Apart from concealing some key information about personal strength, like the distance of extreme space shifting, etc.
Basically ninety percent true, ten percent false.
Suddenly, Kongyuan Emperor’s eyes narrowed as he leaned forward and fixed his gaze on Xu Jin, "Are you saying your Abyssal Domain Space can now carry four people?"
"Yes, Master, that’s correct. I can barely fit four people in."
"Your Yuandian space has grown so quickly?" Kongyuan Emperor was quite surprised and even a bit delighted.
"Master, you require the disciple to refine for two hours every day, but I spend at least four hours daily, sometimes even more.
However, in such a short time, the improvement isn’t much. But after I killed the Silver Wing Clan’s Holy Ancestor’s Direct Blood Silver Lin, I refined half a drop of Void Spirit True Blood..."
"Wait, didn’t you say earlier to me that you only got less than half of Yin Lin’s body?" Kongyuan Emperor suddenly frowned, his eyes becoming sharp once again.
"Indeed! But after you mentioned that Void Spirit True Blood could be refined, I thought the body would be wasted if left alone, so I tried refining it with your method.
Unexpectedly, it really produced a drop of Void Spirit True Blood the size of a grain of rice.
I conveniently integrated it into the Abyssal Domain, and surprisingly, it increased the space’s size, just enough to fit four people," Xu Jin said.
This explanation made sense, but Kongyuan Emperor was still unsatisfied, especially regarding Yin Lin’s body.
He felt like he had been deceived by the disciple, his eyes stared at Xu Jin, yet Xu Jin’s gaze was incredibly firm, with no evasion.
Suddenly, Kongyuan Emperor asked, "Which parts of Yin Lin’s body did you obtain?"
"Master, the head was missing along with everything below the waist, mainly I got the chest and abdomen, and the pair of silver wings," Xu Jin answered.
Upon hearing this, Kongyuan Emperor finally relaxed.
He had refined numerous Spiritual True Bloods before and naturally knew the key aspects.
Having most of the body is actually just a superficial statement; two parts are critical.
The heart and the characteristics of its race!
For the Silver Wing Clan, the racial characteristic is that pair of silver wings.
With these two key points intact, even if other parts were more than half lost, the chances of refining Void Spirit True Blood were very high.
This aligned with the reasoning.
The disciple likely didn’t intentionally conceal anything from him.
While Kongyuan Emperor was pondering, Xu Jin suddenly presented Chize’s body with both hands, "Master, the disciple received great favor from you and has nothing to repay with.
During today’s battle, I happened to acquire the relatively intact body of Chize, the Holy Ancestor’s Direct Blood.
Though it can’t repay even a fraction of the master’s kindness, it’s a token of my appreciation; please kindly accept it, Master."
This wasn’t something Xu Jin had preplanned; it was an intuitive decision made by observing and adapting to the situation.
He sensed that Kongyuan Emperor seemed a bit suspicious, so he instinctively decided to offer something in return.
Offending this great support wasn’t a good idea.
Besides, this person did truly help him a lot.
Seeing the body of Chize presented by Xu Jin, Kongyuan Emperor pondered for a moment, then Starlight swept over and took Chize’s body.
"Since it’s your filial gesture, it would be not well mannered for me not to accept it!
Moreover, you didn’t major in the Fire Series, so this item isn’t very useful to you. I’ll accept it first, and after refining some Fire Spirit True Blood, I’ll see if I can exchange something spatial-related to aid your cultivation."
"Thank you for your consideration, Master." Xu Jin did not act coy; having expressed his intentions, if the master were to offer something in return, it would be just right to accept it.
"Hmm, go on. You’ve performed well. Continue to refine your Abyss Domain Divine Power; its potency will grow increasingly stronger. Everything else remains the same," Kongyuan Emperor said.
...
A few moments later, Xu Jin returned to the group of True Monarchs, and he discreetly exhaled a breath of relief.
He passed the test!
From the beginning, he had anticipated this battle would arouse the suspicion of Kongyuan Emperor and perhaps some other thoughts.
Especially regarding the cultivation progress of the Abyss Domain.
That’s why he prepared that explanation in advance.
It’s a good thing he planned it out beforehand.
Otherwise, it would have been a major problem.
The main reason was that Xu Jin didn’t expect Kongyuan Emperor to actually come in person, nor that this evaluation would happen so swiftly.
Fortunately, in the end, he successfully passed.
*****
With Kongyuan Emperor standing firm, bringing back the Red Blade Star Island was unquestionably certain.
Under the watchful eyes of Kongyuan Emperor, Xu Jin dared not to use Time Acceleration for cultivation, afraid anything would be discovered.
The more he interacted with Kongyuan Emperor, the deeper Xu Jin’s sense of reverence grew. He didn’t know if it was due to his status as a commander or something else.
Amidst the leisure of cultivation, Xu Jin suddenly transmitted to Lin Bowei through Divine Soul, "Fatty, before, when the commander was fighting with Red Bladed Holy Ancestor, did you sense anything unusual?"
"How could I not!"
Upon hearing Xu Jin’s question, Lin Bowei, as if finding someone to confide in, transmitted back, "Great Saint, you wouldn’t know, I was terrified!
During that time, the Space Law Path within me suddenly started to tremble and fluctuate, even the Space Star Power within my Star Tower began to ripple, it felt like it was beyond my control.
But fortunately, I managed to suppress it, it scared me quite a bit!"
"Me too!"
Hearing Lin Bowei’s account, Xu Jin felt relieved.
At the time when Kongyuan Emperor was fighting Red Bladed Holy Ancestor, his own Space Law Path experienced abnormalities, making Xu Jin a bit worried, even contemplating certain possibilities.
Upon hearing Lin Bowei having similar experiences, he felt at ease.
He had been thinking too much!
*****
Six and a half hours later, everyone spotted the Changxing Star Island floating within the Star Ruins Sky, and a group of True Monarchs hurriedly channeled Star Power to decelerate the Red Blade Star Island.
As Red Blade Star Island continually decelerated and got closer to the Changxing Star Island, the integration of the two Star Islands was imminent.
Just as the group of True Monarchs began to anticipate, Kongyuan Emperor suddenly called Mr. Guan and Xu Jin over.
"Mr. Hei, the military merit distribution plan you reported, I’ve reviewed it, and though it’s reasonable, on the surface it seems Xu Jin suffers a loss," Kongyuan Emperor suddenly said.
Hearing this, Mr. Hei’s face instantly contorted in awkwardness, "Commander, it’s not that we intend to shortchange Great Saint, but this distribution is Great Saint’s idea.
If we were to talk about military merit, Great Saint should indeed take the first, second, and third honors all by himself, we have no objections."
Kongyuan Emperor turned his gaze to Xu Jin, who hurriedly explained in surprise, "Commander, the military merit is too substantial. Should I take the first honor, not only internally but it might become a target for assassins from the Alien Race, even involving an emperor. I had such considerations!
Military merit is good, but only alive can it be enjoyed!" Xu Jin said.
"Hmm, wise indeed!"
Kongyuan Emperor nodded, suddenly looking at Mr. Hei, "Hei, now there’s soon to be a benefit appearing, enough to compensate Xu Jin, I wonder if you’d be willing?"
"Willing, why wouldn’t I be?" Mr. Hei agreed immediately.
"Good, then immediately transfer the Heaven and Earth Authority of Changxing Star Island and Red Blade Star Island to Xu Jin for refinement, when the two islands merge, Xu Jin should gain some insight," Kongyuan Emperor said.
Without another word, Mr. Hei directly handed over the Heaven and Earth Authority of both Star Islands to Xu Jin. Surprised, Xu Jin hesitated, "Isn’t this a bit inappropriate?"
"Go ahead, the commander has said it, what’s inappropriate about it? We get the major military merit share, you’re just getting a small compensation," Mr. Hei stated.
Xu Jin had no choice but to accept. While receiving it, he asked, "May I ask, Commander, what benefit comes with the fusion of the two islands?"
Kongyuan Emperor, looking towards Changxing Star Island’s direction, said, "Observing the size of the two Star Islands, after the fusion, it will surely form Primordial World Origin.
Upon forming the Primordial World Origin, innate genesis energy of various forces will inevitably emerge. This is the rarest and most precious power in the world, ranking even above Chaos Elemental Materials in status, but in a very small quantity.
The holder of the authority can seize the opportunity to absorb a bit, enhancing the Divine Power’s potency!"
As Kongyuan Emperor spoke, he glanced at Xu Jin, hinting strongly.
The meaning was crystal clear!
It was telling Xu Jin to use this power to enhance the Abyss Domain Divine Power!