Apocalypse Gachapon Chapter 2084: Revenge

The presence of Ye Zhongming within the Star-Eye Clan was dramatically elevated after his return from the Su Clan. Although outward appearances remained unchanged, the clan's inner circle experienced profound jubilation. The sudden endorsement from the main family of the Su Clan faction, one of the three major powers, was a massive boon to a clan teetering on the brink of extinction. Reports indicated that the two Star-Eye leaders spent three sleepless nights upon learning the news. For beings at their cultivation level, three days without sleep posed no issue, yet it underscored their immense excitement.

Ye Zhongming's standing within the clan surged, surpassing even that of the two leaders. This was not mere conjecture; the leaders themselves declared at a high-level assembly that the Star-Eye Clan could afford to lose them, but not Ye Zhongming, elevating his security detail to the highest possible level.

Despite Ye Zhongming's protests that such extreme measures were unnecessary, he couldn't refuse the entire clan's insistence. Formerly assigned to protect the two leaders, the elite guard, far more formidable than the Gold Mask warriors, began rotating shifts to ensure his safety. He had no choice but to accept their protection.

Considering the circumstances, this elevated status was understandable. While Ye Zhongming's efforts were pivotal in securing the Su Clan's recognition and partnership, the Star-Eye Clan's cooperation was also vital. The Star-Eye Clan was due significant returns for their contributions, and Ye Zhongming ensured they received a substantial portion of the spoils.

For instance, regarding the Moonspan Gold acquired, Ye Zhongming was due 120 million from the Su Clan. Demonstrating their strength as a major clan, the Su Clan promptly provided the initial 60 million in cash. Shortly after Ye Zhongming's return, a second installment of 30 million Moonspan Gold arrived at the Star-Eye Clan, accompanied by materials and array masters. The remaining 30 million was scheduled for delivery within thirty cosmic days.

Upon his return, Ye Zhongming immediately allocated 20 million of this wealth to the clan. This influx of capital was unprecedented, allowing the Star-Eye Clan to operate at full capacity rather than merely maintaining basic functions.

This allocated sum was primarily earmarked for the procurement of array materials. Although the Su Clan committed to constructing arrays and supplying core components, the Star-Eye Clan was responsible for acquiring the remaining materials. The sheer scale of the grand array necessitated auxiliary materials, estimated to cost nearly ten million based on the provided list of required items and quantities.

Half of this sum was disbursed immediately, leaving the other half. Ye Zhongming further contributed another 20 million to the Star-Eye Clan for the acquisition of supplementary materials for two additional grand arrays. These supplies were to be stored in the Star-Eye Clan's warehouse for future use.

The acquisition process for these materials was complex and time-consuming due to the immense quantities involved. Market availability was a factor, as was the risk of revealing the Star-Eye Clan's intentions. Such a large, sudden purchase would undoubtedly signal their alliance with the Su Clan, potentially altering how other factions perceived and interacted with them. Their current partnership remained a closely guarded secret.

Consequently, the procurement spanned a considerable period, necessitating substantial assistance from the Su Clan. By the time the array masters dispatched by the Su Clan commenced their work, over forty cosmic days had elapsed since Ye Zhongming's return from the Su Clan.

“Zhongming, due to the established architecture of the Su Clan's facilities, extensive structural modifications are unfeasible. This severely limits our deployment options in many areas. Based on our calculations over the past few days, we've determined that upon completion, the array will only operate at a maximum of seventy percent of its potential power. What are your thoughts? Should we proceed as planned, or do you have alternative directives?”

The array master, secretly dispatched by the Su Clan, was identified as Qi Su, a renowned master array arranger from the lineage of Clan Leader and Jie Su. As a core member of the Clan Leader’s faction, Qi Su addressed Ye Zhongming with marked cordiality, presenting the predicament after locating him.