Fang Xian used the "Advanced Divine Stones" and slowly absorbed them, finally breaking through the level 500 barrier.
He slowly opened his eyes, just as the women finished absorbing their own.
They smiled at each other, all happy for each other's breakthrough to level 500.
Fang Xian held Qinglong's slender hand and began their transaction.
"Long'er, these 'Advanced Divine Stones' are for you. Distribute them to all the crew members on the warship later."
"Yes, husband."
Qinglong nodded, a hint of worry in her eyes, and slowly spoke.
"Husband, won't so many 'Advanced Divine Stones' arouse suspicion?"
"Don't worry, they're all carefully selected members who have shared hardships with us. I'll give them a few pointers, and they'll understand the pros and cons."
"Yes, husband, I'll do as you say."
"Okay, let's go, let's go out together."
"Alright."
The women nodded, obediently following Fang Xian out of the cabin.
As soon as Fang Xian stepped out, Bai Lengshen glared at him with a dark face, then asked Bai Youjing with concern.
"Little sister, how are you?"
Bai Youjing saw Bai Lengshen, and a sweet smile appeared on her pretty face.
"Brother, I'm fine."
Bai Lengshen's thoughts had been manipulated by Fang Xian, and he no longer resented Fang Xian, but he still harbored some resentment towards him.
"That kid is very wicked, you still need to be careful."
Bai Youjing's lips curved into a happy smile, bright and pure.
She gently shook her head, her hair swaying at her shoulder, her eyes sparkling with a firm light, gentle yet full of sweetness.
"No, brother, Fang Xian didn't bully me, and he's very good to me."
Seeing Bai Lengshen's disbelief, she quickly added:
"Brother, Fang Xian also gave me an 'Advanced Divine Stone,' and I've already broken through level 500."
"What?!"
Bai Lengshen's previously skeptical expression was instantly replaced by shock. An "Advanced Divine Stone" was the most precious item in "Divine Stone Mountain."
Fang Xian had only received three "Advanced Divine Stones" earlier, and he actually gave one to Bai Youjing?
This was simply outrageous! Was Fang Xian love-struck?
Or was this true love?
At this moment, Bai Lengshen looked at Fang Xian, his eyes filled with admiration.
He accepted Fang Xian as his brother-in-law.
...
Fang Xian was unaware of Bai Lengshen's change; his deep gaze slowly swept over all the members on the deck.
"Everyone, before we set out, I promised you all that you would all break through level 500."
"Now, it's time to fulfill that promise."
The members exchanged bewildered glances, their eyes filled with confusion.
They had only just received three "Advanced Divine Stones," yet Fang Xian was saying he would fulfill his promise?
How?
Would Fang Xian choose to give them the three "Advanced Divine Stones" first?
Impossible!
How could there be such a benevolent leader in the world?
Just as they were racking their brains, Fang Xian beckoned, and the Azure Dragon slowly emerged.
"Everyone, step forward one by one to receive your 'Advanced Divine Stones.'"
These words caused an uproar, even Bai Lengshen was completely dumbfounded.
They would rather believe they had misheard than believe it was real.
There are over a thousand people! That means over a thousand "Advanced Divine Stones" are needed.
What does over a thousand "Advanced Divine Stones" mean?
That's a quantity that the entire "Divine Stone Mountain" wouldn't possess.
Fang Xian actually made them all line up to receive "Advanced Divine Stones"?
Isn't this a trap?
But then he thought again, and realized it was impossible.
Killing them would be a piece of cake for Fang Xian; why bother with all this mystery and unnecessary trouble?
Thinking this, Xiang Tianyu immediately stepped forward first; he couldn't miss this opportunity to prove himself.
He stood before Qinglong, equally uncertain.
It wasn't that he was inherently suspicious; it was just that this whole thing was incredibly absurd.
Since he was already there, he might as well make the best of it. Xiang Tianyu slowly extended his hand, and Qinglong smiled, taking out an "Advanced Divine Stone" from her storage ring.
Xiang Tianyu stared at the "Advanced Divine Stone" in his hand, utterly astonished.
"It really is an 'Advanced Divine Stone'!"
Before he could recover from the shock, the members behind him erupted into chaos, a cacophony of exclamations, regrets, and shouts filling the air.
"Quiet!"
Qinglong roared, and the entire area fell silent.
"My husband said everyone gets one, line up!"
Qinglong's words brought them to their senses, and they immediately began scrambling to form a queue.
The second person nervously received an "Advanced Divine Stone" from Qinglong, utterly excited.
Seeing this, another uproar ensued.
The third, fourth, and fifth people followed suit, receiving "Advanced Divine Stones." Now everyone was certain that Fang Xian truly had a large number of them.
Bai Lengshen could no longer sit still and rushed to join the queue, peering ahead cautiously, afraid there wouldn't be any left.
After everyone had received their "Advanced Divine Stones," those at the front had all successfully broken through to level 501.
"It's done! We really broke through level 500!"
"Really! I broke through too!"
"I can't believe I can break through level 500 in such a short time, I'm so excited!"
The people behind were initially skeptical, but seeing that they had all successfully broken through, they couldn't contain themselves any longer and sat down to absorb the "Advanced Divine Stones."
Bai Lengshen stared blankly at himself, having truly broken through level 500, muttering to himself.
"If I called over the rest of the strange race… then…"
After all the members had broken through level 500 and were immersed in joy, Fang Xian clapped his hands, signaling everyone to be quiet.
He tilted his head slightly, revealing a confident smile.
"Everyone, you've all broken through level 500, right?"
The entire group answered excitedly.
"We've all broken through! Thank you, Alliance Leader Fang!"
"Alliance Leader Fang is truly amazing! You keep your word, I admire you!"
"Thank you, Alliance Leader Fang!"
Fang Xian waited for them to finish their praise, then gestured for them to quiet down.
"Don't you all find it strange that I have so many 'Advanced Divine Stones'?"
Everyone was taken aback.
They were too excited just now and completely forgot about this. Now, hearing Fang Xian's words, they all looked at him curiously.
Fang Xian smiled slightly, looked around, and said seriously:
"Everyone has their own secrets, and I don't want to go into too much detail about mine here."
"You only need to remember one thing: there is nothing I cannot accomplish."
"As long as you keep your mouths shut, and unwaveringly trust and follow me, I can lead you to see sights you've never seen before, and to peaks you've never reached before!"
"Let the world admire and revere us."
"Let us together dominate
—the vast world."