96: The top eight rewards, including dragon vein fragments, cause a sensation (Part 1)

In the team preparation space, the atmosphere of excitement and joy had not yet subsided when the grand reward settlement announcement of the virtual battlefield sounded, drawing everyone's attention back.

【 Star Domain High School League Top 8 team — Yuncheng No. 1 High School team, reward settlement begins! 】

A brilliant pillar of light descended into the center of the preparation space, and as the light dissipated, five treasure chests with ancient designs and mysterious runes flowing on their surfaces appeared.

The treasure chests were of two specifications: four silver-rimmed treasure chests and one exceptionally striking main treasure chest, with a dark golden luster flowing across its entire body.

【 Rewards are distributed based on the comprehensive contribution of team members in the Top 8 contention battle. 】

The four silver treasure chests flew towards Zhao Hao, Lei Huang, Yan Li, and Zhou Feng respectively.

The four of them opened them impatiently, and immediately, precious light overflowed, and rich energy fluctuations permeated the area.

Zhao Hao: Obtained 【 Dragon Blood Potion (Excellent) 】 x3 (After consumption, it can permanently increase the strength attribute of Red Dragon kin by 5 points; each kin can only use it once), 【 Advanced Flame Crystal 】 x10 (Can be used to strengthen Fire-type kin or buildings).

Lei Huang: Obtained 【 Thunderclap Gem (Excellent) 】 x2 (Can be embedded in weapons or altars to increase the effect of lightning Spells by 15%), 【 Static Core 】 x5 (Can be used to research lightning-type mechanisms or Cultivate special units).

Yan Li: Obtained 【 Phoenix Feather (Fine) 】 x1 (Contains pure Fire Law, has a certain chance to promote the Bloodline evolution of Phoenix kin), 【 Molten Heart 】 x8 (Advanced fire-type forging Materials).

Zhou Feng: Obtained 【 Shadow Cloak Blueprint (Excellent) 】 (Can be handed over to kin with corresponding abilities to learn, to craft equipment that enhances stealth and evasion), 【 Ghost Dust 】 x10 (Can be used to craft smoke bombs, poisons, or strengthen shadow-type Spells).

The rewards for all four were extremely generous and very suitable for their respective Divine Domain development paths, making them overjoyed.

These resources were enough to raise the strength of their core kin by a notch in a short period.

"Haha! Dragon Blood Potion! My Red Dragons are going to be even more violent!" Zhao Hao touched the bottles of blood-red potion affectionately.

Lei Huang gripped the Thunderclap Gem tightly, feeling the surging lightning power within it, with a sharp glint in his eyes.

Yan Li was full of anticipation for the glowing Phoenix Feather.

Zhou Feng had already begun to study the complex Shadow Cloak Blueprint.

Finally, everyone's gaze focused on that dark golden main treasure chest.

This was the reward belonging to Lin Zhou, who had the highest contribution.

The treasure chest flew slowly in front of Lin Zhou, and the profound runes on it lit up one by one, emitting a heart-palpitating energy pressure.

The treasure chest itself contained indescribable Law power.

"Lin Zhou, open it and take a look! There must be good things in the main treasure chest!" Zhao Hao urged, even more excited than Lin Zhou.

Lei Huang, Yan Li, Zhou Feng, and even Su Yueyao, who was standing quietly to the side, cast curious gazes over.

As the greatest contributor to turning the tide of the battle, Lin Zhou's reward was undoubtedly the most eye-catching.

Lin Zhou took a deep breath, calmed his emotions, and reached out to press the lock of the treasure chest.

The moment his fingertips touched it, a warm current surged into his body along his arm, creating a subtle resonance with his Divine Power and the Fire of Civilization in his Sea of Consciousness.

"Click."

With a soft sound, the dark golden treasure chest opened quietly.

There was no blinding precious light, only an indescribable, majestic aura that seemed to come from the depths of the earth, carrying the weight of the Dynasty and the rising Dragon Qi, like a sleeping giant Dragon Awakening, slowly permeating out!

Inside the treasure chest was not the Divine Artifact or scroll imagined, but a piece about the size of a fist, irregular in shape, dark yellow in color, with countless golden Dragon-shaped Qi currents swimming and circling inside... a crystal fragment!

The moment this fragment appeared, the entire preparation space trembled slightly!

A faint Dragon roar seemed to ring out in the Void Realm!

The miniature Dragon Vein mountain range in Lin Zhou's Divine Domain projection emitted an even more violent resonance and longing vibration!

【 Reward Name: Dragon Vein Fragment (Wonder Card · Epic) 】

【 Type: Divine Domain Wonder / Earth Vein Core 】

【 Quality: Epic (Orange) 】

【 Effects:

Spiritual Qi Tide: After Fusion, the basic Spiritual Qi concentration of the Divine Domain increases by 80% - 120% (depending on the Divine Domain's Foundation and degree of Fusion), and it will periodically produce 【 Spiritual Qi Tides 】 over time. During the tide, the Spiritual Qi concentration will soar briefly, and the kin's Cultivation speed and resource regeneration speed will be greatly improved.

Potential Stimulation: Under the nourishment of the Dragon Vein aura, the potential rating of all kin in the Divine Domain (including new ones added later) will increase by half a grade to one grade (e.g., Common → Excellent, Excellent → Rare), the probability of breaking through the Bottleneck will increase, and there is a small probability of Awakening Dragon-related Bloodlines or traits.

Earth Vein Stabilization: Greatly improves the stability of the Divine Domain space and Rule carrying capacity, Divine Domain area expansion speed +30%, and increases resistance to external Rule erosion.

Dragon Qi Protection: The Divine Domain gains a latent 【 Dragon Might 】 Domain, which has a continuous deterrent and suppression effect on low-level Undead, Demons, Chaos, and other evil camp units.

Growth: This fragment has weak growth, and can be slowly completed by absorbing the essence of the earth, Dynasty Luck, or other Dragon Vein-related items. 】

【 Fusion Requirements: Divine Domain area greater than 50 square kilometers, possessing a stable Rule core, Deity Divine Fire Rank not lower than LV50 (Faint Divinity). 】

【 Remarks: The essence of mountains and rivers, the Foundation of the state. Obtaining a wisp of Dragon Vein can stabilize a Divine Kingdom. 】

Silence!

Dead silence!

Everyone was so shocked by the attributes of this 【 Dragon Vein Fragment 】 that they couldn't speak!

Increasing Spiritual Qi concentration by 80% - 120%?!

This was almost turning an ordinary Divine Domain into a Grotto-Heaven instantly!

Potential increased by half a grade to one grade?!

This meant that the future growth limits of Lin Zhou's already special Literary Heart Elves, Tiangong Dwarves, and Law Fishmen would be greatly raised!

And there was Earth Vein Stabilization, Dragon Qi Protection, and even growth...

This had already exceeded the category of conventional resource cards; this was a strategic-level wonder that could serve as the cornerstone of a Divine Kingdom!

Its value could not be measured by ordinary resource points at all!

"Epic... Epic-grade wonder card... Dragon Vein Fragment..." Zhao Hao opened his mouth wide, drool almost flowing out, his eyes wide like copper bells, "Damn! The league organizing committee is really bleeding this time! Giving this kind of thing away as a reward?!"

Lei Huang gasped: "With this object suppressing the Divine Domain, Lin Zhou's Divine Kingdom Foundation will be unimaginably thick... The road to a True God in the future will be smooth!"

Yan Li and Zhou Feng were also full of envy and exclamation.

Su Yueyao looked at the fragment emitting heavy Dragon Qi, then looked at Lin Zhou, her beautiful eyes shimmering with different colors.

She came from an extraordinary background and was knowledgeable, so she knew even better how precious and rare a real Dragon Vein Fragment was, especially a Dragon Vein Fragment with growth!

This was not just an improvement in resources, but also a blessing of Foundation and Luck!

Meanwhile, outside the virtual battlefield, representatives of major forces watching the reward distribution through specific channels were also completely boiling over!

"Dragon Vein Fragment! It's actually a Dragon Vein Fragment! And it's Epic quality, with growth!"

"Crazy! It's really crazy! Giving this as a reward to a high school student?!"

"Yuncheng Lin Zhou... This person has amazing Luck! With this Dragon Vein, his Hundred Schools Divine Domain will be like a tiger with wings!"

"Quick! Immediately increase the attention level on Lin Zhou! At all costs, strive to have him join our academy/Family/force!"

"Check! Immediately go and check the source of this Dragon Vein Fragment! Where did the league organizing committee get it?!"

Envy, jealousy, shock, greed... various emotions surged in the undercurrents of the Star Domain network.

Lin Zhou's name, along with this 【 Dragon Vein Fragment 】, swept the front pages of major information platforms with a momentum ten times hotter than before!

It could be said that this 【 Dragon Vein Fragment 】 alone caused a sensation that even exceeded the fact that Yuncheng No. 1 High School Advanced to the Top 8!

In the preparation space, Lin Zhou suppressed the ecstasy and excitement in his heart and carefully picked up the Dragon Vein Fragment containing majestic power.

The fragment felt warm and heavy in his hand, as if he were holding a sleeping mountain range, and the Dragon-shaped Qi currents inside swam more happily, producing a strong sense of affinity with the Fire of Civilization and the Dragon Vein phantom in his body.

He knew that this was not just a powerful reward, but also a heavy responsibility and opportunity.

Integrating the Dragon Vein, his Divine Domain would usher in a real transformation, but at the same time, because the innocent are punished for their wealth, he would also stand on a higher cusp, facing more covetous gazes.

"Congratulations." Su Yueyao walked to his side and congratulated him softly, her tone sincere.

"Thank you." Lin Zhou looked at her and smiled, "It's also thanks to your help."

Without Su Yueyao's Moonlight Power helping him many times, he might not have been able to come this far.

Su Yueyao shook her head slightly, not taking credit, but just looking at the Dragon Vein Fragment and saying: "This object is extraordinary, be cautious when fusing, it is best to do it after returning to your own Divine Domain."

Lin Zhou nodded in agreement, of course he understood.

Fusing here would have too many variables.

The rewards were distributed, and the light pillar slowly dissipated.

The virtual battlefield's prompt sounded again:

【 The Top 8 match will be held 72 hours of real time later, please prepare for each team. Teleportation is about to begin, returning to each initial login point. 】

Light enveloped the five members of Yuncheng No. 1 High School, and their figures gradually faded.

Just as they were about to be completely teleported away, Lin Zhou felt a cold and scrutinizing gaze pierce through the Void Realm and land on the Dragon Vein Fragment in his hand.

He turned his head sharply and vaguely saw a figure shrouded in starlight in the endless stream of watching consciousness bodies — it was Star Meteor!

That gaze carried undisguised gravity, and a trace of... indescribable depth.

The next moment, time and space changed.

...

Real world, Cloud City, Lin Zhou's personal login cabin.

The cabin door slid open, and Lin Zhou's consciousness returned completely to his main body.

He slowly opened his eyes, a sharp light flashing in his pupils and then disappearing.

The continuous high-intensity Divine Domain battles and consciousness projections made his spirit feel a little tired, but more of it was a kind of refinement and fullness after being honed.

He didn't stop at all, his mind moved, and his consciousness immediately sank into his own main Divine Domain.

As soon as he entered, he felt an atmosphere completely different from the past.