Yuan’s Ascension

Chapter 1031: Guardian Treasures

“However, the Primordium has evolved, and the Great Dao is eternal. It’s no longer that era,” Bai Sui remarked with a sigh. “At the beginning, many eternal lifeforms who comprehended Creation were willing to wield the Great Dao’s Authority, but none could succeed. Instead, a vast number of eternal lifeforms perished from the Great Dao’s backlash.

“In the end,” he continued, “the Dao Master confirmed that sempiternal lifeforms actually had greater hope of success. Even so, it remained incredibly difficult. Countless sempiternal lifeforms perished in the attempt. Only then was the Creation Dao Realm established and numerous trials set in place, specifically to screen for peerless geniuses who might bear the Great Dao’s Authority.” Bai Sui looked at Wu Yuan. “Through many samsara cycles of heaven and earth, two were chosen, yet both failed.

“As for you, despite never undergoing the nine trials, you somehow succeeded in the end.” Bai Sui mused, “Destiny is truly unfathomable.”

Wu Yuan didn’t reply.

Though his body refiner self hadn’t undergone the Creation Dao Master’s nine trials, his past hundred thousand years of cultivation had been filled with opportunities.

The Black Pagoda’s guidance, the Bloodforge Battle, cultivating in the eldritch world, the Immutable Land, the Megaverse Crossroads… Countless fortuitous encounters had brought him to where he stood today, granting him hope of success.

The birth of the new allows the old to break free? Wu Yuan couldn’t help but sigh inwardly, understanding the Creation Dao Master’s plan – the entire Creation Dao Realm existed to select a new Dao Master.

Still, Wu Yuan had many questions. Even if a new Dao Master was born, how could the Creation Dao Master be resurrected to challenge higher levels?

Logically, once the path was fixed, changing it was difficult. Even without the Great Dao’s constraints, could the Dao that the Creation Dao Master had pioneered truly be re-forged and perfected?

If it were that simple, surely more than just Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu and the Heavenly Imperator would have nearly reached the pinnacle over countless eons.

These thoughts filled Wu Yuan with uncertainty, but for now, he could only suppress them.

“Bai Sui, Hong Qin,” Wu Yuan suddenly spoke. “How is the Creation Dao Master so certain that I’ll willingly follow the path he’s envisioned?

“What if I bear a strand of the Great Dao’s Authority, but ultimately refuse to wield it?”

A hush fell over the majestic temple. The white-robed boy and red-robed girl were taken aback, apparently never expecting such a question.

After all, this was a chance to become the master of a Great Dao! It was an opportunity that countless eternal lifeforms had hurled themselves at like moths to a flame, risking total annihilation just for a chance.

How could Wu Yuan, a mere sempiternal lifeform, even consider refusing?

It had to be understood that normally, even for Overlords and Saintcrest Prodigies, the odds of achieving eternity through their own power were pitifully low.

In fact, even though Wu Yuan possessed two true selves, each blessed with extraordinary opportunities, he hadn’t dared to claim he would definitely achieve eternity before this.

Yes, he would strive with all his might to pursue it, and he had ample confidence to take on such a challenge. But even the greatest confidence and courage didn’t guarantee the final outcome.

A long moment passed.

“Wu Yuan, from the moment you succeeded, you no longer had a choice,” Bai Sui shook his head gently. “You’ve already been branded with the mark of the Great Dao’s Authority. As you’re still a sempiternal lifeform, the impact isn’t significant yet, but once you fully comprehend the Creation Dao and achieve eternity, you’ll merge completely with the Creation Dao’s Authority.

“After that… unless you’re determined never to become an eternal lifeform, you’re destined to be a Dao Master.” Bai Sui looked at Wu Yuan.

Wu Yuan remained silent.

“Wu Yuan, the fifth step of eternity is but a myth. No one has ever achieved it,” Hong Qin couldn’t help but add. “The Dao Master level is already the pinnacle.

“If you become a Dao Master, you’re destined to be one of the greatest supreme beings, even within the Eldritch Court.

“You may be a monstrous prodigy, but if you cultivate alone, you’ll likely reach your limit at the Dao Pioneer or True Saint stage,” Hong Qin advised.

Her words rang true. Throughout the vast megaverse and numerous samsara cycles of heaven and earth, countless prodigies had been born. Yet those who could advance the Dao they pioneered to the limit through their own power were few and far between.

Both realm keepers watched Wu Yuan intently.

“Esteemed Realm Keepers,” Wu Yuan suddenly smiled, changing the subject. “Earlier, I received some messages left behind by the Creation Dao Master. According to those instructions, I should receive some rewards upon my return?”

Hong Qin and Bai Sui exchanged a glance. At the moment, they couldn’t fathom Wu Yuan’s thoughts. They had just been discussing the matter of becoming a Dao Master, yet now he was changing the subject. Had he accepted the situation?

As for the messages left behind by the Dao Master? The two realm keepers truly didn’t know what messages the Master had left for Wu Yuan.

“According to the rules the Dao Master established, if you become the new Dao Master, everything in the Dao Realm will belong to you. Even we will serve you as your followers,” Bai Sui looked at Wu Yuan and said, “It appears the Dao Master has prepared gifts for you as well.

“Come with us.” With a wave of Bai Sui’s hand, a towering pillar nearby suddenly split open, releasing a vast and hazy aura.

Bai Sui and Hong Qin flew directly into the pillar’s fissure, and Wu Yuan took a step to follow them. The crack then vanished.

This is…? Wu Yuan’s gaze swept around.

Inside the pillar was an infinitely vast realm. The vast and hazy aura he previously sensed emanated from the various treasures placed within this realm.

There were only a few dozen treasures here, but each one radiated a power that made one’s heart tremble. Dazzling, endless rays of light shot skyward. The power of these treasures was clearly restricted, but even the tiny bit of residual power they emitted caused Wu Yuan to feel waves of discomfort.

Too terrifying. Even the pressure and aura of the Overlords Wu Yuan had encountered didn’t amount to a tenth of what these gathered treasures exuded.

Sixty-four treasures, and their pressure is this strong? What kind of treasures are these? Wu Yuan marveled as he held his breath.

They were a mystery to him. He could only sense that each treasure seemed far more powerful than the Black Rock Saber in his possession.

“Wu Yuan, when the Dao Realm was first established, the nature of its future successor was unknown. Thus, the Dao Master left behind sixty-four high-grade Xiantian artifacts. Each is a unique, meticulously forged artifact,” Bai Sui explained slowly.

“High-grade Xiantian artifacts?” Wu Yuan’s eyes immediately lit up.

From the Taiyuan Divine Court headquarters’ intelligence archives, he knew that most Xiantian artifacts used by Overlords were only low-grade Xiantian artifacts. Mid-grade Xiantian artifacts? Very, very rare.

As for high-grade Xiantian artifacts, they were legends. Even among eternal lifeforms, the vast majority didn’t possess such powerful treasures. Each high-grade Xiantian artifact could erupt with heaven-defying power when fully unleashed.

“Can my current self wield high-grade Xiantian artifacts?” Wu Yuan asked.

“Normally, sempiternal lifeforms can’t wield high-grade Xiantian artifacts,” Bai Sui explained. “Such artifacts are forged using very special methods and special Xiantian materials. Usually, only Dao Zenithel Eternals or True Saint Eternals who specialize in equipment forging have a chance of creating such artifacts.”

Wu Yuan nodded slightly in understanding.

“The set of battle armor you wear is also considered a specially crafted high-grade Xiantian artifact. Although each individual piece is only a mid-grade Xiantian artifact and has flaws, when combined, their power complements each other, fully matching a set of high-grade Xiantian battle armor. Its caliber is quite similar to the treasures left by the Dao Master,” Bai Sui looked at Wu Yuan. “I suspect it was bestowed upon you by a True Saint Eternal of your eldritch race.”

Wu Yuan was startled. Then he realized that Bai Sui must be referring to the Azure Origin Armor. To think it was actually a complete set of mid-grade Xiantian artifacts?

Eldritch Progenitor Hou Tu certainly values me highly. Wu Yuan thought to himself. I had assumed it was just a mid-grade Xiantian artifact before.

Even mid-grade Xiantian artifacts were very taxing for Wu Yuan to use at his current level. This also made him realize that he likely hadn’t fully grasped the true power of the Azure Origin Armor yet.

“The treasures here are artifacts that will guard you until you mature,” Bai Sui said. “You can only choose one.

“Once you achieve eternity, you’ll be able to select freely from all the treasures here.”

Just one? Wu Yuan’s gaze fell upon the treasures in the distance, each radiating endless radiance. How he wished he could choose them all!

However, based on the brief instructions Wu Yuan had received earlier, he knew that he could indeed only choose one for now.

Whoosh! Wu Yuan took a step forward, flying directly towards the high-grade Xiantian artifacts, and began to examine them.

If he didn’t seize this opportunity well, it would be extremely difficult to obtain such powerful artifacts again, so Wu Yuan naturally had to choose carefully.

Bai Sui and Hong Qin stood at the edge of the void, waiting quietly.

Battle armor.

War saber.

Divine sword.

Sword array!

Array disk.

Soul-type artifact. Wu Yuan examined each in turn.

Before him was a black banner emanating mysterious ripples. According to the information revealed by his Soul Force, this was an incredibly powerful offensive soul-type artifact. Upon fully unleashing its power, one could even slay eternal lifeforms.

A sword array composed of thirty-six Xiantian flying swords, containing the profundities of the Great Dao of Creation. Once it was fully deployed, its power could easily envelop an entire macrocosm. This was prepared for qi refiner Sovereigns.

A set of battle armor similar to the Azure Origin Armor, consisting of nine components. When fully assembled, it could boost one’s defensive power to terrifying levels.

A puppet that normally exhibited the strength of a third-stage Overlord. If supplied with enough energy, it could even burst forth with the power of a first-step Eternal. Such a puppet was invaluable, fully comparable to a high-grade Xiantian artifact.

A single high-grade Xiantian divine sword, clearly prepared for body refiner Sovereigns.

Every type of treasure was represented. Soul-type, auxiliary, offensive, defensive armor, and more were all present. Many artifacts were even divided into two categories – those for qi refiner Sovereigns and body refiner Sovereigns. It could be said that the Creation Dao Master had made extremely comprehensive preparations. Wu Yuan’s eyes were dazzled at the sight.

The soul defense artifacts, sword arrays, and guardian puppets would all be very useful to me. Wu Yuan mused silently. If utilized well, their power could be boundless.

If his body refiner self acquired another soul defense artifact, combined with the Azure Origin Armor, it would elevate his self-preservation ability to an unimaginable level.

The sword array could be wielded by his qi refiner self.

As for the guardian puppets, they had even more uses: slaying enemies, protection, scouting, guarding lairs, and so on.

However, if I could only choose one…then it would be that. Wu Yuan’s gaze fell upon a set of nine identical black sabers, sheathed in an ebony scabbard not far from him.

Nine identical war sabers. Their design was ancient and weighty, reminiscent of ring-pommel sabers, exuding an aura of dominance. [1] Though concealed within their sheath, the blades’ sharpness could not be masked.

The nine Xiantian artifact sabers, forged from the same source, emanated a majestic and piercing aura that mesmerized Wu Yuan.

My spirit and will are now incredibly strong. Few sempiternal lifeforms could make my soul budge. My body refiner self doesn’t have such a pressing need for soul defense artifacts. Wu Yuan thought to himself. Even if I did need it, I could seek out a low-grade Xiantian artifact later.

A sword array? It would only strengthen my qi refiner self, which isn’t particularly significant.

From the moment Wu Yuan became an Ancestral Pagoda Archon, his body refiner self’s potential and growth rate were destined to surpass his qi refiner self by far. Naturally, he should focus on his strengths.

Physical defense? His body refiner self already possessed the Azure Origin Armor. That left only physical offense.

Activating the Azure Origin Armor is quite taxing for me right now, but once I become a body refiner Sovereign, it will be much easier. Wu Yuan’s eyes were fixated on the complete set of sabers. The Black Rock Saber is decent, but it’s just one blade. I’ll give that to my ether body later.

This set, however, consists of nine sabers—sufficient for my use until I achieve eternity.

Wu Yuan reached out, his palm gently brushing against the massive black scabbards.

Boom! The scabbards instantly erupted with terrifying radiance, and all nine sabers simultaneously unsheathed themselves.

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