Chapter 208

Chapter 208: Net Worth Exceeds a Billion, The Golden List Takes Form

"Brother Yu, please wait outside first. I’d like to speak privately with the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion," Ye Qing Xuan said to Great Emperor Ziwei.

"Very well. Take your time." Great Emperor Ziwei flashed an understanding smile. Without asking further questions, he bid farewell to Ye Xu before withdrawing from Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

With just a thought from Ye Xu, Ye Xian’er and Yang Xuanzhan vanished without a trace.

The cultivation level of this Second Primordial Spirit Avatar absolutely couldn’t reveal his true identity to those two.

Whoosh!

Ye Xu channeled his magic power. The Purple Palace of his Second Primordial Spirit Avatar swung open. A Chaos Divine Vine, numerous Emperor Venerable’s treasures, a gourd brimming with Immortal spirit liquid, a Tai Sui resembling a meatball, and—most coveted by Ye Xu—the Creation Dao Fruit materialized one by one within Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

He poured out a small portion of the Immortal spirit liquid from the gourd and commanded: "System, exchange the Immortal spirit liquid and ten Emperor Venerable’s treasures."

Ding!

[Congratulations, Host. Acquired three hundred eighty million heavenly secrets points!]

Even with prior predictions, that astronomical number still stunned Ye Xu.

Six months of relentless effort, finally crossing the billion mark.

It wasn’t easy at all.

"Continue the exchange?" The system’s voice queried.

Ye Xu pondered briefly. "How many heavenly secrets points can this Creation Dao Fruit fetch?"

"This Dao fruit belongs to an Immortal King. It embodies the undying Great Dao of creation and can be exchanged for one billion heavenly secrets points. Exchange immediately?"

Ye Xu rested his chin on his hand, deep in thought.

He had a covenant with the human ancestor to nurture the Chaos Divine Vine; exchanging it was impossible.

As for the Creation Dao Fruit, if he absorbed its power progressively, his strength could likely ascend to the True Immortal Realm within years. Cultivation of the Great Dao of creation would also explosively amplify his combat prowess.

But one billion heavenly secrets points might propel him instantly to true immortal status.

Then again, gaining profound insights into the Great Dao of creation probably couldn’t be forcefully accelerated.

Both paths held their advantages and disadvantages.

"Keep it for the time being."

Ye Xu deferred his decision. He returned the Creation Dao Fruit to his Purple Palace, then fixed his gaze upon the Tai Sui. The most suitable habitat for the Tai Sui was undoubtedly the Sea of All Realms—the ancestral birthplace of Primordial beings.

"Depart." Ye Xu swept his hand through the air. The Tai Sui melted into the void, streaking toward the Sea of All Realms.

With another thought, the Chaos Divine Vine descended into a separate time-space fissure, rooting itself within the boundless chaos.

Ye Xu then used the Immortal spirit liquid to irrigate the Chaos Divine Vine.

"System, can these four hundred million heavenly secrets points elevate me to true immortal?" Ye Xu inquired.

"Impossible."

The system’s reply remained characteristically terse.

"Four hundred million isn’t enough?" A tremor passed through Ye Xu’s mind. Achieving the emperor rank last time cost me a full ten million heavenly secrets points, while ascending to Emperor Venerable took fifty million…

However, wanting to attain immortality was not achievable even with ten times the resources.

Ye Xu finally understood why, after Lin Qianmo, almost no one in all realms could cultivate successfully to attain immortality. It was not just that a problem occurred with the Immortal Realm, but also that attaining immortality was too difficult.

"If one wants to attain immortality, how many heavenly secrets points does it require?" Ye Xu asked again.

"Host, by practising the Immortal Emperor-level technique, the Creation Heart Sutra, the cultivation resources required naturally far exceeded those of others. If wanting to attain immortality, at least six hundred million heavenly secrets points would be necessary."

Ye Xu sighed softly. "Cultivation is truly difficult. I had better just give up."

His Second Primordial Spirit stepped out and walked away from Heaven’s Secret Pavilion.

Ye Xian’er and Yang Xuanzhan appeared.

"Yang Xuanzhan, Ye kid," Ye Xu said as his gaze shifted toward Yang Xuanzhan. "Your aptitude ranked among the top in the Southern Wilderness of the past. But the Yuan Realm was about to change; once the ancient divine clans appeared and spiritual energy fully revived, it would give birth to countless geniuses."

"If you want to cultivate to a high level, first you must refine your body to enhance your foundation."

Yang Xuanzhan’s expression turned bitter.

As a practitioner, how could he not know such a simple principle?

It was just that aptitude was determined by heaven; how could a mere mortal act against fate?

"This small bottle of Immortal spirit liquid contains immortal spirit energy; if mortals consume it, they can live for a thousand years without dying. During this period, you have been diligent and conscientious, so this is the reward I give."

Ye Xu flicked his long sleeve, and a small jade bottle flew toward Yang Xuanzhan.

"Immortal spirit liquid?" Yang Xuanzhan instinctively caught it and stood frozen on the spot, his expression wild with joy. He was too happy to speak.

After a few breaths’ time, Yang Xuanzhan finally regained his senses.

"Many thanks, master, for the gift! Many thanks, master, for the generous reward!"

"This humble one will surely serve Heaven’s Secret Pavilion diligently, even exhausting all efforts!" Yang Xuanzhan was overjoyed.

"Do your own duty properly."

"Yes."

Ye Xu turned his head; Ye Xian’er’s eyes were bright and sparkling, full of expectation as she looked at him.

This girl was clever and sharp-witted. She did not speak, because she knew Ye Xu would not forget her share.

"This is yours." Ye Xu also took out another small jade bottle and handed it to Ye Xian’er. The amount of the two bottles of Immortal spirit liquid was almost identical.

"Hehe…" Ye Xian’er played with the jade bottle and said happily, "Thank you, senior."

"The Immortal spirit liquid has a gentle energy and can be consumed directly, but refining one’s body must be done step by step. You two, go and cultivate now." Ye Xu said solemnly.

The two vanished into thin air.

He stepped into a void space and sat down cross-legged. The Creation Dao Fruit flew out from his Purple Palace, and sounds of the Dao rang out softly in Ye Xu’s mind.

He did not absorb the power of the Creation Dao Fruit; instead, he comprehended its profound mysteries.

Even if one day he needed to redeem the Creation Dao Fruit, he couldn’t waste it now—the sheep must be sheared properly.

Swish!

At the same moment, in Linglong City.

A golden page flew out from Heaven’s Secret Pavilion. The power of the Great Dao of Creation imprinted itself between heaven and earth as Ye Xu’s voice resounded throughout the entire Yuan Realm.

"Today, the Great Emperor Golden List is born, chronicling the top one hundred Great Emperors across all realms."

Boom!

This news instantly spread throughout the entire Yuan Realm.

Red Dust Demon Sect.

Lin Qianmo had been in seclusion, but the moment the Great Emperor List manifested, her name inscribed upon it instantly resonated with the Great Dao. Her eyes snapped open.

A voice echoed in her mind.

"The Great Emperor List from Heaven’s Secret Pavilion has finally been released!"

"I’m actually ranked third?"

Lin Qianmo’s expression was calm, showing no joy or sorrow. As the reincarnation of an Immortal King, she was absolutely unrivaled within her realm. Now, in a list ranking Great Emperors, someone could actually surpass her?

"I’d like to see who possesses such skill."

"Master!"

"Master!"

Qi Ruyu and Ye Hongchen hurried over to Lin Qianmo’s seclusion chamber, gasping and excited. "We just heard the master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion. The legendary Great Emperor List has been released!"

Lin Qianmo’s gaze was serene, without a ripple.

"I know."

"How did you know?" Qi Ruyu and Ye Hongchen were astonished. Ye Hongchen asked, puzzled, "Master, didn’t you close off your six senses, deep in seclusion?"

"Because my name is on it," Lin Qianmo replied lightly.

"…"

Ye Hongchen’s doubt vanished, instantly replaced by a look of adoration.

"The master of Heaven’s Secret Pavilion announced the Great Emperor Golden List. Presumably, he used great magic to notify those listed. This list imprinted the Great Dao of heaven and earth—extraordinary indeed."

"In my view, those who learn of this news will surely rush to the Yuan Realm."

Lin Qianmo’s eyes were discerning.

On the eve of the Yuan Realm’s great change, the arrival of those peerless Great Emperors and Emperor Venerables would plunge the realm into greater chaos, making it uncontrollable.

"Master, shall we go to Linglong City?"

Qi Ruyu asked, frowning slightly.

"Naturally, we’ll go."

The three stepped out of the seclusion chamber. Lin Qianmo frowned. "Why is Nangong Zhandao not here?"

"He went to the Moon God Clan half a day ago."

Qi Ruyu explained, "He seemed like a different person this time, like he was possessed by a ghost. He used to be aloof and distant, but now he’s courteous and gentle like jade—I can hardly get used to it."

Lin Qianmo’s eyes deepened.

She knew Lan Youruo had returned to the Moon God Clan for the Moon God Ceremony. Lan Youruo was always fiercely determined.

Nangong Zhandao’s power had advanced too rapidly during this period. If she remained at the Quasi-Emperor level, she wouldn’t just be unhelpful to him; she might even become a burden.

Therefore, she had to attain the Dao and become an emperor by leveraging the Moon God Ceremony.

But she had been gone for over a month. With Lan Youruo’s profound foundation, failure should have been unlikely.

Such a long absence without returning suggested something unforeseen had occurred.

"Master, could Nangong Zhandao be in danger?" Qi Ruyu inquired with concern.

Lin Qianmo shook her head.

That Creation spiritual embryo was now the pinnacle of combat strength in the lower realms.

Unless a true immortal descended into the world, no one could challenge it.

So, the ones deserving concern were actually the Moon God Clan.

"No need to worry about Nangong Zhandao. Let’s go see the Great Emperor Golden List first."