Golden List Live: I Really Can't Hide Anymore!

Chapter 367: Chaos Primal Bead!

Before the second reward appeared, Tongtian Jiaozhu was already inclined to choose the Life and Death Reincarnation Swordsmanship. No one could resist the allure of such a technique. Yet at that moment, he underestimated the reward offered by the Golden List.

[Seventh Place on the Technique List Reward: Chaos Primal Bead]

[Originating from the most primordial power within chaos, it contains a significant portion of the laws of the Heavenly Dao. Upon successful comprehension by a Saint, there is a chance to ascend to the level of a Heavenly Path Saint. However, only those with immense wisdom and fortune can comprehend it!]

No one could have predicted that such an invaluable item would be offered as a reward.

The Chaos Primal Bead was unheard of before this, but that hardly mattered. What mattered was its unparalleled function.

Even the Ancestor Hongjun frowned upon seeing this treasure. While he didn't mind the number of Saints within the Primordial World—since Saints were below his level—the emergence of a Heavenly Path Saint was an entirely different matter.

The appearance of additional Saints only made the competition in the Primordial World fiercer, fostering the rise of stronger individuals. Hongjun welcomed such growth. But Heavenly Path Saints were a different matter entirely. They stood on the same level as him. Although a newly ascended Heavenly Path Saint would not immediately pose a threat to him, strong individuals grow over time. Who could guarantee that one day, such a being wouldn't become his equal or even his adversary?

Only Heavenly Path Saints could challenge Hongjun's authority. The unexpected appearance of Ye Tian, who seemed even stronger than him, had already caught Hongjun off guard. Hongjun dared not voice his discontent and could only tacitly accept Ye Tian's existence.

Still, he did not wish for any additional Heavenly Path Saints to emerge within the Primordial World. The more such beings arose, the more fortune they would absorb from the world, diminishing his own share.

At the pinnacle of power, fewer rivals were always better. This was the only way Hongjun could maintain his unique status and authority.

Not every Heavenly Path Saint could dictate terms in the world. The stronger the world, the more even its most powerful beings had to abide by its rules. Although the Primordial World was immensely powerful, even as a Heavenly Path Saint, Hongjun could not limit other beings from ascending. And in truth, the emergence of more Heavenly Path Saints could benefit the Primordial World—but not Hongjun himself.

Of course, the other Saints were entirely unaware of Hongjun's concerns. Most of them couldn't even fathom such a possibility.

When the Chaos Primal Bead and its properties were revealed, all the Saints were astonished. They hadn't expected such a crucial item to appear as a reward on the Golden List. Based on its described capabilities, this treasure was arguably more significant than even the first-place reward on the list.

However, that assumption came with a caveat: success in comprehending the bead and ascending to Heavenly Path Saint status. Failure would yield nothing.

No Saint could ignore the Chaos Primal Bead. Many had stagnated in their current realm for ages without finding a way forward. Becoming a Heavenly Path Saint was their ultimate aspiration, but they had never seen a path to achieve it—until now. This reward offered them hope.

The only downside? The bead belonged to Tongtian Jiaozhu. It had nothing to do with the other Saints.

Among the Saints, emotions ranged from envy to jealousy and even despondence.

They said Saints were emotionless, but that was only because their interests hadn't been threatened. Faced with such an invaluable treasure, even the Ancestor Hongjun showed a rare hint of emotion.

[Tongtian Jiaozhu: What is this? Am I seeing things? Can a Golden List reward truly include such an item? What level of treasure is the Chaos Primal Bead, to have such incredible functions!]

[Yuanshi Tianzun: It seems we underestimated the list. Such a vital treasure couldn't be found even if we scoured the entire Primordial World. Regardless of the world it exists in, this bead would undoubtedly be among the top-tier treasures without exception!]

[Laozi: No wonder I felt a premonition before the reward appeared. So it was due to the emergence of this treasure. I've cultivated in the Primordial World for so many years, yet I've never heard of or seen such an item. This has truly broadened our horizons as Saints!]

[Nuwa: This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for a Heavenly Path Saint. Which Saint wouldn't dream of ascending to that level after becoming a Saint? Yet, until now, no opportunity ever presented itself. The Golden List has truly delivered an unparalleled chance!]

[Jieyin Bodhisattva: But after this appearance, who knows if such an item will ever emerge again? If not, this bead will become a one-of-a-kind treasure!]

The appearance of such a precious reward sparked longing among all the Saints. Yet, a lingering question remained: would future rewards on the list include items of similar significance? If not, then the Chaos Primal Bead would belong solely to Tongtian Jiaozhu.

For Saints, this treasure was irresistible. Its significance and function were simply too crucial to ignore. Even if one couldn't ascend to a Heavenly Path Saint after comprehending it, the insights gained would lead to immense power growth. For those already on the path, it could serve as a foundation for eventual ascension.

No Saint could afford to pass up such an opportunity. For countless years, they had tirelessly sought fortune, cultivated diligently, and even clashed with one another—all for the chance to stand at the pinnacle as a Heavenly Path Saint.

But Heavenly Path Saints were incredibly rare. Even across the vast eons of history, their emergence was infrequent.

For others in the Primordial World, the Chaos Primal Bead was merely a rare and potent treasure. Lacking the Saints' understanding, they couldn't grasp its full significance.

[Houtu: Whether its potential is as great as it seems or not, one thing is certain—this time, Tongtian Jiaozhu is the biggest winner. Who would've thought that the seventh-place reward could be so remarkable!]

[Zhunti: Becoming a Heavenly Path Saint is every Saint's ultimate goal. However, even with such a treasure, achieving it will not be easy. Most will still fail.]

Zhunti's remark wasn't meant as a slight but as a truthful observation. Becoming a Heavenly Path Saint was inherently difficult. Even with abundant treasures and assistance, insufficient fortune or opportunity would still render success impossible.

This was a truth all Saints understood. Yet, not all of them were willing to accept it.

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