Chapter 279: The Chaos Immortality Talisman!
As the highly anticipated ninth-place reward appeared, everyone waited with bated breath.
[Weapon List Ninth Place Reward: Chaos Undying Gold]
[Can be used to forge an Innate Supreme Treasure!]
When this reward was revealed, the initial reaction from most was disappointment. Compared to the previous incredible rewards, this one seemed the least impressive, except for Laozi's question card. The prize was only material to forge an Innate Supreme Treasure, which, while precious, felt underwhelming to many.
If it had been an actual Innate Supreme Treasure, it would have been much more valuable. But merely offering the materials to forge one, no matter how rare, wasn't appealing to the majority, since very few in the world had the ability to forge such treasures. Only a select few top-level experts could refine these weapons, and Yuanshi Tianzun wasn't one of them.
For him, obtaining this reward didn't hold much use—it would simply sit in his treasure trove as an unused relic.
[Sun Wukong: Another material for crafting? The last one could at least turn into a Chaos Spirit Treasure. This one feels like a downgrade!]
Even Sun Wukong, unimpressed, expressed disdain for the material. Despite its high rank, he saw no practical use for it—like a piece of scrap metal in his hands. This was largely because Sun Wukong had no knowledge of crafting, so even the most valuable material was worthless to him.
[Manjushri Bodhisattva: Innate Supreme Treasures are indeed rare, but as a Saint, Yuanshi Tianzun already has many of them, so he doesn't lack such treasures.]
[Bai Ze: This reward seems a bit weak. Let's see what the next one is like.]
[Erlang Shen: Even if this reward feels lackluster, it's still ninth place on the list—it shouldn't be too bad. A material like this will only appear once as a reward.]
[Haotian Jade Emperor: Being able to forge an Innate Supreme Treasure isn't bad at all. You all have been spoiled by seeing too many good rewards, making you blind to something as valuable as this!]
[Shennong: True. Materials this rare are still incredibly scarce in the world. It's certainly not as bad as some of you make it out to be.]
These comments were directed at those who couldn't appreciate the value of rare materials. However, even Yuanshi Tianzun himself wasn't too thrilled. Without the ability to forge an Innate Supreme Treasure, he would have to seek help from others to make use of it, which wasn't ideal.
[Yuanshi Tianzun: I hope the second reward will be better. If both rewards are like this, I won't know what to choose.]
After witnessing Laozi's earlier reward, everyone approached their own rewards with a hint of doubt. Yuanshi Tianzun hoped the second option wouldn't force him to choose between two equally unappealing options.
The second reward then appeared.
[Weapon List Ninth Place Reward: Chaos Immortality Talisman]
[Upon use, the wielder cannot be killed for one hour, even by a Heavenly Path Saint!]
This was the first time such an item had appeared. Everyone was shocked by its abilities—it seemed incredibly powerful. The talisman could ensure survival for one hour, during which even a Heavenly Path Saint could not kill the user. It was the ultimate life-saving artifact.
Yuanshi Tianzun's eyes gleamed. This reward was perfect for him, almost as if it had been tailor-made. It was both a defensive tool and a life-saving artifact, capable of turning the tide in critical moments. An hour of guaranteed survival—especially against the might of a Heavenly Path Saint—was a terrifying advantage. The strongest saint in the realm, Hongjun, was a Heavenly Path Saint. This meant that with the Chaos Immortality Talisman, no one in the world could kill him during that period.
As a Saint himself, Yuanshi Tianzun knew that in one hour, he could easily turn the tables and decimate his opponents.
[Sun Wukong: Now that is an amazing reward! Compared to the previous one, it's like night and day. If I had that talisman, I'd use it to beat the living daylights out of Tathagata!]
[Tathagata: You impudent monkey, still full of arrogance even while trapped under Five Elements Mountain. It seems you've learned nothing from your time there. I think it's time to add some more pressure and teach you another lesson!]
Tathagata wasn't going to let Sun Wukong's insult slide. With a simple thought, he increased the weight of the mountain pressing down on the Monkey King. Already immobilized, Sun Wukong felt the sudden surge in pressure, his discomfort intensifying. He immediately knew it was due to his previous remark, and while it was painful, he refused to back down. In his eyes, Tathagata remained an enemy he would one day defeat.
[Ancestor Minghe: Now this is a real treasure! A life-saving talisman like this... I can't imagine anyone in the realm who could break through it!]
[Houtu: But it only lasts for one hour. After that, everything returns to normal.]
[Nuwa: Don't forget who the recipient is. In the hands of a Saint like Yuanshi Tianzun, the power of this talisman will be far greater than in anyone else's hands!]
Yuanshi Tianzun was not weak, and the Chaos Immortality Talisman in his possession would be a devastating tool. Even though it lasted for only one hour, it was unlikely that anyone could trap or defeat him within that time. Instead, they'd likely fall victim to his counterattack.
[Haotian Jade Emperor: These rewards are all so enviable. Too bad we don't have many weapons in our possession that could make it to the rankings, much less place this high!]
[Laozi: I thought the Saint Ascension Pill was an incredible reward, but it seems the Chaos Immortality Talisman might be even better. In your hands, this talisman will have unimaginable power!]
Even Laozi was envious of Yuanshi Tianzun's fortune. Such an item would make its wielder nearly invincible within the time it was active. With it, even against a siege from multiple Saints, the talisman could turn the tide of battle. Unfortunately for Laozi, there was no chance Yuanshi Tianzun would give it up!