Half a day later, the higher-ups of both the barbarian side and the Hall of War gathered to negotiate post-war compensation and troop withdrawal. Matters like these were naturally left to the elders.

As for the disciples who had returned alive from the Hunting Battlefield, they simply waited for their rewards.

After returning to the temporary camp, Xu Zhengfeng questioned Song Feilian in detail about everything that had happened. When he learned that Yang Zhen had betrayed them, his anger surged.

Fortunately, Ling Feng had turned the tide in the end. In this Hunting Battlefield, he undoubtedly deserved the greatest credit.

After hearing it all, Xu Zhengfeng studied Ling Feng closely. He had already sensed that Ling Feng would be the key to the battle. As expected, the boy truly was a monster.

"Ling Feng, your contribution this time is unmatched. I will grant whatever reward you want!"

Ling Feng smiled faintly. "There's no need for rewards. I only wish to enter the War God Temple today and comprehend the Great Saint spiritual will!"

He was halfway into the Human Emperor level, reaching the limit of a half-step Human Emperor. The Great Saint spiritual will might be the opportunity he needed to breakthrough.

"Of course. With your merit and rank, entering the War God Temple is certain. In addition, you will receive war points and contribution points. As for the resources compensated by the barbarians, I permit you to take ten percent directly!"

"Hiss!"

A collective gasp spread among the elders.

Ten percent of the spoils!

That reward was astonishing.

However, considering that Ling Feng had not only dismantled Wen Te's plan but also turned the tide at the final moment and led the disciples to victory, it was well deserved.

From that perspective, even thirty percent would not be excessive.

After all, if they had lost, the Hall of War would have gained nothing and would have had to compensate the barbarians with massive resources.

Because of this, no one objected to Xu Zhengfeng's decision.

To Ling Feng, however, these resources held little value.

Others lacked wealth and materials, but he possessed the Five Elements Heavenly Palace. Money was the one thing he did not lack.

"I don't need the materials."

Ling Feng shook his head with a smile. "Let the sect keep them. I only want their equivalent in contribution points or war points."

"Mm, that works!"

Xu Zhengfeng nodded. These so-called resources were nothing more than elemental stones, elemental crystals, medicinal pills, and various ores. For the sect, they were strategic assets. For ordinary disciples, contribution points were far more valuable, since they could be used to exchange for treasures in the sect vault.

With such a massive conversion, Ling Feng would likely become the disciple with the most contribution points in the entire sect.

"Additionally!"

Xu Zhengfeng rose to his feet and walked over to Ling Feng. He lifted a hand and patted his shoulder.

"After this battle, one seat among the Heaven Slaying Ten Absolutes is now vacant. With your strength and merit, you are more than capable of convincing everyone. Ling Feng, are you willing to take Yang Zhen's place and become the ninth seat?"

"Uh..."

Ling Feng curled his lips slightly. He had little interest in such titles. After a brief hesitation, he spoke in a steady voice, "Supreme Elder Xu, my experience is still lacking. For now, I do not intend to remain in the Hall of War to fight against the northern barbarians."

"Hahaha, you brat!"

Xu Zhengfeng laughed loudly. "You want to take part in the Sunset Heaven Selection in a few months, so you don't want to stay here, right?"

Ling Feng touched his nose and only smiled without answering.

"Don't worry, the Heaven Slaying Ten Absolutes is not a position but an honor. Since you defeated Yang Zhen and are young enough, you naturally qualify. Becoming one of the Ten does not bind you to the Hall of War. You may return to the sect or travel as you wish. There are no real restrictions. On the contrary, you will enjoy the status and treatment of an elder."

Xu Zhengfeng smiled as he looked at Ling Feng. "Well? If you still refuse, I will have to withdraw the offer."

"I'll take it! I'll take it! Thank you, Supreme Elder Xu!"

Since Xu Zhengfeng had made it clear, refusing would only make him look foolish.

"Hahaha!"

Xu Zhengfeng stroked his beard. "Good. From today onward, you are the ninth seat of the Heaven Slaying Ten Absolutes. Each seat has a title, such as Wind Master, Sword Master, Blade Master, and so on. As for you, decide which field you excel in the most. Once you choose, I will have craftsmen forge a token specifically for you. With that token, you may command up to five hundred Hall of War disciples without question!"

"What immense authority!"

Ling Feng's eyelids twitched. Five hundred Hall of War disciples meant five hundred experts at the Human Emperor level or above!

With such a force, one could sweep through the four major empires of the Dongling Region!

It had to be said, the Dongling Immortal Pool truly deserved its reputation as a sacred land of the human race. Its foundation was terrifying.

If Ling Feng had remained in the Tianbai Empire and never come here to cultivate, he might still believe the Human Emperor realm was something extraordinary.

After thinking for a moment, Ling Feng said slowly, "I am skilled in the sword dao, I can control abnormal flames, and I also cultivate the Soul Dao and body refinement. It's hard to say which one I am best at."

"I see." Xu Zhengfeng nodded. "The titles Sword Master and Flame Master are already taken. If you want them, you may challenge their holders. The winner takes the title. However, those individuals are all over fifty years old. Their strength is comparable to the Barbarian Divine Guards, and their cultivation is above the fifth level of the Divine Destiny Realm. You once killed Barbarian Divine Guards, so you could try challenging them."

"Heh..."

Ling Feng rolled his eyes. The only reason he managed to kill those Barbarian Divine Guards was because the Dead Soul Devil Abyss had suppressed their elemental force, leaving them unable to use even one percent of their strength. They had also just fought a bitter battle against Saint Lady Hui Yue. He had simply taken advantage of the situation.

He knew his own limits very well.

"I'll pass on the challenge. I just want some peace for now. Since Sword Master and Flame Master are taken, I'll go with 'Strength Master.' My strongest ability right now is probably the Dragon-Elephant Divine Strength."

"Good! Then Strength Master it is!"

Xu Zhengfeng laughed heartily. "With your mastery of the Dragon-Elephant Tyrant Body Art, no one else in the Hall of War is worthy of that title!"