Emperor and Qin Emperor didn't immediately respond but were considering.
In comparison, obtaining points from the War God Tower was definitely much more expensive than Ye Tian's offer, but the price was still very high, and the quotas were limited to only 20.
After a few minutes of consideration.
The Battle Axe Emperor said, "Ye Tian, I agree to your demands!"
Qin Emperor also nodded helplessly, "I agree as well!"
Seeing the deal concluded, Ye Tian smiled very happily.
With this, the development of Tian Pavilion truly had nothing to worry about!
In the following days, leaders of other forces also came one after another, and Ye Tian exchanged a small number of quotas for a large amount of resources.
With ample resources, Tian Pavilion began recruiting a large number of disciples, all between the ages of 15 and 16.
In a short time, many talented individuals joined Tian Pavilion, and Ye Tian entrusted the selection of talents to his sister, Ye Yu, while he began closed-door cultivation.
In the blink of an eye.
Half a year passed!
Tian Pavilion had initially grown stronger, even producing its first Saint-level cultivator — Ye Yu.
Ye Yu had not only stepped into the Saint level but even became a Great Saint-level powerhouse, strong enough to preside over Tian Pavilion.
As for Ye Tian, his progress was undoubtedly the greatest. He had already successfully broken through his fifth physical limit, and now he was close to breaking the sixth.
In terms of strength, he could even pass the twenty-first level of the War God Tower!
But for him, whether to challenge the War God Tower was no longer necessary.
The War God Tower was just an incomplete treasure, with its greatest values being the War God Stele and the abilities of spatial attack and defense. However, the War God Stele was no longer useful to him, and soon even the tower's attack and defense abilities might not be of use to him.
Of course.
For Ye Tian, the greatest joy was that he and Empress Yue had officially gotten married.
Empress Yue had become his wife, and the two held a grand wedding ceremony, shocking the entire Zhonghai Super Base.
Because of their marriage, Tian Pavilion and Moon God Sect became like one family, with many disciples from Tian Pavilion even starting relationships with disciples of the Moon God Sect.
One day.
Ye Tian took Empress Yue on a post-wedding trip, choosing the seaside as their destination.
Since arriving in this world, Ye Tian had never been to the seaside, and neither had Empress Yue.
He was very curious about what the seaside would look like in this era!