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

Chapter 297: No Choice!

[Xuanyuan]: Is this a joke? How can such rare opportunities for sanctification keep appearing one after another?

[Guanyin Bodhisattva]: Perhaps this reflects his deepest desires. The Golden List recognizes his needs and provides him with what he seeks.

The conversation revealed their distrust of Ancestor Minghe, though their words were not without reason. Whether the situation truly aligned with their speculations remained unclear.

Soon, the second reward was announced:

[27th Place Weapon Reward: Feather-Light Technique]

Allows the user to control themselves and their surroundings, making everything lighter—even the heaviest objects can be rendered weightless. However, it requires an enormous expenditure of mana.

Although this divine ability seemed of limited use at first glance, it was highly suitable for Ancestor Minghe. With it, he could even shift his Blood River effortlessly, compensating for the regret of not choosing the first reward earlier.

This time, he was decisive. He realized that selecting the first reward again would not lead to a breakthrough, given his current state and future possibilities. The minuscule chance it offered did not inspire confidence.

While the Feather-Light Technique did little to enhance his strength, it provided a powerful new tool for handling situations.

Next came the 28th-place reward, belonging to Queen Mother of the West. Since she already had another treasure ranked in the 90s, she was entitled to two rewards.

[28th Place Weapon Reward: Golden Lotus of the Queen Mother]

Formed by refining the second to ninth lotuses born during the Primordial Era's creation, this rare treasure can confuse a person's mind. However, those with strong willpower can resist its effects.

This treasure delighted Queen Mother of the West, as she had a particular fondness for exotic flowers and plants. Her garden housed many rare specimens from the Primordial World. Yet, she had never seen a flower as enchanting as this golden lotus, making it irresistible.

[28th Place Weapon Reward: Hundred-Flower Garden Brew]

A wine brewed over 990,000 years using 9,999 types of flowers from Chaos. A whiff of its aroma can extend one's life by 100 years, and a sip can prolong life by 10,000 years.

This treasure was on par with the Heavenly Peach from the Heavenly Palace and Zhenyuanzi's Ginseng Fruit. However, the difficulty of crafting this brew far surpassed acquiring those two items.

Its complexity and the time required to create it underscored its extraordinary nature. The wine could even be consumed by mortals, though the effects varied. A mortal inhaling its aroma would fall into a century-long slumber, while a sip would leave them asleep for several centuries.

Despite its remarkable qualities, the brew held little appeal for Queen Mother of the West, who had no need for alcohol. It offered long lifespan but did not enhance power. While the materials used were precious, their utility for her was limited.

[Queen Mother of the West]: I choose the first reward!

[Sun Wukong]: Why did you choose the first reward?

[Queen Mother of the West]: I love rare and exotic plants. The wine may be wonderful, but it's not something I would consider. Even if I took it, others would drink it. I already have enough options for entertaining immortals. This lotus, however, can be admired with other immortals.

Queen Mother of the West's unique taste dictated her decision. With her high status, material wealth held little importance compared to her aesthetic preferences.

[Guanyin Bodhisattva]: This treasure is truly unique; even I have never seen it before. I hope you'll invite me to your next banquet so I can admire it.

[Queen Mother of the West]: Since you've expressed interest, you'll be my first guest!

Choosing the Golden Lotus brought Queen Mother of the West great satisfaction. Even before she received it, Guanyin had already expressed her eagerness to visit. Her fondness for collecting and showcasing rare treasures seemed to have paid off once again.

Yet, many others failed to understand her choice. They believed enhancing one's power was more important. The Hundred-Flower Garden Brew was a rare item that could extend life and increase mana, making it far superior to a mere decorative lotus in their eyes.

Amid the ongoing confusion, the reward for 29th place was revealed:

[29th Place Weapon Reward: Nine-Pattern Black Iron Alchemy Furnace - Laozi]

A postnatal treasure with no offensive or defensive capabilities, it is purely an alchemical tool. Though fragile, it significantly increases pill-concoction success rates.

This treasure was immensely valuable to Laozi, who owned many alchemy furnaces but rarely encountered one so specialized.

Most alchemy furnaces were made of unique materials, often doubling as weapons due to their durability against extreme heat. A furnace built purely for alchemy was a rarity.

[Shennong]: This treasure is ideal for those who pursue alchemy perfection. Alas, it's not fated to be mine!

Shennong coveted the furnace but recognized it belonged to Laozi, a master alchemist who understood its significance.

Previously, Laozi had obtained alchemical secrets from another ranking, yet his primary tool was still the Shennong Cauldron. Adding the Nine-Pattern Black Iron Furnace would enhance his efficiency.

[29th Place Weapon Reward: Heaven and Earth Primordial Purple Gold Sand]

An exceptional material for crafting innate spiritual treasures. It can also be used in alchemy or fused with the body to enhance physical strength. However, doing so turns the skin purple.

Despite its versatility, Laozi quickly discerned its limitations. Though it had numerous applications, it wasn't inherently powerful, serving primarily as a supplementary material.

For a saint like Laozi, whose body was already incredibly strong, the material offered little value. His mastery of alchemy meant he had little use for such auxiliary items.

[Laozi]: I choose the first reward!