Star Martial Era: The Way of Star Light Cultivation-Chapter 601 - 248: Selling a Sob Story_2

Upon hearing this, Grand Marshal Wei Xu explained, "State Preceptor Cheng established this rule to prevent any side from utterly blocking the way. Under normal circumstances, the strength of the four factions in the present world doesn’t differ much. Even if there is a gap in points, it is at most a ten or twenty percent difference, not a multiple."

Cheng Yuxiao frowned.

He felt this rule was particularly unfriendly towards Dachen.

It was probably because, in the past six Lougong Battles, Dachen had always ranked last, at fourth place.

Because the Lingji Star Hall was locked, and after years of Dachen being continually selected against, Dachen’s foundation was far inferior to that of Tianyang Star Hall and Cangming Star Hall.

Even compared to Doom-suppressing Star Palace, it was lacking.

Just like in the previous Lougong Battles where the strength of a few disciples was compared, Dachen always took fourth place.

Not to mention now, in a battle comparing overall comprehensive strength.

Dachen’s disadvantages would be even more apparent.

If it were similar to the previous Lougong Battles, Cheng Yuxiao felt that, counting on Xu Jin, it might be possible to achieve third or second place; it probably wouldn’t end up fourth.

But in a battle comparing the comprehensive strengths of foundations, Dachen would inevitably be the bottom.

Therefore, on this point, Cheng Yuxiao was exceptionally adamant.

Originally placing fourth already meant carrying a burden of a supply contribution three times that of the first place, which is twice as much.

If another half percent was added, the burden would increase further.

Moreover, it was the proportion for the next three years.

Cheng Yuxiao had to be cautious.

"I think, this fourth rule should be modified. In this battle, Dachen will definitely give its all. However, if we end up fourth and the scores are doubled by the first place, then the supply burden becomes thirty-five percent.

"I fear Dachen will then verge on being uninhabitable," insisted Cheng Yuxiao.

"Change it?"

Emperor Da Hong laughed first, "State Preceptor Cheng, it’s not that I don’t trust you, but without this constraint, what if Dachen simply decides to block and throw the game? Since you’re already last, wouldn’t it be better to just give up and save your strength? That way, Dachen would reduce losses during the upcoming Nine-star Tide.

"With these reductions and savings, Dachen would greatly benefit."

Cheng Yuxiao frowned, just about to speak, but Tianyang Star Lord also began to laugh, "This fourth rule is good, this seat thinks it must be added."

"This seat also thinks it should be added."

"Adding it is best, there needs to be some restrictions."

"Adding it is good."

Very quickly, all the present world’s power giants voiced their agreement, with only Cheng Yuxiao opposing.

In such a situation, Cheng Yuxiao’s opposition was ineffective!

Cheng Yuxiao was helpless.

He wanted to cancel this rule, and actually, there was a similar thought behind his opposition: since whatever effort they made, they would still be fourth, it would be better to conserve some of Dachen’s strength.

But now it seemed, they had to compete fiercely.

Otherwise, Dachen might have to pay an extra half percent in the massive supplies to be contributed to Star-picking Tower in the next three years.

Don’t underestimate this half percent.

The extra half percent had to be scraped together from the mouths of countless Dachen citizens.

If there were a disaster, famine could extend thousands of miles.

But now, it was clearly impossible to change the rule, they could only fight fiercely in the upcoming proactive assaults.

However terrible it was for Dachen, Cheng Yuxiao did not want the other factions to have it easy either.

"Since that’s the case, it’s unfair if this rule applies only to the last place. I suggest modifying it so that between each ranking position, if any rank is surpassed by a double score from the one ahead, or if surpassed by two or three ranks ahead by a double score, they too must bear the additional half percent of supply resources."

Since the rule couldn’t be changed, the next best thing was to extend it.

As soon as he said this, Doom-suppressing Star Lord looked unnaturally tense.

Doom-suppressing Star Palace had been consistently ranked third, occasionally second, but still with a significant gap from Tianyang Star Hall, which was consistently first.

Although it was unlikely that their points would be doubled, what if they were?

The rule still imposed some pressure!

But eventually, Cheng Yuxiao’s expanded rule passed smoothly.

Because there was no reason to target only the fourth position.

But for Cheng Yuxiao, this was just a momentary satisfaction.

Under such overall rules, Dachen genuinely needed to compete fiercely.

The specific details were discussed for half an hour before the final plan was agreed upon by all present parties.

"Now that it’s decided, submit it to the Star Spirit for execution."

After the decision, Wei Xu suddenly called out, "Star Spirit, Star Spirit."

"Annoying! Mr. Wei, you’re the most bothersome, always calling me! What is it this time?"

Star Spirit’s opening, as always.

Every publicly calling on Star Spirit had been similarly complained at by Star Spirit, and Wei Xu was used to it.

Wei Xu presented the Lougong Battle rules to the Star Spirit, who only glanced at them and then laughed.

"Wow, you’ve finally decided to change the rules!

"Interesting.

"This time, there will finally be something new. I’m hosting it, right?" asked Star Spirit.

"Of course, leave it to you for the fairest outcome! Everyone here has no objections," said Wei Xu.

"Good! Then I’ll directly write it into the Lougong rules for the next three years. If anyone fails to deliver, and their Star-picking Tower is shut down, don’t blame me."

Moments later, Star Spirit left, and the matter of proactive assault merging with the Lougong Battle before the Nine-star Tide was fully settled.

No one could change it within three years.

"Alright, let’s talk about the second matter, which is the support issue for Great Wilderness Domain. Elder Cai suppresses the Great Wilderness Domain during this difficult time and especially during the Nine-star Tide, so we need several Seventh Tier experts to enter and support."