The subsequent Sand Seizing Battles were also considered exhilarating to watch, mostly due to the participation of the eighth-grade Dukes. However, the atmosphere never reached the same peak, mainly due to the fact that they had already seen Li Luo win a heaping pile of Celestial Mirror Sand. The battles with smaller stakes weren't as exciting in comparison. Li Luo, however, was uninterested in watching further. He summoned everyone to get to the most exciting part. Distributing Celestial Mirror Sand!

Based on the agreement, the East Divine Continent had provided Li Luo with twenty-four grains of Celestial Mirror Sand. Four of which he had used to reach the upper Second Duke Stage.

In the end, the sage colleges received twelve grains of Celestial Mirror Sand as their reward. Thus, they now had thirty-six grains. Meanwhile, Lu Qing'er, who had contributed ten grains to the pot, received five additional. Jiang Qing'e had contributed significantly as well, bringing twenty-three grains that she had borrowed from the Hallowed Coruscation Ancient College. Some of it had to be returned with greater interest and thus, she received twenty-six additional grains. Jiang Qing'e had not only invested a large amount of principal, but also participated in the Sand Seizing Battle, having the greatest contribution. That was why her allocation was calculated differently from the rest.

Thus, the Celestial Mirror Sand received by Jiang Qing'e was a whopping forty-nine grains. After returning what she had borrowed with interest, she would still receive quite an amount. After which, the remainder was for Li Luo and the Astral Sage College to use.

Everyone was overjoyed to the point that they could barely hide their excitement. With this much Celestial Mirror Sand, many of them could even break into the next stage despite having been stagnant for years.

All of the sage college squads of the East Divine Continent respectfully clasped hands towards Li Luo. They understood that this miraculous opportunity had been made possible solely because of him. They had indeed obtained a lot of benefits from Li Luo's presence at this Celestial Mirror Pagoda trial.

This was not an insignificant favor to return. Although Li Luo had contributed significantly, the sage colleges of the East Divine Continent had trusted and supported him, and he had returned the favor humbly. They had even gone to the extent of providing him with Celestial Mirror Sand to gamble with.

Jiang Qing'e took her share of Celestial Mirror Sand and headed to the Hallowed Coruscation Ancient College's side to return what she had borrowed.

"Haha, Mentor Qing'e, we've earned quite a lot despite doing nothing."

"Mentor Qing'e and Li Luo are truly a match made in heaven. The man is talented and the lady is beautiful. I believe that if the two of you join forces, you will definitely shine during the Celestial Mirror Martial Exchange."

"I'd like to ask Mentor Qing'e to thank Mentor Li Luo on our behalf..."

The Hallowed Coruscation Ancient College's people were filled with gratitide, and all sorts of flattering words flowed out of them. After all, this harvest was also a great surprise for them.

They trusted Jiang Qing'e, which was why they were willing to lend her the Celestial Mirror Sand. However, when they found out it was Jiang Qing'e and Li Luo joining hands to challenge Lu Ruyan and Chi Li, unease and worry arose in their hearts. Although Li Luo had beaten Fang Xingyun, that was just a vice principal from an outer divine continent sage college. That foe was nowhere near as powerful as Chi Li.

They were afraid that he would be the weak link in the Sand Seizing Battle, dragging Jiang Qing'e down. What had completely subverted their expectations was that Li Luo's performance had been mindblowing.

In the midst of the Sand Seizing Battle, he had unleashed a terrifying Duke Art that was so domineering, even an upper seventh-grade Duke from an ancient college would not dare to take it lightly.

Hearing these words of praise caused a slight smile to appear on Jiang Qing'e's calm face. She had always excelled in what she did and was often on the receiving end of such words, to the point that they were meaningless to her. However, hearing Li Luo being praised by others caused her heart to beat faster. Thus, she actually lingered for a while longer to relish in the praise before finally taking her leave.

"I've still got seventeen grains of Celestial Mirror Sand for myself to use. If you need them, let me know." Jiang Qing'e told Li Luo.

He smiled and accepted without hesitation. "In that case, I'll take them off your hands."

Jiang Qing'e didn't hesitate to pass the Celestial Mirror Sand over.

Her actions were seen by numerous individuals and drew complicated looks. That was seventeen grains of Celestial Mirror Sand! In terms of value, they were worth multiple lower ninth-grade spirit liquids and purifying lights. However, she had casually handed them over to Li Luo! Such an amount of cultivation resources would cause even good friends to turn against each other in the outside world. This action only further demonstrated the extraordinary relationship between the duo.

Li Luo had casually received them, but he had no plans to monopolize them for himself. He would bring Jiang Qing'e along when he used the ancient lamp, to ensure that the Celestial Mirror Sand was utilized to its full potential. Just counting the sheer amount of Celestial Mirror Sand obtained by the duo, it was likely not possible for both of them to have a perfect breakthrough, though the ancient lamp was a possible method for it to happen.

Lu Qing'er watched them calmly and quietly. She glanced at the Celestial Mirror Sand in her hand. These were peak cultivation resources, but they seemed redundant in her eyes and she simply didn't know what to do with them.

However, at this point, Li Luo's laughter sounded out. "Qing'er, if you aren't afraid of me wasting it, why not hand your Celestial Mirror Sand to me?"

The ancient lamp's effect would only increase with greater amounts of Celestial Mirror Sand.

She then tossed the fifteen grains of Celestial Mirror Sand towards Li Luo and indifferently replied, "Up to you."

The Celestial Mirror Sand she had obtained was due to her father's arrangements. After returning to Golden Dragon Mountain, she would compensate the squads who had given up their stake. Although she didn't know what Li Luo was up to, she wasn't interested in asking. After receiving Lu Qing'er's Celestial Mirror Sand, he turned towards the three mentors, Chi Chan, Mi Er, and Cao Sheng. "Why don't you pass me your Celestial Mirror Sand as well?" 𝔯𝐀ɴȎ𐌱Е𝙨

They would have to face off against the vile Other Disaster when they returned. and Li Luo planned to use the ancient lamp to give them some assistance in strengthening themselves, to relieve some of the Xia Kingdom's pressure.

Furthermore, House Luolan was still there, and if the Astral Sage College were to collapse, House Luolan would be hard pressed to escape disaster.

Li Hongyou naturally did not need any asking. She had followed him from the Heavenly Origin Ancient College to the Dragon's Fang Guardians and then finally to the Celestial Mirror Pagoda. Li Luo would thus ensure she was well cared for.

The other squads from the East Divine Continent, however, were not invited. There were too many stray and prying eyes, and the ancient lamp contained numerous secrets that could not be divulged. Revealing its power would likely cause unexpected issues to crop up.

"We'll leave it to you." The three mentors glanced at each other, and because of their trust in Li Luo, they did not reject him. Furthermore, all of the Celestial Mirror Sand had been basically earned thanks to his efforts.

Li Luo didn't find their response surprising. Right now, he had seventy-two grains of Celestial Mirror Sand, and he wondered just how amazing the effects would be if they were consumed by the ancient lamp. Just how many perfect breakthroughs would he have? With this in mind, he gladly anticipated the results.

The Sand Seizing Battle had truly come to an end for him now.

They would have a long period of time to rest and cultivate before the next set of trials. This would allow the squads to solidify any of the insights they had obtained and also to absorb the Celestial Mirror Sand they had earned. This period would last for about three months. Thus, there would likely be a rise in strength for all the squads before the Celestial Mirror Martial Exchange.

Li Luo then brought his people to one of the East Divine Continent's cultivation chambers.

Inside the sealed chamber, the group looked at Li Luo with a hint of curiosity and confusion. Even Jiang Qing'e's interest was piqued. Why was Li Luo acting so mysteriously?

Li Luo then took out the ancient lamp, placing it atop a small stone platform as he explained, "This object will allow the Celestial Mirror Sand's energy to be converted into a much purer form. The results will be much better than solely absorbing it. If I have calculated correctly, putting in all seventy-two grains of Celestial Mirror Sand will lead to an effect even greater than refining a hundred grains. The reason I was able to reach the upper second stage was because of this."

The group gasped in surprise. Even Jiang Qing'e was moved by this.