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

Chapter 282: The Choice of Yuanshi Tianzun

The tenth-place rewards offered to Yuanshi Tianzun both presented solid benefits, whether he chose to enhance his primordial spirit or his power.

Achieving a Chaos Primordial Spirit wouldn't immediately boost his power, yet a Chaos Primordial Spirit isn't something one can cultivate; it can only be acquired through such rare treasures, enabling a transformation. Increasing magical power would offer a faster strength boost, but magical power can be cultivated over time, while the chance for a Chaos Primordial Spirit might only come once.

In ordinary circumstances, Yuanshi Tianzun would have taken time to consider and weigh his options carefully. However, this time, he already knew his choice.

[Yuanshi Tianzun: I choose the Golden Essence Dao Fruit!]

But Yuanshi Tianzun didn't choose the Golden Essence Dao Fruit for his own use. Boosting his power would only enhance his personal strength. However, this treasure has another effect—a one-in-ten chance of attaining saint realm.

This slim chance, though meager, offered some hope. Additionally, Yuanshi Tianzun was influenced by Laozi, who gave his reward to his disciple, Grandmaster Xuan Du, allowing him to become a Saint.

Yuanshi Tianzun had a similar thought. His disciple, Guangchengzi, was also at the peak of the quasi-saint level, and he, too, needed a chance at sainthood. Though previously lacking such an opportunity, this time, there seemed to be a faint glimmer of hope.

Yuanshi Tianzun needed a Saintly disciple to support him. Otherwise, with Laozi having two Saints under him, he would stand as the strongest among the Three Pure Ones, making the balance of power uneven.

Yuanshi Tianzun chose the Golden Essence Dao Fruit specifically for Guangchengzi's chance at sainthood. Although it was only a slim chance, without making this choice, there would be no chance at all.

Yuanshi Tianzun summoned Guangchengzi, addressing him solemnly.

"Grandmaster Xuan Du has become a Saint. Are you envious?"

The relationship between Grandmaster Xuan Du and Guangchengzi was amicable. Aside from the somewhat independent-minded Tongtian Jiaozhu among the Three Pure Ones, the other two Saints maintained a good rapport, and naturally, their disciples shared no hostility.

Guangchengzi was familiar with Grandmaster Xuan Du, and with their similar strength, Guangchengzi was confident that if they clashed, he could slightly surpass Grandmaster Xuan Du.

However, after Grandmaster Xuan Du's ascension to sainthood, such competition became impossible.

Guangchengzi took it in stride, calmly replying, "Becoming a Saint was his own opportunity. My envy would be pointless; increasing my own strength is the only way to catch up to him!"

Opportunities are peculiar; even if you're secluded in a cave, they may come to you, while if you pursue them everywhere, they may elude you.

For Guangchengzi, even being available would be useless; it would only disturb his focus. So, he viewed the matter calmly, knowing that he could only pursue Grandmaster Xuan Du once fate brought him the chance.

Without further elaboration, Yuanshi Tianzun asked directly, "Do you know I recently obtained the Golden Essence Dao Fruit?"

Guangchengzi nodded and replied, "Of course, I know."

Almost everyone in the Primordial World watched the livestream, so they had all seen what Yuanshi Tianzun had received.

Yuanshi Tianzun pointed to the Golden Essence Dao Fruit, explaining, "The Golden Essence Dao Fruit has two functions: one, to increase a Saint's magical power, and two, to offer a slim chance for sainthood."

Guangchengzi looked puzzled and asked, "Master, what do you mean by this?"

Yuanshi Tianzun solemnly answered, "I acquired this for you; otherwise, I would have chosen the other reward."

Guangchengzi was taken aback. He hadn't expected such kindness from Yuanshi Tianzun.

"Master, aren't you afraid of failure, entrusting such a valuable item to me?"

Guangchengzi had indeed fantasized about this before but knew the Golden Essence Dao Fruit's optimal use was in boosting a Saint's magical power.

Though assisting a quasi-saint's breakthrough was also crucial, the odds were incredibly slim, close to none. If a quasi-saint could use this treasure to ascend, it would merely mean his fate had truly arrived.

Thus, the item would serve best if Yuanshi Tianzun consumed it, maximizing its power.

Yuanshi Tianzun had anticipated Guangchengzi's concerns. He had already accepted that the fruit might yield no results when he chose it.

Without addressing Guangchengzi's doubts, Yuanshi Tianzun encouraged him, saying, "The chance for sainthood with the Golden Essence Dao Fruit is small, but if you don't try, there's no chance. Only by attempting do you know if it's possible!"

Guangchengzi, moved and respectful, knew he must try his best to avoid wasting Yuanshi Tianzun's trust. Bowing, he said, "Thank you, Master."

Though not wanting to discourage Guangchengzi, Yuanshi Tianzun still felt the need to caution him, so he wouldn't err during his breakthrough.

Solemnly, Yuanshi Tianzun advised, "Keep your expectations low; the chance of sainthood remains slim. Stay composed to grasp that sliver of opportunity; otherwise, you may end up failing."

Guangchengzi nodded in agreement. "I will remember, Master."

With nothing more to say, Yuanshi Tianzun handed him the Golden Essence Dao Fruit and sent him to retreat for his breakthrough.

As of now, no one else knew that Yuanshi Tianzun had given Guangchengzi the Golden Essence Dao Fruit. To everyone, it was natural for him to choose it, as the treasure would greatly enhance his power. Yet he gave up this growth opportunity for Guangchengzi's chance at sainthood.

This was beyond anyone's guess. If the chance for sainthood were higher, others might speculate along these lines. But with only a one-in-ten chance, it hardly seemed worth such a precious reward, at least from their perspective.

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