Chapter 364: Making a Choice!
When the second reward first appeared, everyone initially thought it was just another material for crafting weapons, so they didn't take it seriously.
After all, no matter how rare or precious the materials are, the weapons they could craft would, at best, be Chaos Spirit Treasures.
Considering that the first reward was already a Chaos Spirit Treasure, it seemed unlikely that Ancestor Hongjun, no matter how powerful or resourceful, would spend significant time forging another one.
Not to mention whether it could even be successfully refined; just gathering the necessary rare materials alone would be a monumental task.
However, everyone was mistaken. This Yin-Yang Chaos Stone! was not a material for crafting weapons but rather a unique type of natural treasure.
[The Yin-Yang Chaos Stone! is forged from the cores of the Lunar Star and the Solar Star. It can balance yin and yang, alter one's constitution, and enhance bloodline strength!]
In the primordial world, the two most powerful stars were the Solar Star, representing yang, and the Lunar Star, representing yin.
These two stars possessed unparalleled, unique powers. Even individuals merely surviving on these stars were inherently strong and remarkable.
Among the myriad stars of the Zhou Tian Star Banner, these two were undoubtedly the most powerful.
The Yin-Yang Chaos Stone!, however, did not originate from the primordial Solar and Lunar Stars. Instead, it was created by fusing two stars from another world. Otherwise, forging such a treasure would have come at the cost of losing these two mighty primordial stars.
When others saw the description of the Yin-Yang Chaos Stone!, they quickly understood that the primordial Lunar and Solar Stars remained intact. Thus, the stone could not have originated from the primordial world.
Anyone who dared to tamper with these two stars would undoubtedly alert everyone in the primordial realm.
[Nuwa: The Golden List truly lives up to its name. Once again, it presents an extraordinary treasure. Without the Golden List, we might never have seen something like this. Even we Saints have never heard of it.]
It was natural that no one had ever heard of the Yin-Yang Chaos Stone!. Without someone capable of harnessing two stars to forge it, its existence would remain unknown, even to a Saint like Nuwa.
[Zhunti: It's quite curious. The Lunar and Solar Stars in the primordial world are untouchable, so where did the Golden List acquire this Yin-Yang Chaos Stone!?]
[Tongtian Jiaozhu: Didn't we previously learn of the existence of myriad worlds beyond? With so many worlds, it's entirely possible this came from another realm. As long as it's not from the primordial world, it's fine!]
[Laozi: This makes things tricky. Although the specific effects of the Yin-Yang Chaos Stone! remain somewhat unclear, it is evident that it could temper even a Saint's physical body. However, it's uncertain whether it surpasses the Polaris Star Pill listed earlier.]
[Houtu: These two treasures are fundamentally different. One is an elixir, and the other is a natural treasure. The Polaris Star Pill was specifically designed to temper and strengthen the body, while the Yin-Yang Chaos Stone! serves multiple purposes. Their value isn't directly comparable.]
[Ancestor Minghe: So what choice will Ancestor Hongjun make? Both treasures seem extraordinary.]
The Extreme Dao Primordial Banner was a Chaos Spirit Treasure capable of setting up the Nine Heavens Demon God Formation, possessing immense power. Of course, it had significant limitations, but that didn't diminish its appeal.
On the other hand, the Yin-Yang Chaos Stone! had unclear and complex uses. Without a compelling reason, choosing it might seem unwise. The best course would be to understand its exact functions before making a decision.
Since the Saints couldn't discern its full capabilities, they could only wait to see what the Heavenly Path Saint would choose.
[Zhunti: I feel that the Extreme Dao Primordial Banner definitely won't be chosen.]
[Guanyin Bodhisattva: Why does the Saint think so?]
[Zhunti: Although it is a powerful Chaos Spirit Treasure, it isn't something Ancestor Hongjun needs. If he lacked a weapon, there might be a chance he would pick it. However, the Yin-Yang Chaos Stone! is unprecedented in the chaos and extraordinarily unique. Even a Heavenly Path Saint might not have seen it before. Given Ancestor Hongjun's personality, he's more likely to choose the stone for thorough exploration.]
Zhunti and the other Saints, who had been disciples of Ancestor Hongjun, had spent extensive time with him and understood his temperament and preferences well.
Zhunti was confident in his speculation, with at least an 80-90% certainty. However, his guesses did not entirely convince others.
Those who doubted him were primarily Saints with lower cultivation. Although they didn't voice their skepticism, deep down, they agreed with his reasoning.
Items similar to the Extreme Dao Primordial Banner had appeared frequently on the list. While Chaos Spirit Treasures were indeed rare, the recent rankings suggested that their number might steadily increase.
Thus, there was no urgency to choose one now. Ancestor Hongjun already possessed Chaos Spirit Treasures and didn't lack them.
Moreover, future rankings might still feature Chaos Spirit Treasures. If he needed one, he could simply wait for the next opportunity.
The Yin-Yang Chaos Stone!, however, was a one-time opportunity. Its uniqueness meant it was unlikely to appear again. With so many extraordinary treasures across the myriad worlds, who could guarantee another chance at obtaining it?
Besides, the odds of the reward coinciding with Ancestor Hongjun's turn were already astronomically low.
What puzzled others was that despite their lengthy discussions, Ancestor Hongjun had not said a word. By all accounts, he should have made his decision as soon as the rewards were revealed.
Unbeknownst to them, Ancestor Hongjun had been busy cultivating the technique bestowed by the Golden List. He hadn't been paying attention to the situation. It was only when the two rewards were revealed that he finished his cultivation.
Everything happened silently. Without anyone realizing it, he completed his mastery of the Myriad Dao Suppressing Heaven Seal. As he perfected the technique, he felt an unparalleled sense of liberation.
The constraints and shackles that had bound him were entirely dispelled.
Even the Heavenly Dao, once the mightiest force above him, had lost its dominance. With the Myriad Dao Suppressing Heaven Seal, he subdued and completely overpowered the Heavenly Dao.
Now, the Heavenly Dao, once above him, had been firmly suppressed, its authority utterly reversed.
At this moment, Ancestor Hongjun was exhilarated. This was the moment he had dreamed of. While he had once doubted whether he could achieve it, he now held absolute mastery, with the Heavenly Dao bowing to his will.