NOVEL NEXT Chapter 356: Chapter 278: The Shock of All Immortals!
Chapter 278: The Shock of All Immortals!
Everyone was aware that Laozi had obtained the Saint Ascension Pill, but what they didn't know was who he would use it on. Would Laozi keep it for himself, or pass it to his disciple? This piqued the curiosity of many.
[Sun Wukong: I wonder, who does Laozi intend to give the pill to? Could you satisfy our curiosity?]
Laozi saw no reason to hide and replied directly.
[Laozi: The Saint Ascension Pill is a rare opportunity. While it could help me recover my strength, its other use is far too valuable. I cannot waste it on myself. My strength can be slowly restored, but opportunities to become a Saint do not come twice. So, I've given the pill to my disciple, Grandmaster Xuandu.]
[Fuxi: Laozi is right. The chance to become a Saint is incredibly rare. There are a few peak Quasi-Saints in the primordial world, but none have managed to become Saints due to the difficulty in seizing such opportunities.]
[Guanyin: This is truly enviable! Being Laozi's disciple is a great fortune—he even gave such a precious item like the Saint Ascension Pill to his pupil so easily!]
Everyone was envious of Grandmaster Xuandu. Laozi's generosity was unmatched, even sacrificing his own strength for his disciple's chance to become a Saint. Few teachers in the primordial world would go to such lengths. Most would focus on their own growth first before considering their disciples.
Laozi's actions boosted his reputation. If anyone sought a master in the future, Laozi would surely be their top choice.
While they were discussing Laozi's decision, a powerful aura swept across the realm, catching everyone's attention. The aura was familiar yet somewhat foreign, and it stunned all who sensed it. A new Saint had emerged.
The more experienced among them quickly deduced what had happened.
[Tathagata: Someone has become a Saint!]
Not everyone was convinced.
[Bull Demon King: Is this true?]
[Marshal Canopy: Could a Saint truly appear now?]
[Nezha: It's just a powerful aura; we haven't even seen the person yet. How can we be sure it's related to someone becoming a Saint?]
[Fuxi: It's definitely a new Saint. This aura is unmistakable and different from the existing Saints. Only the emergence of a new Saint could generate such a phenomenon.]
[Nüwa: The only one who could become a Saint right now is Grandmaster Xuandu. He's the one who just received the Saint Ascension Pill, giving him the opportunity!]
[Houtu: While Xuandu is the most likely candidate, isn't this too fast? Laozi only just gave him the pill, and already he's ascended to Sainthood?]
All speculation pointed towards Grandmaster Xuandu, as he was the only one with the necessary conditions. However, what baffled everyone was the speed. It hadn't been long since Laozi handed him the pill, and he had already become a Saint. It seemed almost unreal.
Yet the reality was undeniable. After receiving the Saint Ascension Pill, Xuandu had indeed ascended quickly, far faster than anyone anticipated. He encountered no obstacles and smoothly transitioned into Saint.
Even Xuandu himself hadn't expected such ease. Once he became a Saint, a powerful aura enveloped the primordial world, declaring his new status to all.
Thrilled with his success, Xuandu immediately went to Laozi to report his achievement.
"Master, I did it! I've ascended to Sainthood! The Saint Ascension Pill worked incredibly well. I faced no challenges and became a Saint as if it was destined!"
Laozi nodded, clearly satisfied, and praised him, "This is due to your deep accumulation of merit. If your foundation had been weaker, it wouldn't have worked."
This result proved that Laozi's decision was correct. With a new Saint as his disciple, Laozi's influence would grow. The gap between a peak Quasi-Saint and a Saint was vast, and now, with Xuandu as a Saint, Laozi could strive for even more.
Laozi was pleased. Grandmaster Xuandu had always been a favored disciple, and now that he had become a Saint, it was a joyous event for both master and student.
Xuandu, aware of the curiosity surrounding his breakthrough, addressed the live broadcast directly.
[Grandmaster Xuandu: You don't need to speculate any longer. It is indeed I who has ascended to Saint!]
Most already suspected this, but hearing it confirmed by Xuandu himself left many even more amazed. After Laozi and the other Saints had ascended, the opportunities in the primordial world had become few and far between, causing many to lose hope of becoming Saints themselves. But now, a new Saint had emerged, reigniting the ambitions of all Quasi-Saints. The chance to ascend still existed—if they could seize it.
[Guanyin: Congratulations to Grandmaster Xuandu on becoming a Saint!]
[Sun Wukong: Congratulations, Grandmaster Xuandu!]
[Chiyou: Congratulations, Grandmaster Xuandu!]
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After it was confirmed that Xuandu had become a Saint, the live chat was flooded with congratulations. Whether sincere or not, all expressed their respect for this great achievement.
Xuandu, having just ascended, relished the feeling of being praised by all.
[Xuanyuan: Since the Golden List offers the chance to become a Saint, perhaps the upcoming rankings will also include similar opportunities!]
Now that someone had succeeded, hope flickered in the hearts of those still waiting. Many wondered if the remaining rankings could also hold such treasures.
[Sun Wukong: I doubt it. Only the top rewards will have something as valuable as a Saint Ascension Pill. The later rewards likely won't.]
[Yuanshi Tianzun: This was a rare opportunity, and it only happened because Laozi is Xuandu's master. Without that connection, this pill would have been out of his reach.]
With Grandmaster Xuandu's ascension, the balance of power in the primordial world shifted. A new Saint had appeared, altering the landscape. While others still focused on the remaining rankings, all eyes now turned to the next great rewards.