Chapter 406

Chapter 406: divine weapons list

“Thank you for saving me, Senior.”

The human ancestor bowed deeply, but he was only a child of four or five years old, and he put on a serious posture, which at first glance looked rather comical.

“You should not die,” Ye Xu said. “If you died, then no one in the world would dare to be a hero.”

“This old man does not want to be a hero,”

the human ancestor sighed. “But if this old man retreated, what would become of the people of the world?”

“After being reborn into a new life, you are no longer the human ancestor of old, and you need not exhaust yourself running around for the people of the world.”

“In this lifetime, you should live for yourself.”

“Senior, these words, this old man understands,” the human ancestor said.

“You aren’t even seeing how old you are now; you should change how you address yourself,” Ye Xu said, glancing at the human ancestor with a strange smile, hinting at something.

“Cough cough…”

The human ancestor’s face reddened. “Senior’s teaching is correct.”

“Nuwa once gave you a surname but did not give you a name; today I will grant you one,” Ye Xu said. “From now on, you are no longer the human ancestor, but Yi Tianxing.”

“Thank you, Senior,”

the human ancestor thanked him.

“Do not rush to thank me,” Ye Xu said. “Heaven’s Secret Pavilion has always only conducted business; this time I saved you without earning a single coin. Now that you have successfully revived and your strength has risen to a higher level, you need to stay at Heaven’s Secret Pavilion to work for me.”

“…”

Yi Tianxing stood there stunned.

“Before you ascend, you must listen to my orders,” Ye Xu said. “What do you think?”

“Senior has shown me immense kindness, and I am willing to follow your instructions,” Yi Tianxing said respectfully.

Ye Xu showed a satisfied smile.

The two vanished on the spot and appeared inside Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

“Master, who is he?” Su Mu’s attention was drawn to Yi Tianxing, and he looked startled.

“Only four or five years old; could he be the Master’s illegitimate child?”

Formless Demon Lord and Su Mu exchanged glances, communicated telepathically, and reached an agreement.

“Thud!”

A muffled sound rang out as fists struck both their heads. Formless Demon Lord and Su Mu’s bodies shrank section by section, becoming two little people five feet tall and half an inch wide.

“Ha ha ha…”

Xixi laughed until she could not close her mouth.

“Master, spare us!” Su Mu and Formless Demon Lord begged, but their voices were too faint to reach Ye Xu’s ears.

“Dare to imagine such nonsense again, and I will stomp both of you to death,” Ye Xu sneered.

“We don’t dare… we don’t dare,” the two shook their heads repeatedly.

Yi Tianxing felt both amused and exasperated. He had never imagined that the renowned master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion could display such a pettily calculative side. Yet, it was precisely this aspect that made Ye Xu seem more genuine, more like an ordinary man.

"He is the human ancestor."

Ye Xu stated, "From now on, his name is Yi Tianxing."

"So it’s the Ancestor we’re speaking of."

Both Su Mu and the Formless Demon Lord bowed deeply upon hearing Ye Xu’s words, reverence etched on their faces. "This junior, Su Mu (Formless Demon Lord), greets the human ancestor respectfully."

Their stature was indeed short, necessitating such a posture for a proper greeting.

"In this life, I am no longer the human ancestor, just an ordinary man," Yi Tianxing replied with a faint smile. "Starting from now, we are colleagues."

"Colleagues?"

Su Mu’s eyes narrowed as he processed this. "Does Your Eminence… you mean to say you are also working for Heaven’s Secret Pavilion?"

Yi Tianxing nodded in confirmation.

"Hahaha…" Su Mu burst into laughter, his worries abruptly forgotten. To him, the human ancestor was an idol. The chance to work alongside this legend felt like successful fandom. "This junior is deeply honored."

Swoosh!

With a flick of his sleeve, Ye Xu restored both individuals to their normal, regular height.

The great demon looked distinctly ill-at-ease.

"Tianzi visited a few days ago," Ye Xu began. "The Innate Divine Being, along with the Heavenly Emperor—and likely Immortal Emperors from Alien Universes as well—plan to join forces. Their target is the Purple Star Heavenly Court, aiming to destroy the Great Dao."

Yi Tianxing’s pupils contracted sharply at this revelation.

"The day has come after all," Yi Tianxing sighed mournfully.

"If you seek transcendence, you must overcome one more hurdle," Ye Xu fixed Yi Tianxing with a piercingly deep gaze. "I intend to lend you further assistance."

Yi Tianxing’s whole body trembled. "Senior… you…"

"I have one condition,"

Ye Xu stated firmly. "You cannot be the one to strike first."

"Why so?" Yi Tianxing was bewildered.

"I still need to make money!"

Ye Xu rolled his eyes dramatically. "With your current strength, if you were the first to act, they definitely wouldn’t come to Heaven’s Secret Pavilion seeking my aid. Where else could I hope to earn then?"

"That bunch is excessively affluent, every last one of them. I plan to extort a hefty sum."

"Ancestor," the Formless Demon Lord seized the fleeting chance to speak, his voice oozing sycophancy, "Perhaps you are yet unaware. Presently, you occupy the position of number one on the Golden List of the Unparalleled Rankings."

"The Golden List of the Unparalleled Rankings?"

Su Mu promptly clarified, "That’s a ranking personally compiled by the Master of the Pavilion. It encompasses all formidable cultivators across the entire Pangu universe. You hold the top position on it, senior. Both Tianzi and the Heavenly Emperor rank below you."

Su Mu produced a scroll of the Golden List and presented it to Yi Tianxing.

Yi Tianxing scanned it at a glance, a profound shock reverberating through his heart.

"This Golden List," he murmured, his eyes sharp with wisdom born of vast knowledge, "it was nothing less than a life-taking talisman." Deep thoughts surfaced instantly, revealing the list’s treacherous potential.

"No wonder they want to destroy the Great Dao and attack the Purple Star Heavenly Court."

In an instant, Yi Tianxing became enlightened.

"You need not worry. I’ve already divined that the Heavenly Dao of the Pangu universe won’t be destroyed." Ye Xu’s eyes shimmered with divine light. "So, those fellows are just wasting their effort."

Yi Tianxing smiled.

Su Mu and Formless Demon Lord frowned deeply.

As the human ancestor devoted to the world, knowing such a critical matter yet remaining utterly unruffled—not even seeking an explanation—was exceptionally abnormal.

"Stay at the Heaven’s Secret Pavilion these next few days. By then, they’ll come knocking one by one." Ye Xu curled the corner of his mouth. This time, he aimed to gather enough heavenly secrets points in one go for the Three Yuan Proof advancement.

"Everything is as Senior instructs," Yi Tianxing replied.

Ye Xu nodded softly.

"The Golden List of the Unparalleled Rankings is out. I need to stoke the flames further." Ye Xu radiated calm assurance, showing everything was firmly under his control.

"Master, do you have another masterstroke?" Formless Demon Lord inquired curiously.

"Not a masterstroke. Just making a bit more coin."

Ye Xu felt an inner prompting.

"System, how many heavenly secrets points are needed to compile a Simplified Version of the divine weapons list for the Pangu universe?"

[Seven hundred billion heavenly secrets points!]

Seven hundred billion heavenly secrets points was child’s play.

"Fabricate the divine weapons list now!"

[Congratulations, Host. You have spent seven hundred billion heavenly secrets points. The divine weapons list will be released shortly.]

Buzz!

Moments later, a torrent of information flooded Ye Xu’s mind.

divine weapons list!

1. Heavenly Emperor’s physical body.

2. Forty-nine ultimate treasured objects of the Heavenly Dao.

3. Taiyi Divine Mountain.

4. Taishi Divine Mountain.

5. Tai Chi Divine Mountain.

6. Myriad Dao Heavenly Wheel.

7. Heavenly Emperor Sword.

8. Hongmeng Primordial Talisman.

9. Primordial Gate.

10. Door of Life.

…

A dense sprawl of details appeared in his consciousness.

Compared to the Golden List of the Unparalleled Rankings, the divine weapons list was far more exhaustive, enumerating nearly all the apex treasures as divine weapons. Since it excluded Spirit Roots entirely, it didn’t conflict with the Talented Individuals and Rare Treasures List.

This list ranked divine weapons solely by their power.

The top divine weapon was naturally the Heavenly Emperor’s physical body, forged through countless tribulations and long since achieving a state impervious to any art or spell.

"Take a look first."

Ye Xu channeled his mana, crafting several jade slips that flew into each person’s grasp.

"Thoughts?"

Ye Xu fixed his gaze on Yi Tianxing.

"Master, we all trust your remarkable wisdom. The ranking you’ve compiled is beyond criticism." Yi Tianxing chuckled, though his expression grew stern. "In all existence, the physical body of my unworthy disciple—the Heavenly Emperor—is the undisputed foremost divine weapon."

"In sheer offense, only the Forty-nine ultimate treasured objects of the Heavenly Dao could match him blow for blow."

Ye Xu wholeheartedly agreed.

True, the Forty-nine ultimate treasured objects of the Heavenly Dao and the Five Innate Elements Divine Mountain held boundless mysteries.

But for offensive power, the Heavenly Emperor’s physical body deserved that top spot beyond any doubt.

"My belief is that the Hongmeng Primordial Talisman rests in that traitorous disciple’s grasp too." Yi Tianxing’s gaze darkened.

Once held within the scars of the heavens, the talisman vanished after the Immortal Realm collapsed—likely seized by the Heavenly Emperor.

This talisman encompassed the Innate Primordial Talisman Path, making it incomparably mighty.

The emergence of the scars of the heavens was inextricably tied to the Hongmeng Primordial Talisman.

"No cause for concern." Ye Xu smiled. "The current you has changed beyond measure. Even the Heavenly Emperor falls short of your match."

Whoosh!

Ye Xu materialized the divine weapons list. With a flick of his finger, another golden list streaked out of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion, its majestic sound of the Dao echoing across countless realms and resonating in every mind.