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

Chapter 296: Bestowing Gifts Upon Disciples!

The two rewards appeared. To Yuanshi Tianzun, neither of these items held significant personal value. Both items seemed similar in his eyes, so his choice was straightforward—he casually selected the first reward that came to hand.

One reason for his choice was that Guangchengzi already possessed a similar treasure, making another choice feel somewhat redundant. He had long prepared to bestow this treasure upon a disciple; however, he hadn't yet decided who the recipient would be. Thus, he selected one from the rewards that none of his other disciples possessed.

Both treasures boasted immense power, so there wasn't much to consider. Even if one was given to a disciple, they wouldn't question his decision. Nonetheless, as their master, Yuanshi Tianzun still felt responsible for carefully considering what would benefit his disciples.

[Sun Wukong: "I'm curious—if Yuanshi Tianzun doesn't need this treasure, why keep it around? Will he just toss it into the treasury?"]

[Yuanshi Tianzun: "Monkey, since you're so curious, I'll tell you. I have no intention of keeping this treasure. I'm ready to hand it to one of my disciples, but I haven't decided which one yet. So, for now, it stays with me!"]

Once he said this, the disciples of Chan Sect grew excited. This treasure was an extraordinary one, something they could never acquire on their own, even if they cultivated for millions of years. Only with Yuanshi Tianzun's help could they hope to obtain it. However, Yuanshi Tianzun had many disciples, so it was uncertain who would receive it.

Some disciples thought that someone as powerful as Guangchengzi, who already possessed many treasures, would likely be passed over this time, leaving room for disciples without powerful protection artifacts to be chosen.

Yet, others believed that Yuanshi Tianzun favored Guangchengzi deeply, even gifting him the Golden Essence Dao Fruit. Surely this treasure would also be destined for him.

As for Guangchengzi himself, he didn't expect to receive this treasure. After all, he had already been granted the Golden Essence Dao Fruit but failed to advance, likely disappointing Yuanshi Tianzun. He was fortunate Yuanshi Tianzun hadn't reprimanded him for his failure.

Guangchengzi didn't wish for more than he deserved. Moreover, he already possessed the mighty Heaven-Flipping Seal, so another treasure would seem excessive to him. Such power-draining artifacts needed balance; even as a quasi-saint, he couldn't wield two at once effectively. He knew it would be more suitable to pass the new treasure to others.

Being one of Chan Sect's strongest disciples next to Yuanshi Tianzun, Guangchengzi had little need for additional power-enhancing artifacts, unlike some of his less powerful fellow disciples who could use such a treasure as their foundation.

[Guangchengzi: "Master, who do you intend to bestow this treasure upon?"]

[Yuanshi Tianzun: "Any of you could receive it; it depends on who has the best luck."]

[Guangchengzi: "Then, Master, please exclude me. I have sufficient treasures and strength, and I don't require further protection to boost my abilities. My fellow disciples are in greater need."]

[Yuanshi Tianzun: "You don't need to think too much. If it's meant to be yours, it will be; if it's not, it never will be. This treasure is fated to one of you, and I'll choose a day to hand it over to a deserving disciple."]

Yuanshi Tianzun understood Guangchengzi's thoughts clearly. Despite granting him the Golden Essence Dao Fruit, he hadn't been angry when Guangchengzi failed to advance, nor did he hold any grudges against him. Everything had been within his expectations, and Guangchengzi's failure hadn't exceeded them. In fact, if Guangchengzi had succeeded, it would have genuinely surprised him.

These things were all quite natural. After all, it hadn't been long since the Grandmaster Xuandu had ascended to sainthood. If Guangchengzi had managed to do the same shortly after, that would have been an exceptional feat.

Yuanshi Tianzun's words encouraged all the disciples of Chan Sect, igniting their hopes of obtaining the powerful treasure. They were eager, hoping their fortune would favor them this time.

Those outside the sect, however, had no stake in this. No matter what, Yuanshi Tianzun would not bestow this treasure upon outsiders. Yet, there was one person whose mind was still racing—Sun Wukong. He wondered if, by joining Chan Sect now, he might have a chance to gain this treasure.

Soon after, however, he dismissed the idea, realizing that joining would entail restrictions he wasn't willing to accept. He cherished his freedom too much. Sun Wukong realized he was merely overthinking, as joining Chan Sect wasn't easy, and Yuanshi Tianzun had never thought highly of him.

When this reward passed, the next one caused another figure to grow anxious—the reward for the 27th place was for Ancestor Minghe. With his strength, there was no reason for concern, but the previous reward left him empty-handed. If he failed to secure a decent reward this time, it would indeed be a great loss.

He had observed the rewards distributed to previous ranks. While most received suitable rewards, a few were left unsatisfied. So, even someone of his strength felt a hint of apprehension.

Under everyone's watchful gaze, the reward gradually appeared.

[27th Place on the Weapon List Reward: Four Saints Fruit]

["This item is a rare treasure born of heaven and earth. It can moderately increase a saint's divine power and offers a slim chance for quasi-saints to break through and ascend to sainthood!"]

When Ancestor Minghe saw this treasure, he was astonished. He hadn't expected such a rare opportunity to present itself twice. Previously, he had missed his chance, but here it was again.

He hesitated, aware that the probability of ascension, though real, was exceedingly low—perhaps less than one in a thousand. This was so minimal that even the Golden Lists couldn't estimate it accurately.

[Sun Wukong: "Hahaha! I never thought what you wanted would reappear. So, Ancestor Minghe, what will you choose now? Stick to your resolve or take a gamble?"]

Although Ancestor Minghe had claimed not to want such treasures, Sun Wukong couldn't help but think that an opportunity for sainthood, right before him, would be impossible to resist.