155: Traction Intermediate Plane

For a world like the Verdant Source, which possesses immense potential and unique technology, and has already submitted, choosing the first two rewards would undoubtedly be killing the goose that lays the golden eggs.

Only the Sub-Plane Reward could maximize this opportunity.

Before pulling the world, I need to get my family to earn some contribution!

It's good for them to improve their aptitude!

Brian called over his family (including his parents, elder siblings and their partners, younger sister, and his three wives (Alice, Emily, Lucia)), all of Spirit Eye's avatars, and his three main subordinates to earn contribution.

Time flew by, and a month later.

After all the preparations were complete, Brian, Spirit Eye, and Eric piloted the Mage Tower to the Sanctuary.

He no longer hesitated and instructed Spiritual Pupil - Heart:

"Notify The Three Guardians to prepare to activate the Plane Pulling Magic Formation!"

The command was swiftly relayed.

Under the guidance of The Three Guardians, the heart of the source at the core of the Sanctuary shone brightly, its pulsation synchronized with the rhythm of the entire Verdant Source plane.

An incredibly complex Magic Formation, composed of countless emerald green life runes, slowly illuminated within the veins of the entire plane's land, oceans, and sky, centered around the Sanctuary, outlining the magnificent silhouette of the Plane Pulling Magic Formation.

At the same time, Brian, within the Main Tower, also initiated the corresponding reception ritual.

The Main Tower's energy core rumbled, and a thick beam of light shot into the sky, penetrating layers of space and resonating with the crystal wall system outside the Verdant Source plane.

At this moment, the world will of the Mage World, seated in an unknown depth of the endless boundary sea, seemed to be touched by this devout sacrifice and successful conquest, casting a glance.

Buzz—!

The entire Verdant Source plane trembled slightly, and then the entire world began to experience weightlessness!

It wasn't until more than ten minutes later that the sensation of weightlessness disappeared.

The pulling was complete!

When the Verdant Source plane was stably anchored in the Mage World's affiliated plane region, the vast world's gift arrived as expected!

Brian chose the "Sub-Plane Reward" to turn the Verdant Source into his own sub-plane.

The world will then bestowed the radiant gift.

The changes in rules brought by the choice also became apparent:

Talent Reward Downgrade:

The originally expected First-grade Mage Talent did not appear, replaced by 1 Second-Class Mage Talent; 10 Second-Class Mage Talents became 10 Third-grade Mage Talents; and 100 Third-grade Mage Talents were downgraded to 100 Fourth-grade Mage Talents. The quantity remained unchanged, but the overall quality dropped by one level.

Sharp Decrease in Blessings:

The number of blessing slots was drastically reduced from 200 to 20, but the effect remained powerful, maintaining a 20% cultivation speed and breakthrough probability bonus, and it could stack with the 10% blessing effect of primary planes.

Reduced world origin:

The reward of world origin changed from 1000 units to 100 units. Although it shrank by 90%, it was still a huge strategic resource.

Hidden Peerage Fragment:

The intermediate plane credential, representing the key to advancing to World Viscount, did not appear in physical form or as a pillar of light, but Brian could clearly perceive that an invisible, crucial "one-tenth" of a qualification had already been imprinted in his soul and status.

Only when all conditions are met will it manifest, helping him ascend to the position of Viscount.

Independent Special Reward: That extremely rare "Special Reward" was not affected by the choice and still awaited activation by the highest contributor as a surprise independent of the regular rewards.

According to the contribution ranking feedback from the world will, Brian, as the undisputed top contributor, had priority in selecting rewards.

Before him, several light clusters appeared, representing the reward options available to him:

Blessings, world origin, special rewards, and those downgraded talent light spheres.

Brian did not hesitate in the slightest.

The world origin (100 units) and the special reward automatically fell under his name; these were fundamental for faction development and personal opportunity.

As for talents, he himself already possessed a First-grade talent and did not need to change it.

He directly cast his gaze upon the 20 precious blessing slots.

This was the hard currency that could immediately and effectively enhance the strength of the entire core group.

He chose one blessing for himself.

Immediately after, the right to choose was successively passed down.

Eric (second in contribution) grinned and unhesitatingly chose a blessing. With his exceptional talent, only a blessing would clearly be useful to him.

His father, Lyle (who already possessed a Second-Class Talent), looked at his son with satisfaction and chose a blessing to solidify his own strength.

His mother, Judy (originally a Third-grade Talent), excitedly chose the only Second-Class Mage Talent and also selected a blessing, improving both her aptitude and cultivation speed.

Alice, Emily, Lucia, his younger sister Fannie, his elder brother Desac, his sister-in-law Jessica, the butler Gude, the administrative officer Beethoven, the Knight Order Commander Draven, and others.

According to their own situations, all chose blessings, and for a time, a glow of enhancement lit up around everyone.

His elder sister Jenny and brother-in-law Phil, on the other hand, chose Third-grade Mage Talent + Blessing, achieving a leap in aptitude.

When it was Spirit Eye's turn, the situation was special.

As a whole, she had extremely high contribution.

Brian considered that she possessed seven independent entities (main body + six avatars), and last time she only obtained one Third-grade Talent.

This time, she took 6 Third-grade Mage Talents and 7 blessings.

The light flowed through Spirit Eye's network core, and these talents were cleverly distributed and integrated into the essence of each avatar, further enhancing their potential.

The remaining 1 Third-grade Talent slot... Finally, Brian's contracted pet, the Ice and Snow Elf Vera, timidly yet expectantly received that last Third-grade Mage Talent and a blessing, and the chill around her seemed to become even more agile and refined.

The distribution of rewards was complete, and the light gradually faded.

Although the rewards were reduced due to the choice to retain the sub-plane, the core members all received tangible improvements.

Especially the 20 potent blessings and aptitude enhancements significantly strengthened Brian's high-end forces.

Brian looked at the 100 units of world origin before him, as well as the hidden yet undeniably real Viscount promotion credential, his gaze finally resting on the [Special Reward] suspended before him, emanating a unique fluctuation.

He did not open it immediately but temporarily put it away.

"Everyone," he said, looking around at all the core members present, smiling, "what we have gained today is a reward, and also a responsibility. I hope you will make good use of this opportunity."

He paused, his gaze sweeping over the Spirit Eyes.

"Spirit Eye, digest this harvest and prepare the legion. Our next targets are those nine primary planes that have already been marked."

"Yes!" the Spirit Eyes responded in excited unison.

"As for Eric, thank you for your help this time! I'll notify you next time I find a suitable intermediate plane. You can also become a World Viscount, not just me!"

"Heh, then it's settled. I'll head back now!" Eric chuckled and then bid farewell to Brian.

He knew Brian had many things to attend to after turning the Verdant Source into a sub-plane, and Brian's family was also present, so he didn't want to disturb them too much.

Space fluctuated, and Eric's Mage Tower instantly vanished from its original spot.

The choice of the sub-plane had concluded.

Brian's assembly-line conquest plan was about to sweep through the boundary sea with even greater power.

And that unopened special reward, like a mystery waiting to be unveiled, foreshadowed even more possibilities.